EPTComputer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread - Page 120
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CrankOut
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Leeoku
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On November 28 2013 04:41 Leeoku wrote: Musta missed the ssd sale else cant find advertisement for friday http://www.redflagdeals.com/flyers/ncix/black-friday-nov-28-to-dec-04-2013-21950/ | ||
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Incognoto
France10239 Posts
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wei2coolman
United States60033 Posts
On November 28 2013 03:41 Myrmidon wrote: In games (not in some specific compute scenarios) if you have a PCIe x16 slot, 3.0 speeds make practically no difference over 2.x speeds for a graphics card. Z77A-G41 is well below what you want for overclocking i5-3570k... and that's last generation. As a general motherboard it should be okay. Z77 chipset itself has the stuff you're talking about; it's not like the motherboard itself is contributing much of anything. Actually, when you mean below what I want for overclocking, does that mean I can't overclock at all? or what? | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Ata
Canada356 Posts
On November 28 2013 07:13 skyR wrote: Nexus 5 will be $0 on two year contract with Bell and Rogers this coming weekend for anyone interested in upgrading their phones. Im in the market for new phone plans/contracts.... the prices are intense now. I pay $32 for 200 min, unlimited after 5, voicemail, caller ID, unlimited texts and 100mb data. not sure if im ready to pay $50 a month. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
Fido is pretty decent with their $39 plan (400 minutes, 400MB data, CD & VM, unlimited evenings, unlimited canada). Bring your own device for 10% off and it's ~$35. An additional 10% off if it's a second line. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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felisconcolori
United States6168 Posts
On November 28 2013 09:50 skyR wrote: So OCZ has filed for bankruptcy. I guess it was just a matter of time. Yep. Toshiba may be interested in acquiring the bulk of their stuff. Have to wait and see. I don't think I've heard anything good about an OCZ product for at least a year, though. | ||
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Cyro
United Kingdom20326 Posts
In games (not in some specific compute scenarios) if you have a PCIe x16 slot, 3.0 speeds make practically no difference over 2.x speeds for a graphics card. Due to a couple of situations, my 770 was on 2.0 x8 for a while, it's actually fine. You're good with 2.0 x8/x16, 3.0 x4/x8/x16. I'd look for native lane of 2.0 x8 or better, though | ||
Womwomwom
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Craton
United States17281 Posts
A Toshiba buyout is basically the only thing that could go well for OCZ at this point. | ||
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Leeoku
1617 Posts
Looks like ima be waiting till boxing day for the rest of the stuff ;s | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
Some US prices... Looks like Seagate 600 240GB at $130 at TigerDirect. Less with some checkout shenanigans supposedly: http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/seagate-600-series-240gb-ssd/46137.aspx http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8037062 3TB external USB3 drive for $100 after promo code, maybe useful as backup: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178117 edit: http://promotions.newegg.com/nepro/13-5789/index.html | ||
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felisconcolori
United States6168 Posts
Ah well. Have to poke around and see what else is there. | ||
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Disregard
China10252 Posts
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nosliw
United States2716 Posts
What is your current build? i5-3550 CPU, no cooling fan. What is your monitor's native resolution? 1920x1080 Why do you want to upgrade? What do you want to achieve with the upgrade? I want to build around the CPU that I have and save a few $$. Basically a working desktop is the goal. What is your budget? $500 What country will you be buying your parts in? US If you have any brand or retailer preferences, please specify. None Thanks, | ||
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IdiotSavant
United States88 Posts
On November 28 2013 13:21 Disregard wrote: Missed out on all the GPU sales, trying to find something along the 760 tier but not fond of blower-style cards. damn i guess I did too. newegg sold out on the gpu I was looking at and waiting for to be on sale. How do ppl feel about getting an i7 instead of an i5? with the sales going on it might cost $70 more instead of a usual 100+ Current i5 I have picked out: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CO8TBOW?tag=tealiq-20 no i7 picked out yet..so if its worth it I'm open to suggestions | ||
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