Just checking back in to let you guys know how the build went. Everything is up and running smoothly, not to mention fast as hell. Just a couple things of note...
1.) The Fractal Designs Define R4 case is HUGE. My previous system was built in an Antec 900 and that thing was tiny by...
The main reason for the i7 over the i5 was the stock clock speed. I wanted the higher speed without "having" to overclock, but bought the K just in case I wanted to down the road.
I completely get the video card arguement. In all my past systems, I was one or two generations behind the lead...
Thanks for the responses Voodoo and everyone else.
Here is what I think I've settled on:
Previous price - $2092.68
Final Hardware:
CPU - Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core - Combo or $339.99
CPU Cooler - Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM - $69.99
Motherboard - ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX...
Thank you very much for the input guys! That was exactly the information that I was looking for. At least now if I pay too much for a component, I'll know if it was worth it or if I was just being a brand snob. :)
Once I make the final decisions, I'll come back and post my build...
I was thinking the water solutions would cool better *and* be a bit quieter. If that isn't the case, then most likely I'll switch to something like a Noctua. They really don't work better than air? Does anyone have a good article or link that talks about this?
Yeah, this was a splurge. I...
Here is an initial system I threw together by looking at popular components:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PQ43gs
It is slightly over the 2k mark (It was just under 2k, but I changed it to get all parts from Newegg.com just for single shipping point), but seems fairly future proof for my 4...
Background: I'll start out by saying that I'm a busy professional with a family, so your expertise is appreciated and will hopefully save me a lot of time. My upgrade cycle is about 4 years. I'm currently without a PC, as I gave it to an "income challenged" friend. I have a high end work...
I tried to install XP 64-bit on my new system... Asus P5Q Deluxe w/ Velociraptor drive.
First try it went through driver section of load and then when it went to "Starting Windows", it gave me a stop error 0x0000007B.
Second try I used nLite to create a custom XP 64-bit .ISO disc with...
I purchased the 22" LG Flatron L227WTG today at Best Buy with a price match for Fry's and a discount I had for a total out the door of $283. It has no dead pixels and very little bleeding.
From the couple hours that I've used it, I'm VERY impressed. I thought the gloss might bother me when...
After reading all of your suggestions and doing my research I think I've decided to get a BenQ.
1.) Of these 3, which would you recommend for mostly gaming and general browsing and computer needs?
G2400WD
V2400W
FP241VW
2.) Where would you suggest buying from? I think I...
Nvidia has fully denied the rumors.
Posted on DailyTech:
NVIDIA recently contacted DailyTech to squash the information regarding it leaving the chipset business. NVIDIA's Brian Burke made it clear that NVIDIA's chipset business is stronger than ever and touched on these three points...
Hehe.. sounds like you need a new roommate.
I don't know much about Mushkin support, but OCZ is excellent when it comes to backing up their products. That is always a good comparison.
From the stuff I've read in the forums here it is harder to get 4 sticks to behave in an overclock than 2 sticks. It also seems to have an affect on the timings. I think I also remember n7 saying it stresses the northbridge more, but I could be remembering wrong.
I do know I've read most...
Not sure what you guys are talking about... I just went to newegg.com and saw the same pricing I have all week. BFG GTX280 OC edition is $429.99 after rebate and discount, XFX GTX 280 is 449.99... all other prices seem about the same as well... Radeon HD4870's for like $284.99..
Maybe...
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