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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Europa
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On October 25 2011 14:46 skyR wrote: By the time games support six cores, all the processors currently available will be beyond obsolete. Starcraft II isn't graphic intensive at all and is heavily dependent on the CPU. Upgrading to a 2500k will help since its IPC is much higher than that of a second generation Phenom. Okay, so the Phenom X6 is out of the question then. I also want to play games such as Battlefield 3, Oblivion, Guild Wars, etc. With this in mind, should I go the i5 route or the i7 route? | ||
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Medrea
10003 Posts
DX11 ALC892 How do I access the graphic equalizer? I know once upon a time they removed it from the drivers. Can I get it back? If not, what equalizer program should I be using. Google is only moderately helpful. Many responses are ancient or not even referring to HD audio instead referring to AC97 | ||
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Nihilite
Netherlands61 Posts
Intel core I5 2500K https://www.afuture.nl/products/156705/BX80623I52500K_Intel_Core_i5_2500K_Boxed.html Asrock P67 Pro3 (B3) https://www.afuture.nl/products/216420/P67_PRO3_B3_Asrock_P67_Pro3_-B3-.html G.Skill 8GB DDR3 1333 Mhz https://www.afuture.nl/products/171674/F3-10600CL9D-8GBNT_G-Skill_8GB_DDR3_DIMM.html Sapphire HD 6950 1GB GDDR5 https://www.afuture.nl/products/256660/11188-09-40G_Sapphire_HD_6950_1GB_GDDR5_PCIE.html WD Caviar Blue (750 GB) https://www.afuture.nl/products/123024/WD7500AALX_Western_digital_Caviar_Blue-_750GB.html Corsair CX500 V2 https://www.afuture.nl/products/250467/CMPSU-500CXV2EU_Corsair_CX500_V2.html Xigmatek Gaia SD1283 https://www.afuture.nl/products/129268/CAC-SXHH3-U08_Xigmatek_Gaia_SD1283.html I just choose a cheap optical drive/case (not sure how much this matters?): https://www.afuture.nl/products/17035/SH-D163C-BEBE_Samsung_SH-D163C.html http://azerty.nl/0-1044-355700/xigmatek-asgard-window-midto.html (sorry in advance for linking to a dutch site, but I hope you can get the necessary information from it) So with this list in mind I have some questions: - The price of this comes down to 720 euro~, my budget is 800 euro so if necessary I could still spend abit more. Which part would I be looking at upgrading first if anything, considering I want to use the pc for gaming (upcoming titles such as skyrim/guild wars 2) and streaming? - What would the advantages be over having a 2GB video card instead of 1GB? (depending on where I order the price difference isn’t much) - What would the advantages be of having 1600 Mhz RAM instead of 1333 Mhz? (The price difference is only about 5 euro’s) - Would I be able to overclock this pc? (wasn’t my intention initially, but a friend adviced me that I should look at being able too since it would probably save having to upgrade my pc for a little while longer) or would I need a better cooler? - Any general advice on better options is obviously appreciated. :D | ||
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nam nam
Sweden4672 Posts
On October 25 2011 16:24 Medrea wrote: Simple question. Using Realtek HD Audio. Driver version 6.0.1.6482 DX11 ALC892 How do I access the graphic equalizer? I know once upon a time they removed it from the drivers. Can I get it back? If not, what equalizer program should I be using. Google is only moderately helpful. Many responses are ancient or not even referring to HD audio instead referring to AC97 Don't you get Realtek HD audio manager when you install the drivers? It should have an equalizer. Should be at the program bar (down right), maybe under hidden icons. Or maybe I'm misunderstanding what you are asking. | ||
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Medrea
10003 Posts
On October 25 2011 17:03 nam nam wrote: Don't you get Realtek HD audio manager when you install the drivers? It should have an equalizer. Should be at the program bar (down right), maybe under hidden icons. Or maybe I'm misunderstanding what you are asking. Yes I have the audio manager. Equalizer is not part of the manager. They removed it years ago much to the chagrin of everybody. | ||
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nam nam
Sweden4672 Posts
You are not talking about this equalizer?: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/340/realtekeq.jpg/ I know I saw that. | ||
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Medrea
10003 Posts
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nam nam
Sweden4672 Posts
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Medrea
10003 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://dl.dropbox.com/u/34863088/Soundeffects.png) How do I activate the fabled sound effects tab? | ||
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Melancholia
United States717 Posts
I know we're getting close to Black Friday, but this was a good enough deal that I think pulling the trigger was worth it. I don't think I'm likely to find much better than $700 pre-tax for these specs during the sales. | ||
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nam nam
Sweden4672 Posts
On October 25 2011 17:46 Medrea wrote: My drivers are the latest. + Show Spoiler + How do I activate the fabled sound effects tab? Hmm, weird. I'll have to check with my friend. I don't think he did anything special to get the equalizer but I'm not 100 % sure. I know I played around with it though so I know it's possible. | ||
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Medrea
10003 Posts
EDIT: I bet through editing the registry I can still manipulate the equalizer as if it was there. That sounds extremely tedious though... Maybe someone can recommend a good equalizer then since this seems pretty unfixable. | ||
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Deckkie
Netherlands1595 Posts
I am going to buy a pc that has the AMD Radeon 6850 1GB in it. I can spent another 78 euro extra to get a Nvidia GTX560TI 1GB in it instead. Or I can spent another 97 euro extra to get a AMD Radeon 6950 2GB in it. Is it worth it to spent the extra money on one of these video cards? I pretty much only play sc2. edit: Thanks nihlon, you saved me some buck! | ||
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nihlon
Sweden5581 Posts
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Cronosc2
Germany108 Posts
this http://www.hisdigital.com/de/product2-647.shtml instead of http://www.hisdigital.com/de/product2-649.shtml the bottom one costs 96€ and top 116€ is the 20€ worth the money? | ||
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Eppa!
Sweden4641 Posts
What is your budget? limit is 9000 skr or around 1000 € . Do not need to include monitor. What is your resolution? I want to be able to use widescreen nothing fancy at most 1600x900 What are you using it for? Gaming, internet and open office. What is your upgrade cycle? Around 2 years When do you plan on building it? Asap Do you plan on overclocking? no Do you need an Operating System? yes Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? Not unless its highly recommended. Where are you buying your parts from? http://www.webhallen.com/hardvara/ http://www.kjell.com/ (both are sadly in swedish) Or any EU store that can ship to sweden at an affordable price. | ||
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Deckkie
Netherlands1595 Posts
Basicly I am going to buy the following pc: http://pc-samenstellen.nl/intel-game-computer?tab=configuratie#samenstellen its 700 euro but I have a 800 euro budget (no windows needed  )What can I best upgrade with the extra 100 euros? | ||
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Irby
United States55 Posts
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Madoga
Netherlands471 Posts
On October 25 2011 21:51 Deckkie wrote: I already made a post (thanks again nihlon) Basicly I am going to buy the following pc: http://pc-samenstellen.nl/intel-game-computer?tab=configuratie#samenstellen its 700 euro but I have a 800 euro budget (no windows needed )What can I best upgrade with the extra 100 euros? You can get a better pc for less if you specificly sellect the components yourself and let an online store build it for you. for example: Asrock p67 pro 3 i5 2500k Gelid tranquillo rev 2 DVD/RW 8gb 1333mhz cl9 ram HD6850 WD caviar blue 1tb Corsair CX430 v2 Pick a case you like 30-50 euro?? Assembly Costs roughly 670 euro at shops like Afuture.nl and Azerty.nl. | ||
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