**Official PC rig Pics/Specs/Mods thread PART V ** GOAT PC Master Race Checking In!**

[InstantLoser]

Fuk all these greedy companies, if it wasn't for profits we probably would've terraformed and colonized Mars by now.

If it wasn't for profits, nobody working for these "greedy" companies would make jack squat for a living, thus having no incentive to work hard/innovate, and we'd be living in the 50's, at best.

That said, Intel has lost their minds with their current pricing scheme.

[MrJensenn]

Wow. Rip.
Seriously.

Wait... so basically AMD CPUs are manufactured independently and then added onto the infinity fabric, while the Intel ones are manufactured in a block, so if one fails that's it. Therefore using AMD's process, the cost of production scales linearly with cores, while Intel's price scales exponentially. So even if AMD cores are slower than Intel's, they can offer more cores at a fraction of the cost. Smart.

Not just if one 'fails', they can match silicon with like silicon. With intels method, you have, say, 15 cores that can run at 3.2ghz while 9 can only run at 2.8ghz, tough titties the entire CPU now runs at 2.8ghz unless you want to accept a massive loss and sell a 14 core 3.2ghz CPU. With AMD, that never happens. They build 10x 8-core clusters/complexes, 3x of them run at 3.2ghz, 4x of them at 3.1ghz wile the last 3 run at 2.8ghz. Take the 3x that run at 3.2ghz and build a 24 core, take 4x to make a 32 core at 3.1ghz and selectively disable cores on the last 3 to make a 3ghz 20 core. AMD can use so much more of what they end up with it's incredible. They could build a 24 core CPU running at the same clock speeds of intels best xeon out of their literal scraps. Take the **** clusters, build a 4x cluster CPU and disable 8 of the hotter cores, and then sell it for whatever they want because those were going to the bin otherwise.

[PositiveCrew]

Just got the parts to build my neighbor kid's PC.

Going with dual monitors so he knows the good life.

[iabs]

If it wasn't for profits, nobody working for these "greedy" companies would make jack squat for a living, thus having no incentive to work hard/innovate, and we'd be living in the 50's, at best.

That said, Intel has lost their minds with their current pricing scheme.

ok capt obvious.

If it wasn't for corporate greed we would be blah blah blah.

happy?

[matthew2474]

PCPartPicker part list:

CPU: Intel - Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($171.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card ($392.88 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Samsung - SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Razer - BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($133.99 @ B&H)
Mouse: Razer - Naga Epic Chroma Wireless Laser Mouse ($126.97 @ Amazon)
Total: $1082.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-08 17:58 EDT-0400

Got all this, with a 760 for 200$. I than bought the 1070. Plus a monitor just didn't add it to the list.

Trying to decide to either just get a ssd or just go all our and get a better processor.

[Azzurri]

Really want to see how Threadripper turns out!

[InstantLoser]

Finally got my 1080 Ti's on AIO water. Idle temps are 26-30 degrees, load temps max at 42.

[matthew2474]

PCPartPicker part list:

CPU: Intel - Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($171.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI - Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.88 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital - RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.44 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card ($392.88 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT - Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.89 @ OutletPC)

Optical Drive: Samsung - SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($24.88 @ OutletPC)

Keyboard: Razer - BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($133.99 @ B&H)

Mouse: Razer - Naga Epic Chroma Wireless Laser Mouse ($126.97 @ Amazon)

Total: $1082.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-08 17:58 EDT-0400

Got all this, with a 760 for 200$. I than bought the 1070. Plus a monitor just didn't add it to the list.

Trying to decide to either just get a ssd or just go all our and get a better processor.

If anyone has any suggestions as to what to upgrade first I'd appreciate it.

[MrJensenn]

If anyone has any suggestions as to what to upgrade first I'd appreciate it.

Depends on what you're gonna do.

A SSD would generally be enough if you're just gonna casually game.
If you get very bad performance you can buy a Ryzen 1600 and a B350 mobo (Asus Strix B350F e.g. or you could get even cheaper boards, Asus has many good boards).

[nosirrahx]

If anyone has any suggestions as to what to upgrade first I'd appreciate it.

SSD and GPU is what you will feel and you already have a new GPU.

There are CPU upgrades for 1150 but the holy damn are they expensive price : performance. The Core i7-4770K with an OC would be a nice bump......but not nice enough to justify $400.

[ralphlaurenbrah]

If anyone has any suggestions as to what to upgrade first I'd appreciate it.

Get a SSD over a better processor. SSD make a huge difference, its crazy.

[matthew2474]

Depends on what you're gonna do.

A SSD would generally be enough if you're just gonna casually game.
If you get very bad performance you can buy a Ryzen 1600 and a B350 mobo (Asus Strix B350F e.g. or you could get even cheaper boards, Asus has many good boards).

Awsome thanks for the suggestions guys. Looks like most people just recommend a ssd so that's what ill go with. Than ill buy a 1440p monitor.

[TrancePhreak07]

Wow. Rip.
Seriously.

Watched this, didn't realize the advantage of the infinity fabric in that way.



GG intel, maybe you can stop shafting us with ridiculous prices now.

[eod8989]

How long does it take to add more ram to a pc?

[KRANE]

How long does it take to add more ram to a pc?

How long does it take to screw in a light bulb? Answer: it depend on where the light bulb is located.

If anyone has any suggestions as to what to upgrade first I'd appreciate it.

Its not that generic. That depends on what programs you're running. An SSD could make a noticeable difference or very little.

[nosirrahx]

Watched this, didn't realize the advantage of the infinity fabric in that way.

GG intel, maybe you can stop shafting us with ridiculous prices now.

I believe that there is a small downside to "infinity fabric". If the app/OS is not aware of a core linked to another core and treats them like they are on the same core there can be a small latency hit as the cores talk to each other.

This is fixable though. If the app/OS knows which processing cores can talk to each other more efficiently then the app/OS can link up threads using the same data on the same core.

We are already starting to see optimization so this seems to be a simple fix.

[nosirrahx]

I believe that there is a small downside to "infinity fabric". If the app/OS is not aware of a core linked to another core and treats them like they are on the same core there can be a small latency hit as the cores talk to each other.

This is fixable though. If the app/OS knows which processing cores can talk to each other more efficiently then the app/OS can link up threads using the same data on the same core.

We are already starting to see optimization so this seems to be a simple fix.

Vid here explains it (ADHD tune to 9:30):

[eod8989]

What is the best alternative to the rx 480? I heard the rx 480 is worth like $500 on ebay now and i want to sell it.

[InstantLoser]

What is the best alternative to the rx 480? I heard the rx 480 is worth like $500 on ebay now and i want to sell it.

If you can get $500, get a GTX 1080. A GTX 1070 would be next best.

[eod8989]

If you can get $500, get a GTX 1080. A GTX 1070 would be next best.

Would a 1080 work on an i5 6402?

[InstantLoser]

Would a 1080 work on an i5 6402?

Absolutely.

[TrancePhreak07]

Vid here explains it (ADHD tune to 9:30):

That makes sense. Seems like some games are getting better already as well..

Hopefully in the next gen they can reduce that latency between the CCXs. Also getting them to go beyond the 4GHz barrier without stupid amounts of voltage/cooling would be nice too.

[MrJensenn]

The speed between CCXs (infinity fabric) is dependent on RAM speed.

Thus the higher MHz RAM, the faster the communication between CCXs.

[MrJensenn]

[anonymous]

Can anyone recommend me a "gaming pc starter pack" like a case with a motherboard and PSU for around £300?

[MrJensenn]

Can anyone recommend me a "gaming pc starter pack" like a case with a motherboard and PSU for around £300?

A gaming pc for 300 GBP?

Or what do you actually want?

[i3oosted]

Finished the build and it's great.

I wanted to add more RGB lighting and was wondering can I add a different brand of rgb case fans to my case or do they all have to be same brand?

Currently have Corsair 460x with sp120 rgb fans but want to add thermaltake riing rgb fans too, will it work?

[Smoogler]

Wholesaler by me is selling a EVGA GTX 1080 Superclocked, apparently was an amazon return. They listed it at 799 and I got them down to 550.

My question is would a warranty still exist through EVGA? they dont have a receipt or any other info. If I do buy it there is a 30 day return on it still.

550 all in is a steal I'm thinking for a 1080

[Fred87nc]

Wholesaler by me is selling a EVGA GTX 1080 Superclocked, apparently was an amazon return. They listed it at 799 and I got them down to 550.

My question is would a warranty still exist through EVGA? they dont have a receipt or any other info. If I do buy it there is a 30 day return on it still.

550 all in is a steal I'm thinking for a 1080

just get a 1080 ti breh, they run around 600

[Smoogler]

just get a 1080 ti breh, they run around 600

I'm in canada 550 is like 400 usd or so. All 1080ti in canada are sitting pretty at 1099 which is 750 usd