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When using this resource, please read the 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.
IMKR
Profile Joined August 2012
United States378 Posts
November 24 2013 01:56 GMT
#2261
Personally, what do u guys do when deciding to buy a monitor?
I am looking for 1080p monitor thats around ~~$150 but other than that, I really cant decide which monitor to get.
also, if i decide to use DVI from monitor to GPU, i also need a speaker set right?
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
November 24 2013 02:18 GMT
#2262
Look at reviews.

No you don't need speakers.
Dgiese
Profile Joined July 2010
United States2687 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-24 03:46:01
November 24 2013 03:43 GMT
#2263
On November 24 2013 10:36 y0su wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 23 2013 12:08 y0su wrote:
Should I jump on these deals or give it another week?? (black friday / cyber monday etc)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/26boZ [i5-4670, mobo, 2x4gb ram for $320 (after taxes - before 10 mir) from newegg]

I'm recycling all of my other components and mainly looking to improve my SC2 stream.

(The one thing that might still convince me to pay a premium to OC would be if the stock fan should be upgraded at stock/turbo speeds)

One advantage to waiting an additional week is that I won't actually be able to un-box and test anything for three weeks (giving me a pretty short RMA/MIR period - the mobo doesn't have the best reviews...).

time running out... no input?

Yes to all 3. I have that mobo, it's perfectly fine. I got it for 28 as well.

the only choice might be 4570 vs 4670. 199 for the 4670 is the cheapest ive seen it on newegg, however, my local microcenter had 4570's for 159 + tax. I would suggest checking your local microcetner website to see what pickup deals they have on processors.

If you have money to spare, 4670 is obviously better, if your budget is tight then the step done to 160+ tax might be something to consider.

Ram and mobo you won't find cheaper.

Edit - actually I think newegg has some 2133 gskill 2x4gb for ~54.... but anything around 55-60 for 2x4gb is what you're gonna end up paying.

edit 2 - this is the link... but It appears they have sold out.
blade55555
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States17423 Posts
November 24 2013 03:45 GMT
#2264
All right so I want to do another upgrade and want to get some advice.

I am getting this power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151108&Tpk=SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+

But my main thing right now is between 2 video cards.

I am debating on the gtx 780 or the 780 TI.

So the gtx 780 you can get for 500$ give or take some

The TI is 700$.

I want to know is the extra 200$ worth it or do you think I should just go with the 780?

I will say I don't do Radeon so please don't send me a link to them. Everytime I have gotten them I regret it and hate how they do drivers.

Here are my pc specs:
gtx 760
8 gigs DDR3 ram
intel i5 2500k
24 inch asus VG248QE

Thanks in advance!
When I think of something else, something will go here
Disregard
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
China10252 Posts
November 24 2013 03:49 GMT
#2265
Any cases besides the FD R4 or R2 to replace my Antec 300? They are quality cases but a bit too pricey for me, how about the FD Core 3000? I will be using my older Antec for someone else's PC as cable management and fit in that case is a bit tight for me.
"If I had to take a drug in order to be free, I'm screwed. Freedom exists in the mind, otherwise it doesn't exist."
Myrmidon
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
United States9452 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-24 04:06:40
November 24 2013 04:02 GMT
#2266
Core 3000 is smaller, less cramped, and definitely older (less iterated) than the others, but maybe it's worth a shot.

Check out Corsair 200R, 300R, and 230T. Maybe NZXT H230. edit: rechecked dimensions, internals. Maybe just the old Cooler Master HAF 912. Anyway, there are others.
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
November 24 2013 04:02 GMT
#2267
Most, if not all of Fractal Design cases are good choices. I guess the other option at the Core 3000 price point would be the Corsair Carbide 300R which is probably slightly worse than the Core 3000.
Disregard
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
China10252 Posts
November 24 2013 04:58 GMT
#2268
Got 300R for 50$, as long as the fans are relatively quiet and less cramped I am content.

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2400 65$ after 10$ promo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231666

Apparently the Ares series is 10% so save on that $3.50 but slightly higher heatsinks.
"If I had to take a drug in order to be free, I'm screwed. Freedom exists in the mind, otherwise it doesn't exist."
Ropid
Profile Joined March 2009
Germany3557 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-24 05:04:42
November 24 2013 05:04 GMT
#2269
On November 24 2013 13:58 Disregard wrote:
Got 300R for 50$, as long as the fans are relatively quiet and less cramped I am content.

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2400 65$ after 10$ promo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231666

Apparently the Ares series is 10% so save on that $3.50 but slightly higher heatsinks.

Were you going for some normal, locked CPU? I think you can't make use of more than 1600MHz RAM in that case (though I'm not 100% sure about this).
"My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal."
Disregard
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
China10252 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-24 05:12:03
November 24 2013 05:07 GMT
#2270
Its not for me, rather for the person I'm building a PC for. I already have a set of Ripjaws 2x8GB 1600MHz from my old build.

edit: And I'm aware of that but prices are so close with the exception of the Team brand. But I guess brands don't really matter for RAM?
"If I had to take a drug in order to be free, I'm screwed. Freedom exists in the mind, otherwise it doesn't exist."
Ropid
Profile Joined March 2009
Germany3557 Posts
November 24 2013 05:21 GMT
#2271
The chips used matter more I guess. Those also have a brand. But all of that is only really interesting if you want to try to overclock the RAM manually as high as possible. There are lists in forums what memory sticks use what IC chips and what ICs overclock best.

A lot of the memory kits are sold with long warranty no matter what chips were used, so it won't matter to you if some might be better or not.
"My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal."
IMKR
Profile Joined August 2012
United States378 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-24 05:30:29
November 24 2013 05:25 GMT
#2272
On November 24 2013 13:58 Disregard wrote:
Got 300R for 50$, as long as the fans are relatively quiet and less cramped I am content.

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2400 65$ after 10$ promo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231666

Apparently the Ares series is 10% so save on that $3.50 but slightly higher heatsinks.


what and where are heatsinks on ram? how do i know if a ram has one or not?
and what does "higher heatsink" mean?

EDIT: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231445
$60 ram after promo btw
wei2coolman
Profile Joined November 2010
United States60033 Posts
November 24 2013 05:30 GMT
#2273
Heat sinks on ram don't do shit. The problem with higher heat sinks is if you got somethibg like a micro atx or mitx motherboard the higher heatsinks interfere with some aftermarket cpu heatsink/fans
liftlift > tsm
IMKR
Profile Joined August 2012
United States378 Posts
November 24 2013 05:31 GMT
#2274
On November 24 2013 14:30 wei2coolman wrote:
Heat sinks on ram don't do shit. The problem with higher heat sinks is if you got somethibg like a micro atx or mitx motherboard the higher heatsinks interfere with some aftermarket cpu heatsink/fans


where are the heatsinks on the ram?
and how do i know if a certain motherboard has higher heatsinks?
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
November 24 2013 05:33 GMT
#2275
No heatspreaders: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231643
Low profile heatspreaders: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231665
Typical heatspreaders: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231654
Tall heatspreaders: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345
Disregard
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
China10252 Posts
November 24 2013 05:34 GMT
#2276
the fancy logo brand thing is the heatspreader

Heres a stick without heatspreaders
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313101

"If I had to take a drug in order to be free, I'm screwed. Freedom exists in the mind, otherwise it doesn't exist."
wei2coolman
Profile Joined November 2010
United States60033 Posts
November 24 2013 05:35 GMT
#2277
On November 24 2013 14:31 IMKR wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 24 2013 14:30 wei2coolman wrote:
Heat sinks on ram don't do shit. The problem with higher heat sinks is if you got somethibg like a micro atx or mitx motherboard the higher heatsinks interfere with some aftermarket cpu heatsink/fans


where are the heatsinks on the ram?
and how do i know if a certain motherboard has higher heatsinks?

not sure if serious....

usually the heat sink on the RAM is metal or plastic covering the ram stick, and often sticking out. of the RAM.
The only reason I bring up motherboards in regards to RAM heatsink, has to do with how cramped some of the motherboard are. Often having the RAM modules right next to the CPU, which may make it impossible to put on some of the really big cpu fan/heatsinks.
liftlift > tsm
IMKR
Profile Joined August 2012
United States378 Posts
November 24 2013 05:35 GMT
#2278
ahh okay i see, i thought it was some component INSIDE the ram itself
now i see what you mean by a tall heatspreader can get in the way

ty for the help
Incognoto
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
France10239 Posts
November 24 2013 07:58 GMT
#2279
On November 24 2013 12:45 blade55555 wrote:
All right so I want to do another upgrade and want to get some advice.

I am getting this power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151108&Tpk=SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+

But my main thing right now is between 2 video cards.

I am debating on the gtx 780 or the 780 TI.

So the gtx 780 you can get for 500$ give or take some

The TI is 700$.

I want to know is the extra 200$ worth it or do you think I should just go with the 780?

I will say I don't do Radeon so please don't send me a link to them. Everytime I have gotten them I regret it and hate how they do drivers.

Here are my pc specs:
gtx 760
8 gigs DDR3 ram
intel i5 2500k
24 inch asus VG248QE

Thanks in advance!


On a single monitor the 780 should already be more than enough, 780 Ti is more for multimonitor set ups really. $200 is also more than enough for a nice SSD, which is always nice to have if you don't.
maru lover forever
blade55555
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States17423 Posts
November 24 2013 08:03 GMT
#2280
Thanks incog and yeah I have a SSD already :D. after doing lots of googling finally found some thread with similar thought process that if you only game on 1 monitor just get the 780.
When I think of something else, something will go here
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