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"I Need a New PC!" 2014 Part 1. 1080p and 60FPS is so last-gen and your 2500K is fine
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Thanks, think you sold me.
jeremy70583
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seems these are slow as well? or are they fine?
Can't speak to that specific brand/model, but was posting it as an example of what to look for (i.e. DDR3 1600). You could probably look at some examples from the OP or look at Newegg since it has a better search system.
Pegasus Actual
Gold Member
So, what would be a good stop-gap GPU for my Core i7 930 (which for some reason doesn't overclock all that well) and SLI GTX 460? The SLI is a hassle since I run 3 monitors but can't do both at the same time. I'm thinking an upgrade might be in order to hold me over until Star Citizen hits at which point I will probably build a whole new rig with the latest and greatest. Any thoughts? No particular budget, just something that won't be hampered by my CPU or anything along those lines. 1920x1200 screen but I usually just do 1080p letterboxed.
Iced_Eagle
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Came in this thread also looking for a mouse recommendation, and your post just made Steelseries a sale.
I originally was looking at the Sensei the other day, but got turned off when I realized it had buttons on both the left and right sides of the mouse (the way I grip mice, I knew I would always be clicking the buttons on the right side -- I could turn them off, but it would still be annoying). Glad to see that the Rival is made for right handers, it looks solid so I'll be picking it up!
I currently have a Razer Naga Hex. It was a fine mouse for its time, but the reliability on it just leaves something to be desired. The middle mouse button has a flaky connection now, which makes web browsing annoying as hell. "Oh, you just wanted to close one tab? Well how about we close 3 instead really fast?" Grrr. I'm excited for the Steelseries though. I've heard nothing but good things about them in the last few months.
*Edit*
I would look into a 770, 780 or 780ti depending on budget.
SniperHunter
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Building a new PC now. I have a dual core machine at home, so I was thinking of just stripping it out and using the case and power supply. is this a good idea? I got a good brand 750 watt PSU in there but it is old! from around the time when Mass Effect was released for PC.
just trying to save some money
oh and that computer reboots after 2 seconds! I hope the psu is still working :/
just trying to save some money
oh and that computer reboots after 2 seconds! I hope the psu is still working :/
Sniper...just look at the PSU. Make sure it has 6 pin(or 6pin+2, if you're going high end for graphics) PCI-E leads, SATA power leads, and ATX standard hook ups (preferably 20+4 pin to give you options, and 8pin CPU). If it has all that stuff, you should be good to go.
You might miss out on USB 3.0 ports on the front of your case, or that kind of stuff. But if you like the case, and the PSU "works" with newer components...nothing to stop you from reusing it all.
You might miss out on USB 3.0 ports on the front of your case, or that kind of stuff. But if you like the case, and the PSU "works" with newer components...nothing to stop you from reusing it all.
SniperHunter
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ya I already have a 7970. all i need is a new cpu (going with an i5 4670k), new mobo, 8 gb ram and a cpu cooler. going to stick with a HDD and buy a ssd later. Should cost about $500
i will check the pins tonight
ya I already have a 7970. all i need is a new cpu (going with an i5 4670k), new mobo, 8 gb ram and a cpu cooler. going to stick with a HDD and buy a ssd later. Should cost about $500
i will check the pins tonight
Just remember that, if you're moving your HDD over, you'll need to "reactivate" windows with your activation key (and, potentially, MS Office if you have it) because of the myriad of hardware changes. You'll also want to "generalize" Win 7 so it moves over better (getting rid of all the vendor drivers and using the standard drivers, instead). There's a sys util that will basically do it for you.
If you have a Windows OEM key (and not retail key)...it could be problematic. I'm working around that, now.
Future PhaZe
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The ergonomics of it aren't without flaw. It's ambidextrous by design and as a result it's nowhere near the most comfortable high end mouse on the market. I own a sensei and while the actual performance is as good as it gets I'm thinking about a g700 for a high performance mouse that feels better to use .
Reread my post.
SniperHunter
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yea thnx for the adivce
u wot
Gumbie
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You guys think it's worth selling my two Gigabyte Windforce 2GB 770s in favor of going with a single card solution like a 780ti with more memory? I'm not a huge fan of sli setups and would rather have a single card solution. If I sell both I'm looking at paying another $60-$70 bucks to get a 780ti. Is there any info on when the high end maxwells will be coming out?
Q3 at the earliest.
You would lose brute power going to the Ti, but you'd make up for that in VRAM and be hassle free when it comes to gaming. For $70 I'd do it.
Azzurri
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The 790 is suppose to be released soon, but it just might be a rumor.
AutoGibbon
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Alright, Iv'e been persuaded to post my proposed build here to see if the pro's can hand down some of their wisdom. As follows:
Already purchased:
Planned purchases:
Now, as for the PSU, I had been looking at the Seasonic G650 but the only UK seller I know of hasn't had it in stock for months. Could anyone recommend a good PSU (80plsu bronze, I don't NEED any better than that but I wouldn't complain) for around the same price or less? I'd gladly pay a little less but I'm aware that even a hybrid modular will still cost a bit. ;^)
Already purchased:
Define R4 White case
Logitech M700 board+mouse bundle
Creative Soundblaster tactic3d Wrath headset.
Logitech M700 board+mouse bundle
Creative Soundblaster tactic3d Wrath headset.
Planned purchases:
Intel i5 4670k
MSI Twin Frozr GTX 770
Gigabyte Z87-HD3 mobo
1* 8GB Corsair Vengeance low profile 1600mhz
1TB WD blue hdd
2* Phanteks PH-F140HP case fans
MSI Twin Frozr GTX 770
Gigabyte Z87-HD3 mobo
1* 8GB Corsair Vengeance low profile 1600mhz
1TB WD blue hdd
2* Phanteks PH-F140HP case fans
Now, as for the PSU, I had been looking at the Seasonic G650 but the only UK seller I know of hasn't had it in stock for months. Could anyone recommend a good PSU (80plsu bronze, I don't NEED any better than that but I wouldn't complain) for around the same price or less? I'd gladly pay a little less but I'm aware that even a hybrid modular will still cost a bit. ;^)
Aria are shit mind.
Big Chungus
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Not sure where this noise is coming from in my PC, I tried the roll up a piece of paper trick and I think its coming from my GPU...
Video of the sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie7jrGyWBME&feature=youtu.be
Should I try taking the fan off or should I contact XFX for a replacement?
Video of the sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie7jrGyWBME&feature=youtu.be
Should I try taking the fan off or should I contact XFX for a replacement?
rakkadakka
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If it's in warranty I'd just deal with XFX.
Bearing in that fan is going bad, or that's what it sounds like to me.
Just got a warning on a reboot that my CPU had apparently overheated... News to me, haven't actually had a crash or anything. Looking at temps on CPUID, just after startup the cores were sitting at 98°C! Now slowly dropped down to 62°C idling. Still pretty hot though. And it looks like it does climb to 90°+ on occasion while under load. No idea when this thing started running so hot. I have an Alpine 11 GT on my i5 and it seems to be working just fine. Haven't messed with the system in a long time, either. There's only a passive GPU in this thing that shouldn't really ever get too hot, no gaming or anything on this machine.
Any pointers as to what could be causing this or what I could do to improve the situation?
Any pointers as to what could be causing this or what I could do to improve the situation?
Remount your CPU cooler.
appaws
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I don't know from interpolation. I have the M65 and I like it a lot. I am a palmer and I have big hands. You know what that means.
I've had one as well, and I was pretty impressed with it, which is why I put it in the OP. But really, there literally is no better mouse than the Rival right now. It doesn't make the M65 worse, as the sensor in the M65 was the best on the market prior to the Rival releasing. It's the same one as the Sensei, but with slightly worse firmware.
The internal speaker? There's a little header, most likely, that a tiny adapter needs to be attached to.
They'll improve reception.
Depends on your resolution, accepted frame rate, and graphic settings. But, yes. They're crazy overpriced in the US at the moment, but seem to be fairly steady in Europe.
Yep I'm using those little $4 dollar adapter things...I've tried two of them and I made sure it is plugged in properly.
theSlacker
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Anyone got an opinion on the Dell P2414H monitor? Still deciding on just buying an IPS now or waiting to see what the colors are like on some gsync monitors.
I swear browsing for PC parts for the PC I plan to build is addictive. I think I kinda see how graphic card numbering works as well as realised how truly awful graphics card and motherboard art is. So far i am thinking, (I am on my phone and going from memory)
I am thinking of an amd motherboard that's £40
Amd 8350 4ghz £90-100
A gtx 650 or hd7770 £70-90. I don't know whatever is the best thing I can get for a £60-110 budget
Ram £40ish for 8gb Ddr3
Case and 500 w PSU £30
Windows key £25
I don't wanna spend more than £250-£310. I hope I can get something that can be easily upgraded, similarly powered to the ps4, kinda future proof. What do you think of my expectations and sample build?
I am thinking of an amd motherboard that's £40
Amd 8350 4ghz £90-100
A gtx 650 or hd7770 £70-90. I don't know whatever is the best thing I can get for a £60-110 budget
Ram £40ish for 8gb Ddr3
Case and 500 w PSU £30
Windows key £25
I don't wanna spend more than £250-£310. I hope I can get something that can be easily upgraded, similarly powered to the ps4, kinda future proof. What do you think of my expectations and sample build?
A £40 mobo and that CPU is not a good idea, nor is a case and PSU for that combined price.
If you're looking for an upgrade pathway you don't want to go AMD on the CPU front. AM3+ is dead.
I never planned to upgrade the CPU, just the gpu and Ram if necessary. Should I go for a I5 processor, a shitty integrated graphics card and wait till bitcoins crash further allowing me to pick up excess graphics cards ultra cheap?
$210: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 Superclocked EDIT: This one's gone
$200: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB
From evga b stock... They'll probably be OOS soon, though. Just a heads up!
Nope. It'll still go into your motherboard's SATA port and be powered by your PSU's SATA power connector.
$200: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB
From evga b stock... They'll probably be OOS soon, though. Just a heads up!
Nope. It'll still go into your motherboard's SATA port and be powered by your PSU's SATA power connector.
Just pulled the trigger on my build. Thanks to everyone who helped me during the planning, it all should be here by the weekend.
I'll let you guys know if I have any issues putting it together, but otherwise, I'll let you guys know how it goes.
edit: if I got this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D94X7WW/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I don't need this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/?tag=neogaf0e-20
right?
I'll let you guys know if I have any issues putting it together, but otherwise, I'll let you guys know how it goes.
edit: if I got this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D94X7WW/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I don't need this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GMPZ0A/?tag=neogaf0e-20
right?
I don''t know if that'll really happen in the UK as our prices never inflated for this coin boom.
If you're doing minor video editing, for youtube channels and stuff do you need a dedicated video card? Or will on board graphics suffice. Building a PC for a friend.
And what's the AMD vs Intel like on a build around $500? I always buy Intel but money is usually not a factor.
And what's the AMD vs Intel like on a build around $500? I always buy Intel but money is usually not a factor.
You're gonna want to go Intel. As far as video editing, he can probably get away with using onboard graphics... however, a sub-$100 video card would improve overall performance and he'd be able to do much more with just a cheap video card instead of no video card.
Just realize that, in the move, you may have to re activate windows ( with your activation key) and ms office (if you have it).
If your version of windows was an oem version...you may have to finagle with ms(ymmv) to get them to activate, or buy a new key (reddit is the fav option in this thread to do so).
Just RMA'd a card I bought off a GAF member from another country with no receipt. Very happy with their support so far.
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the 750ti is 150 but you might save like 30 bucks on the psu since you can go pretty low with one. like around 350 watts.
edit: im reading 400 watts on the web, so maybe not.
Gotcha, I'm thinking a 750ti would even be over kill. Even a GTX 650. What's under that price wise?
Nothing worth getting.
neurosisxeno
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750Ti uses less power than a GTX650.
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