**Official PC rig Pics/Specs/mods thread PART 2** Show us what you got brahs

[niktak11]

6GB version? So the titan haha?

I think they make a 6GB version of the 780TI now

[FresshStart]

I think they make a 6GB version of the 780TI now

Can't find any on the site i'm ordering everything on, I'll have a look on other sites.

Had a look on the evga site, only up to 3gb 780tis.

EDIT: No luck finding anything man, also can anyone recommend a good gaming monitor? I'm selling my current Asus to my brother.

All bought brahs, can't wait till it arrives and the build begins!

[SynapticCleft]

Spent most of yesterday evening resoldering new LEDs from radioshack on my CPU and GPU waterblock. looksnice.png



(potato pic)

Can't find any on the site i'm ordering everything on, I'll have a look on other sites.

Had a look on the evga site, only up to 3gb 780tis.

EDIT: No luck finding anything man, also can anyone recommend a good gaming monitor? I'm selling my current Asus to my brother.

All bought brahs, can't wait till it arrives and the build begins!

Do you care if your monitors have a higher refresh rates or higher resolution?

[Domina8r]

Still struggling to get used to this 27 inch monitor 1440p......had it three months, still seems too big and overwhelming for a desktop....been using a controller for all my games because its too close for a keyboard

[BennyJr169]

Still struggling to get used to this 27 inch monitor 1440p......had it three months, still seems too big and overwhelming for a desktop....been using a controller for all my games because its too close for a keyboard

I'm going to get one soon

[misc_brah]

Still struggling to get used to this 27 inch monitor 1440p......had it three months, still seems too big and overwhelming for a desktop....been using a controller for all my games because its too close for a keyboard

same size/res as mine. I love it.

it's beautiful. I'd still like a multi monitor set up though

[shanedawg]

That in white is nice and saves me a few dollers to. Now i'm not sure which case I want haha, I like the aesthetics of the 820. But that bigger window panel is nice.

Its a sick case. I'm sure you plan on watercooling too? The 810 is a much better case for it than the 820 as well. Your choice though brah lol

[cowmooolester93]

I'm sure they're talking about integrated intel graphics. If you're gonna be gaming you'll want a dedicated gpu anyways

Gotcha. Thanks.

[Renegade83]

Any brahs gaming at 2560x1600? If so what video card setup you using?

[everblue]

Any brahs gaming at 2560x1600? If so what video card setup you using?

I've ran a 780 Ti and 290x on 2560x1440. They both handle high resolutions well.

If I were you I would keep an eye out on the R9 290s. they're not that much slower than a 290x and you can grab one for less than $350 and it will come with 3 games.

[Rows4lyfe]

Decided to go dual screen. Not amazing but i like it. Just can't decide weather or not i prefer the second monitor running off the laptop or the PC. Think i probably prefer it running off the pc.

[FresshStart]

Do you care if your monitors have a higher refresh rates or higher resolution?

Nah man, doesn't bother me to much for either, just want a decent monitor mines a bit old now.

[IrishPilot]

Guys what CPU would you suggest for a modest build for primarily simple home/desktop use? Ive got a gaming rig configured, but need to build another for the family for browsing, itunes, movies etc. Thanks!

[cyde]

Guys what CPU would you suggest for a modest build for primarily simple home/desktop use? Ive got a gaming rig configured, but need to build another for the family for browsing, itunes, movies etc. Thanks!

Pentium G3220 is nice for htpc and web browsing. You can build a solid rig for sub $300 with that Haswell chip.

[IrishPilot]

Pentium G3220 is nice for htpc and web browsing. You can build a solid rig for sub $300 with that Haswell chip.

So assuming I have a psu, case, and monitor...what board and memory would you place with that chip?

[LinuxJon]

Guys what CPU would you suggest for a modest build for primarily simple home/desktop use? Ive got a gaming rig configured, but need to build another for the family for browsing, itunes, movies etc. Thanks!

I assume you're going to be running Windows with this? I only ask because I'm going to suggest an AMD APU (integrated graphics + cpu) and the driver with those can be fussy on alternative OS's.

I really, really think that the A8-6600k is a great value for a basic desktop setup right now. It's quad core, and also comes with a pretty solid integrated graphics chip. Plus, the power consumption is reasonable at 100w and it's only ~$100.

[IrishPilot]

I assume you're going to be running Windows with this? I only ask because I'm going to suggest an AMD APU (integrated graphics + cpu) and the driver with those can be fussy on alternative OS's.

I really, really think that the A8-6600k is a great value for a basic desktop setup right now. It's quad core, and also comes with a pretty solid integrated graphics chip. Plus, the power consumption is reasonable at 100w and it's only ~$100.

Yup...windows 7

[LinuxJon]

Yup...windows 7

Would definitely look at the A8-6600k then. The HD 8570D that's on the chip should do a better job than any motherboard integrated graphics solution, and the driver is super simple to install with Win 7. The CPU is also very adaquate for anything but gaming use. I'm happy with mine, to be sure.

The board I use with it is the Asus A88XM-A, for reference. Good value board as well.

[IrishPilot]

I also just had a bud offer me an old e8400. Thoughts?

[LinuxJon]

I also just had a bud offer me an old e8400. Thoughts?

A whole PC or just the chip?

It's not terrible. My father has one in his daily Windows 7 computer. It's only dual-core, but if you have enough memory, aren't rendering graphics or gaming, it's not too laggy.

[IrishPilot]

A whole PC or just the chip?

It's not terrible. My father has one in his daily Windows 7 computer. It's only dual-core, but if you have enough memory, aren't rendering graphics or gaming, it's not too laggy.

Just the chip. I think I would like something with more punch though. I'm really looking for a good budget processor, video card, and motherboard. I think I'll carry over my memory if it works and I've got a good power supply.

[LinuxJon]

Just the chip. I think I would like something with more punch though. I'm really looking for a good budget processor, video card, and motherboard. I think I'll carry over my memory if it works and I've got a good power supply.

If you aren't gaming, there is no sense in dumping much cash on a video card. Either get an APU like the 6600k that has the GPU on the CPU chip, or get a basic quad-core processor and a HD6450. I don't know if you can still find them, but the Phenom X4 965 was one of my favorites and still uses the AM3+ socket.

How about:
Asus M5A78 board (~$65)
Phenom X4 965 ($100) or FX-6300 ($120)
HD6450 GPU ($50)

[misc_brah]

Just the chip. I think I would like something with more punch though. I'm really looking for a good budget processor, video card, and motherboard. I think I'll carry over my memory if it works and I've got a good power supply.

could you not use onboard graphics?

i built a pc for light use like you and i only use onboard which is fine for playing hd stuff

[clicketyclack]

what's the best rig for bitcoin mining? i'm trying to get into that **** fast

[niktak11]

what's the best rig for bitcoin mining? i'm trying to get into that **** fast

You're a little late to the party

[toneekay]

Was selling my card, and happened to snap this awesome phuckin' pic!

[KilaByte]

What are you moving on to?^

[00o]

Contemplating a new build, but CPU prices fluctuate a bit too much these days for my liking.

Just yesterday 4770k was $300. Today it's $340 everywhere.

[niktak11]

Contemplating a new build, but CPU prices fluctuate a bit too much these days for my liking.

Just yesterday 4770k was $300. Today it's $340 everywhere.

It frequently goes on sale for $250 (even $200 sometimes)

[StrongPost]

It frequently goes on sale for $250 (even $200 sometimes)

Where have you seen a 4770K for $200? I got my 4670k for $210