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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.
Ferrose
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States11378 Posts
December 16 2012 11:09 GMT
#26121
It says "DRAM refresh failure."

So does that mean I got some bad RAM?
@113candlemagic Office lady by day, lonely woman at night. | Official lolicon of thread 94273
iTzSnypah
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States1738 Posts
December 16 2012 11:28 GMT
#26122
Could be, try the other stick.
Team Liquid needs more Terrans.
Rachnar
Profile Joined October 2010
France1526 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-16 16:49:43
December 16 2012 16:12 GMT
#26123
Edit : FML

not my gpu fucking out but my screen ....

i got 2 screens, one going through DVI and the other through display port

the one going through display port doesn't want to work apparently.... what could i do?

edit 2 : got it working through hdmi => DVI converter....what could make it so my display port doesn't work? (got this screen for the 120hz it'd be trry annoying if i couldn't use it .. :/)
"What if it's a triple DK ?" "Then we cry" "Prepare your handkerchief then ..."
kitaman27 *
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States9245 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-16 17:12:42
December 16 2012 16:50 GMT
#26124
Looking to replace my 5 year old laptop with a desktop. Thanks for the help!

What is your budget?
Around 1k US, give or take a couple hundred

What is your resolution?
1920x1080.

What are you using it for?
Mainly gaming.

What is your upgrade cycle?
~4 years

When do you plan on building it?
Within the next month, unless there is a good reason to wait out

Do you plan on overclocking?
No

Do you need an Operating System?
No. I also don't require a SSD.

Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire?
Unsure. Whatever makes the most sense for the given budget.

Where are you buying your parts from?
Likely an online retailer such as newegg or tigerdirect
I'm better than dirt. Well, most kinds of dirt. I mean not that fancy store bought dirt. That stuffs loaded with nutrients. I... I can't compete with that stuff.
iTzSnypah
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States1738 Posts
December 16 2012 17:02 GMT
#26125
Err replace the laptop with a laptop or desktop?
Team Liquid needs more Terrans.
kitaman27 *
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States9245 Posts
December 16 2012 17:12 GMT
#26126
On December 17 2012 02:02 iTzSnypah wrote:
Err replace the laptop with a laptop or desktop?


Whoops sorry, desktop.
I'm better than dirt. Well, most kinds of dirt. I mean not that fancy store bought dirt. That stuffs loaded with nutrients. I... I can't compete with that stuff.
Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-16 17:39:46
December 16 2012 17:39 GMT
#26127
Do you already own that 1920x1080 monitor? How many monitors? Peripherals?

There's absolutely no way to make a $1000 gaming build that makes any sense for 1080p60 with no overclocking, no OS needed, no SSD.
kitaman27 *
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States9245 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-16 18:12:50
December 16 2012 18:09 GMT
#26128
On December 17 2012 02:39 Myrmidon wrote:
Do you already own that 1920x1080 monitor? How many monitors? Peripherals?

There's absolutely no way to make a $1000 gaming build that makes any sense for 1080p60 with no overclocking, no OS needed, no SSD.


No I don't. I was planning on purchasing a single monitor along with the comp purchase, though I don't have anything specific in mind. Any recommendations would help if there is one that someone would suggest in the 24 inch range.

$1,000 was a somewhat arbitrary number. I'm mainly looking for something that will manage the current games on a fairly high settings and something that will last me 3-4 years. Thanks!

I'm better than dirt. Well, most kinds of dirt. I mean not that fancy store bought dirt. That stuffs loaded with nutrients. I... I can't compete with that stuff.
Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
December 16 2012 19:50 GMT
#26129
What kind of games? If it's twitchy action with a lot of jerky movements like maybe most fps, you may want to build around a 120 Hz monitor. Otherwise, I'd say something like Dell U2412HM (1920x1200 eIPS) or even the cheaper BenQ GW2450 (1920x1080 AMVA).
kitaman27 *
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States9245 Posts
December 16 2012 20:06 GMT
#26130
It would probably be a little bit of everything, SC2, Guild Wars 2, Far Cry 3, CoD, Etc.

Thanks for suggestions.
I'm better than dirt. Well, most kinds of dirt. I mean not that fancy store bought dirt. That stuffs loaded with nutrients. I... I can't compete with that stuff.
Sigmur
Profile Joined August 2010
Poland497 Posts
December 16 2012 20:58 GMT
#26131
On December 17 2012 04:50 Myrmidon wrote:
What kind of games? If it's twitchy action with a lot of jerky movements like maybe most fps, you may want to build around a 120 Hz monitor. Otherwise, I'd say something like Dell U2412HM (1920x1200 eIPS) or even the cheaper BenQ GW2450 (1920x1080 AMVA).

I recently bought that one in the HM version, gotta say it's a great buy for it's cost. There you can read it's review.
SXGCoil
Profile Joined February 2012
United States341 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-16 21:03:54
December 16 2012 21:00 GMT
#26132
What is your budget?

About 800$ but I can go a bit over.

What is your resolution?

1920x1080

What are you using it for?

Gaming and possibly streaming if it's good enough.

What is your upgrade cycle?

Um, I'm not sure, this'll be my first time putting together a computer so I really don't know.

When do you plan on building it?

Mid-Jan to Late Feb

Do you plan on overclocking?

No

Do you need an Operating System?

No

Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire?

No

Where are you buying your parts from?

Newegg

I have a list of parts I'm planning on using with advice and recommendations from a friend of mine but I'd like some more opinions.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E7fXTGvuB-i8KZdLZgDooQL6WggB5gtGYTiXOeVBN2c/edit
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
December 16 2012 21:20 GMT
#26133
On December 17 2012 06:00 Brawny wrote:+ Show Spoiler +
What is your budget?

About 800$ but I can go a bit over.

What is your resolution?

1920x1080

What are you using it for?

Gaming and possibly streaming if it's good enough.

What is your upgrade cycle?

Um, I'm not sure, this'll be my first time putting together a computer so I really don't know.

When do you plan on building it?

Mid-Jan to Late Feb

Do you plan on overclocking?

No

Do you need an Operating System?

No

Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire?

No

Where are you buying your parts from?

Newegg

I have a list of parts I'm planning on using with advice and recommendations from a friend of mine but I'd like some more opinions.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E7fXTGvuB-i8KZdLZgDooQL6WggB5gtGYTiXOeVBN2c/edit


The entire list sucks. Never take hardware advice from your friend ever again.

FX4100 sucks... A core i3 is significantly better for gaming. Even the older Phenom II X4 is better.

Motherboard is too expensive... especially when you can't afford good products elsewhere.

Gaming does not come close to using 8gb.... yet alone 16gb. Plus 1866MHz memory is a stupid way to throw away money since it only provides 1-2 FPS over the typical 1600MHz cas9 memory which can be had for like $30. Throw your money away on the CPU, GPU, and every other component first before on stupid memory...

Kingston SSDNow V+200 sucks in comparison to Samsung 830, Samsung 840, Intel 520, Crucial M4, and a dozen more SSDs that can be found for the same price or less. And unless you plan on doing nothing but play only Starcraft II and a few other games, I'd suggest you get a HDD since 128gb is very little space.

7750 is better than the 6670 for the same price or less. These two cards aren't exactly powerful enough to play the latest games on reasonably high settings at a comfortable framerate though... so depending on the games you are going to play, I'd suggest you to consider putting off the SSD until later and spending more on the GPU.

Power supply.. meh

Case.. meh.

DVD burner overpriced at $19.
SXGCoil
Profile Joined February 2012
United States341 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-16 21:24:01
December 16 2012 21:23 GMT
#26134
Jesus christ, you're hostile.
MisterFred
Profile Joined October 2010
United States2033 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-16 21:37:14
December 16 2012 21:34 GMT
#26135
SkyR's right though (as always). That is a pretty bad selection of parts. I mean, it's not the worst I've seen, but it is not good for a gaming machine. One of us here would probably give you a full list of parts (you can do easily twice the gaming power as your friends list), except you're not near your purchase date. Come back the week you intend to buy (specials generally change on the major websites in the middle of the week, maybe some new hardware will come out or something), ask again, and you'll be really happy if SkyR is there with his acerbic & excellent advice.

Edit: Just to be clear, you should be thankful SkyR told you straight up that build sucks. Now you won't buy that selection of parts.
"The victor? Not the highest scoring, nor the best strategist, nor the best tactitian. The victor was he that was closest to the Tao of FFA." -.Praetor
SXGCoil
Profile Joined February 2012
United States341 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-16 21:38:32
December 16 2012 21:36 GMT
#26136
No, I think I'm gonna stay away from this thread if it means being insulted for my ignorance.
MisterFred
Profile Joined October 2010
United States2033 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-16 21:39:13
December 16 2012 21:38 GMT
#26137
SkyR never insulted you. He did effectively call your friend incompetent, but that's all.
"The victor? Not the highest scoring, nor the best strategist, nor the best tactitian. The victor was he that was closest to the Tao of FFA." -.Praetor
SXGCoil
Profile Joined February 2012
United States341 Posts
December 16 2012 21:39 GMT
#26138
Yes and there's thinly-veiled elitist hatred in his post. Yeah, pretty sure he really wanted to make fun of me.
Rachnar
Profile Joined October 2010
France1526 Posts
December 16 2012 21:43 GMT
#26139
On December 17 2012 06:39 Brawny wrote:
Yes and there's thinly-veiled elitist hatred in his post. Yeah, pretty sure he really wanted to make fun of me.


actually, it's quite the opposite

Skyr was just being direct
"What if it's a triple DK ?" "Then we cry" "Prepare your handkerchief then ..."
iTzSnypah
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States1738 Posts
December 16 2012 22:13 GMT
#26140
On December 17 2012 06:39 Brawny wrote:
Yes and there's thinly-veiled elitist hatred in his post. Yeah, pretty sure he really wanted to make fun of me.

I see nothing wrong with skyr's reply. Except maybe the first line, it could be written more ambiguously.

Honesty is not Elitism.

I suggest you learn about computer hardware, before deciding to act upon your friends advice. Nothing like making an informed decision right?

That being said with the exception of Belial88, none of us would recommend an AMD processor currently.
Team Liquid needs more Terrans.
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