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"I need a New PC!" 2013 Part 1. Haswell, Crysis 3, and secret fairy sauce. Read da OP
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Duh, totally forgot about this. Thanks!
Appollowexx
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katyusha said:
Cool. Well, optimisation is my biggest worry as the CPU obviously will be quite different from the new consoles, also didn't go with 16GB DDR3 as I thought it's easy to upgrade when it's being more widely used. Can't wait to benchmark with Nvidia's New Dawn.
It's a single SLI. The GTX 680 4GB FTW edition.
I thought i'd gone with a pretty decent PSU, is there something wrong with that particular model. Also went with a recommended Motherboard from the OP.
Single SLI?
As in, two cards, yes?
The motherboard is kind of the low-end spectrum on the Z77 platform. It's limiting in a lot of ways.
You will be pulling somewhere between 400-500W during gaming, so the PSU is fine spec wise. It's that it is not modular, which means you will have cables coming out everywhere.
The PC-6B is going to be pretty limiting on airflow too. Should have gone for the PC-7HX.
As in, two cards, yes?
The motherboard is kind of the low-end spectrum on the Z77 platform. It's limiting in a lot of ways.
You will be pulling somewhere between 400-500W during gaming, so the PSU is fine spec wise. It's that it is not modular, which means you will have cables coming out everywhere.
The PC-6B is going to be pretty limiting on airflow too. Should have gone for the PC-7HX.
Appollowexx
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OK the PSU is one of the few items that has not yet dispatched, I've cancelled it and will order a better fit for this design. What would you suggest? Thanks for the help.
EDIT - went with the AX650 from Corsair as recommended in the OP.
VE3TRO
Formerly Gizmowned
I'll be doing a lot of daily H.264 video encoding. What CPU would you recommend?
How about the HX+ 750W? I've also replaced the M4 with the 840 Pro.
Serendipitous.
http://steamcommunity.com/id/michalius/
Add me on Steam, looking to put together a GAF in-house weekly Warsow game. Perfect to test your new 144Hz on.
It's a really huge jump in price for a single digit % increase in performance.
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cpus/2011/11/14/intel-sandy-bridge-e-review/5
Serendipitous.
http://steamcommunity.com/id/michalius/
Add me on Steam, looking to put together a GAF in-house weekly Warsow game. Perfect to test your new 144Hz on.
Done!
Checking out Warsow right now. It looks pretty cool! I like the art style too.
Why is it 144hz, seems like such an odd number. 30-60-120-144?
Don't, Crossfire is pretty much broken right now. The increase in performance is placebo when it doesn't look strange.
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphi...ance-Review-and-Frame-Rating-Update/Frame-Rat
Because that was the highest they could clock the panel.
Whatever is cheaper, IMO. Seems like most of the Win 8 issues have been ironed out.
Mikey Jr.
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Ohhh really? Alright, Win 8 it is!
mastershake
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And the deed is done. Should have my stuff in by tomorrow.
Team red *brofist*
We are growing in numbers!
SquiddyCracker
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I'm more weary about old games.
I've heard Planescape: Torment has some issues for an example.
I've heard Planescape: Torment has some issues for an example.
That's the issue with every new version of Windows, which is too bad. Thankfully there's folks like GoG around to keep things running nicely.
Irobot82
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Well I can say for Batman: AA, if you like mist, large men kicking paper, and flags, then yes it is worth it. For Batman: AC if you like mist, one scene with and ice gun, flags, sparks, and more paper, then yes it is worth it.
Slackbladder
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Ah, I think that's because I have overclocked RAM, something like 2400mhz, I think. Or am I getting something wrong? (Somewhat clueless to overclocking).
If you play Borderlands 2 it's worth it. I went from an AMD card to an NVIDIA midway through the game and the difference was amazing.
Irobot82
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I have a Thermaltake Water 2.0 and it's an exhaust right now, but I am working on modding it to put in the front. The was I see it it is better to pull in cold air then exhale warm air.
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
Woo! Just picked up a 4GB 670 that's been a slut the last few weeks!
Irobot82
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I heard that with BL2 you can turn it on the CPU with AMD cards and the hit to performance is less than move nVidia cards. What is in BL2? Some water effects and some particle blasts?
When you want to sell it, let me know, maybe then I can reunite the twins.
Fabric. And you can only enable 'some' of it with CPU. It completely changes the effects of the corrosive guns. Adds lots of effects to other guns and adds fabric (flags, dropcloths, et cetera) all over the game. Huge differences. A friend with a GTX260 couldn't even turn everything on. When he upgraded to my 660 he was impressed as well.
Irobot82
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Sweet. I'll get around to playing it one day, not with the PhysX though. This proprietary stuff is so dumb.
That game is what me second guess going ATI. Those corrosive weapon effects and vortex grenad eeffects are sexy
Could be. 1.65v was used for nehalem and westerner processors and went down to 1.5v for sandy bridge and ivy bridge. Nothing wrong with other than it can, rarely, cause some issues. Just something to keep in mind.
First, Kennah, apologies in advance for this.
For other folks, TripT Custom Cases just recently announced the 'Compact Splash' as available for purchase. Would make a killer ITX case even without a full loop in mind.
http://www.craftograph.com/compactsplash/index.php?route=common/home
$170.00
This was originally a one-off case for a guy on OCN who wanted a custom ITX case.
For reference, this is the same guy who made my custom test bench which I love to death:
For other folks, TripT Custom Cases just recently announced the 'Compact Splash' as available for purchase. Would make a killer ITX case even without a full loop in mind.
http://www.craftograph.com/compactsplash/index.php?route=common/home
$170.00
This was originally a one-off case for a guy on OCN who wanted a custom ITX case.
For reference, this is the same guy who made my custom test bench which I love to death:
Damn, that's nice. Only about two more weeks to order, though, so hop on it if anyone is interested.
I think after three matches with unresponsive BR players that made me want to die inside last night, I have kicked my Dota 2 habit.
Water reservoir with integrated pump top
Have some store credit at Canada Computers and a spare PC could use a new PSU. I figure CoolerMaster should be okay? PC isn't being used too heavily lol - http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_442&item_id=051198
How much store credit?
About $25. Not looking to spend a lot on it, just that the older PSU sitting in the PSU is a no-name 425W about 5 or so years old..
RumblingRosco
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I'll switch to team red if you want to send me something that is better than my 560ti for free!
Ok ill look through what CC offers cause that one is a really bad PSU, it's actually 430W and fails to meet the minimum voltage specs for power supplies.
Yep. You'll want the Silverstone 450 SFX PSU.
*edit*
Scogoth, what happened to your avatar? Sometimes you post and I don't even realize it's you.
Can I get your help later configuring this puppy? I'm going to order one tonight.
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