EPTComputer Build Resource Thread - Page 423
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On July 19 2011 12:13 L3g3nd_ wrote: im building my comp atm, and i have a problem i have the audio cables, its labbeled HDA, and that has a plug, then coming out of that is PCI- e but i only have 1 plug that they go into in my motherboard do i need both, or pick one? Try describing it again, in English. Or pictures. Right now this makes something like zero sense. | ||
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L3g3nd_
New Zealand10461 Posts
it has a pluggy in thing (with "girl bits") that plugs into the motherboards spikes labelled audio, (the "guy bits") this is labbeled HDA (HD audio) coming out the back of that pluggy in bit, is more audio cables. this leads to more "girl bits" labelled PCI- E which due to the layout, can only plug into the "guy bits" called audio. Im computer retarded, if im making less sense, ill pictures | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
Use the HDA ones to connect to your motherboard. Seriously, that was a much better description of the problem, lots of terribly un-technical words can string together into something that makes sense. | ||
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L3g3nd_
New Zealand10461 Posts
okay where do i plug the power turn on cables? theres 2 cables with 2 girl bits each, labelled POWER SW, and RESET SW then another cable with 2 girl bits labelled H.D.D. LED Then 2 cables with 1 girl bit each, one labelled POWER LED + the other POWER LED - | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
You know, your motherboard instruction book might just cover this stuff... | ||
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L3g3nd_
New Zealand10461 Posts
my options are: COMA USB aha, maybe they go into F_PANEL? front panel? | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
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L3g3nd_
New Zealand10461 Posts
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Ssok
United States51 Posts
What is your budget? Around $900 - $1000 - although I'd prefer something on the lower end of that spectrum. What is your resolution? 1920x1080 What are you using it for? Looking mainly into video editing, streaming, and gaming on the side. What is your upgrade cycle? 3-4 years When do you plan on building it? Within the month Do you plan on overclocking? Yep! Do you need an Operating System? No Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? Don't really see the benefits at the moment, I can be swayed if it's actually preferable. Where are you buying your parts from? Newegg, Amazon Notes: Pretty much I'm looking for a computer that can handle editing in Sony Vegas, FruityLoops, and Photoshop. My setup will eventually include a 22-23 inch monitor, and a generic Dell monitor (not entirely sure what the name is, but it's not widescreen), and finally a 30 inch Samsung TV hooked up via HDMI. I'd like to do some gaming on the side - hoping for a build that can easily blaze through some future games beyond SC2. Parts I already have: Asus OEM DvD/CD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204 Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148262 Xigmatek Gaia http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233082 Thanks in advance! | ||
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epikAnglory
United States1120 Posts
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Blisse
Canada3710 Posts
On July 19 2011 12:38 L3g3nd_ wrote: ill give the manual a good long hard read This is the only portion of building a computer where it's actually required to use the motherboard and possibly the case manuals. Different manufacturers like to use different colour schemes for different models so it's all usually a mess. The rest of the computer should be pretty intuitive, meaning if it fits, it's in the right spot. I don't believe it matters whether you align the positives and the negatives correctly. As long as they're both in, it should be fine. | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
Why would you only OC to 3.7? Waste of a 2500k. Get any thermal paste, the difference is irrelevant to anybody who's asking about it here. A $25 CPU cooler like a Hyper 212+ or Xigmatek Gaia will work fine if you have room in your case. | ||
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epikAnglory
United States1120 Posts
On July 19 2011 12:53 JingleHell wrote: @anglory Why would you only OC to 3.7? Waste of a 2500k. Get any thermal paste, the difference is irrelevant to anybody who's asking about it here. A $25 CPU cooler like a Hyper 212+ or Xigmatek Gaia will work fine if you have room in your case. I do not understand, does the K series make overclocking more convenient? Because a lot of comments I see act as if you cannot overclock the 2500 at all, if 3.7 would work with a 2500 and I could save money then so be it. (The main reason is I am trying to preserve its life span and don't wanna fuck up the new computer I have been planning for almost 2 years) Will the CoolerMaster Elite 430 with 1 graphics card fit the fan on average? | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
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SonSon
United States106 Posts
My computer freezes for around 3-5 seconds. This only happens sometimes when I start up Firefox, sometimes when I create a new tab in Firefox, and finish a game of Heroes of Newerth. It doesn't happen often. I'm assuming it's loading or something, but I'm worried. The computer also makes a small loading noise when it does this. Any ideas what it could be? I was thinking maybe the hard drive. Any suggestions are appreciated. | ||
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epikAnglory
United States1120 Posts
On July 19 2011 12:56 JingleHell wrote: The 2500 just has the multi locked at a certain point, preventing high OC's. I believe 3.7 is achievable. The Hyper 212 + is $50 on Newegg =O, for a 0.4 gHz overclock, would this cheap fan do the job: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103061 I can probably use the saved money from the 2500k on that. | ||
Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
Core i7-2600k and Gigabyte Z68A-D3 - $405 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.689881 Crucial 2 x 2GB DDR3 RAM - $36 (may as well get the same kit again for 4 sticks total) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148262 EVGA GTX 560 Ti -AR (lifetime warranty on registration) - $230, $205 AMIR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130604 Crucial M4 64GB SSD - $115 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441 Samsung Spinpoint F4 EcoGreen 1.5TB - $60 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152287 Antec High Current Gamer 520W - $50 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371047 Cooler Master HAF 912 - $47 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233 | ||
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epikAnglory
United States1120 Posts
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=24077388 Planning to overclock to 3.7 to 4.0 gHz (Can someone please check if the PSU is compatible with the Mobo) | ||
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