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re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts
Posted on 9/15/14 at 12:22 am to LSU Coyote
Posted on 9/15/14 at 12:22 am to LSU Coyote
If it weren't for the yellow, that X-Power would by far look the best right out of the box. Shouldn't too hard to paint like I did for my Mpower. The new X97 Mpower looks like a pain in the arse to paint though.
Not fan of the coloring of the X99 Deluxe. ASUS designs are a bit over-the-top for me most of the time.
Not quite as bad as the bullets on the MSI Big Bang Xpower...
Not fan of the coloring of the X99 Deluxe. ASUS designs are a bit over-the-top for me most of the time.
Not quite as bad as the bullets on the MSI Big Bang Xpower...
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Posted on 9/15/14 at 1:00 am to ILikeLSUToo
Yeah, I will take off the top plate/cover over the heat sinks. They are just glued on to the top. I'm a huge MSI MB fan ever since my Z77 MPower, they won my little fanboy heart that year, even though I now have more ASUS boards ATM.
As for the MSI Gun Board... I would like to personally meet the ppl who purchased those boards and just tell them, fckk you... IDK why.
As for the MSI Gun Board... I would like to personally meet the ppl who purchased those boards and just tell them, fckk you... IDK why.
Posted on 9/15/14 at 12:53 pm to LSU Coyote
so I used to be big into computers around 1996-2002ish, played a lot of games, worked on custom builds, etc but I haven't stayed with it over the years. My interest in gaming as a whole diminished and I'm just basically ignorant to it all now.
I want to get back in the game. I want to get back in to PC games and PC's in general.
I've read through the custom build thread a bit, I'm not sure if doing a custom build myself would be wise at this time, but it may be something I do in the future.
Can yall recommend a solid gaming PC for ~$700 or less? I've browsed on Amazon, newegg, etc but my ignorance really limits my ability to discern the various items
This post was edited on 9/15/14 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 9/15/14 at 2:10 pm to Pilot Tiger
If you built computers back then, you can build one now. The process has not changed. The slots, headers, sockets, interface connections, etc. look different, but it's all still the act of screwing in motherboards, putting cards in slots, mounting drives, plugging things in, etc.
You are not going to get a solid prebuilt gaming PC for $700. All the prebuilts put more money into the CPU than necessary and throw in a really weak graphics card.
Here's a $700 build. If you find a prebuilt that has better gaming performance, buy it. Or post some of the ones you found and we'll compare.
PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.65 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $688.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-15 15:09 EDT-0400
You are not going to get a solid prebuilt gaming PC for $700. All the prebuilts put more money into the CPU than necessary and throw in a really weak graphics card.
Here's a $700 build. If you find a prebuilt that has better gaming performance, buy it. Or post some of the ones you found and we'll compare.
PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.65 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $688.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-15 15:09 EDT-0400
This post was edited on 9/15/14 at 2:11 pm
Posted on 9/15/14 at 4:49 pm to ILikeLSUToo
damn, I really love that website
for reference, the last time I built a PC it was with a Pentium III and PATA was IDE
It's taking a while to get used to new standards, etc
thanks
do you think it would be worth it to spend more and get USB 3.0?
for reference, the last time I built a PC it was with a Pentium III and PATA was IDE
It's taking a while to get used to new standards, etc
thanks
do you think it would be worth it to spend more and get USB 3.0?
This post was edited on 9/15/14 at 4:54 pm
Posted on 9/15/14 at 6:37 pm to Pilot Tiger
Maybe so... Careful with the 970 chipset boards. I chose that one because it's a well-regarded board for running the 125w tdp chips. Others in the same price category lack sufficient VRM cooling and may throttle the CPU at higher load.
If you're going to get a board with onboard USB 3.0 headers, just go ahead and grab a 990FX board. Better overclocking support, and support for crossfire/SLI.
If you're going to get a board with onboard USB 3.0 headers, just go ahead and grab a 990FX board. Better overclocking support, and support for crossfire/SLI.
Posted on 9/15/14 at 7:48 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Found some old shite in a house today.
The Nautical thing ranges in price from $300 to $800 on eBay. I couldn't find one as old as the one I have thought. Mine is from 1934 and the oldest one I saw on eBay was from 1946 but it was in better shape.
Old shite
The Nautical thing ranges in price from $300 to $800 on eBay. I couldn't find one as old as the one I have thought. Mine is from 1934 and the oldest one I saw on eBay was from 1946 but it was in better shape.
Old shite
Posted on 9/15/14 at 8:46 pm to stout
Bruh, ma cards
Posted on 9/15/14 at 8:50 pm to bluebarracuda
Bruh, I found out some of them are worth some money.
I have some foil ones or some shite that are worth something. I will go through them when I get a chance and send you all the trainers.
I have some foil ones or some shite that are worth something. I will go through them when I get a chance and send you all the trainers.
Posted on 9/15/14 at 9:13 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Hyper 212 Evo install starts now! Here we go.
Posted on 9/15/14 at 9:20 pm to stout
What cards and how are their conditions? From the pic of them in the box, they don't seem to be in great shape
Posted on 9/15/14 at 9:21 pm to bluebarracuda
That's why I need to go through them
I have a shite load of Yu gi Oh and junk too plus some Yu gi Oh game
I have a shite load of Yu gi Oh and junk too plus some Yu gi Oh game
Posted on 9/15/14 at 9:24 pm to UltimateHog
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Hyper 212 Evo install starts now! Here we go.
Use instructions I linked and you won't have a problem.
Posted on 9/15/14 at 9:24 pm to stout
Yu gi oh is gay
Posted on 9/15/14 at 9:29 pm to bluebarracuda
I have no idea really but it may be something I can dump on eBay.
I have a bunch of other misc cards in there too like Power Rangers and BS
I have a bunch of other misc cards in there too like Power Rangers and BS
Posted on 9/15/14 at 9:31 pm to stout
I can help you sell some of the pokemon cards through reddit to avoid ebay hassles. That's where I've been buying/selling
Posted on 9/15/14 at 9:33 pm to bluebarracuda
That's cool and I will split it with you
Posted on 9/15/14 at 9:59 pm to bluebarracuda
I have some Digimon, A lot of Magic The Gathering, a few Yu Gi Oh and a few Dugeondice Monsters
Posted on 9/15/14 at 10:58 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Done. Was very easy.
Posted on 9/15/14 at 11:00 pm to stout
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