I have the Corsair K70 RGB with browns (I also find them to be the perfect balance of noise and feedback) and I absolutely love that keyboard. I find the size to be perfect (I guess it's considered a regular sized keyboard) and the added wristpad also feels nice and relieves the pain I used to get after long sessions behind the keyboard. You might want to try it out, if possible (the non-RGB K70 is exactly the same, but cheaper and only comes in red lightning).
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I have the Corsair K70 RGB with browns (I also find them to be the perfect balance of noise and feedback) and I absolutely love that keyboard. I find the size to be perfect (I guess it's considered a regular sized keyboard) and the added wristpad also feels nice and relieves the pain I used to get after long sessions behind the keyboard. You might want to try it out, if possible (the non-RGB K70 is exactly the same, but cheaper and only comes in red lightning).
Übersandvich;173049953 said:
As RGM mentioned, check out the Define Mini case, you could also go for a slightly higher quality PSU.
I just built a PC for a mate with this board and ssd and I couldn't believe the boot times, it was insane, around 8 seconds from button push into windows 7.
Ok then:
Your Current Specs: Midrange laptop
Budget: $1000 USD
Main Use: Gaming, streaming, general use, movies.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200
List SPECIFIC games or applications that you MUST be able to run well: Most games at 60fps and 1080p.
When will you build?: Do you have a deadline? Would like to be able to build before the end of the year.
Will you be overclocking?: Yes, but not for at least a year.
You said "browns", what about cherry mx?
I mean the Cherry MX Brown switches, but browns usually refers to that when it comes to mechanical keyboards (just like blues, red, blacks and greens).
drotahorror
Member
Just had a 2nd Logitech G502 mouse crap out on me in less than a year. Doesn't work on any device.
Started with this crap - https://www.google.com/search?q=g502+usb+device+not+recognized&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
Now this - https://www.google.com/search?q=g502+doesn't+power&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
Then just stopped getting power all together. I've never had any issues with any mice or any logitech products (I'm sort of a logitech fanboy). I think I'm done with the g502 though. Hopefully I can RMA it and get a new one back and either keep it for spare or sell it.
****Update on this - http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Logitech-G-Mice/G502-Keeps-dying/m-p/1424558#M38033
The logitech rep said "Based on your description, we can safely say that this is already a hardware issue with your G502 PROTEUS CORE Tunable Gaming Mouse."
Told me to get in contact with someone about the warranty. Will do. I even gave him a Kudos, I'm a sucker for customer service reps and always try to give them props when they ask.
Started with this crap - https://www.google.com/search?q=g502+usb+device+not+recognized&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
Now this - https://www.google.com/search?q=g502+doesn't+power&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
Then just stopped getting power all together. I've never had any issues with any mice or any logitech products (I'm sort of a logitech fanboy). I think I'm done with the g502 though. Hopefully I can RMA it and get a new one back and either keep it for spare or sell it.
****Update on this - http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Logitech-G-Mice/G502-Keeps-dying/m-p/1424558#M38033
The logitech rep said "Based on your description, we can safely say that this is already a hardware issue with your G502 PROTEUS CORE Tunable Gaming Mouse."
Told me to get in contact with someone about the warranty. Will do. I even gave him a Kudos, I'm a sucker for customer service reps and always try to give them props when they ask.
Oh cool, that's fine. Wasn't second guessing your recommendations.
Well I think I have new problem. In CS:GO when I turn up all the settings to Ultra I'm noticing some sort of microstutter or ms delay in input. It's almost like a split second hangup then resumes gaemplay. I'm playing under ULMB mode. Any ideas, think it might have to do with my OC?
I just don't know how it could be microstutter since I only have a single card (MSI GTX980ti 6GB OC).
Forgot to add, by reducing all the video settings from the highest to the lowest possible...the issue seems to disappear. So maybe it might be the game itself.
Fingers crossed the chip doesn't suck.
I just don't know how it could be microstutter since I only have a single card (MSI GTX980ti 6GB OC).
Forgot to add, by reducing all the video settings from the highest to the lowest possible...the issue seems to disappear. So maybe it might be the game itself.
I'll have to google around how to do the CPU VCore offset unless you know of a resource off the top of your head.
Fingers crossed the chip doesn't suck.
jim2point0
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I've heard that keyboard is pretty good.... it's just so expensive. Microcenter had a butt-ton of them too, just none with browns
TheMan
Member
strongly considering building a rig for the first time (wife has all but given the green light as she wants to use it for media), but this is overwhelming. Haz's guide looks good but I feel uneasy laying out so much money without doing some investigating myself. Things have sure changed since the days of geforce 3 (remember when videocard nomenclature was straightforward?).
Hi there, fellow UK Gaffer!
I've recently built my first PC, for similar reasons as you, and I can't recommend it and this thread enough.
I hear you with your complaints about UK pricing in comparison to the U.S., but I feel building a PC on our small isle is still better value for money than investing in a console and the necessary subscription fees. Plus it's a full computer!
For your budget, you should be able to hit the IQ you desire. My build cost around £700 and I can run Witcher 3 on high with framerates in the 50s-60s, so you might be able to spend even less than you think. I'll let a more experienced member spec you a build though.
Welcome to the party
Thanks for the welcome! I'm still deciding if PC gaming is the best thing for me at the moment being a uni student lol. I know that I will get one eventually but the need to play games at a decent frame rate with good optimisation is pushing me into building a PC asap!
Yeah, the prices in the UK just seem atrocious. This has always pushed me away from getting a PC as most people can pick up a PS4 at £250 whilst getting a similarly specced PC would cost undoubtedly more.
I don't mind spending big on the graphics card and the CPU as they'll be the main staples of my computer for the next 5 years I hope before I need to upgrade. I would happily go for a 1080p monitor for now and then proceed to get a 1440p G-sync monitor when I have the money. Same goes for a good mouse/keyboard. Will happily play with a controller until have the money to upgrade. I just want the PC itself sorted for roughly £1200.
Is pascal likely to revolutionise GPUs? Any interesting reads on it?
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
got windows on a SSD
Grease lighting is too slow to describe it
Grease lighting is too slow to describe it
The G710 is squisher than most mechs because it has dampeners too
The G710 is squisher than most mechs because it has dampeners too
Yeah, taking those O-rings out seems like a nice idea. Might have to do that when I have time and patience. But so far this is already way better than the Deathstalker just for the backlight alone.
jim2point0
Banned
I have it and I'm just not sure how bit of a fan I am typing on it. I also switched from a boring old membrane keyboard so all the flashy LEDs are completely unnecessary for me.
I had to pull the spacebar off and flip it around so that my fingers wouldn't mash into the corner. The LED doesn't light up the little icon anymore, but I don't care. No more hurt thumbs
Of course it's cheaper to build your own rig. You're not paying someone else the labor costs of putting it together for you and troubleshooting any issues during the build process. You have ultimate control over each individual part that goes into your system and you can also hunt down sales for an even lower overall cost.
ibuypower is one of the more popular suppliers of pre-built rigs though. I'd imagine they're pretty reputable.
The G710 is squisher than most mechs because it has dampeners too
Yeah I've played with it at my local Best Buy a few times and hate the squishyness of it (compared to my Razer Blackwidow Ultimate). Doesn't really feel like a mechanical keyboard.
Jzero
Member
Prebuilt systems have the ugliest cases on earth 90% of the time.
Under CPU Core/Ring/GT Voltage Mode in the BIOS, hit enter and change that to Offset mode
Under that you should be able to change that to a negative offset.edit: Operative word "should". I lost that functionality when I updated my bios but it should still be there for yours since Z97 is a bit higher up than a H97.
BarringGaffner
Member
I need some help... Last time I built a PC was in 2003! (I believe Radeon 9800 was my video card at the time)... I've been on macbooks ever since, but now i've got the itch!!!!
I'm in Vancouver... looking to spend around $1500CDN for the case and everything in it.
Here's my current 'I have no idea what i'm doing' build:
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/hgrzLk
i'm sure I can improve basically everything! I probably won't pull the trigger on buying anything for a while until I actually get my head around the latest trends.
Questions-
Is it known if right now is a 'good time' to build or should I wait for the fall?
I want to future proof for VR. Would it be enough to buy a 2nd card for SLI in the future?
Is an i7 worth it? Will VR take advantage of it?
Best silent, windowless case? I heard good things about Fractal Design.
I'm in Vancouver... looking to spend around $1500CDN for the case and everything in it.
Here's my current 'I have no idea what i'm doing' build:
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/hgrzLk
i'm sure I can improve basically everything! I probably won't pull the trigger on buying anything for a while until I actually get my head around the latest trends.
Questions-
Is it known if right now is a 'good time' to build or should I wait for the fall?
I want to future proof for VR. Would it be enough to buy a 2nd card for SLI in the future?
Is an i7 worth it? Will VR take advantage of it?
Best silent, windowless case? I heard good things about Fractal Design.
I've heard that keyboard is pretty good.... it's just so expensive. Microcenter had a butt-ton of them too, just none with browns
Yeah, it's quite expensive. The version with Cherry MX Brown is still available online, in the stores it's mostly Reds. The K70 is sturdy as hell tough (it's made of aluminum), so you'll probably be set for a lot of years.
What do you guys think of fan controllers?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811992012&cm_re=Nzxt_fan_controller-_-11-992-012-_-Product
Minus the CPU. That's should be controlled by the motherboard.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811992012&cm_re=Nzxt_fan_controller-_-11-992-012-_-Product
Minus the CPU. That's should be controlled by the motherboard.
Pjsprojects
Member
Looking for a new motherboard, AM3+ 125w for a FX8350 black cpu.
What's my best option without spending more than £140. Currently looking at the 990 Sabretooth which is pretty much at the top end of my price range.
What's my best option without spending more than £140. Currently looking at the 990 Sabretooth which is pretty much at the top end of my price range.
If you budget around £700 for the GPU/monitor combo, can you soec the rest of the PC for £500? £700 should get you a 980ti + budget 1080p monitor, or a 970 + 1440p monitor.
Personally I think I'd go with the 980ti first and spend any change on a 1080p monitor, then I can enjoy that power right now and possibly VR if you're looking forward to that. and then save up for a nice 1440p gsync monitor (possibly 21:9) which would blow your budget anyway you slice it.
Edit: check out liljoka's list on the previous page. Swap out the 970 for a 980ti (one of the non-reference if budget allows) and double check the PSU will be enough
Budget: 1400 to 1700$
Main Use: Rate 4 Gaming, 3D modeling/rendering (3d max), Video Editing, game development engines.
General Usage (Web, Adobe Photoshop, autocad, 1080p playback, torrent).
Monitor Resolution: not required, going to use existing 1080P monitor.
List SPECIFIC games or applications that you MUST be able to run well:
Should run Unity3d/unreal very good. should run new games very well, not necessarily on max settings for future games in 2016\2017.
Looking to reuse any parts?:
No parts to be reused.
When will you build?: before the end of September if possible.
Will you be overclocking?: No.
Main Use: Rate 4 Gaming, 3D modeling/rendering (3d max), Video Editing, game development engines.
General Usage (Web, Adobe Photoshop, autocad, 1080p playback, torrent).
Monitor Resolution: not required, going to use existing 1080P monitor.
List SPECIFIC games or applications that you MUST be able to run well:
Should run Unity3d/unreal very good. should run new games very well, not necessarily on max settings for future games in 2016\2017.
Looking to reuse any parts?:
No parts to be reused.
When will you build?: before the end of September if possible.
Will you be overclocking?: No.
I would check their website now and see. I know Asus has just put my motherboard drivers up the other day.
Swing by in a month after new CPUs are out
Lockman_321
Member
Hi gaf I have just built a gaming pc and was wondering if you could help with a question I have around 4k gaming.
Below is the pc I built.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Rq9vGX
I currently only have a 1080p monitor so all games I have run 60fps+ on ultra quality. If I was to purchase a 4k monitor, what kind of performance could I expect from the 980ti? Im guessing not 60fps? If I wanted to hit 60fps at 4k would two 980ti''s be able to handle this?
Below is the pc I built.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Rq9vGX
I currently only have a 1080p monitor so all games I have run 60fps+ on ultra quality. If I was to purchase a 4k monitor, what kind of performance could I expect from the 980ti? Im guessing not 60fps? If I wanted to hit 60fps at 4k would two 980ti''s be able to handle this?
Question:
I have a 460 that ive OCd hard to keep it relevant
I can play stuff like The Witcher 3 and Battlefield 4, but I can see the card struggling to keep up
Getting drops to 10 fps is not fun
Is it worth getting a new card now, or should I wait a few months for Nvidia to release their new cards?
All the games I want to play are only coming next year, so I can hold out for 6+ more months
I have
650W AOpen PSU
12GB Corshair XMS3
i5-2300 @2.8
Gigabyte GA-H77M-D3H
I dont care about maxing anything or playing at 60+ FPS. I just want to be able to play games for the next 3 years and not have to worry about upgrading again. Can I get a new card and just stick it in, or will my CPU need to be replaced as well?
I have a 460 that ive OCd hard to keep it relevant
I can play stuff like The Witcher 3 and Battlefield 4, but I can see the card struggling to keep up
Getting drops to 10 fps is not fun
Is it worth getting a new card now, or should I wait a few months for Nvidia to release their new cards?
All the games I want to play are only coming next year, so I can hold out for 6+ more months
I have
650W AOpen PSU
12GB Corshair XMS3
i5-2300 @2.8
Gigabyte GA-H77M-D3H
I dont care about maxing anything or playing at 60+ FPS. I just want to be able to play games for the next 3 years and not have to worry about upgrading again. Can I get a new card and just stick it in, or will my CPU need to be replaced as well?
With Witcher 3 Ultra settings @ 4K, a 980ti will give you ~30fps. You pretty much need SLI 980ti and lower some settings to get 60fps.
lordfuzzybutt
Member
Well, that CPU is not that bad but not that good either. It is about 10% slower than a 2500K at stock clock, which is still a very capable CPU in today games, but it cannot be overclocked and only have a boost clock up to 3.1 ghz.
With the release of DX12 and hopefully fast adoption of it by devs for new games, I can see it staying relevant a bit longer.
It will depend on your new GPU of course and what kind of performance you will be expecting but personally, I will upgrade everything as the mobo will need to change too in order for you to put in a newer gen cpu.
metareferential
Member
Guys, quick question , maybe someone can help: I'm repurposing an old Sony Vaio laptop, but I can't for the life of me access Bios (I want to change boot order).
I can change between hdd, floppy and cd from a utility once in the desktop, but there's no usb. How can I force it to the bios? Windows XP. xD
EDIT: nevermind, I don't know how but I got it xD
I can change between hdd, floppy and cd from a utility once in the desktop, but there's no usb. How can I force it to the bios? Windows XP. xD
EDIT: nevermind, I don't know how but I got it xD
If you're not in a hurry, consider waiting a few weeks for the new Intel CPUs. Otherwise, that build looks fairly solid, maybe add a cooler (like Hyper 212 Evo) to allow for overclocking, and pick low-profile RAM to fit under the cooler.
If you are planning to go SLI, you'll need a higher-power PSU, but I don't think it's worth it. Better to sell the card for a new one once you actually start using VR and know what is needed.
Getting an i7 won't make much of a difference in gaming.
Since you're in Vancouver, check out NCIX. I think they have an outlet store in Richmond, not sure though, I've only been to their store on Broadway.
Alright then, given that you said your deadline is to build before the end of the year and that you want to overclock.. I would recommend waiting for Intel's new Skylake processors and Z170 motherboards. Nothing wrong with your parts list or building now, but if you're in no hurry, I would suggest waiting the 2 weeks to see what the new parts will be capable of and whether they're something you might want to buy into. Also, Skylake/Z170 will be a bit more future-looking than existing Haswell/Z97 parts and feature new tech and connectivity like DDR4, USB type C, USB 3.1, Thunderbolt 3, etc. Also, your existing parts list is pretty good (Xeon E3-1231V3 is equivalent to consumer i7 4XXX processor but for a lower price) but cannot be overclocked.
- If you're also not building/buying right away, I would recommend waiting for the same reasons as above.
- For VR the more power your PC has, the better. SLI can help.. but only if the games you play will support it. I don't mean to say that SLI has bad support, but that SLI support is not always a given. Generally around here we recommend a single stronger graphics card over two weaker ones, but SLI can offer greater performance for a given cost. I don't think it's as simple as just saying "get SLI", it'll depend on your setup, what games you play, how much you're willing to spend, etc.
- Given the current state of PC gaming, there are recent games that can use the extra processing threads that i7 processors offer but currently still i5 is better for the price to performance "sweet spot" when it comes to PC gaming. If you were doing other things like video editing or computational workloads then recommending an i7 would be easier.
- Fractal makes some very nice cases but if you also wanted other choices, Nanoxia and Cooler Master's Silenco line are also good options. But yeah, we tend to recommend Fractal cases quite often here.
They're quite nice to have if you want easy manual control over your fans and/or hook up more fans than your motherboard currently supports. The cheap solution would be to use fan splitter cables (example), but if you don't mind paying for a fan controller, you can adjust speed and noise to your liking without needing to alt-tab out of games and applications or deal with bloated motherboard utilities.
Lockman_321
Member
OK thanks for explaining this. If that's the case then is there any point going sli for 4k 60fps as you need to lower settings to achieve this? Wheras one 980ti can hit 30fps 4k on ultra. It sounds as if the gains from sli are not worth it for 4k?
Do you think it would be wiser to wait for new technology in a year or so than go for two 980tis? Just trying to find out how future proof having two 980tis would be.
EndcatOmega
Unconfirmed Member
Looking to buy a pc for the first turn in around a decade. I've been moving around a lot, so I couldn't really justify a desktop until now. Might be asking too much here I dunno.
Your Current Specs: A shitty laptop. Uses an intel corei7-3610QM that can barely run on powersaver mode without blowing itself up. HD4000 graphics because the actual 7970M card is molten slag.
Budget: £700ish, might be able to go a little higher. UK.
Main Use: Gaming 4, General Use 5, Emulation 3 (I'm not holding out much hope but maybe I can run some of my older Ps2 games? I dunno).
Monitor Resolution: Prefer 1080p. Will probably be looking at a new monitor though nothing too flashy? Have an ancient one that'll do for now.
List SPECIFIC games or applications that you MUST be able to run well: Would like to run FFXIV at 60fps. Also would like to be able to run the Witcher 3 at 30, even if it has to be at a fairly terrible resolution.
Looking to reuse any parts?: Only if a melted video card is good decoration. Maybe I could stick on top of the monitor like a horrible trophy.
When will you build?: Would like to start building next month some time.
Will you be overclocking?: No. God no.
A relatively small form factor for the case might be good if possible? Like just-about-fit-into-suitcase level? Not a dealbreaker if that's impossible.
Your Current Specs: A shitty laptop. Uses an intel corei7-3610QM that can barely run on powersaver mode without blowing itself up. HD4000 graphics because the actual 7970M card is molten slag.
Budget: £700ish, might be able to go a little higher. UK.
Main Use: Gaming 4, General Use 5, Emulation 3 (I'm not holding out much hope but maybe I can run some of my older Ps2 games? I dunno).
Monitor Resolution: Prefer 1080p. Will probably be looking at a new monitor though nothing too flashy? Have an ancient one that'll do for now.
List SPECIFIC games or applications that you MUST be able to run well: Would like to run FFXIV at 60fps. Also would like to be able to run the Witcher 3 at 30, even if it has to be at a fairly terrible resolution.
Looking to reuse any parts?: Only if a melted video card is good decoration. Maybe I could stick on top of the monitor like a horrible trophy.
When will you build?: Would like to start building next month some time.
Will you be overclocking?: No. God no.
A relatively small form factor for the case might be good if possible? Like just-about-fit-into-suitcase level? Not a dealbreaker if that's impossible.
phazedplasma
Member
Looking for a new Monitor.
27" IPS probably as IPS panels are what im used to.
My buddy has been recommending this:
https://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=113&cp_id=11307&cs_id=1130703&p_id=10489&seq=1&format=2
Is that good for gaming, basically my main use of my PC.
Thanks
27" IPS probably as IPS panels are what im used to.
My buddy has been recommending this:
https://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=113&cp_id=11307&cs_id=1130703&p_id=10489&seq=1&format=2
Is that good for gaming, basically my main use of my PC.
Thanks
How much are you willing to pay?
There is a king of the monitors right now, and its the best gaming monitor money can buy
Acer Predator XB270HU
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UPVXDA8/?tag=neogaf0e-20
BarringGaffner
Member
Supposedly a good monitor is on sale
http://slickdeals.net/f/8004521-27-...60x1440-pls-led-monitor-209-free-shipping?v=1
http://slickdeals.net/f/8004521-27-...60x1440-pls-led-monitor-209-free-shipping?v=1
phazedplasma
Member
That's a lot of money for "Acer".
It's the best monitor for gaming in the market.
Full stop.
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/acer_xb270hu.htm
IPS, 1440p, 144hz, G-Sync, Ultra Low Motion Blur, 3.0 ms displaytime
Parmadillo Marshmallow
Member
Asked before but probably worded it wrong. What's the best GPU for ~$200 USD right now?
They've been stepping up their game the last 5 years and making great stuff.
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