Good to hear you found the screws. What do you mean "goes out the other side"? The plate is larger than the hole.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4DoKZTGk3g
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Good to hear you found the screws. What do you mean "goes out the other side"? The plate is larger than the hole.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4DoKZTGk3g
i guess not this one... this plate goes right through the hole if it goes at an angle at all.
The plate is designed to fit into the rectangular hole by tension, the edges are bent in a way to push outward. I'm not really sure how else to explain it.
yeah it seems like it should be the simplest thing ever.. and every video i look at is very straightforward...... and im either missing something obvious or my plate is bent or something....
A friend of mine (40 year old woman) wants a tablet that can do word processing and has a keyboard... she also wants to listen to music and watch movies.
Can anyone in this thread help? I'm tech-savvy (undergrad in Computer Engineering) but I've never been in the market for a tablet so I don't know what to recommend for her to order. I told her that she can probably spend less than $200. I kind of had an unbranded tablet in mind and I could load Windows 8.1 on it for free (student perks).
Please, PCGAF... help out your brother!
Can anyone in this thread help? I'm tech-savvy (undergrad in Computer Engineering) but I've never been in the market for a tablet so I don't know what to recommend for her to order. I told her that she can probably spend less than $200. I kind of had an unbranded tablet in mind and I could load Windows 8.1 on it for free (student perks).
Please, PCGAF... help out your brother!
So here's my build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX200 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Toshiba Product Series
T01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($539.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1219.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-12 22:51 EDT-0400
Only, the power supply isn't available right now. Anyone got any ideas for a replacement? I'd like this to arrive before TW3 launches on Tuesday so the need for something more timely is there. The EVGA one won't be restocked for another week or so.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX200 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Toshiba Product Series
T01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($539.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1219.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-12 22:51 EDT-0400
Only, the power supply isn't available right now. Anyone got any ideas for a replacement? I'd like this to arrive before TW3 launches on Tuesday so the need for something more timely is there. The EVGA one won't be restocked for another week or so.
As far as I know, it's not possible to buy a custom tablet without Windows. Your options are limited to those Chinese Windows Tablets like an Onda or a Teclast, or American options like the Dell and HP Windows tablets which cost a bit more but won't require you to set English UI.
Depending on the size, it may cost more than $200. The Chinese-made tablets are cheaper in cost for their size, though. Specs are largely the same, you should be looking for tablets with Intel Z35xx model processors.
So here's my build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX200 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Toshiba Product Series
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($539.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1219.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-12 22:51 EDT-0400
Only, the power supply isn't available right now. Anyone got any ideas for a replacement? I'd like this to arrive before TW3 launches on Tuesday so the need for something more timely is there. The EVGA one won't be restocked for another week or so.
Odd, when I checked it a few minutes ago, it said it was available in low quantities and would ship within 1-2 days from their warehouse. Hmm, since you won't be doing SLI, how about a gold 650 watt modular PSU?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx
Might be due to the region - I'm in NYC. Maybe?
I just got the same power supply from Newegg. $10 more but I got a trial for their premium program so I get 3 business day shipping for free.
Got a quicke Q for you guys. I managed to get hold of a cheap i7 4770K CPU but I have an i5 2500K in my main rig. I dont OC or dont really plan to. Managed to get it in a nice deal. Anyways, do I sell off my i5 and keep the i7 for future "proofing" or just stick with my i5 and sell of the i7?
I heard that this maxwell chip heats up more when you OC and need water cooling to keep temps low. Overall though, its a small improvement over the i5. The only sucky thing is that my i5 probably wont sell for too much.
Only thing I would need is a cheap z87 motherboard. If anyone is selling one, me know.
I heard that this maxwell chip heats up more when you OC and need water cooling to keep temps low. Overall though, its a small improvement over the i5. The only sucky thing is that my i5 probably wont sell for too much.
Only thing I would need is a cheap z87 motherboard. If anyone is selling one, me know.
ok it wasnt pretty, but i got the i/o shield to stick
Now another probably dumb crisis.... iv got a r9 290.. its ports are twice the size of the other pci windows... am i going to have to modify the define to get that card to fit 2 slots? am i missing something obvious again? It fits in the pci... it fits length wise.... i just dont see a way for its outputs to fit.
Now another probably dumb crisis.... iv got a r9 290.. its ports are twice the size of the other pci windows... am i going to have to modify the define to get that card to fit 2 slots? am i missing something obvious again? It fits in the pci... it fits length wise.... i just dont see a way for its outputs to fit.
ok it wasnt pretty, but i got the i/o shield to stick
Now another probably dumb crisis.... iv got a r9 290.. its ports are twice the size of the other pci windows... am i going to have to modify the define to get that card to fit 2 slots? am i missing something obvious again? It fits in the pci... it fits length wise.... i just dont see a way for its outputs to fit.
Just remove 2 of the expansion slot shields from the back of the case. At least I believe that's what you're talking about. They should be the white things with thumbscrews attaching them to the back of the case on the Define R5
yeah thats what im talking about. Theres a black metal strip between each of the slots though... will it fit over it?
Yeah, it'll fit. It should just slide right in.
MisterNoisy
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Yes. Pull two slot covers and the ports on your card should line up into the empty slots.
Water cooling isn't really needed, air cooling is fine if you won't be overclocking. If you do go with the 4770K, then you can use both Z87 and Z97 motherboards if you want to keep your options open for overclocking. Otherwise if you won't be overclocking for sure, then any socket 1150 motherboard will work, including cheaper sub-$50 B85 and H81 motherboards.
You don't need to worry about that. You're not supposed to remove that.
ArkkAngel007
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The good news: It's up and running. Everything looks and sound great as far as it being operational.
The bad news: I wasn't able to move the modem from the living room to the office. Likely will have to get a hold of the provider (Charter) and see what the issue is.
So no internet to the PC, and thus no more progress until I can get that all set up.
Edit: Or should I just get a wireless solution via Powerline? Never had to set up a wireless connection to a desktop before as I always had a physical connection with the modem and router right there.
The bad news: I wasn't able to move the modem from the living room to the office. Likely will have to get a hold of the provider (Charter) and see what the issue is.
So no internet to the PC, and thus no more progress until I can get that all set up.
Edit: Or should I just get a wireless solution via Powerline? Never had to set up a wireless connection to a desktop before as I always had a physical connection with the modem and router right there.
Charter offers cable internet, right? When the service was installed, the tech installer guy probably only wired that coaxial wall outlet for internet. Not every coaxial outlet has internet, just the ones that the installer wired up.
Powerline ethernet in my experience is very nice, but I live in a house that's just over ten years old. They say older houses or houses with poor wiring won't play well with powerline networking. How's the wifi reception in your house between the two rooms?
ArkkAngel007
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House is only 8 years old iirc and wifi seems ok in this room as it's the first one down the hall. The wifi issues that do happen and that deteriorate just another room over might be more due to the year+ old Belkin N600 than the house.
Hey guys so I want a new a PC but I don't want to break the bank too much at the moment since I'm still in college. I want to say I have a budget around $500 but if could spend less and upgrade later that would be great. I'm planning on using it make programs for class and mess around with game engines like Unity and unreal. I'm pretty sure I won't using it for gaming until I upgrade it again.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
edit: also if someone can tell me a good 1080p monitor that would be great.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
edit: also if someone can tell me a good 1080p monitor that would be great.
Then it's up to you. If you play games and value a stable connection, maybe powerline would be preferable. Otherwise a wifi adaptor will do the job. The difference in cost depends on which model you buy, but powerline adaptors kits start at a bit less than $40 while a higher end wifi adaptor will run about that much but lower end models can be cheaper.
Does the $500 budget include the monitor? What are your old PC's specs?
So I've ordered all the parts but I just realised that there isn't an ethernet port in my room.
Does the MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard include a wifi receiver or do I need to buy another component?
Sorry for the complete noob question, but I've never built a PC before and just went by the part list people were kind enough to edit for me.
Does the MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard include a wifi receiver or do I need to buy another component?
Sorry for the complete noob question, but I've never built a PC before and just went by the part list people were kind enough to edit for me.
You will need a wifi adaptor. What router do you have?
Yep! and I have been using a laptop for the past few years and its falling apart(literally).
Gateway 64bit
Processor: AMD Athlon II P320 Dual-Core processor 2.10 ghz
4gb of ram
500gb hard drive
I was hoping that you had an old desktop you could reuse parts from to bring down the cost. It's going to be hard to get you a decent tower and monitor for $500. Does that also include keyboard and mouse? Operating system?
I got a new one free with our move to RCN (fuck Time Warner) - it's 5G compatible but that's all I know. I'll have a look tomorrow for the exact make.
I think that's enough information to go off of. I looked it up and the ISP's website mentions wireless N.
My usual recommendation is this Gigabyte wifi adaptor (~$30) which is a bit fancy, but it supports wireless N/AC, has bluetooth, and comes with an antenna on a wire so you can place it in a different spot for better reception. Handy if your PC is going to be put on the floor.
A cheaper recommendation would be this Rosewill N300 adaptor ($17). It's simpler but should get the job done. Hundreds of positive reviews. The antennas seem larger than competing similarly priced Asus and TP-Link models.
kutthoat5150
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AMD rumored to launch 390x at E3
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/amd-radeon-r9-390x-to-skip-computex-launches-at-e3.html
Hopefully this one is true because my computer is itching for a new gpu
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/amd-radeon-r9-390x-to-skip-computex-launches-at-e3.html
Hopefully this one is true because my computer is itching for a new gpu
Zeouterlimits
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Hey folks.
The build I have is similar to this, http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/dFRjHx, with a i5 instead of an i7. Thinking of jumping from 8GB to 16GB of ram.
I've come across Corsair 16GB (2 x 8GB) Vengeance Pro 2400MHz for 143.
Does that sound work it?
Also what do people tend to do with the ram they take out? I'll have 8GB just sitting there.
The build I have is similar to this, http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/dFRjHx, with a i5 instead of an i7. Thinking of jumping from 8GB to 16GB of ram.
I've come across Corsair 16GB (2 x 8GB) Vengeance Pro 2400MHz for 143.
Does that sound work it?
Also what do people tend to do with the ram they take out? I'll have 8GB just sitting there.
What country are you in? It's probably much cheaper to add another 8GB instead of replacing it with 16GB of higher speed RAM. You would be paying 150 Euros for a small increase in performance, likely no more than maybe 10% improvement in the areas that RAM speed matters.
I'm going to repeat some things I said not too long ago about higher speed RAM (slightly changed):
Zeouterlimits
Member
Thanks.
I'm in Ireland. I'll double check how many ram slots I have, I thought I only had two, but I might be thinking of a previous motherboard.
Edit: Yeah, I have 4 slots, you're right. That's almost surely a lot smarter and cheaper, thanks.
exmachina64
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Does anyone have thoughts on this monitor?
Looking to replace my old monitor and this might satisfy the need for now.
Looking to replace my old monitor and this might satisfy the need for now.
Can't find any professional reviews, but $120 after coupon code seems like a very nice price. There are three negative reviews, the issues being the backlight being too bright and the monitor having somewhat poor contrast. One of those reviewers reporting being able to find a program to manually control the monitor backlight, but did not say what program he used.
exmachina64
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Thanks, figured I'd ask since I couldn't find any professional reviews.
Shouldn't be a big deal since I can always RMA any defective models.
Dries
Member
So, PC-GAF, maybe a stupid question, but I was wondering about the following:
If a game runs at 60 fps with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, how many fps will the same game run at 2560 x 1440? Is it like this:
1440p = 1080p x 1,3333, so I can assume this: 60 fps x 0,6666 = 40 fps.
or?
1080p = 2073600 pixels
1440p = 3686400 pixels
2073600 / 3686400 = 0,5625, so: 60 x 0,5625 = 33.75 fps
Am I right with one of these calculations? And why is one or the other wrong?
If a game runs at 60 fps with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, how many fps will the same game run at 2560 x 1440? Is it like this:
1440p = 1080p x 1,3333, so I can assume this: 60 fps x 0,6666 = 40 fps.
or?
1080p = 2073600 pixels
1440p = 3686400 pixels
2073600 / 3686400 = 0,5625, so: 60 x 0,5625 = 33.75 fps
Am I right with one of these calculations? And why is one or the other wrong?
Dries
Member
So actually, you can't calculate it all, you're saying? At least, not in a linear sense like I tried to do.
lordfuzzybutt
Member
Well, if you stripped out all of the other things, only resolution remains. Then the 2nd calculation is correct.
Edit: I didn't even look at how you calculate it past the pixel counting.
On phone so basically like this:
1440p has around 1.7 times the pixels of 1080p.
So basically it will take the 1.7 times more to draw a screen.
At 60fps, frametime is about 1.66. 1.7*1.66 is around 2.95.
So in a second, it can draw around 20 frames.
Hey guys so I have a brand new pc, no OS installed on it. I intend to use it with my TV so I don't own a vga or dvi monitor. PC is turning on fine but the only problem is that a picture doesn't want to show up. The TV seems to detect that there's an HDMI as it won't let me switch over to outputs with nothing in them but it is letting me switch to this HDMI. When I switch over, however, it says no signal. Anybody know a usual workaround to this or should I just use my friend's monitor to set everything up?
Are you going through a video card or integrated graphics?
You might want to check your bios and make sure you're on PGE (for graphics card) or IGD (integrated from mobo).
Lol I just tried it again and it wants to work now
. Thanks for the help though.I have a pretty nice mouse I got from that razer sale and my school proves free windows 8.1 OS. The old keyboards I have use ps/2 ports. I'll just buy a used keyboard off of Ebay.
ohyouagain
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I am not certain but you can see the impact of hardware on the performance of some games running on the Dolphin in the Dolphin wiki (example).
What emulators in specific?
I'd probably recommend this though, which does not have current prices on hardware. You can also go for some other parts to make the system smaller if you want, at a slight increase to price:
That Pentium can be overclocked to 4.5ish GHz which will help massively with performance in Dolphin and the PS2 emulator. It's two cores, which is all you need.
demented waffle
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HMMM. Would be a huge upgrade from my 1080p/60. Think I'll wait for a sale.
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-XG270HU-omidpx-FREESYNC-Widescreen/dp/B00VRCLHYS
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-XG270HU-omidpx-FREESYNC-Widescreen/dp/B00VRCLHYS
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Last try. I have everything i need for my PC except the GPU. Does anyone know when the GTX 750 TI is likely to go on sale? Feels like I've been waiting forever but I haven't seen one pop up on slickdeals.
I wouldn't expect that to be discounted too much in the next few years. Maybe $50 off at most.
There's no real rhyme or reason to random GPU sale prices. You're asking people to look into a crystal ball, basically.
demented waffle
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Yep, pretty much what I was thinking. Gonna give it a couple of months to see if I can catch it on sale. That gives me time to pay down my credit cards a bit more, if anything.
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