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[kiyomi]

DDR3-memory, not worth anyone's money.

wat

 

[mrklaw]

How much would it cost to switch from a non-SLI bitfenix prodigy to an SLI capable setup, if I kept as much as possible? Have a 3570k and 8GB ram so would it just be a motherboard and case swap?

would it need a full reinstall of windows too?

 

[lordfuzzybutt]

How much would it cost to switch from a non-SLI bitfenix prodigy to an SLI capable setup, if I kept as much as possible? Have a 3570k and 8GB ram so would it just be a motherboard and case swap?

would it need a full reinstall of windows too?

Yes, possibly with PSU. What is your current one and what cards for SLI?

Yes, highly advised.

 

[Coulomb_Barrier]

Wow, awesome, and informative. Exactly the type of info I was looking for :bow

Going between 5820 or sticking with 4790 was one of my biggest struggles. I have to admit, the reviews for that MSI board are a little concerning though. I would prefer not to go with an entry level board, but it seems after that one, the prices jump up pretty significantly....Am I being paranoid, or if I were to go the X99 route, it would be better to spend the extra cash and go for the better board?

As far as CD drive, it would be purely for ripping music at this point. But yeah, there are some really nice looking cases that dont have drive bays that are very enticing. I guess this is still something im wrestling with as a final decision.

Also, this is most likely a dumb question, but with all that, I would still need to buy a Wireless card for wifi?

There's nothing wrong with the X99 SLI Plus. According to Bit-Tech, who I regard highly, that board is ever so slightly faster than the premium ASUS X99 Deluxe. Look at the 'speed' scores of all 4 X99 boards tested.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2014/09/09/x99-motherboard-group-test-asrock-asus-e/11

The only downer is it lacks some minor features that the really high-end boards feature.

 

[JMTHEFOX]

I followed the advice and I finally did it!
http://meowch.at/i/bt1nIu0LS397o


Thank you guys so much.

 

[LilJoka]

You and I both, man. I would rather the later just to be safe too. Ill get some alcohol.

Although alcohol is the best way, you are talking about 1-2*c difference versus using damp kitchen roll.

 

[no maam]

I followed the advice and I finally did it!
http://meowch.at/i/bt1nIu0LS397o


Thank you guys so much.

What did it end up being? And congrats buddy!

 

[StNd]

Hi GAF! I'm in a bit of a bad spot here and would appreciate some helpfull advice.

So my ancient graphics card (5870 1Gb) is running on its last legs I'm afraid and I was looking to replace it.
The problem is that my motherboard is as ancient as the 5870 and supports only PCI-E 2.0.

I was thinking of popping in a newer card but of course these are all PCI-E 3.0 (I guess, it's been a while!).

Would that be a bad idea? Would a lot of the performance be lost doing this? Could it harm my system?

Like I said, it's been a while since I had to look for parts and such and I feel I am completely out of the loop.

 

[RGM79]

i figure you guys might know so here it goes. what is the best sub 100 dollar router out there? i might go to 150 but i would prefer it being 100 or less.

Where are you buying? Do you need wireless N or AC? Asus have some nice models.

I think I'm gonna calm down, and get a GTX 980 for now, and hold off on the Titan, brings my total down to $2000.

And, looks like I can buy nearly every part I need from Microcenter.

Is there a reason I should buy an EVGA GTX 980 vs an MSI or Asus, as the latter two are in stock, but the EVGA isn't (though Frys has it for $50 more)

Which models are you looking at exactly? Different models have different features and are priced differently. Superclocked/SC?

The MSI Gaming 4G and Asus Strix models have semi-fanless modes that will shut down the fans at low temperature and turn them back on past a certain point, meaning they run silently when not gaming.

 

[lordfuzzybutt]

Hi GAF! I'm in a bit of a bad spot here and would appreciate some helpfull advice.

So my ancient graphics card (5870 1Gb) is running on its last legs I'm afraid and I was looking to replace it.
The problem is that my motherboard is as ancient as the 5870 and supports only PCI-E 2.0.

I was thinking of popping in a newer card but of course these are all PCI-E 3.0 (I guess, it's been a while!).

Would that be a bad idea? Would a lot of the performance be lost doing this? Could it harm my system?

Like I said, it's been a while since I had to look for parts and such and I feel I am completely out of the loop.

The difference is negligible. Just go ahead.

 

[LilJoka]

Hi GAF! I'm in a bit of a bad spot here and would appreciate some helpfull advice.

So my ancient graphics card (5870 1Gb) is running on its last legs I'm afraid and I was looking to replace it.
The problem is that my motherboard is as ancient as the 5870 and supports only PCI-E 2.0.

I was thinking of popping in a newer card but of course these are all PCI-E 3.0 (I guess, it's been a while!).

Would that be a bad idea? Would a lot of the performance be lost doing this? Could it harm my system?

Like I said, it's been a while since I had to look for parts and such and I feel I am completely out of the loop.

All the cards are backwards compatible with older PCIE 2.0, and as its been said, the performance difference is close to non existent today.

 

[no maam]

Where are you buying? Do you need wireless N or AC? Asus have some nice models.



Which models are you looking at exactly? Different models have different features and are priced differently. Superclocked/SC?

The MSI Gaming 4G and Asus Strix models have semi-fanless modes that will shut down the fans at low temperature and turn them back on past a certain point, meaning they run silently when not gaming.

Evga sc has that as well. Card's so quiet that even with fans on I can't hear it. Technology is an amazing thing.

 

[RGM79]

Evga sc has that as well. Card's so quiet that even with fans on I can't hear it. Technology is an amazing thing.

You sure? The official product pages for the GTX 980 SC models don't say that, but the EVGA GTX 980 Kingpin does. EVGA calls the feature "dB inverter" and it seems to only be available on graphics cards with their "ACX 2.0+" cooler.

 

[JMTHEFOX]

What did it end up being? And congrats buddy!

I have to push both sides of ram and I have to plug in the power cord for the hdd.

 

[no maam]

You sure? The official product pages for the GTX 980 SC models don't say that, but the EVGA GTX 980 Kingpin does. EVGA calls the feature "dB inverter" and it seems to only be available on graphics cards with their "ACX 2.0+" cooler.

Yeah I have the sc acx model. I could of sworn they don't spin when not in use. Next time I start it up I'll jam my fingers in the fans to see if they're spinning.
Edit
I guess you were right. I don't know why I thought my card had that feature.
Or, am I right?

"Also worth noting is by default, the fans will not begin spinning until the GPU core temperature reaches approximately 60 °C"

http://www.overclockers.com/evga-gtx980-superclocked-acx20-graphics-card-review/

I'm not home at the moment,so I can't check.

 

[StNd]

The difference is negligible. Just go ahead.

All the cards are backwards compatible with older PCIE 2.0, and as its been said, the performance difference is close to non existent today.

Thank you for the swift answers!

I know it's not the ideal solution, but for now it will have to do.

 

[lostsupper]

I think I'm gonna calm down, and get a GTX 980 for now, and hold off on the Titan, brings my total down to $2000.

And, looks like I can buy nearly every part I need from Microcenter.

Is there a reason I should buy an EVGA GTX 980 vs an MSI or Asus, as the latter two are in stock, but the EVGA isn't (though Frys has it for $50 more)

The Asus has a backplate and metal fan shroud. It also keeps both fans off until the gpu hits a certain temp. The MSI clocks a little higher, but has no backplate. It keeps one fan off until a temp threshold. EVGA has a good warranty reputation, but clocks the worst of the bunch and has no backplate.

 

[WhirlwindMonk]

MX100 drives are a bit cheaper if you're looking to scrimp and save as much as you can. In terms of performance, you probably wouldn't notice the difference between the MX100 and MX200 in daily use.

Alright, I'll probably go with the 200 then. I know it's got a couple new features, and for only ~$10 more, I'll take the newer tech.

Thanks!

 

[MyOtherBike]

So I'm running a i5 2500k at stock. Everything is running awesome so I'm really hesitant to overclock at all for two reasons:

1 - like I said, everything still runs great and I don't need my games at absolute ultra, just high to very high range. 1080p is my resolution. I'm not even all that big on 60fps. I'm fine with 30. I'm an old man and you whipper snappers with your "1080p @ 60" is bullhauky. In my day we played Ultima 7 at 10fps and loved it!

2 - (this can't be overstated enough) I have no earthly idea how to overclock. I looked up guides and they start talking about voltages and shit and I get overwhelmed and lost.

My current video card is a gtx 680, and I'm ready to pull the trigger on a 980, but if my cpu is bottlenecking me too much, then I'd rather save the money for a whole new rig in a year or two. The main game for my upgrade considerations is of course Witcher 3.

So my question is, would I get a better setting than console (ps4) with a 980 and a i5 2500k at stock? If it would only be slightly better, then I'll just save my cash altogether.

 

[mrklaw]

Yes, possibly with PSU. What is your current one and what cards for SLI?

Yes, highly advised.

I think the current one is a corsair GS650.

Have an MSI 970 so would get another 970

 

[RGM79]

So I'm running a i5 2500k at stock. Everything is running awesome so I'm really hesitant to overclock at all for two reasons:

1 - like I said, everything still runs great and I don't need my games at absolute ultra, just high to very high range. 1080p is my resolution. I'm not even all that big on 60fps. I'm fine with 30. I'm an old man and you whipper snappers with your "1080p @ 60" is bullhauky. In my day we played Ultima 7 at 10fps and loved it!

2 - (this can't be overstated enough) I have no earthly idea how to overclock. I looked up guides and they start talking about voltages and shit and I get overwhelmed and lost.

My current video card is a gtx 680, and I'm ready to pull the trigger on a 980, but if my cpu is bottlenecking me too much, then I'd rather save the money for a whole new rig in a year or two. The main game for my upgrade considerations is of course Witcher 3.

So my question is, would I get a better setting than console (ps4) with a 980 and a i5 2500k at stock? If it would only be slightly better, then I'll just save my cash altogether.

No, the 2500K wouldn't really bottleneck a GTX 980, even at stock speed. If you're thinking about whether or not you would be served best by upgrading to a GTX 980, I'd wait until the game comes out, try it, and then buy the GTX 980 if your GTX 670 won't cut 30FPS at high-ish settings.

Even though according to the developers the PS4 will be running the Witcher 3 at 1080p30, I'd imagine that your PC would be able to crank out better effects for that framerate and resolution.

What are your system specs? What CPU cooler do you have? It may be possible to find a overclocking guide for your motherboard. If nothing else, we may be able to guide you through it by telling you what settings to change. There are certain safe settings to try that are almost guaranteed to work.

I think the current one is a corsair GS650.

Have an MSI 970 so would get another 970

Running SLI on that 650 watt power supply would be cutting it very close. Two GTX 970 cards would consume somewhere less than 400 watts according to Guru3D, so it may be possible to run it on a 650 watt power supply depending on the rest of your PC specs, but 750 watts is recommended.

 

[mrklaw]

So I'm running a i5 2500k at stock. Everything is running awesome so I'm really hesitant to overclock at all for two reasons:

1 - like I said, everything still runs great and I don't need my games at absolute ultra, just high to very high range. 1080p is my resolution. I'm not even all that big on 60fps. I'm fine with 30. I'm an old man and you whipper snappers with your "1080p @ 60" is bullhauky. In my day we played Ultima 7 at 10fps and loved it!

2 - (this can't be overstated enough) I have no earthly idea how to overclock. I looked up guides and they start talking about voltages and shit and I get overwhelmed and lost.

My current video card is a gtx 680, and I'm ready to pull the trigger on a 980, but if my cpu is bottlenecking me too much, then I'd rather save the money for a whole new rig in a year or two. The main game for my upgrade considerations is of course Witcher 3.

So my question is, would I get a better setting than console (ps4) with a 980 and a i5 2500k at stock? If it would only be slightly better, then I'll just save my cash altogether.

980 shouldn't be hampered too much (if at all) by a 2500k, but you should definitely look into overclocking - it was one of the last easily overclocked chips before it all went a bit crappy

slight overclock on your 2500k and a 980 will blow away any PS4 version of witcher 3, Plus when you do eventually get a new rig, the 980 will slot in nicely - get another for SLI at that point and it'll rival any single chip GPU that will be around.

 

[lordfuzzybutt]

I think the current one is a corsair GS650.

Have an MSI 970 so would get another 970

Can't seem to find that PSU review. But if it is 650W as suggested by the name, I would not really recommend you run SLI on it.

The GS is lower tier with poorer quality. And even with a good one, 650w is cutting way too close for comfort for me.

750w and above is my recommendation.

Edit: beaten, should have refreshed.

 

[RGM79]

Can't seem to find that PSU review. But if it is 650W as suggested by the name, I would not really recommend you run SLI on it.

The GS is lower tier with poorer quality. And even with a good one, 650w is cutting way too close for comfort for me.

750w and above is my recommendation.

Edit: beaten, should have refreshed.

Well according to this, they're Channel Well Tech which is OK, some of them even got high scoring reviews. That said, I agree that the power supply isn't ideal for SLI GTX 970.

 

[MyOtherBike]

No, the 2500K wouldn't really bottleneck a GTX 980, even at stock speed. If you're thinking about whether or not you would be served best by upgrading to a GTX 980, I'd wait until the game comes out, try it, and then buy the GTX 980 if your GTX 670 won't cut 30FPS at high-ish settings.

Even though according to the developers the PS4 will be running the Witcher 3 at 1080p30, I'd imagine that your PC would be able to crank out better effects for that framerate and resolution.

What are your system specs? What CPU cooler do you have? It may be possible to find a overclocking guide for your motherboard. If nothing else, we may be able to guide you through it by telling you what settings to change. There are certain safe settings to try that are almost guaranteed to work.

Thank you very much for your reply. I am at work right now but I'll post my specs after. I had the pc built for me in 2011 and I spent quite a bit on it then. I know it's an asus rog Maximus motherboard. But I'll double check on the model and get back to you on the cooler. Again, thank you.

 

[lordfuzzybutt]

Well according to this, they're Channel Well Tech which is OK, some of them even got high scoring reviews. That said, I agree that the power supply isn't ideal for SLI GTX 970.

Yeah, I said only relatively it is poorer than TX or AX tier for example. Not that the unit itself is poor.

 

[chaosblade]

Thinking about grabbing a 500GB 850 EVO since Newegg has them for $180 with a promo code. Any reason not to bite on that?

Edit: Looks like it has been cheaper before. I think I'll hold off for a better deal since I don't need it ASAP.

 

[TronLight]

What happens if you use onboard graphics?

Edit
Noticed it has no onboard output, i still have the feeling its the GPU since the audio grinding is indicative of GPU crashing.
Can you test the GPU in another system?

I can't, but the last time (yeah I know, last time might have been a different issue) I tried another GPU and the problem was still there.

 

[Big Chungus]

switching over from nvidia 560ti to an amd r7 265, whats the best way to uninstall drivers?

everytime i uninstall the video driver under control pannel -> add remove software, windows keeps downloading and reinstalling it

 

[MetalDeer]

switching over from nvidia 560ti to an amd r7 265, whats the best way to uninstall drivers?

everytime i uninstall the video driver under control pannel -> add remove software, windows keeps downloading and reinstalling it

You'll want to turn off automatic updates in Windows Update.

 

[kiyomi]

You'll want to turn off automatic updates in Windows Update.

That, and then this.

 

[nictron]

All in all, with my recommendations, you're looking at no drop in performance with $200 saved. You could pocket the difference or consider spending more elsewhere. Is just the SSD alright, or will you also need hard drives?

I have a 2TB NAS that I use for everything not applications. I really don't mind have semi-limited space for the time being. Thanks very much for the suggestions, I was worried about AMD just because of the fantalk. But after some research I see that it is unfounded. Thanks very much again.

 

[RumblingRosco]

They have arrived!

Will have to hook them up later. Install new drivers. All of that. PC Porn pics later.

I see your Titan Xs and raise you my new card:

Spoiler

Suck it, Smokey!

 

[lordfuzzybutt]

I see your Titan Xs and raise you my new card:

Spoiler

Suck it, Smokey!

750 > 10 confirmed.

 

[Clearos]

Looking to build a mini tower pc for gaming. Selling my laptop as I have an nvidia shield for mobility I like the small form so I can bring it to friends for local co-op games.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MgmGD3

-I have a 3T Hard drive and a 250 SSD so I skipped those.

-It is currently only 8gig of ram which i think is enough and can upgrade to 16 gig when it is needed.

-Warframe/ESO are most played games so I think the 970 is more than enough for what I need.

Just posting to see if maybe there is better parts then what I picked for comparable prices.

 

[lordfuzzybutt]

Looking to build a mini tower pc for gaming. Selling my laptop as I have an nvidia shield for mobility I like the small form so I can bring it to friends for local co-op games.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MgmGD3

-I have a 3T Hard drive and a 250 SSD so I skipped those.

-It is currently only 8gig of ram which i think is enough and can upgrade to 16 gig when it is needed.

-Warframe/ESO are most played games so I think the 970 is more than enough for what I need.

Just posting to see if maybe there is better parts then what I picked for comparable prices.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($292.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $888.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-20 15:08 EDT-0400

• I went for the i5 4690K as the i7 makes hardly any difference if you only use it to game.
• I go for the more expensive mobo z97 to enable you to overclock down the line.
• The 212 cooler is added for later overclock.
• Slightly more expensive for faster RAM. You can go with 1 stick to save slot for upgrade if you wish.
• Cheaper PSU, but more power for future OC.
• I went for the 290x for cheaper but comparable to 970, even faster in many cases at higher res.

 

[Clearos]

Thanks for the insight. I'm going to go with most of the suggestions minus the G card as having the ability to stream to the shield is a big priority.

 

[lordfuzzybutt]

Thanks for the insight. I'm going to go with most of the suggestions minus the G card as having the ability to stream to the shield is a big priority.

Yes yes, somehow I completely missed that in your post. The 970 is excellent too.

 

[LilJoka]

I advise against a 290X in a Node 304. GTX 970 is as far as I would go.
The heat does build up, even in my rig which has more than optimum cooling by having nearly unobstructed intakes and about 20c ambient temp.

Wouldn't go for corsair PSU either. Seasonic G550 modular is the one to pick for the Node 304. There is a good cooler master PSU that fits too. Check the official Node 304 thread at overclock.net.

Edit
Coolermaster V550 PSU is worth looking at too.

 

[lordfuzzybutt]

I advise against a 290X in a Node 304. GTX 970 is as far as I would go.
The heat does build up, even in my rig which has more than optimum cooling by having nearly unobstructed intakes and about 20c ambient temp.

Wouldn't go for corsair PSU either. Seasonic G550 modular is the one to pick for the Node 304. There is a good cooler master PSU that fits too. Check the official Node 304 thread at overclock.net.

To be honest, my experience with SFF is pretty much none.
And I expected that heat will likely be an issue but I hope that with a good air flow the problem will not be too severe.

All in all I tried to go for a budget saving route. But it is good to consider other factors when it comes to SFF as I have learnt.

Thanks for insight.

 

[DoT2]

OMG GUYS, I DID IT

My very first PC build, and it started up first time. Holy shit, im in shock.

NICE case, just got the same one. Love it so much.

 

[Ronin Ray]

[Basic Desktop Questions]
Your Current Specs: NONE

Budget: Price Range + Country USA 1500-2000

Main Use: Rate 1-5. 5 being Highest
: Light Gaming - 5
Gaming - 5
Emulation (PS2/Wii)-1
Video Editing -1,
Streaming games in HD- 4,
3D/Model work- 1
General Usage (Word, Web- 1
1080p playback -4.

Monitor Resolution: What resolution will you be playing your games at?
Not sure about Monitor Resolutions

Are you going to upgrade later? If I can

Are you buying a new monitor? Yes

List SPECIFIC games or applications that you MUST be able to run well… Steam. Some streaming software. I hope to run new games at near top setting but in no way aiming for ultra mega super settings. Just better then current consoles :

Is 30FPS acceptable? 60? 120? 30 to 60 is fine

How important is PhysX / SuperSampling / CUDA to you? Don’t know what any of this is

Looking to reuse any parts?: List make and model (e.g. Corsair 520HX, 640GB SATA HDD, Antec 900) No old parts

When will you build? Hopfulyy in the next few months
: Do you have a deadline? No

Will you be overclocking?: Yes, No, Maybe (This means yes!) If someone can help me yes

 

[Confusion Illusion]

Hey guys, my PSU is a little over 5 years old now. Do you think time I start looking into getting a new one? It's a Corsair 650TX. It's working fine, which why I've been dragging my feet on replacing it with something newer. I plan on getting a GTX 970.

 

[kiyomi]

[Basic Desktop Questions]
Your Current Specs: NONE

Budget: Price Range + Country USA 1500-2000

Main Use: Rate 1-5. 5 being Highest
: Light Gaming - 5
Gaming - 5
Emulation (PS2/Wii)-1
Video Editing -1,
Streaming games in HD- 4,
3D/Model work- 1
General Usage (Word, Web- 1
1080p playback -4.

Monitor Resolution: What resolution will you be playing your games at?
Not sure about Monitor Resolutions

Are you going to upgrade later? If I can

Are you buying a new monitor? Yes

List SPECIFIC games or applications that you MUST be able to run well… Steam. Some streaming software. I hope to run new games at near top setting but in no way aiming for ultra mega super settings. Just better then current consoles :

Is 30FPS acceptable? 60? 120? 30 to 60 is fine

How important is PhysX / SuperSampling / CUDA to you? Don’t know what any of this is

Looking to reuse any parts?: List make and model (e.g. Corsair 520HX, 640GB SATA HDD, Antec 900) No old parts

When will you build? Hopfulyy in the next few months
: Do you have a deadline? No

Will you be overclocking?: Yes, No, Maybe (This means yes!) If someone can help me yes

Honestly if you're gonna be building in a few months, you should come back then because the landscape of GPUs might've changed a bit, since AMD's next series of cards is on the horizon. However, for fun, I came up with this build to give you an idea of what you might be able to get for your money:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($123.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.49 @ Directron)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($323.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Dell P2414H 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($241.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1615.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-20 18:04 EDT-0400

Hey guys, my PSU is a little over 5 years old now. Do you think time I start looking into getting a new one? It's a Corsair 650TX. It's working fine, which why I've been dragging my feet on replacing it with something newer. I plan on getting a GTX 970.

It'll probably be okay for the 970, since they require 2x6 pin connectors and your 650TX fills that need. As long as you're not overvolting or have a particularly power hungry CPU I think you should be fine for the short-medium term future.

 

[LilJoka]

Hey guys, my PSU is a little over 5 years old now. Do you think time I start looking into getting a new one? It's a Corsair 650TX. It's working fine, which why I've been dragging my feet on replacing it with something newer. I plan on getting a GTX 970.

TX 650 is a lot better than today's Corsair PSUs in that range.

It's even fine for 4790k and GTX 970 both overclocked to the wall.

 

[rocK`]

really stupid question - i have two GeForce 980s in SLI (control panel says SLI enabled), does it matter that both of my monitors are on one GFX card? should I split them up for whatever reason?

 

[Mad Season]

So I bought a 500GB samsung evo 3 weeks back. everything was fine but sometimes now when I boot my PC up, the drive is not recognized in windows. If I reboot, it comes back and is available again.

what would cause this? windows 8.1

 

[cleveridea]

Anyone comment on this build in terms of motherboard, CPU & GPU combo in particular?

Idea is for SLI capable but with a single Titan initially (potentially could add second later, especially if prices drop)

Already have a 1080p 3D vision monitor to use with it, 3D being demanding (cuts framerate in half) hence titan vs 980

Purpose is for non gaming uses (Application Development) and 3D gaming at 1080p 60 fps Ultra settings non-3D, at least 30 for 3D vision

Chose the motherboard for fan control so it can be silent when non gaming (in living room)

This is my first attempt at creating a PC from parts so could be some stupidity in this I will likely choose a cheaper PSU, just picked something at 1000W

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: *Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($342.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: *Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: *Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: *Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($200.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($221.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($172.04 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $2406.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-20 19:43 EDT-0400

 

[Palehorse]

Heads up to anyone looking to shop with Newegg.ca. They told me they shipped my order on Monday and gave me a tracking number but purolator.com doesn't have any info on the shipment yet.

I contacted newegg and they said to wait until tomorrow to see if there's information on the tracking. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do after that...

Buyer beware if you're looking for any type of speedy shipping, Newegg has one black spot.

In good news, the NCIX order I placed on Monday is going to arrive today.

(I'm in Victoria)

Update: My order from Newegg came in today. puralator.com didn't have any info on tracking until today to say it was on the truck for delivery...sooo...yeah.

 

[kiyomi]

Anyone comment on this build in terms of motherboard, CPU & GPU combo in particular?

Idea is for SLI capable but with a single Titan initially (potentially could add second later, especially if prices drop)

Already have a 1080p 3D vision monitor to use with it, 3D being demanding (cuts framerate in half) hence titan vs 980

Chose the motherboard for fan control so it can be silent when non gaming (in living room)

This is my first attempt at creating a PC from parts so could be some stupidity in this I will likely choose a cheaper PSU, just picked something at 1000W

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: *Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($342.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: *Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: *Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: *Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($200.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($221.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($172.04 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1521.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-20 19:43 EDT-0400

Looks good but IMHO if you're gonna spend $1500 on a killer PC, it deserves a nicer CPU cooler and a better case. The 200R in particular is really just a budget case. Take a look at the Fractal Design R5 if you want something quiet and nice. Has a fan controller too.