But their is still benefits to running at a higher framerate with vsync off.
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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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But their is still benefits to running at a higher framerate with vsync off.
A little bit each time my knee knocks or I put a USB cable in the side, but IMO the elevation is worth it. They also have the Phenom which is very similar in layout, but no risers.
Azure Dream
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I really don't trust the onboard graphics to handle high resolution video smoothly, especially for a PC I mostly assembled in early 2010. There's no way I'm recommending she stick with on-board.
I should probably rephrase things, I think she likes the idea of having modern games and 3D applications available to her, so she wants something solid. She had to replace her monitor recently, and went with the model that can be upgraded to include G-SYNC, the ASUS VG248QE (although I recommended she not get that particular add-on yet, since the first generation removes a lot of monitor features and is expensive), so obviously I would recommend she get a video card that can at least handle that.
"Overkill" is not the issue here, we just can't go Titan range, looking for a solid $300-500 Nvidia card that's known to be G-SYNC compatible (which I think most 670s and up are).
I know she wants something powerful, so I'm not going to argue with that aspect, but thank you, I'll dig around some more on prices.
I'm sorry, but I did say:
Our reasons for going with Nvidia are more than just the video card developing issues. I was a long-time ATI customer (I admit, before the AMD switchover), and after switching over to Nvidia, I've been happier with their driver support, and I like the new features they keep adding. And since she went with a G-SYNC-friendly monitor, I think she should have a G-SYNC-capable video card, if she does eventually decide to get a later upgrade kit.
Ultimatepancake
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Ok this is my revised build (since I'm from Canada and didn't realize there was a canadian setting for pc part picker 
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http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2D1wk
Make sure to tell me if there's something wrong with the build, I wouldn't be surprised if there was since I cut costs wherever I could.
Also this could probably max everything at 1080p right? Would an i5 be worth an extra 70ish bucks?
)http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2D1wk
Make sure to tell me if there's something wrong with the build, I wouldn't be surprised if there was since I cut costs wherever I could.
Also this could probably max everything at 1080p right? Would an i5 be worth an extra 70ish bucks?
lol
I'm referring to the difference not being worth $100
Anyone here have experience with Micro Center & MSI rebates?
I bought a MSI 970A-G43 MoBo and I'm doing the MSI rebate and I just got to the part it's asking for my order/invoice number.
I'm assuming this is the reference number that's on the receipt, but I just wanted to be certain because I have to mail it pretty soon and I don't want to be rejected and send another copy for which will arrive too late.
I bought a MSI 970A-G43 MoBo and I'm doing the MSI rebate and I just got to the part it's asking for my order/invoice number.
I'm assuming this is the reference number that's on the receipt, but I just wanted to be certain because I have to mail it pretty soon and I don't want to be rejected and send another copy for which will arrive too late.
Dio Brando
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Ucore value?
EDIT: oops, i see. you're talking about overclocking. did mine such a long time ago i forgot the terms
Done a little swapping around. About to bite the bullet.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Desktop Case
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Other: Windows 8.1 Pro
It's game time!
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Desktop Case
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Other: Windows 8.1 Pro
It's game time!
Ah, I meant uncore. I had my 4670k at 4.4mhz but uncore was set to 3.4mhz. Now I theyre both at 4.4.
fluffydelusions
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I actually tried plugging it into the mic jack and didn't seem to work
Have finally decided that this is the year I'm gonna build my very first Gaming PC. I can't ignore the gaming scene and the VR "revolution" happening.
I will put aside around $1.200 in about 3-4 months, so hopefully that can bring me some good juice. I already have a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
But I'm thinking, is it possible to have ones computer connected to both ones monitor AND HDTV with HDMI at the same time? So when I feel like gaming on the monitor I can do that or play something else with a Steam controller on the TV in the couch when I feel like doing that.
I will put aside around $1.200 in about 3-4 months, so hopefully that can bring me some good juice. I already have a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
But I'm thinking, is it possible to have ones computer connected to both ones monitor AND HDTV with HDMI at the same time? So when I feel like gaming on the monitor I can do that or play something else with a Steam controller on the TV in the couch when I feel like doing that.
Yup.
NotoriousPUG
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A bad network interface card card?
Irobot82
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Yeah it's mostly fanboism and the like. AMD and nVidia drivers are solid. So it's really boils down to price/perf and PhysX/Mantle. Mantle hasn't been tested yet though.
Both can do downsampling, though AMD doesn't support it, it's simple enough to do.
It randomly happens with Windows 8 for some reason. You can fix it by right-clicking the desktop and clicking "Personalise". Choose "Change Desktop Icons" on the left, and in the pop-up tick the box next to "Network". Hit Apply and the icon will change from Homegroup to Network. Now just untick the box in the popup and hit Apply, and the icon will completely disappear.
justsomeguy
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Great reason for doing it (it's something i am looking forward to too) but do you think it's worth waiting to see recommended specs and a price tag for oculus rift first? Am resisting for now and will buy in a few months i think...
BoosterDuck
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Is there an anti-malware program that does scheduled scans for free?
Wolf Akela
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Are SSD prices stable right now? Planning to upgrade my 80GB Intel to a 250GB, either Crucial M500 or Samsung 840 EVO.
MikeJAMoran
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I bought my first piece, and buying my second soon. The big bits (actual freaking processor, graphics card) will be next month.
I'm looking at the Haz builds in the OP to build. Mainly looking at the $840 column, but might look at a different motherboard as that one is hard to find at a decent price here for some reason.
Yup! But then you've got useless components in boxes lol.
I'm looking at the Haz builds in the OP to build. Mainly looking at the $840 column, but might look at a different motherboard as that one is hard to find at a decent price here for some reason.
Yup! But then you've got useless components in boxes lol.
Irobot82
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I've seen some great deals on the M500 240GB for around $160.
Yes.
Pay a little more and stick with intel.
Btw this is coming from someone who is running a fx8350
MikeJAMoran
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Would this motherboard:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00D5FAQJM/
Be suitable for this processor:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CO8TBOW/
And maybe a nVidia 670?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00D5FAQJM/
Be suitable for this processor:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CO8TBOW/
And maybe a nVidia 670?
That was the cpu I was looking at. Would it be wise for me to go for an i5 over an i7? I plan to mostly game on this one with a little autocad work here and there.
LiquidMetal14
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Of course. I've had a few "low" end Biostar boards. All have OC'd well. Especially my last to which took my CPU's to at least 4.5ghz stable.
MikeJAMoran
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Thanks. I'm probably not going to over clock, and I'm looking to save a few pennies here and there on some components. I know that can sometimes end up being a false economy, but I'm not looking to build a beast, just a decent starter rig. Not had a PC in years but I wanna actually be able to run my 200+ steam games (Macbook Air =/= gaming rig).
cyen
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Just added a second 290x to my build.
Beware, they get extremely noisy, can´t wait to watercool this jet engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5bnidNPvk4
Beware, they get extremely noisy, can´t wait to watercool this jet engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5bnidNPvk4
Hey guys, i'm having some issues getting windows. Ive purchase a license key legitimately and I plan to install WIndows via a USB flash drive.
i've heard that if I want Windows 8 64 bit then I need to download it from the MS website on a 64bit system. Im currently on a lowly netbook running windows xp and I doubt my specs would pass the MS check for compatability. Now I dont want to resort to unscrupulous methods like torrents, so I was wndering whether there is any other way to obtain a legitimate windows 8 iso that I can then install with my license key?
Ta.
i've heard that if I want Windows 8 64 bit then I need to download it from the MS website on a 64bit system. Im currently on a lowly netbook running windows xp and I doubt my specs would pass the MS check for compatability. Now I dont want to resort to unscrupulous methods like torrents, so I was wndering whether there is any other way to obtain a legitimate windows 8 iso that I can then install with my license key?
Ta.
Actually no not all games respond faster with higher frame rate. BF3/4 have a 10Hz tick rate so as long as you are over 10fps your going to be responding just as fast as everyone else. CS:GO yeah 150fps helps
Windows Security Essentials / built in Windows Defender for Windows 8
pauljeremiah
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I'm planning to upgrade my graphics card during the Summer, from a AMD 6970 to either a AMD R 290X or a Nvidia 780ti, which card would you go for?
and if I go for the 780ti is it just simply take one card out and put the new on in? or will I have to delete all the AMD drivers/software before I put in the 780ti?
and if I go for the 780ti is it just simply take one card out and put the new on in? or will I have to delete all the AMD drivers/software before I put in the 780ti?
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Cpu: intel i7-2600k 3.4 quad processor
cpu cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: A-Data XPG Gaming Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage : Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card
Case:Aerocool Xpredator X1 Black Edition ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
$894 dollars. What do you guys think? Any places where I can cut costs?
Edit: found a compatibility issue with strike x case switched it now the cost is $909
Cpu: intel i7-2600k 3.4 quad processor
cpu cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: A-Data XPG Gaming Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage : Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card
Case:Aerocool Xpredator X1 Black Edition ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
$894 dollars. What do you guys think? Any places where I can cut costs?
Edit: found a compatibility issue with strike x case switched it now the cost is $909
securitypigeon
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Would be interested to know myself..
Probably gonna to bite on this baby:
Gigabyte GTX780 Ghz Edition
I think it's supposed to be 11.4 inches long, and I think I've seen someone post pictures of a different Windforce 3X card in a Prodigy, so hopefully it should fit just fine, with maybe an inch to spare.
Gigabyte GTX780 Ghz Edition
I think it's supposed to be 11.4 inches long, and I think I've seen someone post pictures of a different Windforce 3X card in a Prodigy, so hopefully it should fit just fine, with maybe an inch to spare.
I have a issue with my PC. I have a AMD 7870, Intel 4670k and GigaByte Z87X 3DH Mobo. For some reason my PC is not detecting my GPU properly. Games on Steam use the integrated Intel Graphics instead of my AMD GPU. I have the latest Catalyst Control Centre, but don't have all the options like I had on my old build like AMD Overdrive.
EDIT: Nevermind, sorted it
EDIT: Nevermind, sorted it
I said it because you were blaming the reliability issues on AMD which isn't the case, it was because of HIS.
If you'd made the argument of wanting G Sync as the reasoning behind going Nvidia that would've been fine. For someone who you said 'doesn't game as much' going for a 780 is a total waste. Anything more than a 760 is.
2600K is from 2011. You want the 4770K if you're going Intel and a Z87 motherboard.
Look at the 4770K, UD3H and a different PSU, as well as a different case. Take a look at the OP for suggestions. Change to a WD Blue 1TB HDD.
Part list link doesn't work btw
Next time you want to be snarky and unhelpful, type it out but don't hit submit.
It's more likely the router, or possibly malware through torrents.
Yeah, those need some water. They over clock like crazy once you get the cooling sorted. Going to need a good number of rads to dissipate that 600W of GPU heat.Just added a second 290x to my build.
Beware, they get extremely noisy, can´t wait to watercool this jet engine.
It'll fit fine. 7990 even fits.
My immediate suggestion is thrown off by the fact it works in Linux. Only thing I can think of is some random check box or setting in the Sound Devices section.
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