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jefforize 
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/3/13 at 10:12 pm to stout)
i remember helping convince "that guy", 6 months or so ago, to drop his macbook and buy a gaming PC cause he'd probably enjoy it more 
seems like everyone who has gotten a PC on here has been more than happy
I still enjoy my console. I enjoy having both. Unlimited options in 2013 is my kinda style
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SeeeeK 
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/3/13 at 10:17 pm to jcole4lsu)
Can you build a computer, that will run Skyrim and other games, with the mods, especially the textures mods, for under $1100?
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bluebarracuda 
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Member since Oct 2011
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/3/13 at 10:22 pm to SeeeeK)
Oh very easily. You can build a quality computer with that budget.
I5 3570k
7970/670/7950
Ud3h/extreme4 mobo
8Gb Ram
1Tb hdd
120Gb ssd
550 or higher wattage power supply
Nice full tower case
That will probably put you right around 1k-1100
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bluebarracuda
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/3/13 at 10:23 pm to jefforize)
That was back over the summer, and its been the best switch ever. I couldn't remember who helped me but thanks! 
I've done about 3 different builds since then
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jefforize
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/3/13 at 10:29 pm to bluebarracuda)
yeah, once you start, it becomes addicting, for sure.
great thing about PCs... shite i learned in high school 12 years ago is still relevant today.
this is a technology thats not going anywhere 
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DoUrden 
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/3/13 at 10:31 pm to jefforize)
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yeah, once you start, it becomes addicting, for sure.
I agree but my recent experience with the new mobo has me gun shy. My first build went flawless but that scared me. I don't need to upgrade but i want to.
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bluebarracuda
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/3/13 at 10:45 pm to DoUrden)
have you gotten the mobo back from RMA yet?
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DoUrden
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/3/13 at 10:50 pm to bluebarracuda)
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have you gotten the mobo back from RMA yet?
I RMA'd for a refund...lol
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brucevilanch 
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/3/13 at 11:21 pm to jefforize)
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upgraded the mobo to a
ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS AMD 760G Motherboard - Micro ATX, AMD 760G Chipset,
damn, you're too late. I got this one for $69 2 weeks ago. It's pretty baller for a budget mobo.
ETA: LINK The open box for that mobo you're looking at is only $40. You'd probably need to pick up Sata cables though since they don't come with anything beside just the motherboard (so i've read anyway)
Here's a much better board for you for only 8 dollars more.
This post was edited on 1/3 at 11:28 pm
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DrSteveBrule 
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/3/13 at 11:24 pm to The Dude's Rug)
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7970 vs 680.
Pretty big price difference. Which should I get?
I'll pay extra money for an Nvidia card that performs worse.
I just simply haven't liked my radeon/ATI/AMD video cards in the past.
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DrSteveBrule
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/3/13 at 11:30 pm to DrSteveBrule)
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Been thinking about building a gaming pc, so I can get good deals on games instead of overpaying on console. Only problem is, I have no idea what I'm doing. All this thread did was confirm that. I feel like my head is about to blow up
Newegg has a 3 part series on how to build a PC.
Here's what I recommend:
You find the processor you want
You find out what "socket" it uses
Get a motherboard that has that socket type on it
Find out what memory type the motherboard uses, and get that memory
From there on out, it's pretty damn easy. Sata hard drives, PCI-E video cards.
Building a computer is much easier than it used to be. If you don't understand anything, start with these videos: LINK
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bluebarracuda
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Member since Oct 2011
3731 posts
| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/4/13 at 12:25 am to DrSteveBrule)
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just simply haven't liked my radeon/ATI/AMD video cards in the past.
Terrible way of deciding. The new 12.xx drivers are outstanding (DoUrden got a great boost from upgrading his drivers to the new 12.xx beta)
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DrSteveBrule
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/4/13 at 1:29 am to bluebarracuda)
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Terrible way of deciding.
Not really. They're a company I don't trust. I've had historically way more issues with their drivers than I've had with Nvidia.
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bluebarracuda
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/4/13 at 1:35 am to DrSteveBrule)
AMD drivers now are better than NVIDIAs. I'm leaving it at that.
My personal experience while playing with a card from each company the past week
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stout 
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/4/13 at 7:14 am to DrSteveBrule)
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Not really. They're a company I don't trust. I've had historically way more issues with their drivers than I've had with Nvidia.
I have a 7950 and have had lot's or problems with certain games. Far Cry 3 and AC3 especially and reading the forums it was strictly problems with AMD cards. One day I popped in my old Nvidia 560 just to see and no more problems with those game.
I am getting either a 670 or 680 very soon and getting rid of AMD.
Also, this AMD card has added at least 45 minutes more time on my video rendering and it has 3GB vs my 1GB 560. You figure it would render faster but it doesn't.
Just not happy at all with AMD.
This post was edited on 1/4 at 7:26 am
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F machine 
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Member since Jun 2009
10965 posts
| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/4/13 at 8:17 am to stout)
Do y'all think it would be hard for a person who has never built a pc to build one? I'm no computer expert, but I'm not a complete dumbass either. I guess I'm average to slightly above average in computer knowledge for a 28 year old.
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stout
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/4/13 at 8:20 am to F machine)
It's easy once you figure out what components you want to use. Especially if you watch that guide Newegg has on Youtube.
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polarbehr
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Member since Sep 2011
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/4/13 at 8:32 am to F machine)
Pcpartpicker.com has a build video on the front page
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jefforize
Columbia Fan
Columbia
Member since Feb 2008
18309 posts
| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/4/13 at 9:30 am to stout)
Do you have an Intel chip or amd?
I love my geforce 550 ti. No complaints from NVIDIA for me.
Been running nvidias since GeForce2 cards
check out this old school beast. 2000 graphics cards
LINK
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stout
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| re: How good is this PC build? (Posted on 1/4/13 at 9:35 am to jefforize)
AMD
I originally built my system on a budget because I wasn't sure how much I would be into PC gaming. I have the 6 core 6200. I like it but I will probably get an I5 soon. I have been buying parts and upgrading for a while now.
I upgraded my case, added another 8GBs of ram, upgraded my PSU to a modular unit, got better monitors, a gaming keyboard, added an SSD, and another 1.5 TB HDD.
As soon as I switch back to an Nvidia card I am looking at a new MOBO and Chip combo. Then I think I will be happy and have a system that will last a few years.
Not that my current system wouldn't last a few year it's just now that I am addicted I can't get enough as far as upgrading and tweeking goes.
This post was edited on 1/4 at 9:40 am
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