Gaming PC building regrets!! =^{
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crimsonheadGCN
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Another regret was buying a Blu Ray drive and not using it because there is no native support for it and I have spend $100 for software to remove the hardware DRM.
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Deleted member 22576
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Makemkv has a free demo that you can use endlessly...
Really strange, 770 here and everything on ultra and I get 70fps+ no problem, even averaging 80+ on some maps. China rising maps have huge drops for some reason.
KlytusImBored
Member
Wow - our builds are really close. Also my first build after tons of research. I agree I'm not really regretting anything either - except someone just posted something I hadn't thought of...hopefully this doesn't happen. But he mentioned lazy programmers not optimizing for 4 cores instead of 8. But whatever, I always do console and PC....no regrets!
-COOLIO-
The Everyman
True, it was only a 30 dollar difference too.
The heatsink is complete overkill. Fits in my case but I don't over clock. I guess I'll use it in the future when my CPU starts lagging but until then it's really not doing much for my setup.
There's my heatsink, looooove it.
Avid Reading Horse
Member
I think every PC I built since the ol' Celeron 300A -> 450mhz build I've had regrets on. Previous build with ATI what was it... x1800xt? What a piece of junk. Sounded like a jet engine... the whole system would crash semi frequently, was more useful after I subbed in a cheap Nvidia replacement a couple of years later.
Then in 2010 I put together a GTX 460 1GB 'Super OC' dual card rig... also not a very stable system. At the time I had dreams of driving 3 monitors for Nvidia Surround, but it's so mind numbingly inconvenient to use both SLI and Surround while wanting to have normal 3 screen desktop mode.
I couldn't locate the two cards both in x16 PCI-E slots because they don't get enough air that way, which totally bugs me. Also had some bad luck with defective memory chips which added to my stability woes until I got them replaced.
Even though this thing is going on 4 years old I think I'll wait another year or so before upgrading, see how Oculus Rift, and GSync shake out.
Oh, and both those systems did not overclock anywhere near as well as the average case for the CPUs I used. I don't recall exactly for the 2006-ish system. It was... whatever came right before Core2Duo. Pentium D 805 or something? Couldn't get it stable at much of an overclock.
And my current i7 930... I don't even think it's at 3GHz. It's only somewhat stable up to maybe 3.5, but I stepped it back while diagnosing other issues and haven't put it back.
Then in 2010 I put together a GTX 460 1GB 'Super OC' dual card rig... also not a very stable system. At the time I had dreams of driving 3 monitors for Nvidia Surround, but it's so mind numbingly inconvenient to use both SLI and Surround while wanting to have normal 3 screen desktop mode.
I couldn't locate the two cards both in x16 PCI-E slots because they don't get enough air that way, which totally bugs me. Also had some bad luck with defective memory chips which added to my stability woes until I got them replaced.
Even though this thing is going on 4 years old I think I'll wait another year or so before upgrading, see how Oculus Rift, and GSync shake out.
Oh, and both those systems did not overclock anywhere near as well as the average case for the CPUs I used. I don't recall exactly for the 2006-ish system. It was... whatever came right before Core2Duo. Pentium D 805 or something? Couldn't get it stable at much of an overclock.
And my current i7 930... I don't even think it's at 3GHz. It's only somewhat stable up to maybe 3.5, but I stepped it back while diagnosing other issues and haven't put it back.
I don't really have any big regrets either. I was bummed out about Fractal Design's Arc Midi not being available yet when I went for a new build, so I had to swap it out for a CM 690 II. It wasn't really a bad case, just loud compared to my old Antec P182. Recently I replaced it with a Define R4 and couldn't be happier.
As someone mentioned earlier, blue LEDs are the worst thing ever and they need to die.
As someone mentioned earlier, blue LEDs are the worst thing ever and they need to die.
Wait, I know my biggest one.
There was a time where Logitech was selling the MW3 Logitech G9x for $20 a pop, and now they're discontinued and I really wish I stocked up on them. I fucking love the G9x, it's the best mouse in the world. It lets you claw grip without the wrist strain, it's comfortable as hell and I want to use it until the end of time. But now I see that it's feet are being worn down and I feel that it's only a matter of time until I need something new. But alas, the G9x is no longer being made. :[
There was a time where Logitech was selling the MW3 Logitech G9x for $20 a pop, and now they're discontinued and I really wish I stocked up on them. I fucking love the G9x, it's the best mouse in the world. It lets you claw grip without the wrist strain, it's comfortable as hell and I want to use it until the end of time. But now I see that it's feet are being worn down and I feel that it's only a matter of time until I need something new. But alas, the G9x is no longer being made. :[
SolsticeZero
Banned
I've been building gaming PCs since aroun 98, so I've had quite a few opportunities to get it right. My current PC is my masterpiece. Perfect CPU (2600k), perfect GPU (7950 Boost), perfect cooling, perfect everything.
Yep, I did this. Now my PC is pitch black at night with the exception of the HDD light.
The first pc I ever built around 12-13 years ago I bought a PC case with the LED lights blazing though the side panel like this. NEVER AGAIN. I have never built another with lights, what a pain to try and sleep at night with the room lit up while downloading stuff.
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Yep, I did this. Now my PC is pitch black at night with the exception of the HDD light.
I regret strapping a two-stroke chainsaw engine onto my Tandy 1000. The horsepower increased seven-fold, but the exhaust sickens me. I should have opted for an electric motor, but it just wasn't ready for prime-time when I enacted my sicky-fresh mod. Also, anyone who tells you that 320K of RAM is enough for any application is a sucker! A bonafide, brick-stupid, chalkboard-licking S-U-C-K-E-R.
Why are a stranger's socks on my hands?
Why are a stranger's socks on my hands?
MikeE21286
Member
Just thought of another.....
Buying the NZXT Phantom case
Instead of the Fractal R3 Define I wanted (and eventually ended up buying in the end)
The Fractal cases are so awesome looking and quiet. The NZXT looks like a stormtrooper. Now the NZXT just sits there, unused, mocking me. What was I thinking..... :/
Buying the NZXT Phantom case
Instead of the Fractal R3 Define I wanted (and eventually ended up buying in the end)
The Fractal cases are so awesome looking and quiet. The NZXT looks like a stormtrooper. Now the NZXT just sits there, unused, mocking me. What was I thinking..... :/
chrominance
Member
I'm the same, I never should've bought that HVR-1600. I think I actually removed the TV card a few years ago because all it did was heat up my system (and it actually got pretty hot for some reason).
DVDFab Decrypter has a free option that has limited decryption capabilities. But what that means in practice is that it can't crack certain anti-copy protection unless you pony up for the paid version, but that leaves a LOT of Blu-Rays and DVDs that it'll play just fine. I got it to play a Region 2 Blu-Ray on my drive, but also found that it worked just fine with the Up Blu-Ray I tested it with. Plus I didn't have to use PowerDVD (fuck that program) AND I didn't have to unplug my second monitor (stupid HDCP bullshit) AND I didn't have to switch to Windows Aero Basic (who even knows?). Basically, it's made my Blu-Ray viewing experience on Windows 100x better.
-COOLIO-
The Everyman
that fractal case is exactly the kind of thing im looking for. it's beautiful. quiet and reserved but bold in it's sharp simplicity. a james bond of cases if there were ever such a thing; cold and efficient but get's the girls. i feel like it could house HAL 3000 or Glados. it's the final boss of cases. a centerpiece for the home rather than something you try to hide away.
Unknown One
Member
I regret not waiting 2 months to buy a graphics card. I bought a 760 and could have gotten a 770 instead. It's what I originally wanted, but price wasn't worth it at that time.
Instead of the Fractal R3 Define I wanted (and eventually ended up buying in the end)
The Fractal cases are so awesome looking and quiet. The NZXT looks like a stormtrooper. Now the NZXT just sits there, unused, mocking me. What was I thinking..... :/
Ah yes, I'm so glad I bought the Fractal a couple years back. It's so goddamn heavy, built like a fucking tank. The idea was to get something well designed that would last a long time, and it certainly seems like it will survive multiple builds.
I had a plastic-y case once and it was really awful.
Video cards have a 3 year warranty
What CPU and video card? 450W Might actually be enough for an over clock.
You're totally solid for the next few years. Just turn settings down when it starts to go slow - and get a good over clock on that CPU!
i7-920s are still easily worth $100 and up. Sell it! Give it away on GAF! Don't let it just sit there doing nothing
Lack of competition meant Intel could focus on refining instead of raw power. Really great for power efficiency and onboard graphics. Also nice that the hardware got SO FAR AHEAD of the software that things have had a chance to get quieter and cooler.
You're living the dream man. Use parts until they feel slow then upgrade. I use a 2600K and GTX670 on a 1050p display - I'm expecting to get the next 3 years without an upgrade.Currently sporting i5 2500k & GTX 570 with 1080p display and I really can't convince myself to upgrade. I'm a bad PC gamer
I think it'll be the other way around. It's going to take devs a few years to learn how to efficiently code for multiple processors. And Quad Core will be the norm for a while. The AMD chips aren't even true 8 core chips anyway.
ITX all the way! I'm never doing a large build again.
I had a Zalman Heatsink on a Q6600 in a Full Tower for many many years.
Thanks for the 2600K
There isn't a huge difference between the 680 and 670 anyway. Kinda a lame year for GPUs all around.
TransTrender
Gold Member
The last regrets were like over a decade ago. Don't skimp on components like motherboards and power supplies. Just do your research, cost benefit analysis, and map your gpu upgrade path.
Future PhaZe
Member
Pretty proud of my first build--only thing I might have done in hindsight was go for a bigger SSD--but having my OS, web browsers, and most of my non gaming related apps are the things that I really need fast loading times for.
i5 3570k
2x EVGA 680 2GB
16 GB Ram DDR3
MSI Z77A-6D65
Fractal Define R4
1TB 7600 RPM HD
128 GB SSD Samsung
I keep trying to find reasons to upgrade from my 680's, but nothings really made em sweat yet. I thought V-RAM could end up bitting me in the ass, but I have over fifty skyrim mods running and still get good performance on that.
Adding G-Sync to a monitor today which will make lower framerates for stuff like Witcher 3 smooth as butter. Maybe Star Citizen will scare me into an upgrade.
i5 3570k
2x EVGA 680 2GB
16 GB Ram DDR3
MSI Z77A-6D65
Fractal Define R4
1TB 7600 RPM HD
128 GB SSD Samsung
I keep trying to find reasons to upgrade from my 680's, but nothings really made em sweat yet. I thought V-RAM could end up bitting me in the ass, but I have over fifty skyrim mods running and still get good performance on that.
Adding G-Sync to a monitor today which will make lower framerates for stuff like Witcher 3 smooth as butter. Maybe Star Citizen will scare me into an upgrade.
Nice build, mine is nearly the same - minus one 680. My only regret is that I didn't wait a month or so for the Titan then 7 series. It was pretty crappy timing. But I didn't have a gaming PC before it, so I'm happy I did it either way. Will probably upgrade immediately at the next price drop or major release.
edit: Oh, I regret getting a fairly modest 450w PSU. It's a fantastic Antec but it's going to need an upgrade for a multi-card upgrade most likely.
rudieboy77
Member
On my last build I bought a Rosewill Hive 750 and was worried it wasn't that good, well I was wrong. The only other thing I wish is that I would have gotten back into PC gaming a couple years ago.
zephervack
Member
"I have a K series Intel CPU and never overclocked it" : The thread.
Or, I should have never overclocked it If I didnt know what I was doing, fried a 2600k trying to get Zelda Skyward Sword to run at a stable framerate in Dolphin.
Thank god Intel replaced it promptly, I simply do not have the time anymore to tinker with shit like that.
As for regrets:
Being too lazy to RMA faulty RAM module and too lazy to ever ask for the Mail In Rebates.
Dont ever buy stuff with Mail In Rebates thinking you will do it if you well damn know you wont.
Dark Octave
Banned
Bought a huge aftermarket cpu cooling fan that blocks the rest of my ram ports if I ever wanted to get more.
660ti is not a regret but I know the day will come when it won't be enough.
I let all my mail in rebates waste away.
660ti is not a regret but I know the day will come when it won't be enough.
I let all my mail in rebates waste away.
BoosterDuck
Banned
Cpt Conifer
Member
What I regret about my 2009 build that I still use now:
- Getting an Athlon II X3 435 instead of the choice midrange Intel processor, which was some core i5. This was right before all the PC building guides removed AMD altogether.
- Buying the massive Antec P183 because I heard it was a quiet case. Whether or not that's true, it didn't matter because I put an HD4890 in it. Even without the noise that GPU makes under load, the fans are still very loud by my standards. When people said quiet, and when I saw the price of the case, I was expecting it to be fucking PlayStation2-level quiet. It's nowhere near that level. The bajillion HDD slots are completely irrelevant, even by 2009 standards, unless you want some kind of private supercomputer/server.
- Going ATX. The forum guide I used still recommended ATX, even after I asked. Then they updated, like week later, that mATX is so good now that there's no reason unless you have a very specific need.
- Getting a 600 (or 650, cannot remember) watt PSU. Complete and utter overkill for not having the resources or interest to ever go above low-mid range.
The price I pay for not being willing to do weeks/months of my own research. All in all, it could have been worse (lol). I consider the 4890 my biggest win for the price that it was and its place in the GPU hierarchy at the time.
- Getting an Athlon II X3 435 instead of the choice midrange Intel processor, which was some core i5. This was right before all the PC building guides removed AMD altogether.
- Buying the massive Antec P183 because I heard it was a quiet case. Whether or not that's true, it didn't matter because I put an HD4890 in it. Even without the noise that GPU makes under load, the fans are still very loud by my standards. When people said quiet, and when I saw the price of the case, I was expecting it to be fucking PlayStation2-level quiet. It's nowhere near that level. The bajillion HDD slots are completely irrelevant, even by 2009 standards, unless you want some kind of private supercomputer/server.
- Going ATX. The forum guide I used still recommended ATX, even after I asked. Then they updated, like week later, that mATX is so good now that there's no reason unless you have a very specific need.
- Getting a 600 (or 650, cannot remember) watt PSU. Complete and utter overkill for not having the resources or interest to ever go above low-mid range.
The price I pay for not being willing to do weeks/months of my own research. All in all, it could have been worse (lol). I consider the 4890 my biggest win for the price that it was and its place in the GPU hierarchy at the time.
mixmixmixmix
Neo Member
ASUS P8z68-VGEN3
i5-2500k @4.7Ghz w Hyper212+
16Gb G.SKILL Ripjaws X
EVGA GTX 680 SLI
Corsair HX750W
OCZ Agility 3 120GB
Antec 300
Yamakasi Catleap 2703 LED IPS
This machine has done we well the last two years. I originally had a 560Ti and picked up a second soon after. I then quickly realized that 1.5Gb was not enough video memory in 2011 Luckily I had purchased EVGA 680s, and through their Step Up program went to the 680 cards instead. Picked up the Catleap to properly utilize that power. Expensive lesson, worth the effort.
i5-2500k @4.7Ghz w Hyper212+
16Gb G.SKILL Ripjaws X
EVGA GTX 680 SLI
Corsair HX750W
OCZ Agility 3 120GB
Antec 300
Yamakasi Catleap 2703 LED IPS
This machine has done we well the last two years. I originally had a 560Ti and picked up a second soon after. I then quickly realized that 1.5Gb was not enough video memory in 2011
Luckily I had purchased EVGA 680s, and through their Step Up program went to the 680 cards instead. Picked up the Catleap to properly utilize that power. Expensive lesson, worth the effort.I built what is mostly my current Desktop in 2009.
i7 920, Asrock x58 Extreme, 8GB DDR3 1600, 5850 with a second 5850 a month later.
Re-branded Lian-Li (Bestbuy Rocketfish if anyone remembers that ha ha).
1000 Watt refurbished OCZ
I was super hyped for eyefinity so I bought the 2nd 5850. Not only did you need more GPU to push the resolution, Crossfire had issues and troubleshooting each game was time consuming and got old real quick. Eyefinity was definitely not worth it for most of the games I play.
The refurb PSU lasted forever and it's still going in a friend's build (no regrets here surprisingly). Pretty satisfied with the Asrock mobo too.
Modded the case and added fans, thing sounded like an airplane and I finally got sick of it after 4 years.
I also regret not mining back then. I read about it and had the perfect setup for it (the 2x5850s), but I convinced myself it wasn't worth it at the time.
Current System:
i7 920, same mobo, 16GB ram, 7970, 2xSamsung 830 SSDs, 750w Corsair PSU (modular), Fractal Design R4
No more dual-gpu woes. I realize eyefinity is not worth it (moved on to 2560x1440 IPS, which I STILL need more GPU to drive games at max settings with 60FPS). Case is nice a quiet now too.
Can't wait for g-sync/freesync!
i7 920, Asrock x58 Extreme, 8GB DDR3 1600, 5850 with a second 5850 a month later.
Re-branded Lian-Li (Bestbuy Rocketfish if anyone remembers that ha ha).
1000 Watt refurbished OCZ
I was super hyped for eyefinity so I bought the 2nd 5850. Not only did you need more GPU to push the resolution, Crossfire had issues and troubleshooting each game was time consuming and got old real quick. Eyefinity was definitely not worth it for most of the games I play.
The refurb PSU lasted forever and it's still going in a friend's build (no regrets here surprisingly). Pretty satisfied with the Asrock mobo too.
Modded the case and added fans, thing sounded like an airplane and I finally got sick of it after 4 years.
I also regret not mining back then. I read about it and had the perfect setup for it (the 2x5850s), but I convinced myself it wasn't worth it at the time.
Current System:
i7 920, same mobo, 16GB ram, 7970, 2xSamsung 830 SSDs, 750w Corsair PSU (modular), Fractal Design R4
No more dual-gpu woes. I realize eyefinity is not worth it (moved on to 2560x1440 IPS, which I STILL need more GPU to drive games at max settings with 60FPS). Case is nice a quiet now too.
Can't wait for g-sync/freesync!
Dark Octave
Banned
I have the Phantom case in all black. I like it and the only complaint I have is the power button is built for people who have screw drivers as fingers.
RubenCordeiro
Neo Member
My System:
intel core i5 2500K
2xMsi Gtx 560 ti in sli
Silverstone Raven 2
2 HDD in Raid0
Kingston HyperX 3k 128gb for OS
I wish I hadn't bought a Full ATX case. I should've went for a mid tower case, specially when I'm planning to upgrade the GPU's to a single one.
The cooling of the Raven is amazing though, but since I'm a student, this case is too big for my needs.
intel core i5 2500K
2xMsi Gtx 560 ti in sli
Silverstone Raven 2
2 HDD in Raid0
Kingston HyperX 3k 128gb for OS
I wish I hadn't bought a Full ATX case. I should've went for a mid tower case, specially when I'm planning to upgrade the GPU's to a single one.
The cooling of the Raven is amazing though, but since I'm a student, this case is too big for my needs.
Hullo To U
Banned
- 64gb SSD. Intended as a cache for my 2Tb HDD. Used it for a while, didn't really notice the difference and it's too small to install windows on. Now it just has Guild Wars 1 & 2 installed.
- 16gb RAM. Was only $100 at the time, but maybe it would have better to get less but faster.
- Waiting until last October to over clock my 2500k with ndh14 to 4.5ghz. Not sure why I waited 2 years...
- Superclocked version of my 570. Too loud for not much extra performance. Not to mention it wasn't stable with the Guild Wars 2 beta.
- The 570 - it's OK but now I'm torn between getting something like a 770 or waiting until the next series is released. Then,does that mean a complete rebuild or what.. Ahhh the sweet agony of planning a PC upgrade
- 16gb RAM. Was only $100 at the time, but maybe it would have better to get less but faster.
- Waiting until last October to over clock my 2500k with ndh14 to 4.5ghz. Not sure why I waited 2 years...
- Superclocked version of my 570. Too loud for not much extra performance. Not to mention it wasn't stable with the Guild Wars 2 beta.
- The 570 - it's OK but now I'm torn between getting something like a 770 or waiting until the next series is released. Then,does that mean a complete rebuild or what.. Ahhh the sweet agony of planning a PC upgrade
oflaherty01
Member
I had some regrets at first after accidentally buying a micro-ATX board, however, it turned out to be great, as I am switching my case out for a smaller portable version soon. And, it is sli compatible, so I took advantage and bought a second GTX 760. The case I will likely buy is the NZXT Vulcan, ugly but functional, and supports sli. I am a fan of the odd designs that NZXT likes to put out.
While the second 760 is not really helping other than playing a few games at max settings, hopefully the performance will pay off in the coming years.
My biggest regret was buying a i5-3450s thinking I was saving $100 from the i5 K edition. The difference was only $20, and I don't feel like sinking more money into getting a slightly better cpu any time soon.
While the second 760 is not really helping other than playing a few games at max settings, hopefully the performance will pay off in the coming years.
My biggest regret was buying a i5-3450s thinking I was saving $100 from the i5 K edition. The difference was only $20, and I don't feel like sinking more money into getting a slightly better cpu any time soon.
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Deleted member 22576
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The only thing in my computer that I'm kinda not excited about is that I only have 4 SATA ports.
2 of them are being used by my raid array and one of them is being used by my BRD drive, it puts me in a weird position when I want to upgrade.
I would want to just replace my two 256gig SSDs with two 1terabyte ones and resell the ones I have now to make up part of the cost, but I can't help but think about how much nicer it would be if my mobo had 6 SATA slots. It would be so much more expandable down the road. And seeing as how I have a double wide graphics card that takes up both PCIExpress slots on my Mobo a PCIExpress SSD is out of the question too.
But thats really the only compromise I made with my build. Experientially my computer couldn't be any more responsive and its ~1/3 the size of a full tower. Its awesome.
2 of them are being used by my raid array and one of them is being used by my BRD drive, it puts me in a weird position when I want to upgrade.
I would want to just replace my two 256gig SSDs with two 1terabyte ones and resell the ones I have now to make up part of the cost, but I can't help but think about how much nicer it would be if my mobo had 6 SATA slots. It would be so much more expandable down the road. And seeing as how I have a double wide graphics card that takes up both PCIExpress slots on my Mobo a PCIExpress SSD is out of the question too.
But thats really the only compromise I made with my build. Experientially my computer couldn't be any more responsive and its ~1/3 the size of a full tower. Its awesome.
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TrueMenace
Unconfirmed Member
i5-3570k
8gb 1600Hz RAM
128GB Crucial SSD
Aftermarket air cooler
Nvidia GTX 480 (ok so this was the best budget card I could get when I bought this. It plays all my games fine. I most play Dota 2. I don't play AAA games on my PC often. I have a PS4 for that. I am planning to play Dark Souls 2 on PC like I did with Dark Souls though. Overall, I'm kinda happy with this card. It's a bit loud, but not a problem for me at all since I wear a headset when I use my PC so I can't hear anything which is a win/win for me. Good thing though is that I can use my PS4 to play Witcher 3 and other "next-gen" games while keeping my 480 for even longer because Dota 2 will always be there and lots of indie games are not pushing next-gen graphics at all. The GTX 480 holds up well.
8gb 1600Hz RAM
128GB Crucial SSD
Aftermarket air cooler
Nvidia GTX 480 (ok so this was the best budget card I could get when I bought this. It plays all my games fine. I most play Dota 2. I don't play AAA games on my PC often. I have a PS4 for that. I am planning to play Dark Souls 2 on PC like I did with Dark Souls though. Overall, I'm kinda happy with this card. It's a bit loud, but not a problem for me at all since I wear a headset when I use my PC so I can't hear anything which is a win/win for me. Good thing though is that I can use my PS4 to play Witcher 3 and other "next-gen" games while keeping my 480 for even longer because Dota 2 will always be there and lots of indie games are not pushing next-gen graphics at all. The GTX 480 holds up well.
Buying a DVD drive I guess. I swear I've only used it like 5-7 times since June 2011.
My next regret might be if I don't upgrade my 560 Ti to an 870 or something. It's the choice between doing that or buying a next gen console. Swaying towards the card at the moment.
I can't imagine any of my current specs will act as a bottleneck for an 800 series card (i5 2500k, 8GB RAM, Asus P8Z68-Pro mobo)
My next regret might be if I don't upgrade my 560 Ti to an 870 or something. It's the choice between doing that or buying a next gen console. Swaying towards the card at the moment.
I can't imagine any of my current specs will act as a bottleneck for an 800 series card (i5 2500k, 8GB RAM, Asus P8Z68-Pro mobo)
Burgess_101
Member
Bought a 7870 then bought another sold them for a 680 then I sold that a week or two after for a 780. I don't trust myself anymore.
My only real regret, and it's not a huge one, is that I couldn't afford a larger SSD when I built my rig. Not much I could have done about it, and they've come down in price as well, so I'll most likely upgrade that along with my video card in the next year.
1GB GTX460 has lasted me a loooong time, it still does a decent job, but yeah, time for that to go. Luckily, I can keep the rest of the machine, as an i5 2500k is still a good processor.
Building my own PC was seriously one of the best gaming decisions I've ever made.
1GB GTX460 has lasted me a loooong time, it still does a decent job, but yeah, time for that to go. Luckily, I can keep the rest of the machine, as an i5 2500k is still a good processor.
Building my own PC was seriously one of the best gaming decisions I've ever made.
Deified Data
Banned
Going with an AMD CPU on my first (and current) build.
I like my PC, it does what I built it to do, but if I had been a bit more patient I could have put a few hundred more dollars into it and improved it's lifespan exponentially. It's all good, though. I look forward to planning my next build as soon as the demands of the "next gen" emerge in a more concrete fashion.
I like my PC, it does what I built it to do, but if I had been a bit more patient I could have put a few hundred more dollars into it and improved it's lifespan exponentially. It's all good, though. I look forward to planning my next build as soon as the demands of the "next gen" emerge in a more concrete fashion.
TheAngryMonkey
Member
I have a 550ti as well. Got it because my 8800GT crapped out. I should have gotten something better.
itwasTuesday
He wasn't alone.
Most recent was upgrading my power supply and not going modular.
I can't tell my regrets in this thread because I have none. Those guys over there are always lovely and helpful!
