re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts

Posted by LewDawg

Member since May 2009

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Posted on 3/20/14 at 1:31 am to Devious

DUMBASS!

Posted by ILoveLamp

Florida

Member since Aug 2009

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Posted on 3/20/14 at 5:12 am to Devious

Posted by Devious

Elitist

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Posted on 3/20/14 at 7:26 am to LewDawg

STOP IT!

Posted by LewDawg

Member since May 2009

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Posted on 3/20/14 at 8:04 am to Devious

Posted by stout

Smoking Crack with Hunter Biden

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Posted on 3/20/14 at 5:18 pm to LewDawg

Yes Please!

ETA: In case it goes off sale soon it was $249 when I posted it.

This post was edited on 3/20/14 at 5:19 pm

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Posted by ILoveLamp

Florida

Member since Aug 2009

4303 posts

Posted on 3/20/14 at 9:48 pm to stout

Should I download the latest drivers for my components and put them on a USB before I do my build? I don't have ethernet where my computer will be, so I will need to install the wireless adapter first I believe.

Posted by ILikeLSUToo

Central, LA

Member since Jan 2008

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Posted on 3/20/14 at 10:11 pm to stout

That SSD was $235 on another site 3 days ago, but it's sold out. Still, that's an awesome price. Wish I could justify it right now. Just gave the hospital $600 (wife's deductible) in preparation for The Birth.

quote:
Should I download the latest drivers for my components and put them on a USB before I do my build? I don't have ethernet where my computer will be, so I will need to install the wireless adapter first I believe.

Yes.

This post was edited on 3/20/14 at 10:12 pm

Posted by ILoveLamp

Florida

Member since Aug 2009

4303 posts

Posted on 3/20/14 at 10:13 pm to ILikeLSUToo

Posted by ILoveLamp

Florida

Member since Aug 2009

4303 posts

Posted on 3/21/14 at 10:40 am to ILoveLamp

The parts are coming in now, and I should be putting it all together on Tuesday when I will provide pictures. The prices listed aren't necessarily what I paid, since I timed some promos/rebates/coupons well and got the monitors refurbished and the keyboard on eBay. The only question mark is whether the heat sink I got will fit in my case. Some reviews said it did, others said it didn't.

PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /
Benchmarks: LINK /

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($152.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 600 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Rosewill Line Glow ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($156.80 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($156.80 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N300X 802.11b/g/n PCI Wi-Fi Adapter ($25.92 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech K800 Wireless Slim Keyboard ($72.19 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech Performance Wireless Laser Mouse ($69.15 @ Amazon)
Total: $1369.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-21 11:38 EDT-0400)

This post was edited on 3/21/14 at 10:43 am

amazing pair of headphones for $130

Posted by bluebarracuda

Member since Oct 2011

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Posted on 3/21/14 at 11:06 am to ILoveLamp

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Posted by puffulufogous

New Orleans

Member since Feb 2008

6376 posts

Posted on 3/21/14 at 11:50 am to bluebarracuda

what amp and dac would you buy for that? Very interested.

Posted by bluebarracuda

Member since Oct 2011

18263 posts

Posted on 3/21/14 at 12:48 pm to puffulufogous

Somewhere in this coyote has his setup... I don't remember where

Posted by ILikeLSUToo

Central, LA

Member since Jan 2008

18018 posts

Posted on 3/21/14 at 1:03 pm to bluebarracuda

I think he uses the Magni/Modi, or the Modi and the Vali, which is Schiit's hybrid amp.

I've been pretty satisfied with my Magni/Modi combo.

Posted by USAF Hart

My House

Member since Jun 2011

10273 posts

Posted on 3/21/14 at 1:10 pm to bluebarracuda

quote:
amazing pair of headphones for $130

Are they Astros?

Posted by LSU Coyote

Member since Sep 2007

53390 posts

Posted on 3/21/14 at 7:52 pm to ILikeLSUToo

I have both amps, but use the Vali since it adds a little life to the sound.

I'm not a puriest though.

Edt: Puff I could send the Magni to try or buy, not using it ATM.

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Posted by bluebarracuda

Member since Oct 2011

18263 posts

Posted on 3/21/14 at 8:08 pm to LSU Coyote

How much for the magni? Me likey

Posted by puffulufogous

New Orleans

Member since Feb 2008

6376 posts

Posted on 3/21/14 at 8:55 pm to LSU Coyote

sorry, I was at class. Haven't ordered the dt990s yet, but if you are still willing to lend me/part with the magni (and haven't already promised it to blue) I will probably buy the dt990s. Shoot me a PM on steam or skype with what you would want for the magni. It's no big deal if you want to sell to blue as I am poor grad student who probably shouldn't be buying all this equipment anyway. lol