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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
Get the Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB for $50: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136767 promo code: EMCKDKC74 Other than that, yes it's a green light. @objection99 Have you tried clearing CMOS? This is done by removing the power cord from your computer and removing the lithium battery for a minute before re-inserting. | ||
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objection99
United States4 Posts
On June 09 2011 06:26 skyR wrote: @objection99 Have you tried clearing CMOS? This is done by removing the power cord from your computer and removing the lithium battery for a minute before re-inserting. Yeah I tried that, no luck. It still just turns on, clicks and shuts off in a loop. Edit: Nope no luck | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
If it still doesn't POST, test the power supply using a paperclip: http://www.overclock.net/faqs/96712-how-jump-start-power-supply-psu.html | ||
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Stoids
United States636 Posts
Curious on my SSD. Should I just put my OS on there and have my data HD for applications? Or do I throw a few regularly used apps on the SSD? | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
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NeonEpidemic
United States7 Posts
All of the information on the computer can be found here: http://www.geekbox.com/prodigy/ My question to you, TL forumers, is whether this purchase is worth it. My knowledge of hardware is minimal, but it seems to me as though the price is fair. I just want to get some confirmation to make sure that I don't end up regretting my purchase. Thanks. | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On June 09 2011 07:49 NeonEpidemic wrote: Hello. I'm going away for college in a few months and wanted to purchase a nice computer beforehand. I have a moderate budget, and was thinking of getting a Prodigy. All of the information on the computer can be found here: http://www.geekbox.com/prodigy/ My question to you, TL forumers, is whether this purchase is worth it. My knowledge of hardware is minimal, but it seems to me as though the price is fair. I just want to get some confirmation to make sure that I don't end up regretting my purchase. Thanks. $1400 for a 2500k with stock HSF on H67 in a mini-ITX case, meaning you can't OC despite the unlocked multi, on the CPU, with a 560Ti? Yeah, that's retarded overpriced. Pretty sure there's a Z68 Mini-ITX board coming out, and there should be at least a couple of aftermarket coolers that will fit to allow at least a mild OC, or just use less CPU, like a 2400 or 2500 non-K, you could get similar performance for probably a grand or less building it. Alternatively, if you don't mind the price point, you could have an SSD and a 570 in there. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Stoids
United States636 Posts
Just looking at my build again, is 450w going to be enough? I've heard opinions otherwise, just want to make sure. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Kezzer
United States1268 Posts
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Uhh Negative
United States1090 Posts
CPU/Mobo combo: i5 2500k and Gigabyte GA-Z68A http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.654386 GPU: MSI GTX 560 Ti Twin Frozr II/OC http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127565 RAM: 4GB DDR3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253 HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB (might switch to the 1TB that's on sale for like 7$ more) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073 Case: Antec 300 Ilusion (On sale for $54!) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066 Aftermarket cooler: Xigmetak http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233082 DVD drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204 And...... The hotly contested component.... Power Supply: Corsair CX500 V2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027 It's on sale for 54.99 and it provides 34A on one rail. Should be good enough. Oh yeah and total is $850 and I'll be buying windows 7 for $29.99 so a total of 880. edit: I just ordered the case because I didn't know when the 15 off would end and it was free shipping. So excited! | ||
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Blackhawk13
United States442 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + CPU/MOBO: Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K BIOSTAR TZ68A+ LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.658273 -Combo: $314.98 (There doesn't seem to be any reviews for that motherboard but its solid right?) GPU: EVGA 012-P3-1570-AR GeForce GTX 570 (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130593 -$339.99 ($30 MIR) RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 -$86.99 (That deal they had going sold out) SSD: Intel 320 Series SSDSA2CW120G3K5 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167050 -$239.99 Case: Antec Nine Hundred Two V3 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129097 - $119.99 ($20 MIR) DVD Drive: LG CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS70 OEM - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136238 - $19.99 Power: Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044 - $64.99 Total came out to $1,186.92 before mail in rebates ($50) Thanks again =) | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
You should probably stick an HDD for storage in there as well. Looks pretty solid to me aside from that. I think the PSU might come without the cable to the wall, not sure though. Might want to double check. | ||
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Blackhawk13
United States442 Posts
Also, this is a stupid question but what would be the best method of installing windows 7 without the disc? Find a torrent and burn into to a CD or something? (I am paying for windows but doing so online through the student discount and thought theres probably a better way than paying for a disc sent to me?) | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Blackhawk13
United States442 Posts
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Zeke50100
United States2220 Posts
On June 09 2011 10:29 Blackhawk13 wrote: I guess I could install vista or xp on it since I have the cd's for those, then download w7 through the link online http://forum.notebookreview.com/windows-os-software/428068-legal-windows-7-download-links-just-like-vista-before.html Or just go there ^_^ | ||
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XenOmega
Canada2822 Posts
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Blackhawk13
United States442 Posts
On June 09 2011 10:36 Zeke50100 wrote: http://forum.notebookreview.com/windows-os-software/428068-legal-windows-7-download-links-just-like-vista-before.html Or just go there ^_^ Ah cool thankya^^ | ||
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