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"I need a New PC!" 2011 Edition of SSD's for everyone! |OT|
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Pegged, as in, the point or limit of a scale. If your GPU is pegged it means that it's running at 100% output. In the case of a not very graphically demanding game, it's likely that if your GPU is maxed out there's a problem somewhere.Twig said:
Also, since it was released yesterday, it's highly probable that the game is just unstable and you'll need to wait for a patch.
Windows 7 student discount is confusing me.. does anyone know if the $30 student version works for installation on completely new builds? It says 'Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade' during check out and I see no other options anywhere. I don't have any previous versions of windows so I wouldn't have a way to 'upgrade'.
But my parts have arrived and I will be putting it together tomorrow
But my parts have arrived and I will be putting it together tomorrow
Azwethinkweiz
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RoboShmup said:Windows 7 student discount is confusing me.. does anyone know if the $30 student version works for installation on completely new builds? It says 'Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade' during check out and I see no other options anywhere. I don't have any previous versions of windows so I wouldn't have a way to 'upgrade'.
But my parts have arrived and I will be putting it together tomorrow
http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgrade-media
Well, I've been playing the "beta" for like four days, and had no problem (other than it crashing when I wanted to export replays to YouTube) prior to installing my new video card. That's the only reason I'm worried.Izayoi said:
Anyway, all right. I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks.
elrechazado
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I need to stop reading this thread, since I committed to building myself a new pc at the end of the year. Want to soo bad right now though. The only way to console myself is to know that waiting I will be able to build probably a better machine for the same price in 7-8 months.
knitoe said:
Home from work, here is the voltage information for my 2600k that seems to be melting:
Regular
Overclock:
Yellow number is what the voltage gets raised to for the overclock
Reminder of the temps I was getting. I have a H70 Cooler:
A little weird..the Asus has the voltage at 1.27 while HWmonitor says 1.06?
Ploid 3.0
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Just ordered a hyper 212+ and am looking up info on applying paste for it. Is it important to fill in those gaps, clean, and apply the second time for the flat surface?
edit: Found out that it is kinda important so that the paste spread isn't effected by the grooves and you get a better coverage when it's pressed to the cpu. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/252942-29-some-notes-applying-thermal-paste-xigmatek
Wait, it'll be so worth it. I regret that I didn't wait a bit more myself. I could have gone even longer without a gaming pc. The big games seem to be coming at the end of the year.
edit: Found out that it is kinda important so that the paste spread isn't effected by the grooves and you get a better coverage when it's pressed to the cpu. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/252942-29-some-notes-applying-thermal-paste-xigmatek
elrechazao said:
Wait, it'll be so worth it. I regret that I didn't wait a bit more myself. I could have gone even longer without a gaming pc. The big games seem to be coming at the end of the year.
black_vegeta
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Alright, Newegg sent me a replacement for my case. No severed wires, no dents, no scratches...I am pleased.
Your max 1.38V is very high for only 4.6GHz. Resize the window so we can see the CPU temps and run Prime95 with small FFT. Then, take a screenshot and show us.Smokey said:Home from work, here is the voltage information for my 2600k that seems to be melting:
Regular
A little weird..the Asus has the voltage at 1.27 while HWmonitor says 1.06?
There has to be something wrong with my Caviar Black. It should not be this loud! RMMMM RMMMMM PAUSE RMMMMMMM PAUSE RMMMM. If I put my foot up against my case where the noise is coming from it stops the noise, makes me think its vibration then... I know I've been bitching about it here for a month or so, sorry...I dunno I wish I knew more about these things and wasn't working a unpaid internship so I could afford a SSD.
just sucks I paid $1,100 for a silent build but this thing is the only loud part... My Caviar Blue is freakin silent wtfffff
just sucks I paid $1,100 for a silent build but this thing is the only loud part... My Caviar Blue is freakin silent wtfffff
Saren is Bad
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Smokey said:I have taken the cover off and am taking off the thermal that came with the H70 and putting on the Artic MX-4
I don't know what's wrong
You're vcore is incredibly high for 4.6ghz, i can get that at 1.25v
oh shit, 90 C, didnt see that...
Saren is Bad said:
Well the ASUS bullshit did it when I first got the system and OC'd by software just to see where it would get. After I put the new goo on and everything I'll reset it to default settings.
Yes my temps were getting into the 90s and shit. That's crazy. I wouldn't be surprised if my chip doesn't last through the rest of the year, shit has been frying.
opticalmace
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In 7-8 months it will probably be only a couple more months for Ivy Bridge.elrechazao said:
Coldsnap said:
You could get something like this and try it.
Or this.
Haven't installed any of these myself, so YMMV.
Fuck, I wish I lived closer to Microcenter, closest one to me is in Michigan; if there was one in Buffalo, I'd just ask a buddy that's 5 mins from the border to pick up parts for me.
a 2500k + p8p67 pro for $350+ tax is so good. Here it's 384 + tax which is $75 or more difference after it's all said and done. Fuck Canada!
a 2500k + p8p67 pro for $350+ tax is so good. Here it's 384 + tax which is $75 or more difference after it's all said and done. Fuck Canada!
elrechazado
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I hate youopticalmace said:In 7-8 months it will probably be only a couple more months for Ivy Bridge.
Might have to add a month or three then.
So is the Dell Studio XPS 7100 the consensus pick for best pre-made desktop computer at the price ($999 or less)? I'm considering getting that one but I'm not sure about the graphics card. It's a ATI Radeon HD 5670 1GB. Can that run most current games at medium-high settings or should I upgrade?
If Tri-Gate is anywhere near to what it could be it should be well worth it.elrechazao said:I hate you
Might have to add a month or three then.
If I had to upgrade a DELL, I'd get an XPS 8300 (with an i5 2400) for $740 sans monitor.dwin45 said:
Pickup a nice 22-23" LCD for $140, get a Corsair CX430w for $40, then GPU or choice depending on your budget (GTX 460 768MB) for $140.
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Total + Monitor = ~$1,050
Should I get this ram ?
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455
80$
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455
80$
Syphon Filter
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I need help choosing a motherboard. Currently i had the p8p67 pro as the one to get but i saw the z68 and wanted to know which one should i buy?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131730&cm_re=z68-_-13-131-730-_-Product
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131703
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131730&cm_re=z68-_-13-131-730-_-Product
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131703
Maybe if his job depends on it or he is ripping a 500 DVD collection.knitoe said:
Then you have to deal with some limiting software(?)
I read the launch anandtech article about it, and while it is stupid fast, it doesn't seem like someone a lot of people would need or use.
At least it is on the enthusiast boards now.
Syphon Filter
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Hazaro said:
Non pro of which one?
ipukespiders
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Any recommendations for a new video card that has similar power requirements (not ready to update my power supply) to my existing 4850?
I've got a little breathing room, but not a lot.
I've got a little breathing room, but not a lot.
momolicious
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elrechazao said:
except for the processor. the 2500k is already pretty cheap at microcenter for $180 i dont know how much cheaper it would get than that at end of the year.
opticalmace
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You should probably give your pc specs. But I believe the 6850/6870 would work.ipukespiders said:
What's the process with putting your harddrive in a silent case? I don't have to take a part my harddrive to get it to fit into something like the scythe quiet drive? How do these drives fit into my R3 also? Do they screw in just like regulard harddrives? Thanks
Coldsnap said:
What you linked is a 3.5" enclosure that houses a 2.5" drive (laptop size). Those two combined would be a size of a regular hard drive. I don't remember if it was in this thread, but some people have gotten good results with bungee cords. That would only dampen vibration sounds though.
Saren is Bad
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May I recommend clearing your motherboard by the jumper? That ASUS OC is a piece of shit. Sorry of this has been said alredy.Smokey said:
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