i've watched countless videos on how to build a pc and to be honest have a fair idea what to do but i've never build a pc before so just really nervous about the whole thing. and it's a lot of money if something doesn't work.
got all my items in the basket and just need to put in my card details.
total build price £1067.
i5-4690k (not overclocking just now)
8gb
msi z97 gaming 5
msi gtx 970
750w evga supernova
250gb samsung ssd (will add 1TB later)
define r5 case
i have the 8.1 oem disc...will i be ok with that or should i try get the retail version? can't seem to get a straight answer on what the differences are .
problem is i just cant bring myself to go ahead with it. i'm not confident about building it incase i mess something up. only have experience changing RAM/HD.
GTX 970 for around 350 or r9 290 for anywhere from 200 to 300I think I want to upgrade my video card...
Currently have a GTX 770. What are my options that won't cost me a fortune?
I think I want to upgrade my video card...
Currently have a GTX 770. What are my options that won't cost me a fortune?
Hard to say if we don't know what a fortune means to you. But a 970 is probably best bang for the bucks right now if you really want to.
GTX 970 for around 350 or r9 290 for anywhere from 200 to 300
What case do you have?
I'm a complete newb when it comes to gaming controllers on a PC. Can anyone here recommend a good controller to pair with a PC?
My OS is Windows 8.1 Pro.
I'm a complete newb when it comes to gaming controllers on a PC. Can anyone here recommend a good controller to pair with a PC?
My OS is Windows 8.1 Pro.
I've always had luck with just the plain Wired 360 controller.
I'm a complete newb when it comes to gaming controllers on a PC. Can anyone here recommend a good controller to pair with a PC? From my brief search it seems like the old 360 controller is pretty much it, but I know that can't be right.
My OS is Windows 8.1 Pro.
I think I want to upgrade my video card...
Currently have a GTX 770. What are my options that won't cost me a fortune?
why not sli it?
.Yeah, AMD sounds like a great place to start from. You will probably want to come back in about two months just before you actually buy, because prices can always change, especially for things like RAM.
Still, here's an example build. I was able to bring it closer to £250 by going with 4GB of RAM. Going with 8GB will cost a bit over £300, but if it's initially being used for what you say it is, even 4GB should be enough. When you do need more RAM for when you start doing streaming, it's easy enough to get a second stick of 4GB RAM and install it.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (£83.95 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-DS2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard (£36.50 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£32.00 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£40.39 @ Aria PC)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case (£36.59 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.09 @ Aria PC)
Total: £275.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-15 22:46 GMT+0000
Hmm I worked out an Intel build for your budget. The G3258 definitely has stronger CPU performance, but the integrated graphics is weaker than in the AMD APU. Fine for 2D, not so sure about source engine games. Assuming you do drop in a graphics card in the future and do some CPU overclocking, it'll prove stronger than the APU build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor (£49.04 @ Ebuyer)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£24.97 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£65.03 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£32.00 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£40.39 @ Aria PC)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case (£29.77 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.09 @ Aria PC)
Total: £287.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-15 23:25 GMT+0000
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Buying another GTX 770 would cost about as much as a 970. On the other hand, selling the 770 would cover part of the cost of the 970. And not all games support SLI.
Open the PC and try to find out what was burnt.Smoke is coming from my PC monitor !
What should I do now ?
I unplugged it but I have no idea what should I do next.
Open the PC and try to find out what was burnt.
After I plug in my monitor it can turn on but it turns itself of in a few seconds.
I think I'm going to see a repairman tomorrow. I do not have any equipment.
How old is it? What monitor?
Welp, the usual crummy leak websites are circulating photos of the GM200 GPU. The pictures seem genuine though. A new GTX Titan could arrive this quarter. Previous Titan products have released in the month of February. Smokey, hold firm!
This one http://chip7.aeiou.pt/_inc/thumb.php?wmax=350&hmax=350&quality=100&bgcol=ffffff&src=..//sites/cpx_chip7//public/tig19y_1.jpg
The 970 is just too expensive for me.
Should I buy an R9 280x (180$) or a second 6870 (80$). I don't play games in higher than 1080p and I don't really tweak the settings outside the games.
The rest of my system is a Phenom II X4 965 Black edition, 8GB DDR3, 6870 1GB. The current game I'm playing on my PC is Borderlands the Presequel and I max it on my PC. I would like to be able to run the witcher 3 decently at 1080p 60fps on medium high tho...
A wireless receiver and Bluetooth are built into my motherboard, but you probably need a custom receiver for a wireless 360 controller though don't you?
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Wow thanks a lot! Given that I want the streaming up for March, it looks like I'll have to invest into another 4GB stick. Also, thanks for the Intel build as well! I might not go with it just to save on costs and because performance isn't the largest issue. Moreover, I need to playable for various game in March without investing into a GPU, so it isn't feasible. Settings for games would probably be restricted to 720p low to medium settings with indie games, local multiplayer games or LAN games being the focus. Is it worth searching for power supplies of around 500-550W to save on cost too?
It is worth it to upgrade to a 970 even though there's a lot of problems such as the gpu not utilizing full load and the VRAM issue? I was on a 560 ti and the VRAM went bad and now im on a GTX 275 on a 4790k. I know i need to upgrade but i don't know if its worth it.
I'm using an Xbox One controller on Win 8.1 Pro. Works like a charm.I'm a complete newb when it comes to gaming controllers on a PC. Can anyone here recommend a good controller to pair with a PC? From my brief search it seems like the old 360 controller is pretty much it, but I know that can't be right.
My OS is Windows 8.1 Pro.
Whats a good graphics card you all recommend?
Like Kharma45 said, it depends on how much you want to spend and what sort of performance you want. What games do you play and on what monitor resolution? Do you care about high framerate (60+ FPS) or graphics quality (ultra, medium, etc)?Whats a good graphics card you all recommend?
Depends on budget.
Like Kharma45 said, it depends on how much you want to spend and what sort of performance you want. What games do you play and on what monitor resolution? Do you care about high framerate (60+ FPS) or graphics quality (ultra, medium, etc)?
Also important is what country you're in if not the US. Prices and availability differ outside of North America.
These questions will help us narrow down the best choices so you don't end up overspending.
Well, I mainly want to run PC games without any trouble basically. I mainly play Dayz and will be buying H1Z1. I also want to live stream PC/PS3 games as well. I plan on using OBS.
Thanks for the help.
I found out that it's made by a company called Loop and it's the case model LP-3806. According to this Korean product page (but not mentioned on the official product page), there is room for a graphics card up to 285mm length, can you confirm that by doing some measuring of your own? Assuming that figure of 285mm length is correct, certain models of the R9 280 may fit. For example, the XFX R9 280 (295mm) will not fit, while the Sapphire Dual-X R9 280 (262mm) will.
Best budget cooler? Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo. For under $30, you'll get to overclock to around 4.5GHz.
Best air cooler? I'd recommend a Noctua NH-D15. Pricey at around $90 and larger than the 212 Evo, but Noctua puts a lot of care and design into their cooler, and it is one of the absolute best models you can buy, I'd recommend it over water cooling.
Best water cooler would be the NZXT Kraken X61, Swiftech H220-X or H240-X, and Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate, all will perform similarly.
Yes, but you will need to apply new paste, the one that comes with the cooler is not that good. Arctic silver 5 is popular.Well in all likelihood I"m probably not going over 4GHz (stock speed is 3.4). We'll see. I definitely wouldn't go over 4.5.
By the way, do I gotta mess with thermal paste with any of this? My motherboard just has a clip-on cover for the CPU, and the stock cooler is also clip-on. I'm assuming I just need a screwdriver for these aftermarket coolers right?
not sure if this is the right thread for this but if anyone looking to build a computer or upgrade is interested I'm looking to sell my OCZ Vertex 4 512GB SSD for ~$175
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227820
it's just over 2 years old and works great (OCZ has a 5 year warranty) but I currently only have a MacBook Pro which I can't put it in and don't feel like keeping it in my PS4 plus I could use the money
Well in all likelihood I"m probably not going over 4GHz (stock speed is 3.4). We'll see. I definitely wouldn't go over 4.5.
By the way, do I gotta mess with thermal paste with any of this? My motherboard just has a clip-on cover for the CPU, and the stock cooler is also clip-on. I'm assuming I just need a screwdriver for these aftermarket coolers right?
Then go with the 212 Evo cooler if it fits your case, no need to spend any more than that for a slight overclock.Well in all likelihood I"m probably not going over 4GHz (stock speed is 3.4). We'll see. I definitely wouldn't go over 4.5.
By the way, do I gotta mess with thermal paste with any of this? My motherboard just has a clip-on cover for the CPU, and the stock cooler is also clip-on. I'm assuming I just need a screwdriver for these aftermarket coolers right?
Yes, but you will need to apply new paste, the one that comes with the cooler is not that good. Arctic silver 5 is popular.
I need help GAF. This is the first time in my life I cant tell for sure whats wrong with my PC.
6 or 7 months ago I bought an used xfx 290 reference online (I know, it was dirt cheap). That thing ran HOT. A couple of months later after sleep mode I tried waking my PC up but I was getting no signal. Did a cold boot and still no signal, no mater what I did. Tested my PCI-E lane with another card and it worked fine. I decided to send the 290 to the warranty and buy a Gigabyte G1 970. A couple of weeks later I was downsampling Dark Souls 2 with my brand new 970. Everything was working fine until a blackout happened a coupe of days after I received the card. After the blackout I started getting no signal again. I tried putting the card on the second PCI-E lane and somehow it worked. Tried to switch it to the first lane but it only worked from the second. A couple of days later the card died.
I have no clue about what could be causing my GPUs to die. Is it possible that my ancient 7yr+ PSU fried my GPUs or was it the blackout? My PC is connected to a cheap Belkin surge protector.
Specs:
CPU: Intel i7 4770k
Cooling: Corsair Hydro Series H60
MB: MSI Z87 MPower
RAM: Corsair 4gb DDR3 x2
HDD: Samsung 840 SSD
Seagate 1TB
GPU: XFX AMD 290 (dead) / Gigabyte NV 970 (dead)
PSU: Ultra LSP750 750-Watt (from my old PC)