PC build thread

>>52364309

For 250 € you can get a sapphire 380x. Why would you buy a 960 for 250 €?

Also cash out 10 more € and buy a corsair 100R case.

PSU is too much, but I guess it's okay for future proofing?

>>52364351
actually that's just because i'm used to Nvidia, never had anything different
plus i wanted to get everything on amazon and the 380x is 280€ (i'm a yuropoor)

>>52364376

I would highly recommend you to branch out from amazon for that. Where are you from? In Germany/Austria you can get the 380x for 220-230 for the XFX version and 250 for the Sapphire version.

I would never give 250 € for a 960 since even a normal r9 380 is stronger then a 960.

>>52364424
alright, i put the r380x shappire and a less expensive power supply (Corsair V650 Vs Series ATX 650Watt)
any more suggestions?

>>52364515
If you can try to get a 120gb ssd for boot and load times. Don't listen to /g/ SSDs are amazing and are worthwhile.

>>52364309
Do you have a DVD drive? It's the part everyone forgets about and makes installing the OS and drivers way faster unless you have really good internet and are close enough to the router to run ethernet directly - wifi won't work until you install drivers

About to drop some dollarydoos on gigajew's 970.
I have a part time job and the only game i'm remotely interested in is new Deus Ex.

Why am i so stupid

>>52364515
i just ordered evga supernova 550 g2. it should be awesome. also goole psu calculator

Im putting together a pc for my brother who wants to edit videos / music and play a small amount of games and probably no AAA.

>i5 4590 $190
>Msi krait mobo $115
>16gb gskill ares ddr3 1866 ram $65
>gtx 950 $150
>corsair case $50
>psu 430w $25
>1tb hdd $40

Thoughts?

>>52364641
Unless he has a bootable USB.

>>52364679
Mobo is pretty expensive. PSU is too cheap, probably a piece of shit.

>>52364679

>>52364800
This. Don't buy the cheapest PSU you can find. At best it will have poor voltage regulation that can hurt your components, and at worst it could be a fire hazard. This PSU tier list is your friend:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

>>52364768
Bootable USB is good for the OS, but not drivers. When I built my computer I tried going without a DVD drive, but my internet was so slow downloading drivers I ended up just going to WorstBuy to buy one.

>>52364515
You already changed the two things I would've criticised. What about storage?

>>52364883
i was thinking about a Western Digital 1TB with 64MB Cache
don't really need any more space than that, and it's pretty cheap

>>52364873
The psu is an evga 80+bronze
Suggestions for cheaper mobo to support ddr3 1866 ram and front panel usb 3.0

>>52364873
>Bootable USB is good for the OS, but not drivers. When I built my computer I tried going without a DVD drive, but my internet was so slow downloading drivers I ended up just going to WorstBuy to buy one.
I don't get it. Downloading the OS takes much longer than the drivers anyway? You transfer the network driver via USB, install that and can download all other drivers directly on your computer. Pretty comfy, if you ask me.

>>52364641
what about an "Asus DRW-24F1MT"? Seems good to me, and it's not too expensive

>I5 4690k
>EVGA 600W 80 Plus Bronze
>gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI
>ddr3 kingstom hyperx savage 2400mhz ddr3

are these good items? I'm looking for a gtx 970 too

>>52364916
Good choice. Consider spending 100€ more on a 200GB SSD. Those things are worth their weight in gold if you install your OS and programs on them. A 100GB one would do as well and is cheaper, but it probably wouldn't fit all your gaymes.

>>52364982
This many megahurtz on DDR3 RAM are a meme. Post prices.

>>52365002
can i still do that in the future?
i'm way beyond my budget right now

>>52365024
It is in BRL, the price is not that different from a 1666 to a 2400, like 320 to 370 BRL

>>52365032
Sure, it's just a little bit of a hassle to migrate your OS to another drive.

cx meme

Here's what I plan to build when Pascal is released: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Tfbvpg

>>52365055
>It is in BRL
>what is Google
>like 320 to 370 BRL
Admittedly not a big difference, but you won't ever notice the RAM speed. If you're on a budget, get the cheaper one, if you don't care, buy whichever.

I'm going to buy my first pc but I really don't know if I should still wait for the prices to drop.
Here are the specs:
>i5 4590
>gigabyte b-85m
>2x4gb 1866mhz
>corsair 100r
>msi 380
>corsair vs 550w
>1tb hdd
Current budget is $600 without rebates.
Any tips? Now or Later?

>>52364545
What scares me about them is that I've heard they have a limited lifetime. I know that a poorfag like myself should be ashamed to think 100$ is a lot of money, but I don't want that 100$ to disappear in 6 months or 2 years. 5 years is my minimum lifetime for tech I buy.

>>52364545
I second this starts up and shuts down in less than 5 seconds. Just built my first computer and got a 250gb SSD and a 2tb HDD (apparently the one i got will die in a few years "the HDD" but thats my failt for doing enough research on it)

Poorfag here, I broke my monitor and I am now looking for a decently priced 21-23" 1080p monitor.
My budget is $150. Either below or close to that price range. Help me for the love of god /g/

In buying the very good over at logical increments. Might get all used peripheral too to save money.

I'll mainly use it for wow and am expecting ultra in raids.

MSI B85M E45 or H81 P33? Is there any major difference between ATX and m-ATX mobos, besides size?

>>52364309
Kind of similar to my first build; and it's treating me well.
>Video: Zotac GTX 960 AMP edition
>Mobo: Asus H97M-E
>CPU: i5 4460
>Case: Fractal micro-ATX
>PSU: Corsair 500w 80plus bronze
>Corsair 240gb SSD
>Seagate 1TB HDD

Rate my build /g/
Cpu
>pentium g3258
Graphics card
>gtx 960 evga
Motherboard
>Asus z97 anniversary
Power supply
>evga 500 W
Case
> some shit I found in the trash
>Drives
1Tb wd blue for Linux
250gb trash I found for windows 7
>fans
Evo 212
A bunch of case fans u found in the trash
>Price
600 cdb

>>52364968
I had a bootable USB for the OS, but installing drivers was taking ages because of my craptastic internet. That's why I said no need if you have good internet. Depends on your setup, you can make do without, but for $20 it's pretty convenient

>>52364926
Looks like the PSU is tier 3 - safe and stable, but not ideal for high load use like mining or high end gaming. Good enough, but personally I'd choose an EVGA B2 or GS though they are more expensive and more power than you really need.
Not sure about mobo, but if you choose an H97 board instead of Z97 you will save ~$40, but RAM can only go up to 1600 - won't affect gaming but you may notice it a bit in video editing. Otherwise you don't really need the Z chipset with your locked CPU

>>52364979
Any cheap DVD drive is fine, it's more about convenience than heavy use. You can do without one but they are helpful

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Is it still okay to use my 5+ year old XFX 550W Core? Pic related. I am upgrading my gpu and ram but I would love to leave the psu and save that money.

I hear Seasonic makes the best PSUs, so is the S12II 520W enough for a 380X and i5 4590?

>i5-4670k
>Cryorig C1 cooler
>Fury X
>16gb DDR3-1866
>AX860
>Dell U3415W
>Corsair air 240
>3 lower capacity SSD
>ducky zero
>FK1

>>52365769
Yes, lol.

AMD always recommends higher PSUs because they expect all retards to buy cheap ones. That avoids overdraw. I don't know why nvidia doesn't do this either

>>52365308
A spectacularly confusing way of plotting the results. Is that the probability density function (chance of failing at time "t") or the hazard function (chance of failing at time "t" conditional on surviving until time "t"? If it is the PDF, then Seagate failure percentage drops off with time because so many have already failed.

Plotting the cumulative distribution function would have been more meaningful (percent failed by time "t" vs. time "t")

>>52365700
i think that psu is a rebranded seasonic, should be fine

>>52365222
Unless you're building Memelake (which you aren't), I would advise sooner rather than later. DDR3 is in the process of being deprecated, and with offer decreasing, prices for memory and motherboard will probably go up.

>>52365265
The limited lifetime is a meme. Honestly, google it, it's been debunked multiple times. Maybe true for the very first gen, but a mordern SSD will probably last you 10 years.

>>52365265
they are rated to last 5 years while having 20GB written to them per day.

>>52365381
Not really. mATX has less slots for various stuff, obviously, but that's about it.

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>>52365578
>Pentium

>>52365578
my g3258 gets bottlenecks my gtx 950 ssc

>>52365700
Depends on the GPU, obviously, but unless you're going 980 or above you should be fine.

>>52365700
this >>52365878

XFX PSUs are just seasonics

How long do PSUs last? I mean if you treat them well and they're fairly high quality, can I expect them to last at least two motherboard changes?

>>52364679
For those prices get a i5-6500 instead.

>>52366021
Mine barley bottle necks my 960. What kind of OC are you running?

>>52365202
Just a z170a krait, cryorig h7, 16gb 3200 tridentz, save yourself $700. Theres really no difference.

>>52366142
I really like the motherboard, both in looks and in terms of future proofing. Also,
>implying I don't need liquid cooling
>implying I don't need 64GB RAM
If you're going to say "no difference", don't change the cooler type or the RAM amount.

>>52366061
If you get a good one they last a long time. I have an EVGA G2 (admittedly a higher end PSU) and it has 10 years warranty

>>52366175
No you don't need liquid cooling. I have an overclocked 6700k.

>>52366739
>implying I enjoy more fan noises
Jesus, man, if someone has a liquid cooler in their build, you should recommend a liquid cooler, and vice versa.

>>52366757
reminder that liquid cooling is louder than air cooling thanks to the water pump.

>>52367034
Proof?

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>>52366757
>implying liquid coolers have no fans
>implying the pump is not louder than fans

>>52367051
look it up on youtube

>>52367059
Now that you say it, that does make sense...why the "quiet" meme?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rnCzqs
Please respond

I would appreciate any comments on this build. I want to make sure I didn't do anything stupid.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fwqm6h

>>52367080
>>52367059
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/heres-why-you-should-liquid-cool-your-cpu/

>>52367117

Looks fine

>>52367168
http://www.relaxedtech.com/reviews/noctua/nh-d15-versus-closed-loop-liquid-coolers/2

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These are my temps which browsing the net, is this normal?

Let's have a challenge to spice things up! Go on http://pcpartpicker.com and create the cheapest (working) build you can! Bonus points: buy it.

>Intel i7-4790k
>Gigabyte Z97 Gaming microATX board
>16GB Corsair DDR3-2400MHz RAM
>NZXT X61 Kraken 280mm AIO (2x 140mm Akasa Vipers + 2x 10mm Phobya fan shrouds with yellow LEDs)
>2x EVGA GTX 980 Ti Hybrids
>EVGA SuperNOVA P1 1000W
>Phanteks Enthoo MicroATX case
Is there anything I should upgrade or change?

>>52367267

If you don't specify the purpose of the build then what's the point? Cheapest gaming rig won't be the same as cheapest office rig, etc.

>>52367370
Cheapest possible working computer. Seems pretty obvious.

>>52367396

Then just get a Raspberry and hook it to a screen

>>52367411
You must be fun at parties.

>>52367262
gpu is running a bit hot

>>52367418

Your question was dumb as fuck, I don't know what you were expecting.

>>52367168
Liquid cooling is only worthwhile for dual gpus.

>>52367442
A little bit of fun competition, you autistic fuck.

>>52367262
>60C when browsing

Fucking AMD

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This is what I've come up with so far, sorry for using a company that will charge me for building it but I'm legit scared I'll break everything when putting it together.

>>52367482

Ah I never updated it, it's meant to show a 980ti and a different motherboard but all the same.

>>52367456

Think of something that actually has potential for fun next time.

>>52367519
I've seen screenshots of past threads where people enjoyed this, I've enjoyed it, my other friends and I have had this competition. You're the odd one out, autist.

>>52367467
>>52367438
btw I have the heater running in my small room

>>52367291
Is all that shit going to fit in a mini case? Its going to be very loud and hot.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/skMvpg
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/skMvpg/by_merchant/

>CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($264.21 @ Amazon)

>CPU Cooler: LEPA AquaChanger 240 103.6 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)

>Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($125.89 @ OutletPC)

>Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($45.98 @ Newegg)

>Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.78 @ OutletPC)

>Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.75 @ OutletPC)

>Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)

>Case: NZXT H440 (Matte Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($70.00)

>Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.88 @ Mac Mall)

>Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.89 @ OutletPC)

>Monitor: Acer G257HL BMIDX 60Hz 25.0" Monitor (Purchased For $159.99)

Total: $1370.34

Now, should i torrent or download windows 10, or try to learn linux?

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r9 390 sapphire with backplate
gigabyte z170 hd3p
8 gb ddr4
i5 6500
phanteks enthoo pro m green
hd 1 tb

How well did i do?Screen is 1080p.
I am not a hardcore gamer,just casual
All i gotta buy is like 5 pc fans cause phanteks has none.What to get?

4460 or 4590? specwise they seem almost identical

>>52367482
Whats the price?

>>52367574
why would you get a videocard if you plan getting linux?
just get a VM,bonus you dont fuck shit up.

>>52367467
Probably streaming video.

>>52367550
Not only does it fit, but my temps are pretty good.
Both of my 120mm radiators from the Hybrid are mounted to the front and get about 55-60 degrees under load (playing Shadow of Mordor at 4K and max settings). The NZXT X61 keeps my overclocked and overvolted CPU at a nice 65 degrees at 100% load (I could get it lower by raising the fan speed to max RPM, mine are capped at 75% RPM). I can't go push-pull on the radiator because the fan shroud gets in the way (they're about half the thickness of a regular fan) and there's no real room for a set of fans above the removable radiator tray on the top.

>>52367267
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wmG9Vn
it will probably explode and burn down your home but i think it´s the cheapest of what pcpartpicker offers

>>52367452
>>52367242
How's this? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dMyKWZ

>>52367574
Torrenting ten caused me problems. Download 8.1 and upgrade it.

$72 is too much for 120gb, get the 250gb evo.

>>52367595

I think it was about £1,900 including tax, so they're getting quite a lot to build it, bearing in mind that's with a windows 10 license, h100i cooling (not h80 as per pic), changed ram to 4 x 4gb sticks rather than 2 x 8. Still I reckon that's about £300 going into building?

>>52367640
See? Someone's in the spirit! Looks good, might build it for keks.

>>52367663
noob here,how is 4x4 gb different than 2x8?
would the second one be more optimum as you can then get to 32 gb?

>>52367590
BUUUUUUMP.

>>52367621
Oh didn't see they were hybrids.

>>52367670
i hope you have good insurance i had that same psu in a build and it died quite beautifully

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PvNcJx
$1920
Should I?

>>52367137
No SSD?

I've also heard the R9 390 is better value than the GTX 970 and the same price. 970 is fine though, this is basically the microATX version of my full ATX build which can run The Witcher 3 above 50 fps with the settings about half and half high/ultra (no hairworks though)

>>52367663
With those parts that's an extremely very good price for eu. Looks like a discount just on parts desu.

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>6950
>P8P67
>i5 2500k
>Not shit 8GB RAM. I forget the brand
>Coolmaster HAF 912 case
>Bitchin' PSU that I don't have the specs imprinted to memory

It's time to upgrade something. Everything is still working solid but I'm bored of my shit. Same tech for 5 years. Thinking about going to snag a new GPU. What's a good value GPU these days? I see everyone talking about 960s and 380s. I just need something that's 4GB and won't make me go broke.

>>52367825

Oh wow really? Not too bad then for someone who can't build lego, thanks for checking it out for me very new to PC parts so appreciate the look.

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>>52367590
BUUUUUUMP.

>>52367827
280x

>>52367802
I was thinking of adding an SSD later as an upgrade since this is my first build and I still have to cover peripherals. My main concern is cooling, especially if I overclock, which I want to do hence the k processor.

>>52367852
Nearly optimum build for mid range gaming comp senpai.

>>52367884
what pc fans to get?
i see the phanteks comes with none.

>>52367799
upgrade the psu and crossfire 390s senpai.

>>52367827
>I just need something that's 4GB and won't make me go broke.

960 or 380. 4 GB versions are €250 tops, whatever that is in burgers.

>>52367590
>>52367852
Who are these wiener witches?

>>52367845
i saw a similar build 2.3k yurobux

so i guess you are paying a premium but its still alright

not sure why the 1000w or sixcore tho

>>52368001
first is sister,second is gf.

>>52367904
like 3 noctua f12, scythe gentle typoon, or nzxt fnv2 120mm.

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>>52367967
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150761&cm_re=380x-_-14-150-761-_-Product

About to happen.

Tell me /tg/, am I [spoiler]gay?[/spoiler]

>>52368064

Nah the 380X is breddy gud.

Other than getting a used card, it's the best option for those who don't want to go into >$300 territory

>>52368038
what?
i need 3 of any of those?
whats the difference between 3 and 5?

>>52367690

I believe with a motherboard that supports quad channel memory it's better to have 4 sticks rather than 2, don't ask me why as I don't understand all the jargon but apparantly it's better, doesn't seem like a bad thing if I'm wrong though!

I guess it's also handy if a stick dies.

>>52368064
>$229

That's €210

I got my 380X for €253

Why does Yurop get memed so hard ;_;

>>52368106
>>52368129
Fuck

I was on the burgerbux website. Canadian is almost a hundred dollaridoos more.

>>52368114
I'd go with 3 new ones. 2 exhaust including your rear 140mm and one on the top and front 2 intakes. 5 is overkill.

>>52368252
it doesnt say it includes any fans.
tell me exactly what to buy.
i use amazon UK.

>>52368006

Yeah the processor was one of the only three choices and they were all six core haha. The 1000w I've just done for peace of mind, I always getting worried about these things. Maybe I should head down to 850?

>>52368303
on pics it has a white one on top of back.

>>52368252
found NZXT FN V2 120mm at like 10 euro each.
The noctua is double priced.

>>52368575
The enthoo pro m comes with a 140mm rear fan included. So yeah I'd get three of those put one on top at the rear as an exhaust and 2 in front as intakes.

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if i wanted to upgrade my rig's mobo to intel, what kind of CPU and Mobo should i get? all the benchmark videos i look at has intel blowing the FX-8350 out the water and lets me play CPU intensive games better. my price range is around 300$-700$

>>52369030

4690K

>>52369172
what kind of Mobo? also i have a CM evo 212

>>52369030
depending on how many pennies you can pinch, either a 4690k+z97 board (get the cheaper ones with non-killer LAN) or a 4790k+h97 board.

if by any chance you find the rare 5775c, get that, a good air cooler, and a z97 board and laugh at everyone who got memed by skylake

What's the best way to compare different motherboards? Outside of price and the connections it has it seems difficult to compare them.

>>52368643
My experience with the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe (aka a ritzier Enthoo Pro M) calls for
>2 140mm fans in Intake at the Front at 80% or lower RPM
I'd go for Fractal Design Venturis AF if you're going to remove most of the drive cages or a Cougar 140mm fan if you're going to use over half the drive cages
>360mm radiator or 280mm radiator at the Top
For custom loop radiators, try a 420mm radiator. I'd prefer a 360mm radiator with fans in push-pull or with fan shrouds/gaskets.
Stick with just three 140mm Fractal Design in Exhaust or Noctuas up here, since you're more likely to hear the fans at the top of the case given how close it will be to your ears. Keep them at 80% or lower RPM.
>a 140mm fan in Exhaust at the Back at 75% or higher RPM
Again, Noctuas or Fractals
>2 120mm fans in Intake at the Bottom at 75% or higher
If you don't mind cleaning the dust filters every week, put your highest CFM-rated/sub-32 decibel-rated fans at the bottom. The noise from the bottom of the case is usually not as apparent as the noise coming from the top. I think its the grill that causes a whoosh noise from the top vents.

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Currently working on a new build, probably going to wait to look at how good Pascal is before upgrading GPU however.
>Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
>Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
>Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
>Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

>>52369565
i will get enthoo pro m cause its like 2.3x times cheaper than the luxe.
I dont understand what you say.
Just link the stuff on amazon or somewere.

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>Buy mobo
>Runs fine for a year
>Sudden power outage
>Computer wont turn on now
>Find multiple reviews that say if your computer ever loses power suddenly theres a stupidly high chance this particular mobo will just die

Welp, in the market for a new mobo.

Whats a good, cheap (<$80) mobo I can get for my i5-4670K?

One bad review on Amazon or Newegg scares me away from every one I can find.

>>52369774
The two cases are almost identical in terms of their fan mounting points. Just read what I posted.

>>52369875
yes,but i dont understand what you mean
>get 3x,get radiator,get 1x,get x...........

> Building a new rig
> Not going for Skylake K and ddr4

>>52364309
where the fuck is the SSD, faggot?

>>52369866

Dude you can't tell us that and not say what mobo it was.

>>52370028
Not my problem then
Pay me if you want anything more than that, I gave you more than enough details from my post alone.

>>52370102
http://www.newegg.com/Product/SingleProductReview.aspx?reviewid=4167972

Requesting a build with skylake i5 and 380x
Max 900$, the lower the better but don't sacrifice quality.

>>52370260
Not going to overclock btw.

anyone know if i should be fine letting my radiators dry out after a distilled water flush? i plan on flushing my rads with a mixed flushing liquid but it's advised to run a full loop with the flushing liquid, since i can't do this i'm planning on shaking the radiators clean for a few hours then flushing them out with distilled water.
at worst i'm guessing microbial growth but i'll do a final distilled water flush before installing.

>>52364309
Get a R9 380. Stronger and probably even cheaper.

>>52370278
> xbox

>>52370305

Nah 4 GB 960 and 380 go for about the same price , 240-250 eurobucks.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/N26Kf7
Any recommendations? This is something my friend put together for me, and I'm new to PC building.

I also need a case, but have no clue where to look or what size to get.

>>52370521
any reason why you're not getting a samsung or intel ssd?

>>52370521
>questionable brand SSD as main drive
Other than that, all good. I'd recommend a quality Samsung 250GB SSD an a 1TB HDD.

>>52370673
>>52370775
I dunno, I've heard bad things about Samsung SSD's, but I'll talk to my friend and see what he says.

>1TB HDD.
I'm going to shoot for 2 of those

Any case recommendations? I don't really care about the looks of it, even though people are saying to get something I'll like looking at because I'll have it for a while. But I don't really look at my current one at all, though it may be pleasing to post a pretty looking one in battlestation threads.

>>52370521
>spends 2000 bucks on a pc
>buys a literally who SSD brand

Nigger get Samsung, Intel or Sandisk.

>>52370895
Bad things? If you heard anything bad, it's probably about SSDs in general, and not true. As for the case, I'm planning on an HAF X, so why not have a look at that. Nice and roomy, good looking too.

>>52370895
i'm getting a be quiet! silentbase 800 soon, so i'll go ahead and recommend that. if you have a big budget though, get lian-li

>>52370905
>>52370938
>>52370985
Well I'll see about changing it, in the meantime, I'll be looking at cases.

Kind of like the be quiet! silentbase 800 and Lian-li desu, while I want to go all out I like the window on the first one. We'll see what I decide.

>>52371159
You check out the HAF X?

Is that NH-15 going to bend my Memelake?

>>52371186
The first one I saw didn't seem like a conventional case, so I don't know if I got the right one or not. Could I have a direct link?

>>52371225
http://www.coolermaster.com/case/full-tower/haf-x/

>>52371210
noctua said coolers that way more than 700g should be removed during transport. look up the weight for that cooler.

>>52371262
It's a remove during transport weight, even before considering the Memelake issue. Maybe I'll just go back to the GTX H100i.

>>52369304
>5775c
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Broadwell-Core-i7-5775C-BX80658i75775C/dp/B00YAEA0U2
?

>>52371247
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc942kkn1
This the same thing? Trying to get it all into one list so it's easier on me

>>52371343
Yeah. It was the only case I really liked the look of that also has plenty of space.

>>52371374
Well all these look fine to me, and pcpartpicker has no problems with it all, so I guess I'll pick one when I'm buying it all.

Thanks /g/

>>52371437
No problem, always happy to use my limited knowledge.

>>52370208
I think you just saved me from making a fatal purchase, except mine would've been the pro4 micro. They seem to be fairly similar in most respects.

Building my first rig, attempting to shave down some costs without sacrificing performance:
>EVGA G2 650W
>Intel 6600K
>ASUS Z170-A
>16 GB Kingston HyperX FURY Black (I know, but they're on sale)
>GTX 970
>WD 2 TB HDD + Sandisk 240gb SSD

I feel like the 970 is pretty weak for the cost and I'm just paying for the brand.

>>52372378

Get a 390.

What do you guys think about the Corsair 780t graphite? Asking for a friend.

>>52370521
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nWBLzy
Updated after talking to my friend about the SDD, this look better now? I decided to use his case too

I'm mildly poor (trying to save money with my gf so we have a small fortune for emergencies) and want to build my first computer. Most intensive tasks would be basic photoshop shit and designing pages in inDesign.

Can you guys steer me towards something decent for $600 CAD?

poorfag build

> h440 + a couple of corsair fans
>b85m-g
>i5 4690 + stock cooler
>gtx 660
>fsp raider 650w
>g.skill ares 8gb

I'm on the fence atm, I dunno whether I should pickup a kraken x61 or a good bequiet air cooler. My temps idle at 65c and under stress can hit 90c. Problem is I dont want my computer to be super loud.

>>52373977
That's not a poorfag build
THIS is a poorfage build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7qXDt6

>>52374175
dang, that's some build

ok, I'll call it a "I'm trying really hard to pretend I'm not poor" build

>>52364309
a good 500w psu will due for a 960 and any thing like a 380x or lower,don't go overboard anons

~$750 Skylake build for 1080p gaming and advanced shitposting

>i3 6100, Hyper 212 Plus
>MSI Z170A PC Mate
>8GB Corsair DDR4-2666
>GTX 970
>Sandisk Ultra II 480gb SSD + Seagate 2TB 5900rpm HDD (WD 7200rpm if I end up not getting the SSD)
>Phanteks Enthoo Pro M + some cheap 140mm fans

already bought the 970 and the motherboard.
should I ditch the SSD and get an i5-6400? is the 212 enough for moderate overclocking?

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Upgrading from my shitty 5 year old prebuilt pc that i threw a 6950 into, upgrades are as followed:

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 --> Intel i5 4690k + Corsair H75 Liquid Cooler
Ram: Random 8GB RAM --> 16GB HyperX Fury RAM
Motherboard: Foxconn 2A92 --> MSI z97 KRAIT
GPU: AMD 6950 HD Radeon --> Asus GTX 970 Turbo
PSU: Random PSU I bought from future shop --> EVGA 650W PSU + All white cables
Case: Random HP pavillion case --> NZXT H440
Storage: Random 1TB HDD --> 120GB SSD (for boot) + Seagate 1TB HDD

still need to buy the CPU/GPU/RAM/PSU/HDD but I received my H440 in the mail today, already have the SSD and motherboard waiting to go in. I'm super pumped for my first custom build. How'd I do, /g/?

pic definitely related

>>52375366

Get the SSD, just get a 120GB one for your OS and applications. Games on an SSD is a bad meme.

The 212 is enough for OCing.

skylel i3 should work, you may even save a bit on the 3.5g meme and just get a r9 380 that will handle 1080p just fine.

>>52375860
>970
>3.5
GET A 390 FFS

>>52375860

looks fine, well memed on the liquid cooling and the top gaymur side window.

Do any of you massive faggots know how to put together a pc partpicker build? it's fucking annoying to read your shitty posts.

>>52375905
i have a pcpartpicker list but wanted to show my upgrades directly in my post.

Here: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/DpCdK8

>>52369866

get a PC mate. You're overclocking that shit right? you didn't buy a K CPU just because you saw it on /g/ right? right?

>>52375903
find me a white 390 and I'll consider it my friend.

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>>52367262
you think you've got problems

>>52375960

you'll be just fine at r/pcmasterrace or /v/ my friend, now get out.

what is a good mATX case that isn't riced out to shit ?

Pref with front USB3 ports.

>>52375992

Air 240

node 804

88R

Aight guys,
I am about to build a new PC, I already have almost every part from a previous build but I'd like some advice on wether I should upgrade any parts that I currently have.
> CPU
Core i5 2500K ("new")
> GPU
GTX 780 Ti ("new")
> Storage
2TB HDD for stuff, 64GB SSD for boot drive

>>52376107
i7 4790k + 2x4GB DDR3 1866Mhz
GTX980Ti

>>52376107

where's the fucking budget? Also that's pretty much the PC w/o PSU

>>52376151

well meme'd!

Here is the set up im thinking about purchasing. Budget is around $1,000
> GTX 970 $320
> i5 4690 $230
> NH-U12S $60
> MSI Z97 Gaming 5 $150
> 8GB DDR3 $35
> Seagate 1 TB HDD $50
> Crucial BX 100 250 GB Drive $84
> EVGA G1 650W $75
> Case Rosewill Thor V2 $120

This will be my first set up. Any recommendations are welcome such as where I can get these items for better prices or and downgrades or upgrades I should make based on my budget. I want to be able to play all games on High or Ultra high settings.

>>52376445

Horrible.

Either get an unlocked CPU or drop the Z97 and the aftermarket cooler.

Get a better 120GB SSD unless you're dual booting.

Get a 390.

Make a PCpartpicker list so we can edit it and just post the link.

>>52376508
thanks man appreciate it. Like I said never had a set up before

>>52375965
That shit's powered by pure FREEDOM, of course it's going to run warm.

>>52376508
What would you recommend instead of the Z97 and also for a better cooler?
I was thinking about the R9 390 as well just didnt know which was better

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JGqqGX

How did I do? I want to be able to play Witcher 3, Dark Souls 2, Dark Soul 3, Fallout 4, etc.

>>52364309
get a better everything.

>>52372393
>>52375903
>>52376508
>>52367927
Samefag?

>>52376610
What's with the HDD? Do you already own it?

Building my first computer in 6 years. How do I do it again? Has anything changed?

I have to admit that last time I fried the motherboard under a friend's direction. He was helping me through it (he insisted he knew all about it) and misidentified the floppy power supply. It was plugged into the wrong shit and fried things good.

Understandably, because I'm retarded, I'm a bit wary of making the same fuckups all over again.

>>52376657
yep

>>52376542

no biggie my man, I put up this build if you want to OC. Add the case of your liking

You can either cut down on the SSD (get a 850 EVO), get a caviar blue.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CsygkL

did NZXT fucking nailed the H440?
every fucking person in the world is getting that case.

It is because its a nice blend between GaMerz!pCxTReme and minimalism?

>>52376595

Really depends what you're using it for.

If you're gayming at 1080p you might as well get a 380(x) and spend the saved money on eye candy or a d15 cooler if you like your low volume cooling.

>>52376661
You did well enough, anon

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4wmgkL
lets say you have a lot of money to spend.
how overkill is this?

>>52376696
Will it be able to run those games reasonably?

>>52376610

I'm guesing it's 1080p.

For a couple dozen bucks more you can have a r9 380, not wanting to sound like a shill but AMD offers much better mid range GPUs other than the 950/750ti. Look up benchmarks for your games since I don't feel like it.

Have you considered an i3 4170?

>>52376707
Probably. IIRC Witcher 3/FO4 are badly optimized pieces of shit though, you might be forced into medium settings if you want a recent resolution/framerate. And we don't really know the Specs of DA3, though I imagine they won't be too crazy.

Doesn't deserve its own thread so hopefully I can ask here.

KVM recommends?
The feedback for the monitor just died on this one.
https://linkskey.com/product/ldv-dm702ausk-linkskey-2-port-dual-monitor-dvidvi-7-1-surround-sound-kvm-switch-w-cables/

Price is no option if it can last more than 2 years. I am so tired of replacing these things.

>>52376743
Works for me, just making sure there aren't any extreme upgrades/sales relatively close to the price of any of things I have. I mostly play older games anyway, I just need a fast pc.

My friend is trying to sell me his used 970 from a year ago that is evga for 320. Is it worth buying?

>>52376809

>Used >3.5 for 320

Tell schlomo he can't sell used goods for new price.

>>52376809
>Used
>At new pricing
>"Friend"

>>52376794
Came out to $515 with a mail in rebate on the power supply. My budget is $600, anything else I should get? This same pc costed like $630 last month.

>>52376681
thanks you've helped an lot. Any nice 1080P monitor rec's? Thinking about going with an ASUS vg248qe 24 inch

>>52376875

rebate is a bad meme.

If you're stretching a couple bucks get a 380 4GB and call it a day.

>>52376875
Looks like you're running a stock cooler. I would recommend something aftermarket, even if it's just a 212 Evo.

Looking through cases. Is there way for me to tell if one is compatible with an optical drive? Not seeing anything in the specs that tell me.

>>52376902
"External 5.25" Bays"

>>52376875
Wait, do you have a case?

>>52376902

Search for a 5.25" bay non hidden.

Or use the compatibility checker of PcPP after you've selected an optical drive.

>>52376888

Good pick, might go well over $1000 with that though.

As I said before, if you don't plan to OC get an unlocked CPU, a h97 mobo (if you like full specs, you can even get a h81 if you just want to save money) and go with a stock cooler.

I have no idea if this a good 700$ budget build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zXDPP6

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GkxHdC

Building a computer for / with my cousin. Budget ~$1000, +/- $300 and needs to be smaller than standard mid tower are the main requirements. Already have an OEM GTX 960 (not sure the model) from another machine, and hard drives. I think he'll appreciate a 256GB SSD for boot, video editing, and asset loading in games. The closed loop cooler will free up a lot space in the case, and make it easier for him to maintain.

Any thoughts? In particular case options. I'm not sure if he'll want an optical drive, external is fine but he might appreciate having an internal one later, for whatever reason (or maybe for a card reader or something).

Here's the meme build I'm working on now:

>i7-6700K (friends dad works at Intel and can score it for $167)
>Maximus VIII Hero $225
>Ripjaws V 16gb (2x8) 2400mhz $80
>msi 970 gaming 4g
>corsair h110 gtx (got it for free, going to replace the fans)
>850 evo 500gb $150
>wd blue 1tb $54
>corsair 860i fully modular psu $129
>storm Stryker for the case (solely for aesthetic)


r8/h8
All my peripherals are old tech I'll reuse

>>52376942
Of course, and it has 4 fans including the stock cpu cooler I have right now.

>>52376954
Also, the specific SSD choice is a stand-in.

>>52376944
>>Search for a 5.25" bay non hidden.
By non-hidden you mean external? I was going for this one at first...

http://www.microcenter.com/product/448270/Define_S_ATX_Case_w-_Windowed_Side_Panel_-_Black

...due to that store not having the Rosewill brand for some reason. That store actually has a retail location within mass transit distance and has prices a bit lower then what Amazon and Newegg offers, so I want to get as few parts online as possible. Much faster that way once I take the plunge on this later this year.

So I basically have two lists, both incomplete. The PCPP build list and the MicroCenter wishlist. Both have slightly different parts due to stuff at the latter not being featured on the former, so I have to cross-reference manually. Especially when it comes to price.

>>52376961

>overkill mobo
>970
>500GB EVO
>860W

awful

>>52376951

get an aftermarket cooler if you're OCing.

What do you think about my poorfag build?

>cpu: amd fx 6300
>gpu: gainward gtx 660 ti (got used for 75€)
>mobo: some cheap gigabyte am3+ mobo
>psu: silverstone strider essentail 500w
>ram: 8gb dual channel 1600
>Storage: 1tb wd blue 7200rpm

>>52377121
Btw everything there costs around 450€ (bought from finland so prices are high)

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>>52377121
Case: cooler master elite 372

>>52377060

By the looks of it, that case doesn't have a 5.25" external bay.

You can make do with an external optical drive if it doesn't bother you that much.

>>52377121

looks fine, have you checked an i3 + h81 for prices? Roughly same perfomance for gayming.

>>52364668
Wait for game to come out
Hope for game bundle

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If you live in the USA get your GPU from Jet.

>>52377496
>>By the looks of it, that case doesn't have a 5.25" external bay.
No, but this does.

http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/newegg/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr5bko

On an online retailer, so that's one part I'll have to wait on unless there's a brand with 5.25'' eternal bays as reliable as Fractal Design or Rosewill.

Speaking of parts, what's the story behind this?

At first I thought the only drawback was the PCIe slots not being 3.0 but 5 star ratings are only 66% accounted for, and recent reviews state it either arrived dead or died within days. Thought Asus was a reputable motherboard manufacturer.

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Upgrading pic related a bit. How does this look? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HVp4cf

Couldn't find a cheaper micro ATX mobo that supported faster RAM than 2133mhz either.

>>52378722
get something from Jet and save some cash bro >>52377696

>>52378860
Not upgrading my GPU m8. Don't actually have any money atm either

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>>52378876
no look, this plus your ram from Newegg altogether is $10 cheaper - $328

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dank memes

>>52378947
>not $4,204.20

>>52378931
I'll be damned. When does the SCARYMOMMY code stop working?

>>52364309
If thats gonna be your case then id change it for something more sleek and mature unless you really like that one. One day you probably wont like it any more for being a Transformer flashy gamer looking toy thing

>>52378995
I'm not sure but they've had varying 20% codes since November. they've been offering one in some form constantly so they should have it active for a month or two. I've used the site a lot and they're really trying to become a popular retailer so they back up everything they sell - free shipping, no tax, return shipping/RMA.

>>52379041
Very nice! I'm definitely budget conscious, so that's a big help. Thanks anon

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>>52379069
I was too when I ordered my build. The 20% codes are only good for the first order though for $50 max discount.

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Any opinions on this??
I changed the ssd for a 480GB one of the same brand. Price is 1440USD including Windows 10

>>52379228
Don't buy win10, it's too easy to get.

>>52379297
I heard its complicated to get it working correctly if you pirate it

So why do you guys avoid memelake again?

>>52379451
It really isn't, I just did it with build 1511 and it's as easy as getting Windows 7/8 has been forever.

Dazloader a clean install of 7 Pro/Ultimate.

Install only these updates: Service Pack 1, KB3035583, KB2952664, and Internet Explorer 11. Hide KB971033 (authenticator) like usual.

Then you'll have the Upgrade icon and prompt appear, the one that everyone tries so hard to get rid of and ignore. You use that or you can use the Microsoft Media Creation Tool and create a bootable USB.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

I recommend upgrading from a clean install but I don't think there's any problem with keeping documents. But this way the Windows.old folder will be smaller and it will be a blank slate in case you want to downgrade back.

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380X 4GB DD XXX OC Video Card ($223.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout Edition ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.98 @ Mac Mall)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24D3ST DVD/CD Writer
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($39.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX248H 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($12.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1019.63

I think I'm getting a little ahead of myself. Wanted to stay just slightly under or over $800 but I think I'm a little too new at this. And I'm pretty sure that motherboard is less expensive elsewhere.

I guess what I'm trying to say is if I fucked up price-wise or am overdoing it somewhere (this is AFTER I changed my mind about having 16GB of memory). As things stand now, getting everything from a single brick and mortar store is impossible.

>>52379580
Thanks i'll flip a coin to see if i do it your way or just buy it

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Just got my new parts. The In Win 909 looks like a dream but dear god the design of the motherboard back panel cable routing makes me want to kill myself.

>>52379641
Don't get an AMD processor. Just don't.

>>52364641
>using a CD to install an OS
who doesn't use a bootable USB?

>>52379798
People with skylakes, since win7 install drives no longer work without givng a "cd/dvd device driver is missing" message even when you don't have a cd drive

>>52379792
Trying to save money here. Also, my brother has an AMD CPU and its been treating him well so far. Yes, I know Intel is generally better but again, not rolling in money.

Anything else that needs to be reconsidered?

Is there any reason to buy that flashy colorfum ram other than foe asthetic reason

>>52367799
any reason for dual SSD's?

>>52379792
You fell for "amd is shitty" meme?

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Could use some guidance,
>i5 4690k
>GTX 970
Will these be a reasonable purchase now for the near future?

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How big of a mistake is this? -- http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BvmdBm

>>52379867
your life

>>52379908
if facts are a meme

>>52379958
get a 390

>>52379993
>>your life
"the rig sucks" would've sufficed. Sheesh.

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Recommend me please a good case.
Medium-sized, with enough fans and adequate dust protection.

Right now I got Thermaltake Element G, but it's fans are dying and they are real pain in the ass to replace. Also, I was young and thought glowing shit would be nice.

>>52380114
people always talk shit at me for spending money on my fans. but hey, some cases only come with like 2 and my $15 fans lasted twice as long as their $5 fans by now so we're almost on parity for value that way alone never mind fan performance.

>>52379958
amd is better value for sure, for the gpu

>>52380114
Fractal Design Define Mini. mATX, Has filters on the bottom and front by default, quiet as a mouse, solid as a rock.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/t6b86h
thoughts appreciated

>>52380158
My full-atx would not fit into that case.
But lots of people say that Fractal Design is really good.
How about Define S?

There's a couple of options on the 390, any specific recommendation on this?

Couple of options on the 390, any specific recommendations?

>>52380404
sapphire

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XtFfNG

Am I fucking this one up? I know I'd get shit for the i7 normally but I do a fair amount of audio production for visual media so the processing power is much needed.

Any rough ideas on a first gaming pc budget and possibly suggestions?

I am looking at the 380x for the upgrade. Does someone actually own the said card? How much better it actually is for 1080p gaming then the gtx 960?

How are the temps?

I preferably want to avoid a house fire.

>>52380498
Why?

What is the best 120GB SSD I can possibly get? I've read reviews on almost every brand and every single one of them has drives failing to boot for no apparent reason on their account. Any reliable manufacturers out there who wont rip me off?

>>52381397
Something like
i5-6500
gigabyte z170-hd3p
8gb gskill 2400 ddr4
r9 380 4gb
nzxt s340/ corsair 200r
1T hitachi deskstar
240gb ssd sandisk ssd plus or 250 gb 850 evo
500w corsair psu

$750-$800 us.

>>52381295
You'll get a lot more shit for that case than a 4790 around here senpai.

>>52381598
been doing the same research and it seems it's noticably better ~5-10% for pretty much the same price.

I can only go from benchmarks/tests I read online here but temp and power usage seem to be absolutely fine even though they are higher than for the gtx 960.

I'd honestly go for the gtx 970 if it wasn't for that 3.5 bullshit but I guess we can't have nice things. go buy amd and show nvidia that they actually can lose some money when they fuck shit up.

>>52381740
From what I've seen I'd personally buy msi twin frozr version, the Sapphire tri-x and nitro, or Powercolor pcs+.

How is this $400 high end gaming pc?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qqFZ6h

>>52381957

Agreed. I would insta buy the 970 if it didn't have fucking 3.5.

Nvidia really fucked up by not releasing a 960ti.

>>52381876
Ty, hot stuff