Rig Build Help
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A thing about a thing...
by Guest iMaXout- 5 replies
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So ladies an gentlemen, You gave a noob a forum, here we go. I have two options on my up and coming build, most of the parts are in so i am getting anxious and excited; My options are, Stay with the original CPU fan, not voiding the warranty, or using the after-market fan, voiding the 3-year warranty(or does it?). This being my first build it seems like my head is spinning, but a assure you, it is not. Options, opinions, o for heaven sakes i can't wait to play battlefield.
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MSI 970A-G43 ATX Moboard
by Guest iMaXout- 5 replies
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So, Windows 8.1 64 bit purchased MSI 970A-G43 Moboard purchased, rest of build purchased... I looked up drivers today to download... Moboard does not have Windows 8.1 compatibility, So my question for you all is, do i download windows 8 drivers and hope for the best:?: :|
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Battlefield 4 crashes PC when game starts on map
by Guest Aanon- 5 replies
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I have a second PC loaded with the game. All good components - play other games fine. Game crashes though once the map loads. Any ideas?
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Graphics card questions
by Guest grover234- 4 replies
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Currently I have to play on LOW for all settings and it takes me an extra minute or 2 to load into a new map. So I was thinking of updating my graphics card I have a GeForce GTX 560 Ti and was looking to get a GeForce GTX 760 Ti I have 2 sticks of 8GB RAM too.... maybe this is the issue and not the G card? Looking for advice on how to not suck I'm also looking to add another monitor Thanks for the advice and opinions Grover
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Need a compact/portable rig
by Guest Aristo- 7 replies
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I've played on this gaming laptop for a good couple years, including all through BF3 till now, since I've been away at college. Having a laptop I could lug around was a reasonable investment. However, it's filling up and just isn't up to the standard I'd like for BF4. I don't take it around much for my classes; it just sits on my desk, and so there's really no reason not to have a small desktop with better output instead. I want something that'll run smoothly, with minimal hiccups, but a case that's on the smaller side. Something easy to transport around. When I'm done next year, I can set it up wherever I end up and not have to worry about taking it back and forth. T…
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Need Opinions
by Guest LeetSpork- 5 replies
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So I want to get an actually PC instead of my crappy laptop. I don't know much about building one and I saw that LCpl Ruen posted on the forums about a site that has custom built computers already made. I went on that site and found a computer that fit my budget but I want to know if it's worth the money or if I could get a better deal for my money. The computer is at http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadvanquish.asp?id=886722
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Radeon 7950 or 7970
by Guest Bluezoid- 3 replies
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Ok so I am going to get an upgrade to my video card for my birthday. Any thoughts on Radeon 7950 vs 7970?
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CPU Cooling
by Guest RocketRepo- 15 replies
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Im looking for some decent cooling for the processor, im not planning on overclocking but i just want something that can keep my computer cool and still be quiet enough so hear my tv. right now the stock processor fan is almost like a jet engine in a box. i have an amd fx 8350 if ya wanted to know what processor i have.
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Help With My Build?
by Guest PainKiller- 6 replies
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I wanted to build a brand new computer from scratch, the only thing I will carry over from my current PC is the disk drive. I am not so good with all the tech stuff, so I just put together all these parts I think i need for a working computer, and I got all the things I wanted, but I was hopping that someone could tell me if it is good, and if it is all compatible with one another. also, in your own opinion, do you think this build will last a long time? Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517004 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128514 Graphics Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N…
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Up Grading
by Guest xRamPagex- 5 replies
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Hello Unknown Soldiers Well this is my rig CM.. HAF 912 1 220mm fan added Power pac.. Corsair 650W SSD.. ADATA SX 900 128 gig HD.. WD 500 green(for backup) M/B.. Asus M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 Bios 3029... I think this board is equal to the M4A FX990 Graphic Card.. Asus Radeon HD 7770 2gig CPU.. AMD FX 4170 turbo unlocked 4.2 bulldozer (will idle @ 1 boost to 4.2) CPU cooling..air.. CM/Corsair Hybrid 2 120mm fans Memory.. G Skill ripsaw 16 gigs 1866 (pc 149000) timings@ 9,10,9,28 (mem fans) Ok I have about 200 or so to upgrade with This is what I'm Debating on uping the CPU to an 8 core.... but i feel that the 4 core I have is good... not much difference…
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Building a new PC, know little about building
by Guest LeetSpork- 6 replies
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I have about a $1300 budget. Main thing that I would want to do with the computer is play games like BF4, Arma 3 (obv not ultra), Skyrim (with lots and lots of texture mods) If anyone could help me out with picking parts and guiding me through building it when I order that would be great. It won't be for a while since I still need to sell my laptop and PS3 first. Thanks!
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Not tech savy
by Guest avicJ- 2 replies
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I believe I need to update my cpu but not sure what I should update or if I should just build a new one. My computer runs everything pretty good but I think it should be better. My bf3 is slow now a days and I want to up my computer for bf4 so im thinking all I really need is memory and a new graphics card. Plus I really have no budget and don't mind putting more money down for a better computer but I think im just better off upgrading this one can anyone guide me in the right direction?
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What do you think?
by Guest RET.LTG.STORM=US=- 14 replies
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I have been kicking around the thought of building a new Rig. Tell what you think If you don't like A part please explain why? My first choice for SSD's was Samsung 840 pro 256GB but was out of stock. OS I have both Win 7 or 8 pro 64 Still not liking W8 yet So 7 pro will most likely be loaded on Raid 0 SSD's storage drive 1-2 TB hard drive have a couple floating around. ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM Item #: N82E16827135204 COOLER MASTER CM Storm Series Trooper (SGC-5000-KKN1) Black Steel / Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case Item #: N82E16811119245 ASUS GTX780-3GD5 GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3…
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Ideas on new parts
by Guest RocketRepo- 8 replies
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I plan on making a new gaming rig, not sure when but when i do i wanna be ready. With that said anyone have any ideas on whats good? I'm kinda in the mood of making an intel/nvidia build but I'm open to amd/ati builds as well (because of the price)
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My friend is building a computer
by Guest Arrow- 7 replies
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Here is what he is thinking of getting and I'm highly against an APU. What do you guys think? APU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113280 Motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157331 RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233170 SSD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226236 Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811208042 Power Supply - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339022
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My new Antec Kuhler h20 920!!
by Guest RET.CPT.xXAirBorneXx=US=- 13 replies
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Hey guy's, Just wanted to show you my new CPU cooler that I successfully installed today!!! Really happy that I got it done with out any problems, thing works great I got my CPU overclocked at 3.7ghz and it's staying at 33c idle and about 40c under battlefield maxed out. http://s1066.photobucket.com/albums/u403/xXAirBorneXx-US-/?action=view¤t=photo_zpsf973b6ae.jpg
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Computer is Crashing
by Guest Peace- 2 replies
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Ok so as many of you know I recently got back into the clan after a MIA due to a faulty PSU that literally caught on fire and fried my old build. I upgraded to a i5 3570 8 gb ddr3 1333 windows 7 x64 pro I am using the stock fan on the CPU, stock fan on the PSU, and built in fan on the GPU, I have yet to install the box fan. With my HD 5770 1GB-128 bit GPU i get anywhere from 70 FPS-100 FPS (high to low settings) Every now and then at random yet somewhat long periods of time (30 minutes plus) my computer will restart on its own. But only during gameplay of BF3 which I'm sure is when the power boost kicks my 3.4Ghz up to 3.8Ghz. Would it be safe to assume…
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New build...Need help!
by Guest xprowlerx- 22 replies
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I have no idea about building a new rig...For the past 8 years I ve been using laptops but now i really want to play bf3 with decent settings...I friend proposed the following setup: GPU http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007G5HMN0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE Fan http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001R28LRY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&m=A3BTFT52IYP40Q CPU http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005UBNLFK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE RAM http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003N8GVUY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE Motherboard http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0058HUQJ0/ref=ox_sc_act_t…
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PCI-e SATA III + USB 3 Controller?
by Guest Ret.Maj.Xander=US=- 1 reply
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Little back story. My current rig for the most part was built in 2009. I was an early adopter to the Core i7 when it first came out. I still have the same CPU and Mobo from that purchase and they both work perfectly. However my board is limited by SATA II and USB 2.0 speeds. This is my board here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131386 I came across this pretty sweet ASUS SATA III controller, and my mobo is one of the ones this supports. http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Accessories/U3S6/ http://www.amazon.com/Asus-U3S6-True-Support-Motherboard/dp/B002VVQ58M Doing my research I found out that the PCI-e x4 cards give you the full SATA III ou…
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my new rig
by Guest Halabrad- 9 replies
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so, in light of having to reformat my computer due to viruses (too many visits to the nasty underbelly of the interwebs) Ive decided to make a completely new gaming rig. Through countless hours of research ive made up my mind on the following: CPU:i5 3570k LGA 1155 http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388577 (will be O.Cing to at least 4.0GHz) Mobo: ASrock Z77 Extreme6 LGA 1155 http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0395374 (both from micro center for the $50 towards the mobo with the purchase of the CPU) PSU: Corsair HX750 gold certified http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010&…
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My o.O rig
by Guest Peace- 10 replies
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I've technically have had this rig since 2004 >.< The case is an old HP Media Center pc 854n and the power supply that came with it. I "upgraded" to this from an old Dell Media Center case ha ha (cries inside). BIOSTAR G31D-M7 LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard. It supports up to a core 2 duo, 4gb of ram, and 1 graphics card. Intel Celeron E3300 Wolfdale 2.5GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor. It only has 1MB of L2 Cache but I was able to OC it up to 3.0GHz with the stock heat sink and fan. Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card I have this auto-tuned to: High Performance GPU clock setti…
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My Rig Complete
by Guest Optiklown- 11 replies
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Finally have everything put together and running. I plan on going with liquid cooling when I find a water block for the 670 that I like. I5 3570K 4.2ghz EVGA 670 FTW G.Skill Ripjaws X 4x4GB DDR3 1600 ASRock Z77 Extreme4 CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX750 Case:Corsair 800D . This case is HUGE! http://s19.postimage.org/pim6x0iqr/2012_07_16_21_01_25.jpg picture hosting http://s19.postimage.org/wi4ua482r/2012_07_16_21_03_39.jpg upload pictures http://s19.postimage.org/82wm9295v/2012_07_16_21_04_42.jpg upload picture http://s19.postimage.org/6p4zdr9wj/2012_07_16_21_11_50.jpg photo upload http://s19.postimage.org/d440afgmb/2012_07_16_21_12_17.jpg …
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My Gaming Rig
by Guest Snapptastic- 0 replies
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Hey everyone! I just wanted to post a picture of my rig.. I built it about a month ago, all parts included for $803, including shipping from Newegg.com. Here it is: http://i.imgur.com/F8nbL.jpg The parts: ASRock Z77 Extreme Mobo Intel i5-3570k (overclocked right now at 4.2GHz) Sapphire HD 7850 OC edition (overclocked slightly right now) 2x4GB G Skill Ripjaws 1600 DDR3 RAM Seagate Barracuda 1TB Hard Drive Asus DVD/CD-RW Drive Seasonic 520W PSU 80 Bronze Edition Antec 300 Illusion Case (comes with 4 fans and blue LED lighting with each) You can't see the LED's well in the picture as I took the picture with my cameraphone and turned them down, sinc…
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Need a Laptop
by Guest Tracz- 0 replies
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I need a versatile laptop that can keep up with my crazy expectations so I can use it on long plane rides and deployments on a ship. So I basically need it to have these characteristics -Portable(both in size/battery life) No Larger than 15"/Able to play music and movies for a couple hours. -Powerful enough to play games at medium at least. -Drive space large enough for stuff like a DAW, Photoshop, Rosetta Stone.(will have most of my media on separate externals) I have seen one that can probably handle all this and its the ASUS Zenbook UX32VD And I would plan on extending the memory with a CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB(with mobo integrated 2GB 1333) I hear that changes i…
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Wife has given permission for an upgrade.
by Guest Optiklown- 5 replies
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After buttering up my wife with a 5 day paid trip to Vegas for her and her cousin, I have been given the green light to spend some of my hard earned money on myself.:D This is what im leaning towards. Intel i5-3570K : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504 EVGA GTX 670 FTW 2GB : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787 G.Skill Ripjaws X 4x4GB DDR3 1600 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231429 ASRock Z77 Extreme4 : After 1LT.Kaossilator mentioned this in his upgrade list I took a look. There seems to be a consesus on many forums that this board has tremendous performance for its re…
