The problem is that it is better to use the SSD for Windows and then use something like Steam Mover to only put the games you are currently playing on the SSD. It is that big of a difference.
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The problem is that it is better to use the SSD for Windows and then use something like Steam Mover to only put the games you are currently playing on the SSD. It is that big of a difference.
No.
Deaf Spacker
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I asked this question earlier:
I can't decide between a 4GB EVGA GTX 680 or a 240GB Corsair Neutron GTX.
If I get the SSD drive I'll be getting the 2GB version of the above card, the system drive is a 2TB Seagate Barracuda. The SSD will be used for games, nothing else.
Getting an SSD will also mean no Corsair Dominator Platinum.
An SSD is wasted with games tbh, get the 4GB 680.
Any reason why you are avoiding installing the OS on the SSD?
The SSD to get anyway is the 840 Pro. Or Crucial M4 if you can find one on sale.
Get a 680 other than EVGA. The EVGA ones run about twice as loud as comparative ASUS/Gigabyte/MSI cards.
Deaf Spacker
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I'm limited with the GPU choices as I'm buying pre-built due to my disability.
I dunno why I'm resisting putting the OS on the SSD, I think it's plenty fast enough maybe?
It's not, the difference between an SSD and an HDD is beyond the difference between night and day.
You need Windows on an SSD, trust us
Yeah it will be bigger and clearer
Deaf Spacker
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Scan.co.uk, their 3XS systems, more specifically their overclocked systems.
ss_lemonade
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He could try a Dual Shock 3, works nice due to better sticks imo (all our 360 controllers suffer from buggy deadzones) but they seem to suffer a defect after time where pressing the left stick and moving it at the same time causes other buttons to be triggered
Check out the likes of Chillblast and Cougar Extreme (I've used them myself).
Motionoinjoy is one of the single worst apps I've used in the longest time. I'd advise it to no one. Some games just need the DS3, though, so I use it then.
Deaf Spacker
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I prefer a 360, but with Dualshock stick replacement. The mushroom caps tend to not have the "push on the sides of stick to move it" problem that the slippery concave stock 360 stick has.
It's kind of interesting that the stick tops between the two are fully interchangeable, I didn't look closely to see if the stick hardware itself is identical between the two.
Deaf Spacker
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£1900 max, the one I linked allows room in the budget for tweaking.
The budget includes a monitor though.
I ended up going with this monitor as it's only $130 when all is said and done.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236174
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236174
Lighthouse
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Everything came in by saturday and I was able to get it up and running by sunday night!
I could think of nothing other than my build for those two days. Still need to start on cable management but other than that everything looks good.
Anyway my cpu is the i5 3570k with the evo 212 cooler.
I think its running a little warm, most likely because the center screw on the x brace is not screwed down or maybe the thermal paste wasnt ideally applied.
Here are the temps at 100% and idle.
The idle temps are what concern me as they seem like temps you would get with the stock cooler, is that correct?
Are the temps off enough to justify re-applying thermal paste and the cpu cooler?
I do plan on over-clocking eventually but nothing crazy.
Btw I live in florida and its hot as balls.
Cheers.
I could think of nothing other than my build for those two days. Still need to start on cable management but other than that everything looks good.
Anyway my cpu is the i5 3570k with the evo 212 cooler.
I think its running a little warm, most likely because the center screw on the x brace is not screwed down or maybe the thermal paste wasnt ideally applied.
Here are the temps at 100% and idle.
temps were on avergae 4-5 higher, closer to the max numbers listed.
The idle temps are what concern me as they seem like temps you would get with the stock cooler, is that correct?
Are the temps off enough to justify re-applying thermal paste and the cpu cooler?
I do plan on over-clocking eventually but nothing crazy.
Btw I live in florida and its hot as balls.
Cheers.
Alright, so I'm having a bit of trouble here. My buddy came over and helped me move my build into my new case (an R4) and the damn thing won't turn on. The motherboard is getting power, since the light is on. I suspect it has something to do with the front panel connectors, but I'm not sure.
TerryLee81
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Did you connect both power cords to the motherboard? (24pin and 8pin)
Well double check that the power button cable is plugged into the right pins. Your motherboard manual will show you where they should be plugged in
VE3TRO
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Added some things for the sexyness. Some more here - http://gizmowned.minus.com/mTWFcZ5dRwAIf
Being used is the NZXT HUE RGB Led Controller so I can do a vary of colors. Red fans with green inside looks pretty good as well.
Being used is the NZXT HUE RGB Led Controller so I can do a vary of colors. Red fans with green inside looks pretty good as well.
Really powerful. I'd look at moving down to a single 680 and then upgrading it when the time comes.
This would also be my guess.
Look at the diagram of where the headers go. Your headers will be labeled. Plug the appropriate header on the appropriate pin.
I'd knock the BR drive down to a DVD as well. Doing that and changing to the 4GB 680 brings the price to £1448.20 inc. VAT.
What motherboard do you have? I'll look up the appropriate documentation to get you going
Lighthouse
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Do these temps seem a little high for idle with a evo 212 cooler?
Idle doesn't really matter, and can vary a lot.
Idle temps will vary base on a person's ambient / room temps. Load temps, running something like Prime95 FFT, is all you need to worry about.
Lighthouse
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Thaks mrklaw,
Its been really hot lately, 86-88 f in my room as I dont run AC. So if those temps are ok Im ecstatic.
Heres a few pics from my build.
Def going modular next time
ssd is velcroed to 3.5 bay
It runs crysis, maxed
Thanks for the replies mkenyon and knitoe.Its such a relief to have everything working.
I love that this game is still (legitimately) used as a great reference point for a PC being powerful.
It's better to turn the heatsink so it pushes air from front to back. Is you ram fins making that not possible?
PoweredBySoy
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I hear you guys are the best.
I'm still really confused about audio though - and how to get decent 5.1 out of my home theater (for gaming). Something about the sound card needs Dolby Digital Live, and I'd also need one with optical out for my receiver. And if I go the ITX route, there doesn't even seem to be any open PCI slots for a sound card. Are there any motherboards with onboard that will do it?
I'm still really confused about audio though - and how to get decent 5.1 out of my home theater (for gaming). Something about the sound card needs Dolby Digital Live, and I'd also need one with optical out for my receiver. And if I go the ITX route, there doesn't even seem to be any open PCI slots for a sound card. Are there any motherboards with onboard that will do it?
Infinite Justice
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Well in that case just stick to what the mobo gives you.
You can get the sound card at a later date if you really want to go there.
It's not, the difference between an SSD and an HDD is beyond the difference between night and day.
You need Windows on an SSD, trust us
Yep
MisterNoisy
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The ASRock Z77E-ITX has an optical out if you need that - I've just been using HDMI to my receiver from the video card, tho. Great little board, too. There's a ton of mATX boards with optical as well if you want something a bit bigger.
CornBurrito
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So the BitFenix Prodigy case. Should I go White or Black? So hard to decide since both are so nice looking.
It is actually really cool knowing that if I end up wanting to change something it can easily be done at a later date.
It is actually really cool knowing that if I end up wanting to change something it can easily be done at a later date.
CornBurrito
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Not liking the red look. Initially I was going to get Orange, but after seeing some pics I realized I'd get tired of it real soon.
White is so sleek and clean looking so I might get that.
MisterNoisy
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I love my orange box, but I admit that it's not for everyone.
The black one has a mesh front panel, which should offer better airflow than the solid front panel of the other colors, if that matters to you.
Lighthouse
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It would make the fit easier actually its barely clearing the fin in the a2 slot as its oriented now. My setup now is intake front and side, exhaust top and back.
I just finished cableing everything down and away and closed her up! Couldnt be happier.
Im sorry to hear that at least you isolated the problem. How long will it take to get replaced?
It's not, the difference between an SSD and an HDD is beyond the difference between night and day.
You need Windows on an SSD, trust us
This. Using my SSD for the first time was a revelation.
Check out the SFF build guide in the OP.
You can use HDMI out from your videocard for sound and video, just like a console.
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