Infinite Justice
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still sucks to hear though given the other issues.
Congrats.
and i know that feel man
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"I need a New PC!" 2012 Thread. Ivy, SSDs, and reading the OP. [Part 2]
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still sucks to hear though given the other issues.
Congrats.
and i know that feel man
As someone mentioned earlier, I think people are just worried about the longevity and reliability of the new flash format of the 840 (standard).
That may or may not sway your decision depending on how long you expect your new rig to last you.
Upload a picture if you can
MickeyKnox
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Honestly, I'm fully prepared to upgrade my storage within the next year if I have to so I think I'm going to stay the course
Built myself a new computer using spare parts I had lying around, ssd, hdd and psu. Would have went a white and black version of the 690ii advanced usb3 but I got this case for $100 and I just couldn't wait for pccasegear to ship one.
The picture makes the insides look like craps too much lighting
Going to replace all the fans I have currently have in the case with a mix of corsair sp and af performance fans or should I go all the same fans?
The picture makes the insides look like craps too much lighting
Going to replace all the fans I have currently have in the case with a mix of corsair sp and af performance fans or should I go all the same fans?
I'm afraid to jinx it, but it appears that my PC build is a success.
Took a few hours longer than it should have due to some idiotic user error (hello, front side power button). Did a moderate OC on my i5 3750K. Got it stable up to 4.3Ghz with the help of a hyper 212. Doesn't seem to want to go further than that without a sizable voltage boost--which I'm afraid to do (currently hovering around 1.25-1.3). And squeezed a very little bit extra out of my HD7870, but like my CPU, it doesn't seem to want to go too far. First time OCing, so I'm happy to leave things where they are for now. I'm sure once I start playing FC3 I'll want to push it a bit further.
Anyhow, since everyone's on a thank you fest, I thought I'd join the party. Thanks for the help, folks.
Took a few hours longer than it should have due to some idiotic user error (hello, front side power button). Did a moderate OC on my i5 3750K. Got it stable up to 4.3Ghz with the help of a hyper 212. Doesn't seem to want to go further than that without a sizable voltage boost--which I'm afraid to do (currently hovering around 1.25-1.3). And squeezed a very little bit extra out of my HD7870, but like my CPU, it doesn't seem to want to go too far. First time OCing, so I'm happy to leave things where they are for now. I'm sure once I start playing FC3 I'll want to push it a bit further.
Anyhow, since everyone's on a thank you fest, I thought I'd join the party. Thanks for the help, folks.
I didn't take pictures during the whole process, and forgot to take one of the guts. But here is the finish product.
LightofRohan
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Are you not allowed to have two games downloading at once on Steam? Or at least have one queued? It just keeps suspending the download if I start another one... will it resume after one is downloaded? Gah, I want to leave it over-night and get both games loaded.
HarryDemeanor
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You can. Not sure why it's not working for you.
MichaelEM3
Banned
Hi, PC GAF. Contemplating building my first PC soon! Would really appreciate it if you guys could weigh in on the choices I've made after referring to Hazaro's PC Builds guide:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qRm2
I just want a sweet spot rig that can play most current-day PC games at 60 fps and 1080p without any real problem. Want to keep the price around $1150, including the monitor (which I need). Would all this get the job done?
Also...
I really want to experience building my first gaming PC, GAF! Help me out!
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qRm2
I just want a sweet spot rig that can play most current-day PC games at 60 fps and 1080p without any real problem. Want to keep the price around $1150, including the monitor (which I need). Would all this get the job done?
Also...
Any concern here? Would I really be missing out on anything by not having a USB 3.0-friendly case?PC Part Picker said:
I really want to experience building my first gaming PC, GAF! Help me out!
How would you rate the Arctic Cooling Freezer i30 against the CM212 Evo?
Get a 212 EVO
One of the MBs from the Op is on sale at Tigerdirect
BIOSTAR TZ77XE3
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5727271&CatId=6976
70 with a 40 MiR
BIOSTAR TZ77XE3
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5727271&CatId=6976
70 with a 40 MiR
I'm thinking of retiring my PC of 5 years. Can you tell me if the specs given below as a reasonable upgrade or is there some more improving to be done. Thanks.
My current rig:
MotherBoard: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R Rev. 2.0
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor
RAM: 6 GB DDR2 RAM
GPU: MSI Nvidia GTX 460 Hawk
HDD: Western Digital 1TB SATA (7200RPM/ 4MB cache)
My planned rig:
MotherBoard: Asrock Z77E-ITX
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (may be overclockable to 4.6ghz)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB DDR3 2000mhz
GPU: GIGABYTE Nvidia GTX 680 OC
HDD: M4 256 GB
My current rig:
MotherBoard: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R Rev. 2.0
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor
RAM: 6 GB DDR2 RAM
GPU: MSI Nvidia GTX 460 Hawk
HDD: Western Digital 1TB SATA (7200RPM/ 4MB cache)
My planned rig:
MotherBoard: Asrock Z77E-ITX
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (may be overclockable to 4.6ghz)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB DDR3 2000mhz
GPU: GIGABYTE Nvidia GTX 680 OC
HDD: M4 256 GB
Well the Prodigy looks baller.
I'd change the 680 to a 670 and the RAM to the 30nm Samsung stuff, as well as the SSD to a Samsung 830.
Echo'd. 7950 for slightly better value.
I really like my GB 670 though.
Is there such a big price/power difference?
Power, very little as you can see here http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/598?vs=555
The price relative to that mediocre gain is too much imo to justify a 680 over a 670 unless you have to have the fastest single card Nvidia offer.
If I was going for that, I would buy an ASUS Mars II in SLI.
ashbash159
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I'm upgrading my motherboard and CPU.
On my old PC I have 2 x 2GB RAM.
I'm going to buy 2 x 4GB RAM (Corsair Vengeance).
Will I be able to use all four slots on the new motherboard to achieve a total of 12GB of RAM?
Edit: Googled and it seems I'll be able to do this.
Will I have to do it 2GB 2GB 4GB 4GB or 2GB 4GB 2GB 4GB? (Left to right in the diagram below)
Here an image of the configurations in the motherboard manual:
On my old PC I have 2 x 2GB RAM.
I'm going to buy 2 x 4GB RAM (Corsair Vengeance).
Will I be able to use all four slots on the new motherboard to achieve a total of 12GB of RAM?
Edit: Googled and it seems I'll be able to do this.
Will I have to do it 2GB 2GB 4GB 4GB or 2GB 4GB 2GB 4GB? (Left to right in the diagram below)
Here an image of the configurations in the motherboard manual:
212 Evo and i30 both out of stock at Overclockers anyway. Trying to keep all of my parts to the same shop to minimise parts not arriving at the same time etc.
Any recommendations for anything other than those two from Overclockers.co.uk?
I'm upgrading my motherboard and CPU.
On my old PC I have 2 x 2GB RAM.
I'm going to buy 2 x 4GB RAM (Corsair Vengeance).
Will I be able to use all four slots on the new motherboard to achieve a total of 12GB of RAM?
Edit: Googled and it seems I'll be able to do this.
Will I have to do it 2GB 2GB 4GB 4GB or 2GB 4GB 2GB 4GB? (Left to right in the diagram below)
Here an image of the configurations in the motherboard manual:
Keep the same size memory modules in the same color slots. (ie. The 4GBs in one color slot and the 2GBs in the other color)
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
So, does anyone here have any impressions of the asus pa248q and the dell s2340l monitors?
Can anyone recommend a decent graphics card brand to SLI/Crossfire with cooling in mind?
Was looking into getting an Asus GTX 680 DC2, but the current model takes up 3 slots and the newer model that takes 2 slots is no where to be found.
Looked into the Radeon equivalent and found the same 3 slot problem.
Edit: I'm wanting to stay in the same 7970/GTX680 range.
Was looking into getting an Asus GTX 680 DC2, but the current model takes up 3 slots and the newer model that takes 2 slots is no where to be found.
Looked into the Radeon equivalent and found the same 3 slot problem.
Edit: I'm wanting to stay in the same 7970/GTX680 range.
My 660ti is out for delivery today It's been awhile since I bought PC parts from newegg. Forgot how fast they were.
This will be a 100% improvement from my 460. Can't wait to plug it in and fire up some games.
Finally completes the i5 Sandy Bridge system I built last year. The 460 was just a $100 refurb stop gap upgrade from the 260.
Now I'm set for awhile. Maybe a new monitor or SSD drive next year but that'll be it.
It's been awhile since I bought PC parts from newegg. Forgot how fast they were.This will be a 100% improvement from my 460. Can't wait to plug it in and fire up some games.
Finally completes the i5 Sandy Bridge system I built last year. The 460 was just a $100 refurb stop gap upgrade from the 260.
Now I'm set for awhile. Maybe a new monitor or SSD drive next year but that'll be it.
You may be right but I'm confident that Rome Total war 2 will have a new or updated engine which will take advantage of the extra cores.
So I boot up my computer this morning and something weird happens. After I log into windows, the welcome screen fades away really slow. Almost like it is moving in slow motion. My desktop finally comes up and programs are quick to open like they always are. I shut it down to leave for work and the same thing happens with the windows screen. Moves extremely slow, and then the computer finally shuts down.
What's going on here should I be concerned?
What's going on here should I be concerned?
MichaelEM3
Banned
Want to build my first gaming PC, PC GAF. Came up with this list of parts after consulting Hazaro's PC builds:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler:Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DG 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor
Keyboard: Logitech K800 Wireless Slim Keyboard
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qRm2
...everything look good? Trying to keep everything under $1200, monitor-included, if possible. Really need some reassurance here, GAF! Pretty intimidated/excited by the whole prospect.
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler:Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DG 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor
Keyboard: Logitech K800 Wireless Slim Keyboard
PC Part Picker said:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qRm2
...everything look good? Trying to keep everything under $1200, monitor-included, if possible. Really need some reassurance here, GAF! Pretty intimidated/excited by the whole prospect.
fatty
Member
From an old thread (2010), here is my current setup:
For the new build so far I have:
Fractal Design Arc Midi Case, $49.99
BIOSTAR TZ77XE3 Intel 7 Series Motherboard, $70 after rebate
Next is SSD and processor.
Was thinking about going for i7-3770K but I don't plan to be hardcore with the video editing or HD streaming, maybe just as a hobby on the side, so I've decided on the i5-3570K (currently $170 at Microcenter).
But SSD is what I now need help on.
Microcenter has this Samsung on sale for $160:
830 Series MZ-7PC256B/WW 256GB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) with 3-core MCX Controller
Should I try to stick with the 830 series instead of the newer 840 series? I've heard conflicting things. Thanks again for the help.
For the new build so far I have:
Fractal Design Arc Midi Case, $49.99
BIOSTAR TZ77XE3 Intel 7 Series Motherboard, $70 after rebate
Next is SSD and processor.
Was thinking about going for i7-3770K but I don't plan to be hardcore with the video editing or HD streaming, maybe just as a hobby on the side, so I've decided on the i5-3570K (currently $170 at Microcenter).
But SSD is what I now need help on.
Microcenter has this Samsung on sale for $160:
830 Series MZ-7PC256B/WW 256GB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) with 3-core MCX Controller
Should I try to stick with the 830 series instead of the newer 840 series? I've heard conflicting things. Thanks again for the help.
fatty
Member
How much are you paying for the motherboard, might want to save yourself a few bucks and go with this one:
BIOSTAR TZ77XE3 Intel 7 Series Motherboard, $70 after rebate (also on the OP list, under "Excellent - Best Overall" build)
There's more knowledgeable people here but you might want a slight better PSU?
Finally settled on my new build and placed the order, due tomorrow:
Thanks for the help from people in here
MichaelEM3
Banned
USB 3.0 compatibility is sort of a non-issue for me. Should I care about the incompatibility between the HAF 912 case and Hazaro's recommended "Best Value" motherboards, PC GAF?
And both of these motherboards are listed under the "Enhanced - Best Value" guide (which is what I was using for cost-related reasons), so I assume either is fine for my build.
That's close to $60 cheaper than what PC Part Picker is telling me the current lowest price for a Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 is! Thanks a lot!
And both of these motherboards are listed under the "Enhanced - Best Value" guide (which is what I was using for cost-related reasons), so I assume either is fine for my build.
Just went with the Power Supply recommended by Hazaro in his Enhanced - Best Value guide. Totally open to other suggestions if this is true, though. Don't want to skimp on something as important as power.DagsJT said:
If you're not wholly set on Nvidia the AMD 7950 is a better buy, plus you get a few free games thrown in too.
Change the RAM to the Samsung 30nm Green stuff and I'd change your PSU too to something with a wee bit more juice, 550w would suffice. Look at the XFX Core series (Seasonic made) as an alternative.
have the same thing once every couple of weeks ... both with my P8Z68-V PRO and when I still had the older P8P67 PRO
so I wouldn't worry about it
I don't know what that particular motherboard's layout looks like but you may want to go with the low profile corsair Vengeance RAM with the 212. I ended up RMA'ing my Vengeance RAM for the low profile because I couldn't fit the fan on the right side of the cooler with how tall the RAM was.
My board is an MSI though, like I said, don't know about the Asus so it's only a thought.
Because there never used to be as low profile as samsung's ram. Also in the days of 1.65V and 2200mhz+ speeds those tall heatsinks were needed to cool the ram.
Your computer is giving you a preview of the Texans playoff performance.
I'd swap the video card to a 7950, the PSU to the Antec BP550, and the RAM to something low profile.
Looks great so far, and the 830 is a great SSD. Best out there still.
The Delanator
Banned
How future-proof is an i5-2500k? Say, running at 4Ghz? What kind of game would ever make this the bottleneck?
I've got a 660 Ti and will probably buy a another once the 700 series comes out to run in SLI. I really only plan on gaming at 1080p or the foreseeable future.
I've got a 660 Ti and will probably buy a another once the 700 series comes out to run in SLI. I really only plan on gaming at 1080p or the foreseeable future.
I want to buy a new board, but putting a new i7-3770K into a $70 doesn't feel right.
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