GodParticle
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Hmm...maybe 200 to 300 range?
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Hmm...maybe 200 to 300 range?
Bloodember
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super-famicom
Member
GTX 1060- Either the EVGA 1060 SC 6GB or MSI Gaming X 6GB. I have the former and its pretty awesome. Don't pay more than $259 for the EVGA or $279/289 for the MSI.
Just keep an eye on http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/videocards/nvidia/gtx1060/
GodParticle
Member
Thanks. I'll look into those. Is my CPU going to be a huge bottleneck? Maybe OC it, though I've never tried that?
super-famicom
Member
I have no clue, still new to the PC technical stuff. But a quick search on r/nvidia brought me to this:
http://www.pcgamer.com/will-your-cpu-bottleneck-your-graphics-card/
GodParticle
Member
I'll read up on it. A cursory search seems to indicate it wouldn't be too much of an issue
Bloodember
Member
No, most games you'll be fine. Only games you might see some issues is in games that are CPU intensive. As for OC, go ahead and do that. Just get an aftermarket cooler if your using a stock intel one.
ehead
Member
Is there ever a limit to how many times you can rebuild your pc? Like disassembling to basic components then reassembling. It has roughly been a month since I built my pc and I feel like I can do a better job if I rebuild it from scratch (but not really from 0, since the CPU will be left attached to the board).
And does having an overclocked CPU affect the rebuilding process?
And does having an overclocked CPU affect the rebuilding process?
Putting my dads PC together and discover he has been using a vga to dvi converter cable for years. PS/2 keyboard. Christ.
Everything else gone swimmingly. Fitted backplate and 212 relatively simply. Gigabyte 1060 is surprisingly huge. Very long. Lots of glowy colours. Sadly he only has a 6pin power lead, so I'm going to have to build everything and leave instructions for this final part.
Everything else gone swimmingly. Fitted backplate and 212 relatively simply. Gigabyte 1060 is surprisingly huge. Very long. Lots of glowy colours. Sadly he only has a 6pin power lead, so I'm going to have to build everything and leave instructions for this final part.
V1LÆM
Gold Member
no, if you want to take it apart then reassemble then you can. everything just slides/clicks and screws into place. if you're removing the CPU cooler you should remove the thermal paste and reapply it. if you start swapping out parts then you might need to buy a new OS license and/or reinstall it. i'm planning on completely disassembling my PC when it needs cleaned out. also i noticed that some screws might loosen after a while so rebuilding it will make sure your CPU cooler/gpu/motherboard are secured properly. it also gives you the opportunity to redo your cable management if you're not happy with it.
your overclock settings are saved in your BIOS. as long as you don't clear the CMOS then all your settings will still be there when you boot back up.
Well, I just fixed what may be the most annoying issue I've ever experienced. I caught up with a mate last week and noticed that he couldn't copy files over without virtually killing my ability to use the internet, and sure enough my network connection was at 100Mbps rather than 1Gbps. Attempting to force 1Gbps, which should have been the point at which this story ends, simply resulted in the network connection dropping -- it was 100Mbps or bust. Fortunately, testing was rather easy since I had another PC-on hand, only...
The problem wasn't the cable.
The problem wasn't the particular router port.
The problem wasn't driver-related.
As I'd upgraded only a few weeks earlier, I wasn't sure if my new motherboard ever managed a 1Gbps network connection, so I settled on the root cause being either some sort of bizarre software issue or a faulty integrated NIC. Fast-forward to today and I decide that I'll try reinstalling Win7, to absolutely rule out (or diagnose it as) a software problem, but as I'm poking around the internet for a recommended piece of software to clone my OS drive, I think to myself, "Perhaps the router is limiting me to 100Mbps in WAN mode for some reason", so I change back to ADSL mode, successfully force 1Gbps, and then switch back to WAN mode -- ta-da, 1Gbps with internet.
Oh, computers. You're more trouble than you're worth sometimes.
The problem wasn't the cable.
The problem wasn't the particular router port.
The problem wasn't driver-related.
As I'd upgraded only a few weeks earlier, I wasn't sure if my new motherboard ever managed a 1Gbps network connection, so I settled on the root cause being either some sort of bizarre software issue or a faulty integrated NIC. Fast-forward to today and I decide that I'll try reinstalling Win7, to absolutely rule out (or diagnose it as) a software problem, but as I'm poking around the internet for a recommended piece of software to clone my OS drive, I think to myself, "Perhaps the router is limiting me to 100Mbps in WAN mode for some reason", so I change back to ADSL mode, successfully force 1Gbps, and then switch back to WAN mode -- ta-da, 1Gbps with internet.
Oh, computers. You're more trouble than you're worth sometimes.
Nostremitus
Member
No, the only limit is if you break something.
ehead
Member
Thanks. I actually thought of disassembling it just because of cleaning stuff out because I remember I lost a case screw while fixing it all together. I'll be buying some compressed air and better thermal paste before disassembling.
You got me there. Hopefully, nothing goes bad. I read previously one guy who removed his gfx card and the PCIE slot was all messed up.
Nostremitus
Member
In a previous version of this thread, right? He forgot to unlock the little tab that secures the GPU in place and ripped the slot from the motherboard if that's who you're talking about.
ehead
Member
It was actually a few pages back.
Hopefully, the sagging won't wreck my PCIE slot. I only have one (ITX).
Hopefully, the sagging won't wreck my PCIE slot. I only have one (ITX).
Nostremitus
Member
Someone else did it?
ehead
Member
Yeah. But I guess it was because of duration. The card's weight basically bent the pins over time.
DeathGlobe
Member
Just finished my build. And I got the msi 1070 I'm not use to having a view to the inside of my computer but do gpu normally not spin unless they reach a certain tempature ?
ehead
Member
Yeah. If your machine is on idle temps, fans won't be active. I think you can manually turn them on with the card's app.
I currently have the ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift 27in 165Hz G-Sync IPS monitor which I use for my PC Gaming (Geforce Strix 980 which i'm planning on upgrading to either a 1080 or Titan X Pascal).
My question is can I use this monitor for PS4 gaming also?
Thinking of picking up the ASUS PG348Q ROG Swift 34in 100Hz G-Sync IPS Gaming Monitor to sit alongside in my new study for both work and gaming.
How does PS4 look/work on a widescreen G-Sync like that one?
Thanks!
My question is can I use this monitor for PS4 gaming also?
Thinking of picking up the ASUS PG348Q ROG Swift 34in 100Hz G-Sync IPS Gaming Monitor to sit alongside in my new study for both work and gaming.
How does PS4 look/work on a widescreen G-Sync like that one?
Thanks!
You will simply get black bars on the left and right for 16:9 content like PS4.
There may not be a general answer for this, but how important is it to have identical RAM configurations? I have 2x4GB Crucial DDR4 2133MHz RAM right now, which works fine for me, but in the future I'll probably want to add more. The thing is that it's difficult to say how long that exact RAM model will be available, so I don't know whether it's ok for me to wait and potentially have to buy a different model or if I should upgrade now before it's too late.
Are there any specifications I should particularly look at that is important that they are the same?
Are there any specifications I should particularly look at that is important that they are the same?
Kudo
Member
It's not crucial but can raise some compatibility issues. Also in future I'd just recommend you to get kit of 16-32GB with faster frequency and sell your current memory. Frequency, latency and voltage should be the same when buying memory, but I still don't recommend having different brands.
Alright, thanks! I'll be fine with what I have for a while, but I'll probably feel the need to get higher frequency memory whenever I do upgrade. Better to do a complete replacement than be stuck with 2133MHz at that point, I suppose.
Kudo
Member
Definitely, I got 2133MHz too and kind of regret it, in some cases faster memory can give pretty nice boost.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qksXthUcbiQ
Twelvy
Member
Hi everyone
After years of hesitation, I'm finally considering building my gaming PC (mac user here). I was always keeping an eye on it but the PC cases always seem... ugly (mac user here).
As a start, this thread was really helpful, so thanks everyone
I came up with two configurations:
base one
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz 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: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Storage: Hitachi 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
a bit better one
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: Asus Z170-PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Storage: Hitachi 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
I would like to know if they are balanced, if they make sense. Like is M2 SSD is overkill? Is the Motherboard too much? Some brands have to be avoided.
I don't plan to OC or make SLI (in a forseeable future)
As for the most important part, the case, I found this.
they also have a microATX one
Is it ok to consider a micro ATX with these kind of hardware?
If you know those case, I'll glady hear some comments. If you know similar cases, I welcome them too. The best will be a current mac pro like case but they might come with too many restrictions.
I'm based in Japan and the configuration might change based on the prices here. I wanted to go for a AMD GPU... but Vega is not before 2017... too bad for them.
Thanks in advance
After years of hesitation, I'm finally considering building my gaming PC (mac user here). I was always keeping an eye on it but the PC cases always seem... ugly (mac user here).
As a start, this thread was really helpful, so thanks everyone
I came up with two configurations:
base one
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz 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: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Storage: Hitachi 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
a bit better one
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: Asus Z170-PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Storage: Hitachi 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
I would like to know if they are balanced, if they make sense. Like is M2 SSD is overkill? Is the Motherboard too much? Some brands have to be avoided.
I don't plan to OC or make SLI (in a forseeable future)
As for the most important part, the case, I found this.
they also have a microATX one
Is it ok to consider a micro ATX with these kind of hardware?
If you know those case, I'll glady hear some comments. If you know similar cases, I welcome them too. The best will be a current mac pro like case but they might come with too many restrictions.
I'm based in Japan and the configuration might change based on the prices here. I wanted to go for a AMD GPU... but Vega is not before 2017... too bad for them.
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone
After years of hesitation, I'm finally considering building my gaming PC (mac user here). I was always keeping an eye on it but the PC cases always seem... ugly (mac user here).
As a start, this thread was really helpful, so thanks everyone
I came up with two configurations:
base one
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz 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: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Storage: Hitachi 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
a bit better one
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: Asus Z170-PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Storage: Hitachi 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
I would like to know if they are balanced, if they make sense. Like is M2 SSD is overkill? Is the Motherboard too much? Some brands have to be avoided.
I don't plan to OC or make SLI (in a forseeable future)
As for the most important part, the case, I found this.
they also have a microATX one
Is it ok to consider a micro ATX with these kind of hardware?
If you know those case, I'll glady hear some comments. If you know similar cases, I welcome them too. The best will be a current mac pro like case but they might come with too many restrictions.
I'm based in Japan and the configuration might change based on the prices here. I wanted to go for a AMD GPU... but Vega is not before 2017... too bad for them.
Thanks in advance
Jonsbo are nice cases, better than your everyday corsair stuff.
Yes mATX can be considered, even ITX, I have a similar PC in a Node 304 ITX case.
Sample build in the Jonsbo
http://www.overclock.net/t/1590645/jonsbo-cooltek-case-gallery-and-owners-club/170#post_25395526
Both builds look prety damn solid to me. I'd personally go with 6600k if it's just for games. The fan you chose is good, though from what I understand the cooling fan should be one that fits best on your type of case, so you might want to ask someone who understands which fan would be the best for you.Hi everyone
After years of hesitation, I'm finally considering building my gaming PC (mac user here). I was always keeping an eye on it but the PC cases always seem... ugly (mac user here).
As a start, this thread was really helpful, so thanks everyone
I came up with two configurations:
base one
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz 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: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Storage: Hitachi 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
a bit better one
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: Asus Z170-PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Storage: Hitachi 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
I would like to know if they are balanced, if they make sense. Like is M2 SSD is overkill? Is the Motherboard too much? Some brands have to be avoided.
I don't plan to OC or make SLI (in a forseeable future)
As for the most important part, the case, I found this.
they also have a microATX one
Is it ok to consider a micro ATX with these kind of hardware?
If you know those case, I'll glady hear some comments. If you know similar cases, I welcome them too. The best will be a current mac pro like case but they might come with too many restrictions.
I'm based in Japan and the configuration might change based on the prices here. I wanted to go for a AMD GPU... but Vega is not before 2017... too bad for them.
Thanks in advance
Heard Noctua coolers are some of the best around, so you can consider them as well.
PhillipCostigan
Member
Looking to upgrade my current rig after nearly four years, probably around November when I get back from a long work trip.
Here's what I'm looking at (1080p 144Hz in mind, potentially some streaming):
i7 6700k
MSI Z170A Pro Gaming Carbon motherboard
Gigabyte G1 1070
NZXT H440 Midi tower white
Corsair H60
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB 3000
Samsung Evo 750 SSD 500GB
Seagate 3 TB 7200 RPM HDD
Corsair CX650M PSU
I could probably go down to a cheaper case, but not going to go for an M2 SSD, little too pricey for me.
Is there any reason to go full tower as opposed to Midi? Also, is the Samsung 850 much better to justify the price jump?
Cheers!
Here's what I'm looking at (1080p 144Hz in mind, potentially some streaming):
i7 6700k
MSI Z170A Pro Gaming Carbon motherboard
Gigabyte G1 1070
NZXT H440 Midi tower white
Corsair H60
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB 3000
Samsung Evo 750 SSD 500GB
Seagate 3 TB 7200 RPM HDD
Corsair CX650M PSU
I could probably go down to a cheaper case, but not going to go for an M2 SSD, little too pricey for me.
Is there any reason to go full tower as opposed to Midi? Also, is the Samsung 850 much better to justify the price jump?
Cheers!
Hi guys, I was thinking of upgrading my gpu. I have a gtx 760 with an i5 3570k and 16gb ram.
I have pre ordered The Witcher 3 goty and would like to get 60fps at near max settings at 1080p.
I've been looking at the rx470, 480 and the gtx 1060.
I'd like to be a bit future proof if possible. Not sure if my cpu would bottleneck me?
Any help would be appreciated.
I have pre ordered The Witcher 3 goty and would like to get 60fps at near max settings at 1080p.
I've been looking at the rx470, 480 and the gtx 1060.
I'd like to be a bit future proof if possible. Not sure if my cpu would bottleneck me?
Any help would be appreciated.
Pagusas
Elden Member
Could you swing a 1070? That i5 will be a hinderence in the coming future.
A 1060 will hit your goals with Witcher 3, but not with hairworks on.
Alright guys, I need some help. I think it's time for a new graphics card.
I'm "rocking" this build right now:
770 GTX 2GB
I5 4590
8 GB RAM
W10
1080p Monitor
I'm gonna upgrade to 16 GB RAM. For graphic cards I have been looking at the 1060 GTX. Now there are so many manufacturers and editions, I don't know which one to get. I've heard good things about EVGA and MSI though. Now there are 6 different versions of the MSI one it seems: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/search/?cc=de&q=1060+gtx+msi. Which one would be the best to get? Any big differences between those?
Also, will my CPU hold back a 1060 GTX?
Thanks guys
I'm "rocking" this build right now:
770 GTX 2GB
I5 4590
8 GB RAM
W10
1080p Monitor
I'm gonna upgrade to 16 GB RAM. For graphic cards I have been looking at the 1060 GTX. Now there are so many manufacturers and editions, I don't know which one to get. I've heard good things about EVGA and MSI though. Now there are 6 different versions of the MSI one it seems: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/search/?cc=de&q=1060+gtx+msi. Which one would be the best to get? Any big differences between those?
Also, will my CPU hold back a 1060 GTX?
Thanks guys
Twelvy
Member
Wow, such quick answers!
Thanks, I'm gonna look towards mATX. Can ITX (cases) have some issues with full size GPUs? Also it might be more noisy since it's smaller with less air flow.
Otherwise, the difference between mATX and ITX will be slots/ports/ extensions if I'm correct?
Thanks too! I might use it for programming too.
Thanks, I'm gonna look towards mATX. Can ITX (cases) have some issues with full size GPUs? Also it might be more noisy since it's smaller with less air flow.
Otherwise, the difference between mATX and ITX will be slots/ports/ extensions if I'm correct?
Thanks too! I might use it for programming too.
The 1070 is about £100 more than I'm willing to pay to be honest.
No, these days since the GPUs are much lower wattage, they can still run pretty quietly. If your not overclocking too much then its an easy job to get good temps and a silent rig even in ITX.
Some ITX cases may not fit full length GPUs, but you just have to check their specs. I have an MSI GAMER GTX 970 in my Node 304 ITX build.
Yes, main difference is 1 PCIE Port. You usually get Bluetooth and Wifi built in on ITX boards though.
lostsupper
Banned
Hi everyone
After years of hesitation, I'm finally considering building my gaming PC (mac user here). I was always keeping an eye on it but the PC cases always seem... ugly (mac user here).
As a start, this thread was really helpful, so thanks everyone
I came up with two configurations:
base one
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz 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: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Storage: Hitachi 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
a bit better one
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: Asus Z170-PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Storage: Hitachi 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
I would like to know if they are balanced, if they make sense. Like is M2 SSD is overkill? Is the Motherboard too much? Some brands have to be avoided.
I don't plan to OC or make SLI (in a forseeable future)
As for the most important part, the case, I found this.
they also have a microATX one
Is it ok to consider a micro ATX with these kind of hardware?
If you know those case, I'll glady hear some comments. If you know similar cases, I welcome them too. The best will be a current mac pro like case but they might come with too many restrictions.
I'm based in Japan and the configuration might change based on the prices here. I wanted to go for a AMD GPU... but Vega is not before 2017... too bad for them.
Thanks in advance
Get a better CPU cooler. The 212 is a poor choice. The case looks nice but seems like it has very little airflow, which means your build will be hotter/louder than it could be with a better case.
StrikeNinja24
Banned
I'm looking for a good gaming monitor for around 100 bucks, and found this AOC on sale at Best Buy. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/aoc-24-led-hd-monitor-black/5079500.p?skuId=5079500
Are there any other monitors on the market that would be a better pick for gaming? Wondering about glare issues as well.
Are there any other monitors on the market that would be a better pick for gaming? Wondering about glare issues as well.
Your CPU is fine, quite good even, and you probably won't notice a big difference in performance if you'll switch to the newer cards, especially if you are not planning on overclocking.
As for a 1060, I'd recommend the EVGA superclocked edition. It's cheaper than most other versions, small, so it can fit in small cases, and performs pretty much the same as the others.
Seems like upgrading your GPU and Ram is a good decision. Make sure your PSU is good enough for the new card. A quality 450 one will suffice I reckon
Thanks! I like the look of the EVGA one, just wasn't sure if it would be much louder because of being a single cooling system.
Also, I have 2x4gb sticks of ram in my motherboard (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qfYXsY/gigabyte-motherboard-gah97d3h). Would you recommend to just get new 2x8gb sticks or can I get the same kit so I have 4x4gb of ram?
I have a Corsair 600w one, I hope that should be enough
marcbret87
Member
I was looking for some advice to buy a gaming laptop. I am guessing I will sound like a complete noob, but that is what I am after all
Up to know I have done most of my gaming in console, and I plan to continue that way. However, given that Shenmue III is coming next year or so I wanted to get a decent PC that could play some of the latest games (and hopefully Shen 3) to a decent level. Given that I have to change my laptop, I thought adding a little bit extra money I could get a half-decent gaming laptop. I mostly use my laptop for work, and it will still be that way (I'll have to install Linux). Looking online, I found that the Asus ROG line seems to be fairly good and I saw this offer: http://www.fnac.com/PC-Asus-ROG-G552VW-DM267T-15-6/a8967670/w-4
It has 16 GB of RAM, but not sure how good the graphics card is (GeForce GTX 960M). Is it value for money?
Up to know I have done most of my gaming in console, and I plan to continue that way. However, given that Shenmue III is coming next year or so I wanted to get a decent PC that could play some of the latest games (and hopefully Shen 3) to a decent level. Given that I have to change my laptop, I thought adding a little bit extra money I could get a half-decent gaming laptop. I mostly use my laptop for work, and it will still be that way (I'll have to install Linux). Looking online, I found that the Asus ROG line seems to be fairly good and I saw this offer: http://www.fnac.com/PC-Asus-ROG-G552VW-DM267T-15-6/a8967670/w-4
It has 16 GB of RAM, but not sure how good the graphics card is (GeForce GTX 960M). Is it value for money?
You can put in another two 4 gb sticks of the same brand and type, and you're good to go for a long time.Thanks! I like the look of the EVGA one, just wasn't sure if it would be much louder because of being a single cooling system.
Also, I have 2x4gb sticks of ram in my motherboard (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qfYXsY/gigabyte-motherboard-gah97d3h). Would you recommend to just get new 2x8gb sticks or can I get the same kit so I have 4x4gb of ram?
I have a Corsair 600w one, I hope that should be enough
Remember to get the superclocked edition of the 1060, and not the regular one. Heard it can be overclocked better and the price difference is marginal.
Oh and yeah, 600 is plenty
StrikeNinja24
Banned
Sticking with the best I can get around that price then.
You can get the Asus VS228H-P. It's only 21 inch though, so it might not be enough for you.
You can put in another two 4 gb sticks of the same brand and type, and you're good to go for a long time.
Remember to get the superclocked edition of the 1060, and not the regular one. Heard it can be overclocked better and the price difference is marginal.
Oh and yeah, 600 is plenty
Awesome. Yep, I'll get the SC one then.
I just read that you should have quad channel to be able to put 4 sticks in a motherboard. My motherboard isn't a X99 one though, so would that still work or is that limitation only for DDR4 ram? I'm a bit confused^^
StrikeNinja24
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The one on clearance, right? Ya know, I was thinking of eventually dual monitoring when I could afford to do so. I'll look into it.
Elitist1945
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So having gotten the WIndows 10 Anniversary update, how do I switch which monitor the Action Center pops up on? I like to keep my taskbar on my 2nd monitor, but the Action Center still pops up on the 1st.
Well from what I've read your motherboard can fit 4 sticks of ram, but it supports DDR3, not DDR4. You can put in another couple of identical 4 gb DDR3 sticks and it'll be fine, if I'm not mistaken.
Alright, got it. Thanks again
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