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When using this resource, please read FragKrag's opening post. The Tech Support forum regulars have helped create countless of desktop systems without any compensation. The least you can do is provide all of the information required for them to help you properly.
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
April 19 2012 19:55 GMT
#20781
On April 20 2012 04:50 AAyeR wrote:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153072

Razer deathadder is on sale for 41.? seems suspiciious do you guys know why it's so cheap? thinking of picking one up..


$41 is not a sale lol.
pQylling
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Denmark139 Posts
April 19 2012 20:07 GMT
#20782
I'm posting my setup, planned for purchase within the next two weeks here in the hopes that you guys can spot any mismatches between components. The setup is designed to run 3 1080p monitors with moderate gaming performance and superb CPU performance. The setup is as follows:

2x Club 3D GeForce GTX 560Ti Green 1GB in SLI for 3 monitor support.
Sandy Bridge i7 2700K for overclocking to 4.3-4.5GHz
XFX 850W PSU
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard (I'm tentative on this one, I don't want to go all out on a motherboard, but this might not be good enough)
Noctua NH-D14 for the CPU.
and lastly 8GB DDR3 1600MHz HyperX

Can this be achieved for cheaper? Or do I need to spend more money on a better motherboard for overclocking?
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
April 19 2012 20:10 GMT
#20783
Are you doing 3D Surround? Eyefinity with 7850 might be a better option...

850w is not required for SLI, 650w is more than suifficient.

If the 2700k is more expensive than the 2600k, just get the 2600k because the two are literally the same thing.

P8Z68-V Pro is a little high-end and probably not the best choice either depending on pricing of your retailer... there is no reason to get such a high-end motherboard if you don't know what benefits it provides you.

HyperX sort of sucks and often overpriced.
pQylling
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Denmark139 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-19 20:16:06
April 19 2012 20:13 GMT
#20784
On April 20 2012 05:10 skyR wrote:
Are you doing 3D Surround? Eyefinity with 7850 might be a better option...

850w is not required for SLI, 650w is more than suifficient.

If the 2700k is more expensive than the 2600k, just get the 2600k because the two are literally the same thing.

P8Z68-V Pro is a little high-end and probably not the best choice either depending on pricing of your retailer... there is no reason to get such a high-end motherboard if you don't know what benefits it provides you.

HyperX sort of sucks and often overpriced.


The HyperX is dirt cheap from my retailer, which is why I picked it About Eyefinity: I've always wanted to use just that, however, the games support for AMD cards is crap compared to Nvidia. Sadly

EDIT: Also, the performance of 2 560Ti's in SLI should be better than a single 7850, right? I don't think a single card would handle games well at all.
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-19 20:16:38
April 19 2012 20:16 GMT
#20785
Pretty sure CrossfireX scales better than SLI these days.

I meant do Eyefinity with CrossfireX 7850 instead of Surround with SLI GTX 560 Ti.
JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
April 19 2012 20:18 GMT
#20786
On April 20 2012 05:16 skyR wrote:
Pretty sure CrossfireX scales better than SLI these days.

I meant do Eyefinity with CrossfireX 7850 instead of Surround with SLI GTX 560 Ti.


It usually does scale better, yeah. Certain cards and games will put the lie to it, but for a safe blanket statement, CFX scales better overall. Unless there's a new card/game driver issue, though, it's usually within a few percent.
Blisse
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada3710 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-19 20:22:36
April 19 2012 20:21 GMT
#20787
-editout-

Damn, the powerline kit isn't in stock where I am. Any other recommendations?
There is no one like you in the universe.
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
April 19 2012 20:28 GMT
#20788
Just pricematch at CC?
Blisse
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada3710 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-19 20:41:54
April 19 2012 20:38 GMT
#20789
On April 20 2012 05:28 skyR wrote:
Just pricematch at CC?


Gah, I should listen to you before doing anything.. Would've been a lot faster :c I just ordered online x.x
People at local CC don't like me. Never let me PM sales.

+ Show Spoiler [rage] +
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EDIT: I think I'll just return it when it delivers.
There is no one like you in the universe.
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
April 19 2012 20:42 GMT
#20790
Well it's only $10 more expensive so not a big deal if they don't let you PM. You can just cancel your NCIX order by yourself in your account.
Blisse
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada3710 Posts
April 19 2012 20:45 GMT
#20791
On April 20 2012 05:42 skyR wrote:
Well it's only $10 more expensive so not a big deal if they don't let you PM. You can just cancel your NCIX order by yourself in your account.


The order already processed, so no dice. Gah. Noob mistakes on my part.

Can you return items to the store if you had it shipped? Their faqs aren't very clear on this.
There is no one like you in the universe.
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
April 19 2012 20:46 GMT
#20792
Yes, you still need an RMA number though.
Blisse
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada3710 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-19 20:52:40
April 19 2012 20:52 GMT
#20793
On April 20 2012 05:46 skyR wrote:
Yes, you still need an RMA number though.


Awesome. And darn. Should've bought that VIP Membership with the points :d

Thanks a bunch for the help! :D
There is no one like you in the universe.
AnDa1120
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada472 Posts
April 19 2012 20:54 GMT
#20794
BFG GTX 285 for $80 a good deal?
http://www.twitch.tv/area51_anda | @ahandyhoang | areaAnDa.751 | Terran | NaDa ♥
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
April 19 2012 20:57 GMT
#20795
Not really.
AnDa1120
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada472 Posts
April 19 2012 20:58 GMT
#20796
Why not? ;o
http://www.twitch.tv/area51_anda | @ahandyhoang | areaAnDa.751 | Terran | NaDa ♥
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
April 19 2012 21:04 GMT
#20797
Primarily because BFG is dead.
Ata
Profile Joined August 2011
Canada356 Posts
April 19 2012 21:35 GMT
#20798
Im looking to buy some fans for a lanboy air: http://www.antec.com/product.php?id=2452&fid=342

What should i be looking for if I want the fans to be quite. I had previously purchased some fans for another case that had a relatively low dBA but they are really load. What should i be looking to minimize in the specs and any good deals around?

http://www.ncix.ca/products/index.php?sku=69911&vpn=2x True Quiet Pro 120&manufacture=Bundle Deals&promoid=1230
JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
April 19 2012 21:38 GMT
#20799
On April 20 2012 06:35 Ata wrote:
Im looking to buy some fans for a lanboy air: http://www.antec.com/product.php?id=2452&fid=342

What should i be looking for if I want the fans to be quite. I had previously purchased some fans for another case that had a relatively low dBA but they are really load. What should i be looking to minimize in the specs and any good deals around?

http://www.ncix.ca/products/index.php?sku=69911&vpn=2x True Quiet Pro 120&manufacture=Bundle Deals&promoid=1230


For starters, you should be buying some RTV silicon to put between the case and the fans. Secondly, you shouldn't be using a Lanboy Air for anything resembling quiet. The silicon will help the acoustics, but not make it quiet. Nothing can.

Scythe makes good fans, or get more Antec tricools. A fan controller is good for keeping them below max RPM which really helps noise, too.
Koenig99
Profile Joined July 2011
Canada904 Posts
April 19 2012 23:57 GMT
#20800
So here's my new build, all parts have been ordered:

Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.69 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.66 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($147.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($158.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card ($509.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222AL/BSBE DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1447.27

Can't wait to start putting it together.

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