i7-920 oc'd to 3.5ghz
12 ram
760ti
>>345197452
>920
>760ti
It's time to upgrade senpai. Not just GPU, but board, CPU and RAM.
>>345197742
how about no? i play everyrhing on ultra 1080p. doom i get 40-55fps on extra high
>>345197864
No.
No you don't.
Why would you lie on the internet.
>>345197452
>i7-920 oc'd to 3.5ghz
cute i used to run mine at that.
motherboards died so i sold it and sidegraded to a 4690 at 4ghz
runs alot faster than it ever did
>>345197864
>760ti
Bullshit
>>345197941
why it died? i got a high end mobi. rampage extreme 2
>>345197452
FX-6350, locked at 4ghz (I've a 212 EVO but I really don't trust my PSU To maintain a stable OC)
HD7870 from ASUS, one of those Direct CU 2 Cooler deals
8GB of ram, no SSD.
Kinda pissed it took Bohemia a new content expansion to readdress their bullshit code instability.
>>345197985
>920
Also bullshit.
CPUs don't age fast, but his has aged the fuck out.
>>345198024
>Doesn't trust PSU
Holy shit anon. It's literally the worst part of the rig to fail, and you didn't get a tier 1 psu? Only like 60-80 bucks m8.
4690k @ 4.7ghz
xfx r9 290 (up for sale, buying 1080)
16gb hyperx fury ddr3
>>345197452
amd fx 8350 with coolmaster
gtx 960
8GB ram
Probasbly need to upgrade soon but need to upgrade motherboard first which is a pain.
>>345197452
i7-4790k oc'd to 4.8
16gb ram
2x r9 390x (replacing with 1080 soon)amd were a mistake
>>345198192
>i7-4790k oc'd to 4.8
Jelly.
Custom loop?
>>345197452
>4690
>8 gigs ram
>gtx 1080
I only just got the 1080 last week, and want to upgrade the other two (a 6850 cpu and 32 gigs of ram would be a huge jump but worth it).
I think I'd need to upgrade a fair few things though. A new case for starters, PSU, motherboard, maybe some watercoolers...
Yeah it's going to be a big jump.
970
i5 3570k
Some other shit
nobody cares
4690 4.5ghz
asus 970 strix
h97 plus mobo
8gb ram 1600hz
tx850 psu
120gb ssd, 1tb hdd and 1tb external hdd
its ok
Pretty much suits my needs. Will upgrade to a new i7 when Zen comes out.
Then it's done for the next 3-4 years.
>>345198218
Nope just an h110i, I live in a pretty cold country though so temps aren't really that much of an issue
>>345197452
i7-3820
16GB of ram
GTX 680
no SSD
I'm just going to build a new PC at some point, as I pretty much want to replace everything.
That said, I haven't had any trouble running the games I've wanted to play, so no reason for me to bother yet.
i7 6700k 4.7 GHz
EVGA GTX 1080
950 Pro M.2
32 rams
i3 6100
8GB DDR4
GTX 650Ti
Going to buy SSD next month and new GPU when 1060 will be cheaper.
980ti, msi golden edition.
i5 3570k.
8 gb ram, 1600mhz.
Case is phanteks enthoo luxe.
Best case ive had, great airflow.
>>345198347
That have non-conductive coolant? Planning on moving to a water block but the possible short makes me paranoid.
>>345197452
i5-6500 at 4.2
1070 GTX
16 DDR4 at 2400 with 32 gb 3000 on the way in the mail.
>>345198448
3570k is set at 4.2ghz
>mfw stupid mobo has the ram so close the CPU I can't run dual fans on the 212, and have to stick the only fan near the output fan.
My airflow is so inefficient.
>>345198468
ram speed makes no difference in fps. do your research cuck
hello
>>345198560
You literally have no idea what you are talking about.
I'm astounded that retards like you manage to build computers.
i5-2500k @ 4.3
Rx480
8giggies of ramey
>>345198560
I did
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er_Fuz54U0Y
also I bought come cheap crucial bullshit which was all that was microcenter at the time. Have corsair stuff on the way.
>>345198560
But it does help with loading times
So honest question should I save up for the I7 or just go with a newer generation I5? And is there really a big difference between them if I just play games?
>>345198743
If you can afford the i7, get the i7.
But if you have to choose between an unlocked i5 and a locked i7, get the unlocked i5.
An i7 won't do much for max framerate. But there are benefits in frame timing and minimum fps.
>>345198560
2100-4000 is a massive difference to min frames.
3200 is the current sweet spot.
>>345198743
What are you coming from? You cant go wrong with either one but the I7 can help nicely in some games. Otherwise they will be equal
>>345198823
My new DDR4-3200 (1.35V) RAM will arrive in some days. Will OCing it be noticeable?
>>345199008
After 3200 you will not get much currently.
>>345199036
>all that with a 970
>>345198910
From pretty much nothing I think it's an old quad core amd chip from 07 I'd pull up specs but I'm currently moving and haven't set my rig back up
>>345197452
FX 8350 @ 4.3GHz
16 GB DDR3
Currently have a GTX 660 but have a 1070 coming in today
If I have a 770 but want to game in 1080p ultra, is it worth it to get a 1070 gaming or 1080? Or would a budget 980 suffice?
>>345197864
maybe he is talking about 1600x900 or some sub human resolution ?
>>345199128
1070 will get you 1080/60/ultra in all but like 3 games.
1080 is legit overkill for 1080/60.
>>345199128
980 is fine but if you have the money heres no reason not to get a 1080.
>>345199079
Yeah last part I need to upgrade, waiting for 1080 TI
I still run D44M Ultra from 80-100 frames
>>345199036
That BenQ display better be running with the blurbusters utility fampai...
>>345199186
Just to clarify, you mean the 1070x8 gaming one, right?
>>345199202
Any reason to future proof for a bit?
>>345199202
Do not fucking advise people to buy a 980 in 2016.
For fucks sake, people barely recommended them even before the 480 and the 1070.
You can get a 980ti for like 400 bucks, even less.
just assembled this a month ago
first upgrades are gonna be a 1440p monitor and a better keyboard (I can barely play binding of isaac with this shitty logitech one)
>>345199128
dont buy old hardware when new stuff is out, unless its FUBAR.
>>345199283
>1070x8 gaming one
What?
Dude, any 1070.
Even the founders edition runs perfectly fine. I would know.
>>345199283
There's no reason not to buy the 10xx line if you can m8.
>>345199291
>used cards
>>345199270
>>345199270
I don't know what that is, I don't get tearing if it's supposed to be like gsync or something.
![JSB62Oj[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/55eM7eI.png "JSB62Oj[1].png")
1080 Strix on the way.
>>345199407
You kids need to learn how your technology works
http://www.blurbusters.com/benq/strobe-utility/
>>345199374
>>used cards
Fuck you, used cards.
NEW cards cost that much now. The 980ti dropped like a fucking rock.
The MSI GeForce GTX 980TI 6GD5T OC just got cleared out of newegg stock for 369.99.
>>345199494
my screen looks perfectly fine though.
I'm doing ok. Was a real big upgrade from a gtx660
>tfw can max everything now
>>345199501
cheapest is $430.
980 is 314
it all depends on his budget.
>Radeon HD 7970
>i5 2500k
>8GB DDR3 RAM
I've been thinking about getting 16GB of RAM, but is it necessary? I'd rather put that money towards a better monitor.
So for a new GPU I was considering either the GTX 1070 or the RX 480. I currently have two 1080p/60 monitors, one that plays games and the other for web browsing. I'm considering making the jump to 1080 @ 144Hz or 1440p. Which card should I pursue? Also I don't want to go 1440p if I have to drop like $500 on a monitor.
>>345199630
The 980 is a TERRIBLE recommendation.
>Yes, I'll recommend this older, last gen card before the 1060 comes out
>>345199308
Why?
>>345199339
>>345199374
1070 gaming has slightly worse specs at a slightly higher pricebut more hdmi slots for some reason. Anyways, which is the best one at the moment? I assume MSI is fine as always?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127955
>>345199676
I LITERALLY TOLD HIM IF HE CAN AFFORD 10XX TO GET IT YOU FUCKING AUTIST.
>>345199701
I prefer gigabyte, but they're all mostly the same shit anyway.
>>345199701
MSI/Asus/Gigabyte all good. MSI had an issue with their first batch of 970s but other than that they're good.
>>345199701
All these cards will end up the same after you set the clocks yourself, power delivery being the same among most of them.
And EVGA won't jew you on a warranty and provides great customer service. MSI won't even warranty an overclock failure with their own overclock tool.
If you want complete piece of mind about your card, I'd get EVGA.
>>345199745
>>345199814
Cool, I might end up just buying the cheapest one then. Seems like it uses less power than 770 too so I don't need a new PSU. The only thing I'm worried about is whether it'll fit in my case, but if the 770 can I assume it's fine, right?
One final question: 1080 is overkill, right? 1070 should last me for a long while?
>>345199905
1080 is probably overkill for 1080p/60hz. If you're pushing 144hz or 1440p/4k the 1080 looks great.
>>345199905
Spend a few bucks more and look at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487248
If you want a 1070.
The 1070 will last for a long while in 1080p.
But you should actually check and see how long your 770 is. The 1070 is a big fucking card.
>>345199905
check the measurements on the card you're buying and measure your case.
IF it's a normal mid, barring no jungle wires, you're probably fine.
if you're completely sure on staying with 1080, yes.
But like i said, if you don't mind the money, no reason not to get the 1080.
>>345197452
Assrock mobo
I5 4570
Gtx760
8gb dodge ram
>>345199961
Oh, and ignore the boost clock bullshit.
Every 1070 will auto-boost to 1850+mhz as long as you keep it under 68C or so. Set a fan curve.
>>345197864
show AC Unity framerates then
>>345197452
A10 7700k 3.4ghz (it's a piece of shit)
8GB of ram
1TB HDD
R9 380 4gb vram
I think the cpu is bottlenecking the gpu since it never hits solid 60fps on medium at 2010+ games.
>>345197452
i7-4790k
24GB RAM
1080 gpu
I run the ultimate housefire system;
8320e @ 4.7ghz chugging down 1.428v
290x overclocked to 1200mhz core, 1375mhz memory at 1.17mv
At full load in a game like say, ashes of the singularity (as it can into cpu cores and async) my system is probably sucking down best part of 600w.
>>345198101
Pic for reference
>>345197452
Bretty gud
>>345198823
So 2133 is basically the minimum? I'm picking up some new cheap DDR4 shit.
>>345199961
>http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487248
Is that better than the one I linked? Specs look all the same except for better clocks?
>>345200006
This is what I pulled up from the card specs
>Card Dimensions (L x H)
> 10.98" x 5.51"
Where would I start measuring from the case to see if it fits? I'm new at this.
>>345200609
It has an amazing warranty.
Think of it this way. It's paying 20 bucks for piece of mind that even if your computer explodes, they'll replace it.
>Where would I start measuring from the case to see if it fits? I'm new at this.
Measure the old card. Then measure out the new distance, and compare it to the old card.
CPU: i5 2500k @ 3.3ghz with stock cooler
Graphics Card: 660ti
8gb RAM
1tb HDD
>>345200609
On your mobo, look for the x16 slot. If nothings at the end of it possibly bumping/scraping against the end of the card. And if there's nothing above or below the slot on the mobo by a few inches, then you're fine.
i5-6600k @4.5GHz
GTX 1070 OC'd
16 rams
I am happy
>>345200810
>has one of the best intel chips for overclocking in the history of the brand
>keeps it stock
>>345197452
>gaming
>i7
tip lel
>i5-4670K @ 3.4 ghz
>Strix GTX 970 4GB
>8 gigs of RAM
>Kingston HyperX SSD 250GB (OS)
>WD Caviar Green 1TB (for programs and movies and shit)
>Samsung 850 EVO SSD 1TB (vidya-drive)
I think i'll be okay for now
>>345200942
>being poor
i7 helps with minimum frames and frame times.
Also, expect to see DX12 benefits.
>>345200942
>2010 memes
tip kok
>>345200809
Alright, I'll try that thanks.
>>345200813
>If nothings at the end of it possibly bumping/scraping against the end of the card.
The end pointing into the case has plenty of room and around it. What I'm not sure is if the new card will fit into the back of the case since there's a screw at the back that locks the graphics card. Could it be possible the card it too long on that end?
>>345198330
get 16gb of ram man, I don't think 8gb is enough for some games, especially with the other parts you already have. I have a 2600k and am planning on getting a 1070 soon, but 16 gb for shit like cities skylines is really nice.
Best brand of mobo to choose ?
>cyberpunk 2077 is coming
>all i have is this
i'm gonna need like £1000 for a whole new rig jesus. at least I won't be short of time to save up :^)
i5-6600k 4.5GHz 1.325v
asus z170m plus
x2 hyperx fury 8gb 2133 ddr4
msi 970 1294/3995 +87mV
samsung 830 64gb
samsung 850 evo 128gb
wd caviar blue 1tb 7200
corsair cs550m
>>345197452
i5-2400k at 4.0gHz with C states (lel) enabled and a 760gtx "4gb". Ram is at 2166, 9 9 9 11, I think.
All I evet do is buy things used for cheapo since I'm a cheap fuck.
>>345201076
I looked it up for you. The 770 is 10.5in long.
The 1070 is 10.5in long.
Unless your current card is super close to anything in terms of thickness, you're fine.
>>345201195
I haven't hit over 7 in usage yet. That's while running Witcher 3, Tomb Raider and the like at 1080/ultra/unlocked framerate. Don't play a ton of management games. Although, Tomb Raider will use over 7gb of VRAM if you let it.
>>345201242
Buy a RX 480 and overclock your cpu.
>>345201289
Meant 2500k
Wonder how long until I should upgrade my 3570k.
>fx 6300
>r9 280
>2 year old machine
>please kill me
>>345201242
>cyberpunk 2077 is coming
Oh just got off the 8350 and went to the i5 6600 and its worth it if you decide that
>>345201512
>RX480.
Can't even run Witcher 3 at 60fps on ultra.
You think it will work for 2077?
And Witcher 3 has big CPU scaling. A stock 2500k outperforms the 8350, and the 2500k is nearly 20fps down on a locked skylake i5 in that game.
>>345201327
Actually I have the MSI version that's 10.24" x 4.96" long, but I guess 1/2" won't affect it much. Worst comes to worst I can carve my case.
Thanks for all the advice!
>>345201327
Yeah I guess it depends on what you play, but it's really nice to have, Cities skylines can use quite (up to 12!) a bit especially when you have the whole map unlocked and mods and shit.
Anno 2070 also uses quite a bit too. I really want to get a 1070 so I can get out of the mid range that I am at right now (760).
>all anons in this thread that got their 4690k above 4.0 ghz
>couldn't get mine past 3.9 because of a shitty MB, even though I have an after-stock additional cooler
>it bottlenecks the shit out of GTX 970 when playing Witcher 3 and GTA V so I constantly get hiccups in framerate when playing on Very High - Ultra settings
feels bad desu
>>345197452
>currently in the middle of buying parts and building a new PC
>screw mobo to case
>sneeze
>continue screwing my eyes are averted
>hmm... the screwing doesn't seem to stop
>FUCKING GOD DAMMIT
>screwing in the middle of important looking circuitry
>soldering is flaked and shredded
>have to RMA
>I am a fucking loser
>>345201940
Why'd you buy a shitty mobo if you knew you wanted to OC m8?
>>345201940
get a better MB nerd
>>345197864
>40-55fps is acceptable
>>345201940
Maybe you just lost the lottery.
Although a 3.9 4690k shouldn't actually bottleneck Witcher 3. I play on a 4.6 2500k and haven't run into any yet. I'd gain frames from upgrading, but that's due to CPU based improvements, not a GPU bottleneck.
>>345201995
They're just securing screws, you're probably fine.
You should probably test it before wasting money on an RMA.
>>345201763
>Can't even run Witcher 3 at 60fps on ultra.
Basically nothing can as the game supports ludicrous amounts of anti-aliasing.
>And Witcher 3 has big CPU scaling.
It merely has decent cpu scaling, not good. CPU scaling more or less stops at 4 threads - from there raw IPC matters.
Still my advice of overclocking your cpu is solid - an 8350 at 4.4ghz+ is competing against much, muh more expensive intel cpus in the game.
>>345202017
It's my first pc built ever and I was recommended getting an AssRock Z9 Anniversary which turned out to be shit.
>>345202031
Nah, I'm too lazy. Probably in a couple of years once I upgrade the whole system
Those are the only two games that give me troubles anyway.
>>345202105
>>345202092
>don't yet have the money for the $450 CPU
>important circuitry is suddenly just securing screws
>RMAing is a waste of money
>but putting a $450 CPU in a potentially faulty mobo isn't a waste of killing a $450 CPU and $300+ mobo
>>345202105
>Basically nothing can as the game supports ludicrous amounts of anti-aliasing.
My 1070 comfortably runs the game at 70-80 with every single option, including hairworks, maxed out.
>>345197452
>>345198192
>amd were a mistake
No its because your dumb ass bought into the 2xGPU meme.
>>345201995
>continue screwing with eyes averted
literally why
you're one of those fucking retards who botch a whole job to 'save some time' aka 15 seconds
damn dude people like you trigger me so bad
>>345202125
>z97
You might have just gotten a shit roll on the cpu lottery.
your mobo's not exactly bad.
>>345202181
All that is telling us is the game respondss to ram speed on an Intel chip. Still doesn't magically auto-exclude the performance of AMD cpus (as they, too can take fast ram).
Hell if you want to get pedantic AMD fx chips support faster ram out of the box than most intel chips (lol XMP).
>>345202259
>>I AM A FUCKING LOSER!!!I KNOW WHAT THE FUCK I DID WAS WRONG, ANON!
i5-6600k (Didn't oc it yet, didn't feel the need to)
8gb ddr4 3000
GTX 1070 FE gigabyte
200 fps in GTA V Full HD everything you can on max feels pretty gud.
Also a 240gb SSD
For gaming only any more than 8gb of ram is a waste, its kinda sad seeing all those anons saying they got or just bought 32gigs
All that matters is the speed most of the games won't use much more than 4gb anywyas(By themselves so not counting other applications)
>>345202285
He didn't
Anniversary model is a really low-tier motherboard for overclocking.
>>345202195
>I have no idea how motherboards or electronics work
You're not going to kill your cpu by putting it into a dead board.
Things just won't boot up.
But if you didn't actually hit anything but empty space on your mobo, you're fine.
A mid-tier laptop from 2011. Can't run anything released after 2007 or so, so once I build myself an actual gaming PC, there's gonna be quite a backlog to catch up.
>>345197452
i5 6600
R9 380
8gb RAM @ 2400
1T
Genius intellect
heres mine. ram for dayyyyyyz.
> my 980 ti is sc and is 6 gb, but speccy insists its only 2gb :'(
>>345202318
I'm sorry to pile on just what you did was completely retarded
And you're not a loser just a bone head :^)
>>345202412
why would anybody use Radeon along with Intel, is beyond me.
I mean, that was always the formula - AMD works best with Radeon (so good they even bought the bloody thing), and Intel - with Nvidia
So I've been wondering about the storage setup for my next build, and I'm thinking about either getting a 120 gig SSD for OS+programs and a second bigger one for games and other shit, or getting a 250~ gig SSD for games exclusively and a HDD for everything else, including the OS. How much speed would I be losing with the SSD/HDD combo as opposed to getting two SSDs?
>>345202402
>didn't actually hit anything but empty space
>soldering is fucked
>little bits of metal bent all to fuck
>glittered look around the fucked up screwing point
Why would I even test run something like that? I built my last PC 8 years ago. I wanted this one to last as long or longer. Now it won't last for shit.
>I have no idea how motherboards or electronics work
I can tell you don't.
>>345202573
well do you want 5 second boot times or not
if you do load your OS on the SSD
>>345202549
Stupid/10.
>>345202573
Just get an SSD as a boot drive (along with anything that really responds well to fast seek times) and then a HDD for everything else.
Bonus options: m.2 ssd
>>345202549
Intel works great with everybody.
This isn't some AMD vs Nvidia gimpfest.
Intel legitimately just makes the best chips. There's a reason that benchmarks are made with intel chips, even on AMD cards.
>>345202490
>posting wrong screenshot
>fail
here ya go lads
>>345202573
Look, anon. You want SSD for faster loading times. So the OS and games that have super long loading times are going to benefit. Get an SSD for OS and specific games and an HDD for mass storage.
>>345197452
Pic related.
I don't really feel the need to grab a 1080 just yet.
Thinking of more ram since I usually have millions of browser tabs open which usually takes up like 80% memory.
>>345202661
>This isn't some AMD vs Nvidia gimpfest.
It isn't indeed. Just a straight up personal experience.
I don't prefer either of the brands, but you either go full-premium (Intel + top-tier GTX card) or go for a cheaper gaming beast, which AMD can thankfully provide for customers on tighter budget
>He doesn't use a never obsolete PC
Fuckin poorfags
>>345202831
What I'm saying is that pairing Intel with either brand doesn't result in the weirdness that pairing an AMD CPU and an Nvidia card can bring.
Intel has no dog in the fight.
Do graphics card prices tend to go down awhile after launch? Was thinking of picking up a 10xx but I'm not sure if they'll go up or down.
>>345202912
>7.5GB
Jesus man, why the hell would you ever need more than 512MB?
3570k and a 780 EVGA AC, 16GB of RAM
>>345202912
>Upgrade to the latest model for only 99 bucks every two years
Holy shit, what a deal
>>345202779
Browser tabs aren't eating 80% of your 16GB of RAM, dumbass. You've probably got spyware since you're obviously retarded
>>345202943
AMD CPU and Nvidia card, from my experience, can bring a lot of pain in the ass with framerate sudden stuttering.
On a flipside, pairing Intel CPU with an AMD videocard make me want to rip my hair off for searching an incompatibility solution every time some hot new game is released (and that shit keeps happening since Doom 3)
>heat sink fan died yet temps are still acceptable
>crazy ass mobo has crazy ass jumpers for OC'ing and RAM adaptation
>speccy doesn't recognize the OC'd to 4ghz
>RAM is 435fsb and not the 1600 it is suppose to be
>RAM is 1/4th it's potential
>WHILE OVERCLOCKED
the literal fuck?
>>345203156
>pairing Intel CPU with an AMD videocard make me want to rip my hair off for searching an incompatibility solution every time some hot new game is released (and that shit keeps happening since Doom 3)I think that's just AMD m8, or you haven't been doing clean driver installs
>>345199270
>>345199494
Not him, but I don't really notice much of a difference with blur reduction on. I haven't gotten around to fiddling with the utility though so that may make the difference.
>>345203053
No, they are literally eating up most of my memory.
Chrome is basically spyware though, so I guess you're sorta right.
>>345202628
I don't really mind if the OS takes 5 seconds or 5 minutes to boot up, as long as my games are loading at maximum speed. This may seem like a stupid thing to think about, but if all my system files including the drivers and dlls and shit are on an HDD and the game is on an SSD, then I'll probably have a slower load due to the game having to access all that shit on the slower drive, yeah?
>>345202659
>along with anything that really responds well to fast seek times
And is there something that doesn't benefit from that?
>m.2 ssd
The fuck is that?
>>345202768
That would be the rational option I suppose, but I'm worried about the HDD slowing down the rest of my system, sorta like how back in the day if you had two different RPM HDDs hooked up to a single IDE cable, the whole system would slow down the match the speed of the slower one.
>>345202549
Upgraded from FX-6300, MASSIVE boost.
Fuck waiting for Bulldoz...I mean Zen
Happy as fuck with Intel, even opening files and stuff is a lot faster.
I have my Gammaxx 300 (great great cooler) stored because Intel stock fans are properly made, super cool and quiet, unlike the airplane turbine shitfest from the 6300.
Literally never going back to AMD CPU's
Probably gonna get RX 480, or 1060, waiting a few more months for the right choice.
>>345203231
Just set the ram speed in the bios or use the XMP.
Also, love the 570. Just ditched my 570 2.5 for a 1070.
>>345203278
>botnet
>>345203283
>>m.2 ssd
>The fuck is that?
>he doesn't keep up with technology
>>>/google/
>>345197452
An Intel Core i3 at 2.3GHz, dual core hyperthreaded, with an Intel HD 3000 Mobile GPU and 6GB of RAM. I plan to upgrade soon.
>>345203239
but that's the thing! If you go for best chip on the market (by Intel), it will only make sense going for Nvidia GPU to have the minimum of hassle with compatibility issues
>>345203283
>I'm worried about the HDD slowing down the rest of my system, sorta like how back in the day if you had two different RPM HDDs hooked up to a single IDE cable, the whole system would slow down the match the speed of the slower one
I have never been aware of such a situation. Maybe you had bad cables. There should not be such a bottleneck with modern tech, anon.
>>345203278
>chrome
>not using comodo dragon, which is literally the same with no spyware trash
>>345203278
why not going for, i dunno, ANY OTHER web browser? Either Firefox or Opera will do the trick.
>>345203318
>Just set the ram speed in the bios
>implying that wasn't a pain in my ass for a few days
>missing the point of fucked up jumper settings for OC'ing and RAM adaptation
>What's that? You are having trouble breathing?
>"HAVE YOU TRIED INHALING?!"
^this is what you sound like
I know you didn't mean to come off as a dick, but fuck you.
>>345202961
Down, obviously. Right now the supply can't fully keep up with demand, and that inflates prices. Well, that and faggot resellers who hoard GPUs and resell them for 150% of their street value. Wait until we've got more 3rd party models (MSI, Asus, EVGA, etc.) out there and until supply and demand equalize, and you should see a drop in prices.
>>345203313
i mean, that's literally it: people who both experienced AMD and Intel can tell the difference, without throwing shit towards either of the sides.
Intel is plainly asking more for MORE value: cooler, much-MUCH more stable with calculations, no stuttering whatsoever.
AMD is still an option, but ONLY if you have less money right at the moment of purchase.
>>345203313
What cpu did you buy?
I have the same one now and plan to upgrade. Not 'soon' but there is definitely room for improvement.
God fucking damn me to hell before I buy another nvidia card, though.
>>345203598
Yeah.
Intel and AMD isn't like Intel and Nvidia
Even die-hard AMD fanboys will readily admit that Intel left AMD far behind years ago.
>>345203283
>The fuck is that?
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/02/understanding-m-2-the-interface-that-will-speed-up-your-next-ssd/
Getting up there in age. 4770k and gtx 770 4gb. Don't game too much on it, so I get by fine. Maybe when the 1070 has its first price drop, I'll jump.
What would be the step up cpu?
>>345203783
>Intel* and Nvidia
*AMD
Fuck.
>>345203845
A 4790k.
Legit, it's pretty much the best gaming CPU right now.
Performs like a Skylake chip in modern games, but has superior older game performance because it's got fast as fuck single thread performance.
>>345197452
watercooled i5-4670k @4.5GHz
watercooled gtx 780 @1.15k MHz
cpu 60C 100% load
gpu 40C 100% load
witcher 3 ultra:
75 fps high
58 fps low
66.5 fps avg. @1080p
>>345197452
i7-3770 at 3.4 ghz
16 Gbs ram
980ti
Yes I am scum that doesn't over clock. Mainly because my PSU is failing as of late so need to get a new one.
>>345203980
What about ultra?
>>345203325
I used to be all about PC tech, following all the trends and releases while constantly building and upgrading my own rigs since the mid 90s up to about 2010, when some changes came to my life and I sorta left it all behind. Now I'm looking to build my first new rig in many years, and I haven't been keeping up with anything PC related for the past 5+ years. I'm sorry this insults your superior intelligence so much, anon.
>>345203398
It was a feature rather than a bug or something. Basically if you had a 5400 RPM HDD and a 7200 one, the system would throttle the faster one to synchronize both of them.
>>345203807
Thanks, that looks like an interesting read, and it sounds like a great upgrade. How common is M.2 tech though, in terms of mobos and SSDs? Is it something you have to pay a premium for?
>>345204003
>so need to get a new one.
>the thing that can destroy the entire system when it fails
>nah brah no hurry man
>>345203913
Same socket, thought, right? Won't have to upgrade mobos?
>>345204052
yeah those are ultra benchmarks
are ultrawide monitors worth it? what is the best monitor for gaming/video editing/photoshopping?
>>345197452
>>345197864
>i7 920
ma nigga i got the same cpu with a GTX 670, no reason to upgrade because I don't play modern games anymore
>>345203556
Yeah I know that in the long run it'll go down. But I wasn't sure if in say, the next 6 months they'll go up due to not enough supply.
>>345204127
You get 75fps on Ultra with a 780?
Sorry man, I don't buy it.
Those are 1070 numbers. A 780 benchmarks at 70fps on medium with almost no post processioning.
>>345197452
i7 920 stock clock
6gb ram
gtx 970
got a 144hz monitor 2 days ago
>>345203643
hi anon
I bought a i5 6600, not even 6600k (k means u can oveclock it) so its even cheaper, with a "gigabyte h170 gaming 3", sadly you must get new ddr4 ram which i did because I had the money.
You could get a i5 4690k, with ddr3 ram.
Also if you're not gonna oveclock make sure you pick a non-oc mobo, it will make it even more cheap
>>345204114
Do you have a Z97 mobo or a Z87?
>>345204270
nah I get 58-60 in major cities and 70+ elsewhere in the wild on ultra. you probably have hairworks on. disable for 20+ fps gain
>>345204437
Wanna say 97.
>>345204439
Dude.
You are literally claiming performance numbers nearly twice as good as your card benchmarks at.
You aren't running at ultra.
>>345203313
Dont get me wrong, the fx is a great cpu, i dont regret buying it at the time, but it was time for a upgrade
>>345204520
Z97 means you're fine. No motherboard change required.
>>345204556
when I say 75 fps high =/= 75 fps consistently. it means somewhere during my test I somehow got up to 75 fps (prob just out in the open when no objects around)
just out in the open with trees and grass i get up to 70 fps, but when I start seeing objects it dips down to around 60. I also got a binned 780 with extremely high clockspeed which outperforms a 970 stock
>>345204721
A binned card doesn't account for a 780 performing like a 980.
>>345204852
never even mentioned a 980 but ok
>>345204891
Your claimed performance is at 980 levels.
>>345204170
Gaming monitors can go in one of two ways, really: either something with 1440p/120hz for maximum precision and accuracy if you're into some competitive shit, or actually get a >40" HDTV that does 1080p/60hz for recreational gaming and watching movies, turning your PC into a sort of entertainment hub.
Serious editing and design work requires an altogether different beast, something that recreates colors accurately and stuff like that, and those things are usually expensive as fuck too.
All in all, I'd recommend going to the logical increments site and looking up the monitor recommendations there, as they cover all sorts of monitor types and price ranges.
>>345204924
Shit, it's better than a 980. A 980 on ultra 1080 won't keep 60fps through the cities like you say your 780 will do.
>>345198560
>>345198639
>>345198673
Literally BTFO cuck
>>345204213
Well, the demand it at its highest just after launch, because everyone wants the new shit, and coincidentally that's when supply is usually at its lowest, since the factories haven't yet pumped out enough units. As time goes on prices should gradually lower until they reach the recommended rates.
>>345204924
and you also claimed I matched 1070 benchmarks but the pic says 1070 avg is 83 and my HIGH is only 75.
I took my high, added it to low, then divided by two to get a quick avg of 66. realistically its more or less 60 or a frame below ??????????????????
what the fuck are u even on about
>>345205180
You re-clarified your original statement.
At the end of the day, you are claiming that a binned 780 is performing on par or better than a 980 in The Witcher 3.
And I find that to be complete bollocks.
A binned 780 isn't going to beat a 780ti, which doesn't come close to that level of performance. Either you are mistakenly playing at a lower res, not on ultra or are just lying.
>>345205354
last time I'm replying to this blatant bait.
I just noticed your benchmark pic doesn't even say if its got hairworks on or off which plays a huge factor in overall performance. most likely they have it on considering *****max. detail***** from its description, so yeah, of course mine will be on par with a 980 since I have mine off.
>A binned 780 isn't going to beat a 780ti
lmao wut? nice strawman I guess?
at the end of the day, I get 60fps on my favorite game. and I can't wait to get 60+ fps on games for the next 2 to 3 years until I upgrade to a gtx 1180
Hello faggots.
Have, i5 4670+16gb+gtx780
Also have, FX8350+8gb+Shitty radeon hd6870
I'm not sure which one I should upgrade, that amd machine could use even more amd
>>345206096
Keep your first PC, it'll still be good for a while. Upgrade second one to maybe an RX 480 or 490 (whever it comes out)
>>345206010
Hairworks is never included in multi-gpu benchmarks because it's an unfair gimp on AMD.
>nice strawman
You don't even know what that means, apparently.
There is no way in hell that your overclocked 780 is beating a 980 in this game. It's quite literally impossible.
I mean, the idea is fucking ludicrous. It's like saying that an overclocked i3 beats the shit out of a 5820k.
Why even lie this much on the internet?
I dont have a pc
>>345206214
I'm thinking on a multi-arcade machine, but that should be done with a cheaper and more efficient setup that I can carry anywhere.
That amd tho, will b gud if async compute and dx12 start delivering soon.
Rate
>>345204053
>How common is M.2 tech though, in terms of mobos and SSDs? Is it something you have to pay a premium for?
Its basically Intel only at this point due to the general age of AMD's chips. As for how common? while it is generally reserved for Intel's enthusiast range you do find some motherboards in their consumer range that support it, but admittedly these are typically fairly hig hend boards that support overclocking.
Still its easy enough to research if your mobo supports it or not.
>>345197452
i7 2600k OC 4.5ghz
H100i v2
Asus P8Z68 Motherboard
16gb XMS3 ram
2tb HDD's
R9 290 with NZXT G10 and H110 280mm Cooler
120gb SSD
thats it
>>345206442
Chilly/10
Waterblock?
>>345198157
WHAT FUCKING CASE
>>345206526
Corsair Hydro Series H100i GTX
>>345206442
>15-15-15-35
Is that ram or a turbo speeding of mutilated turtles?
i7 6950X
16 ram
920ti
>>345206676
speccy has trouble detecting new RAM stuff
>>345206676
Welcome to DDR4
>>345206676
Given speccy is reporting 1200mhz that ram was probably the cheapest, loosest 2400mhz stuff anon could lay his greasy hands on.
>>345206474
I see, I'll look that up as I'm currently in the process of picking out parts for a new rig and I'm going over each one of them to make sure there are no incompatibilities or bottlenecks. Guess I should also look up some M.2 benchmarks because I'm wondering just how faster it is over regular SATA and whether it's worth it.
>>345206785
someone is jealous
>>345206918
Dude 2400hz is literally the lowest spec ram you can get for Skylake. The timings aren't great, even for DDR4.
So, like, it's fine that I wait for the Sapphire NITRO, right? I'm poor so that $250 is a real selling point for me.
>>345206096
>FX8350+8gb+Shitty radeon hd6870
Thermaltake Water 3.0 Performer for this? Gonna upgrade it.
Currently it has the 212 evo from cooler master.
>>345207038
wasn't me that replied
I got 2x8gb Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4 2400MHz RAM
obviously not the best, but it'll do for now
>>345207179
What motherboard is that sitting on? FX chips love their voltage for overclocking and many, many AM3+ boards can't handle the draw when you start clocking above 4.5ghz.
Why are there so many Windows 10 users here when the /v/ threads on it keep calling the OS shit?
>>345204318
>>345197452
>>345197452
What fps are you getting? how much of a bottleneck is the 920? how much does overclocking it help?
i5-4690
16 RAM
GTX 970
>>345207618
M5A97 EVO R2.0
>>345206475
Does anyone like my PC?
>>345208008
Ouch, without some home made cooling shenanigans (like a fan over the socket or something) that board isn't going to take much than 4.2-4.4ghz at full load. Even then you're really pushing your luck depending on ambient temperatures - that board is really not built to handle those 8 core chips.
1070 with i5 6500.
This sexy beast can run almost everything at 4K Ultra HD 60+ FPS.
GTX 1080 is an amazing GPU even without OCing it reaches 1880 MHz, with OCing I made it reach 2050 MHz without any troubles.
>yfw everything you toss at your system never drops below 60FPS on highest settings on 1080p. 1440 mostly everything is more than acceptable.
>mfw I have a better system than 100% of /v/
>>345210834
Shit tier mine better >>345210263
specially the monitors and cost less money as well.
> paying 1.7k$ on Radeon GPU Lol
gives it a year and it will dies.
>Not a speccy
Kys
>>345204556
I can vouch for this chart I got a Palit GPU its amazing. I get better performance than other 1080 GPU's I seen reviewed.
>>345210479
Here's pic of build, case is Bit Fenix Phenom ITX case. Tight space to work with but the small form factor is worth it for less clutter. Rate me m8s,
First build
Shooting for a 480, probably Sapphire's
Also ignore the CPU cooler, I'm sticking with stock unless the temps become an issue.
>>345211154
>Buying a 1080
Are you a memer? You do know the issues with that card right?
Something deep inside me tells me I shouldn't be settling for so little.
>>345211528
decent prices but mediocre. also wheres your GPU?
>>345207116
yes, its not like the graphics will be literally real life soon, its enough for a few years.
>>345211528
>Shooting for a 480
Seriously, why? The 1060 is coming out in like a week and a half. RX 480 is fucking garbage. Get a better power supply, try semi modular or modular so you can manage cables.
>>345211550
No, tell me.
been using it for weeks now and no issues at all actually it performed better than I expected.
>>345197452
That CPU is a solid motherfucker. Had it for 5 years.
i7 4790k blew it the fuck up though.
>>345211715
>The 480 is garbage
Nice opinion there bud
>Buy an Nvidia card that's 50% more expensive but only performs 20% better!
Why would I do that?
Will take the PSU into consideration though, never heard much on the subject from /g/
>>345211987
Forgot to type in shit. First build.judge me pls
>>345206547
Looks like an NZXT s340. Solid case for the price.
>>345206547
Not him but looks like a Nox Hummer MC.
I wanted one at first but I bought a Nox Hummer ZX
>>345197991
haha i had a rampage extreme 3 it just started doing weird things first it had some sort of bios issue where it would boot loop and it had a bunch of well known issues like ram slots shitting out sata 3 ports not working infamous boot drive selection issue bios not remembering settings shit like that.
cpu was unkillable though.
Rebuild the pc after that still using my little z97m plus and i5 4690 with a 390x this time also the upgrade to 1600mhz ddr3 at the time (2014) was a nice change.
>>345198042
i remember when overclocked they could keep up with cpu's at the time i got rid of it around 2013 so yeah nah
