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"I Need a New PC!" 2015 Part 1. Read the OP and RISE ABOVE FORGED PRECISION SCIENCE
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King Gilga
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Thanks but the problem with cards in the air 240 is the width not the length, some cards like the msi970 twin frozer stick out on Tue side too much and you can't put the side panel on or its touching it when it is.
The 970g1 doesn't so I was wondering if the 980ti version didn't either.
My bad should have clarified more.
Xplatformer
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LOL...you're hosed like me. I bought the H87I-Plus off Newegg less than 90 days ago. Come to find out the board is 2 years old. After I purchased (probably the last one they had) a week later it was marked as out of stock and referenced a newer board.
Now I'm worried that even if I try to flash the board what if something is wrong with this one?
I just sent an email to Asus but who knows what the hell they are going to do.
Thanks! I'm going to take this one. It looks great. It's also compatible with my case and everything else. Thank you!
What's really shitty is that i bought this board as an emergency backup when my old board fried out. You get when you pay for i suppose.
Building this for my mate
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (£135.00)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler (£16.95 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£79.16 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£39.89 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£47.79 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£37.44 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (£210.00)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£64.99 @ Novatech)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £678.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-26 00:59 BST+0100
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (£135.00)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler (£16.95 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£79.16 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£39.89 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£47.79 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£37.44 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (£210.00)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£64.99 @ Novatech)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £678.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-26 00:59 BST+0100
I agree that reading is fundamental. See here for a list of supported processors under the BIOS version they are supported. I don't know why but your version of the link doesn't load for me. The lower the BIOS version, the older it is and the more likely your motherboard will work with the CPU. I don't know what BIOS revision your motherboard has, you might be able to find out if you contact Gigabyte customer service and ask them. For now, I'm assuming it is old.
You could try installing the 4790K and see if it works anyway. If it doesn't then no harm done, the motherboard and CPU will not be damaged, it will just do nothing and display a blank black screen. Also, take a look at the Newegg listing's latest customer reviews, some people may say if the motherboard came with a new enough BIOS revision to support the latest processors.
Edit: I looked at the Newegg product page's latest reviews.. didn't find anything there under there. Oh well.
STOP! DO NOT ORDER THE G3250, it is also a very recent processor that will require a BIOS update in order to be compatible. If you double check the list, it says both the i7 4790K and G3250 are supported from BIOS version 2001 and newer. If you need an update to get your 4790K working, then you will also need the same update for the G3250. You need to look for an even older processor. Try looking for the Pentium G3220 instead?
The D3H is a budget model. The Gigabyte Z97X Gaming 5 is a higher end model that normally retails around $130+ but is currently available for $96. The features of both can be compared here. Aside from the listed feature differences, the Gaming 5 seems like it should be better suited to overclocking, it has larger heatsink and possibly more power phases.
It's ok. If you click on the links I provided, you can see both graphics cards are officially stated on the Gigabyte product pages to have a width (Gigabyte calls it width) of 129mm, so if the GTX 970 G1 fits, so will the GTX 980 Ti which is same size but slightly shorter according to those specs.
Edit: you can also see from the photos here that the card and cooler does not extend very far up/outward so it should not be touching the case's side panel.
Hi GAF,
Looking for a G-Sync Monitor Recommendation.
Also I already have 2 1080p 23" monitors that I plan to run in portrait mode with the new monitor. The question:
How well does a 1080p 27" monitor work with these 23"monitors in portrait? Should I spring for the 27" or stick with the 23" as it will be awkward?
**Staying with 1080p as consoles still output in 1080p and I will use the monitor for that as well.
Thanks!
Looking for a G-Sync Monitor Recommendation.
Also I already have 2 1080p 23" monitors that I plan to run in portrait mode with the new monitor. The question:
How well does a 1080p 27" monitor work with these 23"monitors in portrait? Should I spring for the 27" or stick with the 23" as it will be awkward?
**Staying with 1080p as consoles still output in 1080p and I will use the monitor for that as well.
Thanks!
Ah I looked at this one but I saw it on Newegg and it was out of his budget. Definitely looks better if you can get it for $96 from another site.
King Gilga
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Awesome, thanks a lot! It'll 1005% be the card I'll get for my new PC I'll build a bit then.
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Help!!!!!
I bought a new video card today the 980ti sc+
I uninstalled my old AMD drivers shut down the PC removed the old hd7950 inserted the new card and the computer wouldnt seem to boot.
Eventually after like 5 minutes it will load windows.
I try getting into bios on the gigabyte splash screen but it won't let me in.
I unplugged all my hard drives and still can't get into bios.
I plugged the hard drives back in and now it won't ever load to windows it just goes to a black screen with the curor blinking.
I'm at a loss I can't get into bios I can't boot from my windows CD ROM it seems like my computer is just fucked.
I put the hd7950 back in and i works just fine.
Did I really get a bunked card from the factory?
I bought a new video card today the 980ti sc+
I uninstalled my old AMD drivers shut down the PC removed the old hd7950 inserted the new card and the computer wouldnt seem to boot.
Eventually after like 5 minutes it will load windows.
I try getting into bios on the gigabyte splash screen but it won't let me in.
I unplugged all my hard drives and still can't get into bios.
I plugged the hard drives back in and now it won't ever load to windows it just goes to a black screen with the curor blinking.
I'm at a loss I can't get into bios I can't boot from my windows CD ROM it seems like my computer is just fucked.
I put the hd7950 back in and i works just fine.
Did I really get a bunked card from the factory?
Specs?
Gigabyte ga-z77-d3h
Corsair 750w power supply
Intel i5 2500k
I'm updating my motherboard bios right now see if that helps.
You try plugging display into motherboard, getting into Windows, loading nvidia driver, then plugging display into the video card?
Updating the bios solved my issues
Need some help folks.
While installing a 970, did some stress testing and was alerted my CPU temps were kinda high. (Idle 38-42c, 75c in games, 90c within 40 seconds in prime95). Using realtemp. Never noticed this before. Reseated the stock cooler 3 times, and while I was able to bring it down to the numbers above (it was worse at first), that's the best I can do (pea method). It is seated correctly.
Current course of action would be to get a new cooler, yes?
If it matters, ambient temp in the room with point-click thermometer is 75F/25C. Maybe that's helping it be a little high or is that considered avg temps for a computer to run in?
edit: 2500 non k if it matters as well.
While installing a 970, did some stress testing and was alerted my CPU temps were kinda high. (Idle 38-42c, 75c in games, 90c within 40 seconds in prime95). Using realtemp. Never noticed this before. Reseated the stock cooler 3 times, and while I was able to bring it down to the numbers above (it was worse at first), that's the best I can do (pea method). It is seated correctly.
Current course of action would be to get a new cooler, yes?
If it matters, ambient temp in the room with point-click thermometer is 75F/25C. Maybe that's helping it be a little high or is that considered avg temps for a computer to run in?
edit: 2500 non k if it matters as well.
Stock coolers are just crap. If you want lower temps, more quiet, better OC and etc., you need to get a custom cooler.
Stock coolers are just fine for regular use but shouldn't be running at 75/90C.
You've reapplied new paste and remounted so either something has gone wonky or it's not being mounted correctly (Check manual / internet for pushpin lock positions).
So I'd go for a cheap rifle cooler to replace it.
Just do a search for 2500 + stock cooler + Prime 95. You will see many results people stating 80+ to 90C. So, yes, the stock coolers are terrible.
CountAntonius
Member
Is that what is spiking the temperatures?
Call a local electronics store selling components and they'll probably update it for you. Or maybe borrow a friend's CPU? If that doesn't work, return the mobo and email around places that can do it for you and order there. I got mine updated at the place I bought it. That is, if the motherboard is compatible at all.
Ah I can, maybe, finally move on from the GTAV drivers soon without having chrome cause TDR errors. Thanks for posting this.
StarlordDial
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The first batch of my pc parts just came in ! :3 hopefully by me next 2 paychecks i can get thr meaty parts :3
where are you finding an MSI Twin Frozr GTX970 for £210!?
And an i7-4790K for £135? I'll take one each at those prices.
Hi GAF,
Still looking for a G-Sync Monitor Recommendation.
Also I already have 2 1080p 23" monitors that I plan to run in portrait mode with the new monitor. The question:
How well does a 1080p 27" monitor work with these 23"monitors in portrait? Should I spring for the 27" or stick with the 23" as it will be awkward?
**Staying with 1080p as consoles still output in 1080p and I will use the monitor for that as well.
Thanks!
Still looking for a G-Sync Monitor Recommendation.
Also I already have 2 1080p 23" monitors that I plan to run in portrait mode with the new monitor. The question:
How well does a 1080p 27" monitor work with these 23"monitors in portrait? Should I spring for the 27" or stick with the 23" as it will be awkward?
**Staying with 1080p as consoles still output in 1080p and I will use the monitor for that as well.
Thanks!
Alright gaf, finally pulled the trigger and bought all my parts to build my first pc.
Here's the innards of the beast (well beast for me)
Firstly I'd like what you gurus think about my mediocre build.
Secondly, all is fine and dandy except for one thing. I have random gpu driver crashes (win 8.1). I'm on the latest ones and haven't overclocked my gpu yet. They seem to happen randomly, even when I'm just browsing the Web.
Of course I've Google'd it a bit but it's like webMD, everyone says omg your gpu is busted RMA IT NOW.
Edit: to clarify, the crashes aren't really often, every now and then, like 2 times at worst in 4 hours.
Here's the innards of the beast (well beast for me)
Firstly I'd like what you gurus think about my mediocre build.
Secondly, all is fine and dandy except for one thing. I have random gpu driver crashes (win 8.1). I'm on the latest ones and haven't overclocked my gpu yet. They seem to happen randomly, even when I'm just browsing the Web.
Of course I've Google'd it a bit but it's like webMD, everyone says omg your gpu is busted RMA IT NOW.
Edit: to clarify, the crashes aren't really often, every now and then, like 2 times at worst in 4 hours.
It was actually a Strix, eBay new from Hungary. Just got lucky!
Those only have spdif out.
fatigues_gasolini
Member
What's a great 1080p monitor? I don't need gsync at this time, just looking for some options. Tried googling but gotnso many varying thoughts.
NeOak
Member
Depends on where you're buying and the price. You won't go wrong with the 980 mind.
I tweak some. It seems like this is a horizontal case. What case should I use for a smaller vertically case? The same they currently have.
My motherboard only came with 3 cables and I already used all of it.
PM me your address, I'll send you a few.
So to the monitor aficionados I bought the 980ti and the new acer ips gsync monitor.
They had it on display side by side with the Asus rog swift.
The build quality of the acer is complete crap when beside the Asus, but the screen is supposed to be so much nicer and it did indeed look nicer in the store.
The problem is that I got hit home and after some issues finally got everything hooked up and on black screens or even at the desktop with a mostly black background the lightbleed from the corners is pretty bad. Enough so that it's bothering me.
I've never owned an IPS before but right now I'm seriously considering returning it and getting the Asus.
Can anyone chime in on if I should just try to deal with the lightbleed or any reason why I shouldn't get the Asus?
Thanks.
They had it on display side by side with the Asus rog swift.
The build quality of the acer is complete crap when beside the Asus, but the screen is supposed to be so much nicer and it did indeed look nicer in the store.
The problem is that I got hit home and after some issues finally got everything hooked up and on black screens or even at the desktop with a mostly black background the lightbleed from the corners is pretty bad. Enough so that it's bothering me.
I've never owned an IPS before but right now I'm seriously considering returning it and getting the Asus.
Can anyone chime in on if I should just try to deal with the lightbleed or any reason why I shouldn't get the Asus?
Thanks.
Nostremitus
Member
Anyone had any experience with http://www.userbenchmark.com/?
Here's what I got...
UserBenchmarks: Desktop 79%, Gaming 88%, Workstation 50%
CPU: 87.2% Intel Core i5-2500K
GPU: 98% Asus R9 290X
SSD: 78% Intel 530 Series 240GB
HDD: 45.8% Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB
Edit:Yeah I tried my PC again and this time my USB ports are working again... I'll try to see if this thing will make it to next year, lol.
Here's what I got...
UserBenchmarks: Desktop 79%, Gaming 88%, Workstation 50%
CPU: 87.2% Intel Core i5-2500K
GPU: 98% Asus R9 290X
SSD: 78% Intel 530 Series 240GB
HDD: 45.8% Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB
Edit:Yeah I tried my PC again and this time my USB ports are working again... I'll try to see if this thing will make it to next year, lol.
The prodigy is huge. I got one hoping it would be smaller than it was, but it ended up being bigger than my midtower.
There are good Matx cases out there but honestly unless you're going to useit now, shop around later when you are about to use it. Small cases are getting into trend now, and lots of awesome ones are being added all the time. If I get a minute I'll dig up some recommendations. What kind of budget are you thinking?
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
Hmm...
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
They literally got it in yesterday. The guys working up there are really, cool, and we get along well - so he brought the box out from the back and let me and my buddy tinker with it quite a bit. The build quality is phenomenal - not that I'm ever surprised with Lian-Li. The cutouts were a tiny bit rough; otherwise, though, it was perfectly machined.
Ultimately, though, I'm pretty set on a purple & white theme'd build for next time. And I don't think I could pull that off with black. That said, there's a silver variant that I'm waiting for them to get in stock and if I think I could pull of white/purple with that, yeah, I think I just might.
Problem is, cooling is very limited.
... I did buy their new Lian-Li test bench, though. For $150, seemed like heck of a deal.
Have you googled about the prevalence of light bleed in that model? If they don't all have it, then you have the third option of returning the Acer for another one and hoping to get a unit with less or no light bleed.
What case is it anyway?
Yes I did and it does seem like a common complaint. Alot of people say to pick the acer over the Asus due to IPS but then alot of people are also saying that the Asus when calibrated has just as good of colors as an IPS panel.
When I'm spending 1000 on a monitor I want to be fully happy with it you know?
Digging through more old video's .
Why can't Intel Ship all their Monster CPU's like this lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LR-LlMZlrU
Why can't Intel Ship all their Monster CPU's like this lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LR-LlMZlrU
TBH i would love if you could use that containment unit as a case.
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