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re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts
Posted on 1/19/14 at 1:44 am to ILikeLSUToo
Posted on 1/19/14 at 1:44 am to ILikeLSUToo
How does this cheap steambox look? LINK
Some of those prices are what I can get them used. This will be used as an HTPC/LAN/big screen build. No OC'ing and whisper quiet (That's why I went with the noctua cooler)
Some of those prices are what I can get them used. This will be used as an HTPC/LAN/big screen build. No OC'ing and whisper quiet (That's why I went with the noctua cooler)
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Posted on 1/19/14 at 3:21 am to bluebarracuda
Pretty sweet. I'm just not much on the case. I guess im partial to these:
Or you could get the case you attach to your face:
Or you could get the case you attach to your face:
Posted on 1/19/14 at 11:38 am to bluebarracuda
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How does this cheap steambox look? LINK
What GPU?
With the rise in iTX cases, im selling almost all my APU Steam boxes and converting to CPU/GPU builds. The main reason I went APU was because iTX cases small enough to house a dedicated GPU still had been too big. Things are changing now.
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I will be online after lunch.
Posted on 1/19/14 at 11:41 am to bluebarracuda
Everytime I used to link that CPU for ITX builds you would tell me an i3 would be better so I am doing the same to you just to be a dick.
Posted on 1/19/14 at 11:47 am to stout
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at CPU for ITX builds you would tell me an i3 would be better s
Why in the world would an i3 be a better choice?
4 physical cores to 2 physical? I don't care about virtual cores when games is involved.
Posted on 1/19/14 at 11:50 am to LSU Coyote
I said the same thing but Blue told me like 25 times on here that I would be better off getting an i3 which not only is 2 physical cores less but would be more expensive for the CPU and mobo combo.
Posted on 1/19/14 at 11:53 am to LSU Coyote
Blue
Do not purchase that MOBO though. A75 and the early versions of that board caught fire.
I have the ASRock A85X for sale on Amazon ATM for $79.99. I accidentally listed as refurbished instead of used and can't change it back. Could easily fix but whats the point.
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EDT: <-- RationalThinking
Do not purchase that MOBO though. A75 and the early versions of that board caught fire.
I have the ASRock A85X for sale on Amazon ATM for $79.99. I accidentally listed as refurbished instead of used and can't change it back. Could easily fix but whats the point.
LINK
EDT: <-- RationalThinking
This post was edited on 1/19/14 at 11:55 am
Posted on 1/19/14 at 12:30 pm to stout
If I could find an ivy or newer i3 for under $100 I would.
I3 is superior than the 750k in most game performances.
I3 is superior than the 750k in most game performances.
Posted on 1/19/14 at 1:21 pm to bluebarracuda
Yeah bitch. Sell me one.. Or i'll come to your house and mouth frick myself and make you watch
Posted on 1/19/14 at 1:22 pm to LSU Coyote
quote:Im on
LSU Coyote
Posted on 1/19/14 at 2:09 pm to bluebarracuda
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I3 is superior than the 750k in most game performances.
Correct, the higher IPC per core will show a performance increase for games using under 4 cores. Source Engine games and most Triple AAA titles want 4 cores now, making the 750K the better choice.
They almost break even but moving forward i'll rather those 4 physical cores.
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Okay, about to jump on. DL Skype if you haven't.
Posted on 1/19/14 at 2:18 pm to dizerik
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Yeah bitch. Sell me one.. Or i'll come to your house and mouth frick myself and make you watch
I'd love that
But I'll be on steam in a bit and we can talk
Posted on 1/19/14 at 2:25 pm to LSU Coyote
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Okay, about to jump on. DL Skype if you haven't.
Ok, I gotta leave for work in 30 mins
Posted on 1/19/14 at 2:44 pm to SECond2none™
Holy shtt, when are you off?
Posted on 1/19/14 at 3:03 pm to LSU Coyote
I know. Im off after tonight till wednesday. Tomorrow I just have to go get my kids after i wake up so tomorrow afternoon/evening would be good.
Posted on 1/19/14 at 5:03 pm to LSU Coyote
Coyote, I'm interested in the mobo. Does it have WiFi or Bluetooth?
Posted on 1/19/14 at 5:12 pm to bluebarracuda
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Does it have WiFi or Bluetooth?
Nope, but I have the USB dongles to send.
I just sold my MSI FM2 A85 iTX which had BT/WiFi for $60 bucks. That board was loaded with features but didn't OC worth a damn. Reason I purchased that ASRock, it OCs well.
EDT:
I actually purchased the new 7850K Kaveri and a Gigabtye A88X FM2+ iTX for my tiny little Lian Li. That thing will go back to doing nothing as the GF's desktop computer. Only reason I'm buying is because I love my little Lian Li case so much, I want something in it.
This post was edited on 1/19/14 at 5:14 pm
Posted on 1/19/14 at 10:36 pm to LSU Coyote
Has anyone else been following this GTX 750 Ti bullshtt?
A few sites are claiming it to be a 28nm process Maxwell card.
1. They will not release a new arcutiture like their Maxwell with a low end card. The 8800 and GTX 285 days are done with, I hope.
2. Damn 3 series in a row with damn 28nm process? WTF
A few sites are claiming it to be a 28nm process Maxwell card.
1. They will not release a new arcutiture like their Maxwell with a low end card. The 8800 and GTX 285 days are done with, I hope.
2. Damn 3 series in a row with damn 28nm process? WTF
Posted on 1/20/14 at 11:17 am to LSU Coyote
Dirty console peasant checking in.
Can one of you guys give me a ball park number on what it would cost to build something to play DayZ? I'm not asking for a detailed component list, just off the top number. Budget isn't really a concern but I also want to be practical about it. I don't want to buy the most expensive stuff just because.
I have a 27" 1440 monitor I use with my laptop that I plan on using. I know gaming in 1440 will drive my cost up but it's probably worth it. It's hard to go back to 1080 when I'm just doing regular stuff so I imagine it's an even bigger jump in gaming.
Can one of you guys give me a ball park number on what it would cost to build something to play DayZ? I'm not asking for a detailed component list, just off the top number. Budget isn't really a concern but I also want to be practical about it. I don't want to buy the most expensive stuff just because.
I have a 27" 1440 monitor I use with my laptop that I plan on using. I know gaming in 1440 will drive my cost up but it's probably worth it. It's hard to go back to 1080 when I'm just doing regular stuff so I imagine it's an even bigger jump in gaming.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 12:05 pm to illuminatic
To be honest, I game with DayZ at 1440p on a single 7970, and performance is poor regardless of how much I raise or lower my settings. But AMD cards are not an option because of the mining frenzy, so the Nvidia equivalent would be a GTX 770 or higher. I'm sure you can run it with something cheaper, but I have no clue how terrible/same it would be. There's no rhyme or reason to the shittiness of the Arma engine.
Do you plan on playing current and future Triple A titles as well? I wouldn't recommend a build just for DayZ. The game is going to get old faster than your parts will.
I imagine a DayZ-capable machine (for 1440p) would cost around $600-700, maybe less. No eye candy for other Triple A titles. If you're used to console graphics, it will still be a significant improvement.
But if you actually have a big budget in mind and want to get the most out of 1440p, let me know. I could throw several build types out there, but if you really just want a box that plays DayZ, 1440p isn't going to impress you all that much. I mean, the game looks like garbage at any resolution, so I reckon even a $400-500 build would at least run it just fine. Since you're normally a console player, 30fps shouldn't be an issue. Hell, even I don't mind running it at 30fps. Just doesn't matter a whole lot in this particular game.
Do you plan on playing current and future Triple A titles as well? I wouldn't recommend a build just for DayZ. The game is going to get old faster than your parts will.
I imagine a DayZ-capable machine (for 1440p) would cost around $600-700, maybe less. No eye candy for other Triple A titles. If you're used to console graphics, it will still be a significant improvement.
But if you actually have a big budget in mind and want to get the most out of 1440p, let me know. I could throw several build types out there, but if you really just want a box that plays DayZ, 1440p isn't going to impress you all that much. I mean, the game looks like garbage at any resolution, so I reckon even a $400-500 build would at least run it just fine. Since you're normally a console player, 30fps shouldn't be an issue. Hell, even I don't mind running it at 30fps. Just doesn't matter a whole lot in this particular game.
This post was edited on 1/20/14 at 12:06 pm
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