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re: New PC question, how great will this PC be? *Updated*
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:34 pm to CaptainMorganUSN
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:34 pm to CaptainMorganUSN
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I'm new, so chill out! What do you recommend, can i have both the SSD and a harddrive??
yes, and I'd recommend it. Put the OS and a couple games on the SSD and use the HDD as your data drive
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Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:35 pm to xXLSUXx
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And shake the haters that will come out in this thread. We all learn sometime.
He made pretty good choices other than the video card.
I prefer this case for the money. This is what I just used to build my new one. You would need to add a couple of 120mm fans to the front though. It does not include front fans.
LINK
This post was edited on 5/17/12 at 6:36 pm
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:35 pm to poncho villa
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OH and EL OH EL I didn't even look at the GPU
Should I change that as well?
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:36 pm to CaptainMorganUSN
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Should I change that as well?
Are you reading the thread ? That is NOT a gaming card. You will hate yourself if you buy it. Get a GTX 680.
This post was edited on 5/17/12 at 6:37 pm
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:38 pm to HeadChange
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yes, and I'd recommend it. Put the OS and a couple games on the SSD and use the HDD as your data drive
Okay, that sounds good. Do you recommend a specific SSD?
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:38 pm to CaptainMorganUSN
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Should I change that as well?
gpu = graphics processing unit aka video card. The video card that you are purchasing sucks huge penis. Like the others said, get a GTX 680 if you are willing to spend 600 on a gpu/vcard
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:39 pm to CaptainMorganUSN
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Do you recommend a specific SSD?
Make sure it is SATA III
Can't go wrong with OCZ, Intel, Crucial, Samsung.
OCZ's seem to have a higher failure rate though.
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:40 pm to SG_Geaux
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Are you reading the thread ? That is NOT a gaming card. You will hate yourself if you buy it. Get a GTX 680.
Of course I am. I am very thankful for all of the responses! So I've changed the Video Card to the GTX 680 once it comes in stock.
Updated it on the OP.
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:41 pm to CaptainMorganUSN
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So I've changed the Video Card to the GTX 680 once it comes in stock.
Don't be afraid to look around for the vid card. I snagged mine from Tiger Direct. Everything else I bought from Newegg
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:43 pm to CaptainMorganUSN
I think newegg sent me an e-mail with a sale on some SSD. I think it was a 240 gb for cheap
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:43 pm to SG_Geaux
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Don't be afraid to look around for the vid card. I snagged mine from Tiger Direct
Yeah thinking about looking on amazon.
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:44 pm to CaptainMorganUSN
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I've chosen this one.:
SSD
That's a nice one. Make sure you read up on how to enable TRIM in Windows 7 for your SSD
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:46 pm to SG_Geaux
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SG_Geaux
Thank you very much.
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Make sure you read up on how to enable TRIM in Windows 7 for your SSD
Yes, I will be learning all new things on the SSD. I know it's new tech.
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:49 pm to CaptainMorganUSN
Now for the new question, how well will this be able to play lets say...diablo 3? Is this good enough to run on high settings?
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:52 pm to CaptainMorganUSN
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Now for the new question, how well will this be able to play lets say...diablo 3? Is this good enough to run on high settings?
Yes. You are WAY WAY WAY beyond what you need for Diablo 3 at Max settings.
You should be able to run any game at 1920 x 1080 with all settings maxed out for the time being.
Also, do not try to overclock that CPU unless you use an aftermarket CPU cooler. The Intel stock cooler is OK if you are not overclocking.
This post was edited on 5/17/12 at 6:56 pm
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:54 pm to SG_Geaux
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Yes. You are WAY WAY WAY beyond what you need for Diablo 3 at Max settings.
Well sir, thank you very much. You have been very helpful. If I were near you, I'd buy you a cold one.
To all the others, I think i have finalized what it will contain. The OP has it. If you see anything else, let me know! Again thank you very much!
Cheers!
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:57 pm to SG_Geaux
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Also, do not try to overclock that CPU unless you use an aftermarket CPU cooler. The Intel stock cooler is OK if you are not overclocking.
Not exactly sure what that means...
I have seen a video on it on getting an aftermarket one.
Posted on 5/17/12 at 6:59 pm to CaptainMorganUSN
If you manage to find a GTX 680, you will have yourself a monster of a gaming PC.
One more thing, you might be able to save a few bucks by buying 4 sticks of 4GB ram, instead of 2 x 8GB
Same brand, but 4 x 4GB for less money than 2 x 8 GB
One more thing, you might be able to save a few bucks by buying 4 sticks of 4GB ram, instead of 2 x 8GB
Same brand, but 4 x 4GB for less money than 2 x 8 GB
This post was edited on 5/17/12 at 7:02 pm
Posted on 5/17/12 at 7:03 pm to SG_Geaux
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One more thing, you might be able to save a few bucks by buying 4 sticks of 4GB ram, instead of 2 x 8GB
Same brand, but 4 x 4GB for less money than 2 x 8 GB
I appreciate the thought, however question...if i wanted to get more RAM with lets say 4 X 8 GB ram later down the road, could I swap the 4 X 4GB later with those 2, and if more 4?
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