Yes.
Crucial is about 15$ cheaper. Guess I'm going with that one!
Yes.
Thanks for the straight talk.My buddy said the same thing about the video card, but I can't tell if the performance difference between that card and one that is $300 is worth me getting slower/less RAM or not getting the SSD. I'll check out that website and use the OP as a guide as you suggested.
So the best way to install a SSD is indtall windows on it, then format my HDD? Do I need to do any raid stuff
Hey guys, I have a question about setting up internet in my new place (right thread?). Comcast is the only provider in my area and since I'll be living with 4 other roommates that year I've chosen to do the 150 Mbps down for $97/Mo. I've looked around for routers and switches (def will need one with 5 people) and these were my best finds:
Router
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-320-115
Switch
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-320-171
This combination should be able to fully utilize the (at most) 150 Mbps connection. Is there anything glaringly wrong or sub-optimal with my choices? Thanks.
Parents have that router and really like it. Don't have anything to say about the switch, other than unless you're all pretty intense gamers, are you sure they won't be ok with just WiFi? And the router has 4 ethernet ports anyway.
I assume one of them has an Xbox or PS or something, and they all have PCs so I need 5+ ports, and 8 seems like a safe amount. WiFi prob works for a few but I want to be prepared if they all want ethernet connections. At least 2 of us game on our PCs and I guess others would just watch Netflix as the most bandwidth intensive activity. It's good to know the router is a good recommendation. Thanks for the help and router confirmation!Parents have that router and really like it. Don't have anything to say about the switch, other than unless you're all pretty intense gamers, are you sure they won't be ok with just WiFi? And the router has 4 ethernet ports anyway.
Ha, my old roommate was pretty tech-savvy, I have to learn how to MAC-ban from him on the fly.If you have four other room mates you need physical LAN cables so you can yank their connections should you need to.
"You're lagging me, brah, I ain't no punk-ass newb!"
Also make sure the router is in your room, and that you reinforce the door.
Hey guys, I have a question about setting up internet in my new place (right thread?). Comcast is the only provider in my area and since I'll be living with 4 other roommates that year I've chosen to do the 150 Mbps down for $97/Mo. I've looked around for routers and switches (def will need one with 5 people) and these were my best finds:
Router
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-320-115
Switch
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-320-171
This combination should be able to fully utilize the (at most) 150 Mbps connection. Is there anything glaringly wrong or sub-optimal with my choices? Thanks.
Awesome I guess I picked a great router for my first time setting up internet. Also will update, thanks.I have the N version of that router. Best one I've owned. I love the firmware. Great range on the wifi.
Update that firmware ASAP though. I've heard the AC one has some maturity issues out of the gate. N one needed a few revisions to get real solid.
Is it overkill to get a R9 290 instead of a 280x?
Embrace the beauty!
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Thanks I wanted to get a GTX 780 (too expensive) but it seems the R290 does the work right?Nope.
Thanks I wanted to get a GTX 780 (too expensive) but it seems the R290 does the work right?
Thanks Cristiano Ronaldo!Yep it's a top card.
Guys is building a computer always the best solution? I found this computer from cyberpower and try to match the specs on pcpartpicker.com and on cyberpower is cheaper than building one..http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Summer_Gaming_AMD_8-Core
Guys is building a computer always the best solution? I found this computer from cyberpower and try to match the specs on pcpartpicker.com and on cyberpower is cheaper than building one..http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Summer_Gaming_AMD_8-Core
I don't even have to click the link to say no to that.
Stay away from AMD.
Crap motherboard too, and an awful PSU.
Ok thanks!Eww, no to that. If you're worried about building, just order everything from NCIX (they're generally good about price matching if you find something cheaper), and get them to build it for you.
I think its already on ACHINo raid. Just disconnect the hdd, set your bios to AHCI, install windows normally. When complete, you can reconnect the hdd.
Really nice spec! >2000? I was thinking of something similar. Can you recommend the heatsink? How was placement inside that case overall?
Is there a motherboard behind that heatsink?
Load up GPU-Z and it'll tell you.
No, usually depth is the main factor (140mm-180mm)Are all atx power supplies the same dimensions? Do they have their internal fans set up the same? I just put together a build and I'm already wondering if I short changed myself on power. I'll probably beef up my gpu so I'm wondering if I can just rip out the old power supply and drop in a higher rated one (probably not for a year).
Any UK GAFfers looking for a gaming mouse, headset, or cooler?
Hey guys, new build is done! Gleaned a lot of advice from this thread, so thanks for all the help. Here are my specs:
Asus Maximus IV Hero
Intel i7 4770k
Noctua DH14 ( love this freaking cooler, man!)
16gb DDR3
Gigabyte Windforce 780
I have a question, need some assistance really. First, how can I get the most out of my build? Is overclocking safe, easy, necessary? I do a lot of 3ds max, photoshop and zbrush.
Also, I have a 120GB SSD and a 1TB harddrive. I goofed and installed a ton of crap on the SSD and now I'm running out of space fast (the ssd has the windows install on it). How, or I guess, can I move or install programs onto the D:/ drive and run them like normal? I have tried but it didn't seem to work. (tried to install 3ds max to that drive and wasn't successful)...
Thanks for all the help guys.
Sorry to post again, but I'm really looking for some help on the D drive thing. And noted about the overclocking lostsupper, it isn't going to degrade or hurt my proc in the long run right? (sorry, total noob who is also very broke lol)
Yeah, I have both plugged in. I could try again one more time. I'm kinda scared I might break the pins but I should I apply more force?mobo 4 pin plugged in? gpu power plugged in as well?
It will click over the latch lip and be snug if it's on.Yeah, I have both plugged in. I could try again one more time. I'm kinda scared I might break the pins but I should I apply more force?
RAM: you want 2x4GB for dual channel.Can gaf comment in this setup?
RAM: 86900 원 http://prod.danawa.com/info/?pcode=1561929&cate1=861&cate2=874&cate3=11043&cate4=0
SSD: 172800 원 http://prod.danawa.com/info/?pcode=2191044&cate1=861&cate2=32617&cate3=32623&cate4=0
PSU: 53100 원 http://prod.danawa.com/info/?pcode=2661276&cate1=861&cate2=880&cate3
No, usually depth is the main factor (140mm-180mm)
No
Post your setup and what you want to expand
Had a little project this weekend, drilled/cut out the 3.5" bay in the Corsair 350D and added a MPCIE wifi card. I had to strip everything out and take my build down to just the bare case. I really enjoy this case, it's a pleasure to work in because you can cram it with a ton of components and still have a lots of room. I need to take a well lighted picture because it looks so clean!
Same or lower probably.MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming Edition 2GB graphics
550W Seasonic G-series 80 Plus Gold PSU
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I just ordered this. I don't want to expand anything right now. This is tons more gaming power than I currently run. Perhaps in a year I will upgrade my gpu, but I don't know what the power requirements might be.
Maintaining positive pressure in the case, with intake only through dust filters. Clean the dust filters regularly and then clean out the PC a few times a year.So, I haven't built my PC yet, but I wanna ask a question just to get some info. What should I be doing, in terms of general upkeep/maintenance? The case has a few dust filters, which I will keep an eye on, but I'm sure some will squeak through. What's the best way to keep the innards clean?
Which headset?
How is that? Always seemed like one of the better ones, in terms of fit and finish. Never tried one out though.
Uninstall-->reinstall.
Read a guide on clocking your chip. Overclock.net should have a Haswell/Asus guide. It can be as simple as changing two values in your UEFI.
I just built my new PC yesterday, and things didn't go quite as smoothly as I had hoped.
The build:
CPU: Intel 4790k
Mobo: Gigabyte Z97X-UD3H
GPU: EVGA NVidia 780 Ti
RAM: G.Skill Sniper DDR3 2400 (1.65v)
PSU: CM 750V
Storage:
....256GB SSD Samsung 840 Pro
....512GB SSD Crucial MX100
....2TB HDD WD Black
OS: Windows 8.1 Pro
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro (w/ Window)
CPU Heatsink: CM Hyper 212 EVO.
Optical drive: Some ASUS DVD drive.
Issues I had:
1) The BIOS version that came with the motherboard, F5, did NOT play nicely with the 4790k. With everything on Auto, it set the Vcore voltage to 1.35v. Ridiculously high! I flashed the BIOS to the latest version, F7, and the Vcore is now a much more appropriate 1.175v on auto.
2) Setting up the BIOS to work properly with Windows 8 (+Secure boot) felt more complicated than it needed to be. Setting the OS mode to Windows 8 was simple enough, and that's all that was necessary to get Windows 8 installed in UEFI mode instead of legacy mode. To get secure boot working though, I needed to disable CSM, and change the SecureBoot settings from Standard to Custom, then go into the key manager and install the default keys. Standard simply didn't work, don't know why.
3) Apparently this bios has a silly bug: If you switch to classic mode, then exit without saving, you can't boot into windows without resetting! This scared me the first time it happened, thought I messed up my installation somehow. (Learned about this here.)
Issue I'm currently having (and need some assistance with):
My fans are too loud at idle. How are you supposed to wire your fans with the fan hub that comes with the Enthoo Pro? Right now, I have two things that use the 4th PWM pin: The fan hub, and the CPU fan. The mobo only has a single PWM header: CPU_FAN. And the fan hub only has 3 pin outputs. I just connected the CPU fan to the hub, with the 4th pin not connected to anything. Is that correct? I've set the CPU_FAN header to the "Silent" setting in the BIOS. At idle, and at around 30C temps, my CPU fan is spinning at ~1450 RPM according to HWInfo. Its minimum is ~600. This seems too high. Might I have to get a proper fan hub with PWM outputs?
Edit: Did some more research, unsurprisingly the issue is indeed that I need to connect my 4 pin PWM fan to a 4 pin header, or else you can't control its speed. I assumed that it would simply fall back to the same speed control method that the 3 pin fans use, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Buying a PWM splitter to solve this, hope that's enough.
Other remarks:
Will try to overclock after I fix the fans. Can only hope that I got a good CPU. I'm going to stress test the stock clocks before that though, since I'm worried I might not have much headroom.