/pcbg/ - PC Building General

my friend game me a case and graphics card for free, and monitor for free. So I have an extra 550$ to spend on the rest of the PC.
Here's what I got: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VsDXVY
What would you change?

>>58055908
As the other anon said, get 3000MHz RAM

>>58055933
Is that all I should change?

>>58055943
That's it. Once you save up $1K get a 1440p HDR adaptive sync >100Hz IPS monitor and 1070 or 1080Ti tier graphics card

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I'm going to slowly upgrade my computer piece by piece. What should be my priority?

I'm thinking double the ram, upgrade to an i7 then get a new GPU.

>>58056029
You're fine for now. OC if need be. Next upgrade is here >>58056016

>>58056029
Just noticed that you don't have an SSD. Grab a 240GB for $60

>>58056029
Sorry to tell you this but your CPU is good already

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guts of revival

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>>58057334
Born out of /pcbg/

>>58055908
16gb of ram is all I would change. Unless you want to go with Nvidia.

I have a question I am going to replace my graphics card tomorrow and I was wondering if there would be any BIOS or something I would need to look out for. Is it like RAM where it is plug and play basically?

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>What's a good modular power supply, 500-700w?
NOT CORSAIR.

Fuck Corsair, I've had it a year and it just dies for days/weeks at a time.

>>58057624
If it's compatible then it's plug, install drivers, and play.

>>58057595
I agree ram needs to be at 16gb to be on the safe side to be future proof especially being fast on video games and video editing tasks. I would say 8gb would be good if you do not plan to do anything much but even then the new Steam games are starting to upgrade to the 8gb minimum and 16gb max.

How bad would a 2500k/RX480 combo be?

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>>58057862
Is coolermaster any good?
I've only used their fans/heatsinks

Not actually sure how much power this will draw, It'll be pic related plus 1 SSD and 3+ HDD

>>58057862
Seasonic x-series

>>58057862
EVGA Supernova G3

>>58058374
>>58057862
Scratch modular, I don't need it.
Also don't need the 0 RPM fan mode either.

I thought I'd just buy a really nice PSU and I'd never have to worry about anything again.

>>58055871
>pcpartpicker.com/user/pcbg/saved
Jesus Christ. Those builds are retarded. Neck yourself OP.

>>58058220
You better get a Nvidia card if you have an old CPU because driver overhead.

>>58055871
>>>58057862
>Is coolermaster any good?
>I've only used their fans/heatsinks
>
>Not actually sure how much power this will draw, It'll be pic related plus 1 SSD and 3+ HDD
Why 3 HDD? Just get one 4tb one.

>>58058533
I have one 4tb one. And a 2tb one, and a 1tb one.
kek

>>58058431
A lot of I3 in the beginning really were cringe. Either go I5 or I7 or nothing at all.

>>58058511
Is this overhead difference really that significant? I can get a 1060 if it is but I'm too sick and tired of Nvidia's bullshit so I'd rather stay away from them if it's possible.

>>58058551
The build there are all together complete shit and cringe. This list should not be any further included in the current state.

>>58058533
I didn't read the sticky, my mistake. Looks like that coolermaster in: >>58058364 is about right. I just measured my current system and it's drawing 180w max, 90 idle. (i5 750, 8gb ddr3, HIS 6770). I put the new build through a caculator and it said it'll be about 270w, are power supplies a meme? They're all 500+

>>58058394
Out of stock

>>58058374
$200AUD, looking for low $100

>Get it from somewhere else
I have a friend making a trip from a city that has a computer store I trust in it to my middle of nowhere town

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>>58058784

what thermal paste do you guys recommend?

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roast me post-purchase

>>58060109
no need. you roasted yourself

>>58060109
>being polish
My toliet's clogged again, gonna need you to pick up my shit again

I fell for the cx600 meme and a year in the fan started rattling occasionally, should I return it and get sent another and not be able to use my PC til then or should I get something else?

>>58059892
NT-H1, PK-2/3 nano, Kryonaut, MX3.

Cooler Master V series 650W
vs
SeaSonic G-650 650W?

SeaSonic G-650 would cost 20 € less

>>58062863
Corsair RM650x

>>58063062
But aren't Corsair PSUs the meme that lead me to this situation of needing a new one if the first place?

>>58055871
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/66DNYr
Rate my shitposting machine.

>>58063119
650w super flower 80+ gold

Is the netduma r1 a meme router or is it legit? And could you make a regular router with custom firmware behave similarly?

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>/vgcag/ - Video Game Console Assembly General

>>58063168
Collecting memes in high speed is your only purpose?
>>58063199
>Look mum, I posted it again!

>>58063211
And gaming, of course. I don't know if I should go with a Mid tower case for better cooling and more drive bays or not.

>>58063168
>https://pcpartpicker.com/list/66DNYr
>>58063229
Good build, if you need more drive bays get the Define S.

>>58063273
Thanks

>>58063184
I can get their Platinum King 80+ for the same price, should I go for that one instead?

>>58063417
Oh for sure it's obviously an later released upgrade of the green.

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Asked this in a thread before, but it'd like to get a few more opinions on this since i'm not sure myself.

I'm currently making a new build since i'll have some time arround christmas/new year to assemble and install everything i need. Also Asus has some nice cash back deals and Mindfactory has always good sales.
Purpose is mostly university, work, webdev, light programming, PhpStorm / IntelliJ, VMware, shitposting, watching chinese cartoons and some occasional light gaming (old shit like swkotor). I'd like to play other games, but no time and i can always buy a GPU.
I doubt i'll need a dedicated GPU for my usage and the B150 mobo comes with 1x HDMI and 1x VGA and the Z170 with even more, which is enough for me. I currently have no space for a third monitor anyways.
Depending on local deals/sales and so on i might change one or two items. I will also get 1-4 Be Quiet! SilentWings 2, which are cheap if the case fans are shit.
Location is obviously Germany, budget doesn't really matter, but i do not want to overpay, my inner jew is too strong. On the other hand, the system is build to last about 4-6 years until i'm done with education.
I've made a budget 6500 and a better 6700K (alternatively 6600K) version. The third option would be Zen, but i don't really want to wait until Q3/4 2017 when the 4/6C 8/12T processors come out, the 8C/16T will be to expensive since they compared it to the 6900K.

Budget: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/qpNTZ8

High-end: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/vrj7sJ

Please give me your opinion on this, what you'd do in my position and why.

>>58064258
I would just get a 5820k if you were going to buy a 6700k. 6 cores ain't no joke. I have a 6600k, its nice but sometimes limited with regards to vm's and encoding and stuff.

So I'm selling my old rig to a friend, what would you value this at /g/? When I got it a few years ago it cost like 550 to make.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wNrfxY

>>58064773
Thanks, but 2011-3 platform is overall too expensive for me.
I set myself the limit of 1000 € for a high-end build without a GPU.

The Z97-A only has 2 PCI-E 2.0 lanes available for the M.2 slot. Would using a drive with that even be any faster than using a regular SATA SSD?

>>58064258
>https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/vrj7sJ
You are a perfect candidate for Ryzen. Just wait until January and buy the lower-tier 8 core Zen with a B350 motherboard. And tell me how Achmed's dick tastes in your manwhore German mouth.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/C2qyHN

Is this good for entry level gaming? I need to hover at around 550.

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>>58065510
>the lower-tier 8 core Zen
There will be more than one version initially? I only read about the 8C/16T @3.4GHz Ryzen CPU.
This one is probably going to cost 400+ which is definitely too much. The versions with less cores won't come until later in 2017 and i kinda don't want to spend 300+ € on a ~2.8GHz lower version of Ryzen.

>how Achmed's dick tastes in your manwhore German mouth
Idk, but i could ask some degenerate #refugeeswelcome bitches at my college. Also, see pic related.

>>58065662
The lower-end 8 core is rumored to start at $350. And it's only 0.4GHz slower than the top-end Zen. All Zens will release at the same time.

>>58065718
>it's only 0.4GHz slower
That would be totally fine, but i doubt the price will be. $350 translates into roughly 390€ because of the fucking taxes we have to pay.
Fuck the EU, fuck this government, taxation is theft.

>All Zens will release at the same time.
I've read that initially only the 8C CPU will be available in Q1, might be that i'm not up-to-date anymore.
If that's the case it makes it even harder to decide. The 6C CPU for hopefully 250-350 at hopefully 3.6GHz looks like the sweet spot for me.
Jesus AMD don't tease me desu~

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Trying to replace my shitty 10 year old desktop, dunno much about building my own though. Wondering if I should attempt it or if I should just buy something like pic related. I also don't use 4chan much so if I'm posting in the wrong spot I'm sorry, just hoping for advice.

>>58065894
I wouldn't buy a pre-built AMD FX system unless they were practically giving them away. Intel's a better bet there since OEMs actually gave a damn about making their Intel systems not crap and not unreliable since those are their bread and butter.

>>58065987
Is it possible to swap out the AMD for an intel at a later time? I'm on a short budget and don't do anything higher end than LoL and Overwatch so I'm not too focused on it being fantastic.

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I need help finding a good HDD that is quiet to go with my SSD. Recs appreciated.

Also, rate and hate.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/T7FBqk

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WzN7sJ

Can I just torrent Windows and install it via usb to save money? Or do I need to buy it to get a key?

First pc build, Going to be mostly used for gaming.

>>58066112
Oh, and the graphics card is placeholder for an MSI 1060.

>>58065894
That's horrible for that price, you can get something a lot better if you build your own.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vcT7sJ
This, for example.
It's extremely easy to build a PC, just use guides on the internet.

Hi guys, just a quick question. I have an ATI Radeon 5850 and I want to improve to a 1060 6gb. It is a good choice for 260€?Should I wait for the new upcoming GPUs? Note that I would be playing 1080p

>>58066069
Nope. Not at all. You'd need to buy a whole new motherboard, RAM, and CPU. There are no further upgrade paths for AM3+ anymore, so find a cheap Celeron G3900 prebuilt for $300 or so. That way you can at least upgrade to an i7-6700 later on when you have more money.

>>58066137
You don't need 16GiB of RAM for gaming. I would just get 12GiB. With the money that saves, I would get a 2TB hard drive.
Something like this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JfvFm8
You don't need a key, you can just use an activator such as Daz Loader. As to how well it works, I have no idea.
>>58066238
Get a RX 480 8GB instead. It is on par with the 1060 for DX11 games, and better than the 1060 for DX12 and Vulcan, on both the 3GB 1060 and the 6GB 1060.

>>58066279
Thank you sir. No more waiting then

>>58062863
Seasonic g series fo sho

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>>58066279
>you don't need 16GB ram ($70)
>get 12GB ram ($70)
>with the savings ($0)
>buy a 2TB HDD ($70)

>>58065894
What's the purpose, gaming, shitposting, etc?
If it's for some work and shitposting only, get a prebuilt Intel i3-6100 PC without a dedicated GPU.

>>58066402
>Price of original list (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WzN7sJ): $1287.83
>Price of my list (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JfvFm8): $1286.44
Weird how that works, right?

How do I know if my mobo is toast?

I'm running ubuntu, and randomly, recently, I have been having trouble booting. The first time I simply reformatted, but now I get low-graphics mode, login loops, random disconnect from the internet, and goddamn i am reduced to the terminal and every command takes forever.

It's a asus z87-a , seems like many people have had it die after the same time frame as me (2 years). I'm not sure whether to buy a LGA1151 mobo or get another LGA1150.

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https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/WCtdGf

good or shit?

>>58066264
>>58066162
Ahh okay I see. Darn, I thought I'd found a good one too. But the build you posted looks pretty good, cheaper too. Thank you for your help friends, I think I might get those parts you listed instead.

>>58067607
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Zdf4Z8
Now it is. WD Black is overrated and overpriced. 850 Evo is just... just get it. Toshiba P300 is an excellent HDD for a good price, idk why it isn't more popular.
Enthoo Pro seems overkill, at least get the Enthoo Pro M. I swapped it for the much smaller Define C, if you need more bays get the Define S, if you want a 5" bay, get the Enthoo Pro M or Define R5.
Since you're from EU you have the luxury to buy Palit GPUs. The SuperJetstream is a very fast, cool and quiet card, it's also cheaper.
Also rethink if you're fine with 8GB RAM, 16GB is recommended. Other than that, good build.

What is the fastest path to getting all windows 7 updates installed on a fresh system? Do I get SP1 and then the latest convenience rollup?

>ebay
>1150 mini itx
>"used"
>results are more expensive than the new ones

what the actual fuck

Is DDR4 3000MHz worth the premium over 2400MHz? There's 16gb gskill on sale for $75.

>tfw you found a cheap X79 dual CPU motherboard
Feels good man
>tfw you still don't have all money to buy it.
And I still need the E5's the graphics card, the PSU, the coolers and all shit.

>>58068292
Don't use eBay Israel, anon.

>>58068292

If it's a z97 good luck. They're basically non existent now. I have a 4790k that's just sitting here. Fucking bullshit.

>>58070494
No, just go 2400 if it's on sale. If you're just gaming the difference is negligible

>>58070601
Yeah, they totally don't exist anymore, send me your processor goyim.


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

>>58070621
Isn't for gaming, mostly a general linux box/server/seedbox, with playing some old games occasionally on the igpu. Thanks for the advice.

>>58070623

Hmm, let's see.

>ECS
>L337
>ASRock

>Killer Ethernet

That eliminates like 90% of those. The others I don't like.

>>58070663
>I don't like
>don't exist
Pick one dipshit

>>58070494
Sure if it's on sale
Most 16Gb ram ends up being $70-80 from 2133-3000 at least

>>58070820
Yeah, a bit on the high end there and with ugly "heatsinks" too. Kinda bummed about the DDR4 price hike since I have no choice since it's my first build with it.

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What should I upgrade from this? Thinking about 8gb more ram and a larger SSD.

accidentally bought the wrong psu lmao

Im a noob, critique this build

Motherboard MSI B150 GAMING M3
Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz 6MB Sk1151
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 WF OC 6GB
Crucial 8GB (1x8GB) DDR4-2400MHz Single Ranked RAM x2
Cooler CPU Cooler Master Hyper103
Nox NX 650W Power Suply
SSD Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB
3.5" Western Digital Blue 1TB 5400RPM 64MB SATA III
ATX Nox Hummer ZS Zero Edition Case
Nox CoolFan 120mm LED Red 1200RPM


Good? Bad? What do i change

>>58058431
>>58058710
Post criticism or shut up. Or perhaps you think I give a shit about your anonymous opinion?

>>58071696
It's ok, probably want an aftermarket cooler to make sure that the CPU keeps its max boost clocks
Otherwise drop down to the i5 6500
Consider a HGST HDD

>>58071615
The SSD if you want it
What's your res? If 1080p the rest is fine
Otherwise save up for a really nice monitor and the gfx power to drive it

>>58070494
Considering you probably won't even use all that RAM, faster RAM is worth the small difference in cost even if you have to buy less of it. Can always add more down the road when it will be cheaper and actually useful

>>58067844
Some pirate versions have all the updates rolled into them

>>58067001
Hard to know what the problem is. What's your CPU? If you are using an i3 or a slow i5 just upgrade and sell your current CPU on ebay

>>58066238
CPU? Might need to upgrade both at the same time

>>58071882
i'm >>58071615 and i have a 1080p IPS I like a lot. Not gonna upgrade until 4k IPS is cheap enough and I can afford a quality GPU

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Y7MQKZ

First build, anything I should change?

Gaming
Photoshop
Maya
Zbrush
Streaming

>>58071913
2160p will pretty much be an end all res unless you have amazing eyesight. Definitely wait to get all the bells and whistles you want (>100Hz, HDR, adaptive sync) and a model known for reliability

>>58071939
If you can get an i7 for streaming

is this bad https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/gwCP8K

>>58071952
Trying to stay around 1400

>>58071882
what aftermarket cooler/s should i look into?. Is it ever ok to not get a better cooler? If i get a 6500 should i still get another cooler?

And in your opinion is it worth it to get a 6600 or should i just stick with the 6500?

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I do heavy video editing and run two 1440p panels. Possibly a 3rd one soon.

I have 24/7 uptime and want absolutely noiseless computing in idle, meaning 0db fan feature (like the ASUS STRIX has).

I rarely game, but 1080p at max or 1440p at mid settings with GTA 5 is enough for me.

I am looking for
- 1151 CPU
- DDR4 RAM
- Alternatives to the GPU I have already laying next to me

My goal is to not worry about upgrading for the next 3-4 years at best.
Lagless preview in Vegas or Adobe Premiere, fast render times are a must.

Everything that is not 0€ in this list I already own.

I am open to ditching the components for completely different ones if there's a compelling argument.

In return you can have a very high test ass, cute animals and a rare pepe.

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/pickmyparts88/saved/zyHGXL

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>>58072097
This is my current setup.

The Mainboard is absolutely abysmal.
I could probably live with the i7 performance but an upgrade is mandatory.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RZtdGf

>>58072136
Also feel free to point out any stupidity in my current or future build.

I bought a dedicated 960Gb SSD to store the projects I'm working on. I've read that this isn't necessary, but I feel an improvement. Is the faster access time compared to my 5400 RPM HDD in editing programs placebo?

>>58071970
That's an ugly as fuck case too. LEDs are for fags

>>58071984
The Hyper 212 Evo is popular.

>Is it ever ok to not get a better cooler?
Yes, with i5 6500 and below.

>get a 6600 or should i just stick with the 6500?
Personally I'd say i5 6500. The tiny extra boost with the 6600 won't even be noticable as a percentage of performance by the a Skylake i5 needs to be replaced

>>58072097
i7 6700K if you'll OC
i7 6700 if not
Can use a non-Z170 board if you get a locked CPU

I don't think the Hyper 212 Evo is noiseless. Very quiet, but not noiseless

Might consider a 1070 for 1440p
Need DDR4 3000 RAM if you're keeping the Z mobo

>>58072197
>Is the faster access time compared to my 5400 RPM HDD in editing programs placebo?
No

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>>58072293
Thank you!

>I don't think the Hyper 212 Evo is noiseless.
It's not, but it's very close.
Is there even such a thing as noiseless CPU coolers? The heatsink would be enormous if the fans can just turn off.

>i7 6700K if you'll OC
>i7 6700 if not
Would an i5 suffice? My stomach turns at current i7 prices.

I don't plan on overclocking. The reason I bought this mobo s because I snatched it at around $90.

What brand RAM do you recommend?

Have a squirrel in return

>>58072293
>Might consider a 1070 for 1440p

Are the extra $150 really worth it I don't plan on gaming that much?

If the futureproofing is really better and the upgrade considerable I might consider it, but I'm hesitant to drop so much on a GPU when I don't game that much.

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Trying to build a gaming rig that can double as a home cloud and run engineering programs

Will probably change up the RAM and move up to 2x8gb, but the 4x4gb was free

Also, need more HDD space, and would swap to a PCI-e SDD in the future

>>58072332
>Would an i5 suffice
Only you can say, check benchmarks. If you don't want to pay for an i7 now I'd wait a little longer for Zen, which is supposed to be 4core / 8thread for $150 with near current i7 performance.

RAM brand doesn't matter, just get cheapest 3000MHz

>>58072358
I would say so if you're trying to play any future AAA titles at 1440p

>>58055943
Looking for a card to put in my mini itx

MSI sound good?

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>>58072401
Change motherboard to the Asus Z170-A / Pro Gaming or Gigabyte Z170X-UD5

Change HDD to WD Black

Change Case to Phanteks Enthoo Pro

Change PSU to EVGA Supernova G2 650w

>EVGA 1080

see pic related

850 evo or MX300

500gb edition

The MX300 is $45 cheaper

>>58073083
The blacks are kinda loud
So are those hard drives

>>58073093
850 Evo if you want faster speeds.
MX300 if you want more storage for value.

>>58073096
blacks being loud is a meme

>>58073112
>>58073083
>>58072401
Swap to a Hitachi HDD, cheap and reliable

>>58071939
Get a 27 inch IPS display monitor I have a Dell version and it's not that different from the meme names.

>>58072136
Upgrade 12gb of ram at the least video editors run on a lot of Ram to perform well for editing.

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Need to decide between Msi and EVGA for a 1070.

The MSi aesthetic appeals to me more despite being gaymer and is reported to be quiet despite still having that 2100 mhz potential so I expect it would be a good option.

But then again I always hear that EVGA FTW is the true line for top performance and quality. Also I would have to buy a $17 power bridge for the MSi to fit in my case.

Do I really have to worry about the EVGA literally fucking exploding?

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>>58072097
Here

I found cheap DDR4 RAM on sale here in Yurop, around 50€ for 4x4Gb

Ballistix Sport 4GB 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Desktop Memory Model BLS4G4D240FSA

Planning to run it with an ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148862

Good choice?

>>58073845
You sure you're not looking at 1x4gb dimm?

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>>58073861
No, it was 13€ per 4gb stick.

Already sold out. Maybe it was a pricing error, I bought 4.

>>58073886
Damn that's cheap, especially right now.

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>>58073911
Yeah, must be a pricing error. It also says SODIMM in the title, but that model is clearly regular UDIMM. Measurements and model number point to the newegg one.

Is it any good? I bought because I suspected pricing error. 4x4Gb will work fine with the Z170, yes?

>>58073944
It says 288 pin and DDR4 so it should be right. 4x4 will work with your mobo assuming it has 4 slots, but won't benefit over 2x8 since z170 only supports dual channel.

CES Vega?