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[baddvision]

R9 380 or GTX 960 come to mind. Maybe you could get lucky and get a used 970, though I don't know what the used market is like. I imagine some people will be upgrading for Pascal (which will supposedly be announced on May 31 at Computex).

alright thanks ill take a look at those cards

 

[Onemic]

The 6700K will be a bit faster in most games, but the 6600K at (say) 4.4 GHz is bloody fast. You'll be limited by your GPU anyway when you're in that ballpark, so it's not really that much of an issue.

Digital Foundry has some great Youtube videos comparing the 6600K and 6700K at a variety of frequencies in a variety of games. I would check them out and judge it based on which games appeal to you.

I don't know anything about OpenGL (I do Python scripting mainly) so I cannot comment on that.

Well, the 6700K has four additional threads—additional sets of instructions that your processor switches to whenever it's idly waiting for information it needs to execute its standard set of instructions. No amount of overclocking is going to add those extra threads.

However, whether or not those additional threads make a difference is wholly dependent on the game/software you're playing/running. Dolphin, for example—which is essentially always CPU-limited, basically can't make use of these extra threads at all. Furthermore, the 6600K can often be overclocked further than the 6700K in terms of actual clock speed (how quickly it can execute instructions).

In other words, it depends. Overall, the 6700K is generally a better performing processor than the 6600K—if that wasn't the case, no one would ever buy it—but that isn't always the case, and it costs an extra $100.

TL;DR Get the 6600K.

Thanks. I didnt make a mistake with my 6600K then

R9 380 or GTX 960 come to mind. Maybe you could get lucky and get a used 970, though I don't know what the used market is like. I imagine some people will be upgrading for Pascal (which will supposedly be announced on May 31 at Computex).

Will that be an official launch or a paper launch?

 

[KrellRell]

Just pulled the trigger.

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 700W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

 

[opticalmace]

Thanks. I didnt make a mistake with my 6600K then



Will that be an official launch or a paper launch?

Re: the latter, no one really knows. I think I read somewhere that they didn't think GDDR5X production was high enough to be anything more than a paper launch... but don't quote me. Maybe check out the Anandtech forums (or HardOCP), I'm sure there are big discussions on it going on over there.

 

[opticalmace]

Just pulled the trigger.

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 700W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Great build, though if you can I would suggest you go for faster memory (DDR4-3000 is not that much more than 2400 tbh, and games do see benefits from it). Also I would've maybe gone for an 850 Evo instead of the Kingston, but ymmv.

 

[Onemic]

Re: the latter, no one really knows. I think I read somewhere that they didn't think GDDR5X production was high enough to be anything more than a paper launch... but don't quote me. Maybe check out the Anandtech forums (or HardOCP), I'm sure there are big discussions on it going on over there.

I'll check, but if that's the case Im just gonna pull the trigger on 2 980Ti's then.

 

[KrellRell]

Great build, though if you can I would suggest you go for faster memory (DDR4-3000 is not that much more than 2400 tbh, and games do see benefits from it). Also I would've maybe gone for an 850 Evo instead of the Kingston, but ymmv.

Thanks! I did want to get faster ram but it was out of stock. It's actually a budget build, not in the sense that I wanted to keep it under a certain amount, but I had certain criteria to fill as cheaply as possible.

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

Yup that's fine if you get at least a 970 level of performance card or higher. I would get 2 x 8GB if you can as some games will need it in the future and it's cheap enough.

Thanks for the tip, I appreciate it.

 

[BolognaOni]

So I've whittled down my new PSU choices to either the EVGA GQ Plus Gold 1000W or the Corsair RM1000X. Which is better?

Functionally I don't think there's going to be much difference. I'd just go with whatever you can get for a better price, or if one has a particular set of cables you like more or something.

 

[Wowfunhappy]

What is even the point of a paper launch?

I haven't been following PC hardware for that long (built my first computer last August), so I've never heard of this before. Why make a product "available" before you can actually sell it in any reasonable capacity? What's the point?

 

[Onemic]

So since the Pascal early release will probably be a paper launch I need to decide on which pair of 980Ti's to get. I'm currently deciding on these:

EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB FTW $879
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti - $839
Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti - $804

Im gonna be getting an EVGA GQ 1000W PSU later today

Functionally I don't think there's going to be much difference. I'd just go with whatever you can get for a better price, or if one has a particular set of cables you like more or something.

Going EVGA

 

[opticalmace]

So since the Pascal early release will probably be a paper launch I need to decide on which pair of 980Ti's to get. I'm currently deciding on these:

EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB FTW $879
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti - $839
Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti - $804

Im gonna be getting an EVGA GQ 1000W PSU later today



Going EVGA

What resolution/refresh rate will you be playing at? Depending on your needs you might like the more consistent frametimes of just a single 980 Ti. In which case I'd go for a little bit faster one, either EVGA, maybe the MSI Gaming 6G, or Gigabyte Windforce model.

 

[Onemic]

What resolution/refresh rate will you be playing at? Depending on your needs you might like the more consistent frametimes of just a single 980 Ti. In which case I'd go for a little bit faster one, either EVGA, maybe the MSI Gaming 6G, or Gigabyte Windforce model.

1080p/60hz, but Im getting it primarily for VR since each GPU can render a single eye for games that take advantage of them

 

[Oxn]

Just pulled the trigger.

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 700W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Why not get 2x 16GB ram instead?

So since the Pascal early release will probably be a paper launch I need to decide on which pair of 980Ti's to get. I'm currently deciding on these:

EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB FTW $879
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti - $839
Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti - $804

Im gonna be getting an EVGA GQ 1000W PSU later today



Going EVGA

Damn hope you're canadian.

 

[Oxn]

Anyone know a good wireless mouse with a really good range?

The logitech im using sucks, as well as a cheap chinese one im using.

Need it for my htpc.

 

[diaspora]

Between a Fury Nano ($640 CAD) and the 390X ($540 CAD), which would be a better upgrade from the 7970? I know the Fury Nano is supposed to be faster but I'm looking at performance per dollar on these two cards too.

edit: I've got no interest in 4k FWIW

edit2: or VR

 

[Maiden Voyage]

So is it still worthwhile to wait out the new gpus or grab a 970 or amd equivalent now?

 

[Oxn]

Between a Fury Nano ($640 CAD) and the 390X ($540 CAD), which would be a better upgrade from the 7970? I know the Fury Nano is supposed to be faster but I'm looking at performance per dollar on these two cards too.

edit: I've got no interest in 4k FWIW

edit2: or VR

If you must get either those 2 now i would go Nano.

 

[| Praxis |]

Quick question:

My PSU has an 8 and 6 pin power cable, which is fine for my 970 but the 980ti I was getting needs two lots of 8 pins. Is there going to be an issue if I use a 6 to 8 pin adapter for one of them?

 

[KrellRell]

Why not get 2x 16GB ram instead?

It's a lot more expensive. I actually swapped up what I had for this

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231903&cm_re=ddr4-_-20-231-902-_-Product

 

[Onemic]

Damn hope you're canadian.

Yep.

Now Im being told that Pascal might not paper launch in May. I dunno who to believe

 

[Vinter]

Yep.

Now Im being told that Pascal might not paper launch in May. I dunno who to believe

We will probably know for sure in a few days, so just wait until then.

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

What is even the point of a paper launch?

I haven't been following PC hardware for that long (built my first computer last August), so I've never heard of this before. Why make a product "available" before you can actually sell it in any reasonable capacity? What's the point?

So you don't buy the competition's product

 

[jackpottest]

Looking for some advice... I currently have the following build:

Win7 64bit
i5-2500K
4gb ram
GTX 560 Ti
cheapy 60hz monitor, but will be upgrading to 120hz.

I want to be able to run Doom single player well on a decent graphics level, but most importantly, I want to be able to run Overwatch at a solid 120fps (low settings is fine) on my new monitor (will be ASUS VG248QE).

Would just upgrading my video card be enough? Do I need to upgrade ram and/or CPU as well? I will not be overclocking at all. Looking to spend as little as possible but am able to spend what is necessary to achieve this. Just installed the Doom closed beta and it was not very playable.

 

[hooijdonk17]

What is even the point of a paper launch?

I haven't been following PC hardware for that long (built my first computer last August), so I've never heard of this before. Why make a product "available" before you can actually sell it in any reasonable capacity? What's the point?

Polaris will destroy them they know it so its a bit of damage control by throwing a half chewed bone to their loyal customers.

 

[BolognaOni]

Looking for some advice... I currently have the following build:

Win7 64bit
i5-2500K
4gb ram
GTX 560 Ti
cheapy 60hz monitor, but will be upgrading to 120hz...

The 2500k is still a viable CPU if... you over clock it. Can I ask what your aversion to doing so is? Mine went to 4.5 GHz easily with a $20 cooler (212 evo). It depends on your MB somewhat, but generally it is a pretty easy process.

If you really don't want to OC, the CPU may hold you back a bit, but Id say upgrade the GPU and see how it goes. If you aren't happy with the performance, you can decide to do new mb/CPU/ram at that point.

 

[DSN2K]

my 290 came, barely fit my Zalman M-ATX case

 

[Turrican3]

Guys, I'm having issues with Clonezilla Live USB on my brand new i5 6600 + Asus H170M-Plus.

Basically I've tried both 32 and 64 bit versions, even resorting to failsafe, but it always hangs immediately after selecting the desired boot/video mode. Same results with a slightly (08-2015) older version, so I don't really know what else I might try. By the way, PC works perfectly with Windows 7.

Is anyone experiencing something similar? Are there any reliable, free, bootable-from-USB cloning alternatives? I've been successfully using Clonezilla for years so I haven't really started worrying about other solutions until now :-\

EDIT --> solved

 

[uncleslappy]

Looking to build/buy a mini pc to connect to a TV. I want to run emulators and smaller, indie steam games. I don't need a powehouse, I've got a PS4 for higher end AAA games. Looking to only spend $200-$300

 

[LilJoka]

Looking to build/buy a mini pc to connect to a TV. I want to run emulators and smaller, indie steam games. I don't need a powehouse, I've got a PS4 for higher end AAA games. Looking to only spend $200-$300

Any particular emulators?
When we say mini, are we talking Fractal Design Node 304 size or Alienware Alpha size?

I think even $300 is not enough to do this with an i3/GTX 750Ti build or even lesser GPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.73 @ OutletPC)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($27.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $327.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-02 09:19 EDT-0400

 

[Ratrat]

Can I stick a gtx 970/980 in this thing?

 

[LilJoka]

Can I stick a gtx 970/980 in this thing?

Sure can do.
May want to consider Skylake at this point as DDR4 prices have dropped and CPU prices are somewhat similar to Devils Canyon.

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

Looking to build/buy a mini pc to connect to a TV. I want to run emulators and smaller, indie steam games. I don't need a powehouse, I've got a PS4 for higher end AAA games. Looking to only spend $200-$300

You'll probably want to look at getting used parts if you want a PC that cheap.

First generation i5 could be had for a pretty low price, throw it on a small motherboard with enough RAM to get you by.

 

[thenexus6]

Pissed off, ordered all my parts from Ebuyer last week, my order was being "processed" for ages. I spoke on twitter to someone which got my order moving.

Yodel were supposed to delivery today, didn't even bother knocking and just left a "sorry we missed you" slip. Absolute joke.. so i've had to rearrange delivery for Monday.

Complete jokers, never ordering from Ebuyer or anyone that uses Yodel again. I hope to God nothing is wrong or broken because I really don't want to deal with these companies again.

 

[tomwhite2004]

Looking for some advice, this will be the first time i have built a pc so hoping you fine people can answer a few queries in have....

1. Will 500w be eough for the CPU/ GPU setup? I am not intending to overclock either.
2. Is the CPU cooler necessary or is the stock sufficient?
3. Was intending to buy the NCASE M1 but am in the UK and import taxes would be a killer, plus it seems like a difficult case for a first time build. So can anyone recommend a decent looking mini itx case and any necessary fans?

CPU Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1150
Memory Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866
Storage Sandisk Ultra Plus 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card
Power Supply Silverstone 500W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply
OS Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full (32/64-bit)

Thanks!

 

[opticalmace]

Can I stick a gtx 970/980 in this thing?

Is this your current system or are you buying new? If the latter then that build needs updates.

 

[Mohasus]

GAF, my dad has an intel E7400 using the integrated GPU and 4gb of ram.

I'm going to give him my old SSD and was wondering if I should install windows 10 32 or 64-bit. The thing is still running XP.

 

[rrs]

Looking for some advice, this will be the first time i have built a pc so hoping you fine people can answer a few queries in have....

1. Will 500w be eough for the CPU/ GPU setup? I am not intending to overclock either.
2. Is the CPU cooler necessary or is the stock sufficient?
3. Was intending to buy the NCASE M1 but am in the UK and import taxes would be a killer, plus it seems like a difficult case for a first time build. So can anyone recommend a decent looking mini itx case and any necessary fans?

(PC specs)
Thanks!

1. Should be fine
2. The cooler is a high end product, unless you got a huge deal on one you don't really need something like that for no OC. On the same note, don't use the stock cooler, either.

 

[LilJoka]

Pissed off, ordered all my parts from Ebuyer last week, my order was being "processed" for ages. I spoke on twitter to someone which got my order moving.

Yodel were supposed to delivery today, didn't even bother knocking and just left a "sorry we missed you" slip. Absolute joke.. so i've had to rearrange delivery for Monday.

Complete jokers, never ordering from Ebuyer or anyone that uses Yodel again. I hope to God nothing is wrong or broken because I really don't want to deal with these companies again.

Get like 20 posts at hexus forums and get free next day shipping at scan.co.uk. Never had an issue since and always use DPD who are awesome. Fully tracked etc. No Yodel bollocks.

 

[Oxn]

Looking for some advice, this will be the first time i have built a pc so hoping you fine people can answer a few queries in have....

1. Will 500w be eough for the CPU/ GPU setup? I am not intending to overclock either.
2. Is the CPU cooler necessary or is the stock sufficient?
3. Was intending to buy the NCASE M1 but am in the UK and import taxes would be a killer, plus it seems like a difficult case for a first time build. So can anyone recommend a decent looking mini itx case and any necessary fans?

CPU Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1150
Memory Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866
Storage Sandisk Ultra Plus 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card
Power Supply Silverstone 500W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply
OS Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full (32/64-bit)

Thanks!

Should be fine but, go a little higher for safety measures.

 

[Oxn]

Guys i need help asap.

I just rebuilt my computer in a new itx case with a new mobo.

So i go to turn it on, and it turns on but nothing is going through the monitor. I have it connected to a gtx 780, and it doesnt go through, i tried onboard dvi and still nothing.

Please help.

 

[LilJoka]

Looking for some advice, this will be the first time i have built a pc so hoping you fine people can answer a few queries in have....

1. Will 500w be eough for the CPU/ GPU setup? I am not intending to overclock either.
2. Is the CPU cooler necessary or is the stock sufficient?
3. Was intending to buy the NCASE M1 but am in the UK and import taxes would be a killer, plus it seems like a difficult case for a first time build. So can anyone recommend a decent looking mini itx case and any necessary fans?

CPU Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1150
Memory Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866
Storage Sandisk Ultra Plus 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card
Power Supply Silverstone 500W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply
OS Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full (32/64-bit)

Thanks!

Have you got a pcpartpicker link to the build?
Fractal Node 304 is an alternative case.

Guys i need help asap.

I just rebuilt my computer in a new itx case with a new mobo.

So i go to turn it on, and it turns on but nothing is going through the monitor. I have it connected to a gtx 780, and it doesnt go through, i tried onboard dvi and still nothing.

Please help.

Make sure both PCIE Power spots on the GPU are plugged in.

Check monitor input selection

To get onboard GPU to work, you need to unplug the GTX 780

 

[tomwhite2004]

Thanks, my link to what I have so far is:

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/c8rr99

 

[Zaph]

Had an itchy trigger finger waiting for Broadwell-E, so updated my case and a replaced a couple Noctua's. Cable management could be tidier, but cba

 

[Elitist1945]

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=4_1210_65&item_id=086205

So is that i7-6700K the best match for my 980ti? Its $500 (sad face), and idk if theres one thats cheaper but still similar?

 

[opticalmace]

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=4_1210_65&item_id=086205

So is that i7-6700K the best match for my 980ti? Its $500 (sad face), and idk if theres one thats cheaper but still similar?

What motherboard and ram do you have? Is this just for gaming? What resolution and refresh rate will you be playing at?

You could look at the 6600K to save some dough. Check out pcpartpicker, there are better deals than Canada Computers for that CPU (mike's computer shop is the cheapest right now IIRC).

 

[Big Green Anus]

My dad has a Compaq CQ5700F which has an Athlon II 170u. He wants to upgrade the processor, but him and I are not sure what can be installed here. What's the list of compatible CPUs for this model? I believe the CPU is 95 wats and AMD 3 board, but I'm not sure.

 

[Elitist1945]

What motherboard and ram do you have? Is this just for gaming? What resolution and refresh rate will you be playing at?

You could look at the 6600K to save some dough. Check out pcpartpicker, there are better deals than Canada Computers for that CPU (mike's computer shop is the cheapest right now IIRC).

I'm not sure lol. I'm confused looking at all the stuff available and I'm not sure what would be best paired with a 980ti. I was hoping to do some 4K (?) gaming.

 

[opticalmace]

I'm not sure lol. I'm confused looking at all the stuff available and I'm not sure what would be best paired with a 980ti. I was hoping to do some 4K (?) gaming.

Have you already bought any components?

 

[Elitist1945]

Have you already bought any components?

I've bought a 980ti because I spotted it on sale at NCIX and I knew it was the card I was going to get. I didn't want to wait to for the new ones (hope thats not weird lol).