/pcbg/ - PC Building General: Housefire Edition

Is the 6600k and RX480 the build of the year?

In terms of value for money and longevity I'd say it offers more than the 1060 but next year we'll be getting a new amd cpu and probably cheapish ti versions of the nvidia cards

>>57526666
I guess so Satan.

Also open source drivers. I might snag a 480 gb for my 6600k system.

so I have some crappy rams and I'm building my dad a pc for browsing and watching movies and I wonder if it's better having 1 DDR2 800 of 2 GB installed or adding a ddr2 667 which will make the other work slower

??????????

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/3Qg97h
Is there anything I should change?

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I want wicked sick FPS and I can't ditch muh IPS panels. Can I do two 1080p monitors, one IPS 60hz and one TN 144hz on one card and switch between them when games call for it? Never dual monitor'd before. Am I missing any obvious drawbacks or pitfalls? Am I stupid?

>>57526738
hey fags, answer, that's better 3GB RAM of RAM at 667 or 2 GB of RAM at 800?

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Can someone recommend me quality fans and a full tower case?

I'm looking for good airflow and low noise fans. Not 100% on the case but I need it to be quite and fit lots of hard drives.

I have been out of the loop since early 2012 when built my current desktop. I currently have a Fractal Design Define R4, 2 dead Noctua Fans and 2 dying and sqeaky Cooler Master Excalibur fans that all need replacing.

I don't mind paying a small premium for better components.

>>57526815
NOCTUA
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U
A

>>57526767
kill yourself you all-deserving child

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/z4rjJV
Lookin at building this, already have a case and a Platter HDD.

Trying to decide on a GPU, currently using a R9 380.

No plans to overclock.

>>57526827
Everyone was shilling them back in 2012 so I went with them. Worked hard for 4 years until they died on me recently.

You're saying they're still a good choice?

>>57526640
Stop making threads with absolutely retarded pictures, you autistic faggot.

>>57526846
Yeah they're still good.

Is it time to upgrade from an i7-3770k yet or will I be fine for a few more cycles if I upgrade my video card?

>>57526847
Suck my massive cock you triggered shitskin ass marauder

>>57526666
Yeah, that's a good build if you want to bother to OC. LGA1511 is a good socket considering you can upgrade to Kaby Lake

>>57526738
More RAM is better in that case

>>57526757
Get a VA panel

>>57526932
Nigga you good

>>57527143
>More RAM is better in that case
thx

>>57526843
I'd keep the 380 for a while if it's the 4GB version

>>57526750
Looks fine

>>57527143
Thanks, I figured as much. I know the recent intel CPUs have been prioritizing power efficiency more than anything.

Just wanted a second opinion.

>>57526972
>triggered
>triggered
>triggered
>triggered

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http://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/LQkrm8
Rate this build please.

Upgrading my PC. My processor is pretty old, it's a Intel i5-2500 (Socket-LGA1155, Quad Core, 3.3Ghz, 6MB, 95W).

Looking for something to run Mass Effect Andromeda on like medium/high settings that will last for a while. 100-200$ price range. Also need a new motherboard to run it.

>>57527264
Purpose?

>>57527276
i7 3770K (can use your current mobo)
RX 470 if you need a new card

>>57527296
>>57527264

Gaming Basically. but this guy is rich as a motherfucker

>>57527276
Oh, if you don't have a Z mobo just get the locked i7

>>57527276
You better wait til you can pirate that shit
>PeeBee
It's trash, not like ME2 or 3 were any better though

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I am not at all trying to be funny with this, can someone explain to a newfag why this is allowed? I know they are at different clock speeds and all, but why is a cpu from two years ago the same price as a 6th gen i5?

>>57527430
It's allowed because intel has no real competition.
There's a rule with intel and it is that they never lower prices on old products.

>>57527430
old one is faster

>>57527430
They aren't being made anymore probably. CPUs are stagnant because Intel hasn't had competition, so even the used market is expensive because no one needs to upgrade

Hi friendos

Ive currently got a shitty build: i3 , GTX650, 8Gb of ram. My friend says I dont need to bother upping the i3 and should just get a better card and double the RAM. Ive got like £300-£400 to spend (Uk), thoughts?

Hey gents,

My current setup is an i5 2500k, 8 gigs of ram (ddr3 i'm guessing) w/ a Radeon HD7850. The gpu died, is it worth keeping the rest of the setup or should i build a new one from scratch instead of replacing the gpu? I haven't exactly been following the trends on the desktop tech for like 3-4 years now and don't know if just replacing the gpu would cause bottlenecks etc.

>>57527638
Which i3?

>>57527657

Sry, 3240

>>57527673
I guess a new GPU will net you better fps gain for the money.

A new system would mean new CPU, ram and mobo.

Look into the RX 470.

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Graphics card burned out a month ago, and I've been saving up to buy a new card on Black Friday.

I can't decide if I want to buy a 1070 or 1080. I've heard pretty bad things about the evga models as well, so I'll be picking up a MSI one for the first time.

The games I run aren't particularly intense, I play Dota, WoW, and Overwatch, and occasionally play the odd AAA game, but I want to upgrade to a 1440p 144hz monitor sometime next year, so I'm looking to future proof my computer.


Honestly the 1080 seems like a no brainer, but it's out of my budget. I don't want to spend more than $550 USD, and I doubt the Black Friday discounts are going to be that good.


What do you guys think I should go with?

I'm currently using a 6600k in a b150 motherboard and 2400 mhz ram that is being clocked down to 2133 because of the chipset. I am considering purchasing a z170 motherboard for about $100 to allow overclocking of the CPU and the ram to clock up.
I know it's going to varry by the game but I'm thinking I'll see anywhere from a 5-10% increase in FPS. I'll also gain to ability to use a nvme drive as I'd like to buy a sm951 on ebay.

Do you guys believe this is worth it? It seems some games benefit none from overclocking the 6600k, some anywhere from 2-4%, and games like overwatch and wow up to 10%.

Guys, got a new monitor and GPR but with the black friday sales coming up, I'm thinking about burning some cash.

Would it be worth my while to go from a 3570K @4.2 GHz and 1833 DDR3 to a current-ish i5 and DDR4 ram?

Mostly for gayman and stuff. Got a 1070 and a 2K monitor.

>>57527881
How often are you unable to hit 60 fps in the games that you play? Try to find cpu scaling benchmarks for your games and extrapolate to your proposed upgrade.

>>57527754
for those games a 1070 will blow them away I'm sure

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Jb4bwV
Trying to keep the build under $2k, in USA trying to get a gaming pc that will last at least 3 years, besides HDD/SSD

>>57528063
Trying to play at 1440p/144Hz, with games like Arma III, Dark Souls III, and Star Citizen.

>>57527638
8GB RAM is fine, CPU is probably fine. Just get an RX470, 480 or GTX 1060. Could probably upgrade your CPU to an i5 with your mobo's socket if you wanted to with that budget

>>57527650
Just get a new graphics card

>>57527754
Don't buy a high end graphics card until you buy a high end monitor. A 1060 will run all the games you listed at 1440p high FPS anyway

>>57527793
No I don't think it's worth it. Just live with what you have. If you aren't getting the performance you want the culprit is your graphics card

>>57527881
Nope

>>57528063
It's fine

Are a GTX 1060 and i5 6600 good picks for gaming?

>>57526757
If you have the money, ASUS made a new ROG SWIFT with 165Hz IPS panel for like $800. It's amazing, but very fucking pricy, also it's 2560x1440

>>57528115
i5 6500 or i5 6600K

>>57528129

Do you know any good motherboards that support them and DDR3?

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What do you think of the gaming build I made for my brother? Any advices? Does it fit together?

>>57528232
Pretty neat, maybe get a 1060 or 1050Ti instead for GPU.

>>57528217
Maybe get CPU: i3-6100, Mobo: MSI B150M Mortar GPU: 1050Ti, and upgrade your RAM.

what do I get for spending more dosh on a motherboard?

I only need
>1151
>6+ sata ports
>1 pci-e x16
>1 pci-e x1 or compatible
>will not overclock

>>57528232
The Fury is a bad choice for 1080p. It's not worthwhile until you hit 4K

If you're getting a Z170 mobo, and cooler, and OC'd RAM, you should probably get the i5 6600K as well

>>57528217
The K CPUs are only for overclocking. In that case you need a Z170 mobo and you want 3000MHz DDR4.

If you get the i5 6500, get a B150 mobo and just make sure that it supports DDR3

>>57528275
>>57528309
These suggestions are pointless. He's clearly aiming for a better build than that

>>57528357
Not much. You're looking at a B150 or H110

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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/v4G97h

>>57528357
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/CCwqqs/asus-b150m-am2-micro-atx-lga1151-motherboard-b150m-am2

good value

>>57526757
>can i use two displays
yes
>drawbacks
no
>stupid
kinda

when you have two displays, you usually just run your vidya on one of them. i mean, you can run it on both, but that's more complicated process, default is single display.

>>57528232
>Z170
>non K CPU
>why PRO instead of EVO
>Scythe Mugen.. Not PCGH Edition
>R9 Fury
>1100 EUR
Way to waste money.

Is 3.9g a lot of thermal paste?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00ZJSZM4C/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1479241708&sr=8-5&pi=SL75&keywords=thermal+grizzly+kryonaut

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>>57528388
What a lovely computer!

How is the MSI Z97 PC MATE?

thoughts?

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/wJHCD8

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DDR3 SDRAM is just regular DDR3 but spelled out completely, right?

t. computer noob

>>57528792
It's fine, but the RX490 will be 1070 tier. The 1080Ti will be way faster.

You better have a fucking nice monitor

>>57528790
Pointless

>>57528662
Yes but why do you need thermal past anyway? Coolers usually come with a tube. If you're just looking to have a tube on hand it's fine

>>57528873
i have 1360x768 :33

jk

why does every website say the 490 will compete with the titan x?

I'm looking into getting a nice monitor along with a nice GPU. Wouldn't bother buying one without the other. (Probably going to cost more for monitor + GPU than the rest of the fucking system.)

>>57528804
No. It's Super Duper RAM.

>>57528935
Where can I download it?

>>57528945
downloadmoresuperduper.com

you dummy

>>57528873
>Pointless
In what way? i know i should get a B85 motherboard but i want those extra PCIe slots.

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>>57528959
thx bud

Wanna upgrade my setup
Currently I have
i5 6500
H170 Gaming 3
8GB DDR4
GTX 1070
120 SSD
3 TB HDD
Corsair M65
Some poorfag logitech keyboard
Pair of B652 Air
24" 1080p Monitor


Options
1440p 144hz monitor
or
Upgrade keyboard, ssd, hdd, mic and headphones
or
A/V Receiver buy another pair of speakers a central channel and a sub
or
a l33t gaymur chair and a 1440p 60hz monitor

>>57528124
I'd like to only use like $1500 on the whole build, so over half of it going to just a monitor is too much for me.

>>57528472
But if I just run the vidya on one screen at a time? Like if I have both screens turned on all the time, but if I'm playing Counter Strike I only have it open on the 144hz panel, and if I'm playing something like The Witcher I only have it open on the IPS panel? Could I do that without taking a performance hit or needing to mess around with settings often?

>>57528965
Also for whatever reason the cheapest B85 and MSI Z97 PC Mate are the same price here in mexico.

>>57528914
>why does every website say the 490 will compete with the titan x?
Every website does not say that.

>>57528965
You're buying old tech. Unless you already have the CPU you'd be better off getting LGA 1151 (100 series mobo)

>>57529035
1440p Gsync monitor
240GB SSD

Not sure if this is the place to ask.
I need a new monitor, looking to spend about $200.
This means I can either get 1920x1080 with 120 or 144hz, or 2560x1440@60hz (no ultrawide memes).

What would the best value monitors be for each?

>>57527754
1070 will run all of those at 1440p 144hz, and it'll run AAA games at 1440p 60-144hz

Hey guys, doing two identical builds for my wife and I and I have a couple questions. They'll be used primarily for games and basic tasks.

Regarding RAM, how important is speed? I notice that one of the cheaper motherboards I saw has a category for "memory standard," which it lists as DDR4 2133. Does this mean that this board won't support DDR4 3000?

Secondly, I'm looking at an i5 6500 and a GTX 1060 (6GB). Will this setup effectively run most current games at 1080/60 with settings turned up?

I appreciate the advice. Feel a bit jetlaggged as I haven't done a build since 2010. Thanks.

>>57528124
The PG278q (the TN version of that same monitor) is $500 refurbished.
And I'm sure "refurbished" is just the gaymer children who bought it for a day then had their mom return it so it's basically new

>>57528365
It's a bad choice until you hit 4K, then it's still a bad choice

There was a graphic a while ago detailing the best PSUs. Right now I want to switch mine out, and I'm thinking of the EVGA supernova G2, 550W, full modular. Found it for $77. Is there a better option for a PSU? 80+ gold and full modular are the most important things I'm looking for.

>>57529196
Your wife? I've good some bad news for you, bub.

>>57529244
There's always better options for PSU
/g/ has a hardon for seasonic and you can find comparable PSUs from them for $80-ish

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Why the fuck does EKWB take so long to process and ship? All I need is my fucking kit and I'm ready to assemble...

>>57529179
$50 used 1080p 60Hz

Any monitor without some kind of adaptive sync is a bad buy. There's HDR in the pipeline too

>>57529196
RAM speed isn't that important, but it's nice to get the boost if you have a Z170 mobo

i5 6500 + GTX 1060 is fine

>>57529221
Yup

>>57529344
Adaptive syncs are useless if you're getting the full max framerate anyways. And HDR will be an ultra expensive meme before it becomes commonplace. I saw an HDR tv and I wasn't impressed, maybe when better HDR mastering becomes big but for now it's just an unimpressive gimmick. One that is advertised as the future of displays but really is not a significant difference at all once you have a top-tier panel

>>57529428
>Adaptive syncs are useless if you're getting the full max framerate anyways.
Which you won't be on a 144Hz monitor unless you're playing LoL.

All games are about to be HDR.

Housefire edition eh?
Got an R9 280x about one slot from the bottom of my case, there's an intake fan pointed at it but I only have one exhaust near the CPU
How long til I burst into flames?

>>57529570
Hopefully not before the next line of graphics cards come out. By then it'll really be time to upgrade though

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/CmXDJV

Does this look good? I like the case and it's lights and shit.
Should I swap out the cpu cooler?
Not really interested in getting the latest titles on the market right now.

>>57529999
Way overkill
Can't overclock on a B150

>>57529999
Get a Z170 motherboard and faster MHz RAM if you EVER plan on overclocking
Get a non-K CPU and 2133mhz ram if not

>>57529158
I got a I5-4460 for cheap.
And honestly its way more that i will ever need since all i use my PC for is to browse 4chan, sadpanda and scan, clean, typesett and edit stuff.
But it was $30 more than a pentium in a tech store because pre-black friday deals so i said why not.
Got 16GB RAM before USD went up(Everything tech related went 10% up in price).

Other than a good IGPU i dont care about 1151 features.

All im missing is a motherbard but is cheaper to buy it trough internet, still not sure if i should get a low end Z97 or a high end for future proofing and extra PCIe slots.


>>57529999
>I7-6700K
>b150 motherboard

Get a good high end motherboard anon.

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Housefire you said?

There, I ordered that NH-U12S, like you guys advised. Hope it will go down to at least 70C.

>>57530058
There's no such thing as a "high-end motherboard", they're all just a chipset tacked onto some chinkshit PCB.
He needs a Z170 chipset. That's not "high end" or "low end" that's just the chipset needed to overclock skylake

>>57530090
But there is when you will overclock as far as im aware.

Just like GA-Z170XP-SLI would fall in the low end and GA-Z170X-UD5 would fall on the high end.

>>57530106
Gigabyte entirely falls in the low end
Features do not equal quality

>>57530106
>he fell for the ultra durable meme
Don't forget it's actually the gaming motherboards that are the highest end motherboards, you need to buy those ones

>>57530090
Z170 if I wanna be able to oc? So am I good with that cpu cooler?

I'm such a fucking noob sorry guys.

>>57530106
If you get a Z170 motherboard, it will be ready for overclocking. Not that skylake lets you fuck with voltages much anyways. Z170 only exists to overclock skylake CPUs. Maybe the non-z170 "low-end" as you would call it can't support high voltage but then again those are made to not overclock

>>57530106
The ultra durable line is fairly solid as far as mobos go, but don't just try to classify motherboards as good and bad. Just pick a recognizable brand with a warranty, because like anon said, motherboards are often the first component to fail. there's no point in paying extra hundreds of dollars for "motherboard quality" when you really don't gain anything except it working as advertised.
Get the chipset you need, then the features you need, then pick brands
I just hate seeing $400 motherboards in people's build lists when the $100 mobo does the EXACT same things, just without extra paint

>>57530058
>future proofing
>I don't want 1151

>>57530272
Eh, for his use he probably doesn't need it

Real talk is going for a good 2K build right now worthwhile when for less than half the price I could go for a really good 1080p build? Is performance going up and cost going down fast enough to just sit on a 1080p machine for a couple of years and upgrading when 2K/144hz/G-Sync is cheap enough to get into with a budget build?

>>57530436
1440p ("2K" is dumb and relies on the assumption that 1080p is a "1k" unit of pixels) isn't very expensive as it is.
1440p at 144hz? That might be worth waiting for, as there's only 2 or 3 brands that sell those and they're taking full advantage of their position to have crazy high prices
G-sync will likely always be expensive

>>57530436
All talk is real unless you are schizophrenic and delusional. Are you?

>>57530436
1080p now

High res/Hz later

>>57529542
Original asker here.
I wouldn't be playing anything terribly graphically intensive, mostly 2-4 year old games (and some older).

>>57530804
Like I said, $50 1080p monitor. Can't see why anyone would spend more to play old games

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/BKVzkT
does my case come with fans? idk if it does ;(

>>57530902
>http://pcpartpicker.com/list/BKVzkT
Dude, look it up.
there are specs.

For a technology forum, there's a surprising amount of people that don't look things up.

Click on the newegg link to your case, then go to specifications in newegg.

You'll see it there.

>>57530902
Even if it does, it wouldn't hurt to get another one. To keep your Temps low.

DDR3 or DDR4 ram? Does the fact that DDR4 has way higher CAS latency make a difference?

>>57531159
DDR4. It's clocked much higher so it is still faster.

>>57531171
What if I can get the same clock speed for DDR3 as I can for DDR4?

>>57531192
If you're buying now you want DDR4 and of course a platform that can use it.

DDR4 latency is no problem considering the speeds it runs at. RAM latency refers to the number of cycles it takes to retrieve the memory value [or something], so if it's cycling way faster there is no increased time latency

what's the fotm win10 botnet remover nowadays?
Anything extra I can do from outside the VM to block the botnet without preventing internet access?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/bFPw7h

Someone please convince me not to get any or all of these parts

>>57531420
>Someone please convince me not to get any or all of these parts
>2400 RAM instead of 3000/3200
>NEX instead of G2
There you go.

I'll get a gpu later. I'm a bit concerned about the psu since this'll be my first solo build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/jFX44C

>>57531009
ty!!!!!

>>57531505
>this'll be my first solo build
And it looks like this. Do more research or get a prebuild. Also, your peripherals are dogshit.

>>57531521
What's actually wrong with it?

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/g/entoomen careto rate my build and make any suggestions?

Trying to build this on a semi budget.
Mostly for gaming.

Total war games, want to play deathwing on almost max. GTA V on almost max if possible. Mount and blade/fallout with a shit load of mods maxxed out would be good.

The reason the i5 6600 is there and not a 6500 is because a friend is going to buy the cpu as a birthday/christmas present and said he would spend up to £200. So why not spend the full amount since its not my money.

>>57531420
Don't get that monitor. You want >100Hz and Gsync

Also faster RAM as the other anon said

>>57531505
Same as the other guy
3000MHz RAM
Better monitor. If you're getting 1080p 60Hz when not just get a $50 used display

>>57531546
Ignore the keyboard its just a placeholder until I find something better.

>>57531546
Need SSD. 240GB, 60USD
Split RAM into x2 4GB kit
Non shit monitor or buy used

>>57531536
Almost everything.

>>57531611
Can you explain what's wrong? The mobo? Psu?

>>57531546
>So why not spend the full amount since its not my money
>ripping of your friends

>>57531616
Mobo, RAM, PSU, peripherals and your huge meme case.

>>57531608
I was considering a OCZ Trion 150 240 SSD. Is that also a good one?

The 1x8gb stick is slightly cheaper than the 2x4gb. I do not see massive problem

What is wrong with the monitor that I listed? Its like £10 more than used one I can find.

>>57531630

Already asked him if it was fine and he said he didnt care because it was like £10 more than the 6500 and at that point its nothing.

>>57531505
>i7
If you're just using this pc for gaming then an i5 will suffice. Put the money saved towards a better power supply.

>>57531675
I'll be doing some work with cad as well. Which psu do you recommend?>>57531646
I like the space of full atx and the peripherals don't really matter to me, they just work. Changed the ram to 3000mhz but what's wrong with the mobo? Also what psu do you recommend?

>>57531192
The point of DDr4 is that it can reach unbelievable clock speeds at the same voltage, if you're not getting high speed DDR4 you might as well be getting DDR3, they're really not much different, especially when latency goes up with speeds so the difference is even smaller (higher speeds still wins though)

>>57531713
>what psu do you recommend?
EVGA or SeaSonic.
>what's wrong with the mobo?
Way too expensive.
>I like the space of full atx
Sure, but you're wasting a lot of space.
>peripherals don't really matter to me, they just work
Then get a Logitech bundle for like 20 instead.

complete this for best price performance.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/8WXtQV

>>57531795
No and fuck off, nigger. This is not socialist canuckland where you demand shit for free.

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What's the most cost effect build possible? Looking to make a decent gaming build with a 1080p display(might even consider upgrading to a 1440). Also, I have a gtx 970, should I resell it and upgrade to a 1070(or something else) or just try to incorporate it into my new build? Thanks for the advice in advance.

best aftermarket rx 480?
im too intelligent to buy nvidia.

>>57531794
Looking at a 650w seasonic gold.

Z170 mobos at my nearest microcenter are all gone except the $200+ ones, this is the cheapest atm that's still in stock after $30 off and I don't want to buy a gigabyte mobo. I plan to oc later on.

I'll consider a mid tower but I like phantek's full towers.

I already bought the keyboard and mouse a while ago for $45 and $13 respectively. If the mouse breaks I'll get a logitech one. Had some issues with logitech membrane boards but I love their mice.

>>57531841
Literally nothing since you're too dumb to nvidia.

Is Cannon Lake really going to shake up the CPU world enough to justify getting the flagship chip when it's out?

>>57531901
Not really.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/RWmXnn

Can someone weigh in on my new build?

My current system's motherboard is dying and it has an old as fuck 2500k. It still works well, but the options for replacing the motherboard are limited and I need a small PC since space is at a premium for me right now.

So I figured I should just build a new PC.

The H90, PSU, and GPU are all coming from my current PC, the PSU is 4 years old, the cooler 2 years old.

Is there anything else in my computer that should be changed besides those three things, which I plan to change in the future, just not now since I am broke?

>>57531795
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/XFYvbj
Is this something like what you were looking for? If not, I'd be glad to help out with changing it. I left the OS blank because I don't know your preference. It will cost you anywhere from 48-75 leafbucks.

>>57531901
No, but Coffee Lake will have a 6 core consumer i7

>>57531795
Just look through the cheap, highly rated Z170 mobos and see what connectors you need

Case is personal preference, I'd go minimalist

>>57531659
If you only have one stick you'll be running in single channel mode, not double data rate "DDR"

That SSD is fine, ADATA is another option

I got a nice 1080p 60Hz monitor for $50 USD recently. That's like 40bongs, not sure if you go outside though

>>57531962
Depends on what you're using it for

>want 4k UHD big dick tier for muh gaymz
So I'll be waiting for the 1080ti release, but what else would be recommended besides that? I haven't paid much attention to the industry since I've had a PC that took care of everything so far.

Unfortunately, we're getting to the point of where 4k gaming is a real thing (imo) and I'd like to have the experience.

Let's say the budget isn't limited, but exuberant shit like crazy triple gold plated custom loops, etc. aren't in my sights.

i7 minimum.

>>57531962
>>57532005
Games, exclusively.

I don't stream, make videos, etc. Just games.

>>57532005
>>57531911
God dammit, I was saving up for the flagship Cannonlake as my i7 is the 920 from 7 years ago. Yeah yeah, I probably don't need to upgrade, but I'm not paying for this. Long story.

I had hoped it would be a fantastic technological leap worth investing in. Coffee Lake seemed fine, but I wanted that sexy 10nm chip...

Thanks. I'll have to hope it is fantastic and the reviews praise it.

>>57531962
Looks good. Just a couple of things:
>What is this computer going to be used for?
>What OS do you plan on using?
>Group both SSDs into a 1TB ssd, it's about 10 bucks cheaper plus it frees up space.
>Replace the 970 with a 1060, the 1060 is cheaper and has better performance.

Hi, i have a RX480 in an office pc with an old Intel® Core™ i3-2120 Processor
(3M Cache, 3.30 GHz) and 4GB RAM and a SSD. I changed the 300W powersupply for an 450W.
I play GPU intense Games, in FullHD on 60hz.

I wanna change the office pc parts to better one. I can spare 100€ per month. So i buy the new parts in steps. What should i buy first ?

>>57532057
>intel
>fantastic technological leap

That is literally never going to happen. The next 20+ years of intel processors are all already laid out out waiting, each 2-5% more powerful than the last.

>>57531969
biggest trouble for me has been motherboard and case choice.

I don't really need to buy an internal storage drive for now. I have a 1.5tb external.
Will be using Linux. I have a windows 7 and 8.1 key not being used if I ever want to dual boot for gaymes. The game I will probably play most is dota 2. I think I can run whatever other shit in wine too.

I haven't looked at any asrock mobos because most anons say its pretty shit. i would love to have VGA for an old monitor I have that I can use as a secondary display. I think I'm ok with buying an expensive and more reliable motherboard so I can upgrade to a 7700k in maybe 3 years when that becomes cheap enough.

Thanks for actually offering to help though.

>>57532090
ps: oh and i need iommu support

>>57532076
Used for gaming and not much else.

Windows 10 since its either that or 8.1.

I am only getting 1 850 EVO right now. I don't have the money for more atm.

I already have the 970.

How would a 1060 fair for 1080p 144hz? I don't really want to upgrade to a 1070 if I'm staying at 1080p, but I don't really want to stay at 60hz either on a few games like Dota and CS:GO

>>57532050
Drop to x2 8GB 3000MHz RAM
Lose one SSD unless you RAID1
Buy a HDD if you need more space or set up a server

>>57532031
Not ready for 4K yet

>>57532090
Just swap out the CPU for an Ivy Bridge i5 or i7. If you can overclock get an unlocked CPU

>>57532278
It's fine. Any modern graphics card (think 2GB 1050) can run DOTA at 144Hz

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How did i do, /g/?
240 burgers with tax.

>>57532319
You paid $40 too much. There was a 6GB 1060 on sale for $199 after rebate just last week.

>>57532050
Well then adding on to this >>57532076, 32 gb of RAM is very overkill. I would recommend getting 2×4gb sticks, and then one additional 4gb stick if you want to be safe.

>>57532319
meh/10, it's standard
You'll like it

>>57532297
>It's fine.

Thanks man. I'll probably get a cheap build with dual monitors then while I wait for 1440p/144hz to come down in price.

>>57532344
He's on a mini itx, only two slots

>>57532278
For Dota and CSGO yes, for more graphical games no

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>>57526640
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/h4XDJV

I'm planning on building this. This is my first time that I'm going to be building a computer, any suggestions?

What's a good brand of hard drives?

>>57532340
Where? MSI?

>>57532507
I have that motherboard in pic related paired with an i7-5775C. It's alright. You're using a different board on a different socket in your build though.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/mtdyVY
VS
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/X8Kw7h

mostly will be shitposting and video streaming but I would like to play a few games. Any actual computing I do could be handled on a calculator.

>>57532614
>>57532507
I forgot to mention that pic is unrelated

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So I'm reading through the stats of the Gtx 1070 and 1080, and they seem really similar. I'm no expert by any means, am I missing something? Why pay almost $300 extra for such a minimal performance boost?

Or am I downplaying the boost entirely?

>>57532794
The boost is noticeable, but not really worth $300 unless money is no object to you.

Bootleg SLI 1060s cost about half as much as a 1080 and have the same performance (hence why they don't have SLI bridges or drivers that actually support SLI, because the whole thing is a sham), but that's how it goes.

Capitalism.

I asked this question last thread but i fell asleep befire getting a reply:

I honestly don't have any idea what goes into building a computer so how hard would it be to simply buy the same parts as someone else and assemble them?

I've heard that building a computer is as simple as plugging in the right parts but I don't have the money to figure out what the right parts are.

As far as budget goes I can spend between 3-5k (that also includes monitors of which i plan to get 3).

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>>57526640
>Significantly outdated "Good" and "Very Good" tiers

>>57532794
With all graphics cards, you hit an inflection point somewhere around the ~$200 mark. After that, you pay a lot more for extra performance, and the performance gain is always smaller than the price increase.

>>57532946
will remove from the next OP

sorry lad :^)

>>57532894
Black Fridays comming up though, do you think a 1080 would drop down to a reasonable price?

recommend me some good minimalist mid tower ATX cases

>>57532985
Sorry for a double post

I know "reasonable price" is debatable, but bear with me.

>>57532920
What will the computer be used for?

We can help you pick the parts.

3-5k what? That's a lot for USD, you can get a pretty outstanding setup for that much money. But 3-5k foreign monopoly money might not get you as much.

Any recommendations for a low-power CPU to be used in a torrentbox?

Do you guys think an i5 6600K is still going to be competitive ~4 years from now?

Would I be wasting more money by getting an i5 6500 right now and upgrading to a completely different CPU in a few years or by getting a 6600K right now and it being overkill until I get a new GPU?

>>57533008
Yeah thats USD.
I just want a computer that runs really well now and wont have to be significantly upgraded for a few years plus like i said i want a few monitors attached to it and im not sure how much those are either..

Why is some DDR4 3200 MHz ram $400 for 16gb and some is $100 for the same specs?

>>57532985
Nope I don't expect there would be any signficant discounts on 1080s until the 1080Ti comes out, and even then, marginal at best discounts.

>>57532703
kids here only know intel k cpus and gayming.
amdis dead in the water right now. You could wait for Zen and Kaby Lake so you can get a skylake cheaper when you invariably go with intel for performance.

>>57533029
You can always overclock, and higher end CPUs don't really get obsolete quickly, 2500ks with overclocks are still going strong 4790whatevers still kick ass

>>57533077
Maybe old units and ourdated prices? Maybe they're just meme ram

>>57533077
Because they just list a couple outrageously priced parts for shits and giggles because a couple retarded teenagers with rich parents will just get whatever is most expensive because they think its the best.

RAM speed is irrelevant.

The difference between the cheapest most budget DDR4 and the most expensive "high end" Corsair Dominator type bullshit is negligible... We are talking like 1% increased performance, if even that.

Can someone rate my ITX build and give it a little criticism if necessary?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/NrNtQV

Also, having a 240mm rad with 2 x 120mm fans would be quieter than one 140mm fan + rad right? The larger rad means each fan wouldn't have to work as hard individually thus keeping the noise down?

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http://pcpartpicker.com/list/fQQm3F

This good? Will mostly be gaming with a budget of 580 dollars.

>>57533139
Forgot to mention already have a hard drive.

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I want to build a pc solely for the purpose of playing League of Legends.

Any recomendations?

>>57533247
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/3m944C

Will do just fine for you.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/7b3L4C

Can anyone recommend ways to trim this build down? It's mostly for low-graphics-high-FPS games, and music recording/editing (´･ω･`)

>>57532120
>1.5tb external drive
OK then, just remove the 1TB internal from the list.
>using Linux
OK then, replace the RX 480 with a GTX 1060
>Windows 7 key
Will add to list.
>I'm fine with buying a more expensive and reliable mobo
Will change the mobo.
>VGA second moniter
Use a HDMI to VGA adapter. Costs 10 leafbucks. You can find it at https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B016LVT51G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479260695&sr=8-1&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=hdmi+to+vga+adapter (For some reason PcPartPicker won't let me enter it in ther)
You can look at the new list here: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/CgGpr7

>>57532507
Monitor sucks bigtime. 23" is small enough

>>57532532
HGST

>>57532703
Get the Pentium build, but get slower RAM because that board can't run RAM at past 2133. That 3000MHz will be downclocked.

>>57532794
The 1080 isn't worth it. The 1080Ti will be though

>>57532920
Lots of services do that, but building a rig isn't hard, and you really want to have some ability to troubleshoot, which means getting familiar with the hardware

>>57532946
I didn't start this one.

You really need to add an i5 option to any tier with 470/480/1060 tier graphics card. i3s are pretty weak and will be the bottleneck in quite a few games

>>57533010
Look through the Skylake T (low power) CPUs

>>57533029
Hard to say. AMD is about to shake up the CPU market so who knows how Intel will respond. They're already adding hyperthreading to a Pentium or two and Coffee Lake will have a six core consumer i7. If I were buying I'd get a Z170 and an i5 6500 and upgrade to an unlocked 4c/8t i7 eventually when they're significantly cheaper

What is your current CPU?

>>57533126
It's fine, but the 1070 is overkill for anything but a nice monitor

>>57533139
Needs SSD. Drop to a cheaper gfx card if you have to in order to afford the SSD

>>57533247
A laptop. Otherwise an i3 6100 and use the iGP

>>57533452
>It's fine, but the 1070 is overkill for anything but a nice monitor
Planning on getting a 3440x1440 ultrawide, 1070 is a good choice for that right?

>>57533407
Cheaper graphics card
3000MHz RAM if you stay with the Z170
Your CPU can't OC, so you can safely drop to a B150 (get 2133 RAM)
500W PSU semimodular

>>57533480
Yep

>>57533407
Remove the Z170 mobo, only good if you have a K cpu. Replace it with an MSI H110M, it'll work just as well at ~$50 cheaper.

>>57533452
Cool. So something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/HGST-Ultrastar-7K3000-7200rpm-0F12455/dp/B004Q3QMA4/ref=lp_10067341011_1_4?srs=10067341011&ie=UTF8&qid=1479264566&sr=8-4

Thinking of putting it in this or something like it to store all my po- data
https://www.amazon.com/ORICO-Toolfree-External-Enclosure-Support/dp/B00GAML7OK/ref=lp_160354011_1_7?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471058110&sr=1-7

>>57533555
I've had a few of those external enclosures, and I don't like them. The external power supply requirement sucks. I'd get a 2.5" HDD and put it in an enclosure because it can be powered by USB alone

That's a good hard drive though

>>57533555
>>57533616
So something like this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2W02KN0922
1TB should be enough for teh pr0nz

>>57533126
>Also, having a 240mm rad with 2 x 120mm fans would be quieter than one 140mm fan + rad right? The larger rad means each fan wouldn't have to work as hard individually thus keeping the noise down?
bumping for an answer to this question, referring to an all in one CPU cooler 140mm rad vs 240mm rad

>>57533502
>>57533529
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/76Yvbj

Is this better? I changed the RAM and motherboard and PSU, but I couldn't find a semimodular 500W that wasn't more expensive than my first one and I didn't know which B150 to get so I went with the H110M. Will I need to change my case because I'm using a different type of motherboard?

>>57533616
Alright, that's nice to know. Less cables to work with is always a plus and I don't really -need- 2TB. Yet.
Which enclosure do you suggest?
>>57533707
Rufl. It's not ALL porn. Some of it's temporary storage for moving from computer to new.

Do you need faster RAM to overclock your CPU?

All the guides and videos I watch that compare different RAM speeds show them all perfomring the same.

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>>57533748
Case is fine, but not the best in general. It supports the mATX form factor. I mean wtf are you going to use all those front bays for? I'd get a case without them, or with fewer bays

>>57533776
>Which enclosure do you suggest?
I don't really have a rec, mine are chinkshit

>>57533800
It's not required, but pic related. From the eurogamer i5 6500 review

>>57533429
take a look at this

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/dZk22R

Is this a good motherboard? It comes with built in Wifi which is neat. I think I would still be inclined to route an ethernet cord to my room though.

>>57533711
It's going to be quiet either way, as long as you keep the airflow unrestricted and have proper intake / exhaust.. but x2 fans means twice the risk of a squeaky ball bearing IMO

>>57533806
>eurogamer i5 6500

They mention this all holds true for non-K processors.

So if I have a 6600k will the RAM speed matter less?

>>57533848
Have you even used linux before? Who knows if you'll even be able to get drivers for that onboard wifi

Linux works best with older shit

>>57533877
No. Notice that they OC the i5 6500 using the BLCK method

If you're getting a Z170 there is literally no reason not to get 3000MHz RAM considering it adds a whopping $10 to the cost of the build.

>>57533855
The setup I'm aiming for will have a huge 200mm fan at the front, 240mm rad at the top with the two 120mm fans on it, and then one 140mm fan at the back.

I'm thinking maybe the 240mm rad is overkill for an i5-6600k and maybe I should just opt for the 140mm rad + fan combo. Seems like I might just be wasting space by not having a 240mm rad though

>>57533884
yes I've been using it since 2013

>>57526666
>RX480
Nah, it's the 1060 6GB with 6600k that takes the cake

>>57533916
>Wanting to get dicked by Nvidia
>2016
I shiggy diggy

>>57533944
>amdrone presents his well-thought out and evidenced argument

Any changes I should make? I already have a graphics card is it's not on the list.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/cBHsm8

>>57533960
Don't come crying to me when Nvidia abandons another line of cards

Is 1333mhz for RAM that shit gaming performance wise?

>>57533967
>here we observe the amdrone ignoring the debate at hand and is, to say, "moving the goalposts"

>>57533980
>1438 Hijri
>still running DDR3

>>57533980
They haven't made RAM that slow since DDR2.

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>>57533961
Need SSD
3000MHz RAM

>>57533986
It's not like your original assertion had any evidence to back it up nvidiot

How is my build?
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/gL4VD8

Sqt isn't up, can I put a 1050ti into an optiplex 960? Can pretty much any computer have a graphics card installed in it?

>>57533848
It looks good enough if you feel like it would be good then you should probably get it. Although I personally don't see the point if you're just going to put an ethernet connection in there anyway.
Also, >>57533884 brings up a very good point.

>>57534008
Are you literally retarded? For DDR3 the JEDEC spec includes speeds all the way down to 800 MHz

>>57534018
Personally I'd get a 240GB SSD (they're only $20 more)
and an RX 470, only $20-30 more than a 1050Ti for a LOT more perf. The 1050Ti is a card designed for people who want to turn a prebuilt into a gaminng PC (no PCIe power connectors necessary on some models).

want to build a new system next year on the new LGA 2066 R4 socket with a skylake-x CPU.

However as I understand it, that chipset will not utilise PCI express 4.

Since the spec for pcie4 is finalised next year, is it a big missed opportunity for intel? The next high-end chipset won't come for many years.

So if I want a top of the line PC with tonnes of bandwidth for graphics cards and NVMe SSDs, what do?

I don't want to miss out of pcie4, or is it just a meme and graphics cards will have enough bandwidth for years to come?

>>57534028
Yes, but look at the Optiplex 9010

>>57534077
>is it a big missed opportunity for intel?
If by that you mean an excellent jewish trick, you are correct.

>>57534054
Fuck the 470, powercolor is going all out nerds
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131706

>>57534099
Pretty good deal if you like Civ6 and want it in your steam library

>>57534092
Yeh but what do we do about it? If I spend 5k on a rig there, I'm not going to build another one for a while.

The question is, how important/urgent is pcie4?

>>57534029
what do you think of this mobo

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/8rvZxr/asus-z170-pro-gamingaura-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z170-pro-gamingaura

I like the amount of ports it has over the asus z170A as well as the clean black/grey look.

I think the wifi part would be pointless if I'm going to route an ethernet cable anyways.

What's the best $150-170 Mobo?

is a pentium anniversary edition with a z97 a good idea for budget gaming, or should i go for something newer?

>>57534142
Really not sure
https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Titan-X-Performance-PCI-E-3-0-x8-vs-x16-851/

>>57534213
There will be an $80 Pentium on the LGA1151 socket out soon with two cores and hyperthreading

>>57533806
>I'd get a case without them, or with fewer bays

You're right. I've been looking for a better case but I can't find one that obviously has good airflow (´･ω･`)

Would an NZXT S340 or a NZXT Source 530 work out okay for me? I'm worried that my non-modular PSU will muddle up airflow

Seasonic m12II 620 or EVGA GQ 650w? Both have a 9.6 on Johnnyguru. I don't care about efficiency, just reliability. They're both $70 right now. I'm only using about 500w.

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>>57534188
Probably the most vague question I've ever read in a /pcbg/ thread.
t. Fred

>>57526640

Are the people at shutterstock trolls or just literally retarded?

>>57534341
Z170 non meme tier. I like the look of the ultra durable boards but everyone says gigabyte is trash.

Recommended me a good mechanical keyboard. No meme shit.

>>57534368
asus z170a

>>57534392
Steel Series 6vG2

or however that last bit setup, I got that shit and it works fucking great.

Bitch to clean though

which reminds me

Fuck, I don't wanna spend 2 hours cleaning this tomorrow.

>>57534392
>>>/g/mkg/

I was cleaning my heatsink and when I went to put it back on two of the flimsy plastic pins that hold it on snapped off. So now I'm looking to replace it, but I want something that uses a more reliable way to connect to the PC, like screws or maybe just better clips, idk.

Anyone have any suggestions on a good Intel heatsink that is under say $20 that uses a less fragile means of anchoring? I hear arctic cooler is good but there's a lot to choose from. Wondering if anyone has input. Thanks

Is DisplayPort something the motherboard needs to support, or just the GPU?

I already have bought some parts. RAM is left blank because I will pick up the cheapest 2x8GB kit I can get. CPU and mobo will be from Microcenter. I'm doing the gamen (1080p 60fps) and some light CAD work. I want it to last for 5 years or so. I might upgrade the GPU in between.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/djMzkT

Biggest concern is the CPU. Do I go for the 6700k, or get the 6600k. DX12 has been seeing good benefits with hyperthreading, is it worth it to sink a couple extra bux into the CPU for longer lasting performance? Do you guys see there being greater benefits to having 8 threads in the next 5 years?

>>57534368
>>57534397
Is the Asus Z-170A(R) good? It looks like it but it wouldn't be the first time Asus has jewed someone.

>>57534541
afaik just the GPU needs a displayport plug

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So here's my dilemma

Here pictured is my lovely desktop, a 2006 HP Pavilion m7750n. I can't seem to let go of it.

>4GB of DDR2 RAM (latency/frequency unknown)
>1GB AMD Radeon 5770 HD
>2.66GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+

I love it to death, but the cpu bottleneck makes CSGO nearly unplayable. I'm a broke college student, and I want to upgrade the best that I can with the most power per buck possible. Keeping my old case and graphics card.

Used parts-wise
1. The size of the case will allow for a micro atx board. (chipset needs to be compatible with selected cpu)
2. I'd like to go with an i5 or i7 from no longer back that Sandy Bridge ~2011

I will purchase new memory, storage, and power supply. Any help that I can get searching the internet would be great!

>>57534687
>build me a computer, 4chan

fuck you. go to pcpartpicker and figure it out yourself.

>>57534687
you're better off just saving and building a machine. Or you can find refurbished xeons on ebay being sold ridiculously cheap.

>>57534699
you can get mad if you want to

>>57534550
can anyone give input?

>>57534687
keep the case, ditch literally everything else. use logicalincrements to find something within your budget. Pretty much any modern hardware will run cs:go at 60fps or well above. get like an intel i3-6100, 4gb ddr4 ram, and a used gtx 750ti off craigslist / ebay. Get any 7200rpm hard drive with the storage you want.

>>57534749

I'll check it out.

>>57534883

I'll check this out too, thanks!

>>57534550
It will definitely be better to have more threads in the future. If you were just going for a 2 year build the benefits may be minimal, but I fully expect games and other programs to take advantage of more cores within 5 years. You can already see it sort of happening with DX12. I'd say the 6700K is worth it for your needs.

>>57534541
You should buy a mobo with a DP anyway. Your CPU will likely have an iGP and you may want to use it

>>57534550
Get 3000MHz RAM

>>57534687
Get a cheap prebuilt or even an optiplex 9010 and add a 1050Ti

Otherwise
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/pcbg/saved/

>>57534912
Thank you for validating my opinion!

>>57534934
Any reason in particular? Longevity? I was originally planning on 3000MHz but read that the improvements are minimal.

>>57534550
Also, I forgot to mention that I will be playing mostly Forza Horizon 3 for now.

>>57534972
thanks!

>>57534934
>Your CPU will likely have an iGP and you may want to use it

The i5 6500 has integrated graphics right? This is my build right now http://pcpartpicker.com/list/wHwL4C

I followed some other anons' advice and downgrade the motherboard to that. Should I upgrade it again to one that supports DisplayPort? And is 2133 MHz RAM good enough for my GPU/CPU (since that's all the motherboard supports)?

What should I take care if I'm using a pcie x1 extender

>>57535031
There are definitely H110s out there with DP. (Could get B150) Yes, the 6500 has an iGP.

All your chipset will support is 2133

>>57534977
See >>57533806

>>57534341
Is that Veronica Avluv?

My desktop is having a few issues, and it's getting a bit old, so I was looking to replace most of it. Generally used for a lot of gaming, videos, multi-tasking using two monitors, and I was hoping to make it last for a while without needed to do any upgrades for a while. I was looking at these parts here:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/JPvPKZ
Anything that would be good to change to save on some money or improve the performance at all?

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Can someone explain the difference between nvidia card manufacturers? I get that they're the same chipset with different casing, but how would you rank them? Why would I go with one brand over another?


Recently I've heard that evga cards are lighting on fire and asus/msi is the way to go, but I want to learn more.

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So build my friend a budget build with pic related
>Carbide Spec-01
Thing is it only has a front fan and need to buy a back one.
Stupid question but all 120mm fans are the same in term where the holes are positioned right?

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>>57526640
Fuck yeah housefire edition.

>>57535534
Different cards with the same GPU inside may have:
-Different heatsink/fans, which leads to
-Different ability to dissipate heat, which leads to
-Different average operating temps, and
-Different noise levels

Check reviews, see which card gives the best temps and lowest noise. If roughly the same temps/noise, get the card with the better warranty. If that is ALSO the same, get whichever card has a nicer colour. Or flip a coin.

>>57535513
Drop to 2133MHz RAM; the H110 you've got can't utilize faster RAM at its full speed

>>57535685
Why

Which one do I go for /g/? Bearing in mind I don't think the motherboard I have goes over 2133MHz

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>>57536008
Picture didn't post for some reason
2x4GB of better ram, or 2x8GB of cheaper ram

>>57536029
I assume by better you mean has flashy heat shields and costs more?

>>57536046
Does PC4-17000 v 19200 not make enough of a difference to bother then?

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>>57535539

>Stupid question but all 120mm fans are the same in term where the holes are positioned right?

Yes, I own the same case and I already had an extra fan from a previous build. You are over thinking it senpai. Any 120mm fan will work just fine.

>>57536092
Those number are proportionately related to the speed of the RAM, so no.

>>57526930
But anon! They look like poo!

>>57532005
Even with one stick of RAM, it will still be double data rate RAM (DDR), you meant to say that it won't be in a dual-channel configuration

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I bought some cheap shitty chinese RAM off of eBay, and my bios and windows only detects half of the installed amount, while speccy detects all of the ram. How do I fix this?

>>57533877
If you buy the 6600K then RAM speeds won't change as you overclock. You adjust the multiplier, which is set at x39. Base clock (BCLK) is set at 100MHz, and this is the thing you change when overclocking non-K CPUs.
BCLK OC at 4.4GHz:
x39 multiplier x 112.82MHz base = 4.4GHz
Regular K overclock at 4.4GHz:
x44 multiplier x 100MHz base = 4.4GHz

Note that the base clock increased by 12% in the first example, so your RAM speed would also increase by 12% - RAM frequency is also tied to the base clock of the CPU, which is why doing a BCLK overclock increases your RAM speed.

http://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/rM9VD8

First build. How badly did i fuck up?
Also do i need to buy some fans and stick them in there too? How many?

>>57537652
>bronze 520W PSU
>82 bucks
Don't. That's completely overpriced and get cheaper RAM.

What motherboard should I get for my i5 6600k processor? Looking to spend a max of $150 on it, its for vidya and Ill build the rest around the motherboard

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Looking for advice on my build. My goal is to be able to hit 60fps at 1920x1200 on new and future games, is this enough for that?

see pic or http://pcpartpicker.com/list/2T6CD8

>>57537974
Get 3000 RAM and the G2 instead of the GS you cheap nigger.
>60fps at 1920x1200 on new and future games
Current yes, future no. You'll probably need to replace the GPU in 2-3 yeats if you want high/ultra/ whatever setting, if you're fine with medium or only play non-demanding titles, you're absolutely good to go.
>Dell U2415
Good monitor, but no idea if it has ghosting, high latency or other issues. This thing is meant for the office.

>>57537998
The G2 is actually the same price over here. I went with the GS because OEM is Seasonic but you're saying the G2 is better quality?

Also I was under the impression that 3000 RAM only gave like one or two % increase in performance, maybe I got memed.

I'll consider getting a 1070 or even 1080 then.

Also I'll check more reviews on the monitor to see if it there are any issues.

Thanks for the help anon.

>>57534180
Looks good, the design is something I like too.
Overall, I think this is your best option.

>>57538050
G2 OEM is Super Flower, both are good, but the G2 is better.
3000 RAM is not that important for gaymen only, but the price difference isn't that huge, so why not get the better RAM.
1080 is overkill for 1080p, get the 1070 is you want to keep your GPU for more than 2-3 years.

Recently bought a rosewill stealth case.
>fans come connected incorrectly, causing a shortcircuit when powering on the machine
>there is no documentation whatsoever on how to connect the fans correctly
>top fan isn't powered at all
>thumbscrews on expansion slots needed pliers to loosen
>no space to put the wires behind the back without forcing the panel in place
>wires stored in the lower drive bays hit the front fan and fuck it up
>bad positioning to get wires to/from the back for cable management
>low-quality window gets scratched just by being laid on the ground (what the fuck is this made of? Even plastic isn't that bad)
What a meme. Next time I'm buying a $1000 case. Fuck everything.
Don't do like me, /g/, don't cheap out on a case.

>>57538654
What $1000 case?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Jb4bwV
Gaming PC planning to play at 1440p with 144Hz. How long will this last me? 2k budget.

>>57538986
About 1 hour 37 minutes (how long it should take you to install wangblows and a game to test out your setup and realize you can do neither 1440p 60fps nor 1080p 144hz with it)

>>57539066
Can you suggest a proper gaming pc build? Budget is $3k, make a pc build that can play at 1440p 60fps.

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Just ordered this beautiful thing.

I hope its worth the $175 total. Fucking taxes and shipping in leafland.

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>>57526640
$600 budget in US, 1080p 60hz for now - 144hz in future. Went with that z170 board for BLCK OC and 3000mhz ram

>>57540180
its only good because of the combo

nice find

>>57540200
I only expect to got to like 4.1 on the stock cooler, I'm going to pick up a budget cooler later and set it to 4.5-4.6.

>>57536585
Could be that the RAM is only half what it's marketed as and speccy is wrong/fooled by the chinks

>>57537652
The 1070 is overkill for 1080p

>>57537864
Start by getting the overclocking chipset (Z170) then pick the form factor you want.. Then # and type of USB.. Then whatever video port you need

>>57537974
Get 3000MHz RAM

>>57538050
Stick with the 1060

>>57538654
Get a fan control for a 5.25 bay, also call rosewill support

>>57538986
Get SSD, otherwise good build

>>57540180
Not sure about that PSU

>>57539312
This guy has a good build >>57538986, one of the important things is to get a >100Hz gsync monitor. If you really want to spend the money, the upcoming 1080Ti will be worth it. Can also swap out the unlocked i5 for an unlocked i7

>>57540755
I have one in my build and it's been working since 2009. They used to be the biggest name in PSU

>>57527264
get a 650w psu that can handle overclocking well

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>>57526640
sup /g/ I'm ready to get berated for buying a 1080.

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/tXDGxY
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/tXDGxY/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£218.28 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£29.97 @ Eclipse Computers)
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£87.60 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (£84.98 @ Novatech)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£91.98 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£43.88 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card (£656.99 @ Ebuyer)
Case: *Corsair Carbide 400C ATX Mid Tower Case (£89.99 @ Novatech)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£79.99 @ Amazon UK)
Monitor: Dell S2417DG 23.8" 165Hz Monitor (£440.00 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £1823.66


Anything obviously wrong ? / R8

>>57541216
>Western Digital Caviar Blue
the WD blues are hot fucking garbage. also get an AIO liquid cooler.

>>57541216
>a 24 inch 1440p 165hz monitor with G-sync.

Oh baby, why is this not more popular?

Does it make sense to get new sub-100$ (europe prices) gpu like r460 or gf730?

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>>57541200
>black friday soon
>1080ti soon

>buys a 1080 now

>>57541268
>TN

>>57541372
black friday wont have any gpu deals, in fact its reliably good for one thing, and thats storage. Sure I'd wait a week, but don't get your hopes up. Plus the ti is going to be hundreds more than the 1080, so unless its in your price bracket, i'd just buy the 80.

>>57541200
>sodomized by nvidia
>still wants more punishment
Now where'd I leave the chastity device? Oh wait, you just bought one

>>57541279
Maybe, best bang for buck is RX470

Got PC boot up issues.

I press the power button, get a flash of green (the power LED, usually a steady green), the fans spin up for a split second and then nothing.

Curiously enough, it's only an intermittent problem.

Not confirmed it but it seems as though it seems to happen if the PC has been powered down for a while.

I was thinking a dodgy PSU but I'm not sure.

Any ideas?

>>57541200
>rig

What's the difference between

A. http://pcpartpicker.com/product/cpw323/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd2002faex

And

B.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/XtjG3C/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd2003fzex


I bought A a few years ago and plan on buying another. Is there any reason to buy B at all? It just seems like you'd end up paying more for the exact same product, just slightly newer.

>>57541757
Internals, you can even see it on the picture, but honestly.. i doubt it will make a noticable difference.

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my friend insists on getting a meme-board and has this picked out. is there anything similarly specced in the meme-board sphere that isn't ugly as sin?

>>57542138
Asus pro gaming aura.

NO GAYMING MEME COLOURS

PLETHORA OF PORTS.

Literally the only board in the same price range that doesn't have some gayass colours on it.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/8rvZxr/asus-z170-pro-gamingaura-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z170-pro-gamingaura

>le gayman lights

just disable them.

Or someone else suggest something similarily specced with a black/neutral colour scheme.

>>57542138
Then insist that your friend is a complete retard for wanting such meme shit.
If he really wants to spend his shekkels like the good goy he is, tell him to get the Gigabyte Z170X-UD5. That's a great non gaymur trash mobo.

>>57542194
>Asus pro gaming aura
>le gayman lights
>just disable them
Or maybe buy the cheaper standard version of the Asus Pro Gaming without the lights?
Or maybe get a mobo without any fancy """"""GAMING PRO BAZOOKA DOMINATOR"""""" name tag you just pay extra for?

>>57542194
already tried - 3 star newegg ratings have scared him away from asus boards

>>57542197
already tried - he objects to the fact that there are usb 2 ports on the back. i know, i know...

>>57542236
>there are usb 2 ports on the back
What? 2 ports less than other non meme boards, or what do you mean?

New thread
>>57542640
>>57542640
>>57542640

>>57542303
there is no logic to his objections.

he's committed to the g7 now 'because it has lights on it'