black_vegeta said:What motherboard do you have again?
The Asus P8P67 Pro - B3 Revision.
black_vegeta said:What motherboard do you have again?
Quoting myself since I got no repliesKintaco said:XFX 6870
Is this a good deal? Are there better deals on something comparable?
vilmer_ said:The Asus P8P67 Pro - B3 Revision.
black_vegeta said:Some people have gotten the same issue.
Are you overclocking?
vilmer_ said:No overclocking I have the 'optimal' setting as well in the bios.
Hazaro said:If you want SLi 580's you'd want a 1000W PSU (The Silent Pro 1200W is around the same price usually as well).
xFire and SLi work across brands, but I'd personally get two XFX.
black_vegeta said:Hmmm, do you any other spare RAM to use to troubleshoot. From what I am reading, it's either an overclocking issue (which you are not doing) or faulty RAM.
black_vegeta said:I'm wondering if I should build my rig now even though I don't have my GPU yet or just wait it out and build it all together???
The wait is killing me.
black_vegeta said:I'm wondering if I should build my rig now even though I don't have my GPU yet or just wait it out and build it all together???
The wait is killing me.
Most people will tell you that MSI GPus are generally more reliable than MSI motherboards. Their boards seem to be of varying levels of quality. Some of that is down to users trying to OC on a board that's ill-suited to doing so. Sometimes it's basic things like northbridge sinks that aren't properly affixed from the factory. If you're lucky, you can catch and correct that before things go awry.The Stealth Fox said:I know people rave about MSI's video cards, but has anyone had a good experience with MSI AMD motherboards?
If it's Z68, you can build it now and start testing using the IGP. If it's P67, you can grab a spare GPU to build and test with, though you'll want to clean out the old drivers once you get the new GPU.black_vegeta said:I'm wondering if I should build my rig now even though I don't have my GPU yet or just wait it out and build it all together???
The wait is killing me.
·feist· said:If it's Z68, you can build it now and start testing using the IGP. If it's P67, you can grab a spare GPU to build and test with, though you'll want to clean out the old drivers once you get the new GPU.
You don't have anything for display output. You can check that the PC powers on, fans are working, and such, but you need an output to install and make settings changes.black_vegeta said:I have a p67 board. Unfortunately, I don't have a spare GPU lying around. I can still use it for general use (not gaming) for the time being without a GPU correct?
·feist· said:You don't have anything for display output. You can check that the PC powers on, fans are working, and such, but you need an output to install and make settings changes.
black_vegeta said:Cool, I'll start when I get home tonight. YEEEEEAAAAHHH BOOOOOOYYYYY!!!!!!!! DDDDDDD
First time building!! Excited, yet nervous as fuck!
*rubs hands together with a big ass grin*
Infinite Jest said:I assembled a new rig 2 days ago (my first build) only to discover as I was installing the dvd drive that the top plastic part of the HAF 922 case was breaking off. So I took it all off an sent it back for a refund (a new one should be here tomorrow). My question for you guys: Is it worth "bench" testing the internals of the rig without the case? I mean, as a first time builder, would the benefits outweigh the risks?
Infinite Jest said:I assembled a new rig 2 days ago (my first build) only to discover as I was installing the dvd drive that the top plastic part of the HAF 922 case was breaking off. So I took it all off an sent it back for a refund (a new one should be here tomorrow). My question for you guys: Is it worth "bench" testing the internals of the rig without the case? I mean, as a first time builder, would the benefits outweigh the risks?
voady said:A simple but yet for myself quite mindblowing question came to my mind if i am not going to overclock at all isn't the i7 + asush67 the better package for nearly the same price as the p67+i5 2500k combo? i hope there is no failure in my way of thinking !^^
TheFury said:Hello all. PC needs a major upgrade (basically a new PC) and been putting it off for too long. Looked at the $1000 build on the first page and on another useful site for Australian's (Whirlpool) but some suggestions would be very helpful. Sound card, monitor and headphones are primarily for FPS games. Thanks for any help!
Your Current Specs: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz / 4 GB DDR PC2-6400 / ASUSTeK P5G41-M LX (LGA775) / ATI 5850 / Realtek High Definition Audio / AOC LCD 223Vw 22", 1680x1050 / W7 Home Premium Edition 32 bit
Budget: $1500ish including accessories, Australia
Main Use: Gaming, General Usage
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
List SPECIFIC games that you MUST be able to play: TW2, BF3, Skyrim
Are reusing any parts?: ATI 5850
When will you build?: Within the next couple weeks.
Will you be overclocking?: Once I get everything else sorted I'll look into it.
Upgrades I'm thinking of ($AU):
Intel Core i5 2500K 3.3 GHz - $219
Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3P-B3 Motherboard - $209
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer - $99
CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced - $115
Kingston ValueRAM KVR1333D3N9K2/8G 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 - $95
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit with SP1 OEM - $105
Total = $842
Accessories:
ATH-AD900 Headphones - $299
Zalman Microphone ZM-MIC 1 - $9
Alienware AW2310 23" - $416
Total (inc accessories) = $1566
Please please please post pictures and whatever benchmarks you can after you get it setup.Raide said:New budget system ordered. Looking forward to seeing how the i3 2100 runs. Will keep an eye on the i5 2500k prices to see if it gets to a nice cheaper price.
Because the AX850 and the X850 are basically 1000W units and cost the sameSmokey said:I see this and then I also see Exodu5 say that I should be fine on my AX850W for SLI 580s
WHO TO BELIEVE?!!
Corky said:Maybe this isn't what you want to hear but daaaamn you're missing out by not OCing and nowadays it is literally pushing ONE button if that's what you want. In other words get that p67 mobo and show the 2500k who's baws.
voady said:All right, I'll show that punk ass who's baaaaaaws XD. But seriously if I wouldn't OC at all...what would that mean for I7 2600+h67 and i5 2500l+p67. I mean it's only 20 difference then
But I think I'll go for the p67 combo but I just wondered..that's all ^^
Hazaro said:Gotta run, just answering 2 quickies now.
Please please please post pictures and whatever benchmarks you can after you get it setup.
Would be really helpful.
Smokey said:I see this and then I also see Exodu5 say that I should be fine on my AX850W for SLI 580s
WHO TO BELIEVE?!!
black_vegeta said:Cool, I'll start when I get home tonight. YEEEEEAAAAHHH BOOOOOOYYYYY!!!!!!!! DDDDDDD
First time building!! Excited, yet nervous as fuck!
*rubs hands together with a big ass grin*
The Teachinator said:I'm sure you'd be fine. I would honestly just sell the 580 though and get the 590 as it's basically two 580s on one card. Lots of compatibility problems with SLI. I can't think of anything that one 580 can't handle right now. Come winter there should be a few more options from red and green as well.
momolicious said:Anyone know if intel 310 120gb is fast enough to be worth buying over the speed of using a 1tb WD drive?
hmm, the sustained write for the intel 310 80gb is slower than the 120gb. and the intel 510 looks to be twice as fast as the intel 310 series..
TheExodu5 said:What? No, don't do that! A GTX 590 IS an SLI setup. You're not going to avoid any SLI issues by going with a GTX 590. All you'll get is a slower setup, with one massively loud and hot GPU to contend with.
RS4- said:For the Canadians: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc...&PID=749547&SID=forums&nm_mc=AFC-C8junctionCA
GSkill Snipers, 2x4 kit is only $60
I just bought the XFX 6870 2 weeks ago from Amazon (Cheaper than newegg) Great card, runs Starcraft II at 90-100 FPS. The best card in the <$200 rangeKintaco said:Quoting myself since I got no replies
Anyway the 6870 comes with 2 games (Shogun 2 and Dirt 3) and with a $20 MIR. It's $167.99 at Amazon no tax, no ship, so that would be slightly cheaper. Is there a better card in the sub $200 range?
The Teachinator said:I'm sure you'd be fine. I would honestly just sell the 580 though and get the 590 as it's basically two 580s on one card. Lots of compatibility problems with SLI. I can't think of anything that one 580 can't handle right now. Come winter there should be a few more options from red and green as well.
momolicious said:Anyone know if intel 310 120gb is fast enough to be worth buying over the speed of using a 1tb WD drive?
Unknown Soldier said:Newegg Shell Shocker RIGHT NOW:
MSI P67A-GD53 motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx?cm_sp=ShellShocker-_-13-130-572-_-06152011_3
I haven't used an MSI motherboard since the Athlon 64 days so I have no idea how good it is, but if you're not OCing it's hard to beat $110 after MIR...
I didn't come across many places selling it either, but got lucky and found it for sale on one site. I shall pick up that instead then since it appears to have similar specs and it's a lot cheaper.Darkatomz said:I was about to recommend the LG, but I can't even find a retailer that sells it anymore. If you can get it, then yeah, I'd recommend it. It's a close second to the Alienware.
http://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1280136712
Essentially, the BenQ has the best colors, but not as good performance as the Alienware and LG. Of course, when it comes to 120Hz gaming monitors, performance is more important than color reproduction anyways.
I had a look around and there doesn't appear to be an official release date for either yet. Would be nice to upgrade to something better, but I'd imagine it would be more expensive and might not be out for a while. My current performance in games is quite poor too with my CPU so would like something more immediate. Thanks for the tip though.whatsinaname said:I'll wait for others to chime in, but you may not need to upgrade to the i5 2500k. A better option might be to just upgrade your GPU and upgrade to Ivy Bridge/Bulldozer at a later time.
CronosBlade said:Ok I'm gonna ask.
Now before you flame me, understand that I won a Dell gift card from work, which will combine nicely with my employee discount. So with that in mind I'd like to jump in for a gaming PC.
So after futzing around all day on their site, I came up with two configurations. Here are the particulars. My question, almighty master race, which one should I jump in with and go from there? Note two card options on the Alienware.
1. Dell XPS
PROCESSORS Intel® Core i7-2600 processor(8MB Cache, 3.4GHz)
MEMORY 8GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz - 4 DIMMs
HARD DRIVE 1TB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache
VIDEO CARD Single AMD Radeon HD 6870
2. Alienware
PROCESSOR Intel® Core i5-2300 (6MB Cache) Overclocked Turbo Boost to 3.3GHz
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
MEMORY 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
VIDEO CARD 1GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 6870 OR Dual 1.5GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 450 - SLI® Enabled
Thank you so much!
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