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PC build thread!
Share what you got or what you are planning to get.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GTQc99
>>51827394
what 1151 mobo do I get?
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/QDBqCJ
Have most of the parts already
>>51827475
Why would you want a 1151 mobo?
I can't decide if I want to keep that ASUS x99-A or get the MSI x99 SLI Plus
Also if I should get the V8 for aesthetics over the Noctua...
>>51827475
I was really hyped for Skylake and then I found out they bend when you put a cooler on them.
Think I'll stick with 1150 for now and just get a 4790K
>>51827512
For a Skylake build of course. I come from a fuckin celeron, so might as well.
>>51827525
take into account that it covers your ram slots
>>51827525
I think it looks ugly, for maybe a little bit more cash you can go for the dark rock pro 3, looks awsome but is big
>>51827525
why do you need a full size case?
>>51827668
Not him but a full tower means better customizations, space and airflow
>>51827668
because I'll be adding more storage and GPUs later
>Decide to finally join master race
>Check a few build guides
>See a really good one for 800 dollars which was posted a few month ago
>Go to newegg to set it all up
>Ends up being only costing 556 bucks
>"Hey this is great, its not near my budget which means I can get a better GPU and maybe even get a ne-"
>Check shipping price
>250
>TWO FUCKING HUNDRED AND FIFTY
>TWO FUCKING HUNDRED AND FIFTY EUROS TO DELIVER 7 FUCKING PARTS
This has legit put a downer on my entire day
>>51827536
I have a Skylake and have no idea what your talking about. Obviously if this were generally true there would be more talk about it lol.
>>51827808
Amazon has better shipping.
updated build in op
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jtjBXL
>>51827826
Amazon seems to hate potato farmers like me and about half the parts dont ship to ireland
>>51827834
Did you take into account the power needed to for keyboard ect. also as years go by your PSU deterioates. Upgrading your hardware means you will need a better PSU with higher voltage, thus your PSU you choose is defently not future proof and not cost effective for the future. Hope you take criticism seriously
>>51827878
>needing more than 650w
good meme dingdong
Fuck my ass.
is it worth getting a Gigabyte 380 or better an MSI? Everyone seems to get an MSI.
Is this www.amazon.com/PB278Q-2560x1440-DisplayPort-Ergonomic-Back-lit/dp/B009C3M7H0/ worth it?
Am I still entitled to ASUS/Amazon returns policy if I buy one of the used ones?
>>51827916
>Pc underload 100%
>Pc shutdown
>oh no.jpg is my HDD ok
>woops just lost all important information
>Iel lets not learn lesson and get low volage psu
>:)
>>51827934
At the end of the day, it's all about who you can get on the phone and cry to when it's not working properly.
>>51827536
only the scythe ones bend, my friend bought one, broke a socket pin
>>51827950
This is 650w PSU were talking about, not a 350w psu. 650w is already wayyy more than you need.
>>51828008
>wayyy more than you need
not when you upgrade to more than 1 graphics card
1x8 or 2x4 ram? I chose a 4 slot mobo.
>>51828080
2x4
I asked if he might have a case lying around, figuring that anyone who would upgrade from a Haswell i5 might have a few beige boxes around.
He threw in the Fractal Design mid tower it was in. (I think it's a Core 3000 USB 3.0. Two 3.0 and two 2.0 ports on the front panel with a mesh front)
>>51828106
>>51828106
1x8 dummy, for future upgrades -_-
>>51828025
>using more than graphics card
literally why?
>>51828195
That's actually a good question. Outside of e-peen, what's the actual reason for one than one graphics card?
>>51827916
>>51827878
>>51827878
I've been using a 550w antec since bf3 came out. Are you saying a 650w gold is going to deteriorate really fast?
>>51828195
hope you aren't trolling. But ok, MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card is a very good graphics card to go crossfire on, it will last for years on if you go crossfire on that card
>>51828250
that will be dependent on your build, having a 550w will restrict you a lot for future upgrades on your computer. But your build, your choice
>>51828214
CrossFire if you're playing at higher resolutions and increases the longevity of the PC before needing to upgrade.
>>51827834
Change the motherboard to a H-board if you don't intend to overclock. It'll save you some cash otherwise everything looks good.
Would this be a good gaming PC?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fFrRrH
>>51828127
Just texted him. It is a 3000 USB 3.0.
i5 4670k
8GB
Z87
212 EVO
Two 7870's
and a Core 3000 USB 3.0
For $300.
>>51828372
- Drop the RAM down to DDR3-1600
- Get rid of the SSD and put a 1TB Hard drive unless you don't actually want the HDD. The OS will take up a good chunk of that SSD and it's expensive.
- Get rid of the DVD drive. That's obscenely expensive.
- Put the money towards a cheap case and a decent power supple. Never cheap out on the power supply.
>>51828372
get a better psu, otherwise looks like a good 1st build.
Here's what I have so far. OC'ing is not a priority for me. This machine will be used for work and multimedia. The plan is to get a GPU at a later date (I plan on playing SFV and Dragon's Dogma).
What do you guys think? Any suggestions for a GPU?
>>51828434
>>51828372
Oh yeah. Dump that case.
Case and PSU combos are usually both garbage.
I disagree about the ssd. Get the ssd now and later buy a HDD as slave drive.
Is it worth buying a PC for 750 Euros if it has GTX 970, i5 4570, 1TB GB HDD, the page doesnt have info on mobo, psu and other parts, not even the brands, but its a full PC. Worth?
>>51828493
6600 on a Z-board. No. Get a H-board and save money.
BX100 SSD range aren't the best as far as SSD's go. Go to the MX100 range.
Rest is ok
https://www.pccasegear.com/products/34000
Can anyone find better (AUS - AUD)
Why build a pc when you could buy a prebuild on the cheap that'll last a couple years, then exchange parts when you actually need to for even cheaper? Building pcs don't save the consumer as much money as it did even 2 years ago.
Can someone explain why people still do this?
It literally makes no sense.
>>51828577
Prebuilds are often more expensive because the builder wants his shekels and you get forced to pay for Windows.
>>51828535
Save yourself a couple of $100's of dollars and do it yourself.
>>51828577
Because it's cheaper and you can build it the way you want. Use whatever case you like. Whatever parts you want. Not the meme parts that company can't sell.
I want to build my first gaming pc and play on 1440p
will this build be sufficient?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qCmN8d
I don't really have a high budget
>>51828535
for $3099 you can make a MONSTER computer, why would you even go with that computer?
>>51828675
Newb when it comes to hardware - Any suggestions?
>>51828658
Thanks
>>51828493
lose that big ass case. Also what vc?
>>51828675
N E V E R buy premade PCs.
>>51828577
this question makes no sense, it just doesnt make any sense to by prebuilt unless theres prebuilts out there that cost literally less then the sum of its parts, which of course they dont, they charge more
>>51828711
If your budget was $3099,
Intel Core i7-4790K
and x2 fury x crossfire
Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB
Samsung 500GB SSD complented with a hitachi 4TB desk or ultrastar HDD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZR-a35sxLg
Already have RAM and Storage, which of these crappy parts should I upgrade with the remaining money?
i5 750 overclocked to 3.7 ghz
Asus H55 LGA 1156 motherboard
GTX 760
Cooler Master Wavemaster Case
Arctic Alpine 11 GT cpu cooler
>>51828195
>>51828080
Would going higher than 16gb be worth it? I doubt I'll be doing much rendering or anything that required 32gb.
>>51828668
Remember not to buy hardware from an outdated generation
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/X7P8pg
>>51828711
- If you don't need an i7, and it's for gaming then the i5-6600k is more than powerful enough.
- The CPU cooler is exceptionally good but it's really designed for massive overclocks.
- Krait motherboard range is a meme. GigaByte UD/G1 series, ASUS board are all my preference.
- 2x8GB RAM sticks will save you cash
- SeaGate Barracuda. No. DeskStar or WD Blue
- MSI Gaming/STRIX/G1/SSC 980Ti's or Dual Fury X's if you want 4k power but I'm guessing you're playing at 1080p..
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4126416.htm
How good is this desk for a monitor and computer? I am limited to 100cm wide space for a desk. I have the fractal design R5 with the dell ultrasharp monitor
>>51828838
I want it to be as powerful as possible and I don't want to upgrade for a while. Should I then go with an i5 or an i7?
>>51828940
then go with an i7 duh
>>51828940
My 3570k from 2012 still runs everything amazingly. You don't need an i7, that's just a meme.
>>51828940
also get a cpu cooler with very good cooling performance so your CPU doesn't wear out much. It'll make it last above 10 years if you take care of it. Also underclocking a CPU will increase the lifespan of your cpu
>>51828766
Are you GPU or CPU limited in the games you play?
That looks like a pretty good setup, and you're not gonna see much improvement this side of a 4690k/970.
>>51828979
>Also underclocking a CPU will increase the lifespan of your cpu
#Justthingspeoplewhodontknowwhattheyretalkingaboutsay
>>51829017
>#Justthingspeoplewhodontknowwhattheyretalkingaboutsay
Whydoyouhavetospeaklikethisitmakesyoulooklikeyouraretard
But seriously, if you think about it, underclocking will mean your cpu emits less heat which means less wear and tear on the inside, and in general underclocking does increase its lifespan
>>51828977
Justify when you say its a 'meme'. I will explain, you're saying an i7 is overkill? or its price/performance is simply rubbish compared to an i5. If either of these, does NOT defeat the fact that an i7 is better than an i5 if you have the budget.
What do you think /g/ ?
>>51829010
I'd rather not get a 970 because muh VRAM. Would it be better to get the AMD alternative, the R9 390 or save more for the seemingly better optimized 980?
>>51829114
Ok, this is a high end pc which high quality stuff in it, but go to a full tower instead if you have a high budget
>>51827394
Why do you buy a motherboard designed for overclocking and no CPU with unlocked multiplier?
>>51829190
I don't really like full tower, mid tower is enough for me
>>51828711
+ 6700k and Dell G Sync 1440p 144hz monitor adds another $900 ish depending where you buy from.
>>51827394
>two gpus
>intel cooler
are crossfired reference 290s worth it? I know they're trash as far as heat and noise goes, but with two at 1080p@60fps, I doubt they'd get very loud
I know they'd be overkill, but it'd allow me to max most games and even play 4k games in 2-3 years when I get a monitor
>>51829114
I´ve got the same aio in my system and i think its pretty ok, but i would buy some aftermarket fans, except you are deaf or you dont give a shit about it if you have turbines in your pc.
>>51829501
*case
>>51828080
4x4 master race
>>51829501
What do you suggest ?
got this setup used (except for the SSD)
for about 800$
it runs everything so smooth.
the gpus produce a bit of heat tho.
>>51827852
Irishfag here, can confirm.
Rate my meme machine /g/. All case fans are noctua plus I have a bunch of other hard drives but that's irrelevant.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zBLdyc
I want to upgrade the 6990 but have to wait for the new cards.
>>51828510
>slave drive
Umm it's called secondary drive now please stop using offensive terms.
>>51829610
>32gb of ram
lmao
solid deal though
>>51829588
dunno i´ve got the noctua a14 and they are pretty silent in proportion of the air they move.
>>51829750
not that funny since i use a lot of adobe shit.
most ive used was 27GB.
and im running hackintosh on a 120GB ssd as well and Osx uses all the ram as cache.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fnGhhM
Got this around black friday. No complaints.
>>51827475
I'm willing to spend $12,000 usd.....I want to build a "battlestation"......I just recently got into desktops, haven't had anything besides laptops since like 2001, so can u all do one of those pcparts picker things for me with a case with it that would look nice, also I want atleast 2 or 3 monitors, I already have a really nice office at home I just use a laptop, now I want it to be a "battlestation" haha
Always under construction.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zNvDP6
I revised my build. Does anyone have experience with the mobo? I heard a ram slot may get covered up depending on what cooler you install.
Didn't check the catalog, woops.
>>51828415
That seems really good.
>>51829610
You should probably add some case fans then. The crossfire setup + the R5 being more of a silent build doesn't help the temperatures.
>>51830117
looks fine, maybe get a less ricey case.
>>51830149
>that cooling system
enjoy your fire
Hey /g/entooman.
I want to buy a Laptop and have a choice between one with a Skylake U and one with a Skylake T Processor.
They cost the same no matter if i3 i5 or i7 the only difference is the lower battery life and higher performance of the T Model.
Which one should I get?
>>51830468
Get the most powerful one because you won't be able to upgrade it.
>>51830149
ram is so cheap just get 1866+
can you at least get a 4gb 960
is there a reason for h chip board with a k cpu?
>>51827394
SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP IM TECH RETARDED....I'm willing to spend $12,000 usd.....I want to build a "battlestation"......I just recently got into desktops, haven't had anything besides laptops since like 2001, so can u all do one of those pcparts picker things for me with a case with it that would look nice, also I want atleast 2 or 3 monitors, I already have a really nice office at home I just use a laptop, now I want it to be a "battlestation" haha
>>51830117
its not like you need a u12s, just get an h7 for cheaper and dont worry about it.
>>51830508
But do I really need power? I won't be playing a lot of games on my Laptop I have a Desktop for that.
90 % of the time I will use to only code simple programs, write notes or browse 4chan...
Battery life seems to be about 4 hours for the T and 8 hours for the U.
>>51830562
0/10
try harder
put this together a few weeks ago, howd i do /g/?
>dont mock, dont mock, dont mock
>>51830562
>>51830562
you certainly are retarded
>>51829446
Crossfire 290 is like a 980 ti so if you pay significantly less then yes.
>>51830646
>memelake
>8 GB RAM @ 1066MHz
>32 bit windows
>>51830679
im getting more ram soon, and my dad found a 32bit key in his loft for me so be nice
>>51830646
>seagate
>960
>kingston
>skylake
>2133 single channel
add a soundcard and its troll worthy.
>>51830728
i did good ya?
>>51830755
>>51830562
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rfRwLk
here you go champ.
Started from an APU build working my way up.
Just bought 16g ram but a fucking ebay acount that was selling it to me apparently has been compromised ans have to wait for ebay money back. Fuck sake.
>>51831111
got so caught up in the shitty captcha that I forget the pic.
Fuck sake again.
Such an agitating day
>>51827394
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JdtL8d
Most of it is here, waiting for the CPU and case to build. Still need a monitor, mouse, and headphones, any recs? Looking at a Korean 1440 monitor, I've read the old hyped qnix is shit now though, thoughts?
>>51831015
is this a meme build?
can i play any game at 50-60fps @ 1080p with this build?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bM26GX
Someone please take a look at my build and tell me what they think
http://de.pcpartpicker.com/p/6Cqr4D
(prices are not accurate and my cpu cooler wasn't available on that website)
>>51831094
>four titan xs
>>51828668
sell your soul and get a titan
>>51831128
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wnCZVn
I Just got a x-star 2710 glossy for $200. Couldn't be happier with it, clocks to 120hz. Also just got sennheiser momentum on ear for $55 off ebay which I'm happy with.
>>51829628
Sorry, Mozilla.
>>51827394
first build, have a fries near me, just waiting for stuff to go on sale. Think I can get everything for less than $400?
>>51830243
>http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zNvDP6
Storm Scout 2 is ricey?
>>51831286
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dFqr4D
god damn it I'm retarded
>>51831153
Play yes, it won't max out anything triple A from later than 2014. If you're going to spend $90 on a mobo get a 990fx. Pay $10 more dollars for 250 ebo.
>>51831094
Thanks man that looks like it will be crazy fast, I doubt I really need all that ram or that many gpus but fuck it, I;m gonna have to get someone to help me put it together though, seriously i do appreciate it, i know u guys think im stupid but im really gonna buy it, the monitors are badass looking btw
>>51831168
don't let people meme you into overpaying for a seasonic.
unlikely, 750 ti is trash http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131545 is much better. 270x will probably be $100 somewhere also eventually but the difference isn't huge between the two.
>>51831384
oops
>unlikely, 750 ti is trash http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131545 is much better. 270x will probably be $100 somewhere also eventually but the difference isn't huge between the two.
meant for >>51831286
>>51831308
you talking bout this?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga990fxaud3
i aint spending that much on a mobo
>>51831408
thanks. like i said I have a fries near me and the goal is to get a decent deal on an above average 2gb gpu. Nothing to specific at this point
>>51831408
>not getting a 950
top kuck
Going to do my first build soon.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/878hbv
Dirtpoor NEET so please don't laugh at my inability to afford things.
>>51831524
change that trash ram
and ready to go
>>51831437
Well that one is really expensive yes.
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-990EX3&c=CJ>>51831523
>>51831523
950 prices are top jew senpai.
>>51830649
>>51830662
What would you all have built with 12k, I think this guys suggestion is badass, http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rfRwLk
>>51827525
Yeah might wanna go with some low profile ram for compatibility, even though it might fit in that current build, you don't know where you'll use it in the future. There's literally no point in buying ram with tall heatspreaders.
>>51831524
why not
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Prfx8d
what you guys think is the better mid-range case from these 2? they both lack fans so im prob. going to have to buy at least an extra fan for whichever i choose.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139043
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147244
>>51831673
pay a comp service to make you one with a in win s-frame, custom cooling, 5960x, and 2x 980 ti lightning.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Qbfx8d
how does this look?
>>51831783
I'd get an s340
>>51831823
gaymer/10
I bought an i7 4970 and r9 390 with an asus b85m-g motherboard. Did I make a mistake buying a cheap motherboard, and does it really matter?
>>51829114
Nice setup for sure. If I were you I would get more storage.
Get at least a 240gig SSD, and make both of those sea gates the 2TB ones.
With the 2 TB you can have a backup on each HD along with a lot of media storage like movies, music and pictures.
If you do a lot of gaymin I would even get a bigger SSD, or one dedicated for the games, and then have the smaller one be for you operating system and other programs.
>>51831952
>Anonymous
If that's a non-k processor, it doesn't matter.
>>51831820
that win s frame thing is badass
>>51831952
b85 is heavily stripped in basic features
https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Z87-H87-H81-Q87-Q85-B85---What-is-the-difference-473/
>>51827536
>I was really hyped for Skylake and then I found out they bend when you put a cooler on them.
A couple bent under certain circumstances with certain (massive) coolers. Stop being a douchecannon and check your fucking facts.
>>51827394
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FWTZVn
Currently have all parts marked as purchased on a GA-Z97X-SOC, the case is an NZXT H440. I decided I wanted to try mini ITX after I saw a review for the Evolv ITX, everything is here except the mobo because B&H photo are cunts.
>>51831731
I was concerned with having to install a wifi adapter and chose a mobo that specifically said it had one already.
Also the case I chose had a window so I could look at all the hardware and pretend I'm looking at the cityscape from bladerunner. Also the HD was cheaper 3 days ago I swear.
>>51831153
updated my amd meme build, what you guys think??? cant get any better for under 1k IMO (monitor included)
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bkrqCJ
>>51828535
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VLgr4D
$1,000 cheaper, but no fancy lights.
There's nothing to understand about hardware. Every piece of furniture I've ever bought from Ikea is harder to assemble than a computer.
>>51832001
>>51832080
I guess it doesn't matter for me then. Thanks.
>>51828293
Is there a cheap and good motherboard that can do crossfire? I have a 270x that i dont really want to get rid of but i want to get the 390.
>>51832248
Can't crossfire those.
How much of a meme machine would this be considered?
>>51832410
Pretty much what I run, family. It's meme for a reason because it does 95% of everything really, really well for a good price and has legs to last for years.
Help me out thread, I'm a faggot ass newbie in need of a new PC. Basically for multimedia, digital drawing, and slight-occasional gaming (Street Fighter V)
Flexible budget, but aiming for $800-900
Where should I start for the CPU?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rMkHP6
Any suggestions?
>>51832828
Haswell i3/i5 or AMD FX-8350
>>51832844
Try a little better next time fammie.
Are the pins for some PSUs easier to connect and disconnect? I used to have a Rosewill Capstone but I upgraded to the 750G2 and the 24 pin for the mobo is almost fucking impossible to get out. Wasn't the case with the Rosewill though.
Upgrading from a 10 year old prebuilt, will this shit last me another 10, or at least until I finish uni? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/n2dGpg
Should i upgrade my gpu or should i dump some money to upgrade my cpu to an i5?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zxwmXL
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8pyHCJ
I just built this as my first homebuilt, pretty simple but I didn't want to spend a ton of money. Roast away.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Q7KsdC
mah new htpc/steambox
>>51832197
>http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bkrqCJ
looks alright op, just switch to a 390.
>>51832844
needs more fans.
>>51832828
See it if fits your bill.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jbBzJx
>>51833632
You're right, I should do push/pull on all the rads.
>>51833684
>http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jbBzJx
This is like Reddit: the PC.
That case is too expensive for being a low-mid range pc.
I have all the components picked out but I can't find a case that I like. What are some your favorites, /g/?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii620bronze
I've had this psu for over a year now with no real issue. I've rebuilt my pc this week, now with water cooling. Coming from stock intel cooler, the noise difference is insane. However, this psu is still loud as fuck and is the only thing I can really hear. Anyone have a recommendation on a good, very quiet psu?
>>51832410
>didn't buy 4790k
>>51834155
>H97 chipset
>>51833783
Sure, buy a 200R like everyone else. And have dust going in everywhere. You can use fishnets as dust filters, but most people will not even bother to do that.
That case makes management a breeze. I worked on one before, and got it pronto under 30 minutes.
You can customize almost everything, and just leave the things that you actually want in it, making airflow better overall.
>>51834164
>not wanting stock 4-4.4ghz for future proofing with just few more shekels
Can someone expand on the reasoning behind AMD being shit for upper-mid (4690 area) processors?
I know that more cores is a meme because no game developers bother to multithread anything. Is there more to it though?
>>51834093
Look for something rated 80+ Gold or higher. More efficient PSUs put off less heat, so they require less cooling.
How is this build /g/?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9mqCTW
>>51834396
The Bulldozer architecture uses "modules" instead of traditional cores. Each module contains two ALUs and one floating point unit. This module is considered two cores because the ALUs can operate independently, but they share resources such as cache and floating point, which hinders performance. There were several other problems as well, such as AMD not having access to a fab that can reliably do 14nm lithography, which left them with the 32nm that Intel left behind with Ivy Bridge.
>>51834453
I've never seen that h440 case before! I wish they would make a s340 in matte black, just without the fucking ricer razer logo.
>>51834453
It's decent, you've got your priorities mostly right. I don't trust Kingston, you can get G. Skill memory for less money. Also, everything I've heard about the Corsair RM series tells me it's a bad idea.
As an owner of the H440 tower, it's a great case, but it's louder than you'd expect. The fans in the front are always on. If you're in a room with some ambient noise already present, it probably won't be noticeable, but if your room is silent you'll definitely hear them.
Hey guys, I bought a 5930k yesterday for a rig I am about to build but I am hung up on which x99 motherboard to choose
So far I am between the ASUS X99-A, the MSI X99 SLI Plus, or the ASRock X99 Extreme6
Anyone have any input or other boards to suggest that is around $250 or less?
>>51834536
Any reason you're avoiding Gigabyte?
>>51834453
>Air Cooling
>>51834553
>paying several times more for that 1C difference
I'll stick with my huge ass dual tower cooler, thanks.
>>51834453
>>51834553
Oh yeah, and pick up a Gentle Typhoon to replace the fan on that CPU cooler. It's ridiculous how much difference it makes.
>>51834533
I'm mainly picking up the hyperx for the looks, gskill have any black heatsinks that don't have the "blade" look? Looks kinda ricer.
Whats a good modular with black cables for around the same price? Thanks for your help man.
My first ever build. All components already purchased. Just using my old 21 inch HP monitor but my kb&m is absolute trash even after cleaning. Had my current pc for 7 years now, hoping this build I'm halfway finshed with will do me alright. I'm comfortable with the performance of the 750 ti for now but I'll likely upgrade eventually along with the psu. My main concern is if the RAM speed will really hold my build back or not but I couldnt pass up on the deal.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9G4tzy
>FX 6300
>Asus 2gb GTX 750 ti OC
>Corsair CX430 psu
>2x4gb 1333 corsair RAM
>>51834546
no not really, just haven't found a gigabyte one that is either in that price range or is widely reviewed
Is there a good gigabyte one?
>>51834553
>tfw i maganed to pick up a photon ax240 kit for $140
feels good man. they cost around $250 new so i couldn't turn it down. been on the fence about switching to water cooling for a while.
>>51834590
G. Skill Sniper. You can pick up a 1600MHz CL9 2x8GB kit for about $5 less than the Kingston kit in your build.
As for the PSU, these two are both good.
Superflower rebrand
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr
Seasonic rebrand
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx
>>51834533
>Also, everything I've heard about the Corsair RM series tells me it's a bad idea.
What's this all about? I'm in the market for a new PSU. I'm looking for a fully modular 750W with flat cables.
>>51834709
All of those are shit lol. Don't listen to them op, the corsair PS are great!
>>51834536
Anyone have any x99 advice?
>>51834772
literal retard
>>51834711
Taking a look, the RMi series is good, the RM series is spotty. Most of the RM series PSUs are manufactured by CWT, which is an all around mediocre manufacturer. They'll meet specifications and they're not going to blow up on you or anything, but OEMs like Superflower, Seasonic, Flextronics, etc. are usually the better option if they're around the same price.
>>51834599
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128772
Something to think about. Looks like all these boards are good boards, I just like Gigabyte over MSI and ASRock and ASUS vs. Gigabyte is a wash.
>>51834899
>and ASUS vs. Gigabyte is a wash.
How's that?
>>51834847
Where are you getting that all these are rebrands? Since you seem to be pretty knowledgeable what would you recommend?
>fully modular 750W with flat cables
>>51834931
I've bought boards from both manufacturers and haven't had any problems with them, and they had the features I wanted/needed. ASUS tends to be more expensive, but that isn't always the case.
>>51834970
Sorry I misunderstood. I though you were implying that ASUS boards were clearly better.
>>51834947
The EVGA PSU in my previous comment fits the bill. Reviewers like Johnny Guru typically disassemble the unit and identify the manufacturer, as well as critique the build quality and do extensive efficiency and voltage control testing.
>>51834711
Corsair RM and RMi series are okay. They are just massively overpriced for their projects are all around (made by CWT and Chicony Power Technology).
You should aim to buy Seasonic or Superflower (the best in the world) brands or rebrands.
For example, an EVGA G2 is a superflower rebranded PSU.
So when I finally decide which x99 to get (Looks like the ASRock x99 Extreme is generally considered superior) should I go with 4x4 or 2x8 for RAM?
I think I read 4x4 is better for the x99 processors
intel core i5 4590
asus z97x sli -- planning on a k series upgrade
strix gtx 960 4gb
corsair vengence 4×2 GB
wd blue 1 tb
cheapass LG optical
nzxt phantom 410
fans
windows 10
... what am i missing
>>51835082
that case is disgusting
>>51835082
oh thats right and a NEX650G2 from EVGA
also planning on a few ssds
>>51835082
oh thats right and a NEX650G2 from EVGA
also planning on a few ssds>>51835082
>>51835111
i love it my first case was a 440 and i hated it
Could i get some help guys, have a budget of about 2000 or just over if need be, i'd rather not spend more than i have to though! Aiming for a blue, white and black colour scheme on the inside of the case and such, Is this okay? This is in AUD too so prices will be a bit skewed.
>>51835277
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/nkXMzy
Forgot this :)
How are ratings on pcpartpicker calculated?
let's try this, budget-build anyone?
>>51835292
Here, made some changes. See if you agree with them:
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/nfpDP6
>tfw still using Phenom 965 BE
>>51835752
I've always been a Nvidia card guy, is AMD worth investing into? I appreciate your help though
Should I get 4x4gig for my x99 or get 2x8? The mobo has 8 slots, but I don't think I'll ever need more than 16 gigs
i don't know what i'm doing
i think i went overkill on the vram.
>>51835858
the 390 beats the 970 in most cases these days. It'll also have a better DX12 support, where Nvidia is having trouble with that at the moment.
>>51835923
>case
good
>mobo
see cpu
>psu
good, pretty sure you can get the same model for like $85 though. maybe a deal ended.
>ram
overpriced, don't spend more than $42
>cpu
don't get amd at your price point. your card is vastly superior to your cpu.
>gpu
i bought the same card (gigabyte model) for $320 last week, why is yours $440?
i need help picking a mobo. i already got a vid card, so the mobo is the last thing i need to get.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CXjGpg
>>51836011
where are you getting your skylake for $215?
>>51836021
microcenter nearby is selling them for $220, and i got this $5 off $50 coupon. but yeah microcenter.
>>51835963
> why is yours $440?
canadian pricing
>don't get amd
instead should i look for a cheap i5 ?
thanks for the input. im trying to put together something for my younger brother.
Every time i post my build i get flamed.
Can someone show me a good, non meme 6600k build with a 970 3.5 nvidia?
>>51833684
Hmm.. I'll keep this tabbed.
I can definately go higher with budget, I just threw a range on where I generally would want to start off with, but it's nothing fixed
>>51836035
based microcenter, 5930k for $400
>>51835420
try replacing the case with a cooler master n200
>>51836011
any help?
>>51835420
budget? Here's one i built for my parents sometime ago
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jLby6h
Is there any way I could salvage the PC in >pic related? It's $250 CAD, would it be possible to upgrade it into something decent?
if i was going to upgrade on my current build this would be my only option
http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/p/6FYfXL
just upgrade cpu
But IDK
I'd rather what for Zen senpai
>>51835420
Forgot to add the psu.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gw8PwP
>>51836693
*wait
>>51836695
>http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gw8PwP
get the 1800Mhz or over
the 1600MHZ doesn't cut the mustard
>>51836677
That's not going anywhere.
It's already balanced as-is, though, and you could overclock the processor.
What's your budget?
Guys, I have been putting together some budget builds myself, but all of them have a dedicated GPU. How capable are the AMD A-series apus overall? I know they are reliant on RAM speeds a lot.
>>51827525
pirate windows 7 instead of that 10 shit
Never built a pc before and pretty much know nothing about computers how fucked am i?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8cy8pg
Feedback please, I'm getting paranoid about my mobo, RAM, and SSD choices
>>51836777
as long as the APU is sitting on a mobo that support fast ram like 1800Mhz or more then you sould get 41~ 51FPS on meduim setting in BF4 on its own with the 7870K
apu's can be used on their own or crossfire/sli with another deicated gpu
its nthe same with skylake as well just so you know.
>>51836777
If you're doing any gaming and you have the budget for an 860K + 260X+, get that.
AMD isn't really giving you anything for free with their APUs. The A8-7600 is pretty good APU for $18 more, but you can pick up a 265 (7850) for $99 and a 270 for $110 that are more than 3x faster. If you're willing to go used you can do even better. I've picked up a GTX 580 for $15, and just yesterday picked up two 7870;s for $60 each. So spending even that $18 for APU graphics (and losing 600MHz in CPU clockspeed over the 860k) just isn't a good purchase, IMO.
Is this an OK build for an high-end general usage? (No Gaming)
>>CPU
Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Processor
>>Motherboard
Socket1151 Gigabyte GA-H170-D3HP
>>Storage
Samsung 850 Evo 120GB
WD Red 1TB
>>Ram
Kingston Hyper-X Fury 8GB DDR4 2400MHZ
>>Video Card
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530
>>Power supply
EVGA SuperNOVA 550 G2
>>Case
Corsair Carbida Series 300R ATX
>>Monitor
http://www.benq.com/product/monitor/gl2460hm/
What part should I change?
>>51836824
>http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8cy8pg
fine but your SSD on its own is going to get full very fast.
you can afford to cheap out on your system ram as your CPU as no iGPU
cpu only boards wth with 1600MHz and above
rarely have i seen one above 1800 Mhz on CPU only.
>>51836868
personaly if picking a 860K i'll get a 280X 3gb with it.
But personally the 7870K is Okay for a APU its almost on par with the 4XXX FX series
so why not pay the premium and make the pc last for a bit?
>>51836907
I was planning on getting a HDD separately, was more concerned about which SSD to get
So I should just get 1800 Mhz 4x4gb?
>>51836881
the PSU is over kill i'd go for a 500w instead as it gives you head room to add a deicated GPU and maybe another HDD in the future.
If your planing to stay as is then ~300w should cut it for you.
>>51836881
Dell Outlet is having a 30% off sale with code 30%OptiDTAIO.
Add your SSD to that and enjoy your legit Windows.
>>51836829
>>51836868
Do APUs are mostly useless if you can get even a last gen mid tier GPU. Thanks for that info.
>>51836946
>>51836947
thanks
>>51827808
>>51829617
You guys are going in the wrong direction. I've never seen shipping more than 100eur from the UK, probably because all the PC firms are in the north west and you can basically throw them across.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z2zKvK
>>51836995
You didn't even say what it's for and I can say that's stupid
