Its easy performance boost, there really is minimal risk involved and if you are not aiming for high clock getting it to 4-4.2 is easy as changing 2 digits in the bios.
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Its easy performance boost, there really is minimal risk involved and if you are not aiming for high clock getting it to 4-4.2 is easy as changing 2 digits in the bios.
If you are going for a GTX 660, go for the MSI one with the twin frozr fans
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n660tf2gd5oc
it's only seven dollars more but the damn thing is completely silent.
Rawket Lawnchair
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GAF, please help me.
I got this message for the first time about a week ago (can't remember if it was before or after installing the new nVidia drivers, I installed them on the 28th, last Tuesday), but then it went away.
However it's driving me crazy since this morning. The screen starts shaking and changing colours, sometimes it changes resolution, and then this pop-up comes up. I've been troubleshooting all day, installed new Intel HD Graphics drivers, and still nothing.
This is the first time it happens, and I have no other idea what to do (except probably revert to older nVidia drivers, IF it has something to do with my nVidia GPU).
I got this message for the first time about a week ago (can't remember if it was before or after installing the new nVidia drivers, I installed them on the 28th, last Tuesday), but then it went away.
However it's driving me crazy since this morning. The screen starts shaking and changing colours, sometimes it changes resolution, and then this pop-up comes up. I've been troubleshooting all day, installed new Intel HD Graphics drivers, and still nothing.
This is the first time it happens, and I have no other idea what to do (except probably revert to older nVidia drivers, IF it has something to do with my nVidia GPU).
@lordy, yeah go for this one. I kinda just chucked in what he already had on his list.
GAF, please help me.
I got this message for the first time about a week ago (can't remember if it was before or after installing the new nVidia drivers, I installed them on the 28th, last Tuesday), but then it went away.
However it's driving me crazy since this morning. The screen starts shaking and changing colours, sometimes it changes resolution, and then this pop-up comes up. I've been troubleshooting all day, installed new Intel HD Graphics drivers, and still nothing.
This is the first time it happens, and I have no other idea what to do (except probably revert to older nVidia drivers, IF it has something to do with my nVidia GPU).
I'm guessing this is on your laptop? Make sure you clean out the drivers and revert back to the latest available from the laptop manufacturer's website. The switching from Intel integrated to the nvidia GPU is handled by special drivers.
Will do, thanks for the suggestion!
Here's the new, revamped build. I changed the graphics card, stuck in a Z87 Mobo which should be better of OC if I want to dabble with it. Any other changes before I pull the trigger?
Aim Price: sub $1000
Usage: A decent amount of gaming and Pro Tools editing.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.55 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.24 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: V7 KM0B1-6N6 Wired Standard Keyboard ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $978.70
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-03 10:49 EDT-0400)
Thanks for the help!
I'm giddy with anticipation for my 780 to arrive, so I've been doing all my prep work ahead of time so I can just drop it in and get going right away. I've got a clean Win7 install on my SSD, but I'll be using my existing 1TB drive for storage which already has a Win7 install on it, along with my Steam library, etc. Obviously, I want to keep the Steam library, but would like to delete the system files to free up space, decrease the risk of possible conflicts, that sort of thing.
Is removing the OS from my old drive as simple as moving my Steam library to a safe folder, and just trashing everything else? Seems like it would be more complicated than that, but maybe not...?
Is removing the OS from my old drive as simple as moving my Steam library to a safe folder, and just trashing everything else? Seems like it would be more complicated than that, but maybe not...?
CaptainZombie
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I did get my shipping notification from Newegg this morning, my card is shipping from their California location today and I should have it on Thursday. I was kind of hoping for Wednesday, but now must wait till towards end of the week. 
I'm going to be taking back my Corsair CX600M to get something with a bit more wattage since I am also going to be adding more case fans in the next few days + an SSD pretty soon, not that they draw a lot of power. I was looking at the following two, any thoughts?
Crosair CX750M
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7564404&CatId=2533
Thermaltake Smart Series 750W
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2543335&CatId=5440
The biggest knock with the Thermaltake is that the fan does get a bit loud. I am not too sure how I feel about that since this is in a HTPC case. It looks like the CX750M uses better parts than the rest of the CX PSU's.
I am restricted to Tiger because I bought the 600 from there so I can exchange only. I'm looking to keep this at $100 or less.
Ah ok, yeah that is a much longer card than the EVGA ACX.
I'm going to be taking back my Corsair CX600M to get something with a bit more wattage since I am also going to be adding more case fans in the next few days + an SSD pretty soon, not that they draw a lot of power. I was looking at the following two, any thoughts?
Crosair CX750M
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7564404&CatId=2533
Thermaltake Smart Series 750W
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2543335&CatId=5440
The biggest knock with the Thermaltake is that the fan does get a bit loud. I am not too sure how I feel about that since this is in a HTPC case. It looks like the CX750M uses better parts than the rest of the CX PSU's.
I am restricted to Tiger because I bought the 600 from there so I can exchange only. I'm looking to keep this at $100 or less.
Ah ok, yeah that is a much longer card than the EVGA ACX.
Rawket Lawnchair
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Thanks for the reply Frostburn. I reverted to an older version of the nVidia drivers, and it seems to have done the trick.
Nice build. I'm getting the same cpu, mobo, and h100i, but can't splurge on the Titan, likely a 770/780. I already have a 840 pro too. I'll be getting a HAF XB and still unsure on PSU.
I don't know if I'm pricing this too high or not, but make me an offer, I'm willing to listen. Here's a link to it http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CM8V4I/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Huge_Jackman
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Jesus these corsair Quiet AF/SF fans are expensive. I never thought I alone would spend 130 bucks on fans. Its just the stock fans in the 900d are just too damn loud.
Sorry for the shitty iPhone pic. Just finished my build.
i7 4770k
Asus Sabertooth Z87
GTX Titan
Samsung 840 Pro
16GB DDR3 2133mhz Corsair Dominator Platinum
Running like a fucking champ. And so cool. Idle temps for me 35C on an H100i.
Coming from Q6600-4gb ddr2-gtx 470. The change is amazing. So smooth and I can load into Windows 8 in 5 seconds. FUCKING WUT!
Shout out to everyone that's helped me.
Special Titan shoutout to Smokey, my main man.
Installing BF3 and other games as we speak.
I will be getting some better resolution pics later this week, once everything has been all cleaned up.
Now you're playing with power
Play some games and be in awe of what you have built
GeForce GTX 650 Ti (The Boost version will run you closer to $170) but the normal version can be found for right around or slightly under your budget.
turbosnail
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Just wanted to say that you guys are super helpful and thanks to you all that reply to most of our posts!
Alcoholikaust
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no worries man, that 7850 is pretty solid
Posted? 4770K overcloked to 4.8 GHz with LN2.
This is a really bad overclock for LN2, isn't it? TTL did 4.6 GHz overclock just with a H100i by just bumping the multiplier to 4.6 GHz. Couldn't they achieve much much higher scores with LN2?
This is a really bad overclock for LN2, isn't it? TTL did 4.6 GHz overclock just with a H100i by just bumping the multiplier to 4.6 GHz. Couldn't they achieve much much higher scores with LN2?
Go with the Pro.
The 840 is 250gb, not 256 fyi. And most people in here have said to go with the bigger drive. It'll last longer even though it's not pro, simply because it's larger.
GhostRidah
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Any suggestions for a flat surface mod so your tower can be placed on a rug? Thinking of just getting some type of door mat material for it lol
lostsupper
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I used a glass keyboard tray from an old computer desk. If you have a glass shop in your town, you can have something custom for less than $50.
A piece of wood. Stain it if you want.
GhostRidah
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HammerOfThor
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So I'm trying to finalze my build. I was going to get this motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130692
and this graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202026
Based on the below post I'll just stick with my current choice. But is there a better graphics card than the 7850 I have selected for $50 more if I went with a cheaper board from the Enhanced choices?
Edit: Z87 Northbridge means I can overclock?
and this graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202026
Based on the below post I'll just stick with my current choice. But is there a better graphics card than the 7850 I have selected for $50 more if I went with a cheaper board from the Enhanced choices?
Edit: Z87 Northbridge means I can overclock?
From a few pages back:
Features aren't the only thing different between motherboards. Types of capacitors, MOSFETs, power delivery, PCB thickness, on and on are all things that get worse the lower you go on motherboards.
While Z87 would indicate the ability to overclock, I'd imagine the things named above are skimped on quite a bit on that G41.
Features aren't the only thing different between motherboards. Types of capacitors, MOSFETs, power delivery, PCB thickness, on and on are all things that get worse the lower you go on motherboards.
While Z87 would indicate the ability to overclock, I'd imagine the things named above are skimped on quite a bit on that G41.
Horse Armour
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Just so you know, the MSI G45 and Gigabyte Z87-D3HP are the same price in the UK so that makes that chart a bit invalid for UK users (although the Gigabyte comes with a free £35 CPU cooler which just adds further complexity to the choice).
The initial motherboard you chose has 12 CPU power phases whilst the G41 only has 4 which may possibly affect OCing.
Good to note. The G45 would be the board to go with then.
I think the MX-D3HP should be the baseline Z87 choice though.
Horse Armour
Member
Considering that you could sell the free CPU cooler for around £20 profit, would you still go with the MSI G45 over the Gigabyte (final price would be £108 for the MSI against ~£88 for the Gigabyte)? This is the choice I'm currently facing.
Depends on how much you care about OCing. MSI should be able to go a little bit further in that regard.
Horse Armour
Member
Welp, looks like it's the MSI then. Thanks to you both. I'll probably wait for the GTX 760 Ti to come out first so that should give me a few days to see how the motherboard landscape changes.
250GB 840.
I did get my shipping notification from Newegg this morning, my card is shipping from their California location today and I should have it on Thursday. I was kind of hoping for Wednesday, but now must wait till towards end of the week.
I'm going to be taking back my Corsair CX600M to get something with a bit more wattage since I am also going to be adding more case fans in the next few days + an SSD pretty soon, not that they draw a lot of power. I was looking at the following two, any thoughts?
Crosair CX750M
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7564404&CatId=2533
Thermaltake Smart Series 750W
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2543335&CatId=5440
The biggest knock with the Thermaltake is that the fan does get a bit loud. I am not too sure how I feel about that since this is in a HTPC case. It looks like the CX750M uses better parts than the rest of the CX PSU's.
I am restricted to Tiger because I bought the 600 from there so I can exchange only. I'm looking to keep this at $100 or less.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=580994&CatId=5439
PSU wise check out the Seasonic G550 for $10 more. It's a better quality unit and is Gold rated for efficiency so should work out cheaper in the long run.
Hi guys, I have a HP Elite 053uk PC from 2010 maybe I think it's a Sandy Bridge quad core i7 with 8GB and a (woeful) NVidia GT420, and it's really needs an upgrade (me and my friends from school, who are ditching their 360s and going to PC for DayZ, Woo!). I'm considering either flat out buying an Alienware X51 for a fairly reasonable £600-700. However, I'm considering buying the 650Ti or HD7850 cards (both have dat 2GB GDDR5) and maybe some Corsair 1600MHz RAM as well for around £180 altogether or less.
For DayZ should I get a better processor as well? Shall I buy a cut-price Ivy Bridge i5 or Haswell? I know it's fairly CPU intensive. Even an AMD 8 core processor. That would be better for next gen right seeing as the consoles will be 8 core too, so more games will be optimized for multi core processors? Or should I get rid of it altogether for an X51? I really don't know.
For DayZ should I get a better processor as well? Shall I buy a cut-price Ivy Bridge i5 or Haswell? I know it's fairly CPU intensive. Even an AMD 8 core processor. That would be better for next gen right seeing as the consoles will be 8 core too, so more games will be optimized for multi core processors? Or should I get rid of it altogether for an X51? I really don't know.
Well it looks like the 4gb 770 that I ordered from amazon isn't shipping until mid july. Not wating that long to build my new rig. So I am at a loss for what to do. The only thing that worries me is spending $400 for a card with only 2gb and needing to upgrade soon. I have no problem spending more for a 780 if I can get some mid level of assurance that the 3gb on there will be enough to run most next gen games at 720p 60fps.
Should I:
Get a 2gb 770?
Wait for another brand to release 4gb 770 and hope to get one before sold out?
Get a 3gb 780?
Get one of the high end AMD cards?
This is the last piece of my rig then I will be all set to start building.
Should I:
Get a 2gb 770?
Wait for another brand to release 4gb 770 and hope to get one before sold out?
Get a 3gb 780?
Get one of the high end AMD cards?
This is the last piece of my rig then I will be all set to start building.
What PSU is in that HP? I wouldn't bother throwing more RAM at it unless you're hitting the limits of the 8GB frequently.
Spend all your money on a graphics card first. Check your power supply wattage though.
Me, I would get a 7970 GHZ for that $400.
If you can afford the 780 it's a great card. I would also still recommend the 7970 at $380 too especially with that games bundle.
Just picked up on lunch (as it was available locally):
Sabertooth z87
4770k
Corsair Vengeance 2 x 8GB - 1866
Corsair H100i
Win 7 Pro 64
Still need to get:
Video Card - I'm thinking 770/780, gotta research some more.
PSU - Probably Corsair AX760i Digital ATX
Case - Cooler Master HAF XB ATX
Misc - Fans, etc.
Sabertooth z87
4770k
Corsair Vengeance 2 x 8GB - 1866
Corsair H100i
Win 7 Pro 64
Still need to get:
Video Card - I'm thinking 770/780, gotta research some more.
PSU - Probably Corsair AX760i Digital ATX
Case - Cooler Master HAF XB ATX
Misc - Fans, etc.
Found a similar model with an i5 and GT220 card which has a 460W supply, so mine will be a bit higher.
Check before you buy obviously but you should be OK with something like a 650 Ti Boost, 660 or a 7850.
I'm in the exact same situation, but I really don't want to go ATI. I knew the 4gb models would be popular.
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