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PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts
Posted on 3/29/13 at 9:36 am
Posted on 3/29/13 at 9:36 am
Welcome to the MasterRace, you have made it.
This thread will serve as the general discussion for all Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts PC builders.
- PC Build Guides -
ILikeLSUToo's - "Build the Best Gaming PC Your Money Can Buy: A Detailed Guide"
Thanks to ILikeLSUToo for creating the above guide. This guide is a good read for anyone interested in PC Gaming, no matter their level of knowledge.
- Twitch Streamer Channels -
LSU Coyote - RationalThinking
Drewbie - Drewbiie
EDT: nVidia
This thread will serve as the general discussion for all Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts PC builders.
- PC Build Guides -
ILikeLSUToo's - "Build the Best Gaming PC Your Money Can Buy: A Detailed Guide"
Thanks to ILikeLSUToo for creating the above guide. This guide is a good read for anyone interested in PC Gaming, no matter their level of knowledge.
- Twitch Streamer Channels -
LSU Coyote - RationalThinking
Drewbie - Drewbiie
EDT: nVidia
This post was edited on 1/12/22 at 9:13 pm
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Posted on 3/29/13 at 9:36 am to LSU Coyote
LSU Coyote
ILikeLSUToo
ILikeLSUToo
This post was edited on 8/21/16 at 1:52 pm
Posted on 3/29/13 at 12:20 pm to LSU Coyote
I've posted this before, but I'll leave it here as well if this thread becomes the official show-off-your-build thread.
There's been a few changes since I took this pic. The photo shows two crossfired 6950s, but I replaced them with a single 7970 and a full-cover block. I also replaced all my radiator fans with Scythe Gentle Typhoons. Too lazy to take new pictures until my next upgrade -- probably haswell.
Specs:
Case: HAF 932 Advanced Blue
Radiators
XSPC EX240
XSPC RS240
Swiftech MCR-QP 120 (the one with extra g1/4 threads for parallel. Both holes are capped with silver plugs).
Blocks
XSPC Razor 7970 full-cover block
Swiftech XSPC Rasa CPU block
Pump/Res: Dual Bay Res top for Laing D5 Vario
Fittings, etc.
7/16x5/8 Durelene Tubing
XSPC compression fittings
Bitspower Rotary fittings
Fans
5 x Scythe Gentle Typhoons (1850 rpm) (not pictured)
PC
ASUS P8Z68-V Pro
i7-2600k @ 5.0Ghz
MSI R7970-2PMD3GD5/OC Radeon HD 7970 (not pictured)
CORSAIR Vengeance 4 x 4GB (16gb) DDR3 1600
Samsung 830 256GB
2x WD Caviar Black 1TB
COUGAR-1000CMX 1000W
Sunbeam PL-RS-6 Rheosmart 6 Fan Controller
Some old LG Blu-Ray burner from 2009
There's been a few changes since I took this pic. The photo shows two crossfired 6950s, but I replaced them with a single 7970 and a full-cover block. I also replaced all my radiator fans with Scythe Gentle Typhoons. Too lazy to take new pictures until my next upgrade -- probably haswell.
Specs:
Case: HAF 932 Advanced Blue
Radiators
XSPC EX240
XSPC RS240
Swiftech MCR-QP 120 (the one with extra g1/4 threads for parallel. Both holes are capped with silver plugs).
Blocks
XSPC Razor 7970 full-cover block
Swiftech XSPC Rasa CPU block
Pump/Res: Dual Bay Res top for Laing D5 Vario
Fittings, etc.
7/16x5/8 Durelene Tubing
XSPC compression fittings
Bitspower Rotary fittings
Fans
5 x Scythe Gentle Typhoons (1850 rpm) (not pictured)
PC
ASUS P8Z68-V Pro
i7-2600k @ 5.0Ghz
MSI R7970-2PMD3GD5/OC Radeon HD 7970 (not pictured)
CORSAIR Vengeance 4 x 4GB (16gb) DDR3 1600
Samsung 830 256GB
2x WD Caviar Black 1TB
COUGAR-1000CMX 1000W
Sunbeam PL-RS-6 Rheosmart 6 Fan Controller
Some old LG Blu-Ray burner from 2009
This post was edited on 3/29/13 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 3/29/13 at 12:26 pm to LSU Coyote
GD son, that is fricking impressive.
guess what i just picked up? my mobo, cpu, and ram. uhoh.
guess what i just picked up? my mobo, cpu, and ram. uhoh.
Posted on 3/29/13 at 1:49 pm to LSU Coyote
Posted on 3/30/13 at 9:04 am to LSU Coyote
can you use a controller on PC gaming or does that defeat the purpose?
Posted on 3/30/13 at 6:25 pm to LSU Coyote
Coyote, or other master race beings, can you fill me in on this new wireless a/c protocol? ill be building my new pc when i get back and was wondering if the a/c protocol is that much faster than wireless n
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
This post was edited on 3/30/13 at 6:31 pm
Posted on 4/9/13 at 9:39 pm to LSU Coyote
I feel I am finally joining the master race. Saw a good gaming computer and scooped it up for 400 dollars. Specs are:
CPU AMD Quad Core FX-4170 4.2 ghz
Asus mother board
8 gigs of RAM
Sapphire 11188-22-20G HD6950 2 gig
1TB SATA drive
Coolermaster RS600-PCARE-US
I have no clue what half of that meant
. Also has a case that is ver perty and easy to upgrade. Don't know what to download first.
CPU AMD Quad Core FX-4170 4.2 ghz
Asus mother board
8 gigs of RAM
Sapphire 11188-22-20G HD6950 2 gig
1TB SATA drive
Coolermaster RS600-PCARE-US
I have no clue what half of that meant
. Also has a case that is ver perty and easy to upgrade. Don't know what to download first.Posted on 5/3/13 at 1:46 pm to LSU Coyote
So here's a fun game to get some more activity in this thread:
Configure Your Dream Gaming System
The theoretical build you likely will never be able to afford (except Coyote). List the parts and their prices, and links to where you can buy them. The Master Race novices should participate as well!
Rules:
1. Build must include monitor setup.
2. With exception of the monitors, build must fit within the confines of an ATX Full Tower (Or super tower like the Corsair Obsidian) case. So, no peripherals like speakers/headset, mouse, keyboard, etc.
3. Obviously, build must be logical and realistic. Parts must be compatible and actually exist.
4. Consider gaming and overall performance to be top priority, along with top notch quality, the best money can buy. More expensive doesn't necessarily mean better.
Anndd go
Configure Your Dream Gaming System
The theoretical build you likely will never be able to afford (except Coyote). List the parts and their prices, and links to where you can buy them. The Master Race novices should participate as well!
Rules:
1. Build must include monitor setup.
2. With exception of the monitors, build must fit within the confines of an ATX Full Tower (Or super tower like the Corsair Obsidian) case. So, no peripherals like speakers/headset, mouse, keyboard, etc.
3. Obviously, build must be logical and realistic. Parts must be compatible and actually exist.
4. Consider gaming and overall performance to be top priority, along with top notch quality, the best money can buy. More expensive doesn't necessarily mean better.
Anndd go
Posted on 6/15/13 at 3:35 pm to LSU Coyote
I'm looking to upgrade my gfx card, currently running a 560ti. I've only ever used nvidia and I understand their "numbers", so to speak, but I want to consider an ATI card so I have more options as far as value is concerned. I was looking at a 670 from nvidia and was wondering what would be considered "equal" in ATI language, or if anyone had any other input.
I recognize the answer is probably already in this thread but I'm lazy as frick, so thanks in advance for anyone kind enough to help out
I recognize the answer is probably already in this thread but I'm lazy as frick, so thanks in advance for anyone kind enough to help out
Posted on 6/29/13 at 7:46 pm to LSU Coyote
I just added the EVGA Geforce GTX 670 to my rig. No complaints with it so far.
Posted on 7/6/13 at 8:50 pm to LSU Coyote
Does anyone on this board still play BF3 on PC?
Posted on 7/13/13 at 2:23 pm to LSU Coyote
I was looking at this card and some people were mentioning compatibility issues. someone complained about it in the reviews and I googled it to see others mention it, but the language they use is foreign to me.
any insight on this? I have an asus mobo about 2 years old(the model eludes me at the moment).
any insight on this? I have an asus mobo about 2 years old(the model eludes me at the moment).
Posted on 7/19/13 at 8:20 pm to LSU Coyote
got my new monitor in today with the 760 and have everything up and running.
been a long time since I've played in 1080, I'd almost forgotten how nice it is
been a long time since I've played in 1080, I'd almost forgotten how nice it is
Posted on 7/24/13 at 10:00 pm to LSU Coyote
nm posted in wrong thread fat thumbs
This post was edited on 7/24/13 at 10:01 pm
Posted on 8/5/13 at 6:30 pm to LSU Coyote
Okay so I looked around in my computer today...and I'm about to ask some most likely really stupid questions .
Ok, so it looks like my PSU has lost a fan blade. I was planning on upgrading soon anyway but now I'm looking for a new one. Are there any requirements a new PSU needs or can I just pick one that looks good, buy it, and put it in?
Second one is kinda silly. My computer is dusty as hell. Can I just get some compressed air and go wild or are there some areas I need to not spray?
Third one, anyone have any experience with the Razer Lycosa? Some guy on Craiglist is selling one for 30 dollars and I'm tempted to buy it.
. Ok, so it looks like my PSU has lost a fan blade. I was planning on upgrading soon anyway but now I'm looking for a new one. Are there any requirements a new PSU needs or can I just pick one that looks good, buy it, and put it in?
Second one is kinda silly. My computer is dusty as hell. Can I just get some compressed air and go wild or are there some areas I need to not spray?
Third one, anyone have any experience with the Razer Lycosa? Some guy on Craiglist is selling one for 30 dollars and I'm tempted to buy it.
Posted on 8/11/13 at 6:14 pm to LSU Coyote
New PSU is coming Tuesday. 
Today I installed some shitty cheap case fan from Radioshack and this thing is unbearably loud. What fans do you guys use? This was also my first time messing around with my computer insides and I didn't frick anything up, so hooray.
Today I installed some shitty cheap case fan from Radioshack and this thing is unbearably loud. What fans do you guys use? This was also my first time messing around with my computer insides and I didn't frick anything up, so hooray.
Posted on 8/17/13 at 2:35 pm to LSU Coyote
Doing some minor modding
Posted on 8/24/13 at 4:46 pm to LSU Coyote
Just paid off for Rome TW 2. Now it's on the finding the right tower. I'm not looking to build anything however, just buy off the shelf. I like the HP Envy 700 for $729.
Here's the recommended specs for the game:
OS: Windows 7 / Windows 8
Processor:2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater)
Memory: 4GB RAM
Graphics:1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card.
DirectX®:11
Hard Drive:35 GB HD space
Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
And here is the Envy system specs:
4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4430 processor
Features a 6MB cache and 3.0GHz processor speed.
12GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 32GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.
2TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Feature up to 1792MB total available video memory
Microsoft Windows 8
Everything matches up although I'm not sold completely on the graphics card. Not worried about screen resolution as I plan to hook tower up to my flat screen. Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Here's the recommended specs for the game:
OS: Windows 7 / Windows 8
Processor:2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater)
Memory: 4GB RAM
Graphics:1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card.
DirectX®:11
Hard Drive:35 GB HD space
Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
And here is the Envy system specs:
4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4430 processor
Features a 6MB cache and 3.0GHz processor speed.
12GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 32GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.
2TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Feature up to 1792MB total available video memory
Microsoft Windows 8
Everything matches up although I'm not sold completely on the graphics card. Not worried about screen resolution as I plan to hook tower up to my flat screen. Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Posted on 9/4/13 at 6:41 pm to LSU Coyote
Who wants to play video games tonight?!
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