r/pcmasterrace • u/AutoModerator • Jul 14 '15
Daily Simple Questions Thread - Jul 14, 2015
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u/Fist_of_Stalin Jul 14 '15
Could someone explain to me this. When in SLI/Crossfire two (for this example the person is going to only use two GPU) GPU have 4 gb of ram each. So the total amount of Vram is 8GB, but for some reason that is not how it works?
My question is why is having that scenario is not as beneficial as having one 8 GB card...
I would love it if someone could explain this to me, I don't even know how to word this question properly :(
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Jul 14 '15
For the way SLI and Xfire works as of right now, the VRAM is mirrored between them as part of how the communication works. It means that each GPU is only capable of retrieving and steaming from its pool of VRAM in that case 4GBs this means that GPU1 cannot send data to GPU2's VRAM as a result since the connection wouldn't allow for such interaction.
Each GPU is synced as you why this is more beneficial than a single GPU, well 2 GPUS are working on 1 task. It is the same as splitting a bunch of wood, the job can get done well enough with one burly dude and an Axe, but add another one and you have a lot more muscle to move more wood at a time.
You lessen the amount of work that has to be done using two GPUs that are synchronized.
As a side note DX12 promises to allow pooling of VRAM so multiplicative VRAM increase could be possible with DX12 and Vulkhan.
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Jul 14 '15
I'm doing a new build. Not because I want to but because I have to. My current PC is failing and it's an old beast.
My new build will be glorious. GLORIOUS I TELL YOU. I start in 4 weeks time. I have but one thing standing in my way: what the shit is up with the GPU market right now.
So at first I was like "a gtx 970 should do nicely" and then the whole vram thing and just general hatred and so I said "ok, ok, I can spare another $120-$150 for the 980". But I started looking at the specs. Slightly higher clock speed, more shading units, 0.5GB more Vram. It's definitely the better card, but the hardware difference is not worth $120-$150 more dollars. The bang for buck, as in FPS for dollars, is wayyy better on the 970 than the 980. But I will be seen as a fool for buying a 970 now. After the storm over its vram and general discontent.
Then there is the 980 Ti. It's irresponsible. My buying the card is irresponsible. Do I have the cash? Yes. Should I be spending that much really? No. I will be late on rent sort of situation for a 980 Ti... But it almost sounds worth it.
Ughh. What do I do?!
TL;DR - 970 is hated, 980 isn't worth the price, 980 Ti would be an irresponsible buy. What do?
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u/Lustig1374 Team Red Jul 14 '15
Fury
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Jul 14 '15
A couple ten's cheaper than the 980 Ti and I don't get physx and I drop 200mhz as well as about 15-20 frames? No thanks. If I'm spending $650+ I want the real deal.
The only thing the Fury has going it for it in comparison to its competitor card right now is that it definitely runs cooler.
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u/Lustig1374 Team Red Jul 14 '15
100$ cheaper. Mhz doesn't correlate to performance, otherwise my 8350 would be faster than a 5960X. PhysX is as dead as 3D.
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u/Punker_22 Intel i7-4790K/ EVGA GTX 980ti FTW/ 8GB/ 120 GB SSD/ 2TB HDD Jul 15 '15
Why are people buying unlocked i7's I'm currently building a PC and all that's left it to buy the CPU. isn't an i7 overkill on its own not being unlocked? (I ask because I'm thinking about getting a regular i7. Change my view I guess?)
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u/mtn_dewgamefuel R7 9800X3D | RTX 5080 | Win11 IoT LTSC Jul 15 '15
It's overkill. If you're just going to be gaming, get an i5. If you're absolutely sure you need it, get an i7. If you have the money, just get the unlocked version of whichever you choose and a compatible motherboard.
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u/xD512 http://imgur.com/a/7f6Qx Jul 15 '15
Unlocked basically means you can OC the CPU more easily if you have the MoBo for it. Basically every Z or X MoBo is capable of taking advantage of the "k" CPUs and the H MoBos aren't.
If you just want to play games an i5 definetly is enough for your needs, I'd personally get the unlocked version (i.e. 4690k) and a Z MoBo to be able to OC the CPU. The money you save that way can be used for a better video card or other higher quality components.
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u/Punker_22 Intel i7-4790K/ EVGA GTX 980ti FTW/ 8GB/ 120 GB SSD/ 2TB HDD Jul 15 '15
I plan on just gaming really. I was planning on buying a Intel Core i7-4790 I have an Asrock Z97 Extreme3 motherboard. I also plan on hooking up 3 monitors
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u/xD512 http://imgur.com/a/7f6Qx Jul 15 '15
Just go for an i5 4690k. Basically the same CPU without Hyperthreading and less cache. But you can OC it with the board you wanted to buy.
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u/Punker_22 Intel i7-4790K/ EVGA GTX 980ti FTW/ 8GB/ 120 GB SSD/ 2TB HDD Jul 15 '15
I already have the board haha I wanted the i7 because of the hyperthreading. I won't notice any difference between an i5 and i7 in gaming? Also, will the stock CPU cooler work to OC the i5, or will I need to buy another part
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u/mynewaccount5 Jul 14 '15
Why are there multiple stickies?
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u/TheAppleFreak Resident catgirl Jul 14 '15
Some may attribute it to "the work of the admins," but I'll tell you what it really is: dark magic and witchcraft. Using the unholy dark powers of AutoMod, I have bent the will of the sticky system so it is now under my complete and total command! I can now even sticky link posts!
A GOD AM I
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Jul 14 '15
Allowing more mod relevant information to exist at once. IE this daily thread and still have something else we wish to promote. Honestly, it is a great option to have. A mega Thread won't snuff out any other sticky we might want to keep up anymore this way.
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u/eegras http://pc.eegras.com Jul 14 '15
New change in Reddit. Subs can now have two stickies, which is super helpful. Lets us sticky this thread plus something else we want everyone to see, for example.
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u/kunstlich Ryzen 1700 / Gigabyte 1080 Ti Jul 14 '15
A new feature rolled out earlier allowing two stickied threads instead of one; it allows having one 'permanent' sticky and one that regularly changes. Which is good, because these simple question threads were sort of hit-and-miss until yesterdays one was stickied and had over 200 responses.
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u/PRIVILEGED_WHITE_MAN mouth Jul 14 '15
I just bought a gtx 970 as an upgrade from my gtx 750ti. How big of an upgrade is this?
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u/mattmonkey24 R5 5600x, RTX3070, 32GB, 21:9 1440p Jul 14 '15
4k, its really sharp and makes everything so clear
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Jul 14 '15
I have a question about my computer's hardware. I recently bought The Witcher 3. I really enjoy it and my computer doesn't have too much trouble running it on high. That being said I can sometimes get down to around 30 fps. While I don't mind that so much, it got me thinking. What is holding my computer back more, my CPU or my GPU? I have an i5 4690k 3.5 ghz processor and an Nvidia Geforce GTX 750 graphics card. I had someone else build this computer for me and now I want to understand it better so that I can continue to upgrade it and do it myself.
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Jul 14 '15
Your 4690k is plenty quick, but your GTX 750 is a major bottleneck. I'd recommend a GTX 970 for $250-300 if you want to stick with Nvidia, or an R9 290X/R9 390 (which are a bit too pricey imo).
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Jul 15 '15
A mod is an nvidia fanboy! Burn him!
(this is gonna get me shadowbanned isn't it.)
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Jul 15 '15
Well with 970s hitting $250...
Nothing but a good deal imo.
Also we can't shadowban, only the reddit admins can.
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Jul 15 '15
100% definitely your graphics card. your cpu is top of the line for gaming
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u/FireBlast101 Specs/Imgur here Jul 14 '15 edited Aug 10 '25
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u/JoSo_UK Jo_So Jul 15 '15
New graphics card time, upgrading from 650Ti that has died on me.
I've heard the 300 series has a lot of issues at the moment (I really need it to be stable out of the box), but also that the 200 series uses a lot more power and is really old architecture now. They're both around my budget. Thoughts?
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u/gadgamonguy gadgamonguy - 4690K-kinda broken 970 Jul 14 '15
What was that device/lamp that projected the main colours on the screen behind it?
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u/SirRustic r9 390 | i5 3570k | 12gb RAM | Ultrawide af monitor Jul 14 '15
The only thing you can do is contact steam support with proof that you have the code.
I doubt they'll add it for you but it's worth a try.
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u/ItsMeMora Ryzen 9 5900X | RX 6800 XT | 48GB RAM Jul 14 '15
What was the software to clean RAM usage? Somebody posted it some time ago to fix GTA V's problem with excesive RAM usage.
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u/_burritos its like... really fast Jul 15 '15
Not really a question but more a comment:
I have found that switching my windows theme to best performance rather than best appearance has made a noticeable difference in certain games such as GTAV, CIV5, and the Borderlands series.
I'm not exactly sure why but I believe it has something to do with the Aero Peak program that Windows uses as an overlay which can sometimes cause errors with other overlays such as Steam or Rockstar Social Club. You can change this by: (win7) >start>control panel>system>advanced system settings> then click the "settings" button under the performance section and click "adjust for best performance" but make sure to check "smooth edges of screen fonts" before exiting as this will keep text legible.
Keep in mind this will give your PC a Windows 98 look/feel but with all the performance of Windows 7.
Cheers.
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u/Tischlampe http://steamcommunity.com/id/TI-Schlampe Jul 14 '15
How do i chose PC parts? How do i know which mother board gpu and cpu will work together?
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u/ItsMeMora Ryzen 9 5900X | RX 6800 XT | 48GB RAM Jul 14 '15
Why an FLV video file (recorded with OBS) converted to MP4 just looks gray in Sony Vegas preview? The same happens if I try to record directly in MP4 on OBS.
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u/politicalanalysis Jul 15 '15
What's the best antivirus to install on my new system right now?
Also, I really like cities skylines, Pokemon, skyrim, and league of legends. What are some games that I should consider getting on steam. I haven't been an avid PC gamer before (just play league on my crappy laptop), but my new system is gonna be beast and should easily handle more challenging games (it has an i5 and r9 290).
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u/Jakomako (i5 4690k + GTX 970)Corsair 350D Jul 15 '15
Windows 8.1 has built-in antivirus that's pretty good. Just use that and common sense, you'll be fine.
The Witcher 3 is fantastic. You'll definitely like it if you like Skyrim.
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u/Sinfusion I7-4770k|MSI GTX 1070 | 16GB Jul 14 '15
Can anyone help me figure what's causing This?
(Look at his arms+shoulders)
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Jul 14 '15
What's the best way on changing my ps3 controller into an Xbox controller? They are used more in games with prompts and stuff, need to physically change it (buttons) but have it working on pc.
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u/flaming_sousa Jul 15 '15
Should I invest in a mousepad? I'm a college student that has a gaming notebook, and I am doomed to a year of shitty desks and what not, but I don't know if a 10$ mousepad is really worth it.
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u/catsasshole Jul 15 '15
A mousepad would definitely be worth it if you are playing on inconsistent and varying surfaces to improve tracking. Just the slick, consistent feel alone is worth it IMO.
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Jul 14 '15
Any recommendations for a first mouse mat? I generally play FPS with a bit of WoW and D3 for good measure.
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u/GexideL i7-3770 | RX 480 Nitro 8GB | 16GB Jul 14 '15
When and why is flashing BIOS necessary?
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u/FixionX youtube.com/FixionX FX8350 R9 270x Jul 14 '15
Usually when theres bug like USB3 ports arent recognized or updates like support for newer CPUs
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u/GexideL i7-3770 | RX 480 Nitro 8GB | 16GB Jul 14 '15
Is it needed for new GPU's too? I plan to upgrade my HD 7850 to R9 290x/390x.
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Jul 14 '15
Planning on getting a Fury X, should I incorporate it into my current loop or leave it with it's own stock water cooling?
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u/Nebresto Jul 14 '15
I have an OEM copy of Win7, if I upgrade that to win 8.1 will the OEM go away and will I then be able to transfer it onto a new machine?
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u/All_Work_All_Play PC Master Race - 8750H + 1060 6GB Jul 15 '15
No. But if it is win 7 it might not be smart enough to notice with a had swap and direct upgrade to Win 10.
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u/Zantza i5-3470, GTX 960 Jul 15 '15
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+overclock+a+cpu
It really isn't that hard.
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u/Dkjq58 i5 4670k, GTX 970 Jul 14 '15
What would be a good price to sell the card in my flair to a friend for? Had it since about late jan/early feb. Runs perfectly fine.
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u/anaalius r9390xeon Jul 14 '15
Opinions on this monitor
Just order it for a new build - mainly focusing on graphic work [photoshop] and gaming.
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Jul 14 '15 edited Sep 25 '17
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u/anaalius r9390xeon Jul 14 '15
Good to hear!
The graphics work i will be doing will be more of a hobby that I am looking to develop into a professional standard.
My plan was to get this monitor to use while I develop my trade and eventually get monitor closer to the top of the range when I start making enough money. Bonus is then I can use this dell monitor to replace my current second screen.
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u/TaintedSquirrel i7 13700KF | 3090 FTW3 | PcPP: http://goo.gl/3eGy6C Jul 14 '15
It's a great monitor however the IPS panel is... old. Most of the new IPS monitors will actually look much better. I've had the U2412M for 4 years, I did some new builds for my family and bought them some of the new Dell IPS 1080p monitors ($150-$200) and all of them look much better than mine.
I think it's partly due to the low pixel density (pixels are LARGE) and the gross Anti-Glare Coating on the U2412M. All of the Dell IPS monitors have slight ghosting, by the way. I tested on all of mine and even with Overdrive on my U2412M the newer IPS panels match it.
Personally unless you absolutely want 1200p over 1080p I would go with one of their more recent and probably cheaper panels as IPS tech has improved since 2011.
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u/Tc87524 Jul 14 '15
Hi.
I recently built my first PC but I'm running into some issues with the graphics card. Every time i try to install the driver is fails without giving me a reason. if someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
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u/sunkzero Jul 15 '15
What happened to that funny thread with the guy who's "friend" refused to buy a GPU?
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u/kcan1 Love Sick Chimp Jul 15 '15
Anyone have any suggestions for any good LGA1150 motherboards? I was an idiot and spilled water on my motherboard and need a replacement. Sli support and lots of USB 3.0 ports is a plus. Also I have an ATX case so no size worries there.
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u/ColdCyborgVer4 Jul 15 '15
Air cooling or a aio liquid cooler for a fx-6300 soon be over clocked and which coolers would reddit recommend for under say 80usd?
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u/gentlemandinosaur Do you make boing noises every time these pop out? You do now. Jul 15 '15 edited Jul 15 '15
Specs:
i5 2500k
16GB RAM
128 SSD/2TB 7200RPM
HD 7870
ASUS 1ms 27" IPS 1080p Monitor
Should I bother upgrading anything for about <300 dollar budget?
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Jul 14 '15
I did a build about a year ago, first time since I bought pre-built before. I did a really shitty job of cable management and organization of the case. Are there any risks involved with removing everything, and reorganizing the build? Would I have to use the same ports on the motherboard as well?
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u/Jakomako (i5 4690k + GTX 970)Corsair 350D Jul 14 '15
There's an inherent risk in doing anything with your PC's components, but it's a small one unless you're stupid and careless. The only ports you could possibly switch up are SATA ports and it doesn't matter as long as you use the speed ports.
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u/Shnitzal i7-4790 GTX970 Jul 15 '15
If i buy a hard copy of a game (example Witcher 3) and not a digital download, Could i still get mods for them?
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u/Atze27 Jul 14 '15
First of all, I have the BeQuiet 800 Silent Base case with only the 3 fans that came with it. I'm planning to get some extra ram and 4 extra fans, since I can have up to 7. My question is if I need some sort of fan controller, or if it's just recommended (also, if that's the case, which one should I get?) or should I just connect the new fans to the PSU, or something like that? (Read that somewhere, unsure, hence why I'm asking) I got a Asus ROG VII Ranger mobo btw.
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u/aharvster100 AMD FX-6300, GTX 960 4GB, 8 GB DDR3 Jul 14 '15
Will the amazon prime day sale tomorrow have any sales on PC parts?
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u/aharvster100 AMD FX-6300, GTX 960 4GB, 8 GB DDR3 Jul 14 '15
Will this work on a new pc that doesnt have an OS yet? Its says "It is not the full retail version, it is for system builders only. It is supposed to be used by computer builders on computers that are sold to someone else, not for themselves". What does this mean?
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u/PriceZombie Jul 14 '15
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit System Builder OEM _ Multi-...
Current $89.98 Amazon (New) High $103.08 Amazon (New) Low $78.83 Amazon (New) $90.87 (30 Day Average)
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Jul 15 '15
I'm confused on how some GPU's work. Why are some 2 GB GPU's better than others, for instance. A GTX 960 is better than a GT 720. What's the difference? Aren't they just both 2 GB?
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u/Vetium Jul 14 '15
I've found that my computer hasn't been putting out the performance I desire playing games like Farcry 4. What would be the cheapest and most effective method of improving the performance? Considering my lack of knowledge about computer parts, I was hoping someone here could help me out. Thanks in advance.
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u/hypersprite Ryzen 9 9950X | RTX 5090 Jul 15 '15
Sometimes certain cards can not be as optimized as others for certain games. MY advice would be to use the Nvidea Gforce Experiance and optimize your games. Also make sure that you have the most up too date video drivers. I cant stress enough how much of a difference having up to date drivers can have. If you still having issues it may be that your card is just struggling. You have a 760 so its not crazy powerful. IF you wanted to increase performance you could also place the games on the SSD in a new steam library to increase performance. If you defiantly want to increase performance you should consider upgrading to a new card.
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u/Furjiply Jul 15 '15
Will a quad-core AMD CPU clocked at 4 Ghz perform the same as Intel CPU Clocked at 4Ghz?
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Jul 14 '15 edited Jul 14 '15
I have a MSI X58A-GD45 MB. What is the highest GPU that's compatible with it? I'm worried about any PCIe 3.0 to 2.0 slot incompatibilities.
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u/xD512 http://imgur.com/a/7f6Qx Jul 14 '15
PCIe 3.0 to 2.0 is NOT a problem at all. You can plug in any GPU you want as long as you have a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot.
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Jul 14 '15
How do install Case LED's?
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u/willerbazz I knew you would look ye cunt! Jul 14 '15
LinusTechTips has a video on this i think
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u/Tebori44 Jul 15 '15
I'm looking at moving back to a PC from a Mac. Would the better thing be to save until I have enough for a complete higher end system or buy a mid-range with expansion capabilities?
And how valid do those expansion capabilities stay (or how do you avoid a "fad" type card/chip/format)?
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u/Jakomako (i5 4690k + GTX 970)Corsair 350D Jul 15 '15
I built a rig with an i3 and a GTX 760 about 18 months ago and just recently upgraded to an i5 and a GTX 970. It was great. I could play anything I threw at it, but I still had room for improvement. Mid-range builds tend to be underrated on here because everyone wants that cookie cutter i5 + 970 set up, but weaker components are still pretty damn capable. Not really a big deal that you can't turn shadow quality up to max and run antialiasing and such. Games are still fun and look damn good on medium/high settings.
I'd wait for Skylake to come out at this point. That will give you a better upgrade path if you do like me.
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u/AwesomesaucePhD 7800x3d | 9070xt Jul 15 '15
So I was recently tidying up my computer (still am) I tried to to touch my Mobo as rarely as possible. How big of a deal is it to touch your mobo, especially on the very corners?
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Jul 15 '15 edited Jul 15 '15
With your bare fingers?
Not a biggie. PCB is pretty resilient, finger grease won't do any damage. If you scratch a trace though, with a screw driver by accident or something, you can be in pretty big trouble.
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u/AwesomesaucePhD 7800x3d | 9070xt Jul 15 '15
Whew thank goodness I didn't do that. I don't have any visible harm on my Mobo and it looks to be in great condition. I'm just over worried about my computer is all. Thanks for putting my mind at ease. Also I'm jealous of your build.
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u/catsasshole Jul 15 '15
You should also be grounding yourself when touching any PCB's. Just in case.
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u/ammus5 Jul 15 '15
Does a sound card helps you pick up footsteps in multiplayer fps games?
What causes stuttering in games? I noticed my games stutters when fps is below 60 but I've read that people play smoothly on 50 fps. Is this just ny system?
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Jul 14 '15 edited Jul 14 '15
I plan on purchasing a gaming computer within the next two weeks and I want some advice. I'm currently looking at the "Black Pearl" from Cyberpower PC and I want to know if is a good choice. I'm wondering if the company makes good quality products and if the computer is listed at a reasonable price.
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Jul 14 '15
General rule of thumb is most pre-builts are rip offs in some capacity. They will usually load you up with an i7 and some measly GPU while still making you pay a pretty hefty price for it.
Even if they include a reasonable GPU and CPU it is not uncommon to see these be way over what it would coust to just get the parts yourself.
If you are in the US Canada region, I would see about NCIX's pre-building service. They only charge an extra 50USD on top of parts and then build it for you. It is one of the better pre-built packages I have seen.
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Jul 14 '15
I was looking for a more specific answer to the original question compared to just a generalization of pre-built PC's. Does that one fall into that generalization?
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u/IR0NxLEGEND Jul 14 '15
Replacing my PC with a laptop for college. I want to still game on it but I am lost. Should I get a laptop branded as a "gaming" laptop or just a higher end regular one? What should I look for/shy away from? I play KSP, GTAV,CSGO,Skyrim, Dayz, and others. Any help on where to start looking and what to look for would be great. Actually suggestions on products even better:budget $1,500
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u/HuskUrsa GTX 980 i7 4790 @ 3.60GHz No k on my cpu :( Jul 14 '15
Why are games just ported onto PC and not just made for it then ported on consoles? I don't understand this concept too well.
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u/xD512 http://imgur.com/a/7f6Qx Jul 14 '15
I think that's because it's easier to create a game that works fine on consoles and then add some extra graphical fidelity for the PC port than the other way round.
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u/etrain911 Jul 15 '15
1.Should I upgrade my GTX 770 4GB or wait if all I want is gaming at 1080p/60fps? 2. Is the 770 considered a high-end or mid-tier card (it doesn't really matter but I'm kind of curious)?
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u/mtn_dewgamefuel R7 9800X3D | RTX 5080 | Win11 IoT LTSC Jul 15 '15
1: it's probably okay for 1080p60 for at least another generation, especially with 4gb of vram
2: mid tier, a little bit better than the equivalent 960.
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u/Dazz3601 Specs/Imgur here Jul 15 '15
How do you replace/upgrade a cpu? Do I need to do something else instead of just taking out the old one and replace it?
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u/fallout68 750Ti, FX-4130 Jul 14 '15 edited Jul 15 '15
Best router for <200USD?
2 floor house, multiple devices using at once.
EDIT: Under, not over
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u/thetonyk123 Magic electric box Jul 14 '15
How should I uninstall the AMD video card drivers when my 980ti arrives today? Any special steps I should take or just uninstall it from Programs & Features?
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u/friendlyoffensive bulletproof water-cooled wanker Jul 14 '15
It doesn't matter, you system won't use them. Plug your new card, install it's drivers, uninstall previous ones. If you are OCD - use driver sweeper. Edited: it was sarcasm, no offence.
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Jul 14 '15
Alright, so how important is an IPS (e.g Asus MG279Q there are others too) display and what are the advantages to G-Sync rather than leaving it off by default?
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u/Lennardson Jul 14 '15
IPS means that the monitor has more colour which increases the visual quality immensely, g-sync and free sync make the display smoother ect. g-sync is made by Nividia while free sync is by amd. They usally work well on low fps and work better with a gpu from the same company.
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Jul 14 '15 edited Jul 14 '15
seriously fuck you xD
on a serious note tho, i watched Linus' video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzHxhjcE0eQ which seemed pretty interesting, and since it
usually works well on low fps
surely that won't matter in your situation.
either way I doubt that the visual quality increase will be that dramatic, oh well!:)
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u/Erickchimp10 Jul 14 '15 edited Jul 14 '15
I've never owned a pc and I want to see If I can get a good deal tomorrow for a laptop during amazon sale but I honestly don't know what I should be looking at, which conpany or price range any tips for me or links that can help me? I will mostly be using for watching netflix and school. I would like to game on it but It's not a high priority. Thank you
Edit: usage of laptop
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u/xD512 http://imgur.com/a/7f6Qx Jul 14 '15
First of all you should think about the things you'd like to do with the laptop (i.e. gaming [specifically which games and their system requirements], editing or just browsing/office stuff) and then take a look at your budget.
With those two things in mind you should take a look at subreddits like /r/SuggestALaptop (credit to /u/ak474000, didn't know that one existed).
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u/ez117 Jul 14 '15
Unfortunately most pre-built PCs either suck or come at a hefty premium. More mainstream brands (Dell, HP, Alienware, etc) tend to stick you with an i7 and a weak GPU, leading to what looks like a powerful setup but is easily beat by a more balanced rig. More custom brands (DigitalStorm comes to mind) have balanced offerings but they come at a significant premium over building it yourself. I'd look around and ask for help, a lot of fellow PCMR brothers would be happy to assist, and there are many videos on building a PC on Youtube that should help you along. It doesn't take that much time and I'd say it's worth it for everyone to have the experience AND save money.
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u/Onlyusemeusername 3900x, 2070super, 32gb@3733 in an NCASE m1 Jul 15 '15
Custom loop or closed loop watercooling?
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u/Jakomako (i5 4690k + GTX 970)Corsair 350D Jul 15 '15
If you have to ask, you're not ready to build a custom loop.
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u/Onlyusemeusername 3900x, 2070super, 32gb@3733 in an NCASE m1 Jul 15 '15
I mean is it worth the hassle? I know how to do it, I just want to know if it is worth the extra work to make it and maintain it
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u/Jakomako (i5 4690k + GTX 970)Corsair 350D Jul 15 '15
See, people that build custom loops don't give a shit about the extra work to maintain it. It's a labor of love. If you think about it, what's really the point of a custom water loop? It'll get you a couple hundred MHz here and there if you're lucky. It's like asking "should I buy a Camaro or should I build a hot rod?"
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u/alien_from_Europa http://i.imgur.com/OehnIyc.jpg Jul 15 '15
Closed Loop = easier installation, less cooling
Custom Loop = harder installation, better cooling
Oil Cooled = Aquariums look cool, hard to install, ultra hard to clean, better cooling all around
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u/lockzackary i5-6500 | GTX-1070 | 1080p@60hz Jul 15 '15
uh hello, i hope i'm not late for the party
but i would like to ask, of what use is a built-in HDMI port on a motherboard if it specifically states in the specs that it does not have support for integrated graphics?
like for example, the MSI Z97M Gaming has an HDMI,
if I would attach a core i5 4690 into it, will I be able to use it immediately and just attach a video card later?
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u/Coinshot_Kvothe Jul 15 '15
gta 4 won't let me change graphics settings. I tried adding -norestrictions in the command line but it still isnt working
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u/Kinperor Jul 14 '15
So basically I was looking into upgrading my monitor (a S22C350 from Samsung) to make the most of a new GPU. My predicted set up is a GTX 780 coupled with a GTX 980 Ti, with the 780 dedicated to Physx and the rest is left to the 980 Ti. With that in mind, I'm looking for suggestions.
I play a variety of games, currently: League of Legends, Warframe, Path of Exiles, Shadow of Mordor, anything that might come up in the future.
I'm not really well-versed in monitors, but if I'm not mistaken I can at least go for 1440p and 144hz. The rest of the specs, I'm not too sure. My current screen is matte, and I don't think my battlestation is placed somewhere that is friendly to glossy screens. I'm looking for something between 22 and 27 inch.
Now here's the catch: my budget is ~500$, but I want to get the screen during Amazon's sale day, so as much as possible the candidates should be available on amazon.ca or amazon.
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u/cupcakeassassin01 Specs/Imgur here Jul 14 '15
Any good games I can run on a Radeon HD 6670?
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u/MisterBinlee i7-5820k, 16GB RAM, R9 370 :/ Jul 14 '15
What performance do you get with a 9260x or 9270x vs a GTX760
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u/Jakomako (i5 4690k + GTX 970)Corsair 350D Jul 14 '15
A gtx 760 is a step up from an R9 270x and 2.5 steps up from an R9 260X.
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u/C0RB0N4T0R_86 Jul 15 '15
Difference between Amd and Intel cpu's? Im trying to learn how to build a pc by the end of the year. I am confused because the Amd cpu's look like they have better specs on paper but Intel has better benchmark results on most websites and they seem to be a lot more popular. Can someone explain the difference?
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Jul 15 '15
I'm getting an SSD soon, probably around 250 GB. I know for a fact Windows 7 doesn't take up 250 GB of space, so what else should I fill up my SSD with? Any specific games to put on there?
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u/bluesdude 4690k HD7950 16GB Jul 15 '15
I usually put new games in mine ill be playing a lot, to minimize total time spent loading and games I'll play online but aren't too big like CS or insurgency so I don't get left behind.
I wish I had another one for gta v. It's about 100 gb and sometimes but not often I get black bars and squares when I'm driving too fast for the hard drive. Also it takes forever to load initially.
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u/SpitroastJerry i7 7700K, MSI GTX 980, 16gb DDR4 Jul 14 '15
I want to put an AIO cooler in my rig but I am a little afraid of leakage and destruction. Are my worries even remotely valid?
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u/TrymWS i9-14900KF | RTX 3090 | 64GB RAM (B-die) Jul 14 '15
Not really. They should be guaranteed sealed from the manufacturer. And if it should leak, they'll compansate all the damadge.
Buy it from a well known brand like corsair or NZXT, and they should have a good warranty.
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u/tajjet Intel i7-4790K @4.7GHz, Sapphire Tri-X OC R9 390X + 290 Jul 14 '15
H100i user here. Short answer is no; the tubing is very thick and attached sturdily enough that it can be hard to bend the tubing near the pump assembly.
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u/theesado i7-4820K | MSI 1080TI | http://goo.gl/ElPvsL Jul 15 '15
You worries are valid, but if you get it from a good brand (Corsair and NZXT) with a good warranty you wont have to worry about buying a new computer.
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u/CyanYams 5800x3D | 3080ti | 64GB DDR4 | FormD T1 Jul 14 '15
I have the h55, and two friends have the h100i, and from my experience from installing them, the tubing is thick enough for me to say no, unless you were purposely swinging a knife around inside your computer, You should be fine. edit:spelling
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u/Lyseko Jul 14 '15
How do I know if my cpu is "bottlenecking" my gpu? I currently have an old i3 (I'm at work, can't confirm which one) and a GTX 660, so how do I know if my cpu is limiting my gpu performance?
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u/tajjet Intel i7-4790K @4.7GHz, Sapphire Tri-X OC R9 390X + 290 Jul 14 '15
An i3 should not significantly impact the performance of a 660, but I'm not an expert.
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u/xswarm1 Specs/Imgur here Jul 14 '15
I'm thinking about upgrading my ram. I already have 2x2gb (dualchannel) of ram. I just need to match latency, frequency and brand(?) and i can add any amount of ram in dual channel kits right?
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u/Bav1901 i7 4790k 980 Matrix Platinum Jul 14 '15
So I made mistake and bought a corsair cs/cx series PSU can't remember which atm. My specs are a i7 4790k and a 980ti. If I don't overclock will the PSU be safe to use until around Christmas when I can upgrade it? Cheers. :)
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u/Chickennoodledrew Lenovo y50 i7 4720hq GTX 960m 4gb 16gb ram Jul 14 '15
Can an i5 4460 last for at least 3-4 years?
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u/Wolfy21_ i5-6500 ; GTX 660 Jul 15 '15
CPUs don't advance too much , and they don't matter a huge ton for your normal everyday gamer. So yes, you can keep it for that long and even more without a problem.
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u/SirRustic r9 390 | i5 3570k | 12gb RAM | Ultrawide af monitor Jul 14 '15
I've been running a 3570k for just under 3 years now. No upgrade in sight yet.
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u/Visteck i5 2500K | 16GB RAM | GTX 970 | 120GB SSD | 1TB WD green x2 Jul 14 '15
Easily. I'm still using a 2500k, planning to keep using it until I needs to be replaced or dies.
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u/gentlemandinosaur Do you make boing noises every time these pop out? You do now. Jul 15 '15
"using it until I needs to be replaced or dies."
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u/Varaxous 2600x @4.0Ghz 16 GB DDR4 GTX 1080 FTW2 Jul 15 '15
What is a good PSU with 550+ wattage?
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Jul 14 '15
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u/xD512 http://imgur.com/a/7f6Qx Jul 14 '15
On the right side of this webpage, close to the "subscribe"-button you can change your flair. Your flair is different for each subreddit.
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u/DeathFry KillerFry Jul 14 '15
Related, stupid question: Why thr GoG flair doesn't show up for me? I'd like that one.
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u/xD512 http://imgur.com/a/7f6Qx Jul 14 '15
I don't really know. Propably because that a flair a mod has to give you. It could be possible that only GoG employees get that flair.
In /r/GlobalOffensive the pros have their teamlogo and name as their flair and normal users can only use the logo.
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u/EveryTrueSon Jul 15 '15
I haven't had to buy a computer in six years, so I have no idea what is suitable for me. I want to do basic Office functions + Photoshop/InDesign + heavy web browsing. That's 90% of it.
I don't know the new chips at all. AMD A8 vs Intel Core i5? Will 8 gb ram be enough for that?
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u/snacks4all snacks4all Jul 14 '15
Worth upgrading from a 970 to 980 for $50?
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u/aharvster100 AMD FX-6300, GTX 960 4GB, 8 GB DDR3 Jul 14 '15
Will both of these processors work with the motherboard I chose?
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u/eegras http://pc.eegras.com Jul 14 '15
Yes. Not at the same time, obviously ( only one socket ), but they'll work.
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u/Euruzilys 7800X3D | 5080 | 32GB DDR5 Jul 15 '15
Now im wondering, is there a dual cpu MoBo lol?
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u/TheDoctor7562 i7-4690 + EVGA GTX 970 Jul 14 '15
Anyone know any good brick and mortar stores to get PC parts? I live in Utah, and for some god damm reason, the nearest Micro Center is 500 miles away, Fry's is a similar distance away, and I have a lack of digital funds. Yet Gaben still takes my money, somehow. Any help?
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u/Jakomako (i5 4690k + GTX 970)Corsair 350D Jul 15 '15
What's preventing you from opening a bank account with your non-digital funds?
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u/TheDoctor7562 i7-4690 + EVGA GTX 970 Jul 15 '15
Age, parents mostly,
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u/Jakomako (i5 4690k + GTX 970)Corsair 350D Jul 15 '15
Why do your parents care if you have a checking/debit account? Have you actually asked? Is this some kind of Mormon thing?
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u/The_Mighty_Tachikoma Specs/Imgur Here Jul 15 '15
So I'm having a bit of an argument with myself regarding parts upgrades. I can play Star Citizen, but my computer chops up whenever the ships get loaded in during co-op and every time someone respawns during competitive Arena Commander matches. If it's having issues now(Though to be honest, I'm not sure if that's more a poor optimization being that it's pre-alpha, or my CPU), I certainly will have issues during the main game. On top of that, I play a lot of Arma and while it generally handles it decently, it can chop up and get pretty bad during key moments. I'm wondering whether I should upgrade or not.
Currently I have:
i7 3930K Processor (6x 3.2GHz, 12MB L3 Cache)
ASUS P9X79 Pro <- Also is a list of compatible CPUs
I don't know if Star citizen is more of a GPU issue, but I've heard a lot of people say(While doing my research), that Arma bottlenecks at the CPU a lot. Honestly, an answer being: "You don't really need an upgrade" would be fine. I tried using SLI for my GPUs, but it was BSODing the shit out of my computer, so I just use one for my second monitor and dedicate it to PhysX, and the other is for running the main monitor with the games.
Anything I'm overlooking?
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u/mtn_dewgamefuel R7 9800X3D | RTX 5080 | Win11 IoT LTSC Jul 15 '15
You probably want to upgrade the GPU. The 760 isn't that powerful compared to what you can get today.
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u/MonkeyMaster64 RX 480, Ryzen 5 1600, 16GB RAM Jul 14 '15
What determines the speed at which files copy and paste?
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u/El_Vandragon R9 7900X | RTX 4090 | 32GB DDR5 6000 Jul 14 '15
How do you get such good micro enter deals? When I search on their site I never find anything close even on same day as the post?
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u/ez117 Jul 14 '15
Game of chance I guess. Seems that Micro Center is just releasing old inventory they have whenever they come across it in storage or whatever so the odds of actually stumbling upon a sale in progress are slim.
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u/Wisex Ryzen 5 3600x AMD Rx 580 16GB RAM Jul 14 '15
How does the nvidia shield work? Is it like a console? Do I have to buy all their games? Can it play games like the witches 2 on its own? Or do I need a separate PC for that? How does it run games?
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u/Sinfusion I7-4770k|MSI GTX 1070 | 16GB Jul 14 '15
I think it streams like a steambox but can also run it's own games.
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Jul 14 '15
I am going to build my first PC, and am hoping to get a good deal on a graphics card tomorrow off of Amazon, and then maybe build the PC around that. Would that be a good strategy? Also, should I be looking for a good deal on a CPU? I'm looking to end up spending $600-800 on the entire package, and I'm probably going to be mostly playing Project CARS, Fallout 4 when it launches, Cities: Skylines, and other racing/rpg titles. I remember seeing that AMD cards were struggling with Project CARS, is this still the case? Should I try to find a good Nvidia card and go from there? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated! I'm a bit nervous I'll screw this all up somehow. Thanks!
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u/Skylight90 R5 5600 | RX 6800 | 32 GB Jul 14 '15 edited Jul 14 '15
How can I permanently stop a Super Ad Remove hidden malware extension for Chrome from coming back? I found a way to remove hidden extensions, but after a few days it comes back spamming random ads on top of the browser pages. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware doesn't seem to pick anything up.
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u/gustianus Jul 14 '15
There's also a bitdefender iso image that you can download and make a bootable cd/usb from it. This way you restart and run the AV scan from the linux demo without entering windows. But that's a bit extreme.
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u/HtlrLuvsJuice Jul 14 '15
I've never owned a personal computer and I haven't spent a lot of time with computers. I did use computers when I was in high school but it was entirely Microsoft Word or Google.
My question is where could I ask if a computer is right for me while avoiding the circle jerk and jokes? I do play video games on an console but I just don't know if a computer is right for me.
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u/Ecoste Jul 14 '15 edited Jul 14 '15
Could anyone have a glance before I order? Thanks.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor | $238.95 @ Vuugo |
| Motherboard | ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $78.75 @ Vuugo |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $62.99 @ Canada Computers |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $118.68 @ Amazon Canada |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $86.99 @ Canada Computers |
| Video Card | HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ X² Video Card | $209.99 @ Memory Express |
| Case | Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case | $69.99 @ Memory Express |
| Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $79.99 @ NCIX |
| Monitor | Acer H276HLbmid 60Hz 27.0" Monitor | $295.50 @ Vuugo |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1286.83 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$45.00 | |
| Total | $1241.83 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-14 16:02 EDT-0400 |
edit: Work PC, only for light gaming.
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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '15
Get another 970 or buy a 980?