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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.
pog0
Profile Joined June 2010
United States30 Posts
October 08 2011 19:02 GMT
#12681
Thanks for the info SkyR.
Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
October 08 2011 19:15 GMT
#12682
On October 09 2011 03:52 skyR wrote:
His power supply is still well within warranty so there is no need to waste money on a new one when it can just be RMA'ed.


Yeah actually nevermind, RMA is a better option than buying a new one, if you want to go without a unit for a while. But maybe you can convince Corsair to cross ship.

On October 09 2011 03:54 flipstorm wrote:
If it is a failing PSU, I have no idea how to test it other than buying a new PSU and seeing if the problems continue. But like I said I didn't have any crashing problems before July and my PSU seems pretty solid (all the reviews were good when I bought it) so I guess I've never really thought of that as the problem.


You can measure the voltages with a multimeter (e.g. measure across a yellow wire pin and black wire pin on a molex connector to see what the nominal +12V is at). You won't get too much of a good idea without an oscilloscope worth at least a few hundred dollars though. So the best most consumers can do is to just get a new one and see if that helps, which is a dumb troubleshooting idea that I'd hope you could avoid if possible.

All the Corsair 750W units on the market are good, and all are way overkill for your setup. Reviews are about the design, components, and performance, which are good. They're not going to say whether or not the particular unit you own is defective, which is possible.

With that many hardware failures, I'd be suspicious at least.
Shikyo
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Finland33997 Posts
October 08 2011 19:20 GMT
#12683
On October 09 2011 03:28 skyR wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2011 03:24 pog0 wrote:
Any ideas of a good single slot video card? Tryin to get the misses to play SC2 but the MacBook Pro running boot camp isn't the best solution because of heat. Down side is that the computer I have is a Dell Optiplex and I can only run a single slot video card. I don't want to invest that much money if she doesn't show interest.


XFX Radeon HD6770
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150574

Radeon HD5670
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127600

5670 is just bad and is significantly outperformed by 6670 which already is bad value. Though if you don't have Dirt3 this is pretty good:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161386

I don't really get why this wouldn't do as it's only 110$:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150540

Or is there really so little room neither will fit o.O
League of Legends EU West, Platinum III | Yousei Teikoku is the best thing that has ever happened to music.
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
October 08 2011 19:24 GMT
#12684
5670 is not significantly outperformed by the 6670. Both the 5670 and 6670 are priced relatively to how well they perform.

Both cards you linked are dual slot. The person asking specifically asked for a single slot card.
Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
October 08 2011 19:26 GMT
#12685
Yeah actually, what model Dell Optiplex is it? What does it really look like?

Many small cases will only fit half-height video cards, but few will only take a single slot video card, unless the computer already has other expansion cards already in the way. I'm not that familiar with Dell Optiplex models, but I suspect that few or none are mini-ITX, with only one expansion slot? MicroATX is the most common for desktop computers.

Just checking.
TheAppetizer
Profile Joined February 2011
United States146 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-08 20:23:10
October 08 2011 20:14 GMT
#12686
What is your budget?
$600-700 including screens and peripherals.

What is your resolution?
1920x1080

What are you using it for?

I’m making a computer for my dad’s office. He mostly does Word and web browsing. He also wants two 22" screens.

What is your upgrade cycle?
4 years

When do you plan on building it?

ASAP

Do you plan on overclocking?
Nope

Do you need an Operating System?

No, his work provides it.

Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire?
No

Where are you buying your parts from?
Newegg.com and Amazon.com

Other stuff
We also need a 24" monitor for a different computer (separate from the budget). Do you guys have any suggestions? My dad would also like the computer to be as quiet and small as possible. Thanks for your help in advance!
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
October 08 2011 20:38 GMT
#12687
$336:

Intel Celeron G530 @ $57
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116409

Crucial 4GB 1333MHz @ $23
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148346

Asrock H61M-VS @ $54
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241

Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB @ $40 (w/ promo code EMCJKKC53, ends 10/10)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073

DVD Burner @ $17
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151233

Antec Neo Eco 400C @ $45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371029

Fractal Design Define Mini @ $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352011

This leaves you about $250 to $350 for two monitors.
CaM27
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Belgium392 Posts
October 08 2011 21:02 GMT
#12688
HP - G5470frm
Desktop Computer
Windows 7 Édition Familiale Premium 64 authentique
Processeur: Intel Core i3 2100
23' Screen
ATI Radeon HD 6450 (1 Go de mémoire dédiée) avec technologie Avivo
Memory: 4 Go de mémoire DDR3 (1 x 4 Go)
Disque Dur: SATA 1 To 3Gb/s (7 200 tr/min) partition jusqu'à 13 Go pour la récupération du

Hej guys,

What do you think of this setup for this amount of price: 575,99€??
Will it be any good for the coming games etc?



CharlieBrownsc
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada598 Posts
October 08 2011 21:07 GMT
#12689
On October 09 2011 06:02 CaM27 wrote:
HP - G5470frm
Desktop Computer
Windows 7 Édition Familiale Premium 64 authentique
Processeur: Intel Core i3 2100
23' Screen
ATI Radeon HD 6450 (1 Go de mémoire dédiée) avec technologie Avivo
Memory: 4 Go de mémoire DDR3 (1 x 4 Go)
Disque Dur: SATA 1 To 3Gb/s (7 200 tr/min) partition jusqu'à 13 Go pour la récupération du

Hej guys,

What do you think of this setup for this amount of price: 575,99€??
Will it be any good for the coming games etc?





That's terribly overpriced, as with all premades

You could get a 2500k w/ 6870 for that price
SC2 ID: CharlieBrown.318, #1 bitbybit.Prime fan
CaM27
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Belgium392 Posts
October 08 2011 21:21 GMT
#12690
On October 09 2011 06:07 CharlieBrownsc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2011 06:02 CaM27 wrote:
HP - G5470frm
Desktop Computer
Windows 7 Édition Familiale Premium 64 authentique
Processeur: Intel Core i3 2100
23' Screen
ATI Radeon HD 6450 (1 Go de mémoire dédiée) avec technologie Avivo
Memory: 4 Go de mémoire DDR3 (1 x 4 Go)
Disque Dur: SATA 1 To 3Gb/s (7 200 tr/min) partition jusqu'à 13 Go pour la récupération du

Hej guys,

What do you think of this setup for this amount of price: 575,99€??
Will it be any good for the coming games etc?





That's terribly overpriced, as with all premades

You could get a 2500k w/ 6870 for that price


Which one would you guys recommend me to buy http://www.amazon.fr/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_n_0?rh=n:340858031,k:sedatech,n:!340859031,n:427937031&bbn=340859031&keywords=sedatech&ie=UTF8&qid=1318108115&rnid=340859031#/ref=sr_st?keywords=i5 2500k&qid=1318108466&rh=n:340858031,n:!340859031,n:427937031,k:i5 2500k&__mk_fr_FR=ÅMÅZÕÑ&sort=salesrank
Shikyo
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Finland33997 Posts
October 08 2011 21:50 GMT
#12691
they're all garbage, get one from aria.co.uk or pay to build
League of Legends EU West, Platinum III | Yousei Teikoku is the best thing that has ever happened to music.
CaM27
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Belgium392 Posts
October 08 2011 21:56 GMT
#12692
On October 09 2011 06:50 Shikyo wrote:
they're all garbage, get one from aria.co.uk or pay to build


Thanks for replying. Obviously someone that ask advices here has no experience in building a computer. Anyway which one would you recommend from this website? And yeah is it safe to ship one from UK to Belgium?
Rachnar
Profile Joined October 2010
France1526 Posts
October 08 2011 21:59 GMT
#12693
Would you feel up to building it yourself ? It isn't hard
"What if it's a triple DK ?" "Then we cry" "Prepare your handkerchief then ..."
JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-08 22:07:17
October 08 2011 22:04 GMT
#12694
On October 09 2011 06:56 CaM27 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2011 06:50 Shikyo wrote:
they're all garbage, get one from aria.co.uk or pay to build


Thanks for replying. Obviously someone that ask advices here has no experience in building a computer. Anyway which one would you recommend from this website? And yeah is it safe to ship one from UK to Belgium?


Nobody would get experience building a computer without doing it for the first time. Many decide to do just that after finding out how incredibly simple it is in this thread. But hey, being rude to someone giving you advice is a good plan too.

Most of the configurations you linked make me want to vomit without looking at the prices, and if you look at prices, they're all disgusting.
CaM27
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Belgium392 Posts
October 08 2011 22:05 GMT
#12695
On October 09 2011 06:59 Rachnar wrote:
Would you feel up to building it yourself ? It isn't hard


No i'm pretty much a noob in building a PC! Eventough it's easy as many people claim, i don't think i gonna take a shot at it!
CaM27
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Belgium392 Posts
October 08 2011 22:06 GMT
#12696
On October 09 2011 07:04 JingleHell wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2011 06:56 CaM27 wrote:
On October 09 2011 06:50 Shikyo wrote:
they're all garbage, get one from aria.co.uk or pay to build


Thanks for replying. Obviously someone that ask advices here has no experience in building a computer. Anyway which one would you recommend from this website? And yeah is it safe to ship one from UK to Belgium?


Nobody would get experience building a computer without doing it for the first time. Many decide to do just that after finding out how incredibly simple it is in this thread. But hey, being rude to someone giving you advice is a good plan too.


Rude? Wow you're easily offended or i don't know, i just replied to someone, you're quiet the sensitive guy.
Rachnar
Profile Joined October 2010
France1526 Posts
October 08 2011 22:08 GMT
#12697
Still answer questions in the OP if you want us to help you
"What if it's a triple DK ?" "Then we cry" "Prepare your handkerchief then ..."
JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
October 08 2011 22:09 GMT
#12698
On October 09 2011 07:06 CaM27 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2011 07:04 JingleHell wrote:
On October 09 2011 06:56 CaM27 wrote:
On October 09 2011 06:50 Shikyo wrote:
they're all garbage, get one from aria.co.uk or pay to build


Thanks for replying. Obviously someone that ask advices here has no experience in building a computer. Anyway which one would you recommend from this website? And yeah is it safe to ship one from UK to Belgium?


Nobody would get experience building a computer without doing it for the first time. Many decide to do just that after finding out how incredibly simple it is in this thread. But hey, being rude to someone giving you advice is a good plan too.


Rude? Wow you're easily offended or i don't know, i just replied to someone, you're quiet the sensitive guy.


Edit button. Learn it, live it, love it. Two posts in a row is epic.

Let me narrow down the "rude" part since you're having trouble figuring it out.

Thanks for replying. Obviously someone that ask advices here has no experience in building a computer.


That whole "no experience" bit pretty much makes the whole reply a smartass comment.
Medrea
Profile Joined May 2011
10003 Posts
October 08 2011 22:13 GMT
#12699
On October 09 2011 07:06 CaM27 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2011 07:04 JingleHell wrote:
On October 09 2011 06:56 CaM27 wrote:
On October 09 2011 06:50 Shikyo wrote:
they're all garbage, get one from aria.co.uk or pay to build


Thanks for replying. Obviously someone that ask advices here has no experience in building a computer. Anyway which one would you recommend from this website? And yeah is it safe to ship one from UK to Belgium?


Nobody would get experience building a computer without doing it for the first time. Many decide to do just that after finding out how incredibly simple it is in this thread. But hey, being rude to someone giving you advice is a good plan too.


Rude? Wow you're easily offended or i don't know, i just replied to someone, you're quiet the sensitive guy.


Heh, I thought the "obviously" part was a little snarky. Either way, we are all going to recommend buying your own components since installation is easy to pick up, if you have ANYBODY around you that is good with computers youll be able to pick it up in no time flat.
twitch.tv/medrea
CaM27
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Belgium392 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-08 22:36:15
October 08 2011 22:17 GMT
#12700
Budget: 950€ / 1500€
Resolution: No clue. I need to buy a monitor.
Usage: Gaming/Internet/Poker - No streaming, no Photshop,
Upgrade cycle: 2years +
When? Next week/October
Overclocking? No
OS? I guess i have Win7 from my dell laptop - This should work right i don't need to buy a new one for a new key, right?
Gpu for crossfire? I got no clue, i guess not
Where? I'm from Belgium and there is this hugh commercial Center in Kortrijk and they got a media center called saturn. Apparently their prices are looking to be cheap. This is the place where i gonna buy them normally.

And yes you guys convinced me to build it up. I better not screw it up
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