/pcbg/ - PC Building General

>>56261166
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/xHvF8K
Oh Great Falcon, I summon thee.

Don't let this one die /g/

As I wait in agony for anyone to get a 480 in this damn country for my new PC I have started to look at other options.

Managed to find a 980 for a couple of bucks cheaper then a 480. Do i Wait or take the 980

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Vwtgbj
How is this for gaming? I will use a lot of storage as I hoard stuff

>>56261915
A 980 will kick ass at 1080p and do respectably at 1440p. It doesn't hold up as well in dx12 though.
If you've been waiting a long time tho just buy the 980 and play some damn games.

>>56262016
>It doesn't hold up as well in dx12 though.
Well shit that was exactly what I didn't want to hear

>>56262016
You should get a 650w or 700w power supply at most.

>>56261166

it feels good that i made the first /pcb/ and now it's self-sustainable. whatever happened to the avatarfag?

>>56262158
Meant to reply to
>>56262013

>>56261291
600W seems excessive for that setup.

>>56262013
For gaming, 32GB of RAM is excessive. 16 is perfectly adequate, and you'll likely never even top 10 or 12Gb used at once.

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Rate, suggest equvalencies that will save me a few bucks.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZmFFtJ

>CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.99 @ Newegg)
>Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($150.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
>Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.39 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
>Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($439.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.69 @ SuperBiiz)
>Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1364.40

>>56262413
If your build is only rated at 423W, why are you getting a 650W power supply instead of a 500 or even 550W one?

>>56262034
Why, do you play hitman and literally nothing else ever?

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http://pcpartpicker.com/list/nwvy4C
my first build, where did I fuck up?
Been revising it for a long time so hopefully it's good enough to run runescape.

>>56262468
Futureproofing, mostly. That and the modular ones I looked at were about the same price, +/- $5.

>>56262519
Power supply is overkill unless you're gonna future proof like the other anon. Also, get a 1 or 2TB HDD, idk what the hell you're thinking 120GB is gonna do for you.

>>56262538
Gotcha, nothing else really comes to mind then.

>>56262519
Yeah, pretty much what >>56262563 said. Get a lower wattage PSU. In terms of storage, trade out your liquid cooler for a noctua or something and use the difference in cash to buy a $50 1TB HDD. Or just spend the extra $50.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/mCFW3F

Gonna be using this for digital design, three monitors. Some gaming.

>>56262563
I'm hoping that I'll have excess wattage if I ever plan to SLI or do... whatever else would significantly increase the power draw
Besides at $70 after rebate, it's overkill that costs as much as non-overkill
And that drive is actually for my laptop, so I can swap out the 500GB Intel 730 SSD that's in it now. I want an extra HDD for backups but I can buy that anywhere at anytime once the computers all together

>>56262340
Oh shit wrong list
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Interrobang42/saved/y6hP6h

Hey /g/, I'm currently using a 7950 graphics card. I like it, I've had it for 3 years now, it still plays games well, but it's always been loud.

I just want something a bit quieter. I was thinking about getting a 1060 or 480 soon, but I'm not sure what to get. M-Maybe someone can help.

I'm not going to be using SLI. I was leaning more towards Nvidia. AMD drivers haven't been a huge problem, but I've had more driver crashes with AMD in 3 years than I had with Nvidia in a decade.

What would /g/ recommend?

>>56262519
>$200 CPU
>$100 cooler
Seems kind of an odd combination. Even for games, you'd probably get better performance if you just get 6700k and a cheap cooler. It also seems a bit odd to get a cheap SSD when you have $1200 budget, but then, apparently the difference between bad and good SSD isn't all that big in normal use, if you just use it for OS and often used programs or so I've been told.

>>56261166
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/X3ZfvV
I just received the parts, I'm going to assemble it tomorrow.
How bad did I fuck up ?

How bad I'm doing? I want a compact near-silent computer for work mostly, not many games other than Civ 5 @ 2560x1600

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/

>>56262678
Is the 6700k worth an extra $100? I'm just playing games and processing audio, the h100i cooler is really just there to fill up my case honestly (not sure which aircoolers would fit in the mATX case though), and I have a better SSD ready to be swapped when the time comes

>>56262664
I hope you made sure that laptop drive will work with what you have there.

>>56262668
If that 300W estimation is accurate, 550W also seems excessive, but idk if you planned on futureproofing.

>>56262670
I'd say nvidia, but I'm just some guy.

>>56262682
poweeeerrrr

>>56262732
Those parts are overkill for just "work" depending on what that is. If you're set on them, good call on liquid, that'll be much quieter.

>>56262743
If you have the extra $100, the 6700K is a solid gaming processor.

>>56262793
>poweeeerrrr
?

>>56262743
For audio processing, it should be good bit faster, since I'm pretty sure that can use all the threads. For video, it's not much better but it does show an advantage in many games.

>>56262816
Your power supply is almost double the rating estimates for those components.

>>56262859
620W is fine for his build. I went a little above original reqs for my build but I ended up adding 4 HDD's and more powerful fans about a year later.

>>56262896
Yeah, wasn't saying it was bad, since I assumed expansion.

>>56262622
Just a few nitpicks to save you cash
>it doesn't seem like you'll need the noctua unless you're overclocking
>you could buy a slightly cheaper mobo or case if you want
>wifi adapter is for what purpose?
Other than that you're golden

>>56262668
Get a more efficient PSU, get a gold+ rated one. Maybe also 16GB of RAM?

>>56262682
Should have upped memory and gotten a better rated PSU.

>>56262732
fix your link

>>56262943
>>56262732
Fuck I'm an idiot

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/4j278K

>>56262974
Switch to a 500 or 550W PSU.

Consider a better case. Small crunchy cases like that will get hotter faster than a proper ATX.

>>56262943
>upped memory
What does that mean ? More ram or faster clocked ram ?

Yeah boy!

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/LDjpHN

>>56263049
kys

>>56261166
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/F8ZfvV

I already have the 750 Ti, HDD, and case.

Total cost for the other parts is 325 dollars through local stores.

Should I go for it????

>>56263115
good to go, do it.

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>>56263049

>>56263115
750Ti is pretty deprecated by nowm and will most assuredly be the bottleneck of that system. Why not at least get a used 9xx series?

Are ADATA SSDs any good, or is it worth spending a little extra for a 750 EVO

>>56263213
Agreed. A refurbished gtx 960 can be found for like $120 on a good day.

Whats the smallest case and PSU I can use with this mobo for under a $100 total?

Just using 4gb or ram and 1 SSD

>>56263316
ASRock Mini N3150B-ITX

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http://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZNyk9W

did this for a friend who wants to max out AAA graphics at 1440p at 60fps, and bring it to local multiplayer parties occasionally. not sure whether the mobo includes an SLI bridge. will it have heat or space issues?

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>>56263371
>"alright, let's take a look at the proce-"
>xeon

You're no friend of his in the 1% chance you're serious. Otherwise, try harder next time.

>>56263440
why not? it's $120 cheaper than an i5 and the performance is the same as an i5-6500, according to cpubenchmark.net.

>>56263463
Xeon's are SHIT when it comes to gaming, because most games don't use more than one core. Xeons are designed for workstations that utilize all of them for intensive tasks like rendering.

Remove the other 1070, get that i5 or even a 6700k, and an LGA 1151 mobo for starters. I'm not sure your friend was smart to trust you with an expensive build like that.

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>>56263371
>xeon

>>56263213
I'm going to upgrade to a 960 or rx 470 eventually. i don't really game enough to justify upgrading my card right away.

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>>56263535
>with two 1070

>>56263498
>Xeon's are SHIT when it comes to gaming, because most games don't use more than one core.
No they aren't. The IPC is the same and the clocks are only slightly lower. And all new games do, in fact, use multiple cores, even if they're bad at taking full advantage of more than one or two.

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>>56263498
games don't bottleneck on the CPU hardly ever AFAIK; how does it make a difference? I have a Q6600 and a GTX 660 and the GPU is always the bottleneck in games.

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>>56263591
>Q6600

Any comments on this build? Haven't build a PC in a long time.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Jf278K

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Rate/comments? Will be using for gaymen, future overclocking, and running 5+ VMs for testing work stuffs
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/9v278K

>>56263897
Buy a z170 motherboard

>>56264397
Ram is overpriced. If you're doing 5+ vms simultaneously, you might be one of the few people to actually use 32gb + of ram. Psu is kind of nuts but hey go for it.

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>>56264442
So something more like http://pcpartpicker.com/list/PxjpHN ?

>>56264639
Im on mobile right now, so i don't know if that specific PSU is good or not (rest of the thread welcome to chime in), but yes that seems better to me.

Thinking about it now, I probably won't use any 4k resolutions. 4k doesn't seem all that impressive unless you're using a huge screen where you could make out pixels more easily. And I can't really see myself making use of a hueg screen in my bedroom.
So probably will stick to with a 1080 resolution, but I won't turn down 1440 resolutions.
Also better framerates, which is nice. Although I don't see much point in going past 60fps.

>>56263019
More memory, sorry. Preferably 16gb

>>56262974
If you want a miniATX case, switch to a PSU that has a fan. Excess heat inside an enclosed case like that is a no-no.

>>56263049
Not sure if this is a joke or not. If it isn't:
>change PSUs. Seriously. Go for a 550W.
>take the PSU money and get a decent GPU
>get better priced memory sticks
>dunno about AMD processors, but I'll assume you fucked up there too.

>>56263115
Get a gold rated PSU, that's about it.

>>56263371
Change the processor, cpu fan, motherboard, memory, all of it. Seriously? 1/10, try again.

>>56264397
You don't need $110 ram or a titanium-rated PSU. You could probably save $100 between the two. Otherwise, you're gucci.
>wait, I read the posts
Yeah, switch out the ram for 32gb and you're good, if you're running 5 VMs

>>56265888
>More memory, sorry. Preferably 16gb
I don't have enough money to buy 16gb right away but I'll buy an extra 8 gb in 1-2 months.
Any other tip ? It's the first PC I'll build, I don't want to fuck it up too much.

How much longer will ddr3 be around, do you think?

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What brand/s do you stick to, /pcbg/? Which do you avoid?

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http://pcpartpicker.com/list/jhb8r7
Any advice is appreciated.

>>56266212
Following blindly ANY brand is no bueno. Just research each product before you buy it.

>>56266251
>Following blindly
I didn't quite say that. I mean like, if you have a whole bunch of newish parts, no substantial reviews on any of them yet, which brand would you grab?

>>56266275
One of them for me is Gigabyte when it comes to mobos. Maybe because I'm used to them, maybe because I didn't have one die on me yet or on one of my friends.

>>56261291
Summons received. All good. You have checked reviews for the case, and are ok with it?

>>56266067
Until Zen.

>>56266239
A bit unbalanced. I definitely suggest a better PSU at least. Is this for gaming? If yes, reduce the CPU (maybe by half) and improve the GPU.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Dpk2VY
Not for gaming; also would like to know what size monitor you guys recommend if im sitting a normal distance away from my computer

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/CTHPVY

1st build was tired of getting 12 fps on a shitty 500$ laptop

>>56266444
Just for browsing? The i5 is overkill and might not even be better suited than a higher clocked i3 since most desktop programs have no need to be multithreaded.

>>56266513
f-future proofing?

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http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Xdsk9W

update: I decided to downgrade the CPU and mobo a bit and reinvest the money in better graphics. will this have heat issues?

>>56266239
What are you planning to use this for? You have a pretty strong CPU, average RAM but then a weak GPU, so if you need processing power for like rendering video or something that's cool, but it'll suck for gaming. Also
>buying Windows

>>56266536
>http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Xdsk9W
If you wanna build in a small micro itx tower you will need blower type coolers (like the reference cards) on those GPU's. Long story short that shit is gonna get hot as fuck probably unsusable.

What's the best I can get under 350$? Assuming all I need is: cpu/mobo/ram/gpu

>>56266536
>2 (two) 1080s

But why?

>>56266567
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/KQFGLD
Something like this.

>>56266536
>Core 2 era Xeon
It might not have heat issues, but it will have performance issues up the ass.
Your build is retarded.

>>56266636
I'd highly suggest to up the budget to 400 though and get something like this.
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/PNXv3F

>>56266356
I figured. It's why I'm kinda waiting to see what Zen is really capable of and for possibly any other price drops and when, exactly, Zen is coming out maybe.

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http://pcpartpicker.com/list/htdK3F

So I used the choosemypc site listed on the wiki since I'm not sure what the hip shit is right now, and just made modifications based on other shit I read on LI. One of my concerns is just the case and cooler. My google-fu is probably weak but I haven't found a definite answer on whether or not they'll work together. I feel like the PSU might be a bad idea too, and I'm too retarded to understand why this is the case.

Trying to build a
>gaming
pc primarily though, which is why I'm going with SLI 1080s.

>SLI 1080's for just gaming
>$2500 rig
holy fuck look at mr moneybags.

>>56267047
Okay, first of all you DO NOT need two 1080s. I have a "gaming rig" and I never spend more than 600 AUD (so ~450 USD) on a card. SLI and Crossfire are both inherently worse than just buying one good card, since they introduce room for microstuttering, compatibility issues etc. Lastly (on the side of the GPU at least) you will not find a single game that's currently out that a 1080 cannot handle on its own, and there probably won't be a game that can push that card for another 3+ years.

Other issues
>core i7
Not needed, video games use very little actual processing power. Just get an i5.
>liquid cooler
Wouldn't recommend it, unless you live in a desert. Minimal temp reduction for both an increase in price and that slight risk of water damage.
>Seagate HDD
I've heard horror stories of their reliability, I myself just stick to Western Digital drives.

Everything else otherwise looks okay, you just seriously must hate money with those CPU and GPU choices.

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Mid/Full sized Case Recommendations?

I've got a Fractal Design Define R4 case for my build, but unfortunately, some components went missing a while back and it's a bit of a pain to put back together, so I'm looking to look for a decent replacement and actually put it together properly, either full-size or mid-size. Here's my build-
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/vFYGqk

My limit is around 130 bucks, and USB 3.0 ports somewhere on the front. Other than that, I'm not sure what I want in a case. Don't really give a crap about water-cooling or anything of that level.

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I decided to get some new RAM yesterday and I double checked the clearance on the DH 15's heatsink, so everything's okay there. However, I underestimated how much higher the fan would have to sit above the RAM, and it resulted in me not being able to put the case back on top so I've had to change the fan layout to what it is in the picture. Will this have any negative cooling effects or will it do about the same job? I'm wondering if it's worth picking up a third fan 120mm fan that'd fit over the RAM, what do you guys think?

I have i7 920@4Ghz, should I change for better CPU?
My budget is about 250$ for CPU.

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Is this PSU decent? i got a $50 deal for it wich is the cheapest on the third world country that i live

>>56268112
EVGA make fine CPUs, and at 600W you won't be lacking for power unless you're looking at running power heavy cards in SLI whilst overclocking everything with a million fans installed.

>>56268035
I meant NH D15, not DH 15. To clarify the fan setup, the center one is pulling air from the right heatsink and blowing to the left, and the left one is doing the same blowing it out to the exit fan on the case on the left.

>>56263298
I remember reading poor reviews about their older SSDs. I don't know if their new stuff is good or not.

>>56268035
>I'm wondering if it's worth picking up a third fan 120mm fan that'd fit over the RAM, what do you guys think?
Nope. The heatsink isn't dense enough for it to make a difference past margin of error.
You'd likely even see the same temps with just the middle fan.

>>56267233
I use (and recommend) the Phanteks Enthoo Pro, if you want a cheap quality full size case.

>>56268072
You cannot get a new i7 (or even i5) + good mobo + DDR4 RAM with your budget. If your current CPU is ok with your typical tasks, keep it till you have a higher budget. If purely gaming, and you are fine with downgrading your multi-threaded power, you can get a modern i3+mobo+RAM with that budget.

>>56268035
>>56268252
Push/pull is most efficient. However, at most, you will lose maybe a few degrees of cooling. You are perfectly fine.

>>56268232
Alright, i mostly going to use to power my i3 6100 and a gtx 950.

>>56263298
>>56268279
http://www.anandtech.com/show/10131/the-adata-premier-sp550-ssd-review/10
They are better now, but not top-tier. A good choice, if the price is good.

>>56268335
>>56268357
Is that so? So I'm guessing the current fan setup will also basically be having the same effect that the old one was having too in that case, thanks for the info.

On a similar note, in the 4-5 yaers that I've owned this case I've never really thought about the case fans or adding any more. It came with one front fan, one on the rear as the CPU exhaust, and one on the top above the CPU. When it comes to case fans, does adding more make any huge difference? I was thinking of adding one more on the top, and maybe one on the bottom to help with venting the GPU heat.

>>56262943
>>wifi adapter is for what purpose?
For connecting to wifi.

>>56266444
>not for gaming
Get a NUC and a VESA mount. Enjoy your budget imac.

>>56268407
That is the CM 690 II, yes?

If your side panel has a fan slot, and you can add a fan there without interfering with the HSF/GPU (check this before buying), then that is the best thing you can do for GPU temps.

Adding more fans is fine, as long as you can control the speed and make sure that you are adding more airflow with minimal extra noise.

Saving some cash for a new build. I'll have the money well before 2017, so should I wait for zen? I refuse to use nvidia or Intel anymore due to shady business practices.

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Should I add more fans?

GPU temperature is around 50 degrees C in "normal", non-gaming computer usage.

>>56268473
Is that a 470 or 480?

>>56268449
It is yes, well spotted. It does have two fan slots on the side panel, but there is very minimal clearance between it and the HSF given how tall the NH D15 sits, so I guess that's probably a no go. However, the one above the GPU might be fine, I'll have to open it up later and check, thanks for the advice.

>>56268453
CPU-wise, you can get the 8350 if you like. AMD does not really have anything significantly better till Zen. We may see the RX 490 this year... maybe.

Unfortunately, if you want to get the best _performance_ for your budget, you sometimes need to sacrifice ethics.

>>56268484
480

>>56268035
This is exactly why I go for Corsair's low profile RAM.

>>56268473
What is that case?

>>56268492
>well spotted
CM 690 II used to be the best for the price, and /g/'s most preferred and recommended case by a HUGE margin.

>>56268473
Remove the centre HDD cage.

>>56268473
>that RAM organisation

Check Speccy/your mobo manual, you're probably not actually using all of that RAM there.

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i know that /g/ isnt my fucking personal tech support or whatever but ive fucking had it with this shit

i just bought a gtx 1070 and it came in this morning and when i take out my old 560 from like years ago i put in my 1070 perfectly fine with 8 pin cables, once booted up this shit doesn't go past the motherboard boot up screen, everything freezes wtf do i do

these are my specs

pls fucking help i need sleep

Hey guys,

Does anyone know of any good cases under $80 that come with a psu shroud? The S340 is out of stock here.

Thanks!

>>56268522
Yeah, I wanted to do the same as my older sticks were some Corsair low profile ones. Sadly where I live the choices for RAM were limited in good prices and they fluctuated wildly (up to double) for the same types of sticks just in low profile.
>>56268535
>CM 690 II used to be the best for the price, and /g/'s most preferred and recommended case by a HUGE margin
That's pretty good to know, I bought it back when I bought ASUS' oversized 680 and specifically needed a case that could accomodate its ridiculous length so it's nice to know that it's also a good case overall.

>>56268548
Put the 560 back, see if that fixes the problem. IF yes, the the 1070 is faulty, or not getting enough power. If not, find out what you broke when you took the 560 out. Might have dislodged a wire somewhere.

>>56268584
1070 isn't faulty, it works on a friend's computer.
560 works fine in my computer so the slot is fine.

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>>56268407
>>56268492
>When it comes to case fans, does adding more make any huge difference?
To a degree, yes.
Adding more fans will make a difference if you're not already replacing the air in your case faster than your heatsinks can dissipate heat. Most likely you won't see a whole lot of difference if you just throw more fans at it, assuming you already have decent airflow.

It's true that putting a fan right next to your GPU can help, though. This especially applies to non-blower style coolers with fins that are oriented so that air can pass through them from the sides rather than the front/back, see pic related as an example.
If you don't have a graphics card with a heatsink like this, you likely won't see much of a difference in temps by putting a fan right next to it.

>>56268609
It might be your PSU then. You can also try booting into safemode, to check if it might be software related.

>>56268548

I think that issue is called "not posting".

Its never happend to me before but try using DDU to completely remove previous drivers. Make sure your PSU wires are properly in the mobo and gpu. Try putting your 1070 in and wiring it up, but connect your display cable to your mobo and seeing if it boots up.

>>56268503
I'm more than willing to spend more to put my money where my mouth is as far as shoddy business practices. The question is one of whether zen will be the game changer everyone says/hopes it will be or not.

>>56268633
I have a corsair 750cxm
I'm trying to boot in safe mode, 1070 works in safe mode.

>>56268634
I already used DDU.
Everything is wired properly I'm very sure.
And when I do that it goes to black screen.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/GZb8r7
rate my overkill build

>>56268526
Fractal design R5 define

>>56268546
Windows says I have all 32GB of RAM I installed.

>>56268535
It's gone now.

>>56268666
delete ur old gpu drivers

>>56268685
2/10 no quad socket xeon

>>56268666
>1070 works in safe mode.
Cool. So you have narrowed it down to a software issue. See: >>56268694 >>56268634

>>56268707
I have already used DDU, should I go ahead and do it again? I used the option to clean and shut down to replace for a new card.

Any suggestions on what I should do?

>>56268685
I'm curious as to how you plan to connect 10 SATA drives to a motherboard that has 6 SATA ports without a PCI-e controller.
I am also severely disappointed that you chose a plebeian 6-core CPU when there's a perfectly fine 10-core i7 available.
And that you didn't choose full custom water cooling.
And that the case isn't even overkill.
1080 when you can do Titan X ? Come on now.

If you're going to ask us to rate an "overkill" build, at least do it right.

>>56268727
Not gonna lie, I have a similar issue when changing cards, and after trying uninstalling/complete removal of old drivers, and the thing still not working... I would just re-install the OS. Takes 20 minutes and solves all headaches.

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Is this a good version of the 1060?

>>56268915
Never heard of em. I'm also amused at the fact that they straight up cut a hole in the OEM plastic to put the fans.

>>56268746
i suppose your right

>>56268746
it has 8 SATA ports btw and i was actively trying to keep it below 5 thousand dollars

>>56268746
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/FYwzf8

it is now 3 thousand dollars more

>>56268981
>"overkill"
>having a budget

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dkMJf8

Here's my pipe dream plan for a build once I get my own place with good internet, and time to pursue 3D animation further.

>>56261291
>http://pcpartpicker.com/list/xHvF8K
600W is overkill
Get the 4GB 960 if you're at 1080p
Get 3000mhz DDR4 if your mobo will support it
No need for anything but a stock cooler

>>56261915
Hard choice. Can you get a 1060?

>>56262013
2500euro machine. Really makes you think

>>56262413
The i7 is overkill for gaming, especially the K version

>>56262519
Get a 250GB SSD. 120GB will feel cramped

>>56262670
Wait for Volta and Vega before deciding. Can you handle your 7950 for six or so months?

Is it better to use 2x 120mm fans as front intake or 1x 140mm?

>>56269236
2 * 120 = 240
1* 140 = 140

My initial thought would be to go with the 2 120mms, but I might be wrong.

>>56263115
No, get an i5-6500 or something with 3000mhz DDR4. Cost will be about the same if you're buying new. Post again later

>>56263371
Get a modern platform

>>56263897
Get faster DDR4. That CPU costs as much as your GPU. You'd be just as happy with a cheaper CPU

>>56266239
Get 3000mhz memory and an RX 470

>>56266501
>>56266536
kek

>>56266567
Don't forget to check the mobo and case for form factor compatibility

>>56267047
Get faster RAM

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Is Asus M5a78l-m Lx Plus a good motherboard?

>>56269318
That is old. Very old. How much are you getting it for?

>>56269355
I'm not getting this specific unit, so I don't know if it's really old. Neither the seller nor the manufacturer informed me the production date of the unit I'm about to buy. But the seller says it's new and with the warranty.

Also, as I don't live on USA, the price isn't in dollars. Should I convert the price to dollars and tell you?

>>56269398
Dude, you do realize this is horribly outdated right? What components are you even going to attempt to run with that?

>>56269318
That looks really shitty and old i also live in a 3rd world country but i would recommend you to get something newer.

>>56269411
It's the best model I found on an online store of my country. I plan to use 8GB DDR3 and some Phenom II.

>>56269398
The item itself is old, even if you are getting an un-opened package. Unless you are getting it for very cheap, I would go with something newer. Lots of good quality AM3+ mobos to choose from.

>>56269428
>something newer

>>56269459
>The item itself is old

This one is new. The seller told me it still has the 1 year Asus warranty!!!

>>56269459
>Lots of good quality AM3+ mobos to choose from
There are lots of models, but most of them don't have solid capacitors.

>>56269475
>most of them don't have solid capacitors
Also, the many others use UEFI instead of BIOS. I don't want to be locked with Windows 8 or Windows 10!!

I mainly play vidya but sometimes I crack open other programs and do other stuff.

So would a CPU with higher clock speeds be better for some stuff that doesn't make use of cores be fine or will the difference not really matter all that much?

>>56268915
Galax seem to have taken Gigabyte's place as the budget brand. I personally wouldn't trust them, for some reason I have a vague memory of not-so-good reviews of their shit.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/ghwzf8

How I do

Who here is waiting for ZEN?

>>56269977
>all these people going for meme coolers

Why. Do you even plan on OCing?

>only 250GB of storage
>750W for a one-card build
>$120 case

>>56270462

Zen or bust.

>>56269943
Depends on how CPU-intensive your other programs are.

>>56269977
>$100 on HSF
>$200 GPU
Ditch the HSF, and get a better graphics card. You can easily save some $$$ by getting a lesser PSU/case, as well. Put that towards a bigger SSD, maybe, or towards upgrading your platform to Skylake.

>>56270476
HAIL HIVEMIND!

>>56270526
ayyy

Though the temptation to build a cheap 500-600 buck PC is really itching, as my old rig died back in oct of last year, and I bought a refurbed laptop out of stupidity for 400 bucks.

At least the 3100M GPU works well enough for games.

DRUNKPOSTING TIME

>>56269977
youir build is literally a meme nigga

if you don't plan to do LOTS of overclocking, save like 50-100 bucks and get an air cooler

likewise unless you don't ABSOLUTELY love that case you should divert your money towards something more relevant, try budgeting 50-80 bucks towards your case, it's a steel box, dude. take that money and get 16GB of ram

PSU is overkill, try 600-ish watts unless you know you're going to upgrade.

consider a 1060 at your price range. if it's a brand loyalty thing, ignore this.

The truth is i've been building PCs the same way you have and what eventually happens is you end up deciding you want to spend more and more money because you aren't fully utilizing your case or power supply etc.

>>56269485
>Also, the many others use UEFI instead of BIOS
another thing to keep in mind is old "not UEFI compatible mobos" have problems every now and then installing new cards with later graphicscards.

>>56268548
tried updating your bios?
>>56268609
definitely try updating your bios

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Jchtnn

Pretty ameteur at this, but I'm having trouble finding a compatible motherboard with this CPU? I already have the CPU (and that PSU) from my old PC and I wanna take it across into a new one but no motherboards will load with the compatibility filter

>>56271206
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100007627%20600438202%20600491547
There you go.

>>56271206
>i5 4590
That CPU is a piece of fucking garbage outdated shit, good luck using a 1080 with that

.
>>56271206
Don't listen to this retard >>56271228 it will do fine, but will just need upgrading in a few years

>>56262169
I thought the anon who made Kurisu the mascot was the first one who made it? IIRC, the very first one had very little replies and it was mainly people mocking him for even making the general in the first place.

Now look at how this general has blossomed.

Can anyone give me suggestions with this build? I want to keep costs around $1000AUD and I've never done this before

Case
>$99 https://www.centrecom.com.au/carbide-series-spec-02-red-led-mid-tower-gaming-case

Monitor
>$179 https://www.centrecom.com.au/asus-23-vc239h-fhd-ips-led-monitor

RAM
>$65 https://www.centrecom.com.au/corsair-vengeance-low-profile-x-8gb-2-x-4gb-ddr3l-2133mhz-ram-black-cmk8gx4m2a2133c13

SSD
>$55 https://www.centrecom.com.au/sandisk-128gb-solid-state-drive-sata-iii-sdssdp-128g-q25

Graphics card
>$449 https://www.centrecom.com.au/gigabyte-radeon-rx-480gaming-graphics-card

Motherboard (would prefer cheaper but the cheaper ones with this socket are mATX)
$155 http://www.centrecom.com.au/asus-z170-p-d3-socket-lga1151-atx-motherboard-ddr3l

Already own fairly new i5 4590 and brand new Cooler master V750 PSU that I will be using with my build

>>56271431
Kill yourself you casual piece of trash

>>56271461
Thanks for the feedback

>>56271431
Youre going to want a mobo with an 1150 socket not 1151. Go to fucking pcpartpicker you fucking casual.

>>56271431
All looks good, except for for 1150 socket not 1150 for your Mb

>>56271619
He was off by 1 number lad, go easy

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>>56272122
>Haslel when Skycuck costs roughly the same
>DDR3 when DDR4 is cheaper

>>56272510
I save 50$ by going with haswell

https://gamepc.nl/game-pc-kopen/game-pc-budget
Is this pc worth 300?
If its not could you tweak it a bit?
Its gonna be my first and can it play games like Minecraft, cs:go and overwatch?

>>56270561
Why not? Unless you're waiting for the 490, you'll be able to reuse the power supply and GPU. Just find an old sandy bridge workstation.

>>56273133
>Prebuilt
Wew lad

>>56273207
Funny thing
Power Supply is busted
GPU is the 560 GTX
The rest of the parts are asian brands I've never heard of, save for the intel CPU.

>>56273207
And if I recall,

http://ark.intel.com/products/36547/Intel-Core2-Quad-Processor-Q8200-4M-Cache-2_33-GHz-1333-MHz-FSB

is the processor that was stuck in there.
Lasted for a while, but damn it could be slow at times.

>>56270835
>another thing to keep in mind is old "not UEFI compatible mobos" have problems every now and then installing new cards with later graphicscards.
At least I will be able to use GNU+Linux on them.

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Morning, lads.

Should I mount my PSU fan up or fan down in my case?
It has ventilation on the bottom, and the tower will be sitting on a desk, will it receive enough airflow? Is it safer/better/smarter to mount it fan up regardless?

>>56274841
https://youtu.be/-nhRzOfpNsc
Tldr venting down slightly is like 1c better. It doesn't really matter.

>>56273245
So just get a new power supply to use in your new build?

Is this good?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/HP-ENVY-750-170se-Desktop-i7-6700-3-4GHz-32GB-512GB-SSD-GTX970-4GB-Blu-ray-Win10-/252482330791?hash=item3ac91ea0a7:g:E4sAAOSwPRlXnSHz#viTabs_0

its been 1.5 months since my laptop broke im on a gts 250 and pentium machine like 8 years old.

I ordered my parts last month (physical shop) went to vacation 10 days after that and they didnt do jack shit before I paid with bank after vacation thought they would at least bring them all to one place or check for them.

After I paid its been 3rd week they said an item was missing even though it was on the website. what the fuck? Why say its in stock when it's not. They ordered it from the internet without even telling me(i couldve chosen another part that was in stock) and i had to wait this much for 1 fucking case. now i gotta wait till next week for them to build it and send it to the city i want cause they got many shops and the parts are probably in capital.

idek why i wrote all this im angry i wasted 3 weeks of my vacation and havent played in 1.5 months.

>>56277389
No. I wasn't even trying hard and put together one with the same specs for $50 cheaper.

>>56277489
Ask for a full refund. Buy from Newegg.

>>56277546
Hold on, I just saw that's canadian dollars. Yeah, that's a pretty good deal.

I love the aesthetic of the Sapphire RX 480 but I've heard it's loud. Are there any other classy looking cards in that price range that aren't shit?

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What would be the expected cooling performance of this (3x80mm, 45mm) compared to a more standard 2x120mm

>got a X5650 for 65 bux
>DX58S0 for 120 bux
>suddenly realize that my PSU doesn't have a 8pin
>"oh well I guess I can just buy a co-"
>PSU has no doubt gotten wear and tear over the year making it drop below 500W max for sure
>now whilist on the search for a PSU I get an urge to upgrade my GPU too
truly this is the devils pit

>>56277816
I have the opposite situation, I bought a PSU that has a ton of cables that I don't need and now I have to try to ram them into a corner of the case. My next upgrade will be a modular PSU and some cablemod cables.

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4 gig GPU

How long will they hold up, found a Sapphire R9 FURY Tri-X for a nice price but the fact that it's 4 GIG has me worried.

>>56277713
Compare the fans. Theoretically it should have the same performance, (same surface area) but it depends on how much air the fans can move through it.

>>56266327
I was ok with the case. I decided to up my price tier though.
>>56262668
Is what im actually going with.

Babby's first build here. Let me know if I'm falling for any memes. Also I'm not trying to budget build or anything here. If I'm wasting money on something needlessly then let me know but if x is objectively better then y then I'll pay the money for x.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/KG8W3F

First build since 2012 here, paid no attention to the market in this time so not super familiar with what's good, but would appreciate some feedback with this build! All of prices are in $AUS so those retarded prices are normal

CPU ($289) I already have this CPU, about 2 years old and want to bring it across as it still works fine, including it for comparison's sake
>i5 4590 https://www.pccasegear.com/products/27549/intel-core-i5-4590

Motherboard ($155)
>MSI B85-G43 https://www.pccasegear.com/products/24893/msi-b85-g43-gaming-motherboard

PSU (already own this, two months old barely used)
>CoolerMaster V750 https://www.pccasegear.com/products/35857/coolermaster-vanguard-80-plus-gold-full-modular-750w-psu

SSD ($69)
>Samsung 120GB https://www.pccasegear.com/products/34627/samsung-750-evo-120gb-ssd

RAM ($55)
>8GB Kingston HyperX Fury https://www.pccasegear.com/products/27402/kingston-hyperx-fury-hx318c10fk2-8-8gb-2x4gb-blue

Graphics card ($729)
>EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 FTW 8GB https://www.pccasegear.com/products/36049/evga-geforce-gtx-1070-ftw-gaming-acx-3-0-8gb

Ends up coming to around $1170 including delivery

>>56280303
Forgot the monitor, but I'm just going with this cheap one for now

Monitor ($179)
>Asus 23 inch https://www.pccasegear.com/products/34682/asus-vs247hv-23-6in-widescreen-led-monitor

>>56280303
Unfamiliar with whether this is cheap in Australia or not but if you wanted to save anywhere I'd say a 1060 or RX 480 would do you

I'd also like to thank you for that 10/10 formatting lad

>>56280303
>almost $800 for a fucking 1070
you fucked up

>>56280421
I haven't bought it yet m80 it's just what I'm thinking

Plus that's pretty standard for AUD, even buying from US only saves me around 100 and then I would have to fuck about with warranties later

>>56280421
>729 is almost 800

Who the fuck taught you to round numbers

>>56280475
>as if 700 makes it any better

>>56280303
http://www.newegg.com/global/au/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487248&ignorebbr=1

1070 for $589 AU

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>>56278882
Just waiting on the mobo and then time to build. I love this hobby.

>>56280421
>I don't understand currency conversion

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>>56280533
>he bought a 1060

>PSU I want is 30 bux on american amazon
>import fees and delivery would make it into 80
>meanwhile on the doucheland amazon its 80 bux straight up
for what reason

okay my dudes, i need a quick suggestion

i need a gpu to go with my i5-3470 so i can play overwatch 144fps stable on any settings. i'll go to the absolute minimum if i have to

>>56280664
Quad-SLI Titan X

>>56280664
gtx 960 runs overwatch at complete max 60-80
my 980ti runs overwatch at complete max 155+ (limited, i think)

so like a 970-980 (used) or a 1060 would be good

>>56280752
>using nvidia cards to play team autism 3
wew lad

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/NX89r7

So I've been working on this build for a few weeks and finally have enough money to buy it but now PC parts picker says my Gigabyte mobo isn't compatible because of a single SSD and one (1) HDD? Is this for real?

Also any other input would be appreciated. I'm in Korea so unfortunately I can't buy all that fancy Gmr RAM 'for only a few bucks more'.

>>56280894
That drive is SAS, not SATA. It's also retardedly expensive.

>>56280625
What's wrong with the 1060? I paid MSRP.

>>56280924
Oh shit, now that you mention it.. looks like I just misclicked then.

I like how including this overpriced drive the price is still lower than buying these parts here.

>>56280974
it doesnt support dx12

>>56280126
A-anybody

Oh and somebody recommend me a good mouse and keyboard as well

>>56280827
>being poor

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/FBkJM8

Gonna be used for gaming at 1080p, games like Titanfall 2 and BF1, gonna record gameplay with OBS and upload it to YT
Also gonna be used for playback to a 4K Tv (https://www.amazon.com/Hisense-50H7GB2-50-Inch-Ultra-Smart/dp/B00XMUU5KU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1472255535&sr=8-3&keywords=hisense+4k)
Already have a Air 540 and a 24" monitor


As for audio I´m gonna buy a Fiio E10K and some Fidelio X2 with a V-Moda Boom mic , as for speakers gonna use a pair of Fluance SX6 powered by a SMSL Q5


Any feedback?

talk me out buying a used gtx 960 over a rx 470 saving 80 dollars

I just saw on a polish site some performance compariason on rx 480 over different cpus if kurwas are correct it looks like I will experience severe bottleneck from my dual core losing all the gains from the strongest card

but i'm still tempted because of vulkan games that will pass over cpu completely

at the moment I'm using the cpu integtated wich is gt 8800 tier and holy shit it can max out mass effect 2

>>56281060
nice meme bro upboated

>>56281006
I don't know much about 'puter parts but I do know the Logitech G502 is all the rage the days (I have one and I like it fine, do think it's a bit small though) and the Corsair mechanical keyboards are literal sex build quality wise.

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http://pcpartpicker.com/list/gDDZwV

I lurked a fucking lot, how does this build look? My budget was $1000.

A friend of mine suggested I splurge for a 1070 over a 1060 for an extra $200, but I'm not sure.

Also found out my school doesn't provide Windows or anything so I guess I'll try linux

>>56281063
>6700
>cooler
if you're gonna get that cooler might aswell just get the overclockable version of your processor

who is a-data

seagate has retarded failure rates if you value your information you'll have a means of backup or you just wont cheap out on seagate drives

>>56281101
yeah ok buy a graphics card from the last generation and see how well it will do you in a year or two, considering the fact that the person that you buy it from hasnt fucked it up with bitcoins or used it for 4 years.
pro tip: it wont last you unless you plan to upgrade a couple of months after you buy it

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>>56281506
>seagate has retarded failure rates
fuck off wd shill

>>56281543
still better than seagate you fucking seagate shill

>>56281570
>slower than seagate
>higher failure rates than seagate
>more expencive than seagate
>Le WD is better for muh /reddit/ gaymen
nice bait fag

does anyone know how to fucking get sound card drivers back?

i installed a fucking 1080
used DDU for a clean and shut down

once i booted and installed drivers
my fucking sound card is missing from playback menu under sound options

all that shows is nvidia ports from the card
i cant hear shit from my computer

>>56281605
also i'm 100% sure it's driver issues because speccy detects it

What would I be missing out on if I built an LGA1150/DDR3/i7 4790k verses an LGA1151/DDR4/6700k? Is it worth the extra money to get the newer setup?

>>56281676
4790k > 6700k

>>56281605
3dp Chip is easy. Just watch out for the package-ware.

>>56281684
Yeah, but how much better? What are the numbers?

>>56281728
how does that work? i'm dl ing right now

>>56281743
if you have to ask that im going to have to ask you to go back to /reddit/

>>56281605
Open up the device manager.

>>56281844
uh huh..

>>56281874
Is there anything disabled or not installed?

>>56281500
I agree with your friend, if you have the extra dosh available. Just buy a Windows CD off Amazon, it's like 50 bucks new.

Just got some new parts and I'm having problems.

I installed new motherboard/ram/cpu and it won't boot up.

So I take out my GPU and it boots up fine with the integrated graphics. I even try the other pcie slot and my old graphics card and it refuses to boot.

Any idea what it could be?

>>56282756
What GPU and mobo?

>>56282793
amd 6950
and a z170 msi

I'm still testing reinstalling drivers and stuff like that

Any recommendations for PC cases with built-in card readers?

>>56281500
>http://pcpartpicker.com/list/gDDZwV
You don't need to buy RAM that expensive, it makes no difference how much you spend on it, it will all work the same

Also use this (pcriver.com/tutorials/how-to-install-windows-7/) guide if you're willing to put a little time and effort into getting windows for free. The ISO image download links don't work anymore so you'll have to use this (mirror.corenoc.de/digitalrivercontent.net/) instead. After you have installed it use Dazloader (board.deioncube.in/showthread.php?tid=9) to activate Windows.

If you want Windows 10 just download it from here (www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10/) then activate it using Dazloader (board.deioncube.in/showthread.php?tid=9)

>>56281063
You don't need 4T of storage you mong and you're paying way too much for your RAM. The cheapest RAM on there will be just as good as the most expensive.
>>56280126
>$162.31 for two sticks of RAM
Holy fuck no. Like I said above, spending anything above the cheapest available is retarded, buying more expensive RAM doesn't do jack shit.
Also
>2T HHD
This meme needs to stop. You won't need even 1T. Ever.
And
>Not legally downloading Windows 10 from their site and activating it for free. Use this guide (pastebin.com/kTB5Em9A). It's so easy a child could do it.

>>56283134
Dude, stop downplaying storage like 1TB is more than you'll ever need. It's perfectly reasonable to need 2, or even 4 if you store a lot of shit.

>>56283151
Oh yes, what are you storing exactly? Hundreds of 4K videos? You will never need over 1TB unless it's your work computer and you actually HAVE a fuck ton of shit to store.

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>>56266542
>>56266356
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Fggtnn
1080p at 60 fps gaming and web browsing

>>56283196
Lossless music, shows I like and don't want to have to download again, games, work stuff, school stuff, misc docs/images, the list goes on. My computer doubles both as a work computer and a gaming computer, and I know I'd have no trouble passing 1TB. Plus, storage is pretty cheap.

>>56283221
60fps 1080p
>i3
You'll probably have some issues with newer games I suspect. An i5 would probably suit your needs better. Also, why no SSD?

>>56283196
I only download steam games yet I'm already at 60% on a 1TB drive.
It's not that much of a stretch and certainly I've seen users in here fill drives and drives with anime and music.
God forbid someone actually making and uploading video content as a hobby.

My work computer just uses a tiny fragment of the 500GB HDD I was given, go figure.

>>56283221
>actually buying windows 10
you know that shit is still free right

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Workstation build, making use of cheap sandy brdige Xeons

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/s9wY9W

>>56283263
As long as I get 30+ fps I'm fine.
I didn't include a SSD to cost keep the cost below $680.

>>56283298
Fix your compatibility issues mang. Also, even if it's old, I'd recommend having some form of dedicated graphics. I run a triple monitor setup at work and it's nice to not have to put extra strain on the Xeon I use there.

>>56283297
Isn't it only free if you upgrade from W7 or W8/8.1?

>>56283334
>$134 for RAM
Stop it, you idiots are killing me

>>56283337

i read upon this mainboard being compatible to E-ATX formats although its not explicitly listed as such

dedicated GPU might be a good idea actually, especially for multi monitor, any recommendations? prefferrably with low power consumption

>>56283356
No, you can download it free from Miscrosoft's website

>>56283356
Yeah but the upgrade works with Windows 7 installs activated with Daz Loader.
100 bux makes the hassle of trying certainly worth it, and you can spend those extra smackaroonies to afford a better CPU.

Just suggesting.

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http://pcpartpicker.com/list/mCFW3F

Mainly gonna do some digital design work. Maybe gaming here and there.

>>56283356
Not anymore, where have you been? You can still download it for free and activate it for free though.

>>56283364
IIRC I'm running 2 quadro fx 580s at work (unsure if that's exactly it) and they seem to get the job done. No idea how they are power-wise, I don't pay the bills around there kek.

>>56283334
Fair enough. Although to be clear, 30 and 60 are two entirely different classes unto themselves.

>>56283392
What's the deal with wifi? Why wouldn't LAN cut it?

>>56283391
Sorry, meant to quote >>56283298

>>56283414
>>56283363

its a reasonable price for 32 gigs no? its been a while since i build a rig, give me a better suggestion

>>56283442
pcpartpicker.com/product/zMvZxr/gskill-memory-f42133c15d32gvr

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>>56283566

>2 sticks for dual cpu
>DDR4 for Sandy Bridge EP

did you even look at my build?

>>56283601
I didn't look too hard
Here: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/JyfmP6/mushkin-memory-994031

>>56283630
wait that isnt in stock, here's a list to choose from, pick the cheapest one and you're done :^)
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/memory/#Z=32768004&sort=a10&page=1

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>>56283649

damn, i can save 10 bucks on 1500 build

i knew it was a good idea asking in this thread

>>56283672
no problem, you can buy a one month subscription to Netflix with that money you saved.

>>56283672
Odds are you were probably fine on RAM, this one dude is of the opinion that all RAM is somehow created equal so you should buy the cheapest shittiest stuff out there.

>>56283702
www.google.com/#q=does+the+price+of+your+ram+matter


Hint: It doesnt

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>>56283730
I sure hope you don't trust the retards on Tom's hardware and lifehacker for your anecdotes.

Moving on:
http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/222483-how-much-ram-do-you-need-should-you-upgrade-it-and-will-it-speed-up-your-pc

this link, the 5th on that google page, basically proved you wrong. Imagine that, increased frequency makes things run faster.

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Is a bent GPU okay? It displays and the seller can get into Windows.

>>56283904
>Does faster RAM boost system performance?
>Sometimes, but not by much.

Cool, but that says nothing about the pricing of the RAM. Buying more expensive RAM doesn't mean it'll be faster, they just know you'll waste your money on RAM that looks kewl xD and gaymer-like.

>>56283412

>What's the deal with wifi, why wouldn't lab cut it?

I ran a 50ft cat6 through the attic, but it got fucked somehow. Schizophrenic squirrels or something.

Would love to rewire the wall plates but not experienced enough.

>>56284037
I also want to add that he's selling as broken because it's bent, but it displays. I'm guessing it won't work with games or else he wouldn't have listed it as broken.

>>56284050
Look at actual real world prices dude, the higher clock speed versions are more expensive. Yeah, if you blow a shitton on useless heatspreaders that's stupid, but you can't deny that there are performance differences associated with spec differences, which in turn are reflected in price differences.

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Are there any H170 motherboards that support higher than 2133MHz RAM?

>>56284094
Yeah I wouldn't go for it if I were you. Take the safe route.

>>56284059
>Would love to rewire the wall plates but not experienced enough.

It's not hard at all. You buy a modular wall plate and a few ethernet connectors from home depot. Match 8 wires to their color code and push it in with a little plastic tool. Put the plastic cap on it and snap it in to the wall plate. Screw the wall plate in to the wall.

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Guise, I need some advice here. Pic related is my current rig that I built around 2012.
The 2gb of ram on my 680, are very limmiting these days and I gotta admit that it was a mistake to not go for the 4gb model (could have gotten one for almost the same price).

So what would be a good upgrade for my 680? I was thinking of going for a 480 (8gb) /1060 (6gb)? I'm still on 1080p but after seeing benchmarks of Deus EX: Mankind divided, I'm quite shocked that these cards barely pull above 30fps on ultra settings. Is it just an unoptimized shit game, or should I be worried that this trend will continue? Should I rather spend a few extra bucks on a 1070? I could also pick up a brand new 980ti (Zotac AMP) from a friend for 360.

>>56284185
You card is actually fine for typical games. Obviously, the latest AAA titles with the best graphics are going to crush a 4-year-old card.

If you are not playing Witcher 3 and DE:MD, and your 680 is still good, keep it. If you want a new card, what is your budget?

And no, do not get a 980 Ti. A 1070 will beat it thoroughly, and the price will be close.

>>56263498
I'm not really seeing any games bottlenecking my Xeon with the exception of Japanese dx9 games. My Xeon is only 2ghz too. New games certainly run good on it.

>>56284259
Budget was around 300, but I don't mind spending another 100 or so. Cheapest 1070 I could find is around 420 in my country. The 680 is still fine performance-wise I know that, but, I also made the mistake to get a blower and the noise that thing makes on heavy load is killing me.

>>56284263
How much did you spend and how many frames do you get on say, GTAV or FO4 on ultra?

>>56284094
Lol. If it displays then it works you dumbass faggot fuck.

>>56284307
My Xeon is an es so I didn't spend shit, but a retail version costs something like 1500 dollars.

Gta ultra I don't know cuz I use custom settings, but it's heavily gpu bottlenecked at 80 Fps by a Gtx 980. The cpu is perfect for gtav, barely breaks a sweat.

>>56284185
Turning down settings to High will double your framerate for almost no visual downgrade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02uxM3vyClY

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Not for gaming
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/tzQPXH

Is G-Sync a meme? Can I set my refresh rate to whatever I want, say to 48000/1001 Hz for watching film or animation?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/4xh3yf
I'll be using it mostly gaming. I'd like to get the best performance I can while staying under $600.

>>56284917
>single channel memory

>>56284895
Is fine. The NUC comes with no RAM?

>>56284908
Gsync matches your screen refresh rate to your FPS. You cannot set it to whatever.

>>56284917
Spending too much on mobo. Get a lesser mobo, and up the GPU.

>>56284971
Nope, no RAM or storage

>>56284917
Don't get the FX6300 for gaming. This is coming from a 6350 user.

The 950 is an extremely low tier graphics card. For $200 you can get an aftermarket 4GB RX470, which will absolutely destroy the 2GB 950. You are going to have a hard time running new games at 1080p with the 950.

If you really want a budget build, wait until the release of AMD's Zen. It'll at least push Intel's prices down, and you can get a modern platform with DDR4.

Break up your 8GB RAM into a 2X4GB kit.

>>56284971
That's boot then, I can't open up some nVidia control panel and choose what refresh rate I want even though my variable sync monitor can go from 30 to 144 Hz? What use is that beyond gaming? I'm supposed to sit through duplicate frames when I'm watching kino?

>>56285004
>>56284959
>implying dual channel makes barely any difference

>>56285020
>Not maximizing potential
Pleb.

>>56285077
>wasting your money for a minuscule amount of performance
He's building a budget build, remember?

>>56261166
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Fx3wcc

!!!PLEASE RATE!!!

1kw PSU is part meme part future proofing for SLI.
Recommend me a good standalone mic that is relatively cheap.
Case was given to me a long time ago.
Suggestions please.

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I'm curious, what does /g/ think about my PC build 11 months ago?

>>56285308
You spent way too damn much on the cooler. A 6600 also doesn't make a lot of sense Vs a 6500 or a 6600k. 400w PSU doesn't allow much future expansion either.

>>56285131
please respond

>>56285392
You seem to be paying $200 for an operating system that you could be downloading for free.

>>56285640
Okay shitposting aside, what else?

>>56285107
8GB kit is the same price as one stick dummeh