**Official PC rig Pics/Specs/mods thread** What you packin brahs?

[Future24]

I'm currently looking for a new laptop because the one I have is junk. I sort of rather go through bestbuy because my mom has reward zone points that'll save me about 50-75$ but its not that big of a deal since that's basically paying for tax.

My brother recommended me this one: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+1...&skuId=5395753

Basically I mostly just browse the internet (have about 5-10 tabs open), stream videos/sport games, and do homework and listen to music. My current laptop has 4gb ram and when I have 4 tabs open of fire fox it uses over 2gb...


This is what I have now:
Model is HP Pavillion dv7 (beats audio one)
17.3 screen 64bit
4gb ram
AMD phenom II N850 Triple Core Processor 2.20 GHz
~600gb




Price range is <$700. What do you guys think?

[Kemo1990]

I'm currently looking for a new laptop because the one I have is junk. I sort of rather go through bestbuy because my mom has reward zone points that'll save me about 50-75$ but its not that big of a deal since that's basically paying for tax.

My brother recommended me this one: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+1...&skuId=5395753

Basically I mostly just browse the internet (have about 5-10 tabs open), stream videos/sport games, and do homework and listen to music. My current laptop has 4gb ram and when I have 4 tabs open of fire fox it uses over 2gb...


This is what I have now:
Model is HP Pavillion dv7 (beats audio one)
17.3 screen 64bit
4gb ram
AMD phenom II N850 Triple Core Processor 2.20 GHz
~600gb




Price range is <$700. What do you guys think?honestly for what you listed you dont need much, maybe an i5 and 6-8gb of ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834158402&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo

[ChrisHansonHere]

:( my 560 Ti w/ waterblock and original box and shiz just sold on eBay for 135 before seller AND paypal fees... feels bad mang

[Future24]

honestly for what you listed you dont need much, maybe an i5 and 6-8gb of ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834158402&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo

Not a fan of HP anymore lol

[TouchdownRobots]

I'm currently looking for a new laptop because the one I have is junk. I sort of rather go through bestbuy because my mom has reward zone points that'll save me about 50-75$ but its not that big of a deal since that's basically paying for tax.

My brother recommended me this one: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+1...&skuId=5395753

Basically I mostly just browse the internet (have about 5-10 tabs open), stream videos/sport games, and do homework and listen to music. My current laptop has 4gb ram and when I have 4 tabs open of fire fox it uses over 2gb...


This is what I have now:
Model is HP Pavillion dv7 (beats audio one)
17.3 screen 64bit
4gb ram
AMD phenom II N850 Triple Core Processor 2.20 GHz
~600gb




Price range is <$700. What do you guys think?


Not a fan of HP anymore lol

There's nothing wrong with the laptop you have now. Just back up your files and do a fresh install of Windows without all the HP bloatware. Then if you want you can upgrade the RAM to 8GB and maybe swap out your hard drive for a solid state drive. you will notice a much bigger difference from those two upgrades than buying a new laptop.

[Future24]

There's nothing wrong with the laptop you have now. Just back up your files and do a fresh install of Windows without all the HP bloatware. Then if you want you can upgrade the RAM to 8GB and maybe swap out your hard drive for a solid state drive. you will notice a much bigger difference from those two upgrades than buying a new laptop.

The thing over heats so fast and I read its because the processor sucks.

[TouchdownRobots]

The thing over heats so fast and I read its because the processor sucks.

yeah those CPU's run hot but it shouldnt overheat from surfing the web or watching videos. you are probably blocking the intake fans or they are clogged with dust.

[Dom1992]

I built a hardcore budget rig around a 965 Be and HD 6950 2gb.

Non-oc'd I am getting 50-70fps on bf3 at all settings ultra (no anti aliasing) on 1080p resolution.

Once I get better coolers for my case and cpu I will oc everything and see how far I can push it.

[RusnConcussion]

Bout to assemble new pc tomorrow.

specs:
cpu: i7 3930k
cpu cooler: Noctua NH-D14
mobo: Asrock X79 Extreme6
chasis: Haf-X
psu: Seasonic 1250w 85+ gold
SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 256GB
HDD: WD Green 3TB
GPU1: EVGA GTX 670 FTW
GPU2: EVGA GTX 460 (for physx)
soundcard: Asus Xonar ST
ram: G-Skill Ripjawz 32GB DDR3 1600 quad channel 4x8GB

[Sonimproud]

Bout to assemble new pc tomorrow.

specs:
cpu: i7 3930k
cpu cooler: Noctua NH-D14
mobo: Asrock X79 Extreme6
chasis: Haf-X
psu: Seasonic 1250w 85+ gold
SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 256GB
HDD: WD Green 3TB
GPU1: EVGA GTX 670 FTW
GPU2: EVGA GTX 460 (for physx)
soundcard: Asus Xonar ST
ram: G-Skill Ripjawz 32GB DDR3 1600 quad channel 4x8GB
http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/31/slowly_take_glasses_off..gif

Fuarkkkkkkk. Mirin'

[SynapticCleft]

Bout to assemble new pc tomorrow.

specs:
cpu: i7 3930k
cpu cooler: Noctua NH-D14
mobo: Asrock X79 Extreme6
chasis: Haf-X
psu: Seasonic 1250w 85+ gold
SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 256GB
HDD: WD Green 3TB
GPU1: EVGA GTX 670 FTW
GPU2: EVGA GTX 460 (for physx)
soundcard: Asus Xonar ST
ram: G-Skill Ripjawz 32GB DDR3 1600 quad channel 4x8GBWhy did you get a 460 as your dedicated physx card? A single 670 can handle that.

[RusnConcussion]

Why did you get a 460 as your dedicated physx card? A single 670 can handle that.

It's from my old computer. I figure I'll try it out and see if it improves framerates. If not I guess I can try selling it or turning it into a beer coaster.

[HouseBro]

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/31/slowly_take_glasses_off..gif

Fuarkkkkkkk. Mirin'

my response exactly. I'm building tomorrow too and my rig is like a step and a half down from that.

[RusnConcussion]

fuark the GTX 670 is massive! it makes a manlet out of the GTX 460.

[Boombaux]

desktop is a little outdated
currently selling on ebay, but here's copypasta of the specs



List of components:
HAF X RC-942 Case
AMD Phenom II Black Edition 3.3Ghz (Core unlock to 3.7Ghz)
EVGA GTX 570 HD Graphics Card
G.Skill Ripjaws 1600Mhz 8gb RAM (2x4gb)
Crosshair IV Republic of Gaming Edition Motherboard
XFX 850Watt Gold Standard Power Supply
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Heat Sink

current laptop is 3.2ghz (3.6 overclock) and 8gb RAM with a geforce 540m

[SynapticCleft]

Literally was about to sleep until I got word about an awesome deal on SSD at newegg.

This Samsung ssd is suppose to be $89.99 shipped, if you enter this promo code: EMCYTZT1880
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147163

Deal starts 7/9/12. I believe newegg follows pst time so it's going to be 3am on the east coast.

[ChrisHansonHere]

fuark just ordered a waterblock for 670... hopefully it fits... i bought a 680 waterblock but i heard they have the same PCB

[SynapticCleft]

670's reference pcb is alot smaller than the 680. You might want to recheck if the 670 waterblock will cover the 680.

[ChrisHansonHere]

670's reference pcb is alot smaller than the 680. You might want to recheck if the 670 waterblock will cover the 680.

yeah luckily i checked, i saw a picture of the original EVGA 670 with reference PCB which has like a block of plastic at the end of the card to make up for the heat sink shroud, but the newer 670 FTW version from EVGA supposedly uses the 680 PCB. i used EK configurator and it said it should fit... hopefully

[Justin Buchana]

fuark just ordered a waterblock for 670... hopefully it fits... i bought a 680 waterblock but i heard they have the same PCB

Why even get a water block for a 6xx till they start releasing ones with unlocked voltages? Unless you plan to hard mod a 6xx you won't be ocing a 6xx to the point of needing to bring down the temp that much. On my 680 oc as far as it will go it barely hits 60c on a modest fan curve. Because of the voltage cap it's hard to really heat these cards up.

[ChrisHansonHere]

Why even get a water block for a 6xx till they start releasing ones with unlocked voltages? Unless you plan to hard mod a 6xx you won't be ocing a 6xx to the point of needing to bring down the temp that much. On my 680 oc as far as it will go it barely hits 60c on a modest fan curve. Because of the voltage cap it's hard to really heat these cards up.

i get the same temps playing BF3 on ultra with my 670. When i first installed the 670 I was getting temps of 80+ and a lot of crashing. Hit up EVGA and they said they'd RMA for me. I adjusted the fan curve and was getting temps barely hitting 60's and no crashing but I RMA'd anyways just in case. water cooling will hopefully bring the temp down even lower and I wont have to worry at all about temps.

water cooling it is also for aesthetics, before this i had a 560 Ti watercooled as well so I have a loop going and wouldn't want to have everything water cooled except for the gpu even if i dont need it

[Justin Buchana]

i get the same temps playing BF3 on ultra with my 670. When i first installed the 670 I was getting temps of 80+ and a lot of crashing. Hit up EVGA and they said they'd RMA for me. I adjusted the fan curve and was getting temps barely hitting 60's and no crashing but I RMA'd anyways just in case. water cooling will hopefully bring the temp down even lower and I wont have to worry at all about temps.

water cooling it is also for aesthetics, before this i had a 560 Ti watercooled as well so I have a loop going and wouldn't want to have everything water cooled except for the gpu even if i dont need it

Guess it is fair amount quieter as well. If I was more oc savey I would use the hotwires on my card and overvolt it, and probably go that route.

[chodan9]

just built a new budget gaming rig
used 3 things out of my old core 2 quad system.
a 6 month old Apower 900 watt psu
the DVD+-R drive
and a XFX 6950 (1 gig) card
I got a
ASRock z68 Pro3 Gen3 main board
12 gig GSkill ripjaw ram
an i5 2500K proc
and put it all into a Rosewill redbone case
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm50/chodan9/IMG_0378.jpg

here is my unigine heaven benchmark results
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm50/chodan9/heaven_bench.jpg

[Justin Buchana]

just built a new budget gaming rig
used 3 things out of my old core 2 quad system.
a 6 month old Apower 900 watt psu
the DVD+-R drive
and a XFX 6950 (1 gig) card
I got a
ASRock z68 Pro3 Gen3 main board
12 gig GSkill ripjaw ram
an i5 2500K proc
and put it all into a Rosewill redbone case
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm50/chodan9/IMG_0378.jpg

here is my unigine heaven benchmark results
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm50/chodan9/heaven_bench.jpg

What you getting with that tessy on extreme?

[ChrisHansonHere]

Can anybody tell me if this is a good build?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k


http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256m4ssd2cca

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-01gp31561kr

http://www.ocztechnology.com/ocz-500w-700w-modxstream-pro-power-supply.html

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmx8gx3m2a1333c9

i bought a 560 Ti and it was good, ran games very well, but I always regretted not getting the 480 sincei t was cheaper and had more brute force strength

[chodan9]

What you getting with that tessy on extreme?

just checked
only 24 :(
still thats a pretty hardcore test, I'll wait till the 79XX series comes down in price and upgrade then.
thinking of SSD right now though

[OnTheVolley]

What operating system you guys running? Is Win 7 Professional worth or should I just get home?

[HouseBro]

HELP!!!

build "done"

go to turn on rig

it powers on for a second and then dies out!

WHAT DO?!?

z77, um corsair 750watt, SSD, IDK!!!

EDIT:

Hit power, fans spin for 1 second and then stop and nothing turns on.

EDIT 2:

The power LED on the case (NZXT Phantom) is blinking and the power LED on the actual mobo MSI GD65 Z77 is fully illuminated

EDIT 3:

Now the Power LEDs on the case button won't illuminate, it'll turn the pc on not off, won't reset, and the integrated graphics won't work.

RMA CPU?

[RusnConcussion]

HELP!!!

build "done"

go to turn on rig

it powers on for a second and then dies out!

WHAT DO?!?

z77, um corsair 750watt, SSD, IDK!!!

EDIT:

Hit power, fans spin for 1 second and then stop and nothing turns on.

EDIT 2:

The power LED on the case (NZXT Phantom) is blinking and the power LED on the actual mobo MSI GD65 Z77 is fully illuminated

did you plug in the ATX and the additional (if your mobo has them) power inputs? some mobos have the traditional power in and an additional 8-pin connector.

did you attach all of your peripherals (ie video cards, sound cards, drives) to your psu?

try turning the machine on without any expansion slots filled to see if it works without them, then add each one by one.

[HouseBro]

now the integrated graphics aren't working.

[HouseBro]

now the integrated graphics aren't working.

So if the screen is showing no image (when it was earlier) and I'm runnin on integrated graphics (no gpu yet) does that mean I need to get a new CPU? (i5 3570k). Ordered it from amazon. Do I return it to them? Intel? Helpppppp

[SynapticCleft]

HELP!!!

build "done"

go to turn on rig

it powers on for a second and then dies out!

WHAT DO?!?

z77, um corsair 750watt, SSD, IDK!!!

EDIT:

Hit power, fans spin for 1 second and then stop and nothing turns on.

EDIT 2:

The power LED on the case (NZXT Phantom) is blinking and the power LED on the actual mobo MSI GD65 Z77 is fully illuminated

EDIT 3:

Now the Power LEDs on the case button won't illuminate, it'll turn the pc on not off, won't reset, and the integrated graphics won't work.

RMA CPU?Power your comp again and take note of what number is on the debug led of your motherboard before it shuts down. Then flip through your motherboard's manual and find the number associated with whatever the debug led posted before your comp shut down. Could be anything, I would check to make sure all the power cables are seated properly to all your main components. Then I'd proceed to make sure the RAM dimms are in their proper places as specified by the mobo's manual.



What operating system you guys running? Is Win 7 Professional worth or should I just get home?Win 7 ultimate. There isn't really alot of difference in the versions of Win 7 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/compare.

[HouseBro]

ram is good cable is good. think it's the PSU (odd cause it's a corsair hx750) b/c when i semi depress the on/off PSU switch it kicks things back into gear, video works, LEDs work, etc.

then it gets to installing windows and crashes whenever the files are being extracted or w/e.

MSI GDI65 Z77
A2 and AE were popping up when it was working. Nothing when it crashes

[HouseBro]

Now it will get to installing windows each time but it crashes whenever it gets to "Expanding Files"

[SynapticCleft]

Just downloaded the manual off MSI's website.

It looks like it could be a HDD problem. What is the storage configuration in your bios set to?

[HouseBro]

Just downloaded the manual off MSI's website.

It looks like it could be a HDD problem. What is the storage configuration in your bios set to?

OCZ III SSD. ACHI enabled, Hot something Sata1 (the sata6 port it's plugged into) enabled

it got to 4%, shut down/complete restart

got to 9%, same

just now got to 39%, shut down/complete reboot

fuarkin frustrating

[HouseBro]

got to 96%... shut down

:/ da fuq man

my thoughts/hope is that it's the disc (torrented OS) but i've NEVER had issues with that before

[HouseBro]

restarted at 0% now.

went again and just shut down before even getting to the windows install.. fml

[HouseBro]

it has to either be the OS disc or something in my BIOS settings..

also it's only recognizing my memory as 1333 when it's 1600 (yes it's in the proper slots)

[AntiGlobalist]

Alright bros, I've got $1,000 to put together a new computer for Guild Wars 2 and video editing.

What do you suggest?

I'll do my own research too, but since I don't really follow all the latest hardware news figured this would be a good place to get me headed in the right direction. What I'd really like are recommendations for motherboard, chipset, graphics card, hard drive options, and PSU.

[3000RT]

it has to either be the OS disc or something in my BIOS settings..

also it's only recognizing my memory as 1333 when it's 1600 (yes it's in the proper slots)

much like my memory, some are clocked down until XMP is set on in the bios

[Zuyah]

Alright bros, I've got $1,000 to put together a new computer for Guild Wars 2 and video editing.

What do you suggest?

I'll do my own research too, but since I don't really follow all the latest hardware news figured this would be a good place to get me headed in the right direction. What I'd really like are recommendations for motherboard, chipset, graphics card, hard drive options, and PSU.

If you can afford it, get an SSD. For GPU, I'd recommend a 7850 or a 570. Processor, probably an i5-2500k.

[ChrisHansonHere]

Alright bros, I've got $1,000 to put together a new computer for Guild Wars 2 and video editing.

What do you suggest?

I'll do my own research too, but since I don't really follow all the latest hardware news figured this would be a good place to get me headed in the right direction. What I'd really like are recommendations for motherboard, chipset, graphics card, hard drive options, and PSU.

tinyurl.com/falconguide

[Justin Buchana]

If you can afford it, get an SSD. For GPU, I'd recommend a 7850 or a 570. Processor, probably an i5-2500k.

For the video editing portion he may want to spring or the i7

[HouseBro]

HELP!!!

build "done"

go to turn on rig

it powers on for a second and then dies out!

WHAT DO?!?

z77, um corsair 750watt, SSD, IDK!!!

EDIT:

Hit power, fans spin for 1 second and then stop and nothing turns on.

EDIT 2:

The power LED on the case (NZXT Phantom) is blinking and the power LED on the actual mobo MSI GD65 Z77 is fully illuminated

EDIT 3:

Now the Power LEDs on the case button won't illuminate, it'll turn the pc on not off, won't reset, and the integrated graphics won't work.

RMA CPU?


now the integrated graphics aren't working.


So if the screen is showing no image (when it was earlier) and I'm runnin on integrated graphics (no gpu yet) does that mean I need to get a new CPU? (i5 3570k). Ordered it from amazon. Do I return it to them? Intel? Helpppppp


ram is good cable is good. think it's the PSU (odd cause it's a corsair hx750) b/c when i semi depress the on/off PSU switch it kicks things back into gear, video works, LEDs work, etc.

then it gets to installing windows and crashes whenever the files are being extracted or w/e.

MSI GDI65 Z77
A2 and AE were popping up when it was working. Nothing when it crashes


Now it will get to installing windows each time but it crashes whenever it gets to "Expanding Files"


OCZ III SSD. ACHI enabled, Hot something Sata1 (the sata6 port it's plugged into) enabled

it got to 4%, shut down/complete restart

got to 9%, same

just now got to 39%, shut down/complete reboot

fuarkin frustrating


got to 96%... shut down

:/ da fuq man

my thoughts/hope is that it's the disc (torrented OS) but i've NEVER had issues with that before


restarted at 0% now.

went again and just shut down before even getting to the windows install.. fml


it has to either be the OS disc or something in my BIOS settings..

also it's only recognizing my memory as 1333 when it's 1600 (yes it's in the proper slots)

UPDATE!

okay so I got the OS installed and everything was working fine and all last night, but now video would cut out or it'd power off... and depending on the sitch the front power LED wouldn't illuminate

so what i did to even get it to turn on cause some times it wouldn't is jiggle the power cord going IN to the BACK of the power supply that connects it to the wall, and then everything would start working again.

SO do i RMA the PSU w/corsair??

[SynapticCleft]

Alright bros, I've got $1,000 to put together a new computer for Guild Wars 2 and video editing.

What do you suggest?

I'll do my own research too, but since I don't really follow all the latest hardware news figured this would be a good place to get me headed in the right direction. What I'd really like are recommendations for motherboard, chipset, graphics card, hard drive options, and PSU.Is there a microcenter store near you? If there is get a 3570K and a asrock z77 mobo for a huge discount.

Since you are going to be recording while playing GW2 i would suggest a very good graphics card since fraps can really lower your fps while in gameplay, for Nvidia get gtx 560 or better, for AMD get a 6850 or better. The current series for nvidia and amd are the 600 and 7000 respectively, 500 and 6000 are 1 generation behind. Also what resolution is your monitor?

6+ gb of RAM will help, but you can get away with the standard 4gb. Invest in a 1tb storage hdd for all your videos. Samsung spinpoint F3, WD green or blue will do just fine black is unnecessary since the drive will be used mainly for storage so fast load times are not that important.


UPDATE!

okay so I got the OS installed and everything was working fine and all last night, but now video would cut out or it'd power off... and depending on the sitch the front power LED wouldn't illuminate

so what i did to even get it to turn on cause some times it wouldn't is jiggle the power cord going IN to the BACK of the power supply that connects it to the wall, and then everything would start working again.

SO do i RMA the PSU w/corsair??I would RMA the psu, there may be a problem with it since you have to jiggle the cord. What model corsair psu is it?


Fuuuuuarrk, my first ever HDD is dying on me, windows keeps telling me there is something wrong with it. Been happening for the last 3 days. It's a good thing it's only used to store non-OS or critical program and files.

[HouseBro]

Is there a microcenter store near you? If there is get a 3570K and a asrock z77 mobo for a huge discount.

Since you are going to be recording while playing GW2 i would suggest a very good graphics card since fraps can really lower your fps while in gameplay, for Nvidia get gtx 560 or better, for AMD get a 6850 or better. The current series for nvidia and amd are the 600 and 7000 respectively, 500 and 6000 are 1 generation behind. Also what resolution is your monitor?

6+ gb of RAM will help, but you can get away with the standard 4gb. Invest in a 1tb storage hdd for all your videos. Samsung spinpoint F3, WD green or blue will do just fine black is unnecessary since the drive will be used mainly for storage so fast load times are not that important.

I would RMA the psu, there may be a problem with it since you have to jiggle the cord. What model corsair psu is it?

i'm gonna try unclicking autorestart in the bios to see if any error thing comes up. CPU is staying cool so i don't think that's the problem. um it's a corsair hx750

[HouseBro]

i'm gonna try unclicking autorestart in the bios to see if any error thing comes up. CPU is staying cool so i don't think that's the problem. um it's a corsair hx750

tried to see if it was a software problem. In windows it'd showdown/restart every 30-50 minutes in use or idling

figured if it still did that in BIOS it'd be a hardware issue and it do

So RMA-ing my PSU tomorrow, wonder how long all that'll take.

edit: i don't think it could be anything else with my previously mentioned problems.
CPU is stable, cool running, all that. All ram modules are recognized and running at full speed, mobo doesn't show any problems,BIOS was fine, all ports working, everything recognized... blah

[ducktales]

miring my warranty replacement from dell on my u3011?

http://i.imgur.com/34qid.jpg

found out why...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5uIH0VTg_o

[RusnConcussion]

^that actually doesn't look bad. it's a nice abstract piece.

[SynapticCleft]

miring my warranty replacement from dell on my u3011?

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/34qid.jpg[IMG]

found out why...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5uIH0VTg_o
Cool wallpaper, it looks like a cracked sceen.











































































Not srs

[mintyisfresh]

Just spent 1.1k on a new rig to stream and play games.

cooler fan http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
mother board http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131790
ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345
video card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130610
psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339002
cpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233
drive http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
hard drive http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Enterprise-5400RPM-WD1000FYPS/dp/B001441Y56/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1341994949&sr=1-1&keywords=Western+Digital+RE2-GP+Enterprise+1+TB

[TedBuckland]

sup guys. 1 step short of ordering my first ever selfbuilt pc, but I came up with a problem:


case is the full tower nzxt phantom and id like to install all 3 additional coolers and a cm hyper 212 evo. the problem is, that the 200mm side panel would collide with the cpu cooler. now the solution I came up with, is that instead of the 200x200x30mm fans from nzxt ill order a 200x200x20mm fan from bitfenix, which would theoreticly leave a whopping 2mm between cpu cooler and the sidepanel fan.

is it even worth it?

I want the sidepanel fan because I dont have enough intake fans otherwise (2x200mm and 1x 140mm for exhaust, 1x 200mm and 3x 140 for intake with the sidepanel fan)

is it even worth it? oh and also I like the blue LEDs on the side :D


Edit: Just found out that the 3 fans alone would run me 50€+delivery. fuk that lol

srsly thinking about getting 1x 140mm front intake and a huge cpu cooler. what you guys thinking?

[SynapticCleft]

Forget putting a fan on the side panel, my bro has the same exact case as you he put a 140mm fan on the bottom front panel and another 200mm on top. The phantom already has great airflow putting a fan on the side panel may mess around with the airflow of the case.

[jmonty]

video card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130610

cpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070


i don't understand spending more on a cpu than a vid card.

[SynapticCleft]

Yeah, he definitely dun goofed.

If streaming and playing games is his computer's main use, hyperthreading on a 2600K is of no use. He just paid an extra $100 for a feature that won't be used often or at all.

[HouseBro]

so sending out my psu today.

Just wondering if BIOS functions fine, memory is fully recognized. CPU runs solid steady and cool. it shouldn't be the mobo right?

only problem now was a restart every 45ish minutes. EDIT: and it restarts even after sitting in BIOS for a while so that points to it having to be a hardware prolem right?

[TedBuckland]

so sending out my psu today.

Just wondering if BIOS functions fine, memory is fully recognized. CPU runs solid steady and cool. it shouldn't be the mobo right?

only problem now was a restart every 45ish minutes. EDIT: and it restarts even after sitting in BIOS for a while so that points to it having to be a hardware prolem right?
looks like it, but before sending it in maybe borrow a PSU from somebody and just connect it to mobo and gfx card to see if it REALLY isnt the mobo?

Forget putting a fan on the side panel, my bro has the same exact case as you he put a 140mm fan on the bottom front panel and another 200mm on top. The phantom already has great airflow putting a fan on the side panel may mess around with the airflow of the case.


okay, thanks for that, so ill go for the CM CPU cooler. But what I want 100% is to light that thing up like a battlefield! any ideas for that?
im getting the black one so it should look like a sick mofo when blue light comes out of the vents

[HouseBro]

looks like it, but before sending it in maybe borrow a PSU from somebody and just connect it to mobo and gfx card to see if it REALLY isnt the mobo?

nobody near me i could do that w/:(

[TedBuckland]

ok, ive decided: no lightning mods or some ****, no side panel fan. going with the hige ass cpu cooler and gonna replace the non led nzxt fans with led fans.

any suggestions on good 120 and 140mm blue led case fans?

thx

[SynapticCleft]

ok, ive decided: no lightning mods or some ****, no side panel fan. going with the hige ass cpu cooler and gonna replace the non led nzxt fans with led fans.

any suggestions on good 120 and 140mm blue led case fans?

thxThe best 120mm fans are the Scythe Gentle Typhoon, not really sure of a good fan for 140mm, but I have heard great reviews with the new Corsair AF 140mm fans. Fans with great airflow will most likely have no leds on them.

As for lighting up your case I'd go with an led strip since they are far more flexible than a cathode. Look up the NZXT led strips, they are really good for lighting up a case and have adjustable settings.

[NZDB]

Jelly of the Americabrahs PC component prices. :(


Brought a NZXT Phantom a few months back my chitty nonmodular generic PSU won't reach the board from the bottom mount LOL fml
It's probably time for some upgrading anyway.


Not sure if want the Asus SABERTOOTH Z77 for $412 or Asus RAMPAGE IV GENE Intel X79 for $516

Visually I like them both and I don't care for overclocks

[Kemo1990]

how much is a decent watercooling kit for a cpu/gpu? idk if i want to do my first watercooled build or just invest in some good fans like i normally do

[ChrisHansonHere]

how much is a decent watercooling kit for a cpu/gpu? idk if i want to do my first watercooled build or just invest in some good fans like i normally do

parts could run close to 300 for a custom water cooling loop that includes gpu but thats a rough estimate, ive dumped around 500 into water cooling already T_T

[OnTheVolley]

What CPU should I get for a rig that needs to run all adobe software/ video editing software and multitasking. I also play a few games, like witcher 2 and football manager.

[SynapticCleft]

What CPU should I get for a rig that needs to run all adobe software/ video editing software and multitasking. I also play a few games, like witcher 2 and football manager.An i7, video editing will benefit greatly with hyperthreading.

[TedBuckland]

how is the phantom? you happy with it?

what cooling setup are you running/how are temps?

could you evntually upload a photo when its lit up?

thx in advance


also another question for everybody else:

im pending between the Hyper 212 Evo and the Xigmatek Dark Knight Knighthawk Edition CPU cooler. Not sure if its worth the extra $20. just want it because it looks cool as fuk, not sure if its better than the cooler master tho, which is said to be very good value.

[ChrisHansonHere]

how is the phantom? you happy with it?

what cooling setup are you running/how are temps?

could you evntually upload a photo when its lit up?

thx in advance


also another question for everybody else:

im pending between the Hyper 212 Evo and the Xigmatek Dark Knight Knighthawk Edition CPU cooler. Not sure if its worth the extra $20. just want it because it looks cool as fuk, not sure if its better than the cooler master tho, which is said to be very good value.
the thing about the nzxt phantom that i didnt like was no window. some people dont like having windows on their cases but if im getting something because it looks cool as fuk i want to be able to see that bad boy from the side. i have the corsair obsidian 800D and its a beast

[TedBuckland]

haha, funny that you mention it.

Ive checked out some overclocking forums and there was a phantom owners thread, which I hit up and found many cool mods.
Actually since im not using the side panel fan, im going to cut out the gap where it was, exactly like its on the nzxt phantom window side panel, by nzxt, and then throw in a blue glass window. will look sick as fuk when I stuff it with blue fans.

cant wait to start it!

[Dom1992]

Just spent 1.1k on a new rig to stream and play games.

cooler fan http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
mother board http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131790
ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345
video card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130610
psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339002
cpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233
drive http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
hard drive http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Enterprise-5400RPM-WD1000FYPS/dp/B001441Y56/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1341994949&sr=1-1&keywords=Western+Digital+RE2-GP+Enterprise+1+TB

A $100 phenom with a $220 7850 would game way better for >$200 less.

[JAC4146]

Just built my first rig bros... Whatcha think?

It was surprisingly easy except for the heatsink install....Really had to put some force to get it to latch on.

Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147061
CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460
Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157280
Boot HD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147163
Storage Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769
PSU OCZ 550 watt already had
Video Card 8800 Gts until I find a good video card go for sale around $100

Total: $429 + about $70 for the PSU and video card I already had.

[ducktales]

whelp, **** dell and their overpriced monitors with antiglare coating

brb 2 IPS panel 27" for 610 shipped. only down side is it came from korea and practically no warranty.

http://i.imgur.com/fPXRe.jpg

in b4 gay keyboard

[TouchdownRobots]

Just built my first rig bros... Whatcha think?

It was surprisingly easy except for the heatsink install....Really had to put some force to get it to latch on.

Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147061
CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460
Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157280
Boot HD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147163
Storage Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769
PSU OCZ 550 watt already had
Video Card 8800 Gts until I find a good video card go for sale around $100

Total: $429 + about $70 for the PSU and video card I already had.

solid budget build. a radeon 7770 or 6850 would be a good fit

[GSimon]

whelp, **** dell and their overpriced monitors with antiglare coating

brb 2 IPS panel 27" for 610 shipped. only down side is it came from korea and practically no warranty.

http://i.imgur.com/fPXRe.jpg

in b4 gay keyboard

Mirin the Catleap monitors.

Any idea if its possible to remove the stand? I want to buy one but I'd prefer to wall mount it.

[ducktales]

Mirin the Catleap monitors.

Any idea if its possible to remove the stand? I want to buy one but I'd prefer to wall mount it.

yea. its not too hard to remove the stand and the silver arc on the back. i plan on doing that when i have time. there's a VESA mount under it.

[drxmn]

Brahs, little help please:

Planning on a laptop build for the HP dv6. Ill be getting the i7 3610 processor and need help deciding on graphics. Its between the 630m and 650m, both 1gb. Is the upgrade worth the money? My gaming plans are pretty light since this will be for school, but want to be able to play skyrim, fallout, etc. I know about jack **** about graphics. Thoughts?

[Dom1992]

Just built my first rig bros... Whatcha think?

It was surprisingly easy except for the heatsink install....Really had to put some force to get it to latch on.

Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147061
CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231460
Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157280
Boot HD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147163
Storage Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769
PSU OCZ 550 watt already had
Video Card 8800 Gts until I find a good video card go for sale around $100

Total: $429 + about $70 for the PSU and video card I already had.

Wow this is a LOT like the budget build I have. I also had huge problems fitting the stock heat sink. What gpu you gonna get for it?


Brahs, little help please:

Planning on a laptop build for the HP dv6. Ill be getting the i7 3610 processor and need help deciding on graphics. Its between the 630m and 650m, both 1gb. Is the upgrade worth the money? My gaming plans are pretty light since this will be for school, but want to be able to play skyrim, fallout, etc. I know about jack **** about graphics. Thoughts?

What's the point of getting an i7 on a laptop? If its only for school, an i5 with a 650m would serve you much better as an alrounder. That said, pay a little extra for the 650m as it allows you to game decently. With the 630m you'd be lucky to get any modern game running at min settings.

[SwampBaron]

I built this a couple of months ago, so far so good:

Case: Antec 900 (Already had)
CPU: Intel Core i7-2700K 3.5Ghz 1155pin
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws-X 16G Kit (8G x 2) DDR3 1333
Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V-Pro Gen3 Z68 USB3 DDR3 Intel 1155pin
Boot HD: Intel SSD 520 120GB SATA 3
Storage Drive: WD 1TB HDD (already had)
PSU: Thermaltake ToughPower-XT 875Watt
Video Card: Powercolour 3GB 7970 PCI-E

[Kemo1990]

I built this a couple of months ago, so far so good:

Case: Antec 900 (Already had)
CPU: Intel Core i7-2700K 3.5Ghz 1155pin
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws-X 16G Kit (8G x 2) DDR3 1333
Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V-Pro Gen3 Z68 USB3 DDR3 Intel 1155pin
Boot HD: Intel SSD 520 120GB SATA 3
Storage Drive: WD 1TB HDD (already had)
PSU: Thermaltake ToughPower-XT 875Watt
Video Card: Powercolour 3GB 7970 PCI-Ei hope you're picking up a 2nd card cause that psu is vastily overpowered for a single card

[SynapticCleft]

Yeah he would have done fine with a 600W psu.


Also my upgrades are now complete.
http://i.imgur.com/ahuoX.jpg

[ChrisHansonHere]

Yeah he would have done fine with a 600W psu.


Also my upgrades are now complete.
http://i.imgur.com/ahuoX.jpg

what kind of upgrades? I just bought a 670 but had it RMA'd so while i wait for it to come back (no onboard graphics on my mobo) ive been ordering some small upgrade parts here and there to make my case look as nice as i can hopefully

[HouseBro]

bleh. worst feeling ever waiting on a part hoping that's all that's wrong with your build :((

[Kemo1990]

Yeah he would have done fine with a 600W psu.


Also my upgrades are now complete.
http://i.imgur.com/ahuoX.jpgthat a ft02 or a raven?


bleh. worst feeling ever waiting on a part hoping that's all that's wrong with your build :((and that my friend is why i buy 90% of my parts from frys...somethings wrong i can take it right back

[SynapticCleft]

what kind of upgrades? I just bought a 670 but had it RMA'd so while i wait for it to come back (no onboard graphics on my mobo) ive been ordering some small upgrade parts here and there to make my case look as nice as i can hopefully670, 2x120gb SSD, z77 mobo, and 3570k were the newest upgrades.


that a ft02 or a raven?Raven 2E, same inner layout as FT02, but doesn't come with noise dampening foam.

http://i.imgur.com/FH8YU.jpg

[drxmn]

Wow this is a LOT like the budget build I have. I also had huge problems fitting the stock heat sink. What gpu you gonna get for it?



What's the point of getting an i7 on a laptop? If its only for school, an i5 with a 650m would serve you much better as an alrounder. That said, pay a little extra for the 650m as it allows you to game decently. With the 630m you'd be lucky to get any modern game running at min settings.

I am trying to get a laptop that will stay more or less current for as long as possible, but I see your point. I did not know the 630 was that bad...will have to get the 650.

[KerryH]

Hey guys, I've never really shared my rig with anyone but here goes. You guys have some really awesome rigs!

Core I7 920 2.6Ghz @ 3.8Ghz
gigabyte ex58-ud3r
16gb ddr3
90GB SSD for OS (only about 20gb used)
1Tb + 640gb HDD for storage
HD 6850
2 x 24" 1920x1200 mon
bluray
wifi
blow your mind wiring

It's a little old now, but it runs great for the web dev that i do, can run multiple virtual machines for IE testing etc.

running os x 10.7.4 dat hackintosh fuuuaarrkkk

http://i.imgur.com/1RqDbl.jpg (http://imgur.com/1RqDb)

http://i.imgur.com/97p9pl.jpg (http://imgur.com/97p9p)

[jmonty]

I am trying to get a laptop that will stay more or less current for as long as possible, but I see your point. I did not know the 630 was that bad...will have to get the 650.

I would find another source. People here tend to over exaggerate minor things. A dedicated vid card is still probably OK for a lot of games.

That being said I'd go for a higher end gpu if possible.

[James086]

I bought an ultrabook, an Asus UX31A. 17 seconds cold boot, less than 2 seconds if it's sleeping. 5 hours battery life when streaming 1080p movies over wifi. Awesome.
http://i.imgur.com/d58Fv.jpg

[drxmn]

I would find another source. People here tend to over exaggerate minor things. A dedicated vid card is still probably OK for a lot of games.

That being said I'd go for a higher end gpu if possible.Well, its like $75 more so if it makes a substantial difference then might as well, nomsayin? This is for law school, so likely the main use of the computer is reading and whatnot, but I want to have the ability to take a break and have some decent graphics/framerate.

[TedBuckland]

what do you guys think of the LG IPS235.

is 5 ms enough for online games?

http://www.amazon.com/LG-IPS235V-23-Inch-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B007SIC6TA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342263469&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+ips235

[jmonty]

Well, its like $75 more so if it makes a substantial difference then might as well, nomsayin? This is for law school, so likely the main use of the computer is reading and whatnot, but I want to have the ability to take a break and have some decent graphics/framerate.

I see, that isnt much.

Have you looked at tablets for reading? The nexus 7 might be a good fit for books.

[Emz88]

http://adamo-dell.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/alienware-m17x-live-01.jpg

My sexy beast http://ulotrichous.info/images/smile

[wereireland]

How good is this? also how good is 1866 mhz ram? I remember something about it being unreliable and problems with it back a while ago. Have they fixed it?
Corsair Carbide Series 400R Mid-Tower Gaming Chassis, Black

Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black 3.5" SATA6GB/S 7200rpm 64MB

Sony 24x DVD-RW/RAM SATA Black LightScribe Drive

Asus Intel Performance Plus Ivybridge Bundle (Includes P8Z77-V LX, Intel Core i5-3570K & 8GB DDR3)

Sapphire Technology ATI Radeon 7850 920MHz 2GB PCI-Express 3.0 HDMI OC

Corsair 750W Enthusiast Series TX750 Modular Power Supply

Am I missing any parts becuase that is all i am thinking of ordering.

[wereireland]

http://adamo-dell.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/alienware-m17x-live-01.jpg

My sexy beast http://ulotrichous.info/images/smile
Thats clearly in a show... and its alienware. You just pay for a colorful keyboard and a weird skull.

Donotwant/10

[ChrisHansonHere]

Corsair 750W Enthusiast Series TX750 Modular Power Supply

Am I missing any parts becuase that is all i am thinking of ordering.

not sure about amd cards, but I dont think 750w is necessary unless u plan on crossfiring down the road. also my first case for my current build was a mid tower, im much happier with a full tower case, although it is more expensive...


what u brahs think of this? Just made it yesterday thinking of mounting it on the bottom of my window for my corsair 800d with some cathodes behind it, too cheeky?
http://i47.tinypic.com/14lpvs2.jpg

[RusnConcussion]

Bout to assemble new pc tomorrow.

specs:
cpu: i7 3930k
cpu cooler: Noctua NH-D14
mobo: Asrock X79 Extreme6
chasis: Haf-X
psu: Seasonic 1250w 85+ gold
SSD: OCZ Vertex 4 256GB
HDD: WD Green 3TB
GPU1: EVGA GTX 670 FTW
GPU2: EVGA GTX 460 (for physx)
soundcard: Asus Xonar ST
ram: G-Skill Ripjawz 32GB DDR3 1600 quad channel 4x8GB

haven't bothered putting old gtx 460 in for now as the gtx 670 is powerful enough.

pics:

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/rusnconcussion/pcmyron1.jpg


http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/rusnconcussion/pcmyron2.jpg


http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/rusnconcussion/pcmyron3.jpg

[SynapticCleft]

Looks good, bro. Haf-X is a giant case.

[Kemo1990]

pretty interesting
xQojz6rGJT8

[RusnConcussion]

pretty interesting
xQojz6rGJT8

case looks ok, but it will be a huge pita to work with. the haf-x is a much better choice.

[SynapticCleft]

Inside of the case looks really good and thoughtfully laid out. Not liking the aesthetics of it, looks like an ugly white haf series case.

[drxmn]

I see, that isnt much.

Have you looked at tablets for reading? The nexus 7 might be a good fit for books.

Ill probably get the microsoft thing for second semester when the legitimate version comes out, but this laptop should do.

Ordered today:

i7-3610
750gb 7200rpm hybrid (wanted 7200)
650m 1gb graphics
8gb ram
backlit keyboard
1080 screen

And now all I have to do is figure out how I am going to get windows pro and office.

[Inb42012]

This is just an insane idea


h1Rj3HuG2Sg

Cheap water cooling!

[HouseBro]

oh jeezus i forgot to return my case badge w/my PSU when i RMA'd with newegg. those phaggots aren't gonna deny it are they??

[OnTheVolley]

whelp, **** dell and their overpriced monitors with antiglare coating

brb 2 IPS panel 27" for 610 shipped. only down side is it came from korea and practically no warranty.

http://i.imgur.com/fPXRe.jpg

in b4 gay keyboard

what is that keyboard? also what type of desk is that.

[jmonty]

And now all I have to do is figure out how I am going to get windows pro and office.

Student discounts

[ChrisHansonHere]

oh jeezus i forgot to return my case badge w/my PSU when i RMA'd with newegg. those phaggots aren't gonna deny it are they??

lol u dun goofed, they not gonna RMA for you...
























..
















juz kidding they wont give a fcuk srs

[ducktales]

what is that keyboard? also what type of desk is that.

cheap lacquared white desk from ikea. costs like $100.

keyboard is a leopold mech keyboard with custom rainbow keycaps.

[Kemo1990]

cheap lacquared white desk from ikea. costs like $100.

keyboard is a leopold mech keyboard with custom rainbow keycaps.figured it was mech...but why the rainbow bruh

[RusnConcussion]

figured it was mech...but why the rainbow bruh

is no one else seeing the pink walls?

[Dan916]

Hey guys, do you know any other options outside Cyberpower and Ibuypower for a prebuilt PCs? Im looking to spend like 800 bucks, but those sites take like 20 days and charge $150 in shipping/tax. I even went to the dreaded BestBuy/Fry's but they have no gaming PCs at the store. Any advice other than "build it yourself" ??

[drxmn]

Student discountsgood idea. might get janky with the whole starting at a new school but hopefully Ill just be able to get it via employee discount from a neighbor.

Still, I am excited to see what a pretty decent computer can do.

[reyes12]

Hey guys, do you know any other options outside Cyberpower and Ibuypower for a prebuilt PCs? Im looking to spend like 800 bucks, but those sites take like 20 days and charge $150 in shipping/tax. I even went to the dreaded BestBuy/Fry's but they have no gaming PCs at the store. Any advice other than "build it yourself" ??


Buy the parts, take it to a local computer shop or fry's and have them build it for you

[Kemo1990]

is no one else seeing the pink walls?no...no i didnt, too distracted by the rainbow on his desk



Hey guys, do you know any other options outside Cyberpower and Ibuypower for a prebuilt PCs? Im looking to spend like 800 bucks, but those sites take like 20 days and charge $150 in shipping/tax. I even went to the dreaded BestBuy/Fry's but they have no gaming PCs at the store. Any advice other than "build it yourself" ??dont be a big stupid doodoohead...just build it yourself and save a few hundred.

[Prerequisite]

Just bought my first custom build from Micro Center yesterday:

i5-3570k (not overclocking at all, was originally going to get i5 3450, but this one was cheaper in bundle deal w/ mobo)
Zotac GTX 560
Asrock Z77 Pro4 1155 ATX mobo
8GB DDR3 RAM
Seagate 500GB HDD
OCZTech 128GB SSD
DiabloTek Evo case
Inland Pro 600 Watt PSU
24" ACER LCD Monitor
Logitech 2.1 LS Speakers

I got home, watched the NewEgg videos on how to put it together, going good...go to test and the bish doesn't power on :(

Tried paperclip method & different outlets. When I plug the cord in from the outlet to the PSU, I can hear like a small electric pop, nothing out of ordinary like you're plugging something else up & not sure if this has any relevance to helping.

What do?

[jmonty]

I got home, watched the NewEgg videos on how to put it together, going good...go to test and the bish doesn't power on :(

Tried paperclip method & different outlets. When I plug the cord in from the outlet to the PSU, I can hear like a small electric pop, nothing out of ordinary like you're plugging something else up & not sure if this has any relevance to helping.

What do?

Check mpbo manual to make sure you plugged the case pins in the right spots.

Also, stupid idea, but did you flip on the PSU?

[Prerequisite]

Check mpbo manual to make sure you plugged the case pins in the right spots.

Also, stupid idea, but did you flip on the PSU?

I'll indeed double check those.

Haha, I don't see that as a stupid idea at all, but yes, I flipped on the PSU.

[ducktales]

figured it was mech...but why the rainbow bruh

saw some korean sc2 pro gamer with them. thought they looked cool. so got them. have other keycaps as well but use these the most.

notasingle****wasgiven.jpg


is no one else seeing the pink walls?

keen observation brah. its my daughter's future room. i have a pink keyboard too, kumatmebrah

[ducktales]

Just bought my first custom build from Micro Center yesterday:

i5-3570k (not overclocking at all, was originally going to get i5 3450, but this one was cheaper in bundle deal w/ mobo)
Zotac GTX 560
Asrock Z77 Pro4 1155 ATX mobo
8GB DDR3 RAM
Seagate 500GB HDD
OCZTech 128GB SSD
DiabloTek Evo case
Inland Pro 600 Watt PSU
24" ACER LCD Monitor
Logitech 2.1 LS Speakers

I got home, watched the NewEgg videos on how to put it together, going good...go to test and the bish doesn't power on :(

Tried paperclip method & different outlets. When I plug the cord in from the outlet to the PSU, I can hear like a small electric pop, nothing out of ordinary like you're plugging something else up & not sure if this has any relevance to helping.

What do?

plug in psu into mobo with only cpu attach. dont screw in the mobo into the case yet. place it on a piece of cardboard and then power on the mobo (short the two power switch pins).

this is just to make sure your 3 main components are working. after that, just put in piece of piece and test to rule out any DOA's.

[SynapticCleft]

This is just an insane idea


h1Rj3HuG2Sg

Cheap water cooling!Was going to do this to my 670, but the Asus model has really great temps, so opted not to do this. But Dwood's bracket are nice and and customizable, the cost for a bracket is only $5. If you are planning to do this I suggest getting the bracket that allows you to mount a 90-92mm fan over the vram.

[Prerequisite]

plug in psu into mobo with only cpu attach. dont screw in the mobo into the case yet. place it on a piece of cardboard and then power on the mobo (short the two power switch pins).

this is just to make sure your 3 main components are working. after that, just put in piece of piece and test to rule out any DOA's.

Tried a different PSU and now it powers up!

NEW ISSUE: I have my monitor hooked up to the mobo through VGA...but monitor says "No Signal" still. It'll come on like it's about to display something, but then goes back in standby mode. Do I need to plug HDMI from monitor to GPU? Do I have to enable the graphics card or something?

What do?

[RusnConcussion]

Tried a different PSU and now it powers up!

NEW ISSUE: I have my monitor hooked up to the mobo through VGA...but monitor says "No Signal" still. It'll come on like it's about to display something, but then goes back in standby mode. Do I need to plug HDMI from monitor to GPU? Do I have to enable the graphics card or something?

What do?

switch the signal input on your monitor to vga. the default is usually dvi or hdmi, and not all monitors autodetect sources.

[Prerequisite]

switch the signal input on your monitor to vga. the default is usually dvi or hdmi, and not all monitors autodetect sources.

I took out the GPU and everything went better than expected. Installed Windows on SSD, looking at desktop now.

Now, to actually install my GPU...it's a Zotac GTX 560. Do I need to do anything special to make my computer is it rather than the onboard graphics?

[SynapticCleft]

^What? I don't get your question


Would anyone like to see a parts guide I typed up while bored at work?

[Prerequisite]

^What? I don't get your question


Would anyone like to see a parts guide I typed up while bored at work?

I figured it out. I didn't see that the GPU came with a VGA to DVI adapter. SSDs ARE AMAZING!

This is coming from a guy who's had poverty Dells/HPs his whole life (well, since middle school)...

I hhnnnnggggh'd once I got everything installed, it's such a rewarding experience knowing you put it together yourself.

[theFGman]

Ordered this about half a year ago, I feel it was the absolute best price/performance build I could get (after doing weeks of research and talking to my IT brother). I can play anything on highest settings that I've tried so far.

XFX ATI Radeon 6950 HD 800MHz 2GB PCI-Express 2.1 x16 DisplayPort
Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 8GB 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Vengeance Memory Two Module Kit
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATAIII 6Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 inch Internal Hard Drive OEM
Xigamatek CPC-T45UB-U01 Asgard Chassis
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CoolerCooler Master RS750-ACAAE3-UK GX-Series 750W 80 Plus Power Supply Unit
Intel i5-2500K Unlocked Core i5 Quad-Core Processor (3.30GHz, 6MB Cache, Socket 1155) (4 cores)
Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard [GA-Z68AP-D3]

Starting to think about adding something, just not quite sure yet. Might get a second monitor or invest in an SSD, just not sure if it's worth it.

[Prerequisite]

Ordered this about half a year ago, I feel it was the absolute best price/performance build I could get (after doing weeks of research and talking to my IT brother). I can play anything on highest settings that I've tried so far.

XFX ATI Radeon 6950 HD 800MHz 2GB PCI-Express 2.1 x16 DisplayPort
Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 8GB 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Vengeance Memory Two Module Kit
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATAIII 6Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 inch Internal Hard Drive OEM
Xigamatek CPC-T45UB-U01 Asgard Chassis
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CoolerCooler Master RS750-ACAAE3-UK GX-Series 750W 80 Plus Power Supply Unit
Intel i5-2500K Unlocked Core i5 Quad-Core Processor (3.30GHz, 6MB Cache, Socket 1155) (4 cores)
Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard [GA-Z68AP-D3]

Starting to think about adding something, just not quite sure yet. Might get a second monitor or invest in an SSD, just not sure if it's worth it.

Depending on budget, I'd recommend a SSD. Just put together my first rig yesterday and I was beyond amazed. Got it for $99 (128GB).

[theFGman]

Depending on budget, I'd recommend a SSD. Just put together my first rig yesterday and I was beyond amazed. Got it for $99 (128GB).

That's certainly within my budget (haven't exactly set one). I've only heard good things about SSDs so far and even though I've never looked much further into it, I might just consider one.

[HouseBro]

hhnnnggg RMA'd PSU ships from Newegg today should be here by tuesday lets hope that fixes it hngggg

[jmonty]

Starting to think about adding something, just not quite sure yet. Might get a second monitor or invest in an SSD, just not sure if it's worth it.

Both are great additions, but I would get a 2nd monitor first, depending on what games you play. If you don't feel the need to browse or look at stuff while in game go with an ssd.

[ChrisHansonHere]

finally got my waterblock in, was using regular barb fittings but i changed most of them out for some 90 degree compression fittings, look much nicer. also got some new fan grills

http://i50.tinypic.com/676s0o.png
http://i46.tinypic.com/2v145qf.jpg

[theFGman]

Both are great additions, but I would get a 2nd monitor first, depending on what games you play. If you don't feel the need to browse or look at stuff while in game go with an ssd.

The replies here so far and what others have said are making me lean towards an SSD. I'm moving country in about a year so I just started thinking that getting another monitor might be a bit more of a hassle to transport in the end. I do sometimes find myself wanting to look at other things while playing (i.e. watching a movie while farming in diablo 3 or something), but I guess that can wait a bit longer.

[Kemo1990]

finally got my waterblock in, was using regular barb fittings but i changed most of them out for some 90 degree compression fittings, look much nicer. also got some new fan grills

[img]http://i50.tinypic.com/676s0o.png[/im g]
[img]http://i46.tinypic.com/2v145qf.jpg[/im g]those are some bright ass leds in those fans, also nice grills

[jmonty]

Is any one else looking forward to Christmas already?

I am, because that is when I plan on building a new rig even though mine still works fine :p

[TouchdownRobots]

Is any one else looking forward to Christmas already?

I am, because that is when I plan on building a new rig even though mine still works fine :p

I'm getting the itch to build a new rig now. Thinking of downsizing from my Corsair 500R tower to a mini ATX case like the Silverstone PS07. I think I should be able to fit my Corsair H100 in the front if I remove the hard drive cages.
http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=314

[supremejd]

I'm thinking of building a new PC brahs but I don't want to spend more than $1000. How do I figure out which parts I wanna use?

[Prerequisite]

I'm thinking of building a new PC brahs but I don't want to spend more than $1000. How do I figure out which parts I wanna use?

Depends on what you want to use it for.

If purely gaming, depends on what games you'll be playing and what level of detail you want in them.

[jmonty]

I'm thinking of building a new PC brahs but I don't want to spend more than $1000. How do I figure out which parts I wanna use?

i would go with something like:

CPU: AMD FX-4170, quad core 4.2 ghz $139.99

MOBO: ASUS M5A78L-M LX $59.99

RAM: Patriot Gamer 2 Series (2 x 4GB) $39.99

GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950, $349.99

Case: Fractal Design 3000 $69.99


PSU: RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 630W $49.99


SSD: OCZ 240 GB $169 ($20 less with rebate)

OS: win7, $99

Optical drive: Asus CD/DVD burner, $19.99

total: $997.93

you could easily go with a cheaper case (~$30 for a cheaper one), cpu (~$30 less for a slower am3+), and gpu (7850 is ~$100 less ) but if i had $1k and needed a computer i'd get that.

[Kemo1990]

i would go with something like:

CPU: AMD FX-4170, quad core 4.2 ghz $139.99

MOBO: ASUS M5A78L-M LX $59.99

RAM: Patriot Gamer 2 Series (2 x 4GB) $39.99

GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950, $349.99

Case: Fractal Design 3000 $69.99


PSU: RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 630W $49.99


SSD: OCZ 240 GB $169 ($20 less with rebate)

OS: win7, $99

Optical drive: Asus CD/DVD burner, $19.99

total: $997.93

you could easily go with a cheaper case (~$30 for a cheaper one), cpu (~$30 less for a slower am3+), and gpu (7850 is ~$100 less ) but if i had $1k and needed a computer i'd get that.ya'll have got to stop just straight listing things off for new people, that sort of kills the point of building your own pc

[jmonty]

ya'll have got to stop just straight listing things off for new people, that sort of kills the point of building your own pc

Parts can be changed. People might prefer different brands or w/e. There are tons of options

[SynapticCleft]

I'm thinking of building a new PC brahs but I don't want to spend more than $1000. How do I figure out which parts I wanna use?


I typed this up awhile ago.


Ok, brahs here is my example parts guide for a pc build, I have listed the parts you need to build a decent gaming PC. I'll also explain my choices and why I picked it. So if you have never built a pc, this guide will help you pick out your parts.
This should be considered as a general guideline into building your own rig. Other dynamics like tax, location, shipping and handling will vary the cost of your pc in the end.
I will only include the bare minimum components necessary to run most games at a decent frame rate. So no SSD, raid controllers, watercooling kits, cathodes/led strips, after market heat sinks and fans. All prices will based on Newegg prices to keep it simple for me, I highly encourage shopping around for the best deals.

Just to keep in mind these builds were made up to compliment my two montiors which has a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p) each. So at the very minimum I will be gaming at 1080p. Chances are
If im getting 20-30fps with the entry build and you have a monitor with less resolution than mine, you will get a far better fps than me.



[Getting Started]

When I start builds I always decide on the purpose of the rig im building. A 'facebook machine' is alot cheaper than a gaming rig, next decide on what CPU manufacture you want to go with; Intel or AMD. Deciding on what CPU to use will determine what motherboard you are going to need. Intel CPU must be paired with Intel Socket motherboards and AMD must be paired with AMD socket motherboards.
I then narrow down my choice on which graphics card I will buy based on my monitor's native resolution and if I want to max out the extra graphics fluff in games.



[Entry Build]

CPU: AMD Athlon II X3 450 = $70
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-970 AM3+ = $80
RAM: G. Skill Ripjaws 4gb (2x2gb) 1333mhz = $21
GPU: AMD 6770 = $120
PSU: Corsair CX430 = $45
HDD: Samsung F3 500GB = $70
case: NZXT Source 210 = $40
Optical: Asus dvd combo = $20

Total = $466 (not including tax+s/h)

CPU: Not everybody sees the amazing value of this cpu, it has a great stock clock of 3.2ghz and can overclock really well. Now the amazing value of this cpu comes from it's ability to unlock that 4th core providing you with more processing power.
However there is a catch, the reason why it's 4th core is locked is because it is deffective. Instead of discarding an entire cpu, AMD disabled that core and marketed this cpu as a triple core cpu. On the flip side in order to meet the sales demand
it's common for AMD to purposely disable a perfectly good core. So it's a gamble to get perfect 4th core, but for the price vs. cons, it's worth it and if you're in luck you can get a free Phenom X4 cpu instead of an Athlon X3.
If you're not into overclocking this will serve you just fine with 3 cores.

Mobo: Nothing fancy just a AM3+ socket to take advantage of USB 3.0. AM3 socket cpus are compatible with AM3+ socket mobo, however this isn't true for the other way around.

RAM: For the price nothing beats the reliability of G.skill ram.

GPU: The 6770 is the most cost effective at this price range and will allow me to play Crysis Warhead, Skyrim (w/mods), BF3 with medium settings at 1080p. Also these little graphics cards overclock amazingly.

PSU: It's far better to get powersupplies from reputable companies, this component has the potential to rustle the jimmies of all your other components. So please don't skimp out on this, unless you want your components fried.

HDD: At a cost of $0.14/GB this is definitely one of the best priced reliable HDD on the market. And this is why I will be using this for most of my builds until the Western Digital Caviar Blacks drop down again.

Case: Nothing special about it's exterior, but it's interior is nicely laid out for cable management. The case only comes with one 120mm fan, more can be added later.

Optical: Just your standard DVD combo drive.




[Mainstream]

CPU: Intel i3 2120 = $124
Mobo: ASRock H77 Pro4 = $90
RAM: G. Skill Ripjaws 4gb (2x2gb) 1333 mhz = $21
GPU: MSI Twin Frozr HD 7850 = $240
PSU: Antec NEO ECO 520W = $60
HDD: Samsung F3 500GB = $70
case: Antec 300 = $55
Optical: Asus dvd combo = $20

Total = $680 (not including tax+s/h)

CPU: This CPU is not overclockable! It still has the horsepower to beat out an AMD 965 BE. It does come with an integrated graphics
Which can be turned on at the bios. I do not advise turning on the integrated graphics, if you're getting a dedicated graphics card.

Mobo: People are claiming Asrock is not a good brand, but in reality Asrock is an offshoot of Asus. This is the reason why ASUS and Asrock bios look similar.

RAM: Same as ENTRY build

GPU: At this price range the the 7850 will handle most of your graphics needs at 1080p and under. Current benchmarks at tomshardware and Anandtech point to this conclusion.

PSU: Slightly more powerful, within budget and from a reputable brand.

HDD: Same as ENTRY build

Case: Has a nice exterior and easy to cable manage.

Optical: Same as ENTRY build




[Enthusiast]

CPU: Intel i5 2500k = $220
Mobo: Asus P8z77-v = $185
Ram: G. Skill Ripjaws 8gb (2x4gb) 1600mhz = $46
GPU: Evga GTX 670 = $400
PSU: Corsair CX600 = $70
HDD: Samsung F3 500GB = $70
Case: Corsair Carbide 300R = $80
Optical: Asus dvd combo = $20


****If you have a Microcenter near you, buy these instead of the ones posted above****
**** CPU: Intel i5 3570k = $190 ****
**** MOBO: Asrock z77 extreme 4 = $90 ****

Total = $1091 (not including tax+s/h)

****Total = $966 (not including tax + s/h)****

CPU: Ok now we are in the "big boys club" I specifically picked out the 2500k for it's overclocking ability, with it's unlocked multiplier we can go beyond the stock clock speeds. If you're looking to overclock beyond 4.2ghz I highly suggest getting an aftermarket heatsink and fan (hsf).
The best and most affordable on the market is the Cooler Master 212+ . The 3570K is only worth it if you have a Microcenter near you to take advantage of the deals.

Mobo: Can handle the most beastly overclock you can throw on your CPU. Will be great if you decide to get an SSD because of sata 3 support.

RAM: Same brand as ENTRY build, but slightly faster and higher capacity.

GPU: The GTX 670 with 2gb of vram is the best buy at this budget bracket. The 7950 with 3gb of vram is may seem like a better buy based on specs and price, but you will be getting -30fps in BF3 at 1920x1200 resolution is a serious drop.
To top it off the 7950 is the 670's competition and is seriously lagging behind in the benchmarks. In this scenario the $50+ premium over the 7950 is definitely worth it.







If you made it to this part of the guide then you must have really deep pockets. (mind spotting me some?) This part of the guide will be pretty much overkill for gaming.

[Insane]

CPU: Intel i7-3770K = $340
MOBO: ASUS Sabertooth Z77 = $240
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB = $105
GPU: EVGA GTX 680 = $500
PSU: XFX core edition PRO 850W = $120
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black = $120
Case: NZXT Phantom = $120
Optical: ASUS dvd combo: $20

Total: $1565


CPU: I pray to the aesthetics god you know how to overclock before you buy this. This has hyperthreading and a stock clock of 3.5ghz with a turbo of 3.9ghz. With it's unlocked multiplier you can easily reach 4.5ghz.
MOBO: Supports 3 way sli or crossfireX
RAM: Has enough ram to open tons of instances of any progam you want.
GPU: The steepest premium I've ever seen on a single gpu. considering the gtx 670 can be OC'd to 680 speeds, however that is besides the point of shear performance of this card.
case: Perfect full tower for this budget. Enough space to wiggle around in and you don't even have to try with cable management.



-------- Conclusion -------------

Pick parts based on benchmarks, so do your research!!! At least on the CPU and GPU because neglecting one and maxing out the other can cause a bottleneck. In laymen's terms: your performance in one component can limit the performance of another component, mainly CPU and GPU. After you have done your research, shop around for the best prices and decide if the benchmarks posted are justified for it's price.
Benchmarks are the stats of a given component based on different tasks (gaming, encoding). If gaming is your primary concern, stay with an i5. The i7 is expensive because it has hyperthreading which the i5's don't have. HT offers zero performance boost in gaming, so it's useless to go with an i7.

Picking a case (enclosure) is purely subjective, we all have different likes and dislikes, what I tried to do is stay as close as possible to the price point and ensure the case had a decent airflow and aesthetics.

I did not include an SSD because it isn't necessary to build a PC with it yet. It may have fast read and write times, but at a $0.92/GB the price is not worth it yet.

Keep in mind the parts I picked are what was the most cost effective on newegg, if you find a better deal anywhere please make the necessary substitution to what I have listed. I hope this helped you guys out on your parts picking.



[Laptop vs. Desktop]
If you can't decide between getting a laptop or desktop, I highly suggest getting the desktop because it will be significantly cheaper and have a better performance.
Even though laptop may sport an i5 in it's specs, it's actually a weaker than it's desktop counterpart because mobile versions of components are stripped downn for it's power consumption.


[AMD vs. nVidia]
The difference between the 2 are the features they offer. Nvidia sort of has a leg up on AMD Radeon with physx, which allows particle calculation to be done on the gpu instead of the cpu giving you more realistic particle effects in games and better framerates. However most games don't support physx. Also Geforce cards perform fantastically if you are into Folding@Home.

The current highend Radeon (HD 79XX series) cards come with 3GB of vram while Nvidia's (GTX 670 & 680) come with 2GB of vram. More vram is great if you have a multi-monitor setup with a resolution over 1080p.

One of the problems with nVidia is that it's graphics cards are heavily over-priced for the performance it offers.

Geforce:
CUDA
Physx
3D Surround

Radeon:
Eyefinity
APP
AMD3D


[Recommded SSD]
Crucial M4
- Fast, highly reliable, and relatively cost effective for an SSD.


[Reputable Power supply companies]
Corsair
Seasonic
Antec
Cooler Master
Enermax
XFX
Silverstone
Adata
OCZ
Cougar


[Step by Step Guide to assemble a PC together]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+assemble+a+pc


[Benchmarks]
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/CPU/2


[Cable Management]
Zip ties
Cord covers (poor man's cable sleeving) http://www.lowes.com/pd_48163-12704-772242L_4294722509__?productId=3364662&Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1
cable clamps http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/d95_cable_clamps.html


[Fans]
If you want the best air flow performance at the cost of silence get the 120mm Delta Fans: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835213006
If you want want quality performance with some what slient fan get the Kaze Gentle Typhoon: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185091

The rule of thumb is the higher the RPM the louder the fan will be.



[Suggested Online Shops]
Newegg.com
Tigerdirect.com
Microcenter.com
NCIX.COM
Slickdeals.com






CLIFFS
1. Decide on a purpose of rig and budget
2. Pick your parts based on performance benchmarks, not on brand
3. Order your parts
4. Build
5. Enjoy new PC.

[Fanatik]

will gtx570 bottleneck i5 2500k?

[ChrisHansonHere]

will gtx570 bottleneck i5 2500k?

no.

[BloodFireDeath]

I need some help with building a new gaming PC.

The config that I had decided on is eerily similar to SynapticCleft's enthusiast rig. But I have a couple questions.



Processor- i5-2500k
Motherboard- Asus P8Z77-V
Cooling- CM Hyper 212 EVO
RAM- G.Skill Ripjaws1600Mhz 4G X 2
PSU- Corsair TX650v2
Cabinet- Corsair 400R
Monitor- Benq G2222HDL
Hard Disk- 500GB WD HDD


My first doubt is regarding the graphics card. I will be using a single monitor @1980*1020. Should I get the 670tx/ 680 tx / AMD 7870 or AMD 7970? Are the 680GTX and 7970 too much overkill? I expect to be able to play Crysis 2, Witcher 2, GTA 4 etc at 50+ constant FPS at Ultra. Future proofing for 2+ years is welcome but for now I only 1 year future proofing. Also, will the CPU bottleneck the high-end cards among these?

*I have no experience with overclocking, but willing to learn
* Right now I am inclined towards the 670. Where I live, 680 and 7970 are equal in price, 670 is inbetween 7870 and 7970

[SynapticCleft]

I need some help with building a new gaming PC.

The config that I had decided on is eerily similar to SynapticCleft's enthusiast rig. But I have a couple questions.



My first doubt is regarding the graphics card. I will be using a single monitor @1980*1020. Should I get the 670tx/ 680 tx / AMD 7870 or AMD 7970? Are the 680GTX and 7970 too much overkill? I expect to be able to play Crysis 2, Witcher 2, GTA 4 etc at 50+ constant FPS at Ultra. Future proofing for 2+ years is welcome but for now I only 1 year future proofing. Also, will the CPU bottleneck the high-end cards among these?

*I have no experience with overclocking, but willing to learn
* Right now I am inclined towards the 670. Where I live, 680 and 7970 are equal in price, 670 is inbetween 7870 and 7970680 and 7970 are definitely overkill. IMO the price to the performance they offer are not worth it. 670 and 7950 are better choices. You will also do fine with a GTX 570 or Radeon 6950 in Crysis, GTA 4, and Witcher 2.

Bottle necks will occur depending on your cpu's model and it's clock speeds or how far you've manually overclocked your gpu. Any generation i5 or i7 should not have any problems with with keeping up with the latest graphics cards. Likewise with AMD's Athlon series and later.

[ShoryuBrah]

Just put an H80 in my PC. Soundsgoodman. Also never realized that the fan I had mounted on the side of my case was loud as fuuu. I always thought it was my previous CPU cooler. Took that chit out asap. PC overall is about 10x quieter than it was before, srs. Mostly due to the side fan.

Current clock on my 2500k is 5ghz @ 1.4v. Ran prime95 for a good 4 hours yesterday and no signs of crashing. Peak temps at 76C, but the average is about 70C during the stress test. Never goes over 60C during any intense real world usage. Gonna try running it for 12 hours tonight. Also got a 7970 coming on Monday. Should be awesome.

EDIT:

Scratch that, they just delivered the 7970! Holy chit. Too bad I have to sleep right now.

[Shortofdaybreak]

Looking at putting together a gaming rig. This is what I got so far in my cart. Won't buy tonight, but still in the pricing mode.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133188
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231568
SSD:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227791


There are some other things like CD drives and stuff, but the total right now is sitting at about $1529.

[ChrisHansonHere]

the thermaltake level 10 case looks different which is kind of a breath of fresh air, but its pretty poorly built. the case is mainly plastic and the sata connectors on the hot swap are extremely easy to break, i broke 2 just trying to set it up. after i put everything in the case the plastic "handle" almost broke off when i tried to lift it. imo dont go with this case, i returned it within a week (luckily i bought it at microcenter so i was able to exchange right away). if you're looking for a nice full tower, I got the 800D instead and i really like it even tho it was slightly more expensive.

u can probably save a bit of money going with a p67 mobo, if your intentions are just overclocking a bit. no point in getting a z77 mobo if you're not going to be getting an ivy bridge processor.

psu isnt bad, i like corsair, imo good quality products.

i have that same exact vid card. very nice, upgraded from a 560 ti, after you buy it register the serial number with evga, their customer service is great.

i have a ocz vertex 3 which ive had no problems with, but i bought it a while after it came out on the market and had firmware upgrades to problems people were finding down the road. i believe the vertex 4 is a newer ssd, so my advice on that would be give it a bit more time see if people are having any popular bugs come up and shiz, then ocz will probably release firmware upgrades and you'll be good to go.

[SynapticCleft]

Looking at putting together a gaming rig. This is what I got so far in my cart. Won't buy tonight, but still in the pricing mode.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133188
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231568
SSD:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227791


There are some other things like CD drives and stuff, but the total right now is sitting at about $1529.
You don't need 16gb of ram and the case looks fugly. I would also throw out the Z77 mobo if your're not going to get an Ivy Bridge processor.

[ShoryuBrah]

You don't need 16gb of ram and the case looks fugly. I would also throw out the Z77 mobo if your're not going to get an Ivy Bridge processor.
When in Rome brah. Though I'd recommend 4x4 instead of 8x2 because the cost is always insanely higher when you have more memory per stick.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231309

Almost $40 cheaper. Always check sales too. I bought this same set for $59.99 shipped.

[jmonty]

Looking at putting together a gaming rig. This is what I got so far in my cart. Won't buy tonight, but still in the pricing mode.


$250 for a case seems a bit much but if you like it then it serves its purpose i suppose.

for the SSD you could get a OCZ 240 GB for $169, or if you trust rebates, $149.

everything else has been mentioned.

[SynapticCleft]

When in Rome brah. Though I'd recommend 4x4 instead of 8x2 because the cost is always insanely higher when you have more memory per stick.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231309

Almost $40 cheaper. Always check sales too. I bought this same set for $59.99 shipped.Oh snap... I was not aware of the huge price drop in RAM. Disregard my earlier comments about RAM and go for it since it's apparently cheap right now.




Does anyone want my old stuff before I put it up on ebay?

i5-750 w/ CM 212+ = $70
HIS Radeon HD 5850 = $100
Asrock p55 Extreme mobo = $50
Modded red LED Silverstone Raven RV02E w/ASUS dvd combo drive (will put back default blue LED if preferred)= $120

Or entire lot for $200
Will provide pics after work if anyone is interested

[Shortofdaybreak]

Looking at putting together a gaming rig. This is what I got so far in my cart. Won't buy tonight, but still in the pricing mode.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133188
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231568
SSD:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227791


There are some other things like CD drives and stuff, but the total right now is sitting at about $1529.


Changed a few things:

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811129021
MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813157295
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820145347
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819116504


Actually comes out to about 1390'ish with those parts.

[SynapticCleft]

^ wait a minute you're in LA. You might want to check if the 2 microcenters stores in Cali are near you. Get your cpu from there for a huge discount with the asrock z77 extreme 4 mobo.

[HouseBro]

NEW PSU IN! Installing windows. Lets hope for the best...

[Shortofdaybreak]

I drive a Tundra and live on the north end of LA county. By the time I factored in Gas, I'm looking at close to the 70 dollar difference to drive to MC and back.




I like their pricing though.



The build look okay?

[toneekay]

Supsup!

EDIT: I have some stuff I'm trying to get rid of if anyone is interested...

Complete computers...
PSUs...
Cases...
Etc...

[jmonty]

I drive a Tundra and live on the north end of LA county. By the time I factored in Gas, I'm looking at close to the 70 dollar difference to drive to MC and back.




I like their pricing though.



The build look okay?

Did you not like the idea of a 240 GB SSD for $149-$169?

[SynapticCleft]

I drive a Tundra and live on the north end of LA county. By the time I factored in Gas, I'm looking at close to the 70 dollar difference to drive to MC and back.




I like their pricing though.



The build look okay?Get this mobo instead,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293


Pick out a different case, cable management is going to be a pain in the ass with the 900.

[jmonty]

Pick out a different case, cable management is going to be a pain in the ass with the 900.

I had an antec 900 and didn't care about cables at all, everything worked fine.

My fractal design case looked much better after some work. Really doesn't matter unless you wanna show off.

[toneekay]

My fractal design case looked much better after some work. Really doesn't matter unless you wanna show off.

I hate the metal mesh on the front cover... it sucks when those little clips break while trying to remove it to clean the foam dust catcher -___-''

[SynapticCleft]

How did you keep the case from looking like a rats nest? Also there are no dust filters on the intake fans so the insides of that case will get really dusty.

[ChrisHansonHere]

@housebrah
bestofluck

@brah who originally picked the thermaltake level 10gt
get a black/grey ram to match the mobo

@synapse
fcuk dust man that shiz settles on legit everything everywhere, inside and outside of my case. annoying as fcuk

[toneekay]

How did you keep the case from looking like a rats nest? Also there are no dust filters on the intake fans so the insides of that case will get really dusty.

Cable management brah! Get creative! :D

[Shortofdaybreak]

Did you not like the idea of a 240 GB SSD for $149-$169?


I could, but I'm mostly using it for a boot drive, so I'm not too concerned about it.

[fant0m]

I drive a Tundra and live on the north end of LA county. By the time I factored in Gas, I'm looking at close to the 70 dollar difference to drive to MC and back.




I like their pricing though.



The build look okay?

It's pretty much exactly what I have. 2500k, 670. The 670 is a ****ing monster (easy to OC too with evga brand), and my 2500k is sitting at 4.8ghz (on water - you should be able to get 4.5ghz on air really easily).

I would go with G.Skill Ripjaws X RAM though. I have 4x4 that I bought for $60 total last Black Friday (Black Friday is the best time of the year to buy PC parts imo, especially hard drives) and it's been great. No problems and they're cheaper than all of the other "good" manufacturers.

If you wanna mess with timing you could also go with the Samsung low profile 1.35V RAM. Long story short they're the best sticks out there and you can OC them and lower the timings more than any other stick with a comparable price. But it requires bios stuff and being comfortable with overclocking. (And yes you are supposed to buy the stuff that looks like it has worse timings than all the other ram sticks. It just looks slow because it's at 1.35V, but you pump it up to 1.5V and it will be blazing fast.)

In terms of Microcenter, I highly recommend them. I've used the MCs in Atlanta multiple times (that's where I got my 2500k). For CPU/Mobo combo you are looking at $40 less than Newegg on the CPU and a $50 discount on the motherboard. They'll probably give you the 3550k (Ive Bridge version of the 2500k) for $180 too, which is a slight upgrade over the 2500k.

I would go with MSI (easiest OC - solid) or Asus (rock solid) or Gigabyte (cheap but still solid) for the mobo, but a lot of people do swear by ASRock (they're an ASUS imitator iirc) so that should be ok. I usually try to stick right around $150 for a mobo, but Z77 do tend to be about $20-30 more expensive than the previous gen so you seem to have the right "tier" there.

Looks find to me overall.

But yea if you can find someone to carpool with or some other reason to go into the city you definitely should go to Microcenter to buy ****. It's fun the first time just to go. It's like a physical Newegg...

(And just keep in mind what I said about Black Friday - 2500k were $150 at Microcenter last year AND got you -$40 off a mobo, 3550k will probably have the same deal this year.)

[Mighty Matt]

I have a i7-2500s, why is it so expensive, but lacks OC abilities?

[Prerequisite]

I have a i7-2500s, why is it so expensive, but lacks OC abilities?

Lower TDP (65W)

[Mighty Matt]

Lower TDP (65W)So....it would be better for laptops? Why would less Watts matter.

[Prerequisite]

So....it would be better for laptops? Why would less Watts matter.

I THINK it's for power saving purposes. Lower wattage = lower energy bill for some people.

[ChrisHansonHere]

I recently entered a design into Corsair's T-Shirt design contest. Grand prize is $3000 worth of corsair products and 25 shirts printed with the winning design on it. To qualify into the judging round I need to get top 5 of the number of votes on my design.

It's a really simple design but i wanted it to reflect how i felt on corsair products, simple but powerful.

link for my entry is below, please help me win!

http://promoshq.wildfireapp.com/webs...tries/54851933

[Mighty Matt]

I THINK it's for power saving purposes. Lower wattage = lower energy bill for some people.Interesting, I wonder how many dollars you actually save.

[SynapticCleft]

I recently entered a design into Corsair's T-Shirt design contest. Grand prize is $3000 worth of corsair products and 25 shirts printed with the winning design on it. To qualify into the judging round I need to get top 5 of the number of votes on my design.

It's a really simple design but i wanted it to reflect how i felt on corsair products, simple but powerful.

link for my entry is below, please help me win!

http://promoshq.wildfireapp.com/webs...tries/54851933Will vote for you, but your link is coming up as 404.

[RusnConcussion]

@synapse
fcuk dust man that shiz settles on legit everything everywhere, inside and outside of my case. annoying as fcuk

I put an air purifier in close proximity to my pc, seems to help. Sharp Plasmacluster ftw.

[callum-2006]

Looking to get a pretty decent desktop for light gaming (skyrim, shogun 2, diablo 3 at high res etc) and some Autocad but without spending top dollar for the best of the best. This will be my first PC build, I have a HP pavillion dv7 laptop currently but the portability is off putting for studying as I end up in bed watching films instead and don't get anything done and gaming requires a desk anyway so a custom built desktop makes sense.

Any input/advice would be great on the below build. This setup is just through looking online at recommended pieces etc and comparing performace and price of rival parts.

CPU : Intel Core i7-2700K 3.50GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor
PSU : Corsair Enthusiast Series TX 750W V2 High Performance '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply
MOBO : Asus P8Z77-V Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard
GPU : Asus HD 7970 DirectCU II 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card
SSD: Crucial RealSSD M4 256GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 32MB Cache

Would all the above items be compatible and prevent any bottlenecking? I don't want to buy the above and discover that I could have saved $200 with a cheaper GPU because my processor can't handle it etc. Also taking advice for a decent monitor and case that would fit all of the above. Any advice would be appreciated!

[jmonty]

Looking to get a pretty decent desktop for light gaming ... and some Autocad without spending top dollar for the best of the best.

CPU : Intel Core i7-2700K 3.50GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor

GPU : Asus HD 7970 DirectCU II 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card



i don't know about autocad but if you just want 'light gaming' that is pretty much overkill. ~$309 CPU and a ~$470 GPU

might as well get something basic like 3 samsung 40" hd tvs for monitors

[callum-2006]

i don't know about autocad but if you just want 'light gaming' that is pretty much overkill. ~$309 CPU and a ~$470 GPU

might as well get something basic like 3 samsung 40" hd tvs for monitors

The items I chose were with price in mind as they have some discounts just now. For the sake of spending an extra £50 - £100 to get parts that are 20%+ better I don't mind, its the top tier items for £200 more for 10% more performance that I want to avoid as I just won't need that level of performance. Ideally I want a build that will last at least 2 years before it needs upgrading.

[jmonty]

The items I chose were with price in mind as they have some discounts just now. For the sake of spending an extra £50 - £100 to get parts that are 20%+ better I don't mind, its the top tier items for £200 more for 10% more performance that I want to avoid as I just won't need that level of performance. Ideally I want a build that will last at least 2 years before it needs upgrading.

ah, they seem top tier to me, lol

i guess there are more pricey CPUs and GPUs though

7970s are the most expensive radeon 7--- series, but one on newegg is $669 for some reason..

as far as cases go i like my fractal design but that might be a cheap one for your budget range. it has a simple look with lots of fan and cable options.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352013

[ShoryuBrah]

Any brahs running a 7970? Having some issues with mine. Might be driver related.

[callum-2006]

I have had a look at the 7950 series and they are about £100 cheaper so that will probably be the better route as I imagine the performance will be more than enough for my requirements anyway. Ideally I don't want to go over £1000 for this setup so I need to find the balance between performance and value.

[jmonty]

I have had a look at the 7950 series and they are about £100 cheaper so that will probably be the better route as I imagine the performance will be more than enough for my requirements anyway. Ideally I don't want to go over £1000 for this setup so I need to find the balance between performance and value.

An i5 and a 7950 would still have great performance.

I would guess even cheaper quad core amd would work but apparently they are not quite as strong as i5s.

[chodan9]

my current build ( somewhat economy based)

a Rosewill redbone case
with an APower 900 watt PSU
AsRock z68 Pro3 Gen3 mainboard, (I updated the firmware so it can support ivybridge if I want to upgrade later)
i5 2500K processor (stock cpu cooler for now)
12 gigabytes ripjaw ram
XFX Radeon 6950 HD
an OCZ Vertex4 256 gig SSD SATA 3 drive for system and main apps and games.
a 1 gig seagate 7200 rpm SATA 2 for general storage
vanilla DVD burner
my monitor is an ASUS VE276Q Black 27”

[fomoz]

Hello everyone! Cool thread, here's my gaming PC setup:

i7-3770K @ 4.5GHz HT ON, Noctua NH-D14
G.Skill 32GB (4 x 8GB) CL10 1.5V DDR3 1600MHz
GIGABYTE G1.Sniper 3
EVGA GTX 670 4GB SC 4-Way SLI
OCZ Vertex II 3.5 120GB, 2x Samsung SpinPoint F3 500GB RAID-0, 2x Samsung SpinPoint F4 2TB RAID-0
Enermax MaxRevo 1350W, Rosewill Thor V2
3x Samsung S27A850D (2560x1440)

Sound system:
DacMagic Plus
2x Dynaudio BM 12A
2x Dynaudio BM 14S

Headphones: Ultrasone Edition 8

Laptop that I built for database simulation:

MSI GT683
i7 2670QM
32GB CL10 DDR 3 1600MHz
HM67
GTX 560M
2x Intel 520 240GB RAID-0

[TedBuckland]

Hello everyone! Cool thread, here's my gaming PC setup:

i7-3770K @ 4.5GHz HT ON, Noctua NH-D14
G.Skill 32GB (4 x 8GB) CL10 1.5V DDR3 1600MHz
GIGABYTE G1.Sniper 3
EVGA GTX 670 4GB SC 4-Way SLI
OCZ Vertex II 3.5 120GB, 2x Samsung SpinPoint F3 500GB RAID-0, 2x Samsung SpinPoint F4 2TB RAID-0
Enermax MaxRevo 1350W, Rosewill Thor V2
3x Samsung S27A850D (2560x1440)

Sound system:
DacMagic Plus
2x Dynaudio BM 12A
2x Dynaudio BM 14S

Headphones: Ultrasone Edition 8

Laptop that I built for database simulation:

MSI GT683
i7 2670QM
32GB CL10 DDR 3 1600MHz
HM67
GTX 560M
2x Intel 520 240GB RAID-0


Is this reallife?


Id estimate that to be far over 5000$ = threadwinner

Notbadsir.gif

[Fanatik]

WTB used p55 mobo in working condition

[fomoz]

Is this reallife?


Id estimate that to be far over 5000$ = threadwinner

Notbadsir.gif
Thanks! If you add up everything that I listed, it's over $15,000 actually :)

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37769942/GTX670_4-way.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37769942/Intel_IHS_TIM_Replacement/Intel_IHS_TIM_Replacement_017.jpg

[mcdangles01]

Thanks! If you add up everything that I listed, it's over $15,000 actually :)

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37769942/GTX670_4-way.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37769942/Intel_IHS_TIM_Replacement/Intel_IHS_TIM_Replacement_017.jpg

isthisreallife.jpeg

Is this a work rig, or just for fun&games?
How do you afford?
how fast is it lol

[Fanatik]

Thanks! If you add up everything that I listed, it's over $15,000 actually :)

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37769942/GTX670_4-way.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37769942/Intel_IHS_TIM_Replacement/Intel_IHS_TIM_Replacement_017.jpg

what do you with a beast like that?

[jmonty]

Thanks! If you add up everything that I listed, it's over $15,000 actually :)

]

Why is your first post in sci/tech?

[98camarozzz]

Awsome thrad! Heres what im gaming on:

Intel i7 2700k @ 5.1ghz stable
Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 8GB (4x2) RAM 2133mhz
ASUS MAXIMUS IV EXTREME P67 MOBO
Corsair Obsidian 800D Case
Corsair Performance Pro 256 GB SSD (OS and a few games)
Western Digi black 2TB (movies, music and bull****)
Samsung 27'' s27a950d 120hz 3d monitor (fuarking gorgeous)
HIS HD7970 gpu

Then another $800 in bitspower rotary compression fittings, 3\4 OD tubing, MCP655 pump, Multi Z res, EK gpu block, cpu block, ect ect water cooling parts for the custom loop.

[fomoz]

isthisreallife.jpeg

Is this a work rig, or just for fun&games?
How do you afford?
how fast is it lol
Yeah, it's just for fun. I mean, having three screens is useful from programming and such, but I built it mainly for games and listening to music.

This is my hobby and I love technology, so once I started working I just focused on getting the craziest setup that I can afford :) I don't make much money at all, so I have to prioritize. Consequentially, I live in a tiny apartment (downtown Montreal, though) and I drive a cheap car, but it's worth it IMO.

To give you an idea of its performance, here's my 3DMark11 score (Extreme Preset)

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37769942/x122_70_550_988mv_4.6GHz_4-way_11646.png

[fomoz]

Why is your first post in sci/tech?
I had an account here for a while and I decided to explore Misc since a lot of people are talking about it on another forum I post on (MontrealRacing). However, there's a lot of threads and it's really busy. When I saw this sub-forum, I decided to check it out, and this thread caught my attention. I didn't sign-up just to post here, though.

[HouseBro]

I had an account here for a while and I decided to explore Misc since a lot of people are talking about it on another forum I post on (MontrealRacing). However, there's a lot of threads and it's really busy. When I saw this sub-forum, I decided to check it out, and this thread caught my attention. I didn't sign-up just to post here, though.

rep'd for insane rig and the fact that you're at 0 lol

[Kemo1990]

Thanks! If you add up everything that I listed, it's over $15,000 actually :)

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37769942/GTX670_4-way.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37769942/Intel_IHS_TIM_Replacement/Intel_IHS_TIM_Replacement_017.jpgdafaq? im scared to have cards stacked on eachother like that, also you realize your setup cost about as much as a pretty decent car for a 25 year old right? im not even going over 1250 for my next build

[TedBuckland]

dafaq? im scared to have cards stacked on eachother like that, also you realize your setup cost about as much as a pretty decent car for a 25 year old right? im not even going over 1250 for my next build

I guess somebody who has computing stuff worth 15k at home doesn't have to worry about a car.

That's a setup id imagine someone gaming on that just got home in his shiny yellow lambo, lol.



With the 5000$ I was referring to your comp only.btw lol. Don't know how far audiosystems from that brand go, but I read that 2560x1440 (or so) monitors used for eyefinity hover around 1000$ EACH(!).


We should stop talking about the money now tho, lmao.

[fomoz]

dafaq? im scared to have cards stacked on eachother like that, also you realize your setup cost about as much as a pretty decent car for a 25 year old right? im not even going over 1250 for my next build
When I first put it together, I was scared too LOL! I thought it was going to be bad, but it's actually alright! The Thor V2 is a really nice case, though, and it has a fan blowing on the cards from the side. They're only hitting a bit over 70C overclocked and at 100% GPU usage and 80% fan speed in Heaven 3.0, that's the first throttling point for Kepler. In games at 50% GPU they're running at around 60C.

As far as deciding what to spend the money on, my thought process was the following. I only use the car to drive to work though and the drive is 20 minutes each way. I can spend $15K on something that I use 40 minutes per day at most, or I can get a kick-ass PC that I use the rest of the time. Once I got everything built, I realized that I definitely made the right choice. The car can wait :)

[SynapticCleft]

Thanks! If you add up everything that I listed, it's over $15,000 actually :)

[img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37769942/GTX670_4-way.jpg[img]

[img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37769942/Intel_IHS_TIM_Replacement/Intel_IHS_TIM_Replacement_017.jpg[img]HHHHHNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGG


How far did you overclock your gpu and cpu?

[graciejjbrazil]

Reps to the person who recommends me a the fastest possible laptop at the:

$1,000 price range

and

$500 - $800 price range

I just use it to watch youtube videos but I want to be able to watch a hour long video at 1080P without waiting for it to download.

[LiftingObjects]

Thanks! If you add up everything that I listed, it's over $15,000 actually :)

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37769942/GTX670_4-way.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37769942/Intel_IHS_TIM_Replacement/Intel_IHS_TIM_Replacement_017.jpgNice, using Noctua fans right? same I use. Mirin the dynaudio monitors, you into music production?

[SynapticCleft]

Reps to the person who recommends me a the fastest possible laptop at the:

$1,000 price range

and

$500 - $800 price range

I just use it to watch youtube videos but I want to be able to watch a hour long video at 1080P without waiting for it to download.Don't shell out $500-$1k for a laptop that will only be used for youtube. Invest in a better internet provider or plan, no hardware will make up for a terrible internet package.

But I would get this laptop:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215397

[jmonty]

Don't shell out $500-$1k for a laptop that will only be used for youtube. Invest in a better internet provider or plan, no hardware will make up for a terrible internet package.

But I would get this laptop:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215397

Random thought: Are SSDs in laptops reasonably priced yet?

[fomoz]

HHHHHNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGG


How far did you overclock your gpu and cpu?
In that 3DMark11 run I had the CPU at 4.6GHz, GPUs at 1220MHz (max boost), and VRAM at 3557MHz. This is only for 2560x1440 runs, though. The video cards don't work well in Surround due to a driver issue, so I'm waiting for nVidia to fix it. Gonna redo the overclock at that point to see what's the max they can handle at 8064x1440.

As you may know, Ivy Bridge uses a TIM between the IHS and the die instead fluxless solder like Sandy Bridge. The result is that it runs a lot hotter when overclocked. I replaced the TIM on mine with Noctua NT-H1 (posted a DIY with photos on another forum, can PM link), but it didn't work well. I put Arctic Silver 5 and I'm pretty much getting same temps as with the stock TIM. I'm still waiting for the Liquid Ultra I ordered, looking forward to trying 4.7GHz or more when I get it.


Nice, using Noctua fans right? same I use. Mirin the dynaudio monitors, you into music production?
Thanks! Yep, it's an amazing HSF! I love it! I like electronic dance music and I got the monitors in case I might decide to try producing, but I haven't done anything so far. Do you make any music yourself?

[LiftingObjects]

Thanks! Yep, it's an amazing HSF! I love it! I like electronic dance music and I got the monitors in case I might decide to try producing, but I haven't done anything so far. Do you make any music yourself? Yeah quality those Noctua HSFs. I dabble with Cubase from time 2 time, also a fan of electronic music, mainly dark/neurofunk drum & bass.

[graciejjbrazil]

Don't shell out $500-$1k for a laptop that will only be used for youtube. Invest in a better internet provider or plan, no hardware will make up for a terrible internet package.

But I would get this laptop:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215397

I got a 8gb of ram 750gb hdd with a core i5 2410m processor so that basic core i3 would not do it. I am looking more for a high end i7 processor maybe with an SSD in it. Alienware seems to be very high end and I dont know much about them but if they can handle high end games then they can handle 1080p movies I am guessing.

[jmonty]

I got a 8gb of ram 750gb hdd with a core i5 2410m processor so that basic core i3 would not do it. I am looking more for a high end i7 processor maybe with an SSD in it. Alienware seems to be very high end and I dont know much about them but if they can handle high end games then they can handle 1080p movies I am guessing.

For a G? Good luck with that, lol

[graciejjbrazil]

For a G? Good luck with that, lol

Explain your doubt please. I have an Asus with 8g ram and 750g hdd and Core i5 that I got for $540 refurbished. Newegg has an 128g internal SSD for $80 and a 2nd gen core i7 for about $280.

Plus these two products have it but I am not sure if that will really guarantee that it will operate fast.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215384
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834200517

[jmonty]

Ah, I thought they'd pair them with decent gpus

[SynapticCleft]

Random thought: Are SSDs in laptops reasonably priced yet?I haven't encountered a laptop yet with a SSD so I can't fully determine if they're reasonably priced yet.

Also I thought laptop ssd is the same as the desktop model. So if you think ssd prices are low right now, buy one now.



I got a 8gb of ram 750gb hdd with a core i5 2410m processor so that basic core i3 would not do it. I am looking more for a high end i7 processor maybe with an SSD in it. Alienware seems to be very high end and I dont know much about them but if they can handle high end games then they can handle 1080p movies I am guessing.Gaming laptops are not worth it. Laptop components don't age very well compared to desktops.

Alienware is extremely overpriced. The acer is bad for gaming since it has integrated graphics.

[2sweatyballz]

fcuk laptops mang. unless u have an actual job where u need to run semi-powerful apps on the run i.e. simulation software, photoshop on the go, etc. all you really need is a cheap azz netbook or even tablet will do. I had a laptop through 2 years of uni and never once brought that shiz to class for school work, i always brought it to class to zone out.

[SynapticCleft]

fcuk laptops mang. unless u have an actual job where u need to run semi-powerful apps on the run i.e. simulation software, photoshop on the go, etc. all you really need is a cheap azz netbook or even tablet will do. I had a laptop through 2 years of uni and never once brought that shiz to class for school work, i always brought it to class to zone out.Same here. Never again! Also most gaming laptops are extremely heavy and annoying to bring around with you and have ****ty battery life.

Im scared of really thin gaming laptops because im not sure how well it can remove heat from the components. My old Dell Vostro 1500 would BSOD on me if it reached a certain temp.

[graciejjbrazil]

I haven't encountered a laptop yet with a SSD so I can't fully determine if they're reasonably priced yet.

Also I thought laptop ssd is the same as the desktop model. So if you think ssd prices are low right now, buy one now.


Gaming laptops are not worth it. Laptop components don't age very well compared to desktops.

Alienware is extremely overpriced. The acer is bad for gaming since it has integrated graphics.

Why did you just tell someone that you have not encountered a laptop yet with a SSD when I just showed you two examples of one. Also I dont play games so not sure why you mention that. The only reason why I mentioned Alienware is because I assumed a high end gaming laptop would operate faster that a regular one and would maybe downlaod my 1080p videos at a faster rate.

[TedBuckland]

just make sure that you get one with SATA3 and compare the SSDs write/read rates with regular models like Crucial etc

[fomoz]

just make sure that you get one with SATA3 and compare the SSDs write/read rates with regular models like Crucial etc
Keep in mind that you can just buy an HDD and swap it for an SSD yourself (you might lose the warranty, though). That's what I did with my MSI GT683. It's a gaming laptop, but it was the perfect base for my needs. I bought it for database simulation and swapped its 750GB HDD for two 240GB Intel 520's in RAID-0 since it has two drive bays (plus a DVD-ROM). They usually come with really nice and fast HDDs, too, so you can either sell it or put it into a portable eSATA/USB HDD case.

I second the comments about gaming laptops. At 8 lbs, this thing isn't really portable. I leave it at work during the week and only take it home with me on weekends. If you're planning on buying a laptop that you'll carry with you on a daily basis, forget about gaming laptops. You'll regret it. Get an Ultrabook instead, they usually come stock with a 128GB SSD an 4GB RAM and at 3lbs they're actually portable. Plus, being very thin you don't need a dedicated laptop bag. I suggest getting one that has a DisplayPort, so you can connect a 1440p/1600p screen, then it's really banging! :)

[SynapticCleft]

Why did you just tell someone that you have not encountered a laptop yet with a SSD when I just showed you two examples of one. Also I dont play games so not sure why you mention that. The only reason why I mentioned Alienware is because I assumed a high end gaming laptop would operate faster that a regular one and would maybe downlaod my 1080p videos at a faster rate.What I meant was physically encountered one in real life. Not on the internet. Your download speeds are not dictated by fast cpu, gpu, and ram clock speeds found in most gaming computers. You will notice faster boot up times of your OS and other programs if you go with an SSD. If your unsatisfied with your internet speeds, having a highly clocked cpu or gpu won't help you dl faster.

My $200 netbook downloads youtube videos just as fast as my overclocked desktop.

[Defiled]

Reps to the person who recommends me a the fastest possible laptop at the:

$1,000 price range

and

$500 - $800 price range

I just use it to watch youtube videos but I want to be able to watch a hour long video at 1080P without waiting for it to download.

You don't need much for 1080p playback, my 4 year old lenovo can do that fine. Any sandybridge or ivybridge with Intel HD 3000/4000 will handle 1080p fine. If you want to have that playback on an actual 1080p screen though then that Is going to cost a pretty penny.

[Aje403]

Hi guys,

First build. Budget is 1700ish. Looking for feedback.

380 GPU http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007264E2A/ref=asc_df_B007264E2A2114327?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B007264E2A&hvpos=1o3&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=35138239387928847&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=
260 CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071
59 MEMORY http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231468
189 MOTHERBOARD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819
COOLER
80 DRIVE http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005T3GRNW/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1343450984&sr=1-1&keywords=seagate+barracuda+1tb+7200rpm&condition=new
140 CASE http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004X63JWS/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
99 POWER http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004M4N01Q/?tag=hyprod-20&hvadid=15468021459&hvpos=1o4&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=730889991835721464&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&ref=asc_df_B004M4N01Q
19 DISK DRIVE
109 MONITOR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009306
TOTAL

1255

My questions:
Do I need a cooler?
If you would upgrade/trim back on anything, what would it be?
Graphics card overkill? Anything else overkill?
Any websites go cheaper than Amazon?
Any other advice?

[TedBuckland]

Hi guys,

First build. Budget is 1700ish. Looking for feedback.

380 GPU http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007264E2A/ref=asc_df_B007264E2A2114327?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B007264E2A&hvpos=1o3&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=35138239387928847&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=
260 CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071
59 MEMORY http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231468
189 MOTHERBOARD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819
COOLER
80 DRIVE http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005T3GRNW/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1343450984&sr=1-1&keywords=seagate+barracuda+1tb+7200rpm&condition=new
140 CASE http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004X63JWS/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
99 POWER http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004M4N01Q/?tag=hyprod-20&hvadid=15468021459&hvpos=1o4&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=730889991835721464&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&ref=asc_df_B004M4N01Q
19 DISK DRIVE
109 MONITOR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009306
TOTAL

1255

My questions:
Do I need a cooler?
If you would upgrade/trim back on anything, what would it be?
Graphics card overkill? Anything else overkill?
Any websites go cheaper than Amazon?
Any other advice?


1. Since your CPU model is no unlocked k version and you wont be overlcocking it, I suggest no.
2. Nope, nothng overkill,
since youre 500$ under your budget id just go all out, go with an Ivy Bridge K version, 3570k for example since you have an Ivy Bridge motherboard anyway and maybe an even better graphics card.
3. if you go with the 2600 you could get an Ivy Bridge processor as an upgrade later up, or go for a better gpu when this becomes too slow, both should last a while tho



if youre in the US Id go with newegg or microcenter

[RusnConcussion]

Hi guys,

First build. Budget is 1700ish. Looking for feedback.

380 GPU http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007264E2A/ref=asc_df_B007264E2A2114327?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B007264E2A&hvpos=1o3&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=35138239387928847&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=
260 CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071
59 MEMORY http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231468
189 MOTHERBOARD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819
COOLER
80 DRIVE http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005T3GRNW/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1343450984&sr=1-1&keywords=seagate+barracuda+1tb+7200rpm&condition=new
140 CASE http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004X63JWS/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
99 POWER http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004M4N01Q/?tag=hyprod-20&hvadid=15468021459&hvpos=1o4&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=730889991835721464&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&ref=asc_df_B004M4N01Q
19 DISK DRIVE
109 MONITOR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009306
TOTAL

1255

My questions:
Do I need a cooler?
If you would upgrade/trim back on anything, what would it be?
Graphics card overkill? Anything else overkill?
Any websites go cheaper than Amazon?
Any other advice?

GPU: A GTX 670 is a better option for the same price on sale

PSU: if you can budget it, get a modular PSU. Whatever you do, do not buy the one you have chosen just because it's cheap, these can get loud, cause heat, and if they fail, will fry everything. Seasonic is very highly regarded for their PSUs
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=58217&vpn=X-850%20Gold&manufacture=Seasonic%20Electronics
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151110

CPU Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018 (these go on sale to ~$60 and are prius silent)

Case: this is a better option: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119213

Monitor: wait until a Dell 23" or 24" IPS goes on sale. They sell for $189-$240 on sale and are much better displays than TN panels. (This is ABSOLUTELY worth the extra money)

SSD: why did you not include an SSD? get an SSD. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227792

top sites for computer parts:
ncix.com
canadacomputers.com (Canada only)
newegg.com

[SynapticCleft]

My questions:
Do I need a cooler?
If you would upgrade/trim back on anything, what would it be?
Graphics card overkill? Anything else overkill?
Any websites go cheaper than Amazon?
Any other advice?Stock cooler is fine because you won't be overclocking with the cpu.

Graphics card is a monster, but grossly overpriced. I recommend this and it doesn't take up 3 I/O slots.

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Mini-Displayport-PCI-Express-Graphic-GV-R795WF3-3GD/dp/B007581QHG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1343480026&sr=1-1&keywords=7950

I would go with an i5 cpu if the rig you're building is mostly for games.



SSD: why did you not include an SSD? get an SSD. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227792
He probably didn't include an ssd since it's not essential to a pc build. A regular HDD will serve just as fine but will be a couple seconds slower on start up.

[jmonty]

He probably didn't include an ssd since it's not essential to a pc build. A regular HDD will serve just as fine but will be a couple seconds slower on start up.

But with his budget it'd be easy to fit a 256gb+ SSD in.

[RusnConcussion]

But with his budget it'd be easy to fit a 256gb+ SSD in.

my sentiments exactly.

[jmonty]

109 MONITOR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009306



i have samsung monitors, 27" and 23", which seem great so i'm going to recommend that brand. i got my 27" used from amazon about two years ago and have had no issues so that might be something to consider. newegg has a refurbed for $244 and this new for $279:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001551

but it is red, lol

honestly i'd rather spend ~half of what you are spending on a cpu and go with a bigger monitor.

[Aje403]

But with his budget it'd be easy to fit a 256gb+ SSD in.

I was thinking about replacing the HDD with an SSD altogether (don't care about storage too much). I'm not sure I can get one at a reasonable price over 128GB from a reputable brand. OCZ had a 256 for like 170 or maybe cheaper, but OCZ seems to have higher failure rights. Might grab a cheap 30 or 60 though to test drive the tech, though. In that case, if it breaks, it breaks.


Stock cooler is fine because you won't be overclocking with the cpu.

Graphics card is a monster, but grossly overpriced. I recommend this and it doesn't take up 3 I/O slots.

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Mini-Displayport-PCI-Express-Graphic-GV-R795WF3-3GD/dp/B007581QHG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1343480026&sr=1-1&keywords=7950

I would go with an i5 cpu if the rig you're building is mostly for games.


He probably didn't include an ssd since it's not essential to a pc build. A regular HDD will serve just as fine but will be a couple seconds slower on start up.

Still unsure about the processor. I might overclock it in the future. Thanks for the tip on the GPU - if I do go with a 7950, does the difference in brand matter much? Something has to account for that price difference.


1. Since your CPU model is no unlocked k version and you wont be overlcocking it, I suggest no.
2. Nope, nothng overkill,
since youre 500$ under your budget id just go all out, go with an Ivy Bridge K version, 3570k for example since you have an Ivy Bridge motherboard anyway and maybe an even better graphics card.
3. if you go with the 2600 you could get an Ivy Bridge processor as an upgrade later up, or go for a better gpu when this becomes too slow, both should last a while tho



if youre in the US Id go with newegg or microcenter

Is the Ivy Bridge really an upgrade? Read they overheat a lot - trying to avoid that. I'd rather get a solid CPU now so I don't need to upgrade in 2-3,
so might stick with the i7 2600k and get an unlocked version. Not sure if I'm being delusional and just throwing money away though.


GPU: A GTX 670 is a better option for the same price on sale

PSU: if you can budget it, get a modular PSU. Whatever you do, do not buy the one you have chosen just because it's cheap, these can get loud, cause heat, and if they fail, will fry everything. Seasonic is very highly regarded for their PSUs
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=58217&vpn=X-850%20Gold&manufacture=Seasonic%20Electronics
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151110

CPU Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018 (these go on sale to ~$60 and are prius silent)

Case: this is a better option: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119213

Monitor: wait until a Dell 23" or 24" IPS goes on sale. They sell for $189-$240 on sale and are much better displays than TN panels. (This is ABSOLUTELY worth the extra money)

SSD: why did you not include an SSD? get an SSD. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227792

top sites for computer parts:
ncix.com
canadacomputers.com (Canada only)
newegg.com

Good info. Going to switch to that case, and thanks for the heads up on the PSU. Will do more research on those, and may end up going with yours.

I think I'm going to switch to upgrade to an HD 7970 instead. It looks like it keeps up to pace with the 670/680, and it also stays cooler when overclocked, and I'm betting the higher VRAM will pay off for heavily modded skyrim/future texture-heavy rpg's. Can get it for only $30 more than the 7950, too.

Since I'm new to building, temperature and durability are my prime concern. I know a bit about how they work from classes, but it isn't easy grokking all this nomenclature they tack on.

[TedBuckland]

They do not "overheat" as such, they just get warmer than Sandy bridge CPUs, when overclocked. If you dont plan to do a ****load of videoediting, photoediting or 3D modeling and such, you will not use Hyperthreading even once, which is pretty much they only difference between i5 and i7, Id recommend you going with an i5 3570k. Its overkill for pretty much all games right now and you can get an aftermarket CPU cooler, which wont be quite the problem at your budget and overlock it to a solid 4Ghz without ANY heatproblems whatsoever.


I think, if you dont need Hyperthreading, def. go for the Ivy Bridge 3570K and invest the saved money in a SSD and GPU.


Also, if you have a microcenter near you, you can get it together with a motherboard for a huge discount, as stated multiple times troughout this thread

[TouchdownRobots]

Also, if you have a microcenter near you, you can get it together with a motherboard for a huge discount, as stated multiple times troughout this thread

People say this all the time but never mention that you'll have to pay sales tax at a brick and mortar store, whereas you usually dont at newegg. Newegg generally will give you at least a $15 combo discount for a motherboard and CPU.

[RusnConcussion]

Any of you brahs use fan controllers? I just picked a NZXT Sentry Mesh up for my case fans and two of my fans make a clicking noise when they are between 40% and 100% speed. Pls halp.

fans maxing clicking noise: Bitfenix Spectre Pro 200mm & 230mm fluid dynamic bearing fans
fans working as intended: 2 Cooler Master 200mm sleeve fans & a Bitfenix Spectre Pro 140mm FDB fan

the NZXT Mesh has 30w per channel, which seems ok as the highest power draw on a fan is only ~5w

[Kemo1990]

still not sure if i want to make a new rig for GW2/deadspace3/dishonored or keep my i3/560ti

[2sweatyballz]

Any of you brahs use fan controllers? I just picked a NZXT Sentry Mesh up for my case fans and two of my fans make a clicking noise when they are between 40% and 100% speed. Pls halp.

fans maxing clicking noise: Bitfenix Spectre Pro 200mm & 230mm fluid dynamic bearing fans
fans working as intended: 2 Cooler Master 200mm sleeve fans & a Bitfenix Spectre Pro 140mm FDB fan

the NZXT Mesh has 30w per channel, which seems ok as the highest power draw on a fan is only ~5w

im using a scythe master 4 channel fan controller, works fine no clicky noise. using it with 4 scythe ultra kaze 3000rpm fans

[RusnConcussion]

im using a scythe master 4 channel fan controller, works fine no clicky noise. using it with 4 scythe ultra kaze 3000rpm fans

it sounds like something is slightly touching the fan blades when they spin...fuuuu

[Fanatik]

build a new rig

BSOD at random times..

dis is gona be gud

pretty sure its either vid card driver or ram

[SynapticCleft]

Any of you brahs use fan controllers? I just picked a NZXT Sentry Mesh up for my case fans and two of my fans make a clicking noise when they are between 40% and 100% speed. Pls halp.

fans maxing clicking noise: Bitfenix Spectre Pro 200mm & 230mm fluid dynamic bearing fans
fans working as intended: 2 Cooler Master 200mm sleeve fans & a Bitfenix Spectre Pro 140mm FDB fan

the NZXT Mesh has 30w per channel, which seems ok as the highest power draw on a fan is only ~5w
I think it's a problem with most NZXT fan controllers. I have the NZXT Sentry 2 and I get the clicking noise too.

[TedBuckland]

Woooooot my parts just arrived. Cant wait to put it all together!

Alrdy testing out the monitor with my laptop right now, and damn its awesome. :D

Got a question tho:

I ordered 8 GB of RAM and forgot to mention that I wanted 2 x 4 GB, now I ended up getting Corsair XMS3 1600 4 x 2 GB? Is Quad channel any better/worse than Dual?

[SynapticCleft]

What is your CPU?

You will be fine, there is no significant advantage of having 4 dimms or RAM vs. 2 dimms other than those 4 dimms are certified to work together out of the box.

[TedBuckland]

3570k, alright thx.

[Renskol]

Recently built a new comp, spec's are nothing special (spent like $1300). Last computer was built in 2007, needed to upgrade lol.

Asrock Z77 Professional-M M/B
Intel 3770 (Stock Cooler)
Thermaltake 700w PSU
GTX 570
8GB DDR3 2133 Ram
NZXT Phantom

http://i.imgur.com/LhPXJ.png

http://i.imgur.com/2bgVq.png

http://i.imgur.com/qbYU2.png

[HouseBro]

at a cross roads.

i53670k OC'd to 4.2
corsair vengance 1600 8gigs
SSD
MSI Z77

1080p screen, been set on getting a 670 buttttt for the price a 7950 is so damn tempting. WAT DO?!?!?

[RusnConcussion]

at a cross roads.

i53670k OC'd to 4.2
corsair vengance 1600 8gigs
SSD
MSI Z77

1080p screen, been set on getting a 670 buttttt for the price a 7950 is so damn tempting. WAT DO?!?!?

get a GTX 680 ;)

[jmonty]

at a cross roads.

i53670k OC'd to 4.2
corsair vengance 1600 8gigs
SSD
MSI Z77

1080p screen, been set on getting a 670 buttttt for the price a 7950 is so damn tempting. WAT DO?!?!?

dunno..

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/550?vs=598

[mrinflatable]

hey brah's

3x dell 24" ultrasharp.

gunna rebuild comp soon

[TedBuckland]

still need a SSD. Any recommendations?

Pending between the Vertex4 series, the Samsung 830 and the ADATA S510.

What to get? Whatever I get the cheapest?

[Shortofdaybreak]

Whoever posted those Yamakasi 27 inch displays earlier in the thread...I just ordered one and it came today. (They shipped in like 2 days. fast as fuuuuk cuz.) and it's biuriful.

[TouchdownRobots]

still need a SSD. Any recommendations?

Pending between the Vertex4 series, the Samsung 830 and the ADATA S510.

What to get? Whatever I get the cheapest?

Samsung 830 or Crucial M4.

[toneekay]

Samsung 830 or Corsair M4.

This... I lucked out and got a 256gb Samsun 830 for like $180; it's the B O M B D O T C O M!

Stupid fast, and plenty enough space to store several games.

[jmonty]

This... I lucked out and got a 256gb Samsun 830 for like $180; it's the B O M B D O T C O M!

Stupid fast, and plenty enough space to store several games.

i'm thinking that'd be enough space for me. i've had my computer for a few years and have used barely that much storage

[TedBuckland]

So I couldnt wait for case and SSD to arrive, so I put everythng together on my mainboard box to make sure its all working. I let it run for a few min and then entered BIOS. Does the CPU handle any load there alrdy? Because with the Intel Stock cooler my 3570k was at 44C, thatd be pretty high for a idle temp, wouldnt it?

[Prim3]

So I couldnt wait for case and SSD to arrive, so I put everythng together on my mainboard box to make sure its all working. I let it run for a few min and then entered BIOS. Does the CPU handle any load there alrdy? Because with the Intel Stock cooler my 3570k was at 44C, thatd be pretty high for a idle temp, wouldnt it?

As soon as the computer starts.. the CPU is doing something already. 44 is normal if it's the ****ty intel stock cooler. As long as it passed the beep test (POST) then you're good IMO.

[TedBuckland]

couldnt do the beep test. No speaker attached. I got into the BIOS tho, so it should be fine or not? The Vidcard put out a perfectly fine signal to my monitor and the CPU got recorgnized as 3570K @ 3.4 Ghz in the BIOS. So im fine, or not?

I know, I ask a ****load of questions:D but im going to get the Xigmatek Dark Knight Nighthawk Edition (Yes I know retarded name) as CPU cooler, loving the looks of it. Will it have similar performance to a 212Evo? Not much reviews around, but the few I read were good

[toneekay]

i'm thinking that'd be enough space for me. i've had my computer for a few years and have used barely that much storage

Yup, I've only used like <120gb and I have over 10+ games on that same drive along with other crap.

[HouseBro]

whatcha guys think bout this monitor i just ordered?

Been set on an ASUS monitor but i just noticed this one in the email add this morning

190, came wiith a 20 dollar gift card

Was planning on getting a 2ms repsonse time but I hadn't looked into this IPS before and it really sounded nice to me so i pulled the trigger

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236288

[KilaByte]

Need help deciding on a gtx 670, which one would you gamers go with? Been reading and some say MSI, others say Gigabyte, etc. Also is the 4gb superclocked model worth the $50 for someone that might be running some Skyrim mods?

[PatHead]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=24-009-266&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=20#scrollFullInfo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009255


should i buy one of these monitors? looking for a good gaming monitor around 120-140 about 22-24 inches

these have gotten good reviews