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ForgottenOne
Romania236 Posts
Will these two be compatible? Is PCI-E 2.1 from this Graphic Card compatible with PCI-E 2.0 from this Motherboard? EDIT: I just read on the Internet that the PCI-E is backwards compatible and the Graphics Card with PCI-E 2.1 will work when plugged into a PCI-E 2.0 | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
I love one word answers. PS/2 is only faster if the user increases the refresh rate. Most people (probably including yourself) don't do this or even know how to do this. On April 08 2011 17:01 dandan23 wrote: btw can u use trim and raid 0 if u got 2 ssd ocz vertex 3? There is no TRIM suport in RAID, see here: http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/sb/CS-031491.htm | ||
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CommanderFluffy
Taiwan1059 Posts
You are a G. That is all. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
Here's a chance of winning a $50 NCIX gift card: | ||
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Impulsa
United States122 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On April 09 2011 04:28 Impulsa wrote: Is there any recommended SSD that you guys have in mind? OCZ Vertex 2, OCZ Vertex 3, Corsair Force, Corsair Performance 3, Intel X25M, Intel 320, Intel 510, Crucial C300, Crucial C400. Take your pick. Here's a review that shows you a comparison between most of these SSDs: http://www.anandtech.com/show/4256/the-ocz-vertex-3-review-120gb/1 OCZ Vertex 2 in most cases is the least expensive but you'll be getting a 25nm SSD (slower and less storage space) as opposed to 34nm from the others. | ||
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a176
Canada6688 Posts
For utmost reliability and high end performance - Intel 510 For the fastest consumer SSD available - Vertex 3 | ||
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Lucidx
United States122 Posts
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
On April 09 2011 06:12 a176 wrote: Most bang for buck - Corsair C300 You mean Crucial C300? Other options are the Samsung 470 and then all the other SandForce SF-1200 SSDs that should be mostly the same as the OCZ Vertex 2 and Corsair Force. Actually, I imagine that the Intel 320 could be the most reliable, since that's an Intel drive using the controller Intel's been using since the X25-M. Intel 510 is using the Marvell 9174 controller that's in the Crucial C300/C400 and Corsair Performance 3, although with different firmware. Intel gets credited with better validation/testing than competitors, for what that's worth, so probably their firmware is more reliable even if on the same controller. | ||
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a176
Canada6688 Posts
lol, whoops  | ||
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aDawg
United States30 Posts
I'm building a new PC for my dad because his old one is practically falling apart. 95% of the usage of this PC will be Outlook, IE, or Spider solitaire, so its basically a budget build. Here are the parts i have in mind: CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 255 Regor 3.1 GHz - $62.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103896 Mobo: BIOSTAR A780L3L 760G - $49.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138290 RAM: Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) - $26.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134788 PSU: Antec Basiq BP350 350W - $29.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371003 Hard drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD2500AAJS 250GB - $40.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136113 DVD drive: LITE-ON Black 18X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA - $17.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106276 Case: Rosewill R101-P-BK MicroATX Mid Tower $29.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147112 This is only my second build. Am I bottlenecking myself anywhere? Are some of these deals too good to be true? Any comments or critiques would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! | ||
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Zeke50100
United States2220 Posts
On April 09 2011 11:19 aDawg wrote: Hey guys, I'm building a new PC for my dad because his old one is practically falling apart. 95% of the usage of this PC will be Outlook, IE, or Spider solitaire, so its basically a budget build. Here are the parts i have in mind: CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 255 Regor 3.1 GHz - $62.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103896 Mobo: BIOSTAR A780L3L 760G - $49.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138290 RAM: Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) - $26.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134788 PSU: Antec Basiq BP350 350W - $29.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371003 Hard drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD2500AAJS 250GB - $40.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136113 DVD drive: LITE-ON Black 18X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA - $17.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106276 Case: Rosewill R101-P-BK MicroATX Mid Tower $29.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147112 This is only my second build. Am I bottlenecking myself anywhere? Are some of these deals too good to be true? Any comments or critiques would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! You can save 6-7 bucks buy buying this RAM, instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231395 Really, at such a basic "home-user" level, it's hard to shave off any money. You might want to consider buying Windows 7, too, unless you have access to a copy that is cheaper than $100. | ||
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a176
Canada6688 Posts
 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395 | ||
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aDawg
United States30 Posts
I am planning on buying Windows 7 and Microsoft Office (Home and Business), but I figured I'd get the hardware sorted out first. Thanks for the suggestion. | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
AsRock E-350 CPU/GPU/motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157228 Apex Mini-ITX case + PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811154091 E350 is worse than an Athlon II X2 by a decent margin, but the integrated GPU is better by a decent margin than what's on the 760G chipset. Power consumption of the E350 system should be a lot lower too. | ||
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Soft`Soap
Canada865 Posts
On April 09 2011 03:08 skyR wrote: @MiXyass & anyone else purchasing a custom built PC from NCIX soon Here's a chance of winning a $50 NCIX gift card: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytcQ4PEmJek oh man, I missed that by about 2 hours lol. I bought my computer at around 10PM last night =\ I'll still try to enter but I'm pretty sure I don't qualify | ||
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Leafar
United States7 Posts
I am a novice when it comes to building computers but I want to get a good desktop finally. I usually buy laptops that are Desktop replacements due to mobility for my job but that is no longer needed any help would be usefull Thanks in advanced Computer questions : + Show Spoiler + What is your budget? Budget is 1,050 - 1,100 What is your resolution? Currently running a Samsung monitor @ 1280x900 as a second monitor to my laptop. Will use this but in a few weeks will add a 23"+ 1020x1080 as main and use this as a second monitor. unless anyone has better suggestions (monitor not part of this budget, i will buy after ) What are you using it for? I will use the pc mainly for games (SC2, LoL, Diablo3, L4D2, Portal 2, Etc) I also use photoshop and would love a PC that I can stream games and Edit vod's with. What is your upgrade cycle? 2-3 years Video card i can upgrade earlier if needed but was hoping the actual PC would last a few years and still play games at high + Stream if possible When do you plan on building it? ASAP I will be buying the parts this weekend or placing Order online if that is best $ Do you plan on overclocking? Was looking into this, It seems to get the best pc i would want to overclock but open to suggestions. Do you need an Operating System? Yes will need to buy Windows 7 Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? No, I figure if i need to upgrade to a nice single GPU later I can do that as long as I have the rest of the build Where are you buying your parts from? I live in So Cal so I have a Fry's near by and a Microcenter would love to buy from there (fry's matches prices) if not NewEgg would be an option as well or any order online service Notes I want to build the best PC I can, I figure if I Can stay within budget now with a decent GPU I can upgrade it later and maybe add an ssd so I can get the best in two steps or so. I do want to use it for streaming and I have a 5.2 mbps upload so that wont be a problem. Thank you guys for any help! | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589 Cooler Master Hyper 212+ - $30 ($23) http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0315397 Gigabyte P67A-UD3-B3 - $125 ($110) http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0358098 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127565 HIS HD 6950 2GB - $255 ($235) -- can be unlocked to HD 6970 functional units http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161355 G.Skill 2 x 4GB DDR3 1600 MHz RAM - $75 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416 Crucial RealSSD C300 64GB - $135 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148357 Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB - $42 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073 LG CD/DVD Burner - $19 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136177 XFX Core Edition 450W - $55 ($45) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207012 Cooler Master HAF912 - $60 ($50) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233 Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OEM - $100 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754 This should do everything you ask, and it includes an SSD. | ||
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dandan23
Malaysia101 Posts
Anyways im using a i5 2500k oc and msi P67A-GD65 with ddr3 1333 mhz (4gb x 2) any good overclocking guide or videos u recommend ? this is my first time building my own comp and assembling it and is gonna be my first time trying to overclock it .. ( i have 0 knowledge of overclocking,bios and etc) so im really noob at this .. http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/overclocking/39184-p67-sandy-bridge-overclocking-guide-beginners.html this might help beginners like myself.. | ||
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King of Blades
United States94 Posts
I want a SSD for the OS and SC2 along with a normal one, and I'll be running at 1920 x 1080. | ||
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