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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.
epikAnglory
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States1120 Posts
August 18 2011 01:45 GMT
#9841
How would one plug in integrated graphics card? I know it is "into the motherboard", but is there an HDMI port in the I/O board on something, or do you just put the wire through a PCI bay and into the motherboard?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138311
Would this work with an i3 2100 integrated graphics? What does "open box" in a motherboard description on Newegg mean?
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Madoga
Profile Joined January 2011
Netherlands471 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-18 02:05:57
August 18 2011 01:52 GMT
#9842
If you had actually tried to read the description(or look at the picture). It sais it has:
D-Sub + DVI and 1x HDMI
Yes it would work with a 2100.

Open box means that the box has been opened and they might have used the board once(or not). Or its a product that has been return for w/e reason. Though, usually if thats the case it sais 'openbox return', or something along those lines. It just means the box has been opened and someone might have used it. You either trust them or you dont. If you trust them its no problem, if you dont, dont get it.

[edit]
from newegg:
'Open Box

Looking for a bargain? Newegg's Open Box Store is the place to find them!

Open box items are previously-owned products that have been returned to Newegg.com. This store includes products from across our website, often including items such as laptops, LCD and plasma TVs, monitors and computer systems. Please bear in mind that due to the varying quality of testing, you are taking a risk when purchasing open box products.

Open box items carry a limited return policy and should be tested thoroughly when they are received. Be sure to read the open box return policy before you purchase one of these items.'

Rachnar
Profile Joined October 2010
France1526 Posts
August 18 2011 02:01 GMT
#9843
Open box are generally not that much cheaper, so i personally would advise against it, unless you have a massive reduction in the price
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skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
August 18 2011 02:16 GMT
#9844
Smoking hot deal for any Canadians looking to build soon or want an extra power supply:

Antec Earthwatts 650w for $40: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=59339&promoid=1365
epikAnglory
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States1120 Posts
August 18 2011 02:48 GMT
#9845
Thanks guys, I ordered it already! It came down to $400 without a monitor or OS, 500 with an OS.
4 GB DDR3 Ram
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Intel Core i3 2100
Nvidia GT 430 1 GB
1 TB HDD

My mother said since it was my idea to build it for him she raised my budget a little, so I decided to make my dad's life easier and made it a bit better. Thanks a lot guys!
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colblitz
Profile Joined June 2011
United States41 Posts
August 18 2011 03:04 GMT
#9846
Hey everyone, just wanted to get quick opinions on Newegg's Shell Shocker for today before I give in the impulse

http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx?cm_sp=ShellShocker-_-11-147-145-_-08172011_3
Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
August 18 2011 03:14 GMT
#9847
It's a combo 4-port Ethernet router / dual-band 802.11n (backwards compatible with 802.11a, b, and g) access point. i.e. a wireless router.

Antenna configuration is 3:3:2 on both 2.4 GHz and 5.2 GHz bands I think. 3 antennas for uplink and downlink, but only 2 spatial streams (hence max 300 Mbps link rate). Transmit power is kind of typical for a home networking access point. However, with no external antennas, it may have slightly worse coverage than some other models.

It's supported by DD-WRT, tomato, maybe other 3rd-party firmwares.

As for reliability...it's a recertified product. Even the non-refurb version doesn't have the best reviews, though it's not bad for a home networking product. Who knows why it was sent in by the first owner. It's like $72 on Amazon (refurb) with about 3.5 stars:
http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Linksys-Refurbished-High-Performance-Wireless-N-Router/dp/B003VY83HO
colblitz
Profile Joined June 2011
United States41 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-18 03:37:07
August 18 2011 03:17 GMT
#9848
Ack! Sorry, wrong link - I was looking at the Rosewill case, not the router >.>

EDIT: correct link - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147145
EDIT 2: a quick comparison to the Antec 900 would be awesome
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021
JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-18 03:38:09
August 18 2011 03:36 GMT
#9849
If you just really want a cheap case with some gamer styling, that's a similarly bad option to anything else normally in that price range. There's no such thing as a good cheap case with gamer styling, there's just varying levels of mediocrity.

I think NZXT usually comes closer than most other brands to decent quality at a low price with that sort of look, but their cases vary from utter shit to slightly less mediocre than other cheap "gamer" cases.
colblitz
Profile Joined June 2011
United States41 Posts
August 18 2011 03:38 GMT
#9850
@JingleHell - hmm, I see. What makes a case "good"?
JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-18 03:42:49
August 18 2011 03:41 GMT
#9851
On August 18 2011 12:38 colblitz wrote:
@JingleHell - hmm, I see. What makes a case "good"?


Objectively or subjectively?

Objectively, airflow, noise reduction, weight, durability, expansion capabilities. You won't likely get all of those in one case, certainly not cheap.

Subjectively, noise quality, looks, gimmicks.

If I missed anything, I blame the fact that I should have been asleep a half hour ago.
colblitz
Profile Joined June 2011
United States41 Posts
August 18 2011 03:45 GMT
#9852
Seems like a good part of the objective metrics you'd know mostly through experience, which doesn't really help me. Good thing you guys are here :D
Womwomwom
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
5930 Posts
August 18 2011 03:59 GMT
#9853
That case probably won't be able to properly fit full height CPU coolers thanks to the stupid side fan. You *might* be able to get away with a Gelid Tranquillo however.
epikAnglory
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States1120 Posts
August 18 2011 05:16 GMT
#9854
I find the Coolermaster HAF 430 to be a good case, I built a computer with a friend with that case, and it definitely is a high-quality and flashy case for its price ($50)..
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gruff
Profile Joined September 2010
Sweden2276 Posts
August 18 2011 07:13 GMT
#9855
On August 18 2011 07:45 Catch wrote:
@skyR

Sounds good, thanks for the fast reply :D I just noticed a guy who came in here and did the same thing so I figured I should as well.

But thank you, I just wanted to kind of lay out what I was going to do, but you are right.

Thanks for the info and the help, I'll be back in a few months.


If you start out with reading this thread, look at what people want and what builds they are recommended you'll get a very good idea at what direction you want to go (if you were building right this instance). I've been doing the same for the last month. Most things you don't understand you can search for, google or ask here.

I can also recommend doing a simple list, in excel for instance, where you list the different parts of your build, what they cost, where you'd get them from and so on to get a good overview. Then you can easily adjust if something better comes up. It will also help do judge the suggestions you get later on. Some posters you know are trustworthy while others may or may not be if you don't recognize them.
epikAnglory
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States1120 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-18 07:35:11
August 18 2011 07:34 GMT
#9856
I agree, many builds are repetitive (though I shouldn't be talking because SkyR gave me at least 6 builds since I met him =D). With a budget of 600-900 of what most people ask, you get the exact same responses on average:

XFX or that NeoGreen/Earthwatts/Something PSU
ATI 6850, 6870, GTX 560 TI
4 GB RAM or 8 GB RAM
i5 2500k
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TdX
Profile Joined February 2011
Singapore290 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-18 08:19:47
August 18 2011 08:18 GMT
#9857
This is my build:
My monitor resolution is 1680*1050
I don't do overclocking by the way.

Asus P8-H67M-LE Motherboard
Intel core i5-2500
Kingston Hyper-X 1600 Mhz 2GB * 2
Sapphire HD 6770 1GB DDR5
Andyson 550W PSU
CM Elite 310 Case
WD Caviar Black 1TB

Total 975 SGD = 807 USD
Any comments appreciated.
GGGGGGGGGGG
Gattaca.usa
Profile Joined October 2010
131 Posts
August 18 2011 09:58 GMT
#9858
what current MOBO's will be able to run the new ivy bridge chips? I've read that it needs to be PCI E 3.0 compatible but I don't see any of those.

i have this MOBO http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130571

will that be able to run ivy bridge or update to PCI E 3.0? or when ivy bridge comes out will i need to buy a new MOBO too?
Bleak
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Turkey3059 Posts
August 18 2011 11:53 GMT
#9859
I think my computer is using the integrated graphics of the motherboard instead of my HD 6950. When I look at Piriform Speccy program, it shows the resolution setting near another setting, opposed to my graphics card. How can I fix this?
"I am a beacon of knowledge blazing out across a black sea of ignorance. "
Rachnar
Profile Joined October 2010
France1526 Posts
August 18 2011 12:00 GMT
#9860
Check the drivers already
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