/pcbg/ - PC Building General

Budget gaming Pc looking for feedback.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yrLTzM

Is that 850 evo 500gb @ 129.99 a good deal? It also comes with that shit watch dogs 2.

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Building a budget PC for my friend:

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/FZ7jNN

The only thing I'm not sure about is the Mini Tower case. The build is using a Micro ATX motherboard, so I figured he could save some money by buying a Micro ATX case. I have no experience with these smaller cases, I'm just wondering if there will be any heating issues with a stock i3 6100 and an RX470?

I threw this micro build together in like five minutes. What do you think?

>>57680240
why not just get a 4gb rx 480?

>>57680275
Cheapest 4GB RX480 is $290 in Canada.

I don't know if it's worth the extra $60 considering my friend has an ideal budget of $600 before tax.

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To everyone building a new PC, remember to enable the XMP profiles in BIOS if you use RAM faster than 2000Mhz.
Doesn't mean a thing if you have 3000Mhz+ RAM, because it's going to run at the default 2133mhz speed, if XMP isn't activated and it's not activated by default.

Also if you have already built your PC, check your RAM speed and if it matches what it's supposed to be.

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4TKmFd

is this a good deal? I think its a really good deal!

With mostly be using it for gaming.

>z170 mobo
for 75 bucks thats a good deal for an upgrade path, fight me.

>>57680231
its decent if you want shit dogs 2

so how reliable are solid state drives?

I keep hearing horror stories about data deleting over time

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Would a PCI card fit into the 2nd PCI slot if there's a GPU present 2 slots above? The seller tried to convince me that it would, but judging from sight and comparing it on my old mobo, there's just no way.
Would it fit? Am I overthinking this?

https://imgflip.com/i/1et997

>>57680579
More reliable than HDDs. We're those stories from this decade?

>>57680610
depends on the width of the gpu.

what gpu is it?

>>57680610
Depends on how big the GPU is, it would probably be a tight fit if the GPU is anything decent.

Which gpu should I buy? MSI gtx1070 gamingx or gigabyte gtx1070 windforce oc. The gigabyte one is 75$ more cheaper. They both fit my budget, but i think i can spend that money elsewhere.

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Buying a Windows OEM key for a personal build causes some kind of issue, warranty-wise right?

>>57680626

A low-end GT 630 and also an old Nvidia 8800GT, with the same profile (height).
Why do they create those slots so close to each other? The first PCI one is obviously going to be wasted with a dedicated graphics card next to it. Do they expect people not to use a dedicated GPU? It would kind of explain it, because it's a budget motherboard.

>>57680786
Windows doesn't come with warranty anyway.

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http://pcpartpicker.com/list/R69FsJ
I'm probably going to get this today on the black friday sales. I'm new to this thing and if there is any final feedback, it would be greatly appreciated.

>>57680882
i5 6600k at microcenterrrrrrrr

I figure this is kinda the correct place to ask.

I'm buying ram for my server. But I noticed that it has a PCI express slot available. What should I buy for it?

I don't want to go too expensive. Maybe a cheap $40 videocard. But I'm wondering if there's something else that I should put.

>>57680901
Oh yeah. And it's a low profile slot

>>57680900
Thanks for telling me about that!

Anybody seen any good 4GBx2 DDR3 deals?

My current has been a bit slow recently but I haven't found any good deals

>>57680524
Anyone? I dont want to fuck up.

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>Phenom II X4 955BE
>GTX 770 2 GB
>only 4 GB RAM as one of my sticks died
>HDD that sounds and acts like it's slowly dying

Current good deals in my area:
>mediocre Crucial MX300 shit
>SanDisk Z400s, which I don't know anything about, but seems absolutely horrible
>i5 6600k + MSI Z170A PC MATE + Kingston Value DDR4 8 GB + some shitty Akasa cooler
>ZOTAC GTX1060 6 GB
I don't know what the fuck to do. Gonna use it for gaming

Planning to upgrade to an i7 and a GTX 1080 soon after almost a decade of my current build. Is my motherboard fine for this or should I go ahead and purchase a new one as well?
Motherboard is a gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R.

R8 my christmas list build?
ASUS Z97-A
Intel Core i5-6600K
CORSAIR CX650M
WD Black 1TB HDD
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070
2x8 ram

>>57680901
What do you NEED to buy for it? Seems kind of unnecessary to have a (dedicated) GPU for a server.

>>57680996
why no SSD, goy?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DJG4BP

How's this; desiring constant 60+ fps, in 1920x1080, in games like Poe and Grim Dawn. Fine with disabling post processing and other graphic options if need be.

Wanted to pick up a 1070 and a 2tb HD today, but the sales aren't particularly impressive.

Should I just buy my stuff now or wait till Monday?

>>57681095
That's where I'm saving money in the initial build. Gonna upgrade to a 1 or 2 TB SSD down the road when some more money comes in

>>57680996
Spend the extra $50 or so to get a 2tb harddrive. You'd be surprised how little 1tb is.

>>57681051
>What do you NEED to buy for it?
That's the problem. I'm just buying stuff for the sake of having it.

>Seems kind of unnecessary to have a (dedicated) GPU for a server
Depends on the type of server, I'd agree. But I'm learning OpenGL right now. I'm doing all of my programming on my computer. It'd be nice to have all my programming located in one area. So that if I'm on my laptop or I'm bored at work, I can continue off where I left off.

And the integrated GPU isn't very powerful to handle all of that + what I'm currently doing on it now.

>>57680136
You can upgrade to 16 gigs if you don't mind going to ddr3. I would suggest switching the vcard to a gtx 1050 ti. Get 16gigs of ddr3.lok for a AMD core for around 60-100 you can get a lot better amd core for cheeper. Then you will have to switch your mother bord also. But doing this you get the extra ram for cheeper or same price wich alot more games need beacuse 8 gigs is starting to stugglr I can post a part list if needed

Could you guys recommend me a 1080p IPS monitor that's on sale? I've been using a shifty TV as a monitor for so long.

>>57681150
I know what I'm getting into storage-wise. Going to replace the HDD with 2tb SSD in time.
Currently gaming on a 700gb HDD with a 1tb external HDD for all my content creation files.

>>57681161
That's fair enough, but a GPU you can get for $40 probably won't be much better than the integrated one you already have.

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Tasty looking pic OP, wish were real

>>57681235
seconded

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zn3Gnn
tell me why this isnt perfect

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/72NwkT
Rate my build. i'm at my absolute maximum budget here. Very little wiggle room.

>>57681284
i5 6600k at microcenterrrrrrrr save yaself 10 bucks,
but if you cant thats fine aswell

>>57681281
>$220 overclockable CPU with $7 cooler
>PSU with twice the capacity it needs to be; overpriced, too
>$100 case, 16 GB of RAM, $220 CPU with a fucking 1060

What's more worth it, a 1080p IPS 60 hz monitor or a 1080p TN 120 hz monitor? I'm looking for one around $200, but I don't know what to go with.

>>57681363
*144 hz

Anyone net any good black friday deals yet or still waiting on monday?

>>57681238
Ohhhhh I wouldn't be too sure about that.

I just checked what graphics card I have on here.

$ lspci | grep -i --color 'vga\|3d\|2d'
01:00.1 VGA compatible controller: Matrox Electronics Systems Ltd. MGA G200EH

I'm not even sure what this is, honestly.

Live in Canada

i5-6600k for $285

or

i7-6700k for $400

Which one should I get. I will be running some vms and doing some video editing/streaming.

What do you all think about this build over clicking the cpu to 4 or 4.2? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4wzTzM

>>57681353
I agree with everything except the 1060 part. Explain

>>57681444
With all the money you're spending, you really should be aiming for a 1070.

>>57681461
Would you say the i5 is overkill for a 1060?

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>>57681132
Pls respond

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/CwalkPinoy/saved/xjywrH

my current build.
i know its shit choice of components, that was mostly my fault back in the days of ignorance.

also: check out #reddit-buildapc on freenode if you want to know why you suck at building computers.

>>57681476
Kind of? Obviously depends on how long you're planning to keep the build and if you plan to get a new GPU at some point. If you're not going to upgrade the GPU at some point, yeah, the i5 is an overkill. A 6500 and h170/b150 MOBO would make for a more balanced build.

>>57681533
Would the same apply for an AMD based GPU like the RX 480, considering the driver overhead? Wouldn't the 6600k be better because the drivers get better with time?

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Basically following logical increment's shit tier recommendations, except picking up some Black Friday deals.

Specifically I'm not 100% sure the case will work for this. I'm not trying to play new games or max settings or 1080p 60fps, I don't super give a shit. I'm just tired of having a computer that can barely play fuckin Torchlight, and can't handle Steam games that look like they're from the SNES.

Can anyone confirm this will/will not work, point out any glaring issues?

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HELP PLEASE!

There's plenty of Black Friday offers today so I'm going for a new GPU

I've already gotten a new monitor with freesync(40-144hz) and now need a GPU

The options are: AMD 480 4GB for 1900 swedenmoneys - works with freesync

Geforce 1060 3GB for 1800 swedenmoneys

Geforce 1060 6GB for ~2500 swedenmoneys

What do? I hear that the 480 isn't that far off from the 1060 in performance, and freesync I supposed to be pretty good

If you want to be confused by vikingspeech: https://www.netonnet.se/art/komponenter/grafikkort/amd/xfx-radeon-rx-480-rs-4gb/236443.8988/?utm_source=prisjakt.nu&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=prisjakt_prisjamforelse

>>57681388
>>57681238
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/compare.php?cmp%5B%5D=2705&cmp%5B%5D=2906&cmp%5B%5D=267

Yep. Even a Radeon HD 6450 even beats it. I actually think I have my old 6450 lying around the house. I don't think it's low profile, though

oh if you wanna get in contact with the pcpp mods, again theyre on #reddit-buildapc or there is a discord on the sub

>>57681603
The driver overhead isn't that big of a deal, unless your CPU sucks.

>>57681631
I'd go for the 480. 3GB is kind of starting to not be enough for a GPU in 1060's performance class.

>>57681616
What is your budget?

>pentium
A lot of games REQUIRE 2c/4t, so the pentium wont do you any good.

>r7 360
Buy a 1050ti for low spec or an rx 470 for mid spec.

>>57681664
Ye, the only having 3GB VRAM scared me off initially...

what do you think about the jump from 480 to 1060 6GB then?

Is the extra performance worth it, seeing as I lose freesync and some moneys?

>>57681616
you are going to need two ram sticks to run DDR

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>>57681353
cpu on a deal rn at microcenter
case and psu was given to me
i dont plan on changing this build for years
thanks for roasting me though senpai

just ordered an i7. Am I part of the club now?

how often should someone replace a CPU cooler? and what do you do with the old one i hear they are not safe to throw in the normal trash? can you please tell me the answer without me killing someone? you are all faggots?

>>57680026
>put my 1200 gbp computer in, all the parts in my amazon basket.
>think about it
>maybe I'll have that slightly more expensive case I like too, put it in.
>stare at the basket, 1230gbp, pretty monster PC.
>the last time I played anything substantial was 2012.
>last time I bought a game I actually enjoyed was not buying, it was pirating quake 1 like 2 years ago.
>buy a nice coffee cup and a backpack instead.

I'm gonna go to scotland, boys

>>57681729
Since you already have a freesync monitor, I'd go for the 480. 1060 loses to it in DX12/Vulcan games anyway, and the difference in other games isn't really big enough for the price, especially since you'd lose freesync.

>>57681807
Not him but what's the most powerful amd GPU on the market?

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Thoughts? Cost about $640, took the hard drives and one ssd from my old pc, bought everything else.

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>>57681764
burn it

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RpzTzM
Is this a good build to last me a couple years? Already have a 750 watt power supply

Is it worth getting 3000 mhz ram over 2400? My Mobo can support up to 3400

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JQK9tJ
I'm thinking of either buying the i5 6600k with the mb, RAM and the cooler, or the GTX1060, or the SSD.
I already have a horribly outdated Phenom II X4 955BE I'm thinking I could OC some more, a pretty bad HDD which is slowly dying, and a GTX770 3GB

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Palit-GeForce-1050Ti-StormX-Graphics/dp/B01M2ZC61B/ref=sr_1_6?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1480097464&sr=1-6&keywords=gtx+1050ti

Been using a 660Ti and I only like buying really cheap shit. Is this alright? It's so god damn small in comparison to my old GPU.

>>57681944
motherboard imo seems overpriced

>>57682043
What would be a better motherboard anon?

so if you guys were going to put together a pc today and you had ~1000 to do so, what would it look like? I want at least a 1080 and 6700 for gayming.

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Who else /happytheywaitedtillblackfriday/ here?

I've spent maybe $100 less, and that's pretty good

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What should I look to upgrade this season? My graphics card memory is on the low side, but I feel like my cpu is weak.

>>57680996
>z97 motherboard
>skylake cpu
lmao dumbass

As much as people hate prebuilts, would this be exceptionally good to purchase considering the price?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KW42TSY/ref=br_prlt_slcty_pdt-2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_r=9YG2S0NKTQH2N6S528JE&pf_rd_r=9YG2S0NKTQH2N6S528JE&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=370fbad2-a2a2-4ecb-ae05-cf1d3c528bc0&pf_rd_p=370fbad2-a2a2-4ecb-ae05-cf1d3c528bc0&pf_rd_i=15576689011

Im an idiot when it comes to building pcs and I just want the easy way in.

question: when should I buy a new Intel processor? when zen releases or when it will fail?

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DJG4BP

How will this fare in a game like Poe and Grim Dawn? If post processing needs to be disabled I'm fine with that.

>>57682144
What did I do wrong?
Nobody I've run this build past so far has seen an issue there

>>57682169
>i3 6100 in 800 dollar build

>>57682174
incompatible mobo with cpu

look at the damned specs when you buy it, the cpu socket is different.

>>57682144
>>57682174
Nevermind. I see where I fucked up. Switching to the z170 version of the motherboard

>>57680524
>>57680960
it's ok i guess

Alright guys, I've wanted to build a high end desktop PC for gaming for more than 10 years, but never could justify actually doing it for one reason or another. I'm finally doing it.

So, I'm setting out on my first build. I'm way out of touch on hardware knowledge so I'm having to learn as I go. That said, I'm trying to go all in, and I'd like to do full loop liquid cooling.

- Am I better off buying a GPU that comes with a water block pre-installed, or buying a GPU and removing the stock cooler to install a block?

- Is there any reason I should go with one manufacturer vs another for a GTX 1080 gpu?

- Same question on motherboard, what's the current opinion on best brand? Was looking at Asus and Gigabyte.

- What online stores do you recommend for purchasing parts? Should I just stick to newegg or are there other retailers?

- Suggested brand for water cooling components? I'm really starting from scratch here on knowledge.

Here's what I have so far.

CPU - Intel Core i7-6700K
GPU - EVGA 08G-P4-6299-KR

I'm going to use a 2TB HGST drive for large storage and installations like games, and a smaller SSD for OS / core software. I'm going to do either dual-boot with a linux distro or full linux with GPU pass-through to a VM.

I've got a ton of questions but instead of putting them all in one wall of text I'll ask as I go.

>>57682204
>>57682204
Omitting the extra monitor and ram it's around $590. What's wrong with that?

>>57680026
Hey /g/.
I plan on getting a used gigabyte 7970 384bit 3gig card and build a rig around it without bottlenecking it. One jewtuber did put an e5640 and it did 100+ fps on ultra @ 1080p games and 300+ fps in cs:go. I plan on getting either i7 930 or athlon x4 860k.
Which processor will use 100% of 7970 computing powah?

should I really give a shit about upgrading from DDR3 to DDR4?

Just ordered this today on black friday how bad did i fuck up?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kBrLwV

(Australia)

Can someone help me with a parts list for a media pc for my lounge? Form factor and sound are the most important factors here so a 256gb ssd is necessary. Must be able to output 4k video with hdr and doesnt need an optical drive.

I think, however i could probs get an xbox one s cheaper than anything else here ($329) although not running a real os and what i assume is limited filetype support + (30fps 4k playback?).

>>57682063
Bumpu

>>57682507
>how bad did i fuck up?
Not too bad, quite a nice build, though I would have gone for 8GB RAM instead and would be weary of the hard drive.

>>57682502
probably not

So I just bought this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301748591787

What's a decent mobo for it? Preferably on sale.

Should I buy a ATX full tower? I don't have that many hard drives and im only rocking one GPU, I just want some nice airflow and cable management without spending a lot.

>>57682671
https://lmgtfy.com/?q=lga+1151+motherboard

>>57682657
Yea i am weary but hey if it works thats 2 tb for 50 bucks which is awesome

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>>57682695
t-thanks

Is this alright for 1080p gaming?

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/zXDvqk

>>57680026
How's this boys?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Z3V9tJ

Heading down to Micro center to get the CPU for 259 and considering replacing the Mobo with a gaming M5 or M7.

Also I haven't forgot about the graphics card I will just buy it later when it hits my desired price point

>>57682789
Looks pretty solid.

>>57681764
You aren't supposed to throw them away. If you have, you could have been in serious trouble.

>>57682789
Decent build

>>57680524
Wait for zen or get cucked

>>57682807
Looks like a decent build

>>57683039
lol go away

>>57680453
I've got a 2133 DDR4 RAM. How do I check its speed?

If I'm upgrading to a 1070, which one should I go for? $30 to $50 is nothing in the grand scheme of things if I get noticeably better performance.

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>want 4690k
>have ASRock Z87 Extreme4
fugg I don't want to buy a new mobo

>>57683209
Retard of the thread everybosy

>>57682691
Airflow is not a problem these days, even mATX cases have more than enough of it. You should look at other aspects of your cooling.

>>57683236
I'd go for Asus Strix, stays cool & quiet and should easily overclock to Nvidia cap.

>>57681944
>>57682063
Bumpus mc rumpus

Toshiba or Western Digital, who is more reliable for HDD?

>>57683279
I'm serious

My office build. This will be replacing a 2008 Dell that recently crapped out on me. I will mainly be using it to learn programming, Microsoft office, and browsing with multiple tabs, sometimes with a YouTube or Netflix video playing.

I plan on running Windows 7, and my only real necessity is that I can output to two monitors simultaneously. Also, I don't like it when I try to open a new window and it takes a few seconds to actually happen.

My budget is around $500 after rebates,etc, but lower is better. I'm concerned that the CPU i chose is overkill, but it's only 20 bucks more than the i5-6400. Would I be better off dropping to the i3-6100?

I'd rather pay a bit more for quality parts than have to replace them down the line. I overrode everything to newegg since that's the only site I've bought parts from before, and I know they have good customer service. Are all the retailers on PC part picker as good?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NWg7pb

>>57683282
The Strix looks good, thanks dude. Any other recommendations to cross-shop, or is that really the best of the best?

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HELP!
This site
http://www.jonnyguru.com
Does not have a review of the PSU I'm looking for. Where should I look now?

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Got some help in a previous thread, this is what my present build looks like. Price of my cpu is as a pickup from microcenter. I'm not too sure if I need a a cpu fan as I don't plan on overclocking, but pcpartpicker suggested it. If anyone has any advice and/or can confirm that these parts are all compatible it would be much appreciated.

Shopping for a 1070, any good deals for monday? Also Asus Zotac or Gigabyte?

>>57683411
Is pic related the one you're looking at? He has reviews on CX series -- they aren't great.

>>57683425
The 2 reviews are from 2011. The model being sold on 2016 isn't the same.

>>57683416
Solid build. Aftermarket CPU fan is always better for gaming, Everything in that list is compatible.

>>57683467
Thanks man.

>>57683450
Doesn't matter, not much has changed. The CX series uses lower quality capacitors. It's probably "fine" but you get what you pay for with PSUs usually.

>>57683416
It's nice. Kind of cringey keyboard. I'm partial to this cheap mechanical one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBJTZU2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I'm gonna pull the trigger this christmas and buy a (budget) PC.

6600K with H110i
ASUS Z170-A
16GB Corsair Vengeance 3000Mhz
Corsair RM650x
ASUS RX480 8GB (inb4 GTX 1060, I have a freesync monitor)

I already have a 2TB WD and a 128GB OCZ Vector. I'll keep my 500R.

>>57683575
>The CX series uses lower quality capacitors.
I noticed, the reviews say they are Chinese. I don't like chinese capacitors.

>>57683575
>Doesn't matter, not much has changed. The CX series uses lower quality capacitors

So I should probably upgrade the CX600 already eh? I've had it for around 2 years.

>>57681143
>1 or 2 TB
>SSD

>>57683610
>>57683610
did you find much info about the Z170-A? I'm not sure whether I'll buy that or MSI Z170A KRAIT for a little bit more.

>>57683575
Thanks, I'll consider it. I wasn't really focusing on mouses and keyboard, but I suppose I shouldn't go cheapest options considering I'm going to be in constant contact with them.

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>>57683610
>ASUS Z170-A

my nigga

>>57683662
I mean, if it works, it works. I have a 10 year old 430W Thermaltake that was part of my first PC build still running in my father's office PC that he uses for browsing and email. Is it a timebomb? Maybe, but if it hasn't failed yet perhaps it never will, so I'm not sure age is reason enough to replace a PSU that shows no signs of problems.

>>57683662
the cx is fine if you don't OC

>>57683702
I didn't really check the other mobo brands. I always had asus. It just werks.

>>57683411
>Corsair CX
Don't bother with it, it's shit.

>>57683724
>>57683702
oh fuck, I misread either way, I was looking at Z170-P. seems like it's worse than Z170-A

>>57683682
They exist, they're just very expensive

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RT82bj

r8 pls thnx

>>57683721
Well i'm gonna buy a 1070 and overclocking it sometime would probably be a good idea so I guess a psu upgrade would be smart, what brand series should I go for?

Current specs

Amd fxtm 8350 eight core processor
2 4 gb corsair blue ram
radeon hd 7770 graphics card
tx750 power supply

Thinking i need to move up to 16 gb of ram power supply is ok for now but idk what graphics card to get and what would be compatible any advice

>>57683763
EVGA GQ 650 is one of the best value PSU's.

What's a decent mid to upper range CPU for someone who's likely never going to do any overclocking?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8RTtKZ

anywhere i can shave a couple of dollars off?
mostly using this to play gta 5 at 60 hz

>>57683785
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139185
What about this one?

>>57683784
Pretty much any modern GPU is compatible, so it's all about picking the best in your price range. I would question the wisdom of getting more RAM unless you find yourself running out: 16 GB isn't needed for gaming and by the time it is, you'll probably want a new CPU anyway, thus necessitating switch to DDR4.

>>57683763
If you want quiet, cheap, and solid for a budget get a SeaSonic S12II 620. If you absolutely need a modular get the EVGA that anon recommended.

>>57683759
videogames/10 get a better PSU

>>57683808
i5 6500
Xeon E3-1230 V5

>>57683849
It's far worse than I and this other anon >>57683853
suggested.

>>57683865
Thanks duder

Though I probably should get into OCing, since I could squeeze more out of it and delay upgrading longer. 4570 is starting to show its age

>LG 24GM77

or

>Viewsonic XG2401

Need help deciding for my first 144 hz monitor

>>57683850
I'm mainly wanting to upgrade my comp to run witcher 3 at decent settings and some other newer games i was thinking i mainly just needed a new graphics card but i wasnt sure,
I was thinking my price range prob around 250 if you have any good advice on what a good graphics card would be

>>57683897
Acer GN246HL on newegg for $150 on sale.

>>57682288

Can anyone answer any of these questions?

>>57683894
OC-ing nowadays is literally just changing a multiplier so don't feel too intimidated. The 4570 is still a solid processor though.
>>57683928
Gimme a sec and I'll try to help you out.

>>57683904
Either RX480 or 1060 6GB. Don't get 3GB 1060.

Someone convince me that I don't need to upgrade from an R9 390 to a GTX 1070.

>>57682288
>Alright guys, I've wanted to build a high end desktop PC for gaming for more than 10 years
Not going to happen, no matter what you get today. It's better to just space your money out. Usually when you go over 2k or so you get very big diminishing returns on your build overall. More so the GPU will be the first thing to age, you might be able to pull off close to 10 years of a good CPU + cooler but definitely not off a GPU.

>>57683917
All the reviews I've read have put the LG or Viewsonic ahead of the Acer in terms of colors without needing much tweaking, so I was really just considering between them.

I realize the bang-for-buck is high with that, but Jet has both the LG and VS for about 210$ which is pretty good

>>57683962
There's no games that are worth the 1070 upgrade unless you exclusively play @ 1440.

>>57683962
You don't nee..d t o upgr.. FUCK, YOU NEED TO UPGRADE ASAP.

How is the Nvidia shield?

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>>57683968
I'll tweak your colors m8

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/DarwinsPredator/saved/#view=WNMJ7P

Would like to keep it as a Mini build, used for games like Doom, CS:GO, H1Z1, etc.

>>57684008
okay bby but i charge 75 per hour

>>57683967

I think you misunderstood me. I'm not trying to build a system that will work or be relevant for 10 years. I just meant this is something I've wanted to do for 10 years and never got around to.

I'd like to get 5-6 years of good performance out of what I build before I have to look hard at upgrading.

I'll be using it for 4k gaming and second gen VR when it's available in 2-3 years.

>>57684023
Aight. The wording wasn't quite clear. Seems you got your shit down, not sure about retailers, just go for the lowest price. The best high end value processor is definitely the 6700k right now as for gtx 1080 brands it just the cooling that is different (or maybe some slight out of factory OC) so far MSI Twin Frozr has treated me well and afaik they're one of the best coolers. Also make sure you invest in a good quality psu, if you want I can make a rough build for you. What's your budget?

>>57683941
Maybe I should wait and just get a new grafix card, that way I don't have to buy a new mobo on top of a CPU

Shame Devil's Canyon doesn't work with the Z87, the Micro Center near me is selling the 4690k for 200

>>57684100
>Maybe I should wait and just get a new grafix card,
That's the best best imo, I doubt that processor will bottleneck even a 1070 (maybe it will but VERY slightly).
>Shame Devil's Canyon doesn't work with the Z87, the Micro Center near me is selling the 4690k for 200
Even if it did I wouldn't bother upgrading the the 4570 for a 4690k, the upgrade is only slightly noticeable. (maybe 20% after a hefty OC on the 4690k)

>>57684089

I'm not basing my build around a budget. Rather, I'm trying to go with best of current gen tech without getting into the "extreme gamer" overpriced boutique stuff like Titan X etc.

My CPU and GPU are about $1000, I'm guessing my total will end up being somewhere around $2k.

What are the best quality brands or lines for PSU? I'll need something fairly high output for this system.

Who is considered the leader right now for SSDs?

Should I be looking at mobos that have an M.2 slot?

>>57684202
Corsair
Samsung
Yes

>>57684202
For PSU the EVGA Supernova G2 line is above and beyond anything you'll need, wattage is up to you depending on what you're using.
Samsung 850 evo are great quality and price SSD.
I wouldn't bother with m.2 ssds as they overheat and throttle afaik.

>>57680136
your build is great. you can upgrade to an ssd later. whatever the fuck you do, though, do NOT listen to this fucking idiot >>57681164

>>57684150
Yeah I'll wait on a new processor. Thanks anon, you've been helpful

>>57683279
I despise people like you.

>>57684308
Glad to help. Yeah, don't underestimate that little CPU, it's still can hold it's own for now. The difference between what you got and skylake is like 10%-15% (at MOST) in performance at same clocks.

When the fuck should I order parts? I can't decide whether to do it right now or on cyber monday.

Anyone got experience on which tends to have more savings?

>>57684379
My mistake. It's more like 5% in most applications. There might be some that run close to 10-15% faster on a 6500 but they're far and few inbetween (maybe some specialised editing software)
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-4570-vs-Intel-Core-i5-6500/2770vs3513

>>57681616
Don't put a micro ATX Mobo in a full ATX size case, look for some smaller mid towers

>>57684018
cool

r8
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/M7s3m8

Was cleaning today and found the box to an old alienware I had before I started building. Opened the box, just in case there were usable install disks or anything. Found out that it came with a mousepad better than any I've ever owned... Got rid of that computer 4 fucking years ago and this mousepad had been sitting here longer than that. Jesus fuck

>>57684319
People that make fun of those who cant even google? Go ahead and downvote me some more

>>57684469
9/10 tbqh family (maybe for for the 8gb 480)

>>57684469
Get 16GB. Solid

Upgrade to 980 Ti SLI for $320 or wait for 1080 Ti? My 980 Ti alone isn't powerful enough for some games I'm playing at the settings I want

>>57683984
1070 is good for my 1080p 144hz monitor

Anyone have any experience with installing Windows 7 on a Skylake motherboard?

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>>57684596
Why would you do that?

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r8 me

Is the processor too much? I'll mainly be using it to work in excel sheets with 20,000 rows and 150 columns

>>57681281
>>57681353
>not ethernet

>>57681950
what the fuck is that random ass piece of shit overpriced 1060. you can buy an on sale 1070 for that money. how can you be so retarded.

>>57684629
Because fuck windows 10

>>57680026
rec me upgrades pls, built it about (4?) years back

>i7 2600k
>8gb ram
>mobo: GIGABYTE Z68P-DS3
>nvidia 660
>two 500gb HDD's (750gb SSD on the way from black friday deal)
>550w psu

I only game occasionally but the gfx card isn't doing great at 1440p. The 1060 should be enough right? I don't need everything maxed.

When is a good time to replace an old PSU? Tempted to just do a new build from scratch but only because it's more fun.

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Considering all parts currently on the market what's the highest spec build you can build if money wasn't a concern

Even if it gets overly difficult to assemble due to what's in it, what kind of build would one achieve

I've considered a server build solely because I bet that would heed the best results

>>57684537
>>57684522
How about now
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tN9DkT

>>57680342
Drop down to a 1050ti and bring it back to budget.

>>57684734
Noice. Almost excatly the same as mine. >>57683610

>>57682147
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dk7NgL
better cpu, better motherboard, psu, same gpu, better storage, better keyboard, better mouse, $200 cheaper before rebates, 300 cheaper after rebates. you'll also need like $7 thermal paste.

You know what you can do with the money you saved? buy a monitor or buy a gtx 1070 instead of a 1060. and as far as
>im an idiot
www.youtube.com

>>57682096
I agree, upgrade to a GPU with more VRM.
Otherwise, everything looks good. You don't have to fall for the intel cpu meme.

>>57684629
thanks for the answer microsoft shill

>>57684643
Admittedly I don't actually know how much memory excel uses for large datasets like that, but are you sure 4 GB of RAM will be enough? Windows likes to use a couple GB by itself, then you add excel and whatever other programs you have open...

>>57684762
i lied. that's not the same gpu. that's a better gpu.

>>57684730
For home use? just check the Monstrous tier build on LI, link in OP

>>57684794
He does if he's CPU bound in what he's doing :^)

>>57684812
good point, I'll add another stock of ram. do you think I could get away with an i3-6100?

>>57684725
>1440p don't need everything maxed

the 1060 6gb certainly won't max everything or even most modern games but considering that i7 nowadays is gonna be bottlenecking a fair amount of CPU bound games it might be well balanced.

Is fully modular worth paying more fore than semi?

I'm doing a single GTX 1080 / 6700K build with full water cooling.

Will I have enough space to fit everything comfortably in a Corsair Vengeance C70 or do I need a full ATX case like the 750D?

>>57684725
If you wanted to build from scratch now would be a good time to do it because that 1440p monitor puts you in awkward place where maxing out all games without investing in both a new CPU and a freaking 1070 probably isn't going to happen. Could save for cheaper GPUs and CPUs and stockpile cash.

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>>57684658
live on other side of house

>>57684998
I have no idea, but apparently excel is pretty good at using multiple threads when available. So if you need extra speed, get the i5, otherwise get an i3.

>>57681944
ok just wondering

why MSI why does EVERYONE use MSI i dont get it they are one of the most hit and miss companies

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/27J3m8

Any suggestions? I have a few people pointing me in the right direction but I'd appreciate more suggestions.

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>>57685084
They have dragons n' shit.

>>57685098
>Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO
for what purpose?
>buying windows

>>57685066
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=ethernet&N=100158116%20600026276&isNodeId=1

>>57684596
I'm curious about this myself. I didn't even know this would be an issue

>>57685140
I changed it earlier but I guess it didn't save. Also I'm absolutely retarded and have no idea what I'm doing.

>>57683856
do you mean a higher wattage PSU? literally why

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How's I do?

>>57685157
intel ditched EHCI support on z170 chipsets so in order to install windows 7 you have to slipstream the drivers into an ISO (if you're installing via USB; optical drive installation works perfectly fine IIRC)
It doesn't look too difficult, I just want to know for sure if it works.

Who makes the best PSUs?

>>57685214
So If I use a DVD image, I should be fine?

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Can someone educate me on sound cards? What is their purpose if I already get sound from my PC? Does it make it sound better or something?

>>57685256
Seasonic and superflower.

EVGA vs ASUS vs Gigabyte?

LGA 1151
Z170

would
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J8E8ZOC/
and
https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-GTX-1060-6G/dp/B01IEKYD5U

be good upgrades coming from a 660ti and 8gb of ram?

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I assembled a PC and installed a pirated version of windows 7 and a month later got the non-genuine error. Should I clear my hard drive and try again with a different pirated copy, or try to buy an actual one?

>>57685305

Just use WAT Removal you nerd.

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>>57685339
Thanks, but dont call me a nerd. You wouldnt want to know what happened to the last person who did.

Are anti-static wristbands a meme or do I really need one for my first build? Has anyone actually ruined parts like that?

>>57685279
I use an SB Z with a DT880 and it's sounds much better than with the onboard shit. More customizable options (Bass, surround).

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I have a Gigabtype Z170X gaming 3 motherboard and I need a wireless network adaptor card. What should I look for in one?

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HELP!
This site
http://www.jonnyguru.com
Does not have a review of the PSU I'm looking for. Where should I look now?

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>>57680026

Hey guys, always wanted a decent gaming pc, but could never afford one.

I want to build a PC that will be good value for 1080p gaming. I think I'm gonna pick up these components, then go to my local PC shop and ask them to build a PC around these parts.

Do you guys think this is a good idea?

>>57685428
This cooling scheme is stupid. Wood holds heath. The user should have used metal under the netbook. This would make a perfect passive cooling. That's what I do when I leave my netbook torrenting.

>>57685454

If you can't afford shit, buy a RX 270 as its the best price/performance card out there. You can also go with last gen motherboard and processor, i5 4570 for cheap. Do more research.

>>57685454
No. Do your fucking research or prepare to be scammed.

>>57685439
Fuck off, you've already been told to stay away from Corsair CX trash.

>>57685454
It would be better to buy all the parts and then take it to the pc store, if you're not going to build it yourself. Parts from brick and mortar stores are way more expensive than getting them online.

If I'm building a full custom loop water cooled system do I NEED to have a dedicated water pump header on my mobo?

What are the parts that one should buy that are not included with the main PC parts? Screws/etc?

>>57685570
Screwdriver

>>57685273
As long as you can avoid using USB ports during install and don't have an ASRock motherboard which has a setting to allow you to emulate PS/2 ports via USB, then you should be fine.
I haven't tested it myself, but it should work.
http://www.asrock.com/microsite/Win7Install/

>>57685528
What does CX mean? Corsair X?
The name means it's trash? Why Corsair decided that "CX" would be trash? Would it means "Tra-X"?

>>57685570
I've never had to buy stuff like this

>>57685297
Price range?

>>57685570
In my experience, everything pretty much comes with what you need to hook it up.
Wouldn't hurt to get a screwdriver with interchangeable heads and some Arctic Silver 5. (The thermal paste that comes with CPUs is not great)
A very small flashlight could be useful

>>57685297
>>57685614
Also, what mobos in particular are you looking at?

>>57685214
>>57685598
Thanks!
It's a shame that windows 7 is being phased out already. I wonder how much longer we've got until it's not possible to install anymore.

is this true and do boost clock mhz matter if there is a 100 difference?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7CN9r2ZI4HALVJxMjlmcG9kVXM/view

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>>57685528
How about CS then?

>>57685596
>>57685616
Looks like I'm covered then, thanks.

>>57685376
why not windows 10?

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>>57685679
>It's a shame that windows 7 is being phased out already.

Windows don't respect your freedom. Instead of using Windows 8 or 10, you should use free software. Free software makes you free.

>>57685084
Well they made one of the best performing coolers this gpu generation, and are selling their cards relatively cheaply, especially the 480/1060. If you like the black/red aesthetic you can match parts real easy with some g.skill ram or anything black.

upgrading my GPU from a 680 to an RX 480, and I plan to crossfire. Should I get 2 of the 4gb, or 2 of the 8gb version? The price difference is only like $100

>>57685703
not him, but I don't like the telemetry collection which cant be turned off and the forced updates.

>>57685757
Crossfire is probably the only reason you'd need the 8 GB version.

>>57685757
What resolution? Ah, whatever. Get the 8gb.

>>57685791

Just 1080p for now, but I just bought a 4k TV and probably will extend to it for netflix and shit

>>57685787

So then the 8gb because it's better for crossfire? This will be my first AMD card, so I'm new to their setup

>>57685168
>https://pcpartpicker.com/list/27J3m8
No, better brand/version. CX a shit.

>>57685614
>>57685633

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188181

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128838

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132855

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132639

Here's some I was looking at, but I'm not necessarily set on one of those. This is the first time I've built a PC and there are so many fucking choices I don't know what the advantages of one vs the other are.

I'm going to do full water cooling of the CPU, GPU, and mobo with probably a single 360mm radiator. My case has room for an additional 240mm radiator if need be.

What's the best MSI Z107A board for $100-120?

w/ 6600k and GTX1070

>>57685098
Get a muuuch cheaper motherboard. Get a 6600k if you're getting a z170 + giant cooler. Drop the wifi shit.

>>57680231
I ended up getting mine for 119. This seems to be the lowest price I've ever seen, but 129 ain't bad I guess. Switching from some Kingston ssd to an 850 was night and day difference.

Getting an i5 6600K, what should I look for in a good motherboard to pair with it?

Coming off of a Phenom II rig so anything will be good

>>57685482

I'm saying I can afford something midrange. Might as well go current gen.

>>57685494

I have researched it and looked up on multiple websites the cost of all the components together. if it was ridiculously above this, I'd build it myself.

>>57685529

That's a decent idea, but I may as well just build it all myself if I buy all the pieces online.

Hey /g/ how does this look?
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QXTkgL

I took an AIO water cooler because I wanna OC my CPU quite a bit. Is this a decent cooler or is it meme tier?

>>57685808
>So then the 8gb because it's better for crossfire? This will be my first AMD card, so I'm new to their setup
It's the same for Nvidia. With a few exceptions(like the 3 GB 1060), GPUs have sufficient VRAM relative to their processing power: that is, if you run out of VRAM in vidya, you would already have shitty performance because 90% of the time the card wouldn't be able to handle that kind of workload ANYWAY at a reasonable framerate. So you buy the card with normal amount of VRAM instead of doubled VRAM. But when you use crossfire or SLi, you effectively double your processing power,* which means you can actually run out of VRAM before you'd otherwise run into framerate problems. Therefore you should get the version with doubled VRAM for multi-GPU setups.

*in practice you don't actually get double the power of a single card - more like 90%(for AMD, a little less for Nvidia) assuming the game works properly with crossfire.

>>57685868
Make sure it's z170, right size for your case. Don't buy the literally cheapest board, but don't get something stupid expensive either. Something $85usd should be fine if you don't need fancy shit like USB-C, m.2, onboard wifi, crazy lights.

http://www.frys.com/product/8926703?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG this a good deal you faggits?

FX -8370 + some motherboard for $190?

http://www.frys.com/product/8926703?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Currently using the above, FX 6300 with some motherboard for the same price, $80.

>>57685909

ah I understand, thanks! Pulling the trigger now

>>57680026
useless shit no game needs

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a reasonable price for a 1060 6gb gpu? im thinking of getting one on jet.com but the taxing is a bitch

>>57685897
There's quite a number of places you can shave off $10 here, $20 there but looks reasonable. Should be a nice 1440p setup. You can easily shave off $100 by shopping around a bit more though.

>>57685825
IMHO the ASUS boards (esp. the Sabertooth) are a bit overpriced, but any of those should work.
Consider this for your price range as well: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157627
I would say get what best fits your individual needs

>>57685928

Consider the 8320e if you can get it cheap enough - it will overclock just as good as any other FX 8xxx chip and being an 'e' chip uses significantly less voltage. Yes, you will be overclocking an fx chip.

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>>57685928
Pls guise rspnd

>>57685679
Kaby Lake won't support it at all. At least Skylake kind of supports it.

>>57685602
It mean Cuck Xtreme because that's what you are.

>>57685692
Same bullshit. The only good budget PSU from Corsair is the Vengeance and that one is only good for EU.

Hey guys. How does my build look so far? Any room for improvements?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LzqzFd

You think I should say fuck it and just buy a i5-6600k at this point? Or does the i5-6500 have lots of life still?

>>57686009
Given the price of the shit, yeah it's a good deal. You'll get better performance in most games with an i3-6100 plus a $85 b150 mobo for the same price though. Only get this if you're going to be video editing or Photoshop or something and can't afford an i5.

>>57685814
why is cx shit? isn't corsair a pretty reputable brand?

>>57686055
>8 GB of RAM
If you can find a good deal on 16 GB, go for it. Should only be about $20-$30 more

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>>57686060
???

>>57686055
>>57686096
Here, go for this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231937

>>57686089
Corsair is hit and miss when it comes to PSUs, as well as being generally overpriced.

>>57680026
My Plan (need help before cyber monday):

Intel Boxed Core I7-6700K 4.00 GHz with Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D4C7Z9Y/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1UPHONP6QD78S&coliid=I382WZIQW2DJNA&psc=1


EVGA 500 W1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1UPHONP6QD78S&coliid=I2ZG1K6J94PEPV&psc=1

ASUS GeForce 6GB Dual-Fan
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHQT1SE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1UPHONP6QD78S&coliid=I2TM8EEXV4DAQB&psc=1


Z170A SLI Plus msi motherboard
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019EYYNP0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1UPHONP6QD78S&coliid=I3AXMUTWPKXBYX&psc=1

PNY Anarchy 16GB Kit (2x8GB) DDR4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012ASF1WQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1UPHONP6QD78S&coliid=I26W94WV3JM3XZ&psc=1

Seagate 1TB Desktop HDD SATA 6Gb/s
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005T3GRNW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1UPHONP6QD78S&coliid=I3OJ3QBBUE1E4O&psc=1

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/Tehan/saved/#view=HhHzyc

I'm a complete noob so I've been experimenting a bit, mostly stuck to premade PC builds for this.

What do you guys think? Anything I should change?

>>57680231
It's been 130 for a long time, it's not really a discount

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>>57686018
>The only good budget PSU from Corsair is the Vengeance and that one is only good for EU.
So, this one here isn't good? Why not?

>>57686165
Chink capacitors.

>>57686127
would the evga 500b be better?

>>57685961
I know there are cheaper options for some parts like the motherboard and hard drive for example and the fact that I took 650w PSU while this system doesnt need that much power. But I have the cash and I consider it luxury choices.

But so the cooler is decent in your opinion? Will serve an OC'd CPU fine?

I bought a Gigabyte GTX 1060 6GB GPU today in discount and my current GPU is HD 7970 Ghz Edition Vapor-X.

>GTX specifications says it has 1500+ core clock and 8k memory clock
>mine says it has 1050 core clock and 1500 memory clock, 3GB
Please tell me I have done a good purchase, specially because those things are expensive in my country

>>57686156

If the motherboard supports it get fastrer ram - 2133mhz is a waste of time given the main benefit of DDR4 is the higher clocks.

The hyper evo is a meme now - there are plenty of coolers cheaper that do the same or ones around the same cost that are better.

I prefer the 480 over the 1060 but eh, that is a can of worms not worth opening for this thread.

>>57686226

>he bought the gimped 1060

The 3gb 1060 has has less shaders than the 6gb version.

>>57686182
How do you know that?

>>57686258
No no, 3GB is my HD 7970 Ghz Edition

I bought a GTX 1060 6GB of Gigabyte

>>57686238

sorry to beg for spoonfeeding - but, could you tell me the exact ram and perhaps coolers you'd recommend?

>>57686055
You're spending extra money for a z170 board and fast ram. Why would you not drop an extra $15 (plus a cooler) for a much more noticeable performance gain?
Get a 6600k or get cheaper ram and mobo.

>>57686279

Oh well whatever. Besides you cannot compare clockspeeds across different architectures. The 6gb 160 is much faster than the 7970ghz but its not solely down to clockspeed (if your 7970 ran at 1500mhz core it would be fighting against the 3gb 1060).

>>57686291

Unless you are doing some highly specific stuff ram is ram is ram - just get whatever kit you like the look of and can afford.

Cooler wise just look up reviews. msi recently released a single tower cooler (core frozr L) that reviewed well but I do admit I don't know its cost.

>>57681674

$400

Thanks for the heads-up on those, I'm just runnin off of Logical Increments regarding the CPU and GPU. Any suggestions?

>>57681731
Well, that makes me look like a jackass.

>>57684436
Micro ATX in full ATX case is a problem then?

Open to any suggestions, and thanks for the info so far.

Which brand(s) of hard drives are good for reliability these days?

>>57686369
>(if your 7970 ran at 1500mhz core it would be fighting against the 3gb 1060).
Well if this is accurate then that's a relief, I am hoping to at least get 15 or 20 FPS in heavy games like The Witcher 3 and such

>>57686114
Thanks.

>>57686344
Makes sense. I'll do some more digging around.

>>57685950
there are some good gpus on sale but only because mail in rebate, which sucks

>>57686209
Depends how much you want to push the clock speeds. I'm sitting at 4.1ghz with a 212evo and get max probably 62c in games. Granted, my case has great air flow. If you want to go into 4.4+ ghz territory maybe get something in the $40-$45 cooler range.

>>57686101
That's a great deal.

>>57686089
I thought the same thing. But Corsair doesn't /make/ the CX products. They have a Chinese factory make them, and slap a Corsair sticker on it. Iirc the cx units only deliver full power at 32c or something absurdly low. Corsair's RMx units are fantastic, but pricey. I say get a seasonic at a much more reasonable price, with top of the line build quality. EVGA low end units are accepted. I heard that the BQ ones are a tad loud though.

>>57686405

Not the word "if" - there is no way outside of Ln2 suicide runs a 7970 will clock that high - GCN (due to lots of complicated reasons) won't clock that high. In fact GCN's sweet spot is 800-900mhz (its why hawaii is a nuclear reactor). The main point is though different architectures respond differently to clockspeed - you always want more but some chips gain more performance per mhz than others. Or to put it the other way (again, in simplistic terms) the 1060 HAS to run at 1500mhz to perform as it does.

Are there any 3.5'' bay USB panels with more than 4 ports? I'd looking for something that fits at least 8 onto a single bay if possible.

Hi /g/.
I have a MSI gt72 that's been mothballed for months now due to repeated failures of SSDs. Holiday bonus is rolling in and stuff is on sale so I'm ready to try again.
The laptop has a mount(?) that slots up to 4 m.2 SATA 3 SSDs. I'm considering moving up to PCIe, but I'm not sure if such a thing is even possible on my machine, and I can't figure out the correct search terms to get results that look even close to correct. I've been flailing ineffectually at my keyboard for a few hours now, and I know barely more than I did before, so I'm turning to you /g/. Please help.
I'd like to be able to put 2 m.2 PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 in the same slot. Can it be done? What are my options? What should I search for?

>>57686225
>>57686265
Absolute autism, go shitpost somewhere else.

How often do you guys build a new PC? Every few years?

>>57686975
Every other month now. I'm always adding something or retiring something from my home network. I'm waiting for Apollo Lake boards to go on sale to pick up a dual-core Celeron board to replace an AM1 Sempron mail server that's going tits up.

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Shall I pull the trigger?

>>57686975
I built 3750k, 8gb RAM, 7870 Ghz Edition, SDD rig in 2012 and overclocked the card in 2012
in 2014 I bought a 212 EVO cooler and overclocked the cpu
I upgraded to a 770 (also overclocked) in the middle of 2015.
My next upgrade will probably need be a brand new build, although I'm not really feeling the urge to upgrade since AAA games are not appealing to me lately.

>>57687091
Get 3000-3200 RAM

>>57687158
But that's expensive

I'm coming off of 800hz DDR2 ram so will I even notice?

>>57687091
curious why you ordered 4x4gb sticks of ram? is that significantly faster than 2x8gb sticks, with the possibility for adding another 2 I'm the future?

That cpu is a good deal though

>>57687214
Isn't quad channel faster than dual channel?

>>57687229
I just did a quick Google search and the result I found showed that board as dual channel. I'd check the specs on the site you're ordering from and go with what they say, though.

what's the jet codes you memers are memeing about?

>>57687229
P sure you need x99 or a server board to use quad channel.

>>57686975
I built my first pc 13 months or so ago. Seems I can't go more than a couple months without changing something. My mobo died a couple months ago so I went Skylake with ddr4. All that's left from my original build is the case and hard drives.

Which of these three motherboards should I buy?

I can't fucking tell the difference between them, why do they all exist?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132586

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132855

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132565

>>57687407
>>57687301
Oh alright. My bad. I just assumed 4 slots = quad channel capability.

So is 2x8GB a better option then?

>>57687587
Depends what you're putting on it

>>57687707
that's what I'd go for. And if you save money by getting 2 sticks, I'd try to spend the difference on higher speed ram, but ram speed really isn't that important compared to gpu/cpu speed

>>57687769

1 x i7 6700K
1 x GTX 1080
1 x 2TB HDD
1 x 512GB SSD
+ full loop water cooling.

It's all going in a Corsair 750D.

Does the Hero offer any advantages over the Ranger?