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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
Last Edited: 2011-06-08 21:32:34
June 08 2011 21:26 GMT
#6501
@Stoids

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.
objection99
Profile Joined January 2010
United States4 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-08 22:34:23
June 08 2011 21:34 GMT
#6502
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
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
June 08 2011 21:41 GMT
#6503
Build your configuration outside the case on the motherboard box with the bare essentials (CPU, mobo, one stick of memory, GPU) and see if it will POST.

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
Stoids
Profile Joined August 2010
United States636 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-08 22:35:41
June 08 2011 22:34 GMT
#6504
My build is now ordered :D. Can't wait to play games above low setting.

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?
*Insert Inspirational Day[9] Daily #100 Quote* | Fantasy | qxc, Brat_OK
JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
June 08 2011 22:47 GMT
#6505
Throw regularly used apps on the SSD. Preferably stuff where other people's load times don't matter. LoL, SC2, kind of bad choices, since you'd frequently end up waiting on them to load no matter how fast you do. Office, Adobe, all on-startup apps, good candidates if you use them.
NeonEpidemic
Profile Joined April 2011
United States7 Posts
June 08 2011 22:49 GMT
#6506
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.

JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-08 22:56:24
June 08 2011 22:55 GMT
#6507
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.
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
June 08 2011 22:58 GMT
#6508
Components are good but it's overpriced by a good $400 if not more.
Stoids
Profile Joined August 2010
United States636 Posts
June 08 2011 23:15 GMT
#6509
@skyr @jingle
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
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
June 08 2011 23:17 GMT
#6510
Yes. Core i3 2100 uses less than 50w and the 6950 uses less than 200w, both under full load.
Kezzer
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States1268 Posts
June 08 2011 23:38 GMT
#6511
Hey guys I'm looking to upgrade my GPU, it's a 8800 gts. I am looking for something that will handle BF3 at high res on probably 1920x1080. Would this work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130567
Uhh Negative
Profile Joined May 2010
United States1090 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-09 00:29:49
June 09 2011 00:13 GMT
#6512
Ok here's my build now:

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!
Blackhawk13
Profile Joined April 2010
United States442 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-09 01:04:55
June 09 2011 01:01 GMT
#6513
Thanks Ensign and Jingle for responding. I threw this together and still need suggestions on a good monitor. What do you guys think of this though?

+ 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 =)
JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
June 09 2011 01:09 GMT
#6514
The 1600mhz RAM with heat spreaders isn't going to be a huge improvement over a cheaper 1333 kit without heat spreaders.

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.
Blackhawk13
Profile Joined April 2010
United States442 Posts
June 09 2011 01:26 GMT
#6515
Ok. Have any monitor suggestions?

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?)
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
June 09 2011 01:28 GMT
#6516
If you're buying online, they should offer you a download link. If not, you can just find a torrent and burn the image to the a disc.
Blackhawk13
Profile Joined April 2010
United States442 Posts
June 09 2011 01:29 GMT
#6517
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
Zeke50100
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States2220 Posts
June 09 2011 01:36 GMT
#6518
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 ^_^
XenOmega
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada2822 Posts
June 09 2011 01:47 GMT
#6519
eagerly waiting for ncix sale tonight...
Blackhawk13
Profile Joined April 2010
United States442 Posts
June 09 2011 01:54 GMT
#6520
+ Show Spoiler +
On June 09 2011 10:36 Zeke50100 wrote:
Show nested quote +
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 ^_^


Ah cool thankya^^
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