"I Need a New PC!" 2014 Part 2. Read OP, your 2500K will run Witcher 3. MX100s! 970!
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Yeah..... money starting to burn a hole in my pocket.
Thanks, can you, or anyone, recommend any sub $100 PSUs that are quiet under load? I'm not really looking for anything beyond 600W. I have a 4670K and a 280X.
anotherthought
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Hmm, Just ran an out-of-the case mobo test for a minute and the 4670k idled at around 37-39C(98-102F), normal? Will it run higher/lower inside the case with gpu. air flow and all that?
Yes.
Sounds pretty normal depending on ambient temperature, load temperatures are more important. Which heatsink are you using?
Absolutely yes. The x86 folder is for applications which don't have 64-bit versions.
Yes. One is for 64 bit programs, the other is for the rest (the x86 one).
Oh thanks, I didn't know that. That calms me.
Yet I'm worried about my computer hanging at the bootup screen with all the options when I restart it. =/
anotherthought
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Stock.
Did another test in the bios with mobo and fans mounted and ran til temperatures stabilized:
Turbo Boost Enabled: 42-43C(107-109F)
Turbo boost disabled: 40C(104F)
Guess I'll get everything hooked up and check the load temp.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
AKG Q701s on sale for $149 at Massdrop!
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-q701-audiophile-headphones
Do I go for it, and finally splurge on a Soundblaster ZX?
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/akg-q701-audiophile-headphones
Do I go for it, and finally splurge on a Soundblaster ZX?
First I've heard of this website, very interesting. Still love my AKGs.
Also, this made me lol
There's a number of them in the Gaming Setup thread.
Gumbie
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First I've heard of this website, very interesting. Still love my AKGs.
Also, this made me lol
There's a number of them in the Gaming Setup thread.
Nice...
Because buying a prebuilt computer makes you a total pussy.
Pretty much right? Seems like they'd have a hard time getting a "Massdrop" on specific PC components too. Getting a nice big discount on some of those dedicated gaming boxes would likely make them damn good buys. Oh well.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
First I've heard of this website, very interesting. Still love my AKGs.
Also, this made me lol
There's a number of them in the Gaming Setup thread.
Massdrop is legit. Been around for about a year; usually have some good deals on quality audiophile gear you haven't heard of, and/or computer accessories. Only bought one or two things, but I still like to check in every week or so.
Really toying with splurging. If I could find a ZX for $100, I'd do it...
Rival arrived today, wow. Feels so good to play games with from the little test drive I have given it.
Please post some full impressions in here once you've given it a proper go. I need to get a new mouse because my RAT7 is dying and right now it's a toss-up between the Rival and the Corsair M65.
I can tell you that the Rival has a far more accurate sensor, objectively. The M65 uses a laser sensor with native accel and required interpolation at certain DPI settings. The Rival is optical and gives true tracking.
The build quality on the M65 is a lot higher, the aluminum frame is super nice. But that's about the only thing it has going for it compared to other similar priced mice.
SneakyStephan
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the 'new' 4690k is out here in my local pc store
235 euros (vs 209 for the old 4670k)
Sigh, it's always the same...
235 euros (vs 209 for the old 4670k)
Sigh, it's always the same...
nerv
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Alright, I'm set and ready for my new build, the 4690k seem to be in stock so here's my final build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Air 540
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1218.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-18 18:13 EDT-0400
Disregard the prices, I'm ordering from EU.
Any complaints?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Air 540
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1218.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-18 18:13 EDT-0400
Disregard the prices, I'm ordering from EU.
Any complaints?
Not favorably. It suffers from angle snapping and prediction.
That's really subjective. I think so though.
Damn, my only problem with the Rival is that it doesn't have a thumb rest. I've grown really use to the thumb rest on my RAT7. Why is choosing a new mouse such a difficult endeavour ;__;
Try for 2x4GB RAM. Means if one stick ever died (unlikely) then you'd have one to rely on
I appreciate all suggestions, as I have very little knowledge about this. I forgot to mention that I'm from Europe, if that is important for the availability of some parts.
My budget is of 700 (about 950$).
Where in Europe? What websites are you looking at to buy from?
nerv
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Connecting through a port that supports HDMI 1.4 means 30Hz @ 3840x2160, no matter how you chose to drive it.
The possibility I'm questioning about actually isn't simply that: is using a HDMI 2.0 cable and connect to the monitor using a display port 1.2 adapter. The monitor hdmi input is 1.4, so connecting a 2.0 cable with an adapter through the display port wouldn't it theorically get more bandwidth as I would be using a 2.0 cable and be 60hz?
jfoul
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(1) $338.00 Used - Like New (Amazon Warehouse)
(3) $330.88 Used - Very Good (Amazon Warehouse)
Gigabyte R9 290X
(3) $330.88 Used - Very Good (Amazon Warehouse)
Gigabyte R9 290X
Monitor input through display port 1.2 is 60hz, the thing that makes me ask this possibility is that. Again, as I said, I would be using an HDMI 2.0 cable and connect to the monitor through a display 1.2 adapter and to the graphics card without adapter, directly through HDMI input.
Hyper 212 could save you some cash and is still a very effective cooler.
The rest looks solid. Considered an SSD?
nerv
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Is it reasonably quiet as well? 140mm always seemed the way to go in that respect, but the Phantek is probably a bit excessive, yeah.
I already have a 256GB MX100, which isn't listed.
Dave_6
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Is it worth buying these if I don't have a dedicated soundcard?
Just double checked, and all the Rev 2.0 EK 290/290X blocks fit on it as well.
Oh dear.
Oh dear.
It is if you will be buying a dedicated sound card at some future point
Just double checked, and all the Rev 2.0 EK 290/290X blocks fit on it as well.
Oh dear.
real talk you should hop on that. anybody looking for a gpu should.
Rogue_Ledr
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Has anyone here bought from IBuyPower lately? Are they reputable?
If you have a problem with a system, do they stand by their product and fix it in an efficient manner?
I don't want to buy from a company like Dell if I can help it, but these smaller PC assemblers aren't as reputable as they are when it comes to warranties.
If you have a problem with a system, do they stand by their product and fix it in an efficient manner?
I don't want to buy from a company like Dell if I can help it, but these smaller PC assemblers aren't as reputable as they are when it comes to warranties.
I've thought about getting one of these, swapping it for my GTX 780, then selling my old card for ~$100 extra. But I'm torn.
I just don't understand how you possibly think this would work? When you have a chain of devices you are always limited by the lowest/weakest in that chain.
It's alright yeah. You can always chance the fan on it if you're not happy, or stick with your original cooler. You'll not go wrong with either.
Good SSD choice.
I'm probably overcomplicating my question, but
HDMI 2.0 supports 4k at 60hz and is coming out soon.
Minidisplay port 1.2 already supports 4k at 60hz.
Monitor has minidisplay port 1.2.
I want to connect a HDMI 2.0 device to the monitor.
Can I just use an adapter to minidisplay port and it will work 4k 60hz?
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