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Are talking about me, youself, kennah...who else have you dragged into this hobby?
Oh I dropped that kinda cash on parts long before experiencing mkenyon
I'm considering resurrecting my AOpen HX08
I call it The Beige Tower of Power
Parts that went to building a functional computer. Not $1200 more to liquid cooler the $1200 you already spent
Thanks for the advice and the link. What do you think of the rubber vs. glossy though? Is it worth it to pay $10 more for rubber/wait for a sale on the rubber one, or is it really pretty unimportant?
I figured that was the case. I think I'll pass on the $50 glossy for now and see what else comes along.
Voice of Reason
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Does that operate as a wireless router? I already have a router if that's the case.
No, a device cannot wirelessly connect to a powerline adapter.
Voice of Reason
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How does it work then?
Anton668
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it uses the electrical wiring in your house to transfer signal. 1 unit in 1 room, 1 in another.
they plug in to your outlets and use your house wiring as ethernet cable
Voice of Reason
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Damn, that sounds awesome. I'm assuming the connection is almost just as good as direct connection to the modem right?
Anton668
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somewhere tween direct and wifi. plus it helps that the house be built sometime this century. the older your wiring, the more problems you may incur
Voice of Reason
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I'm gonna have to look into that. Might as well buy a cheap wireless USB adapter to save myself headaches.
PwnCakes193
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So I'm trying to freshly install Windows 8 Pro on my Dell XPS 8500 (as in format internal HD completely). I downloaded Windows 8 Pro through Microsoft and made a bootable USB device through the Windows 8 downloader interface. When I boot up into the USB Device to install Windows, it says that the Product Key I have isn't matched to any images available on the device.
Is it reading my product key on the computer itself, which comes with basic Windows 8? How can I get around this?
Is it reading my product key on the computer itself, which comes with basic Windows 8? How can I get around this?
Yes it is grabbing it from your computer (a new windows 8 thing) and you can't install pro if your license is for windows 8 basic.
Witchfinder General
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That sounds great. My wi-fi isn't great but ethernet is out of the question as my PC is on the second floor of the house and running cable isn't an option.
So technically all I need is this?
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200_1348&products_id=17635
One plugs into my modem (and power point) downstairs and the other to my PC ( and powerpoint) upstairs?
I was just trying to finish Smokey's post above mine.
But yeah, my shopping cart right now looks pretty ridiculous because of the amount of fittings I'm having to use. 18 total comp fittings, to give you an idea.
Dazmode is a pretty good etailer in Canada. FrozenCPU, Performance PC's, and Sidewinder PC's are the three big ones for the US.
Ah ok, that explains why I haven't been able to find an answer.
THanks for Dazmode. This guy has awesome videos and info on his website.
i3allistic
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I need a new router, any recommendation? $100-$150
IMACOMPUTA
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Anyone?
Unfortunately also limited selection and limited stock. I often find his site out of stock of the best items. I use him when I can and frozencpu for hard to find stuff, just remember to use USPS instead of UPS because UPS charges obscene brokerage fees (like more then the worth of the shipment)
Yeah been hit by those before from UPS.
I know what block and rads I want. Now to pick pump and reservoir.
Watching Daz's videos with my wife made her a lot more interested in the build that is going on. If I can find some of the parts second hand I think I can do water this year.
I know what block and rads I want. Now to pick pump and reservoir.
Watching Daz's videos with my wife made her a lot more interested in the build that is going on. If I can find some of the parts second hand I think I can do water this year.
If you're hitting 79*Celsius during intense benchmarks it'll only equate to like max of 60-70* during gaming I'm guessing
Prime95, LinX etc and other benchmark tools will put the cpu under more extreme demand resulting in max thermal temp than gaming or using emulators.
1.22 volts sounds reasonable(?) I'm 1.3v 3770k HT/on 4.7ghz
I'll need 750W if I want to do SLI, won't I?
What the heck is a powerline adapter?
If I were to get the ASRock, I'd probably get Extreme 6.
Thanks for the help.
MrCunningham
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OK PCGAF, back with another question...
So a friend of mine has a Gigabyte Radeon 6950, this model here to be precise:
And he tells me that the fans on this beast are starting to get on his nerves. He says that all three fans are becoming noisy and it is driving him insane. So what would be the easiest way to remedy this? Would adding a bit oil to the fans work? Or what about replacement fans or a replacement cooler? What would you guys suggest?
So a friend of mine has a Gigabyte Radeon 6950, this model here to be precise:
And he tells me that the fans on this beast are starting to get on his nerves. He says that all three fans are becoming noisy and it is driving him insane. So what would be the easiest way to remedy this? Would adding a bit oil to the fans work? Or what about replacement fans or a replacement cooler? What would you guys suggest?
Alright, so this is what I've put together for the 50th time. I don't really want any changes that will reduce the price, since money isn't an issue, but I don't want to go over $2500.
In regards to the GPU, would I just need to get the same GPU if I wanted to go SLI?
Any feedback would be appreciated.
In regards to the GPU, would I just need to get the same GPU if I wanted to go SLI?
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Alright, so this is what I've put together for the 50th time. I don't really want any changes that will reduce the price, since money isn't an issue, but I don't want to go over $2500.
In regards to the GPU, would I just need to get the same GPU if I wanted to go SLI?
Any feedback would be appreciated.
- Motherboard to MSI MPOWER. It's a great board and overclocker.: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_1183&products_id=21537
- I'd drop the Enermax cooler, seems a bit louder and doesn't cool amazing. Ivy produces jack for heat so just put a Noctua NH-D14 or Corsair H80i instead. You'll get the same results at probably lower noise.
- Now that you mention SLi down the road... change power supply to: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_220&products_id=18881 (I couldn't find anything good value for you here. You can step up to a Corsair HX850 or AX860i if you want power delivered from Jesus)
- Any other brand GTX 680 2GB will work in SLi.
- Buy an i7 3770K. You can't spend $2,500 and not get one. It's stupid. IF you feel like upgrading later then fine you can stay with the i5, but honestly... :/
NOW STOP MAKING CHANGES FOR NO REASON or have the other people you talk to justify their shit.
You seem to be the most experienced so I'll just stick with what you say, my apologies with the continuous changes. I'm very, very indecisive
Alright, I'll change to that motherboard. Cheers mate.
Changed the cooler too, and the PSU. Hmm, I'm tempted but everyone says it won't do much for gaming, and this PC will mainly be for gaming.. :S
Never een knew powerline adapter's existed.. Does anyone recommend a good brand?
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=200_1348
You seem to be the most experienced so I'll just stick with what you say, my apologies with the continuous changes. I'm very, very indecisive
Alright, I'll change to that motherboard. Cheers mate.
Changed the cooler too, and the PSU. Hmm, I'm tempted but everyone says it won't do much for gaming, and this PC will mainly be for gaming.. :S
Never een knew powerline adapter's existed.. Does anyone recommend a good brand?
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=200_1348
What the PSU does for gaming is keep your system running for an indefinite period rather than shitting out and killing parts.
I mean, you need a working PC in order to play games on said PC, amirite?
That's probably why my PC has been shutting down randomly lately..
Thanks
With the wireless adapter, I'm thinking of getting this one,
http://www.netgear.com.au/home/products/powerline/high-performance/XAVB5101.aspx
But I don't get how it works.. Does plug A have to be plugged into the same power board as the router...? Then plug b...? What?
Infinite Justice
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You seem to be the most experienced so I'll just stick with what you say, my apologies with the continuous changes. I'm very, very indecisive
Alright, I'll change to that motherboard. Cheers mate.
Changed the cooler too, and the PSU. Hmm, I'm tempted but everyone says it won't do much for gaming, and this PC will mainly be for gaming.. :S
Never een knew powerline adapter's existed.. Does anyone recommend a good brand?
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=200_1348
Who the fuck are you talking to? Seriously :O
Hahaha, I'm going based off what the internet says (other forums, articles, etc).
Infinite Justice
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Hahaha, I'm going based off what the internet says (other forums, articles, etc).
dammit internet.
It might not seem as important but it can be since the type of stuff you want to do with gaming can affect it (single card vs multiple cards, possible crazy cooling for OCd parts, etc). Plus you dont want the rest of your parts to go down the drain because your PSU was fucking garbage.
So its not as throwaway as you wrote there
Ban Puncher
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Keyboard bundle was more than half off the price and seemed like a cheap entry option. Had to work to a certain budget so cost effective accessories, sunk most into the box itself.
No BP550's in stock. Was initially going to get the Corsair GS600 but read multiple reports of quality issues and was steered towards the Antec HCG620 for similar money and positive reviews.
I am now trying to convince myself that I need a 512GB Samsung 840 Pro SSD in my new build.
Oh god.....
Any particular reason why? I assume the Double D model I listed is poorer performing in some way? I can get the Asus model (Asus HD7950 DC2 3GB) for around £235ish. I'll have to see if I can source the Gigabyte variant to see what the price difference is.
Save some extra money and go for the 7970. On demanding games the 7970 takes the lead by quite a bit.
But still is not enough for Crysis at 1080p 60fps, not with everything maxed out that is. You will have to play on a mix of Ultra High and High Settings, everything ultra and you will be running at 50sh fps depending on the level, 40sh on the last part.
Wait what? The PSU to be changed is fine, what I was referring to when I said ''Hmm, I'm tempted but everyone says it won't do much for gaming, and this PC will mainly be for gaming.. :S'' was in regards to the CPU, changing from the i5 to i7, I ment a lot of people said it's not worth the extra $100 when it comes to gaming.
If you are fine with upgrading your CPU later (to the i7 3770K) and selling your i5 then you may get your i5, but honestly it's in your budget and some games are starting to take advantage of it, and more should in the future. Might as well get it now imo.
kingellesar
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Gaf! So I am still very happy with my gaming PC, it's not amazing but it can handle most games on full whack. However I was thinking of picking up a SSD, firstly would it be sensible to run a SSD along with my HDD? How easy would it be to make the SSD my main drive and switch everything I want over to it?
I am looking at: Samsung 250GB 840 Series SSD which is £127.
I am looking at: Samsung 250GB 840 Series SSD which is £127.
True.. I'll see, I most likely will but apart from that, I guess my build is complete..
Way over my original budget of $2000, lol. Do I need the blu-ray writer, I probably won't even play blu-ray, I haven't needed to use blu-ray once on this current PC. Anyone know a cheaper yet good disc tray thingo?
Stupid question incoming:
I have just bought a new graphics card, I already have an SLI set up, so I will be replacing the top one and keeping the other one as a dedicated physx card. I know when upgrading a graphics card I need to disable the one I'm replacing in device manager, however how can I confirm which card in device manager is the right one to disable if they're both the same?
I have just bought a new graphics card, I already have an SLI set up, so I will be replacing the top one and keeping the other one as a dedicated physx card. I know when upgrading a graphics card I need to disable the one I'm replacing in device manager, however how can I confirm which card in device manager is the right one to disable if they're both the same?
Done, trying to find an ASUS DVD Burner, can't find an ASUS one, unless I'm blind.
Thanks.
Oh.. Why shouldn't I spend that much on a PC? :s
Thanks for the response.
OK PCGAF, back with another question...
So a friend of mine has a Gigabyte Radeon 6950, this model here to be precise:
And he tells me that the fans on this beast are starting to get on his nerves. He says that all three fans are becoming noisy and it is driving him insane. So what would be the easiest way to remedy this? Would adding a bit oil to the fans work? Or what about replacement fans or a replacement cooler? What would you guys suggest?
I would get a replacement cooler for that no matter what, that fucker of a heatsink has a chance of falling off!
The only way the heatsink is connect to the card is via a thin shim that is screwed to the PCB and then is attached to the rest of the heatsink via what looks like thermal paste!
Just nab some DVD burner then.
I'd agree with Durante, but still stick with the i7 since you don't have a hard budget.
This will do I guess..
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=658_667&products_id=20737
Mmm, I was on a strict budget, which was the $2000 hahaha, but it's blown out to $2500, so anything that won't reduce the performance is helpful.
This will do I guess..
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=658_667&products_id=20737
Mmm, I was on a strict budget, which was the $2000 hahaha, but it's blown out to $2500, so anything that won't reduce the performance is helpful.
You can cut 100$ off by going with a HD7970.
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