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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.
89vision
Profile Joined September 2010
United States70 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-21 07:00:41
October 21 2011 06:20 GMT
#13461
This is what I have so far:

i5 2500K
MSI P67A-G43
N460GTX HAWK
Antec Earthwatts 650W 80+bronze
Mushkin 2x4gb 1333mhz
Seagate 1TB Barracuda 7200rpm


need a case, monitor, cpu cooler, optical drive, and OS

I don't know how much I care if I can watch Blu rays, I don't need to burn them that's for sure.
I know the hyper 212 is recommended alot, but something a little nicer, like $40 range is cool if I can get one a little quieter.

Spent so far: $552.94 (497.94AMIR)


An itch only a deadlift can scratch
nalgene
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada2153 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-21 07:05:09
October 21 2011 07:04 GMT
#13462
for the sandybridge...

BSOD codes for overclocking
0x101 = increase vcore
0x124 = increase/decrease vcore or QPI/VTT...have to test to see which one it is
0x0A = unstable RAM/IMC, increase QPI first, if that doesn't work increase vcore
0x1E = increase vcore
0x3B = increase vcore
0x3D = increase vcore
0xD1 = QPI/VTT, increase/decrease as necessary, can also be unstable Ram, raise Ram voltage
0x9C = QPI/VTT most likely, but increasing vcore has helped in some instances
0x50 = RAM timings/Frequency or uncore multi unstable, increase RAM voltage or adjust QPI/VTT, or lower uncore if you're higher than 2x
0x109 = Not enough or too Much memory voltage
0x116 = Low IOH (NB) voltage, GPU issue (most common when running multi-GPU/overclocking GPU)
0x7E = Corrupted OS file, possibly from overclocking. Run sfc /scannow and chkdsk /r

useful info if anyone wants ( not 100% accurate ) taken from another site
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nam nam
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden4672 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-21 07:07:48
October 21 2011 07:07 GMT
#13463
@89vision
Are you asking for help or just telling? Do you have a lot of bluray disks? If not then buying a bluray player "just in case" is probably uncessesary. You can get an external if it comes to that. Just get a Samsung SH-222AB or something in that range. I'm not sure why you want a more expensive cooler but Geldid Tranquillo is decent and in that price range. If you can find the Scythe Mugen 3 for that price it's also an option. Case and monitor is usually more of a preference. Just read in the thread what's being recommended for miditowers (Cooler master 912+ and such). For monitor it comes down to how much you want to spend.
89vision
Profile Joined September 2010
United States70 Posts
October 21 2011 07:12 GMT
#13464
Asking for help about the cooler mostly. I've read the 212 is kind of loud, but if I go with a case like a lian li or something designed to be quiet will that have a greater impact on noise than spending $20 more on a quieter cooler?
An itch only a deadlift can scratch
gruff
Profile Joined September 2010
Sweden2276 Posts
October 21 2011 08:16 GMT
#13465
If you use variable fans speeds on you cpu heatsink (changing depending on temp) then it can often be drowned out by the case and gpu fans under load. If the choice is between a quiet(er) cpu fan and a sound isolating case, I'd take the case since it helps against both. That said I don't know how much difference in $20 would do (also more expensive heatsinks can often be louder because of increased cooling capacity). I don't believe the hyper 212 is that bad anyway in the noise department so if you can afford something like a Fractal design R3 case then I'd focus on that primarily.
jacosajh
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
2919 Posts
October 21 2011 08:23 GMT
#13466
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004FPYL9C?is=300&in=4

Anyone seen this yet? So tempting. Hd 6970 for $100 less...
Rachnar
Profile Joined October 2010
France1526 Posts
October 21 2011 08:33 GMT
#13467
Are those hd6970 at 220$ ?
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Womwomwom
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
5930 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-21 10:03:21
October 21 2011 10:03 GMT
#13468
Yes. Predictably, they're out of stock. A week or two ago, Amazon was selling HD 6870s for like $130...Amazon is a pretty sweet place for the odd product (I think they still have the cheapest Silverstone FT02s).
Clockworkkkk
Profile Joined October 2011
21 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-21 10:10:05
October 21 2011 10:08 GMT
#13469
My computer build

CPU- intel core i5-2500k (209$)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115073

MOBO- CrossfireX SATA3 USB Motherboard (135$)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=59095&vpn=P67A-G43 (B3)&manufacture=MSI/MicroStar

RAM- Core i5 1.5v memory kit (4gb) (34$)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=42745&vpn=F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL&manufacture=G.Skill&promoid=1208

GPU- XFX Radeon HD 6950 Video Card (180$)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=63985&vpn=HD685XZCFC&manufacture=XFX&promoid=1208

PSU- OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W power supply (100$)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=35456&vpn=OCZ700MXSP&manufacture=OCZ Technology

HD- Seagate Barracuda Internal Hard Drive OEM (65$)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=58746&vpn=ST31000524AS&manufacture=Seagate

DVD Drive- LG Internal 22X SUPER-MULTI Drive Black Pata OEM (25$)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57902&vpn=GH22NP21&manufacture=LG Electronics&promoid=1208

Total=748$

I am strictly using the computer for streaming console shooters with the black magic intensity pro. im looking to stream at 1080i @ 60fps or 720p @60fps/30fps. and might be doing a little gaming when Diablo 3 comes out. Is this a good build?? any suggestions/advice would be much appreciated
Legatus Lanius
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
2135 Posts
October 21 2011 10:44 GMT
#13470
harddrive prices gone up worldwide?
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Rasva_Pallo
Profile Joined September 2010
Finland126 Posts
October 21 2011 11:52 GMT
#13471
I got myself a new computer and this thread helped me a lot. I forgot to say this earlier so I'll say it now Thank you very much, you were really helpfull.
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John Madden
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
American Samoa894 Posts
October 21 2011 11:58 GMT
#13472
On October 21 2011 19:44 Legatus Lanius wrote:
harddrive prices gone up worldwide?

Seem to be going down for me, i'm waiting for aorund $100 3tb drives.
FOOTBALL
AlbertHR
Profile Joined June 2011
Indonesia65 Posts
October 21 2011 14:20 GMT
#13473
I have a question : I've been seeing people put both the SSD and HDD together in one PC.... They say that SSD is used for performance and HDD is used for storage...

I don't really get it,, so where will you store all the programs ? (like Win 7, Starcraft 2, etc).. how will they divide the usage of the SSD and HDD ??

Playing to get better, Get better to Win !!
nam nam
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden4672 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-21 14:29:28
October 21 2011 14:27 GMT
#13474
The reason people buy both ssd and hdd is because ssds are expensive as f.... You put the os and programs you use often on the ssd for faster loading times and such. Depending on the size of the ssd you either use the hdd for storage and/or installing other programs that don't fit on the ssd. Just think of it as 2 hdds, one being faster than the other. Nothing strange really.

Westerhound
Profile Joined October 2010
Finland69 Posts
October 21 2011 14:54 GMT
#13475
Anyone with experience with the Xigmatek Gaia heatsink? How the actual fuck are you meant to put in the anti-vibration rubbers into the hole... :I
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
October 21 2011 15:18 GMT
#13476
On October 21 2011 19:44 Legatus Lanius wrote:
harddrive prices gone up worldwide?


Because of Thailand flooding.
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
October 21 2011 15:41 GMT
#13477
On October 21 2011 19:08 Clockworkkkk wrote:+ Show Spoiler +
My computer build

CPU- intel core i5-2500k (209$)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115073

MOBO- CrossfireX SATA3 USB Motherboard (135$)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=59095&vpn=P67A-G43 (B3)&manufacture=MSI/MicroStar

RAM- Core i5 1.5v memory kit (4gb) (34$)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=42745&vpn=F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL&manufacture=G.Skill&promoid=1208

GPU- XFX Radeon HD 6950 Video Card (180$)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=63985&vpn=HD685XZCFC&manufacture=XFX&promoid=1208

PSU- OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W power supply (100$)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=35456&vpn=OCZ700MXSP&manufacture=OCZ Technology

HD- Seagate Barracuda Internal Hard Drive OEM (65$)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=58746&vpn=ST31000524AS&manufacture=Seagate

DVD Drive- LG Internal 22X SUPER-MULTI Drive Black Pata OEM (25$)
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57902&vpn=GH22NP21&manufacture=LG Electronics&promoid=1208

Total=748$

I am strictly using the computer for streaming console shooters with the black magic intensity pro. im looking to stream at 1080i @ 60fps or 720p @60fps/30fps. and might be doing a little gaming when Diablo 3 comes out. Is this a good build?? any suggestions/advice would be much appreciated


NCIX is a Canadian retailer, Newegg is an American retailer. Different pricing... newegg.com does not ship to Canada and ncix.com does not ship to the states.

You don't need a 700w power supply ... A ~500w power supply or even less like the XFX Core Edition 450 for $50 ($30 after mail in rebate) is perfectly capable of such a configuration.

You also don't need a Radeon HD6950 since it's just going to be a paperweight in your configuration.

You also need a capture card, no?

The G43 for $130 is also overpriced... this can be found for like $120 or lower.
lSasquatchl
Profile Joined February 2011
United States309 Posts
October 21 2011 17:08 GMT
#13478
On October 21 2011 23:54 Westerhound wrote:
Anyone with experience with the Xigmatek Gaia heatsink? How the actual fuck are you meant to put in the anti-vibration rubbers into the hole... :I


I think I read you need to pull them through from the other side with a pair of needle nose pliers.
Shikyo
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Finland33997 Posts
October 21 2011 17:15 GMT
#13479
http://clunk.org.uk/reviews/xigmatek-gaia-sd1283-cpu-cooler-review/Page-5.html

Does this help despite being a different socket?
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Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
October 21 2011 17:20 GMT
#13480
Clockworkkkk already has the capture card I think. If just light gaming possibly for Diablo 3, I'd just get a Z68 motherboard like an Asrock Z68 Pro3 ($105):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157251

Run integrated graphics for now, and buy a graphics card if you actually do want to play Diablo 3 at higher than lowest settings. By the time D3 is out, there will probably be new graphics cards on the market. And unless you want to max out the graphics settings, you won't need anything nearly as expensive as a HD 6950.

The RAM also looks suspiciously expensive for just 4GB.
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