EPTComputer Build Resource Thread - Page 512
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Rachnar
France1526 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Cornstyle
United States147 Posts
 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=24-005-232&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo | ||
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epikAnglory
United States1120 Posts
Fixed CPU Ratio [Enabled] (locks everything UNDER PLL Voltage Override) CPU Ratio [42] CPU Base Clock (1/100 MHz) [1000] CPU Core Current Max (Amp) [105] Power Limit 1 Value (Watt) [95] Power Limit 2 Switch [Enabled] (allows the next one for moderation) Power Limit 2 Value (Watt) [118] Internal PLL Voltage Override [Disabled] Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology [Disabled] Turbo Mode [Disabled] 1 Core Ratio Limit [37] 2 Core Ratio Limit [36] 3 Core Ratio Limit [35] 4 Core Ratio Limit [34] CPU C1E [Enabled] ==Manual Memory System=== Will skip this, everything is set to Auto and BY SPD, I didn't touch this the first time when it worked either. Ask if you want to see it. ==Manual PWM Phase System=== CPU Request Vcore 1.250V (always locked at this) CPU VCore Mode [Fixed Mode] (out of Auto, Offset, and Fixed) CPU VCore Offset [+0.000V] (locked unless Offset is on) CPU Vcore Fixed [1.270V] (What I'm using) Phase Control [CPU Power State] (other option is FULL POWER ON) PWM work Frequency [Auto] (out of 200 Khz, 185, 165, 145) PWM I-OUT Override [Disabled] PWM Thermal report Override [Disabled] CPU Vcore Loadline [Enabled] ==Manual Voltage System=== Everything under is on Auto: DRam Volage, Vcc SA, Vcc IO, CPU PLL, PCH Voltage The options for CPU PLL are Auto, Default (1.8V), 1.9, 2.0, 2.1. ==Basic CPU Configuration== Active Processor Cores [ALL] (options are ALL, 1, 2, 3] LIMIT CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Intel Virtulization Technology [Disabled] Power Technology [Energy Efficient] (Disable, E. Efficient, Custom) Custom in Power Technology (above) opens the three options: CPU C3 Report [Disabled, ACPI C-2, ACPI C-3] CPU C6 Report [Enabled or Disabled] Package C State Limit [C0, C1, C6, C7, No Limit] Thanks! I also tried Virtualization On and Off, no difference.If I don't do any server editing or anything I don't need this On right? | ||
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epikAnglory
United States1120 Posts
On August 26 2011 09:54 Cornstyle wrote: Hey guys, I was looking into getting a second monitor and theres currently some newegg deals I was looking at. My question is would an IPS monitor with a response time of 14 m/s be too slow for gaming? I've linked the monitor in question, feel free to tear me a new one if its terrible, this is why I ask http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=24-005-232&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo Here are better deals: Oh crap I just searched it, seems like Buy.com isn't selling the cheap V236H: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236059 This is $10 more expensive, but a great monitor. Its response time is 2ms (faster than all other monitors in its price range). People say the ms thing can be bs, but I doubt a good company like ASUS would do such thing. MLG uses this monitor for HALO as well, if it makes you feel better. The monitor is $199, which is probably not worth a $40 difference (not even sure if it is better) than the ASUS V236H. | ||
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camconnor
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For years now I have been bouncing the idea of building my own computer around in my head, but never being confident in my abilities to decide on a build. This thread is a fantastic resource, and I thought I might try asking for TL's help since I am hardware-retarded, to say the least. What is your budget? Fortunately money isn't the biggest issue, however if possible I'd like to keep my build under $2000. From what I understand this shouldn't be a problem, however I am including the price for completeness sake. What is your resolution? Ideally I would like dual monitors, with resolutions of 1920x1080 if possible, but 16 : 9 nonetheless. What are you using it for? My computer will have 2 main uses: 1. Gaming - Of course it is irresponsible of me to provide this as my primary use (and I feel a little guilty doing so) but I do love my video games, and having them run smoothly for me is important. 2. Data Processing - I will be working with quite large datasets of financial data (often as big as 1GB) for both school and work (as well as my own finances). I need to be able to run programs such as Stata on the computer. Also, I will be doing some mathmatical modelling on programs like Matlab and Maple (mostly for school). What is your upgrade cycle? I cannot see myself being someone going out and upgrading overly often, and I imagine my upgrade cycle would be about 2 years. When do you plan on building it? Hopefully, I can be building this computer quite soon, I'd like to have it up and running by October if that is possible, or even sooner. School starts by mid September so if I was able to beat that date it would be great too. Do you plan on overclocking? I know so little about these things that I'm unsure if I plan on doing this. Is it inadvisable? Is it necessary? I'm sorry I cannot provide a more helpful answer to this question. Do you need an Operating System? I currently run Vista Ultimate (that I got for free, through legal means I might add), but am considering moving up to 7. Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? Is this recommended for my gaming? Will it vastly improve the graphics/performance of the games? I know little of these things, so again I unfortunately can't adequately answer this question. Where are you buying your parts from? I live in Canada, and am within walking distance of a Canada Computers at both my houses, so if possible I will buy my parts from there and save on the shipping costs. Otherwise, both ordering from Canada Computers and NCIX is what I imagine I will be doing. Thank you very much, I think what you are doing here is absolutely wonderful, helpful, and hugely generous. I couldn't believe it when I sent a PM inquiring about proper etiquette for this site and finding a quick answer about just answering the questions and getting your help putting together an entire build. | ||
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epikAnglory
United States1120 Posts
http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?id=257286 My blog (though not finished) gives you a general idea of 80% of the parts and what they do. You will get Windows 7 lol, its $100 and with such a high budget it shouldn't be a big deal at all. Dual GPU is recommended as an upgrade later on, as you usually would get better performance with one good GPU. And as Jingle says, dual GPU is for people who enjoy tweaking the tiniest stuff for a few FPS, something the majority of us do not understand (I assume you don't). Unfortunately you would have to get someone like SkyR to give you the actual links for the parts, as I have no experience in picking Canadian products (I only use Newegg, and never used NCIX). I will give links on what I can. 8 GB DDR3 RAM http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57953&vpn=F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL&manufacture=G.Skill Intel Core i7 2600k (Holy crap thats expensive in Canada) http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57960&vpn=BX80623I72600K&manufacture=Intel + Show Spoiler + I want to recommend a GTX 590 but that would be stupid. Nvidia GTX 580 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=56629&vpn=VCGGTX580XPB&manufacture=PNY Technologies Inc&promoid=1367 Those are the main components, as to the others sorry, but the Canada product picking is too difficult for me. The others you would need can be found in my blog. | ||
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camconnor
31 Posts
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epikAnglory
United States1120 Posts
Now that I think of it, there is almost no reason right now to get an X58 board for your needs. You could even go with a P67 if you wanted to, but with your budget it wouldn't really make that much of a difference. You would probably have about $500-600 leftovers with my an i7 2600k, GTX 580, and Z68. | ||
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ballasdontcry
Canada595 Posts
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camconnor
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
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Freeheals
United States488 Posts
Any recommendations for a cheap option? Thanks | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
Certainly for a $15-20 investment including the spare cable, it seems reasonable, I use them, but I've never had to do anything special to get one. And yes, a surge can come through the router, but it's much less common now that we aren't using telephone modems. | ||
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Freeheals
United States488 Posts
On August 26 2011 12:34 JingleHell wrote: Uhm, I think basically any electronics store should sell a surge protector power strip with ethernet. It's not the most common thing to use, but it isn't a terrible idea if you have frequent or severe thunderstorms. Certainly for a $15-20 investment including the spare cable, it seems reasonable, I use them, but I've never had to do anything special to get one. And yes, a surge can come through the router, but it's much less common now that we aren't using telephone modems. I had a really hard time finding one for less that $50 that wasn't just a phone jack surge protector rather than ethernet | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
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camconnor
31 Posts
CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Socket LGA1155, 3.40Ghz, 8MB L3 Cache, 32nm http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=4_65&item_id=035532 329.99 Motherboard: Asus P8Z68 DELUXE Socket 1155 Intel Z68 Chipset Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.)*/2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz 3x PCI-Express 2.0 x16 GLAN 8-CH High Definition Audio 4x SATA 3.0Gb/s 2x SATA 6.0Gb/s 4x USB 3.0 12x USB 2.0 Bluetooth V2.1+EDR ATX http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=26_722&item_id=039488 259.99 graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX 560 1024MB Superclocked GDDR5 (01G-P3-1463-KR) nVidia GeForce GT 560 Chipset(850MHz) 1024MB DDR5 Memory(4104MHz) Dual DVI/Mini-HDMI Port PCI Express 2.0 Graphics Card http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_557_559&item_id=038942 204.99 RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series DDR3 1333MHz (PC3-10666) 8GB (2x4GB) Dual Channel Kit (F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL) http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_311_312_611&item_id=035766 49.99 Hard drive: Western Digital Caviar Black (WD1002FAEX) 1000GB (1TB) SATA3 7200RPM 64MB Cache http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=15_210_212&item_id=029337 84.99 Disc drive: LG GH22NS70 Black SATA DVD-Writer 22xDVD+/-R 6xDVD+R DL 48x CD-R http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=3_61&item_id=039099 22.99 psu: Corsair Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 80PLUS Bronze Certified 750W Power Supply http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_441&item_id=036009 115.99 case: Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Black ATX Mid Tower Case http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_112&item_id=027983 89.99 monitors: LG W2243T-PF, 21.5" Widescreen HD 1080p LCD, 5ms (G to G), 1920 x 1080, 30,000:1(DFC), 16  , HD-1080P, Blackhttp://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_699_291&item_id=023370 149.99 x2 Total including both monitors: A little under $1500 However, that's not counting windows 7 and anti-virus software (any recs for that?) | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
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camconnor
31 Posts
On August 26 2011 10:44 camconnor wrote: What are you using it for? My computer will have 2 main uses: 1. Gaming - Of course it is irresponsible of me to provide this as my primary use (and I feel a little guilty doing so) but I do love my video games, and having them run smoothly for me is important. 2. Data Processing - I will be working with quite large datasets of financial data (often as big as 1GB) for both school and work (as well as my own finances). I need to be able to run programs such as Stata on the computer. Also, I will be doing some mathmatical modelling on programs like Matlab and Maple (mostly for school). | ||
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epikAnglory
United States1120 Posts
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