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"I need a New PC!" 2011 Edition of SSD's for everyone! |OT|
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TheExodu5 said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...lickDeals-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA&Item=N82E16820178333
Ok, will swap it out. Would rather go 8 instead of 4, run a ton of apps at any given time during work and would be nice to have a game behind the scenes.
It's done!
i5 2500k
Asus P8P67 Deluxe
8gb Corsair XMS DDR3-1600
MSI Cyclone GTX 460 1gb
Xigmatek Asgard II
Corsair TX650
Got my first OEM dud after 3 builds of nothing but smooth sailing... the Samsung F4 was d.o.a., and I was all set to flash the firmware and everything. =| So I've just popped in my old drives for now and I'll exchange it tomorrow.
This thing is so much quieter than my previous PC and lighter/smaller to boot.
i5 2500k
Asus P8P67 Deluxe
8gb Corsair XMS DDR3-1600
MSI Cyclone GTX 460 1gb
Xigmatek Asgard II
Corsair TX650
Got my first OEM dud after 3 builds of nothing but smooth sailing... the Samsung F4 was d.o.a., and I was all set to flash the firmware and everything. =| So I've just popped in my old drives for now and I'll exchange it tomorrow.
This thing is so much quieter than my previous PC and lighter/smaller to boot.
So it looks like my stuff will finally be here tomorrow barring any more delays. Both mobo and cpu are showing projected delivery for tomorrow so maybe I'll finally get to build my system!
One question though: Besides Windows, Office, browser and anti-virus what are you guys putting on your SSD's? I'm pretty frugal with my HDD space as I've been operating on the same 160GB boot drive since 2007 although I do have an external RAID 1 enclosure for permanent storage. I've got a 120GB SSD going in and the items I just listed are going to leave alot of empty space. (I'm also going to relocate my "Downloads" and "My Documents" folders to my 1TB drive so those won't be an issue either)
I thought about leaving Steam on the SSD as I only have about 35GB worth of stuff on it right now and I don't tend to install more than 3-5 games at any one time. Besides web surfing and iTunes repository (which will be on the 1TB also) gaming is the primary function of this PC so I may just end up using some SSD space for game playing and storage.
One question though: Besides Windows, Office, browser and anti-virus what are you guys putting on your SSD's? I'm pretty frugal with my HDD space as I've been operating on the same 160GB boot drive since 2007 although I do have an external RAID 1 enclosure for permanent storage. I've got a 120GB SSD going in and the items I just listed are going to leave alot of empty space. (I'm also going to relocate my "Downloads" and "My Documents" folders to my 1TB drive so those won't be an issue either)
I thought about leaving Steam on the SSD as I only have about 35GB worth of stuff on it right now and I don't tend to install more than 3-5 games at any one time. Besides web surfing and iTunes repository (which will be on the 1TB also) gaming is the primary function of this PC so I may just end up using some SSD space for game playing and storage.
Metalic Sand
who is Emo-Beas?
Any more pics of that case? I like the orange in it.
DrBaalzamon
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·feist· said:
I'd like to stay in the 50-100 dollar range. Preferably lower! But im a bit flexible because I probably wont be swapping it for a long time. Oh any GPU brand recommendations for that 6850? Thanks again !
TheExodu5 said:Might not have time to install the cooler tonight...but either way I'll take pics when it's done. I'm also going to bring back my Scythe Kaze Master Ace fan controller, since I don't like the colors. I'm getting this one, which will match the HAF X very nicely:
(can be set to one of 6 colors)
That's a handsome FC, you say it can be set to different colours, is one white by any chance?
Teknopathetic
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"Weather delays for UPS are killing me. Only Amazon has gotten anything to me so far this week. I have everything but the damn mobo and CPU. So frustrating."
My mobo has been ??? Somewhere due to the weather since Monday. Despite that, I've gotten 2 other packages delivered via UPS since Monday. So clearly the package hasn't made it to my local hub, yet. Hopefully. Or I'll be incensed.
My mobo has been ??? Somewhere due to the weather since Monday. Despite that, I've gotten 2 other packages delivered via UPS since Monday. So clearly the package hasn't made it to my local hub, yet. Hopefully. Or I'll be incensed.
The Big Rig
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Hey I just got my second 5770 in and I have a couple questions before I hook it up:
Do I need to connect both bridges to the cards?
If the answer is only one, which connection do I need to put the bridge on? The one closest to the back of my case, or the one closer to the front?
Do I need to connect both bridges to the cards?
If the answer is only one, which connection do I need to put the bridge on? The one closest to the back of my case, or the one closer to the front?
Krauser Kat
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so it looks like i will have to reformat my main drive to get my computer back on line. Its keeps BSOD as soon as window trys to load, it goes to fast for me to get a reading. Trying system restore but im pretty sure i did not have it turned on, and its attempting repairs.
DrBaalzamon
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jiien said:
Oh those look goood. I'll grab one of those. Thanks a bunch dude!
rabhw said:Just pulled the the trigger on my new rig purchase:
First new PC since 2007, time to retire the old Q6600 and 8800 Ultra ;_;
I am in the same boat
just pulled the trigger on the Asus P8P67(non pro), Kingston HyperX Blu, and a 2500k. I sprung for a Fractal R3, which is a mind blowing case.
Luckily I had a TX620, WD Black, and good card.
The E8400 lasted.
The Ncix sale saved me close to $100.
Krauser Kat
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woot, now my DVD drive does not want to boot from disc.
ShOcKwAvE said:I am debating my next case:
Corsair 600T
or Silverstone FT-02
Thoughts?
You mean
or
hands down the FT02. Make sure it comes with the air penetrator fans.
They increase air flow on your components and make the FT02 one of the best air cases around, plus it's very good looking.
SuicideUZI
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Are any of these new sandy bridge motherboards you guys are getting using UEFI? If so how is it?
It's got a surprising amount of features for such a cheap mid tower - the toolless bays work very well, dust filters on the front panel mesh, the ability to route wiring behind the mobo tray (which actually has a big enough cutout so you can install a different CPU cooler without removing everything), includes tons of screws/cable ties and clips/etc., and a stock fan that you'll actually want to use.2San said:
Some things that bugged when I was working in it though -
Front buttons, audio, etc. wires all stuck to the front panel, which means you'll have to be careful whenever you pull it off to install drives. Then you have to stuff the wires back in carefully if you have a front intake fan installed when reattaching the panel.
PCI slot punchouts were a pain to remove... I knocked out the ones I needed with a flathead screwdriver while supporting the crossbars to avoid twisting any of the metal.
But hey, for $30 it's a very solid case with good airflow. I was really looking to go smaller/lighter on this build, and the Asgard II fit that bill while surprising me with its features.
Metalic Sand said:
(note that that's a 2.5" bay above the headphone jacks, I just installed some USB 3.0 ports in there)
And a stock photo to show the front/back panel layouts.
mclaren777
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mclaren777 said:
probably the top one, it's more minimalist. Those step indicators are completely arbitrary, you will be playing by ear anyway (the only reason you would have a fan controller) so they just look ugly. Plus it looks like an old school amp.
Teknopathetic
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Shockwave: If you want to make sure you get an FT02 with Air Penetrator fans, order from someone who will ship it to you direct from manufacturer. I got my black FT02 from Directron. Also you can order from a place that moves a lot of stock like Amazon or Newegg. I've heard the silver ones didn't sell quite as well so it's hard to tell if you'll get old stock from Amazon or newegg with those.
mclaren777 said:
If you want to wait a few days, I can comment on my Lamptron vs. Scythe. Honestly, I'm not terribly impressed with the Scythe. It works fine, but it needs its own proprietary fan cable extensions (or at least mini 3 pin ones), and the nobs can actually get pulled off.
That Scythe could be different though. A friend of mine bought a similar looking Zalman fan controller today, and I was quite impressed by the build quality.
At last I found a fix for the problem. Turns out that it wasn't starting because the end of the peripheral cable which I attached the majority of the fans to had a 4 pin end to it and I plugged it into the CPU_FAN port on the MOBO. I don't know for some reason it was preventing my computer from even starting up. Can anyone explain to me what the cause of this was???.
Anyway everything's going great on Win7 and I was wondering are there any necessary drivers for the Asus P8P67 Pro and the i5-2500k???
Anyway everything's going great on Win7 and I was wondering are there any necessary drivers for the Asus P8P67 Pro and the i5-2500k???
grkazan12 said:
If you hooked a bunch of fans up to the CPU_FAN port, I'm guessing the fans didn't get enough voltage to run, and the CPU was shutting down due either to the fact that the CPU fan wasn't running (or had no RPM reading), or the CPU was overheating...depending on the motherboard safety mechanism. Some motherboard will shut off on a reported fan failure.
Newegg always finds a way to "get you."
That Xigmatek Asgard II is attractively priced at $30, but has $10 shipping... or essentially the same price as their $40 Rosewill Blackbone, which offers free shipping, leveling the playing field. Both cases are modified versions of the OEM Vortex 3630, made by Maxcube:
http://www.maxcube.com/product/product3.php?id=56&cid=2
That Xigmatek Asgard II is attractively priced at $30, but has $10 shipping... or essentially the same price as their $40 Rosewill Blackbone, which offers free shipping, leveling the playing field. Both cases are modified versions of the OEM Vortex 3630, made by Maxcube:
http://www.maxcube.com/product/product3.php?id=56&cid=2
ShOcKwAvE said:
In addition, if by any chance you're buying one in person, it says so on the box. If you're considering one of the limited editions of the case, they've had them for months before the standard cases slowly began being replaced with the AP181 revision at the end of last year.Teknopathetic said:
Aruarian Reflection
Chauffeur de la gdlk
I've been using my E6750 Core 2 Duo system since 2007 and can't wait to upgrade since my system is slowly dying. I won't get around to building until May or so though. Is it worth it to jump on one of those Microcenter i5 2500K deals right now ($180 I believe), or should I wait until May to buy it? That seems like a really good deal.
Also, what do you guys do with your old parts?
Also, what do you guys do with your old parts?
Battery life is good. I'm not looking for something too pricey either. I basically just need something for the few hours of down time in school.jiien said:
I really don't know anything about specs for Laptops. I kind of just want something that has decent battery life, has enough space, plays moderately older or less demanding titles. I don't want to spend too much either, and if possible from Newegg or Amazon or Dell.
Metalic Sand
who is Emo-Beas?
Can you use a Y splitter to have 2 fans in the 1 CPU Fan? my Mobo only has 1 CPU fan plug.
Something like this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119248
Edit: Just realized it doesn't have 2x 4 pin which is what i need.
Something like this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119248
Edit: Just realized it doesn't have 2x 4 pin which is what i need.
upgraded my setup from a 3ghz Q6600 with 6GB of RAM to a 4.4ghz i5 2500k with 8GB. speeds were overclocked, of course.
since i just reinstalled Win7 last month, i just removed the motherboard drivers, shutdown the PC, and dropped the same drive in the new rig without any problem. the OS was able to recognize the new hardware and, after reauthorizing the OS and some driver installations, have everything up and running in a few minutes.
i already notice an improvement in TF2 @ 1900x1200, where everything now runs smooth at 60fps. on certain maps with the old setup, occasionally the framerates would dip to the 40s with heavy action (like hightower). that's a thing of the past now.
quite pleased so far.
since i just reinstalled Win7 last month, i just removed the motherboard drivers, shutdown the PC, and dropped the same drive in the new rig without any problem. the OS was able to recognize the new hardware and, after reauthorizing the OS and some driver installations, have everything up and running in a few minutes.
i already notice an improvement in TF2 @ 1900x1200, where everything now runs smooth at 60fps. on certain maps with the old setup, occasionally the framerates would dip to the 40s with heavy action (like hightower). that's a thing of the past now.
quite pleased so far.
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