Mystic_Wanderer
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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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Mithos
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Damn that mobo looks capsuled in.. what is it (came with mobo, or with case)?
Looks like an Asus Sabertooth.
Pretty sure that is an ASUS Sabertooth....I'm looking into getting one.
Koroviev
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Lian-Li PC60 ?
(I used to be so jealous of fellow LAN goers with that thing when I was in high school)
also are you allergic to vacuum cleaners ? ;p
Good catch! Indeed it is! I don't actually own a vacuum, and the whole thing is being replaced soon.
I loooooove the PC 60, but it is clearly dated.
What's your performance like on those bad boys? I'm going to pick up one when I get my rig next month, data charts are cool and all, but I prefer personal testimony
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Clearance/Item/9a8c5a63-2c49-4dee-9180-0362353fcce3
I'm gonna take a look at this tonight. 120Hz is going to ruin my life isn't it.
I'm gonna take a look at this tonight. 120Hz is going to ruin my life isn't it.
120hz has been known to cure cancer, rescue kittens out of trees, and make you a better gamer. The latter one comes at the price of Titans and limited sex life, however.
2 kids so halfway there... The 670 is totally a titan gateway drug.
killertofu
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I'm so excited to build my rig. Just waiting on the GTX 670 to come in.
I probably shouldn't be excited for the PS4 right? My computer will run games pretty well?
I probably shouldn't be excited for the PS4 right? My computer will run games pretty well?
Lactose_Intolerant
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Be excited for all games.
killertofu
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I should but if I'm dropping 1000 on a rig, it'd be nice for it to play something like BF3 or Crysis at good settings
They're not really 120hz, and they burn out fast. The max refresh rate is something like 90hz.
Get real 120hz. If you want a big screen, put three in portrait mode.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1047786
how's this? I like the case.
how's this? I like the case.
ss_lemonade
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Since I don't see any microcenter here at WA, will fry's price match microcenter's 3770k? I was there yesterday but forgot to ask
Probably not. The Fry's in northern Cali wouldn't even match the Microcenters in SoCal.
You can get the gigabyte 670 for sub $390
Pretty damn good, actually. Not sure on exact prices, but those are all pretty much recommended parts in the OP, aside from the PSU.
Surprisingly decent. Overkill on the RAM, but all good parts.
Mithos
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That looks like a solid deal if you don't have a local microcenter, i would have probably jumped on this back when i was wanting to build a PC with a Storm Stryker case. It certainly is convenient not having to shop around different sites for most the parts.
I built a pc a few weeks back with similar parts:
p8z77 v-pro
i5 3570k
8gb corsair vengeance
corsair hx 750
samsung 128gb 830
Storm Stryker case.
Through a combination of microcenter, ebay, and amazon deals, i was able to get all of that for ~735 taxes and shipped. Though that took me a few weeks of scanning for deals ever single day....
Pic of my build (AGAIN)
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Wow sexy. I need to learn how to do cable management like that...
rohlfinator
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Are video card prices expected to drop much over the next several months?
With the next gen stuff being delayed, I'm considering picking up a 7950 instead of waiting. And since I'm planning to get BioShock Infinite, I might as well get in on that promo.
But if prices are going to drop significantly by summer, I might just hold off until then.
With the next gen stuff being delayed, I'm considering picking up a 7950 instead of waiting. And since I'm planning to get BioShock Infinite, I might as well get in on that promo.
But if prices are going to drop significantly by summer, I might just hold off until then.
Doubtful since no new cards are coming. nVidia might swing something in Summer, but with AMD sitting around it has no reason too.
rohlfinator
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Microcenter trip coming this weekend. I'm pretty much convinced I'm getting a 7970 (despite knowing I'll be playing a handful of the Physx games which irks me even though I have no clue how good or bad it looks ). I see this MSI R7970 for $400. Seems to be a good deal and should be good to flash to Ghz, right?
I need to do some price comparisons overall, but I might try to scoop up a decent amount of loot while I'm at Microcenter, it seems to be a good place to shop (never actually been there myself). I'll definitely be picking up my processor, too.
). I see this MSI R7970 for $400. Seems to be a good deal and should be good to flash to Ghz, right?I need to do some price comparisons overall, but I might try to scoop up a decent amount of loot while I'm at Microcenter, it seems to be a good place to shop (never actually been there myself). I'll definitely be picking up my processor, too.
civilstrife
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Jumping on a great deal on a 7970 tomorrow for my first build.
I feel like this question is asked frequently, but I'd love some reassurance:
Do you think something in the "enthusiast range" (~$1200) will be able to keep up with the entirety of next gen console ports with at least console quality visuals and FPS?
I'm really hoping for it to last all gen without needing any major upgrade. I know that the hardware will technically be better than what's going to be in consoles, but is that gap enough to account for the optimization voodoo that goes into console versions?
I got a little burned this gen when my 2009 laptop tore through early gen ports, but utterly shat the bed when playing mid-late gen games even at lowest settings/resolution. What gave? Shouldn't it have lasted all gen given that the hardware was superior to anything in consoles?
The fact that it was mobile hardware probably didn't help, I suppose.
I feel like this question is asked frequently, but I'd love some reassurance:
Do you think something in the "enthusiast range" (~$1200) will be able to keep up with the entirety of next gen console ports with at least console quality visuals and FPS?
I'm really hoping for it to last all gen without needing any major upgrade. I know that the hardware will technically be better than what's going to be in consoles, but is that gap enough to account for the optimization voodoo that goes into console versions?
I got a little burned this gen when my 2009 laptop tore through early gen ports, but utterly shat the bed when playing mid-late gen games even at lowest settings/resolution. What gave? Shouldn't it have lasted all gen given that the hardware was superior to anything in consoles?
The fact that it was mobile hardware probably didn't help, I suppose.
Cannon Goose
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For those of you with a Sensei RAW mouse, which option is considered to be the best out of rubber or gloss? I get sweaty hands and am not sure if the rubber one would fare so well against that.
TerryLee81
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System works, but I need to refine the cabeling a bit.
Here's what's in it:
i7 3770k
Asus Maximus V Gene
Gigabyte HD 7970 3GB
8 GB Corsair Vengeance Low Profile Ram
Noctua NH-U12P
Samsung 840 250GB SSD
2x2TB WD green
Be quiet! Straight Power E9 580W PSU
Fractal Design Arc mini
Here's what's in it:
i7 3770k
Asus Maximus V Gene
Gigabyte HD 7970 3GB
8 GB Corsair Vengeance Low Profile Ram
Noctua NH-U12P
Samsung 840 250GB SSD
2x2TB WD green
Be quiet! Straight Power E9 580W PSU
Fractal Design Arc mini
Run Windows Experience Index.....
System works, but I need to refine the cabeling a bit.
Here's what's in it:
i7 3770k
Asus Maximus V Gene
Gigabyte HD 7970 3GB
8 GB Corsair Vengeance Low Profile Ram
Noctua NH-U12P
Samsung 840 250GB SSD
2x2TB WD green
Be quiet! Straight Power E9 580W PSU
Fractal Design Arc mini
Really nice
I tried the RAW for a bit, but it was too small for me and I got the gloss.
I'd go for the rubber.
Looks super solid, enjoy!
TerryLee81
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Running Prime95, the cores get between 68 and 80 degrees hot. That's at 4.4Ghz.
I guess that's ok?
I guess that's ok?
I'd personally go lower. You left out your voltage.
BLCK at 100.0Mhz and Voltage at sub 1.3V imo
See where you get.
Confusion Illusion
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Seeing some of the pictures here is making me jealous. I hope to get to building my new rig soon. I'm going to go for that Corsair 200R case
Solid case, very happy with mine so far.
TerryLee81
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Yeah, all I did was changing the multiplier to 44.
I'll try changing the voltage as soon as I get home .
Black Republican
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might sound lazy but if i wanted to buy a PC that was very capable for running new games in amazing detail, what would be the best ones? maybe budget 500-800?
Mr. Wonderful
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Which models are you referring to specifically when it comes to burning out fast?
I'm planning on getting the Overlord Tempest 120Hz panel, and driving it at ~96Hz. Is that one of the models that are reportedly burning out fast?
Koroviev
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Do you mean builds? There aren't really any pre builts that will do anything impressive for that price.
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