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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Alryk
United States2718 Posts
On February 15 2012 16:04 Melancholia wrote: One more attempt at laptop advice : ( Budget: $1200 Resolution: 1920x1080 17" screen (higher if a miracle can be found) Use: Gaming and emulators will be the most taxing use. My goal is to maximize gaming power within my budget, I'll find ways to use any power I can get in that dollar range. Overclocking: If necessary and if the cooling is sufficient to allow it. Upgrade Cycle: Difficult to predict at this point, so let's say 3 years. Three months ago I got a Dell XPS 17 for $900 after tax with an i7 2670, Geforce 555m, 1TB hard drive, 8GB ram, and a 17.3" 1920x1080 screen. I'm back in the market because it was stolen, and would like to at least match those specs. I don't expect to find a deal that good in just a few weeks of looking when it took 4 months before. Right now I'm looking for advice on where to look for a good deal, as well as what brands I should avoid no matter the deal. I'm not sure this is the right thread, but either way, the only thing I can say is try the Asus G74 series, I know that it's pretty reliable, if you are ok with the look. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On February 15 2012 15:48 Grampz wrote:+ Show Spoiler + What is your budget? 500-600$ What is your resolution? 1440x900 / 1280x1024 What are you using it for? Streaming starcraft 2, gaming What is your upgrade cycle? Whenever something dies, i replace it. Overall, probably 3 years When do you plan on building it? Not sure to be honest...within next month 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? No Where are you buying your parts from? Anywhere $503 Intel Pentium G850 & DVD Burner @ $94 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.822380 Redition 4GB 1333MHz @ $18 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148366 Sapphire Radeon HD6770 @ $100 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102940 Biostar H61MGC @ $50 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138332 Corsair CX430 V2 @ $38 (w/ promo code EMCNHJN69, ends 2/16) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026 Coolermaster Elite 370 @ $32 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=55447 Seagate Barracuda 500GB @ $76 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&promoid=1029 Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 @ $95 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=45271&promoid=1029 | ||
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AAyeR
United States138 Posts
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AAyeR
United States138 Posts
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iRemNanT
United States51 Posts
1200-1300$ What is your resolution? 1680x1050 What are you using it for? Starcraft 2, Diablo 3, Dota 2 What is your upgrade cycle? 1-2 years When do you plan on building it? 1-2 weeks 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? No Where are you buying your parts from? Anywhere really (US) Would also need a case and a monitor if you can, basically an all new build. Thanks!  | ||
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AAyeR
United States138 Posts
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Josh_rakoons
United Kingdom1158 Posts
On February 16 2012 14:46 AAyeR wrote: it only does the whinny sound when my pc is turned off, and once i press the switch in the back it instantly goes away, will i damage the computer by switching it off, after i have turned it off? i really don't wanna damage my cpu components Can you tell us where exactly the sound is coming from? I've heard instances of the monitor whining and the PSU. But never the CPU o.o | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On February 16 2012 14:34 AAyeR wrote:+ Show Spoiler + u guys need to stop reccomending the corssair CX430 it's horrible, makes a whinny noise, there is about 4 pages of complains on newegg reviews, spend the extra money, get something that is not terrible, I have to turn off my computer every night from behind the tower to keep it from squeeling. I am surprised that skyr is suggesting this product, he must have never purchased one. I tried turning off sidestepping, and i can't find CE1, maybe that would help, could u help me with this skyr? Coil whine does not make a unit horrible. All power supplies can exhibit coil whine, it's just that Corsair units (or maybe specifically the CXv2 series) exhibit this issue more for whatever reason. If it's such a bother to you than RMA it. On February 16 2012 14:46 iRemNanT wrote:+ Show Spoiler + What is your budget? 1200-1300$ What is your resolution? 1680x1050 What are you using it for? Starcraft 2, Diablo 3, Dota 2 What is your upgrade cycle? 1-2 years When do you plan on building it? 1-2 weeks 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? No Where are you buying your parts from? Anywhere really (US) Would also need a case and a monitor if you can, basically an all new build. Thanks! $925 for the configuration, about $1200 with a Dell Ultrasharp. Intel Core i5 2400 @ $185 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=57964&promoid=1315 Asrock H61M U3S3 @ $70 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157236 Sapphire Radeon HD6870 & PNY 2x4GB 1333MHz @ $198 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.817328 Rosewill Capstone 450 @ $70 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182066 Crucial M4 128GB @ $165 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442 Seagate Barracuda 500GB @ $76 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&promoid=1315 Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 @ $95 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=45271&promoid=1315 Coolermaster HAF 912 @ $50 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=55583&promoid=1315 DVD Burner @ $16 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=45244&promoid=1315 Dell Ultrasharp U2412H (1920x1200) http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=dhs&sku=320-2676 or Dell Ultrasharp U2312HM (1080p) http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=dhs&sku=320-2807 If you want a 120Hz monitor or further recommendations / understanding of monitors than take a look at the monitor thread: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=308280 | ||
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Grampz
United States2147 Posts
On February 16 2012 09:42 skyR wrote: $503 Intel Pentium G850 & DVD Burner @ $94 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.822380 Redition 4GB 1333MHz @ $18 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148366 Sapphire Radeon HD6770 @ $100 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102940 Biostar H61MGC @ $50 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138332 Corsair CX430 V2 @ $38 (w/ promo code EMCNHJN69, ends 2/16) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026 Coolermaster Elite 370 @ $32 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=55447 Seagate Barracuda 500GB @ $76 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&promoid=1029 Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 @ $95 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=45271&promoid=1029 will that dual core stream good? | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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pogy
Croatia13 Posts
I have a i5 2500k, hd 6850, asrock p67pro3, 8gig of gskill ripjaws, 7200rpm hdd. Thanks in advance! | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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pogy
Croatia13 Posts
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Shauni
4077 Posts
On February 16 2012 15:55 skyR wrote: Coil whine does not make a unit horrible. All power supplies can exhibit coil whine, it's just that Corsair units (or maybe specifically the CXv2 series) exhibit this issue more for whatever reason. If it's such a bother to you than RMA it. Well, it makes the units less attractive. If a lot of the units have coil whine, then what's the point of recommending it? I don't think anybody wants a PSU with coil whine... There are other nice units besides corsair in that range. | ||
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iRemNanT
United States51 Posts
On February 16 2012 15:55 skyR wrote: Coil whine does not make a unit horrible. All power supplies can exhibit coil whine, it's just that Corsair units (or maybe specifically the CXv2 series) exhibit this issue more for whatever reason. If it's such a bother to you than RMA it. $925 for the configuration, about $1200 with a Dell Ultrasharp. Intel Core i5 2400 @ $185 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=57964&promoid=1315 Asrock H61M U3S3 @ $70 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157236 Sapphire Radeon HD6870 & PNY 2x4GB 1333MHz @ $198 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.817328 Rosewill Capstone 450 @ $70 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182066 Crucial M4 128GB @ $165 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442 Seagate Barracuda 500GB @ $76 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&promoid=1315 Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 @ $95 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=45271&promoid=1315 Coolermaster HAF 912 @ $50 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=55583&promoid=1315 DVD Burner @ $16 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=45244&promoid=1315 Dell Ultrasharp U2412H (1920x1200) http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=dhs&sku=320-2676 or Dell Ultrasharp U2312HM (1080p) http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=dhs&sku=320-2807 If you want a 120Hz monitor or further recommendations / understanding of monitors than take a look at the monitor thread: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=308280 wow awesome man! thanks alot, any recommendations for a case though? | ||
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Divine-Sneaker
Denmark1225 Posts
There's no actual budget, but of course the price would be preffered as low as possible without having to rely on unreliable hardware. What is your resolution? 1680x1050 or 1900x1080 What are you using it for? I was told it's exclusively to be used for regular office work and internet browsing. What is your upgrade cycle? A fairly long upgrade cycle, like 4 years+ I however don't expect it to be an issue with the purpose of it. When do you plan on building it? Within a couple weeks, but the sooner the better of course. Do you plan on overclocking? No Do you need an Operating System? Yes, although my friend might have the option of getting it with student rebate. Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? No Where are you buying your parts from? Any known and trustworthy(?) retailer that ships in the UK. I don't live there myself so suggestions would be helpful. As a basic Idea I'm thinking this: H61 motherboard I3 2100 4GB of the cheapest available ram Cheapest stable ~400 watt PSU Any cheap standard case with ports on the front Cheap optical drive Any recommendable monitor at the mentioned resolutions 1 TB 7200 RPM harddisk The biggest concern I have I'm unsure off is whether it's worth the money to put in a cheap dedicated graphics card, or if the integrated one will suffice. | ||
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Alryk
United States2718 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On February 16 2012 23:29 iRemNanT wrote:+ Show Spoiler + On February 16 2012 15:55 skyR wrote: Coil whine does not make a unit horrible. All power supplies can exhibit coil whine, it's just that Corsair units (or maybe specifically the CXv2 series) exhibit this issue more for whatever reason. If it's such a bother to you than RMA it. $925 for the configuration, about $1200 with a Dell Ultrasharp. Intel Core i5 2400 @ $185 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=57964&promoid=1315 Asrock H61M U3S3 @ $70 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157236 Sapphire Radeon HD6870 & PNY 2x4GB 1333MHz @ $198 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.817328 Rosewill Capstone 450 @ $70 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182066 Crucial M4 128GB @ $165 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442 Seagate Barracuda 500GB @ $76 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&promoid=1315 Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 @ $95 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=45271&promoid=1315 Coolermaster HAF 912 @ $50 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=55583&promoid=1315 DVD Burner @ $16 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=45244&promoid=1315 Dell Ultrasharp U2412H (1920x1200) http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=dhs&sku=320-2676 or Dell Ultrasharp U2312HM (1080p) http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=dhs&sku=320-2807 If you want a 120Hz monitor or further recommendations / understanding of monitors than take a look at the monitor thread: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=308280 wow awesome man! thanks alot, any recommendations for a case though? I did specify a case, Coolermaster HAF 912 @ $50 : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=55583&promoid=1315 If you want a nicer case with sound dampening material, you can look at getting a Fractal Design Define R3 or Antec P280 for around $110, $130 respectively. On February 16 2012 22:50 Shauni wrote:+ Show Spoiler + On February 16 2012 15:55 skyR wrote: Coil whine does not make a unit horrible. All power supplies can exhibit coil whine, it's just that Corsair units (or maybe specifically the CXv2 series) exhibit this issue more for whatever reason. If it's such a bother to you than RMA it. Well, it makes the units less attractive. If a lot of the units have coil whine, then what's the point of recommending it? I don't think anybody wants a PSU with coil whine... There are other nice units besides corsair in that range. Coil whine is completely random and can happen on any unit. People hating on the CXv2 is blowing the issue way out of proportion. People don't have a problem recommending or buying Seasonics, other Corsairs, Antecs, and so on even though reports of them having coil whine is common as well. And no there is no similar unit that comes to under $40 before mail in rebate, and under $30 after mail in rebate. On February 16 2012 23:55 Alryk wrote:+ Show Spoiler + Hey Skyr, I don't know if it will affect your recommendations/builds that you come up with for people, but the rosewill capstone 450W is sold out on newegg (for US at least). Was in stock yesterday =p | ||
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iRemNanT
United States51 Posts
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