Quick question. Would a 2500k bottleneck a 980. My 690 just decided to crap out on me last night =[.
OC 2500K, nope.
Quick question. Would a 2500k bottleneck a 980. My 690 just decided to crap out on me last night =[.
Would a none oc 2500k bottleneck it a lot? I use to have it overclocked but after about 2 years it became unstable so I decided to put it back to normal clock speeds.OC 2500K, nope.
Yes, they will be compatible, it's made to the same standards and will physically and electrically fit with each other. That said, there are occasional rare occurrences of RAM simply refusing to work with certain motherboards yet will work with other motherboards. In that case the RAM is either defective or just finicky. I don't know what sort of return/RMA policy that taocomputer.eu has, you may want to purchase from Amazon instead if you want better customer support, although it is more expensive at Amazon.
So I looked in the OP for cable sleeving stuff but didn't see anything so what's the best way of acquiring some colored cables? DIY? Buying them? And as someone new to building a pc is there a site or resource for finding out what and how many cables I need?
Would a none oc 2500k bottleneck it a lot? I use to have it overclocked but after about 2 years it became unstable so I decided to put it back to normal clock speeds.
Oh I don't have one yet but it looks like it will be evga
Thanks a lot for the thorough response and breakdown. I like the idea of a future-proofed case down the line for the second graphics card. Which Silverstone case should I be looking at? Is the one you linked able to house the second GTX 980?How slim, exactly? For a high end living room PC I'm thinking of the Silverstone Grandia line or similar because for 4K, you'll eventually need to run twin graphics cards for a good framerate in games. There are slimmer HTPC cases like these Silverstone models but they will only take a single graphics card at best, and will be more cramped to build in.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler ($73.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($115.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Toshiba Product SeriesT01ACA 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Silverstone GD09B HTPC Case ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1357.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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The GTX 980 seems to work best here because for 4K you could drop in a second GTX 980 whenever you need it, and they have semi-fanless quiet modes which work well for keeping noise down. The 750 watt power supply ensures you have enough wattage to support the a second GTX 980 in the future.
There's a bit under $150 left in the budget for a keyboard, mouse and whatever else you may want. Blu-ray drive for this HTPC, maybe? Wireless gamepad? Wifi connectivity?
Oh I don't have one yet but it looks like it will be evga
How much of an upgrade would a GTX 970 be over my 7970? I'm looking ahead for Arkham Knight with this.
When I was looking for cases for your build, the Silverstone GD07/GD08 and the GD09/GD10 stood out to me, they definitely have the room for twin graphics cards. They're all very similar in structure, but somewhat different in front design. They're not too large, are they? You did say you wanted slim. The Grandia (GD) line fits better with other large stereo equipment like audio receivers rather than game consoles.Thanks a lot for the thorough response and breakdown. I like the idea of a future-proofed case down the line for the second graphics card. Which Silverstone case should I be looking at? Is the one you linked able to house the second GTX 980?
In terms of extra budget, I'd like to put that towards a blu-ray driver/burner to have a complete media machine.
So you actually feel like letting warranty run out and leaving it to die? Why not just send it in any way? There's not much you can do to fix a card.I need some help with my graphics card, please?
I have MSI 7970 and I don't game too much but been playing a game for few hours, and card as usual at load is around 80 degrees Celsius (with 1c:1% profile) and I started getting artifacts. First rarely but then for few minutes then they stopped again. They are in different colors and shapes (triangle, square etc), my warranty lasts until 17th March this year and I'm worried. I don't know how extensively I can test it and I fear sending it(slow/bad tech support at that company) and them telling me it's fine or keeping it for months.
Any tips on what to do?
P.S. Latest drivers.
Nah no way, I wanna think of ways to test it best I can before sending which will leave me cardless for a while and this might be simple driver issue, or game, I never noticed this before really.
Sup folks. Finally going to start buying PC parts soon, hoping to have everything I need by the end of March, beginning of April. Wanted to get some opinions on my build. Will be my first one ever so please go easy on me
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($273.98 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Shadow ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $842.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-25 20:54 EST-0500
Mostly looking for a very capable gaming machine that will run almost anything I throw at it at 1080p/60fps. It's also VERY important that I have something powerful enough to run Dolphin and PCSX2 at 1080p full speed. Is this build good enough (or more than good enough even) to do all that? Is there anything I should change? Not really wanting to exceed $850 like my current plans are. Thabks for any input.
As a side note; if there's a build that anyone can recommend that will meet the 1080p/60fps want and can run Dolphin/PCSX2 really damn well, and on the whole is much cheaper, I would love to know about it. Wouldn't mind something cheaper for now that meets my needs.
There are sound absorbing cases lined with foam and fan vent covers like the Fractal Define R4/R5, low noise CPU heatsinks and fans by Noctua and Be Quiet!, power supplies with semi-fanless operation from EVGA, Super Flower, Seasonic, and Corsair..
Do you have any considerations for sound cards and noise cancelling or directional microphones to do recording with, if you need to do recording? Or did you just want the most absolutely quiet PC for listening purposes?
Ok after things fell through last year I am here again with a (probably horribly put together) build for you guys to dissect and reassemble.
Anyways on to the what I want this machine to do
-1080p 60fps max-maxish settings
-Overkill doesn't bother me
-Simplest setup
- Going to be starting up college for CS in the last half of the year (dabbled a little bit in programming but not sure what kind of PC I need)
-needs to be strong enough to push me through at least 1.5 years
-Can't cost more than $2500 USD
-Black and green or red and black and white
-I REALLY like the air 540
Here is what I got so far
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: EVGA Z97 Classified EATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($283.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Classified ACX 2.0 Video Card ($699.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($147.04 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($147.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M95 Wired Laser Mouse ($64.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2468.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-25 21:11 EST-0500
Any help is appreciated.
Edit: I have that power supply because of plans to sli btw
You're wasting the potential of the 2500k by not overlclocking it. It's a beast for over clockingQuick question. Would a 2500k bottleneck a 980. My 690 just decided to crap out on me last night =[.
I need the silence throughout, for recording and listening. I would want a very quiet uninterfered signal and to not hear the computer in the background. I don't think the latter would be a problem but I'm not sure what it is exactly that makes a reliable, quiet, and solid FireWire connection. I've almost been considering getting a mac because I know it would work perfectly but if you could help me understand my optionsbib terms of sound cards and what exactly a quiet system is comprised of it would ve greatly appreciated!
I don't see a problem with carrying them on the plane. HDDs aren't restricted or banned items.Can I ask a question not directly related to PC building?
My PC's PSU just bit the dust. In a way it was good timing since I'm going to be moving from Japan to the US next week. So I've gutted my PC for the parts I want to keep (two HDDs and the GPU). I'm going to ship the GPU but I want to keep the HDDs with me. I also have an external.
My question is, has anyone ever brought multiple HDDs on an airplane? I'm planning on bringing three in my carry-on plus my laptop but I'm wondering if I'll get hassled.
Sorry if I shouldn't have asked this question here. I just figured the people who frequently post here would be the most knowledgeable people to ask. I'll delete it if it's not OK.
I don't see a problem with carrying them on the plane. HDDs aren't restricted or banned items.
So, should I put the PC into sleep mode or turn it off at night?
Also, and I probably should have realized this, but the Mac external disc drive doesn't work with the PC, and at least if it does I can't find out where it is and it won't start a disc when I try to insert one.
Secondly, the PC won't recognize an external hard drive from WD that I have used for years - mostly on my old mac. I needed to get the drivers for the Linksys wifi adapter downloaded but I can't without a disc drive or being able to get them off my external hard drive where i got them from my mac...
any advice would be appreciated.
Sorry if this is a nooby question but I'm really curious. If I don't over clock anything on my PC should I be fine with the overall temps on my PC? I didn't add any extra fans and my case is fairly well ventilated and it's not in a hot room congested in a corner or on the floor by carpet. I have a GTX 770/ i5 4440 if that helps determine anything.
My friends and I were talking about how they had their friend's PC overheat and stuff, which eventually lead to breaking. So I'm kind of paranoid now about it cause I didn't add any extra fans on my system. If someone with great knowledge and expertise could fill me in I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!
Also long live GAF. <3
I need some help with my graphics card, please?
I have MSI 7970 and I don't game too much but been playing a game for few hours, and card as usual at load is around 80 degrees Celsius (with 1c:1% profile) and I started getting artifacts. First rarely but then for few minutes then they stopped again. They are in different colors and shapes (triangle, square etc), my warranty lasts until 17th March this year and I'm worried. I don't know how extensively I can test it and I fear sending it(slow/bad tech support at that company) and them telling me it's fine or keeping it for months.
Any tips on what to do?
P.S. Latest drivers.
You won't need a sound card or a DVD drive, most likely. Given some cost cutting here and there, you can go with a slightly stronger graphics card and a stronger power supply.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($192.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $800.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 21:57 EST-0500
I think I will go with what you recommended here. Are there any readjustments you think I should make? I noticed the total went up $40 dollars the last time I checked.
Will I be able to install Windows 8 os without a optical drive?
I think I will go with what you recommended here. Are there any readjustments you think I should make? I noticed the total went up $40 dollars the last time I checked.
Will I be able to install Windows 8 os without a optical drive?
Hey PC Gaf, im looking to purchase this prebulit PC from an Australian retailer, I think I like what I see? Spec are as follows:
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 4590 Processor
Motherboard: MSI B85-G43 Gaming Motherboard
Video Card: ASUS Radeon R9 290 DirectCU II 4GB
Memory: Kingston Hyper X Fury HX318C10FWK2/8 8GB (2x4GB) White
Storage:Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB SSD
Storage: Western Digital WD Blue 1TB WD10EZEX
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G1 Gold 650W Power Supply
Case: NZXT S340 Mid Tower Case White
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=30782
Retails at $1399 AU, and about $1350 when bought individually. I don't reeeeeaaaally want to build the PC myself.
What are thoughts on specs? My only concern was on the processor. The aim of the build is to play the Witcher 3 at a high setting/last 4-5 years.
Maybe not appropriate for this thread, but thoughts on this gaming laptop?
ASUS ROG G751 Series G751JY-DH71
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NWE9RPA/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Give me some time, I'll check techbuy.com.au, centrecom.com.au, cplonline.com.au, and mwave.com.au for parts prices. They offer PC assembly services.
I was originally going to buy it from newegg, which has options and shit which I don't really understand. Apparently it can come with a SSD?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834232199
EDIT: I would prefer a desktop, but a lot of people are guilt-ing me into getting a laptop for school, since I currently don't have one. One real big turn off is no g-sync, something I really want.
Thank you! If anyone else has thoughts on the build, I would be eternally grateful.
I'd rather get a desktop+smaller cheaper laptop then.EDIT: I would prefer a desktop, but a lot of people are guilt-ing me into getting a laptop for school, since I currently don't have one. One real big turn off is no g-sync, something I really want.
Sleep mode is for when you're going to be temporarily away for a short time and you don't want to quit whatever you're doing. Hibernate is for the same thing except better for longer periods of time because it shuts off the PC and just restores everything when you turn it back on. You have the OS on your SSD so load times should be really quick - shouldn't take too long to turn back on, but it's your choice.
Others got their Apple Superdrive to work with their PC, they and you probably just needed the Windows drivers from Apple Bootcamp.
Don't know why your external drive won't work. You're sure you have the right cables? Do you have it plugged into USB 3.0 or 2.0? Try a different port? External drives have always been plug-and-play for me, never needed special drivers.
*awesome pc build and explanations*
I'm planning on building my next PC in mid 2016. Saving up for the parts right now so it can get just about the best stuff out at the time.
My concern is what to do with my current rig. It's has some decent specs:
i7 920 oc'd to 3.4
120 ssd + 1tb hdd
GTX 780 stock
12 gb ram
x58 evga mobo (issue with one of the ram slots)
I wanted to make it into a dedicated media server hooked up to the TV or an AMP (which i plan on getting sometime in the future as well).
Ideally, I wanted to get a new, smaller case (the one i have right now is fairly ugly) and hook up some simple water cooling so it stays quiet and on for a long time and place it right next to the tv. and use it fro steam streaming when i need to.
or any other suggestions for it gaf?
Hooking it up to the TV etc. seems like a waste for the machine. You could get sth. like the Intel NUC for steam streaming, media server etc. and save quite a bit of energy. Selling the parts that still get you decent money (especially the GPU which should still get you some money in mid 2016)) and buying a NUC imo makes more sense overall, compared to sinking more money into that machine for case and quiet cooling.
I was originally going to buy it from newegg, which has options and shit which I don't really understand. Apparently it can come with a SSD?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834232199
EDIT: I would prefer a desktop, but a lot of people are guilt-ing me into getting a laptop for school, since I currently don't have one. One real big turn off is no g-sync, something I really want.