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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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Stormtrooper30
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So I should put more volts into it, even though there were errors?
I'm dreadfully new at this
MORE POWERRRRRRRR will cause the bottom dips of voltage I/O to cross the non-erroring threshold and make it stable.
I'd go check some 750 OC guides (I just googled one)
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cpus/2009/09/21/overclocking-intel-s-core-i5-750/1
It's so long ago I don't remember the good guides for it.
Not sure if this is the right place to ask this. So I've tried reinstalling Windows 7 on a separate partition on my SSD (Intel DC S3700) but I get an error saying "windows setup could not configure windows to run on this computer's hardware". The other partition is where I have OSX installed. This set up worked perfectly on my older partitioned Crucial M4 SSD just prior. Any idea what the issue is? I've googled the issue but didn't find anything particularly relevant or useful aside from bypassing that screen straight into the finish setup screen via cmd. But after I finish setup and install some drivers, I get bsod when trying to run windows after restarting.
justsomeguy
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Check the photos in this post's link: http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?p=101834669&highlight=imgur#post101834669So I want to move my PC into a smaller (mid tower or smaller if i can) case. Currently inside a Fractal Define R3.
Which areas would I need to change to fit it into a smaller case?
ASUS P8Z68-V LX Mobo
GTX 570
i5 2500K (can i just rip this thing off and attach it to a new mobo?)
CM Hyper 212+
Xonar DG
Corsair Enthusiast Series TX650w
Intel SSD 2.5"
WD HDD not sure if its 3.5 or 2.5"
8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X
And can anyone recommend any nice looking small towers?
Could I somehow fit these parts in this?
Sweet. Didn't know a small form factor build section was added into the post. Thanks!
It seems like you can see and install to the other partition.
It's and MBR or GPT partition with NTFS? The Mac one should be HFS or HFS+
Did this
Reset bio settings to default
Hard crash again
about to RMA the PSU and resort to the depths of console hell. Maybe its the board who knows FML
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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So what is the best IPS monitor for 200 to 250 dollars? I can get ten percent off at Walmart so I might be able to snag something good. I've read about some Asus monitors that seem nice. I'm trying to grab a panel that released in the last two years or sooner. I might game some but mainly I am very concerned about my eyes. I am a online student and I live online. I'm scheduled for an eye appointment this week and I know they will tell me what I don't want to hear.
Yup the drive settings are the same as I had before. You can edit them in Disk Utility in OSX to be used with Windows and whatnot. I also format the windows partition one more time in Windows Setup before the install starts. The install finishes and I get this error during the completing installation phase. :[
I recently bought a 2560x1440 27" IPS Korean display for $279, and it's just gorgeous. See here for more info
Reference 780ti should be 875mhz/928mhz boost, afaik.
maneil99
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Modded Bios possibly, not sure what the default bios for asus is but modded bios = no warranty if they find out.I bought an Asus reference 780ti off a guy a few months ago. I just noticed something weird in gpu-z (maybe?)
Am I wrong or are those stock clocks high?
Gumbie
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I was thinking modded bios since it's the only thing that would make sense. I've had it 2 months or so with no issues and even clocked it up to 1100 and beyond with no issues in any 3dmark. If worse comes to worse and I need warranty I'll find stock bios to flash it back to.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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Why are these Korean displays considered Grey market? I don't know if I should buy something from small time sellers. I'm a bit worried about warranties and such.
I guess warranties, and from what I've heard the build quality is hit and miss.
Did you try swapping card #1 and card #2, as well as try each card by itself?
If you already posted about it, sorry for missing it.
eBay Huckster
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For $1200-1500 1080/60 shouldn't be a problem
but how far into the bounds of insanity do i need to go for 1440/60
(let's say high settings on average, not necessarily ultra)
Has to be PSU or mobo.
Holy dicks what a PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171094
V700 now even better in V750 form. Apparently despite the V-series being Seasonic Plat platform and sold at a loss the US is dumb and didn't buy any so NOW IT'S GONE FROM HERE. DO YOUR PART AND BUY TODAY.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171094
V700 now even better in V750 form. Apparently despite the V-series being Seasonic Plat platform and sold at a loss the US is dumb and didn't buy any so NOW IT'S GONE FROM HERE. DO YOUR PART AND BUY TODAY.
I'm scared. I'm running W8.1 on an SSD and using a 1TB WD Blue as a storage drive. My WD storage drive is pretty inactive until I launch a game or something. When I do though, after a prolonged period of time of not using it, it revs up before things are launched.
Is this... normal?
(I think it's coming from my HDD)
Is this... normal?
(I think it's coming from my HDD)
jfoul
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I almost forgot about the new VSM line coming out. One thing that I first noticed is the power plug orientation on the VSM line. Wondering if the OEM is now SuperFlower instead of Seasonic.
i did itttttttttt
pls critique
http://bit.ly/GAFPC2014
pls critique
http://bit.ly/GAFPC2014
Yeah I didn't pull up anything about the OEM this go around, but Corsair has had some SuperFlower units made too so I'm not too worried about it (Especially since the V700 isn't listed on newegg/amazon anymore).
Stannis Baratheon
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My custom PC (halfway through upgrading) is incredibly slow in general, how do I find out if it's the processor or the HDD?
post your spec here
maneil99
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Whqt CPU do you have, is it a fresh OS, how long has it been installed. Have you Defragmented it, what HDD is it.
Stannis Baratheon
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I'll get off work in 4 hours, will return with specs.
michaelius
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Intel didn't say those will be desktop Broadwells
they said z97 compatible so I am guessing desktop ones.
GPUz has the flag MODIFIED if it has a modded bios next to the bios version iirc. Try nvidia inspector too, might be that one if I'm wrong.
Laptop i7 4930X confirmed December 24 release date.
Sword Of Doom
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I think a 290x or 780ti are both capable. Not sure though. I refer this matter to the experts in the thread
jfoul
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I'm not worried about SuperFlower, they make amazing power supplies. Right up there with Seasonic imo.
I'm looking to build a Super Budget Build for my friend's birthday.
I don't want to go above £100 for a CPU/GPU/mobo.
So far I think I can squeeze a Core2Quad Q6700/i3 530 + mobo + AMD 6850 for about that much off of eBay.
Does that seem solid enough or can I do better? He wants to run things like Diablo 3/Torchlight 2/CS:GO/Team Fortress 2/DOTA2/maybe Day Z on low settings.
I can scrounge together the other parts (case/psu/ram/hdd etc)
I don't want to go above £100 for a CPU/GPU/mobo.
So far I think I can squeeze a Core2Quad Q6700/i3 530 + mobo + AMD 6850 for about that much off of eBay.
Does that seem solid enough or can I do better? He wants to run things like Diablo 3/Torchlight 2/CS:GO/Team Fortress 2/DOTA2/maybe Day Z on low settings.
I can scrounge together the other parts (case/psu/ram/hdd etc)
boneso
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I have planned this on an extremely low budget. Total cost including shipping is £566, parts have started arriving this week! I have picked up a few bargains, especially the GPU which was only £147!
FX 8350
Gigabyte 990XA-UD3
Asus DirectCUii TOP R9 280X
8gb Corsair Vengeance (low profile) 1600 CL9
1tb Western Digital blue HDD
Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo
Corsair CX600w PSU
Zalman Z11 Plus Case
I might add an SSD when i can afford one but i think i have done ok for such a small budget. What do you guys think. Oh, and before i get told to buy a 4670k or 4770k instead of the 8350, the price difference in the UK is huge, an extra £60 for the i5 and over £120 for the i7. Its just not worth it and i dont have it lol.
Look forward to your views.
FX 8350
Gigabyte 990XA-UD3
Asus DirectCUii TOP R9 280X
8gb Corsair Vengeance (low profile) 1600 CL9
1tb Western Digital blue HDD
Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo
Corsair CX600w PSU
Zalman Z11 Plus Case
I might add an SSD when i can afford one but i think i have done ok for such a small budget. What do you guys think. Oh, and before i get told to buy a 4670k or 4770k instead of the 8350, the price difference in the UK is huge, an extra £60 for the i5 and over £120 for the i7. Its just not worth it and i dont have it lol.
Look forward to your views.
michaelius
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You would be better with cheapest haswell i5 and some cheap mobo.
Well, a non-OC Haswell i5 would've cost you the exact same as the 8350. Or you could've gotten a 3570K for just ~£15 more.
Not a fan of the PSU you chose but the 280X for £147 is an amazing steal, did someone smuggle cocaine in it?
phxxBullet
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If he price difference is really that much, just stick with the AMD one, it'll be alright.
In my country, a low entry i5 is about the same as the FX8350, so I'd say go with the i5. But if it's alot more expensive, the AMD will do just fine, really.
Could you post me links of where you're getting the stuff from? I'll have a plan around with it.
Where are you getting a £60 difference between the 8350 and 4670K? It's ~£30 on Amazon. I'd steer clear of that PSU too.
Edit - have you already bought it all then?
boneso
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I bought some of it on ebay, amazon, and ebuyer.
CPU and GPU on ebay, both brand new in box. FX8350 was £106, GPU was £147. 4670k is about £160.
whats wrong with the PSU?
boneso
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I plan on OC'ing a bit so no OC i5's didnt interest me.
whats up with the PSU? Bare in mind my strict budget (which i already went a little over).
What were ebay prices on the 4670K? I cant imagine they were £160. Couldve went for a 3570K too for less.
There are a lot of DOA units. Its not the worst but there are better for similar money.
boneso
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There weren't any i5's for auction apart from used ones, all the buy it nows were at least £160, not including shipping.
my PSU is from amazon so i can always return if its DOA.
What PSU would you have recommended for about £50?
http://www.dabs.com/products/xfx-55...e=awin&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=AW00
http://www.dabs.com/products/xfx-55...e=awin&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=AW00
Having a quick look at Core i5s, surprised that Amazon is cheaper than eBay for the 3570K against the BINs. They have it for £145.
Score, thanks!
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