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"I Need a New PC!" 2016 Plus Ultra! HBM2, VR, 144Hz, and 4K for all!
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You can ultimately use them in Windows, but you should remove the files first, then format them when in disk management.
Celcius
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For those of you with a 4k monitor, which model do you have and how do you like it?
I'm thinking about grabbing the Asus PB287Q for $500:
http://www.frys.com/product/8128715?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEMvkNSmXSY
I'm thinking about grabbing the Asus PB287Q for $500:
http://www.frys.com/product/8128715?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEMvkNSmXSY
I currently have a monoprice 27" 1440 IPS monitor, and am planning on picking up a 1070 when they are readily available. If I get a new one with gsync and 144hz should I just go down to a 24" 1080 monitor? they're pretty cheap, and the 27" will still be around for getting work done on.
I apologize if this is a stupid question. 
I am getting a 250GB SSD tomorrow. My plan is to install in the PC, then I want to upgrade my PC from Windows 7 to Windows 10. My plan is to use the SSD exclusively and get rid of the 500 GB HDD that I currently have. If I do a clean install of Windows via the free upgrade will I be able to do it on the SSD if all of the files are on the HDD?
Also for the record I already have all of the documents saved onto a flash drive that I need to keep.
Thanks in advance as always folks!
I am getting a 250GB SSD tomorrow. My plan is to install in the PC, then I want to upgrade my PC from Windows 7 to Windows 10. My plan is to use the SSD exclusively and get rid of the 500 GB HDD that I currently have. If I do a clean install of Windows via the free upgrade will I be able to do it on the SSD if all of the files are on the HDD?Also for the record I already have all of the documents saved onto a flash drive that I need to keep.
Thanks in advance as always folks!
littleworm
Member
Looking for some help picking out a mother board, there is three I'm current'y looking at.
Gigabyte G1
ASUS Z170-A
MSI Z170A Gaming M5
Personally I'm leaning towards the Gigabyte board.
Here is the rest of the build.
For the GPU I'm gonna use my 970 for a while and then pick up an 1070 down the line.
Gigabyte G1
ASUS Z170-A
MSI Z170A Gaming M5
Personally I'm leaning towards the Gigabyte board.
Here is the rest of the build.
For the GPU I'm gonna use my 970 for a while and then pick up an 1070 down the line.
At the end of my journey to get a monitor.
Made up my mind on Acer Predator X34.(it has same price as Asus PG278Q)
But reading around, seems like there are many quality issue for it.
Do the later production still has these problems?
It has OKish refund policy, but i will need to travel for 1hour to do it.
Made up my mind on Acer Predator X34.(it has same price as Asus PG278Q)
But reading around, seems like there are many quality issue for it.
Do the later production still has these problems?
It has OKish refund policy, but i will need to travel for 1hour to do it.
CrankyKong
Member
why are 21:9 monitors not recommended in the OP?
Jack Videogames
Member
Guys, what medium-tier CPU upgrade would you suggest for a 3570 nonk? I think it's causing the stuttering when playing high-profile VIVE games
Must have posted this in the wrong thread, whoops. Sorry, GAF!
Anyways, from the looks of my computer screen currently, my graphics card is dead or dying. I have been getting a bunch of BSOD's recently and because it always said memory problems, I assumed it was the RAM. However, memory tests always came back fine, so I figured it had to be something else.
Today, I got a BSOD and white horizontal lines all across my screen. Looked it up and sure enough that is a sign that the VRAM in my old GTX 580 card is finally going. Oh, the joys of computers. So anyways, looks like my hand is forced early into getting a new card. I had planned on waiting till at least the 1080Ti, or maybe till HBM2 cards came out, but now I'm not sure.
I know it is always a pratfall to wait for the "next big thing," but I'd rather not feel terrible if HBM2 is a massive improvement over GDDRX5. So, do I buy a cheaper GFX card to hold me over, or go full bore with the GTX 1080 and ride with it a while?
Anyways, from the looks of my computer screen currently, my graphics card is dead or dying. I have been getting a bunch of BSOD's recently and because it always said memory problems, I assumed it was the RAM. However, memory tests always came back fine, so I figured it had to be something else.
Today, I got a BSOD and white horizontal lines all across my screen. Looked it up and sure enough that is a sign that the VRAM in my old GTX 580 card is finally going. Oh, the joys of computers. So anyways, looks like my hand is forced early into getting a new card. I had planned on waiting till at least the 1080Ti, or maybe till HBM2 cards came out, but now I'm not sure.
I know it is always a pratfall to wait for the "next big thing," but I'd rather not feel terrible if HBM2 is a massive improvement over GDDRX5. So, do I buy a cheaper GFX card to hold me over, or go full bore with the GTX 1080 and ride with it a while?
Well, I'm fucked.
While I was trying to find why the new computer keeps shutting down when I plug in the tax for the PSU, not only did one of the sata cables broke but also the pins of the western digital blue have been bent!
My lamp fan stopped working which means I have now light. What should I do?
While I was trying to find why the new computer keeps shutting down when I plug in the tax for the PSU, not only did one of the sata cables broke but also the pins of the western digital blue have been bent!
My lamp fan stopped working which means I have now light. What should I do?
Collateral22
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Do I need to replace my PSU? The past 3 weeks or so it's been getting an on an off buzzing/coil crackling sound. Not always present but its random. I think it's coming from my PSU as it's more prevelant from that side of the computer. It's an EVGA 600w 80+ bronze. No signs of anything cutting out or anything affecting performance etc. Is it just annoying coil whine?
Ugh, so I think I found out what was wrong with my stress tests. Not my OC but my RAM.
Firefox has been crashing for a while but only with twitch open, so I thought it was a flash player glitch or something.
But now I've been getting BSODs even at stock speeds. And after 6 minutes of memtest, more than a thousand errors occurred.
You can go directly to 10.
Firefox has been crashing for a while but only with twitch open, so I thought it was a flash player glitch or something.
But now I've been getting BSODs even at stock speeds. And after 6 minutes of memtest, more than a thousand errors occurred.
You can go directly to 10.
ISee
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If you don't want to exchange your mobo the 3770/3770k (buy the k only if you want to OC) is the only option you have left. If you want to get something better/newer you'll need to get at least a new mobo (i5/7 4xxxx) or a new mobo and new ram (i5/7 6xxx).
You can use your windows 7 key to register a new windows 10 copy only if you previously upgraded from win 7 to win 10.
Open your case and make sure it's the PSU first and clean out all fans while you're at it. Often enough people mistake coilwhine with faulty fan noise.
Normally coilwhine isn't dangerous but if it's too annoying, sure get a new one.
Acer 28" Predator XB280HK
+ Dat resolution
+ G-Sync is awesome
- Color is shifting slightly, and the monitor is so large that you do notice from one side to the other (maybe I'm sitting too closely)
- Some bleeding
- Design is pretty bland, with glossy bezels which is a little distracting.
Collateral22
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Cleaned out my casefans and GPU fan. I can hear it if I put my ear up to it from the outside of the case. It's like a tingly metal noise. I thought at first it was the sleevings of the cables hitting off something since they have a metalic mesh around them but it sounds like the psu. I loaded up Metro LL and it got more consistent with a light buzzing noise that I could only hear when really close to the psu. I think I have a year warranty with Amazon so should I try get a refund off them and get a better PSU?
BaronLundi
Member
Wait a minute, I'm not sure I'm getting this right.
I have an OEM version of Windows 7 on my current PC (haven't upgraded to 10). I plan to build a new PC from scratch. Is there any way I can install 10 for free on my new PC and if yes is there an idiot-proof guide somewhere?
Further research has only confused me even more...
You could go directly to 10 (It was changed from what the other poster said about upgrades), but you can't (as per the terms of the software license) run 7 on one PC and 10 on another.
I have had that before, bent pins (in my case it was my monitor VGA connector)
Get one of these small pliers and carefully bent it straight again.
ISee
Member
Here is an example for coil whine, it can also be louder and more screeching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq0MAKK688E&feature=youtu.be&t=20s
If you're able to get a new PSU without having to pay for it, sure send it in. But there is no guarantee that a new PSU doesn't have coil whine, no matter what brand or manufacturer you choose (evga is actually considered to be good).
Collateral22
Member
Nah it's not like that. It's more like a tingling metal noise. Not sure what other way to describe it. Also buzzing when under load but not audible unless close to it.
I'm going to try amazon now and see what I can do. If I can get money back i'll send it in and put money towards a gold standard modular one.
Nostremitus
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A fan blade tapping a wire?
shark sandwich
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Micro Center has it for $289 in-store only, if you are lucky enough to live near one
Goldenmoney
Member
Did Intel ever release a follow up to the overclockable Pentium Anniversary cpu?
Collateral22
Member
Nah there are none near any of the fans. I was just talking to Amazon, they will issue me a full refund once I send it back in. Think I will just put money to it and get a 550w G2 PSU. Think they are tier 1 so should be better, only have a 600w bronze evga one atm
Micro Center has it for $289 in-store only, if you are lucky enough to live near one
Unfortunately not
Edit: thanks for the info though
BaronLundi
Member
I won't use both, only the new one (old parts will be given to friends).
So I could uninstall my 7 key on my current PC, install 7 on the new PC and then upgrade it to 10?
Sorry in advance if I'm being thick...
Kikorin
Member
Sorry if I post again, but looks like none seen the prevoius I did another config using your advices, hope to have some help again:
I'm not sure about some things:
- Is the CPU Cooler good enough? I choosed the most rated, but I'm not expert
- Same question about Ram and the Seagate HDD, if they are not good, pls can you tell me what to choose instead?
Thanks!
I did another config using your advices, hope to have some help again:
I'm not sure about some things:
- Is the CPU Cooler good enough? I choosed the most rated, but I'm not expert
- Same question about Ram and the Seagate HDD, if they are not good, pls can you tell me what to choose instead?
Thanks!
air jordans for dogs
Member
Anyone got experiences with Gigabytes new PSU's? Theres a sale on the Gigabyte B700H but i cant find any reviews
Sorry if I post again, but looks like none seen the prevoius
I'm not sure about some things:
- Is the CPU Cooler good enough? I choosed the most rated, but I'm not expert
- Same question about Ram and the Seagate HDD, if they are not good, pls can you tell me what to choose instead?
Thanks!
For a 2011-E build, I'd recommend getting a different cooler. The 6800k is still power hungry for a CPU and demands a better one to keep temps down. If you aren't sure which to get, the Noctua NH-U12S should be fine. If you needed a beefier one, you grab the NH-D15.
I do not recommend that case at all. It's very small and cramp and fitting all those components in there would make your building experience very aggravating. Get a bigger case like the Fractal Define R5 or the Phanteks Enthoo Pro M.
If I don't plan on overclocking, would an i5-6500 be better option than an i5-6600k?
I'm building a new PC, and will probably get me a GTX1070/Polaris GPU. No planned overclocking whatsoever and targeting 1080/144hz gaming.
Would I be bottlenecked? Are there any other options?
Thanks!
I'm building a new PC, and will probably get me a GTX1070/Polaris GPU. No planned overclocking whatsoever and targeting 1080/144hz gaming.
Would I be bottlenecked? Are there any other options?
Thanks!
There's a refresh supposed to hit Q4 this year, the X34P, if you can wait.
Z170 Stinger maybe?
Sorry if I post again, but looks like none seen the prevoius
I'm not sure about some things:
- Is the CPU Cooler good enough? I choosed the most rated, but I'm not expert
- Same question about Ram and the Seagate HDD, if they are not good, pls can you tell me what to choose instead?
Thanks!
The cooler will be fine at stock temperatures, but you won't have much (if any) headroom for overclocking. You can check Noctua's recommendations here: http://noctua.at/en/tdp-guide
I'm not sure what the exact prices are in Euros, but the U12S should only be a bit more. The D14 would be what I'd go with, but it is still more expensive. Either way, make sure you get one with an LGA2011 mounting bracket.
The only other issues are small. You should usually try to get all your memory in one kit. It is not a huge deal if you are buying two kits at the same time, it just 100% guarantees that they'll operate exactly the same.
Seagate HDD's are generally known as the least reliable. You might want to swap that 3TB drive for a comparable HGST/Hitachi/Toshiba model.
Edit: The D14 SE2011 is actually specially-made for LGA2011. That's the one you would want.
There are! The i5-6500 is a 3.2GHz part for ~$195, depending on wher you find it. It comes with a copper-slugged Intel stock cooler.
It should be about on par with a stock 6600K in games. If you have a Micro Center near you, they are usually cheapest. You should be able to get that CPU and a good Z170 board for about $300. But Amazon or Newegg may not charge sales tax.
Awesome! I totally missed the i5-6500.
Would it be alright to use it with the stock cooler? I may consider overclocking later down the road but for not for the moment, I don't want to mess with those huge after-market coolers for a while.
What about my GPU choice? Would the i5 cause any kind of bottleneck?
Guys, so Frys has the 390X 8GB for $219 today.
I currently have a 580 GTX.
Should I jump on this or wait for more drops? Will be playing mostly Overwatch and the new WoW expansion. Might dabble in things like Total War Warhammer.
Link: http://www.frys.com/product/8583069
In store pickup only
I currently have a 580 GTX.
Should I jump on this or wait for more drops? Will be playing mostly Overwatch and the new WoW expansion. Might dabble in things like Total War Warhammer.
Link: http://www.frys.com/product/8583069
In store pickup only
opticalmace
Member
319 or 219? Shows the former for me. If the latter I'd consider it. The 480 is supposed to be competitive with the 390 (and come out at $200 for the 4GB card, presumably around $230-$245 for the 8GB card), which may be something to consider.
Thats a good price, I have a microcenter in my town that was selling it for 289. But I think it was 319 with tax.
Thank you so much! I should tell my mom about getting one of these. What brand should I get?
opticalmace
Member
Not really needed, unless you get one on a sale I suppose. What CPU?
I guess it's possible that you might need some very specific features that are only offered on Z170 boards.
opticalmace
Member
I don't think getting the 6600 or 6700 makes sense, you might as well get the K models. It's not a lot more but they're faster and with overclocking can really extend the longevity. imo.
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