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re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts

Posted on 11/19/18 at 5:30 pm to
Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
56429 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 5:30 pm to
No I just don't have your cards out until this shutdown is over.
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
19375 posts
Posted on 11/19/18 at 5:40 pm to
quote:

this shutdown is over


You working a turn around right now?

So I'm about to start getting parts for my new NES HTPC. Should I go with my 3570 I already have and get this crappy board , or should I get a 4770s (~$100 and it's lower power) with this better board

I already have 16gb of laptop ram, low profile cooler, and 256gb msata SSD, so I just need the CPU, board and the external power supply

Edit: going to do something similar to this LINK
This post was edited on 11/19/18 at 6:03 pm
Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
56429 posts
Posted on 11/20/18 at 9:59 pm to
Yes, started last week of September. Not going as planned.
Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
56429 posts
Posted on 11/20/18 at 10:02 pm to
Working 7days of 12-14hrs always makes me dream differently.

Not really vivid dreams but dreams of extreme regret. Always dream of a long term HS girlfriend, friends I've forgotten and just things I fckked up. I'm transported to a world I know but don't belong. No one wants me there. Shtt just makes me really sad.

Can't wait until it ends.

Venting. Thanks.
This post was edited on 11/20/18 at 10:11 pm
Posted by Devious
Elitist
Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 11/20/18 at 10:27 pm to
I would offer to grab a drink but you don't do that
Posted by RATeamWannabe
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
26018 posts
Posted on 11/21/18 at 2:12 pm to
You guys like putting build lists together? My cousin was asking about one for a $1500 budget
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
19375 posts
Posted on 11/21/18 at 3:25 pm to
8700k
16gb ram
1080ti

Is that good enough
Posted by RATeamWannabe
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
26018 posts
Posted on 11/22/18 at 10:39 am to
Looks good to me
Posted by RATeamWannabe
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
26018 posts
Posted on 11/22/18 at 2:20 pm to
Actually what would you recommend for storage? SSD, micro SSD, anything new out?
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
19375 posts
Posted on 11/22/18 at 3:10 pm to
1tb SSDs are pretty cheap now. I think they're like $125
Posted by RATeamWannabe
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
26018 posts
Posted on 11/22/18 at 4:39 pm to
I don’t think he’s gonna swing for a used 1080ti, guess a 1070ti will suffice? Or a 1080?
Posted by Dr.Funke
Not a real Doctor
Member since Dec 2011
663 posts
Posted on 11/22/18 at 7:41 pm to
I'm building a PC for my nephew. I can put it together but when it comes to knowing the difference between parts i'm lost. Trying to stick with mostly all white parts for aesthetics.

PC Part Picker

CPU
AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor

CPU Cooler
Corsair - H60 (2018) 57.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

Motherboard
MSI - B450M MORTAR TITANIUM Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard

Memory
Team - T-Force Delta RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000

Storage
Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

GPU
MSI - Radeon RX 570 8 GB ARMOR OC Video Card

Case
Corsair - Carbide Series 275R (White w/Tempered Glass) ATX Mid Tower Case

PSU
EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply


The AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor and AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor are priced similarly what is the difference?
Posted by boXerrumble
Member since Sep 2011
54363 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 3:42 pm to
1700x is first gen 8c/16t ryzen on 14 nm process.

2600 is 2nd gen 6c/12t ryzen on 12 nm process.

I would go with the 2600 because of the better ram compatibility plus newer manufacturing process.

If your nephew still needs the 2 extra cores, the 1700x isn't a bad buy.

If your nephew is purely gaming, the 8600k isn't a bad buy either.
This post was edited on 11/23/18 at 6:45 pm
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
19375 posts
Posted on 11/24/18 at 3:09 pm to
Kinda impulse bought an older razer blade 2014 for $200.

Not a bad little machine so far. Trackpad and keyboard are realing freaking awesome. Having the 4720hq and 870m are a nice plus too.

Battery is shot, so I gotta spend ~$70 on a new one.
Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
56429 posts
Posted on 11/24/18 at 3:50 pm to
Have your ear plugs?

Edt: what did everyone else impulse buy yesterday?

I bought 4 more 4K PoE cameras for the house.
This post was edited on 11/24/18 at 3:52 pm
Posted by DoUrden
UnderDark
Member since Oct 2011
26153 posts
Posted on 11/24/18 at 3:54 pm to
Instapot, Brother wireless printer, and a Himalayan lamp for dirty santa.
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
19375 posts
Posted on 11/24/18 at 4:04 pm to
quote:

Have your ear plugs?



It's actually pretty damn quiet. Obviously if I were to game on it, I'd probably have on headphones

Edit: Nothing from black friday for me. Used the eBay 15% off coupon a few days ago to grab some Pokemon cards ( ) , NCAA 14 for my 360 and another auto graphed jersey and frame for it
This post was edited on 11/24/18 at 4:05 pm
Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
56429 posts
Posted on 11/24/18 at 4:50 pm to
quote:

Instapot, Brother wireless printer, and a Himalayan lamp for dirty santa.

We bought 3 Instapots

Love those things. Fckk using a stove anymore.
Posted by Devious
Elitist
Member since Dec 2010
29422 posts
Posted on 11/24/18 at 4:51 pm to
I didn't buy anything. Still thinking about an 8700k for 330.
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
19375 posts
Posted on 11/24/18 at 5:12 pm to
Wait until the next 15% off eBay coupon and get one. Easily the cheapest time to get one
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