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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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OldAsUrSock
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Wow, why didn't they add the option to turn off mouse accel?
I thought it was always an option in control panel -> mouse.
That's where I disabled it I believe......
TIL....brb while I do this.
TouchMyBox
Member
So do we still have no inkling as to when Broadwell releases? I'm getting that laptop-purchasing hunger at the moment but figure I may as well wait for 14nm chips.
If not having constant 60 fps in BF4 is a problem, then yes I do
.I didn't know that I could even OC my i5, as it's not a K series.
In bios, I've set CPU Voltage to 1,250v and CPU Ratio to 42. Now, in BF4 campaign, I have steady 60 fps at highest settings, and I am quite amazed.
But, is it safe? Did I do it the right way? In CPU-Z when I look a core speed, I get 4,0GHz, which sometimes jumps to 4,1GHz or 4,2GHz and goes back to 4,0GHz. Should it be that way? Before that, when I had my CPU set to 3,4GHz, it stayed that way all the time.
The_Hitcher89
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Just to add some more details
Gonna try hooking it up directly through Ethernet by moving the PC downstairs temporarily. If that works (with actual speed, not just the speed it tells me I'm getting), I'll just buy a long Ethernet cable and will have to run it up the stairs and through a wall
Gonna try hooking it up directly through Ethernet by moving the PC downstairs temporarily. If that works (with actual speed, not just the speed it tells me I'm getting), I'll just buy a long Ethernet cable and will have to run it up the stairs and through a wall
IMACOMPUTA
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I'm so mad at myself. I obliterated my mouse in a fit of gamer rage during some ranked cs go.
Little did I know they discontinued the Logitech g9x. I loved that mouse RIP
GAMER RAGE IS REAL
Anyways, now is such a terrible time to be dropping $70 on a mouse. Too many games.
Anybody have suggestions on claw style mice?
Little did I know they discontinued the Logitech g9x. I loved that mouse
RIPGAMER RAGE IS REAL
Anyways, now is such a terrible time to be dropping $70 on a mouse. Too many games.
Anybody have suggestions on claw style mice?
Did the guy yell really loud into his mic before the match and after winning? If so, sorry about that.I'm so mad at myself. I obliterated my mouse in a fit of gamer rage during some ranked cs go.
Little did I know they discontinued the Logitech g9x. I loved that mouse
GAMER RAGE IS REAL
Anyways, now is such a terrible time to be dropping $70 on a mouse. Too many games.
Anybody have suggestions on claw style mice?
If you have a Fry's near you, I'd suggest going and feeling a CM Xornet, Steelseries Sensei, Steelseries Rival, and G400S.
The Rival is the most accurate of the bunch with zero interpolation, but is definitely more palm-grip style. To get something similar to the G9X, you'd probably want the Sensei. It's ambi, but can be griped in a really similar way to the G9X.
I need help since, I am facing a dilemma. So I posted this a 4 days back.
Because of my fears I looked up my savings (it was for a PS4) and have enough to buy a GTX780 and now I want it even if my GPU is fine. However I am not in the mood to buy a new GPU and finding out my mobo died a few days later. Do you guys think it's worth the risk getting the GTX780?
I haven't had a problem since. I assume it happened, because my mobo became too hot. Which probably happened because of all the dust. The GPU or CPU where sub 50 degrees at the time. Prime95/Furmark tests turn out fine btw.
Because of my fears I looked up my savings (it was for a PS4) and have enough to buy a GTX780 and now I want it even if my GPU is fine. However I am not in the mood to buy a new GPU and finding out my mobo died a few days later. Do you guys think it's worth the risk getting the GTX780?
I'll cede to this, because I'm relying on anecdotes here.
What motherboard/cpu/gpu do you have currently, 2San?
Try disabling hibernate first, this should save you a bunch of space. Also if it's really bugging you, right click on your SSD and go to proporties, 'disk cleanup' should be able to wipe some things.
Then if you want to go further you can remove system restore and shadow copies in the 'more options' tab of disk cleanup. This will remove all but the most recent system restore point though, so be careful with this if you think you may want to restore later!
p8p67/2500k@4,5/HD6950(unlocked bios).
edit: Is there a way to stress test the mobo?
It could be any of the following:
*gpu
*drivers (I'd say no, due to BIOS screen being faulty too)
*monitor
*cables (HDMI/or even adapters)
*motherboard
*Psu
You may think dusting solved it, and you are probably right, but you may have done something else along with it too.
Edit: it probably isn't the motherboard. I was just saying I wouldn't rule it out 100%.
*gpu
*drivers (I'd say no, due to BIOS screen being faulty too)
*monitor
*cables (HDMI/or even adapters)
*motherboard
*Psu
You may think dusting solved it, and you are probably right, but you may have done something else along with it too.
Edit: it probably isn't the motherboard. I was just saying I wouldn't rule it out 100%.
Hmm I think I'll wait a few weeks just to be safe. I have exams anyway.
RoninChaos
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Is this a good build?
I already have a 240 gig SSD that I'm going to use and a Geforce 670.
http://imgur.com/sxMmzkL
My current PC is from 2009 (with a few upgrades.)
Phenom X4 955 @ 3.6ghz
12 gigs of g skill ram
Geforce 670
240 gig SSD
My plan is to basically buy a new graphics card for my wife and give her this old system and upgrade to the new one. It's been a long time since I've built anything so I hop you guys can tell me what I can improve or if the build is solid. I basically want to future proof for a while.
I already have a 240 gig SSD that I'm going to use and a Geforce 670.
http://imgur.com/sxMmzkL
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My current PC is from 2009 (with a few upgrades.)
Phenom X4 955 @ 3.6ghz
12 gigs of g skill ram
Geforce 670
240 gig SSD
My plan is to basically buy a new graphics card for my wife and give her this old system and upgrade to the new one. It's been a long time since I've built anything so I hop you guys can tell me what I can improve or if the build is solid. I basically want to future proof for a while.
Is this a good build?
I already have a 240 gig SSD that I'm going to use and a Geforce 670.
http://imgur.com/sxMmzkL
My current PC is from 2009 (with a few upgrades.)
Phenom X4 955 @ 3.6ghz
12 gigs of g skill ram
Geforce 670
240 gig SSD
My plan is to basically buy a new graphics card for my wife and give her this old system and upgrade to the new one. It's been a long time since I've built anything so I hop you guys can tell me what I can improve or if the build is solid. I basically want to future proof for a while.
i'd google to make sure the high profile ram won't get in the way of that cpu cooler.
crimsonheadGCN
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Would a GTX 760 be a big upgrade from a HD6850? I am talking about this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DBPKEOI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
And would this last for a few years?
And would this last for a few years?
Guess ill just keep increasing slowly until i experience artifacts or it crashes on me .
Btw , is Furmark still a good way to stress test the GPU ?
One other thing and it has been bothering me for a while now :
Is it better to prioritize the voltage level or the Temp range?
Also , would keeping the temp limit at 95 °C cause any long term harm or is it perfectly fine ?
*edit* 290X prices starting to normalize. ASUS DCII 290X for $580 on Newegg! YAY!
Are you wanting to build an enthusiast machine with great aesthetics? If so, I can customize some part choices for you in order to achieve that. If not, then I'd highly advise sticking to the choices in the OP, as they're focused almost entirely on $erformance.
I don't have much experience OC'ing Kepler cards outside of the 670 and 690, so I'm unsure as to the rest.
The motherboard you're buying is expensive because of the inclusion of a PLX chip, which exists to multiply PCI-E lanes. This helps when running 3-4 way SLI and Crossfire. Outside of that, it's completely overkill.
Are you wanting to build an enthusiast machine with great aesthetics? If so, I can customize some part choices for you in order to achieve that. If not, then I'd highly advise sticking to the choices in the OP, as they're focused almost entirely on $
erformance.Yeah, it's a good one.
I use Furmark to get a quick idea of stability, and then test it with at least a few runs of 3DMark Firestrike, or 3DMark11.
I don't have much experience OC'ing Kepler cards outside of the 670 and 690, so I'm unsure as to the rest.
So i updated windows 8.1 and everything. I just got a question now.
Should i install all ne updated on the Asus website for the B85M-G ? Even Bios and everything or should i just leave it? I first installed the drivers from the shipped Asus CD
Furthermore: Are these datas good for my Crucial M500 or do i have to install somehting or configurate anything with my harddrive ?
Should i install all ne updated on the Asus website for the B85M-G ? Even Bios and everything or should i just leave it? I first installed the drivers from the shipped Asus CD
Furthermore: Are these datas good for my Crucial M500 or do i have to install somehting or configurate anything with my harddrive ?
mr stroke
Member
Just keep in mind it's really really expensive, and can get even more expensive than it first seems very quickly.
That's a molex connector, and it gets plugged into your power supply.
that build is beautiful, how much did it cost you and how long did it take?
R.I.P 8800 GT ;_; you served me well
I did basically the same upgrade. Huge huge huge difference. If a 6850 lasted you this long you should get a couple more years out of a 760
Try disabling hibernate first, this should save you a bunch of space. Also if it's really bugging you, right click on your SSD and go to proporties, 'disk cleanup' should be able to wipe some things.
Then if you want to go further you can remove system restore and shadow copies in the 'more options' tab of disk cleanup. This will remove all but the most recent system restore point though, so be careful with this if you think you may want to restore later!
It'll only restore 551MB.
How do I disable hibernate again? Was it in Manage Devices?
Thanks!
Took a number of months, but that was because I found out the owner of the house I was leasing was moving in at the end of it. Went in limbo for a few months until I bought my new place.
Went through a number of revisions too. Started out with a GTX 690, 3820, and Rampage IV Gene. Ended up with a 7970 Matrix, Gigabyte Sniper M5, and 4770K. Build log here.
Actually going to 100% finish it within a few weeks. I've been working on refinishing my office in our new house. Once that's done, I'll have no excuses left to finish.
Great deal in the buy sell trade thread.WTS
I have a H60 water cooler with box for $25 shipped
ChoklitCow
Member
I'm legitimately looking at the exact same upgrade. I know as soon as I do though, the 770 will drop like 50 bucks though.
BIGWORM
Member
So, my current build, an AMD FX-8320 @ 3.5 isn't really cutting it for Dolphin emulation, it's great out of everything else. Apparently, it's single-thread optimization is poor, even compared to my old i5 Lynnfield. I know I'll have to upgrade my mother as well, but what would be a substantial upgrade for Dolphin emulation and overclockability?
I bought this rig complete 2nd-hand from CL. Plays everything on high, including Titan Fall maxed out. =)
I bought this rig complete 2nd-hand from CL. Plays everything on high, including Titan Fall maxed out. =)
Just about anything from the OP will be a huge upgrade for dolphin. What's your budget?
Probably looking at the Biostar or Gigabyte Z87 and a 4670K.
haha I was building my new PC build yesterday and it literally went up in smoke. I quickly turned it off when I smelled smoke and saw some fumes coming out of my PC. Check my PC tried to see where it came from, looks like it's my motherboard. Tried to turn it on again and it doesn't power up anymore, I see a small light up area in the motherboard but it turns off quickly. Going to RMA my Z87-G45.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
BIGWORM
Member
Probably 250-350. Looks like the Z87 and the 4670K are around that price range. Does Corsair sell the mounting brackets for their liquid coolers separately?
scottXplosion
Member
Start Menu -> Type cmd -> Right-Click the cmd Icon -> Run as Administrator -> Type powercfg -h off -> Type exit
For playback I use the "Media Player Classic Home Cinema Edition". Has all codes you need. For ripping I have nothing to recommend.
Nothing will fix BF4. DICE doesn't know what an internet is.
scottXplosion
Member
I use XBMC as it will play the .MT2S files as well as ISO's. As for ripping I use AnyDVDHD for ISO's and just copy and paste from Explorer for .M2TS files.
fixt
Considering there's two members on this page talking about getting a 760, if someone skips on this, they are without sense.
For people who do not know, GPU warranties are by serial # now. They transfer forward on used parts.
What brand is that bad boy?
Edit: pm'd you
Edit2: someone buy that card from Anustart!! Such a good deal.
maneil99
Member
Depends, AMD or Nvidia? They each have some cross over manufacturers and exclusive ones
It's really more about the coolers than the AIBs. I'd personally rank them like this:
1. EVGA ACX
1. ASUS DCII
1. Gigabyte Windforce
2. MSI Twin/Tri Frozr
2. Sapphire
3. PowerColor/Club 3D
Then avoid XFX. But, XFX's customer support is pretty good. So....
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