Automatisch
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The X51 can't fit a lot of larger GPUs, at least without modding, so you might want to considering just buying an ITX case that gives you more options and transferring over the usable parts of that build.
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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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The X51 can't fit a lot of larger GPUs, at least without modding, so you might want to considering just buying an ITX case that gives you more options and transferring over the usable parts of that build.
It's not you, it's the Titans. You can do it! Hold out!
anchorman128
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I'll give you a pass MKenyon because it's an extreme CPU buuut.
Also weird CPU choices.
65.2 - 47.5 = 17.7/65.2 = 0.2714
Man this is another one of those ridiculous PC ports by Ubisoft
Also weird CPU choices.
65.2 - 47.5 = 17.7/65.2 = 0.2714
Man this is another one of those ridiculous PC ports by Ubisoft
Gintoki313
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That's what I was planning on doing. I like my x51, and only had a few problems with it. I just want to get a better case, power supply, etc so I can start upgrading it in the future. Instead of being held back by them. I just need to make sure the parts are reusable, and what I should upgrade/replace.
Yeah there's nothing stoping you from moving that motherboard over. Why not just keep the X51? You can pretty easily just upgrade the GPU.
Automatisch
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Just pick a bigger ITX case so you have enough room to work in while keeping the form factor small and you should be fine. You'll want to up the PSU if you do get a new GPU since I believe its like a 330W or something around there. In fact, you might want to just buy a new modular one so you have an easier time re-wiring your setup when you do upgrade.
Of sorts.
Careful - many ITX cases don't like a modular PSU because it will extend the depth of the PSU too far to effectively work in them. The Prodigy and the Node both have problems with Modular PSUs of 160mm.
Yeah I'd really hope you'd see some reasonable difference!!I'll give you a pass MKenyon because it's an extreme CPU buuut.
Also weird CPU choices.
65.2 - 47.5 = 17.7/65.2 = 0.2714
Man this is another one of those ridiculous PC ports by Ubisoft
Automatisch
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Sure, but I was implying that he use one that did
Worst case scenario you go for a Micro ATX case which would be even easier to work in and allow you to have more choices for mobos when you upgrade.
Don't Laugh
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can pc-gaf please rate my pc?
cpu:
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any suggestions?
cpu:
ram:
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any suggestions?
GPU could do with an upgrade. You'd see a huge, huge difference there.
Don't Laugh
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cheers!
what would you suggest as an affordable replacement (<$100)? is there a 2014 equivalent of my last gpu, the 512 MB 8800 GT?
You can get 4x 290's for one Titan Black
VDroop is common for load, it's a safety measure.
If it's that close just leave it at 1.3
I ran 1.32 forever and my chip was fine and plenty more run way higher.
R7 260 if your PSU supports it.
Otherwise 750Ti 2GB
Gintoki313
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I can only upgrade the GPU to I believe a GTX670? Because the power supply (330W) is too small for anything bigger. Also, my fans inside my Alienware are pretty bad at the moment. By the time I'm done with Dell support in getting them fixed/replaced. I'd end up spending $200 (there prices for support are insane). I'd rather just buy a case, and some new fans for the same price. While also making my computer more upgradable in the process.
Don't Laugh
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thanks for your help!
Would you consider going used? What PSU do you have?
$115 gets you a 260X with two games http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
750 Ti is ~$130, probably too far over budget
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
BobbyColtrane
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Does anyone have a reco for a QUIET blu ray drive? Does not need to be a writer. I just want something cheap and quiet for my living room.
Don't Laugh
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used kind of worries me, since for all i know the card could have been used by a miner.
psu:
i'll check out your suggestions as well. i appreciate it.
Going Nvidia would alleviate those fears as their cards were never used for coin mining.
750 Ti is what I'd look at on that PSU. You can get ones that run purely off the PCI bus for power as I don't know if you'd have any 6 pin connectors free on that PSU.
Don't Laugh
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thanks again!
Yeah, I ran Prime95 at 1.29V for 3 hours and it was fine. But with InterlBurnTest at maximum with 5 passes, there was another BSOD. Back to 1.3V then!
BobbyColtrane
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i just bought a 750 ti and i really like it.
NeOak
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So I'm interested in replacing my i5-2400 with an i7-2600K.
I got a MSI Z77-G41A so I think can get 4.5Ghz easily. However, since I'm buying the CPU used from the B/S/T, I need a good case and preferably a water cooling kit. The My 7970 GE is loud enough lol.
Recommendations for case and a good closed loop cooler?
Edit: Preferably a case where I can add that radiator for the CPU and a Accelero Hybrid for my 7970.
I got a MSI Z77-G41A so I think can get 4.5Ghz easily. However, since I'm buying the CPU used from the B/S/T, I need a good case and preferably a water cooling kit. The My 7970 GE is loud enough lol.
Recommendations for case and a good closed loop cooler?
Edit: Preferably a case where I can add that radiator for the CPU and a Accelero Hybrid for my 7970.
Okay so I'm in the process of moving all my parts into a smaller case (Fractal Design Node 304)
i5 2500K > no change
Asus P8Z68-V LX > Gigabyte GA-Z86B-Wifi
G.Skill x Ripjaws 1600MHz 8GB DDR3 RAM > no change
GTX 570 > R9 260X-280 (later on)
Intel DC SD3700 400GB SSD > no change
WD Green 1.5TB HDD > no change
Corsair Enthusiast Series TX650 Power Supply > no change
CM Hyper 212 > no change
Is there anything else I need to change to fit everything inside?
Also, I'm a bit worried because I dual boot my PC with OSX and I'm worried that the new mobo won't support it. If anyone could let me know if it works or not, that'd be great.
i5 2500K > no change
Asus P8Z68-V LX > Gigabyte GA-Z86B-Wifi
G.Skill x Ripjaws 1600MHz 8GB DDR3 RAM > no change
GTX 570 > R9 260X-280 (later on)
Intel DC SD3700 400GB SSD > no change
WD Green 1.5TB HDD > no change
Corsair Enthusiast Series TX650 Power Supply > no change
CM Hyper 212 > no change
Is there anything else I need to change to fit everything inside?
Also, I'm a bit worried because I dual boot my PC with OSX and I'm worried that the new mobo won't support it. If anyone could let me know if it works or not, that'd be great.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $169.98
If you want quiet the Noctua is an amazing option if you don't mind the premium price. The R4 is my favourite quiet case, but there are a bunch of other recommendations in the OP. Cases are a real personal preference thing, have a look around!
What motherboard are you going for? You've made a mistake there and wanted to check what you're getting.
What's your budget?
So, two months ago I got a GTX 780 GHz Edition and I was wondering if anyone might be able to give me a reasonable estimate as to what I might expect to be able to get for it if I decide to sell it and upgrade after the GTX 880/R9 390 or even the GTX 980/R9 490 come out? Just going off of historical trends and estimates (I know it can't be perfectly accurate, any guesses would be appreciated)? Thanks.
adamantypants
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Has anyone here successfully dual booted any distro of Linux with Windows 8.1?
Automatisch
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Sure, loads of times.
Nothing specific. I chose that mobo off the small form factor build thing on the front page because they had it as a part under the case I'm getting.
I currently dual boot OSX and W8.1 on my current build with the ASUS P8Z68-V LX but im guessing this mobo wont fit in the smaller case.
NeOak
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Water is a requirement, so the Noctua is out. I'll check the case though!
I'll probably pick it up at my local Microcenter
Sorry, I think you've got mixed up there. I was asking what model of motherboard you were looking at, as the Gigabyte GA-Z86B-Wifi doesn't exist.
Is it a Z87 board? As if it is that won't work with your CPU.
Windowed one is $10 less. Take a look at the H60.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $151.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-29 15:44 EDT-0400)
Ok, gaf, I need some help. I have an i7-4770k, a 780, a Corsair 600M power supply, and a 787-A Asus MB. Everything has been working very nicely for about a year. Last night I began Watch_Dogs and thought nothing when the fans amplified, given the game's relative complexity, but then the computer shut itself down. I then ran OCCT and am getting some pretty crazy temperatures (96 C in one case). Also, testing the GPU in DX11 and DX9 modes tax the CPU.
So I removed the CPU fan (stock), cleaned the CPU meticulously with isopropyl alcohol, then re-applied Arctic 5 thermal paste using the "pea" method. I reassembled, ran OCCT, same results, so I did another reapply: same results. I've also cleaned the computer well with an industrial blower on the appropriate settings.
The computer is well ventilated and the nearest object is about a foot away.
This is my first computer build, so I'm not sure how to proceed. Any suggestions are very much appreciated.
So I removed the CPU fan (stock), cleaned the CPU meticulously with isopropyl alcohol, then re-applied Arctic 5 thermal paste using the "pea" method. I reassembled, ran OCCT, same results, so I did another reapply: same results. I've also cleaned the computer well with an industrial blower on the appropriate settings.
The computer is well ventilated and the nearest object is about a foot away.
This is my first computer build, so I'm not sure how to proceed. Any suggestions are very much appreciated.
Automatisch
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You don't really have to, it's just the possibility of Devil's Canyon being out in the next month or two would make most people want to wait and see. That said, the 4770K is still a really good processor so unless you want the fastest 1150 chip (and even then we don't know how much faster it will overclock) I would just buy now and not worry about it, personally.
To continue using your existing cpu and have an easy time hackintosh ing you need a GA-Z77N-wifi.
Good luck finding one.
Why is water a requirement?
Woops my bad, it was the GIGABYTE Z87N-Wifi.
Damn that sucks. What's the next best CPU I can get thats 2500K level without having to splurge?
That's the problem. 2500k is still quite good. You'd either have a side grade to the 4670k or upgrade to the 4770k. But neither would be cheap. Look around for the motherboard. Might find one.
NeOak
Member
Would using the H100i leave space for the Accelero's radiator in the rear? I thinks its 120mm too.
anchorman128
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Ya that's why I said I'll give it a pass since it's an extreme CPU. Also since the 3930K is a 6 core I should have realized that was a 6 core extreme part haha my bad. Regardless, doesn't make the game any less of a shoddy port.
Ah damn.. I guess I can scour the web for that mobo, thanks for all the useful info!
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is this it?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009JDTWVC/?tag=neogaf0e-20
No worries.Ah damn.. I guess I can scour the web for that mobo, thanks for all the useful info!
I fucking love the Node.
If you do decide to upgrade. The new Gigabyte Z97 boards are awesome and you should still be able to get 120-140 for your 2500K
CPU is sill fine. A new board is all you need but pickings are slim now it seems going new :\ http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/motherboard/#qq=1&s=14&f=8&sort=a8&c=52
Sounds good. I would also like to OS-X it, maybe VoxPop has can give me some pointers from his experience.
Automatisch
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Well, then I would hit up OSX86 or some other forum and see what mobos/parts you'll want. I personally don't have a hackintosh but I know kexts are a pain in the ass so you'll probably want to copy someone's build on one of those sites.
Tonymacx86.com
Great builds. Awesome install tools. Good forum. Best resource for hackintosh stuff around.
I'm also always availbe for advice. Have done a few hackintosh builds. My workstation at work is the envy of all. Faster than our (old) Mac Pro and half the size
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