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re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts
Posted on 6/28/14 at 2:25 pm to thunderbird1100
Posted on 6/28/14 at 2:25 pm to thunderbird1100
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Microcenter's have 8320's for $129.99,
They were at $99 when I built my pc but I went with the 8350 for 129 since had a mobo combo for $40 off. Got the cpu and mobo for like 150 total
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Posted on 6/28/14 at 2:29 pm to SaintLSUnAtl
The Gyazo software is the fricking greatest thing ever for screen shots. Drag a box across your screen over whatever you want to capture, and it automatically uploads and hosts the image.
frick that. I made it a rule from day one that nobody sleeps in our bed but us. Not even the cat or the dog are allowed.
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Usually the only time I notice it is when my daughter wakes up at 3am and gets in our bed
frick that. I made it a rule from day one that nobody sleeps in our bed but us. Not even the cat or the dog are allowed.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 2:30 pm to ILikeLSUToo
frick y'all and your microcenters
Posted on 6/28/14 at 2:30 pm to ILikeLSUToo
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frick y'all and your microcenters
Posted on 6/28/14 at 2:41 pm to ILikeLSUToo
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frick y'all and your microcenters
Jelly?Posted on 6/28/14 at 2:44 pm to ILikeLSUToo
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The Gyazo software is the fricking greatest thing ever for screen shots. Drag a box across your screen over whatever you want to capture, and it automatically uploads and hosts the image.
You ever use PSR? I use that at work. When people tell me they are having trouble I set it up and run so I can show them what they are doing wrong
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I made it a rule from day one that nobody sleeps in our bed but us. Not even the cat or the dog are allowed.
Yea, no pets. But I don't mind daughter. It's easier to let her crash once every two weeks when she has a bad than it is for me to stay awake with her crying for 3 hours and go to work on 3 hour sleep
Posted on 6/28/14 at 9:49 pm to SaintLSUnAtl
I'm holding off on buying a gaming pc until GTA V drops. But what's the price range on a pc that can play all modern fps on good settings right now? My budget is 600-900$
This post was edited on 6/28/14 at 9:49 pm
Posted on 6/28/14 at 9:53 pm to Futures Bleak
quote:Your budget
But what's the price range on a pc that can play all modern fps on good settings right now?
Posted on 6/28/14 at 10:08 pm to LewDawg
Wil I have to spend more money on upgrades to run newer games like Gta 5? And Intel or AMD?
Posted on 6/28/14 at 10:10 pm to Futures Bleak
No. Upgrading constantly is a myth about PC gaming. You can get 4-5 years out of a decent PC usually.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 10:11 pm to Futures Bleak
If you don't swap out the RAM every 6 months, your PC will initiate a self-destruct sequence. Similar to the Windows Update timer
Posted on 6/28/14 at 10:35 pm to Futures Bleak
Yep, start with a solid configuration, and you're set for a while. A lot of us upgrade a lot because it's a hobbyist thing to do, not a necessity.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 10:53 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Thanks. Do you have any tips for a beginner?
Posted on 6/28/14 at 11:07 pm to Futures Bleak
You'll need to be more specific than that, but yeah. Whatever questions you have, I'll answer.
Posted on 6/28/14 at 11:23 pm to ILikeLSUToo
What programs do you use?
What is over clocking?
Basically,I'm looking for any maintenance tips
What is over clocking?
Basically,I'm looking for any maintenance tips
Posted on 6/29/14 at 12:05 am to Futures Bleak
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What programs do you use?
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What is over clocking?
Increasing the performance of your hardware beyond the manufacturer's specification by modifying parameters such as frequency and voltage.
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Basically,I'm looking for any maintenance tips
- Build it, don't buy it off the shelf.
- Try to stick with the higher end of your budget if possible.
- Get an SSD for your OS and main programs, and use a hard drive for storage.
- Get at least a basic aftermarket cooler for the CPU, like the Hyper 212.
- Read, read, and read some more about every step of the assembly process. Read your motherboard's manual. In any shred of doubt, use Google. Even if you're sure, use Google.
- Don't buy an anti-virus program. Some might tell you not to run any at all, but Microsoft Security Essentials is perfectly valid, free, and non-intrusive. Don't be stupid with browsing habits.
- Use us as a resource if you're completely lost.
- Do not use the tech board.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 12:33 am to ILikeLSUToo
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- Build it, don't buy it off the shelf.
Curious as to why you say this. Is it more affordable?
How much storage will I need for just gaming ?
Posted on 6/29/14 at 2:11 am to Futures Bleak
You get more for your money, higher quality components, a better tailored machine, no bloatware, and individual part warranties that don't require you to ship a whole PC (at your expense) for warranty service.
Depends on the games you play. Your typical triple A (mainstream) title is going to be anywhere from 1-50GB. A lot of people go with a 120GB SSD for the OS, core programs, and maybe a few games that benefit from the reduced loads time an SSD would offer -- in addition to a 1TB or 2TB hard drive for music/movies/photos/documents and the rest of their games.
If you intend to treat this solely as a gaming machine and do nothing else on it, an SSD is not necessarily a requirement, though. It makes a huge difference in everyday use (starting windows, launching programs, browsing, etc.), but once you actually launch a game, it doesn't increase frame rate or anything.
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How much storage will I need for just gaming ?
Depends on the games you play. Your typical triple A (mainstream) title is going to be anywhere from 1-50GB. A lot of people go with a 120GB SSD for the OS, core programs, and maybe a few games that benefit from the reduced loads time an SSD would offer -- in addition to a 1TB or 2TB hard drive for music/movies/photos/documents and the rest of their games.
If you intend to treat this solely as a gaming machine and do nothing else on it, an SSD is not necessarily a requirement, though. It makes a huge difference in everyday use (starting windows, launching programs, browsing, etc.), but once you actually launch a game, it doesn't increase frame rate or anything.
Posted on 6/29/14 at 7:07 am to ILikeLSUToo
Anyone has a 1155/1150 i5, i7 or XEON they are looking to trade or sell?
Posted on 6/29/14 at 8:20 am to LSU Coyote
You should have asked last week. I just sold my 2600k pretty cheap.
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