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Hi, I'd appreciate some guidance.
Budget: $950, have to buy OS/monitor
Resolution: Open to suggestion/not a big deal
Usage:
- run machine learning algorithms/programs
- games (don't particularly care for high graphics settings)
less important:
- maybe fiddling around with FL studio
- maybe fiddling around with Poser/DAZ
- maybe fiddling around with local testing of Rails apps
- maybe fiddling around with emulators like Dolphin, etc.
- smaller physical form factor? no big deal though
Upgrade Cycle: longer? I figure I'll just build something new in a few years
When: now
Overclocking: no
OS: yes
2nd GPU: no
Where: Greater Toronto Area
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On September 10 2012 14:10 Wartortle wrote:Show nested quote +On September 10 2012 14:06 Proxie wrote:On September 10 2012 14:00 Wartortle wrote:
Have been going through the overclocking process for my 6850 over the weekend. Started by just using the AMD overdrive program. Managed to get it to around 900/1200 without any troubles. However, after rebooting my computer the screen flashes black intermittently. If I reset the graphics card to factory settings it goes back to normal. If i slowly increase the click speeds it works fine. If I reboot it goes back to flashing black screens every minute or so. Any one know why this might be happening? Did you use a program to stress test the gpu to see if the overclock is stable? Instead of using a specific program I just played Gw2 at pretty high settings while i slowly moved up the clock speeds. I stopped when the temperate started to get close to 65 degrees and I started to get some graphics lag. This was over about 2 hours.
65 isn't really hot for a gpu at all. I have crossfired 6850's fully oc'd and one gets to about 80 while the others at 70 O.o. You should really use a stress tester to confirm your oc.
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For the same cost you can get a somewhat-smaller Fractal Design Core 1000:
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=58341&promoid=1360
Size is 16.54" x 6.89" x 13.98", not exactly that small. For a slightly higher cost, there's the dated but still decent Antec NSK3480 (14.00" x 7.75" x 13.75"). For about $50-100 more or so, you can get a Silverstone SG05 (8.74" x 6.93" x 10.87") and miniITX motherboard, slim optical drive.
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=25971
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=74438
The latter two come with power supplies.
I would recommend downgrading the 7850 a lot if you don't care for high graphics settings. It's probably more worthwhile to get an SSD or spend extra on a more suitable form factor.
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Looking for some advice on a new PC
Budget: $1.5k, for a PC and Monitor no peripherals.
Resolution: Looking for a monitor that's 21-22', looking for an opinion on one as well.
Usage:
- Gaming, High graphics-
- Streaming Starcraft
Upgrade Cycle: 5 years+
When: now
Overclocking: Is it worth it?
OS: yes
2nd GPU: no
Where: Greater Toronto Area
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How does the Radeon 7850 handle SC2? From what I've heard the 7850 has some serious performance dips/crashes when you are running SC2 on 1080p ULTRA. Is it true, or is it fixed? I'm really interested in that GPU, but since SC2 is my main priority, that sounds a bit worrying.
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On September 11 2012 01:32 Inex wrote:How does the Radeon 7850 handle SC2? From what I've heard the 7850 has some serious performance dips/crashes when you are running SC2 on 1080p ULTRA. Is it true, or is it fixed? I'm really interested in that GPU, but since SC2 is my main priority, that sounds a bit worrying.
A 7850 is more than enough for ultra, even with 4x msaa you'll be cpu bottlenecked past the 5 minute mark.
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SC2 can be run on a GPU drawn on a paper napkin. There will be no problems with a 7850. Late game, you still won't get max fps, but it'll be due to processor (and it won't be too bad, and that's pretty much unsolveable anyway).
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On September 11 2012 01:32 Inex wrote:How does the Radeon 7850 handle SC2? From what I've heard the 7850 has some serious performance dips/crashes when you are running SC2 on 1080p ULTRA. Is it true, or is it fixed? I'm really interested in that GPU, but since SC2 is my main priority, that sounds a bit worrying.
I have not heard of any "widespeard" issues but that could just be me. I just wanted to tell you that if SC2 is the only game you play, you probably dont need to spend $200 on a videocard and that Nvidia works better with blizzard games. (maybe wait for the 660/650?
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On September 11 2012 01:45 MisterFred wrote:
SC2 can be run on a GPU drawn on a paper napkin. There will be no problems with a 7850. Late game, you still won't get max fps, but it'll be due to processor (and it won't be too bad, and that's pretty much unsolveable anyway).
I am planning to get the i5-3570 quad core 3.4ghz, which seems like a good affordable processor. Hopefully that will get decent frames out of SC2 with the 7850. Big thanks for your responses guys. I do like the Nvidia GPUs more, since I used to own one, but the value/performance ratio is too good.
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He guys,
I am going to be either buying or building my brother a desktop as a present for xmas coming up. I am doing a degree in networking so I have a some knowledge of the insides of a desktop but I have never built one.
I was looking at this http:http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/alienware-swift-875-desktop-pc-10452221-pdt.html. Or having a pc company put this one below together.
Case
COOLERMASTER CM690 MKII ADVANCED CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-3770K (3.5GHz) 8MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® P8Z77-V: PCI-E 3.0 READY, WIFI, SLI, CROSSFIREX
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT)
Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 660 Ti - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
120GB KINGSTON HYPERX 3K SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 555MB/sR | 510MB/sW)
2nd Hard Disk
1TB 3.5" SATA-III 6GB/s HDD 7200RPM 32MB CACHE
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W ENTHUSIAST SERIES™ TX750 V2-80 PLUS® BRONZE (£86)
Processor Cooling
SUPER QUIET 22dBA TRIPLE COPPER HEATPIPE INTEL CPU COOLER (£19)
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
Budget is prob under £1500 but I don't might busting the bank a little for the wee guy.
What are your guys feelings on the above PCs and what would you suggest, I feel I could build a PC but I would be struggling for time I work full time and I go do a full time degree at night so time is scarce. I will have a few weeks off in November though
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So I am looking to be able to stream Stacraft 2 in like 720 @ 60fps, I currently have an i5-2300 should I upgrade?
I'm looking to buy a new GPU, RAM and possibly CPU everything else is already covered by my current computer ( Case, Motherboard etc.)
My budget is ~$700 for those parts above and others should they be prevalent.
I'm Currently playing on 1024x768 but looking to upgrade to 1920x1080 in the near future
Upgrade Cycle of 2yrs
I'm looking to pick up the parts as soon as possible
OC- Yes, If possible my motherboard is Lenovo from a K330, Can't find anymore information than that
Don't need an operating system
Would be into Crossfire/ SLI
And I live in Minnesota by Microcenter
Thank you  )
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Where can I find the "Post your pc pics/hardware thread for people with big epeens" Thread?
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Where can I find the "Post your pc pics/hardware thread for people with big epeens" Thread?
Next to the I am trying way too hard thread.
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So i am building a computer for my dad and looking for some imput. It will not be for gaming but more mutli tasking with various database programs. Dual monitor suport is necisiary (tho most cards can do that now). also not really sure if spending more on a better motherboard would be able to support all of the graphics needs he has. os and ssds have already been purchased and are not part of the budget.
What is your budget?
goal is 500-800
What is your resolution?
not sure what resoution he currently uses but i would assume 1080
What are you using it for?
Business related things, running multiple data base programs, photoshop,
What is your upgrade cycle?
5-10 years (depending on how long it takes me to convince him that its necisary to upgrade or until something in his computer dies)
When do you plan on building it?
This week
Do you plan on overclocking?
i dont think it will be necisary i am also intersted in passive cooling if you all think that would be a good idea since hes not gaming.
Do you need an Operating System?
no already purhcased
Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire?
no
Where are you buying your parts from?
microcenter most likely or
Newegg, Tigerdirect, and Amazon
cpu will be bought at microcenter at the very least
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On September 11 2012 04:07 inpablowetrust wrote:+ Show Spoiler +He guys, I am going to be either buying or building my brother a desktop as a present for xmas coming up. I am doing a degree in networking so I have a some knowledge of the insides of a desktop but I have never built one. I was looking at this http: http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/alienware-swift-875-desktop-pc-10452221-pdt.html. Or having a pc company put this one below together. Case COOLERMASTER CM690 MKII ADVANCED CASE Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-3770K (3.5GHz) 8MB Cache Motherboard ASUS® P8Z77-V: PCI-E 3.0 READY, WIFI, SLI, CROSSFIREX Memory (RAM) 8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT) Graphics Card 2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 660 Ti - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready Memory - 1st Hard Disk 120GB KINGSTON HYPERX 3K SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 555MB/sR | 510MB/sW) 2nd Hard Disk 1TB 3.5" SATA-III 6GB/s HDD 7200RPM 32MB CACHE 1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive 24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM Power Supply CORSAIR 750W ENTHUSIAST SERIES™ TX750 V2-80 PLUS® BRONZE (£86) Processor Cooling SUPER QUIET 22dBA TRIPLE COPPER HEATPIPE INTEL CPU COOLER (£19) Sound Card ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD) Network Facilities 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs USB Options 6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence Warranty 3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5) Budget is prob under £1500 but I don't might busting the bank a little for the wee guy. What are your guys feelings on the above PCs and what would you suggest, I feel I could build a PC but I would be struggling for time I work full time and I go do a full time degree at night so time is scarce. I will have a few weeks off in November though
You can generally get better or save lots of money by building on your own. Which is easy. The above PC wastes some money by spending on an i7 instead of i5, but seems at least reasonable in terms of part selection. I doubt the price is reasonable though.
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On September 11 2012 10:54 MisterFred wrote:Show nested quote +On September 11 2012 04:07 inpablowetrust wrote:+ Show Spoiler +He guys, I am going to be either buying or building my brother a desktop as a present for xmas coming up. I am doing a degree in networking so I have a some knowledge of the insides of a desktop but I have never built one. I was looking at this http: http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/alienware-swift-875-desktop-pc-10452221-pdt.html. Or having a pc company put this one below together. Case COOLERMASTER CM690 MKII ADVANCED CASE Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-3770K (3.5GHz) 8MB Cache Motherboard ASUS® P8Z77-V: PCI-E 3.0 READY, WIFI, SLI, CROSSFIREX Memory (RAM) 8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT) Graphics Card 2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 660 Ti - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready Memory - 1st Hard Disk 120GB KINGSTON HYPERX 3K SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 555MB/sR | 510MB/sW) 2nd Hard Disk 1TB 3.5" SATA-III 6GB/s HDD 7200RPM 32MB CACHE 1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive 24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM Power Supply CORSAIR 750W ENTHUSIAST SERIES™ TX750 V2-80 PLUS® BRONZE (£86) Processor Cooling SUPER QUIET 22dBA TRIPLE COPPER HEATPIPE INTEL CPU COOLER (£19) Sound Card ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD) Network Facilities 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs USB Options 6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence Warranty 3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5) Budget is prob under £1500 but I don't might busting the bank a little for the wee guy. What are your guys feelings on the above PCs and what would you suggest, I feel I could build a PC but I would be struggling for time I work full time and I go do a full time degree at night so time is scarce. I will have a few weeks off in November though You can generally get better or save lots of money by building on your own. Which is easy. The above PC wastes some money by spending on an i7 instead of i5, but seems at least reasonable in terms of part selection. I doubt the price is reasonable though.
the above pc... why do you need a 3tb harddrive for... no ssd... decent GPU... overkill i7... psu twice the required power... sound card not required ._.
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How good is a Intel i7 920 for gaming, and (I suppose at the same time), why is it not in the list of this thread?
Some guy near me claims to sell a desktop computer for 200$ with those specs:
Intel Core i7 920 2.67GHz9GB DDR3 RAMnVidia GeForce GTX260 1TB on hard drive
Windows 7 home premium 64-bit
Now I realize the graphics card could have to be changed, but is it me or is he selling awfully too low?
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i7-920 is three generations old, and it's difficult to find compatible motherboards these days, that's all. It's still pretty good, and most overclock well (but require a decent motherboard, relatively good cooling to handle the high power draw). Most games aren't that dependent on the CPU anyway. I'd think a lot of i7-920 users are waiting for at least Haswell next year for a CPU upgrade, unless they're the type that upgrades often, chases the highest performance. GTX 260 is still very usable for games, something like between a HD 7750 and 7770 these days?
That price is on the low side unless the hardware is really abused.
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