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I've been tempted to replace my 4850 for quite a while, and this is looking really tempting. It's a bit more than I was thinking of spending, but if I get a new mouse + backup hard drive + windows 7 to replace my expired windows 7 RC, does anyone have any opinions on this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161330&cm_re=5850-_-14-161-330-_-Product
Obviously there are only a few reviews so far, but from the sounds of it being quiet and cool it sounds like a good choice, as long as it works with my system and fits in my case (Antec 300).
My other concerns:
1. Is there a good chance of the drivers being stable, no grey screens etc. for Windows 7 home premium 64-bit with this card? I heard there have been problems but am unfamiliar with the latest.
2. Can I do SSAA with this card for stuff like TF2 by using the ATI drivers or ATI Tray Tools?
3. My system is a stock 3.0 GHz e8400, 4GB of memory, 1-2 hard disks, 1 DVDROM drive, and USB stuff, unless I forgot something. The card says 500W or greater supply recommended with two 75W 6-pin PCIe connectors. I'm using a 550W Corsair supply with a single 12V rail, and I believe it has two 6-pin PCIe connectors (will need to verify that). Does it sound like I would be at all close to the line on power, or would it be fine?
Thanks very much for any input!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161330&cm_re=5850-_-14-161-330-_-Product
Obviously there are only a few reviews so far, but from the sounds of it being quiet and cool it sounds like a good choice, as long as it works with my system and fits in my case (Antec 300).
My other concerns:
1. Is there a good chance of the drivers being stable, no grey screens etc. for Windows 7 home premium 64-bit with this card? I heard there have been problems but am unfamiliar with the latest.
2. Can I do SSAA with this card for stuff like TF2 by using the ATI drivers or ATI Tray Tools?
3. My system is a stock 3.0 GHz e8400, 4GB of memory, 1-2 hard disks, 1 DVDROM drive, and USB stuff, unless I forgot something. The card says 500W or greater supply recommended with two 75W 6-pin PCIe connectors. I'm using a 550W Corsair supply with a single 12V rail, and I believe it has two 6-pin PCIe connectors (will need to verify that). Does it sound like I would be at all close to the line on power, or would it be fine?
Thanks very much for any input!
rohlfinator
Member
What's the current consensus on Phenom II vs. i5/i7?
I'm starting to seriously consider upgrading my CPU/Mobo/RAM right now, and I'm pretty much torn straight down the middle.
I've put a couple of builds together to compare, and my thoughts so far are -
Phenom II X6 1055T:
-~$30 cheaper than i5 750, ~$90 cheaper than i7 860
-better upgrade path (most likely)
-better long-term performance? as games become more multithreaded
Core i5 750/i7 860:
-better gaming performance right now
-lower power consumption
I think the decision maker for me will be which processor holds up better in the long term. Right now my hunch is toward AMD, but the Nehalem architecture seems so much more efficient that I could see it outpacing AMD's 6-cores even on more multithreaded games.
I'm starting to seriously consider upgrading my CPU/Mobo/RAM right now, and I'm pretty much torn straight down the middle.
I've put a couple of builds together to compare, and my thoughts so far are -
Phenom II X6 1055T:
-~$30 cheaper than i5 750, ~$90 cheaper than i7 860
-better upgrade path (most likely)
-better long-term performance? as games become more multithreaded
Core i5 750/i7 860:
-better gaming performance right now
-lower power consumption
I think the decision maker for me will be which processor holds up better in the long term. Right now my hunch is toward AMD, but the Nehalem architecture seems so much more efficient that I could see it outpacing AMD's 6-cores even on more multithreaded games.
rohlfinator
Member
The processors are the same price, but the mobos I've looked at were slightly more expensive on the Intel side.esc said:
I just got my tax return. So I'm able to spend a bit more on a PC now.
I'm going to ask something very lame... but if someone could lend me a hand I'd be very grateful.
I want to get these guys to build me a box:
http://www.centralcomputers.com/index.htm
I need a processor, RAM, box, powersupply and hard drive. The hard drive doesn't have to be too awesome, as I have a 1 TB I'd be putting in the new one... this would be just to have the OS on. 300-400 gig would be fine.
I already have a graphics card, sound card and Win7.
If someone wouldn't mind, could they look at what they have there and recommend me the best parts I can get for $1000 or under? My modern PC knowledge is almost zero... last time I bought a PC was about 5 years ago.
I'm going to ask something very lame... but if someone could lend me a hand I'd be very grateful.
I want to get these guys to build me a box:
http://www.centralcomputers.com/index.htm
I need a processor, RAM, box, powersupply and hard drive. The hard drive doesn't have to be too awesome, as I have a 1 TB I'd be putting in the new one... this would be just to have the OS on. 300-400 gig would be fine.
I already have a graphics card, sound card and Win7.
If someone wouldn't mind, could they look at what they have there and recommend me the best parts I can get for $1000 or under? My modern PC knowledge is almost zero... last time I bought a PC was about 5 years ago.
Calantus said:
If you can do $150 ($140 after MIR I guess), get a 5770:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161317&cm_re=5770-_-14-161-317-_-Product
Best card in that price range IMO. Also runs extremely low power and low heat compared to most modern cards.
Why is no one talking about the HD5830?
Is this a bad choice to make, should I just shell out the few extra dollars for the 5850?
I am torn, I recently started a new career and have limited funds.
I am looking for something that will compliment my current set up to allow me to play BF BC2, MW2, and future games coming.
I am currently running a:
Q6600 OC'd to 3.2
4 Gigs of Ram
8800gts 512mb edition.
I game on a 26 inch monitor and would like to play at resolutions of 1900X1200.
Thanks for the advice!
Is this a bad choice to make, should I just shell out the few extra dollars for the 5850?
I am torn, I recently started a new career and have limited funds.
I am looking for something that will compliment my current set up to allow me to play BF BC2, MW2, and future games coming.
I am currently running a:
Q6600 OC'd to 3.2
4 Gigs of Ram
8800gts 512mb edition.
I game on a 26 inch monitor and would like to play at resolutions of 1900X1200.
Thanks for the advice!
Well no-one talks about it because it's bad value. Performs like a 4890 for $50 more. But it looks like it's $200 at newegg.com at the moment with MIR. Reasonable price point for performance between a 5850 and a 5770. Also runs cooler than a 4890 of course.Gritesh said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102878
esc said:
That's the one I was looking at, I can jump on it for 200, or shell out another hun for the 5850.
I plan on rebuilding next spring from the ground up, so I don't know if I want to go high on the video card at the moment, and then have it be useless next spring again.
At around the 200-240 price point would you say that is better price/performance?
Thanks for the help.
brain_stew
Member
Gritesh said:
If you can afford a 5850, buy a 5850.
5830 is bigger than a 5850 and is more power hungry and often can't outperform a 5770. Its just a bad product full stop.
The only problem with going to a 5850 is that the price point in my local area on 5850's is around the 320 mark.
That put's it 100 bucks more than the 5830, and I don't really want to spend that extra hundred.
I guess the main question here than is:
5830 or 5770?
I should mention that my max budget is $250 so I am trying to get best value for my dollar.
Thanks.
That put's it 100 bucks more than the 5830, and I don't really want to spend that extra hundred.
I guess the main question here than is:
5830 or 5770?
I should mention that my max budget is $250 so I am trying to get best value for my dollar.
Thanks.
Vigilant Walrus
Member
I'm really considering buying this Notebook: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs...Id=8198552921644569397&parentCategoryId=16154
Goal: To find a reliable, 13'' Laptop with the power of a desktop replacement, yet having decent battery life that would serve me well for years. Keyboard and Screen had to be state of the art, and the games and video editing performance, had to be unreal for a portable and light laptop.
My concerns about this notebook:
1) My previous Laptop had a 8600m GT 512 DDR2. It was one of the thousands of faulty 8600m's and 8400m's that overheated, and became useless. My laptop was very expenssive, and I could not replace it, after the damage started showing. I had to live with a gimped laptop. Since then, I have been afraid of overheating.
I am afraid if this Laptop will be able to handle me playing a games for hours every day, and have it on, using it for movies, writing, video editing, and all that every day. That it won't overheat.
2) This Laptop has a 330m, but the card is underclocked, by around 20%. Perhaps due to heat, perhaps due to battery life. I wonder how useful it will be in games and such. According to what I've been told, the place scores around 6000 points in 3d mark 06 with an i7!
3) This Laptop comes with special SSD's. If I had a choice I would have gotten a regular hard-drive, but the only configuration of the machine in Denmark is with SSD. These are special SSDs in raid made by Samsung, meaning I cant upgrade or switch to another SSD or a HDD at any point in time in the future, ever. I'm stuck with the 256 GB of SSD space there comes with it. Being a media junkie, it would mean that all my music, movies, pictures and editing content would have to be on external hard drive. -minus 1 for portability.
4) It's super expenssive. I'm afraid that this laptop will be so expenssive, and make me so vary of problems and dents and warn-downness happening to it, that I wont dare using it for it's perfect intent.. portability and using it everywhere. Im afraid I will only use it in the house, and that I will go crazy if there even comes a slight dent in it.
5)I've been told by some that it's hell to format, and do a clean install on Sony Vaio computers because they come with software there needs to be installed to make the graphics switching, screen brightness dimming, media hotkeys, wi-fi/bluetooth, and all other kinds of vaio laptop things work... I always like to do clean install every now and then, and if I can't even do a clean install due to lack of drivers for some of these more narrow things or if its hard due to the raid SSD configuration... then thats not very good
6) No possibility of engraving, 8 GB ram, or Blu-Ray in my country. Not needed features, but it makes me sad I cant have them...
On the other hand. I am looking for the most powerful and best and most reliable 13'' In the world. the Carbon Fiber body, the 4 hour battery, the 330m in the little cassis, the low weight, the i7, the 1900x1600 insane screen, the incredible keyboard...
Yeah, I don't know if I should go for it.
On the other hand, the Alienware M11X is getting an i7 CULV update, and that CPU wont come close to the one in this laptop, but its also around 3 times as cheap, and it still gets around 6500 points in 3D Mark 06 thanks to its 335m. It's ugly as sin, and its heavy for its size, and it has the same size as the Vaio but is only 11'' and that's pushing it if you want to do photoshopping work, and its screen seems mediocre...
Gahhh. What to do. What to do?
Goal: To find a reliable, 13'' Laptop with the power of a desktop replacement, yet having decent battery life that would serve me well for years. Keyboard and Screen had to be state of the art, and the games and video editing performance, had to be unreal for a portable and light laptop.
My concerns about this notebook:
1) My previous Laptop had a 8600m GT 512 DDR2. It was one of the thousands of faulty 8600m's and 8400m's that overheated, and became useless. My laptop was very expenssive, and I could not replace it, after the damage started showing. I had to live with a gimped laptop. Since then, I have been afraid of overheating.
I am afraid if this Laptop will be able to handle me playing a games for hours every day, and have it on, using it for movies, writing, video editing, and all that every day. That it won't overheat.
2) This Laptop has a 330m, but the card is underclocked, by around 20%. Perhaps due to heat, perhaps due to battery life. I wonder how useful it will be in games and such. According to what I've been told, the place scores around 6000 points in 3d mark 06 with an i7!
3) This Laptop comes with special SSD's. If I had a choice I would have gotten a regular hard-drive, but the only configuration of the machine in Denmark is with SSD. These are special SSDs in raid made by Samsung, meaning I cant upgrade or switch to another SSD or a HDD at any point in time in the future, ever. I'm stuck with the 256 GB of SSD space there comes with it. Being a media junkie, it would mean that all my music, movies, pictures and editing content would have to be on external hard drive. -minus 1 for portability.
4) It's super expenssive. I'm afraid that this laptop will be so expenssive, and make me so vary of problems and dents and warn-downness happening to it, that I wont dare using it for it's perfect intent.. portability and using it everywhere. Im afraid I will only use it in the house, and that I will go crazy if there even comes a slight dent in it.
5)I've been told by some that it's hell to format, and do a clean install on Sony Vaio computers because they come with software there needs to be installed to make the graphics switching, screen brightness dimming, media hotkeys, wi-fi/bluetooth, and all other kinds of vaio laptop things work... I always like to do clean install every now and then, and if I can't even do a clean install due to lack of drivers for some of these more narrow things or if its hard due to the raid SSD configuration... then thats not very good
6) No possibility of engraving, 8 GB ram, or Blu-Ray in my country. Not needed features, but it makes me sad I cant have them...
On the other hand. I am looking for the most powerful and best and most reliable 13'' In the world. the Carbon Fiber body, the 4 hour battery, the 330m in the little cassis, the low weight, the i7, the 1900x1600 insane screen, the incredible keyboard...
Yeah, I don't know if I should go for it.
On the other hand, the Alienware M11X is getting an i7 CULV update, and that CPU wont come close to the one in this laptop, but its also around 3 times as cheap, and it still gets around 6500 points in 3D Mark 06 thanks to its 335m. It's ugly as sin, and its heavy for its size, and it has the same size as the Vaio but is only 11'' and that's pushing it if you want to do photoshopping work, and its screen seems mediocre...
Gahhh. What to do. What to do?
weeman_com
Neo Member
Hey, I'm currently in the market to buy a new laptop for gaming and heavy usage etc. currently I use a Fujitsu Siemens Amilo pi1536 (big mistake buying this 5 years ago, the customer service leaves a lot to be desired).
I've been looking about and have seen the Toshiba Qosmio X500 - 11m
Cost £1379.99~
Specs
# Processor Type: Intel Core i7-720QM, clock speed 1.6 GHz, 2nd level cache 6 MB L2
# Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
# System Memory: 4GB
# Hard Disk: 500GB
# Optical Drive: Blu-Ray Re-writer drive - CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, BD-ROM, BD-R, BDR-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL
# Maximum Speed (Read): 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM/
# Maximum Speed (Write): 24x CD-R, 4x CD-RW, 10x HS CD-RW, 24x US CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 6x DVD-R (Double Layer), 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 6x DVD+R (Double Layer), 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM, 6x BD-ROM, 4x BD-R, 4x BDR-R DL, 4x BD-RE, 4x BD-RE DL
# Display: 18.4" Toshiba TruBrite HD+ TFT High Brightness display, internal resolution 1,920 x 1,080 (1080p)
# Graphics adaptor: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M 1GB dedicated
# Interfaces: DC-in, external monitor, RJ-45, external microphone, headphone (stereo), 3x USB 2.0, HDMI, integrated HD Web Camera with built-in microphone
# Expansion: 2x memory slots (0 to configure)
# Wireless communication: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
# Network Support: 802.11b/g/n
# Wireless Technology: Wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
# Wired communication: Fast Ethernet LAN Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbit
# Sound: 24-bit stereo supported audio format, built-in Harmon Kardon stereo speakers
Any opinions/suggestions/criticisms are welcome.
Alternatives to said purchase are also welcome for consideration, its a lot of money to put down so I would like some external opinions.
I've been looking about and have seen the Toshiba Qosmio X500 - 11m
Cost £1379.99~
Specs
# Processor Type: Intel Core i7-720QM, clock speed 1.6 GHz, 2nd level cache 6 MB L2
# Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
# System Memory: 4GB
# Hard Disk: 500GB
# Optical Drive: Blu-Ray Re-writer drive - CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, BD-ROM, BD-R, BDR-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL
# Maximum Speed (Read): 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM/
# Maximum Speed (Write): 24x CD-R, 4x CD-RW, 10x HS CD-RW, 24x US CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 6x DVD-R (Double Layer), 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 6x DVD+R (Double Layer), 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM, 6x BD-ROM, 4x BD-R, 4x BDR-R DL, 4x BD-RE, 4x BD-RE DL
# Display: 18.4" Toshiba TruBrite HD+ TFT High Brightness display, internal resolution 1,920 x 1,080 (1080p)
# Graphics adaptor: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M 1GB dedicated
# Interfaces: DC-in, external monitor, RJ-45, external microphone, headphone (stereo), 3x USB 2.0, HDMI, integrated HD Web Camera with built-in microphone
# Expansion: 2x memory slots (0 to configure)
# Wireless communication: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
# Network Support: 802.11b/g/n
# Wireless Technology: Wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
# Wired communication: Fast Ethernet LAN Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbit
# Sound: 24-bit stereo supported audio format, built-in Harmon Kardon stereo speakers
Any opinions/suggestions/criticisms are welcome.
Alternatives to said purchase are also welcome for consideration, its a lot of money to put down so I would like some external opinions.
Vigilant Walrus
Member
weeman_com said:Hey, I'm currently in the market to buy a new laptop for gaming and heavy usage etc. currently I use a Fujitsu Siemens Amilo pi1536 (big mistake buying this 5 years ago, the customer service leaves a lot to be desired).
I've been looking about and have seen the Toshiba Qosmio X500 - 11m
Cost £1379.99~
Specs
# Processor Type: Intel Core i7-720QM, clock speed 1.6 GHz, 2nd level cache 6 MB L2
# Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
# System Memory: 4GB
# Hard Disk: 500GB
# Optical Drive: Blu-Ray Re-writer drive - CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, BD-ROM, BD-R, BDR-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL
# Maximum Speed (Read): 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM/
# Maximum Speed (Write): 24x CD-R, 4x CD-RW, 10x HS CD-RW, 24x US CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 6x DVD-R (Double Layer), 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 6x DVD+R (Double Layer), 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM, 6x BD-ROM, 4x BD-R, 4x BDR-R DL, 4x BD-RE, 4x BD-RE DL
# Display: 18.4" Toshiba TruBrite HD+ TFT High Brightness display, internal resolution 1,920 x 1,080 (1080p)
# Graphics adaptor: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M 1GB dedicated
# Interfaces: DC-in, external monitor, RJ-45, external microphone, headphone (stereo), 3x USB 2.0, HDMI, integrated HD Web Camera with built-in microphone
# Expansion: 2x memory slots (0 to configure)
# Wireless communication: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
# Network Support: 802.11b/g/n
# Wireless Technology: Wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
# Wired communication: Fast Ethernet LAN Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbit
# Sound: 24-bit stereo supported audio format, built-in Harmon Kardon stereo speakers
Any opinions/suggestions/criticisms are welcome.
Alternatives to said purchase are also welcome for consideration, its a lot of money to put down so I would like some external opinions.
Sony Vaio F looks good, if a 16'' Is okay for you.
Alright, I'm pulling the trigger on a new video card and PSU tonight.
Unfortunately the 5850 still seems like the best deal on the block right now (unfortunate in the sense that due to nVidia's cock-ups the MSRP is higher than what it started at), the best price of which seems to be the HIS:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161330&cm_re=5850-_-14-161-330-_-Product
This will be the first time in a while now that I've strayed from eVGA, but with their GTX 470 hitting $350 I don't think I can justify it.
Planning on pairing it with this PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
Always liked Corsair's upper PSUs and I need a new one because I'm actually running on a back-up PSU (my old Corsair was damaged by my own stupidity in my last rebuild).
Objections? Advice?
Unfortunately the 5850 still seems like the best deal on the block right now (unfortunate in the sense that due to nVidia's cock-ups the MSRP is higher than what it started at), the best price of which seems to be the HIS:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161330&cm_re=5850-_-14-161-330-_-Product
This will be the first time in a while now that I've strayed from eVGA, but with their GTX 470 hitting $350 I don't think I can justify it.
Planning on pairing it with this PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
Always liked Corsair's upper PSUs and I need a new one because I'm actually running on a back-up PSU (my old Corsair was damaged by my own stupidity in my last rebuild).
Objections? Advice?
Blizzard said:
Moving the nearly empty case from the downstairs to the upstairs. Somehow I failed to remember that I had unseated (but not removed, for some reason) my PSU. Stumbled near the top of the stairs - caught myself, but the case tilted enough that the PSU pulled a bail out. Sounded like something came loose so I wasn't going to risk hooking it up to anything after that. So, yeah... basic stupidity.
Really wishing Fermi had worked out better. I have had such a great experience with eVGA cards... why can't they make ATI cards too? Dorks. :lol
Everdred
Member
Will my current power supply work with this GTX 470?
I don't understand how the multiple rails work.
I don't understand how the multiple rails work.
Everdred said:
It's a little close to the recommended as far as amperage on your 12V rail but it should work assuming it is a quality PSU and your system load isn't above average. I have no experience whatsoever with that brand so I personally would not trust it blindly. You'll know pretty fast if it doesn't, the whole PC will shut down when the card load gets significant if the PSU fails to keep up with the power draw.
Everdred said:
Dual rails split the 12v power for your mobo (cpu, gfx...) and everything else (fans, optical drives...) so that the system runs more stable.
But there is a lot of debate going on about if this stuff actually really works as advertised so dont give to much attention to it.
weeman_com
Neo Member
How so?K.Jack said:
I get that the Kobalt may be a good laptop, but I dont see how its better for the same money, and its looks arent all that appealing either!
blizzardjesus
Banned
asus essentio
yea best buy... I know i can find it on other sites in an i7 version, would prolly go with the i7.
I was thinking of getting one of these to turn onto a duel boot hackintosh. Obviously I would add a good graphics card. Is there a good resource that any one recommends for hackintosh mods?
yea best buy... I know i can find it on other sites in an i7 version, would prolly go with the i7.
I was thinking of getting one of these to turn onto a duel boot hackintosh. Obviously I would add a good graphics card. Is there a good resource that any one recommends for hackintosh mods?
http://insanelymac.comblizzardjesus said:
http://www.tonymacx86.com/
also i'd recommend against pre-fab system and buying the parts individually. it'll be more expensive, but there's a ton more info/mods online to make the process seamless.
I am still trying to figure out what to get,and came up with this:
XFX HD-577X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor
GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2H LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C9
Does it look good? Everything compatible? Thanks.
XFX HD-577X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor
GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2H LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C9
Does it look good? Everything compatible? Thanks.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
This may sound very stupid, but the guides I've read don't mention wifi or Bluetooth when putting together a pc, so are those things that are already on the mobo, or extra peripherals?
BrassMonkey1010
Member
Okay, I am totally clueless when it comes to pc parts/building one, but I think I am ready to try and build my first one. Could I build a good gaming rig for $1000 US? I need everything (monitor,speakers, mouse & keyboard ect.)
Could someone help me out?
Could someone help me out?
Some motherboards can have wifi or bluetooth built in.mattiewheels said:
Otherwise you'll need a wireless USB/PCI card or a Bluetooth USB/PCI card.
*Reposting*BrassMonkey1010 said:
1)Basic Desktop Questions
Budget: Price Range + Country
Main Use: Gaming, Video editing, or just general usage
Monitor Resolution: What resolution will you be playing your games at? Are you going to upgrade later?
List SPECIFIC games that you MUST be able to play: Self Explanatory
2)General Guide on what to buy (Spring)
Tech Report Builders Guide!
A very good basic guide that has been updated for Spring (Right now there is some new stuff coming out + new GPU's on the way, so once that gets out of the way hopefully they will update.)
http://techreport.com/articles.x/18747/2
3) 15 minute video how-to
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/video_how_build_pc_ever_step_explained
If someone has a better short video please share.
4) Prospective laptop buyers please fill this out (and maybe even ask their forum):
http://forum.notebookreview.com/wha...ould-i-buy-form-must-read-before-posting.html
BrassMonkey1010
Member
Hazaro said:
Thank you very much. I am going to check out the video and info!
Anyways..
Budget: $1000 US
Main Use: Gaming and general use.
Monitor Resolution: Do not have a monitor yet. I need part of the $1000 budget to go to one. Don't really know is 16:9 or 10 is better, or what resolution to get.
List SPECIFIC games that you MUST be able to play: Crysis, Starcraft 2, Fallout: New Vegas, Diablo 3. (would really like to play everything)
EDIT. I think I will just go with this build from the tech report link. I just need to know a good monitor to hook up to it.
slidewinder
Banned
It's possible, although that's a small enough discrepancy that decent quality memory would normally probably be ok at its rated speed at a voltage deficit like that. It still wouldn't hurt to try upping the memory voltage a little if your BIOS allows it and re-running memtest86.