Thanks for all the help everyone.
Everything went fine minus some stubborn PCI-e 6 pin connectors. Temps good, not OC-ing yet but will run some stability tests just to make sure everything really is good. Only thing that's annoying right now is all the HDD activity (noise) from what I think...
Darn...I already installed Windows 7/downloaded some stuff. Should I bother re-installing or will it not make much of a difference unless I get an SSD?
Also...not entirely related to software but might as well post here:
I'm installing my GTX 560 Ti in a couple of hours and so I should...
Thanks for the responses
Installing MSE now, about to use ninite too.
A somewhat related question:
Should I have set my HDD as AHCI before I installed Windows 7? The mobo prompts me at every start up whether or not I want it as AHCI or IDE. Did I do it wrong? Cause I just left it as...
Hi guys
Rig:
Gigabyte GAZ68-MX-UD2H-B3 mATX mobo
Sparkle GTX 560 Ti (ref)
i5 2500k
8gigs sniper ram
1TB F3 Spinpoint
etc...
finally got Windows 7 installed, activated, updated, and so now: a few questions
-if I'm getting a GTX 560 Ti in the mail tomorrow, should I bother installing Intel...
Hi guys
Just built a new rig.
I'm having a hell of a time trying to install Windows 7 right now on my fresh HDD.
I purchased a student-priced Upgrade, downloaded the .iso on my old home computer (Windows XP 32-bit). Planning on doing the Microsoft-supported double install.
Tried burning it...
Yeah definitely agree with you but oh well. Also got $5.66 credited back on the Sparkle GTX 560 Ti just now (:
Built it today...having a hell of a time trying to install Windows 7 right now. Burned a ton of ISO DVDs, none got past loading finals said kernels were missing. I think my...
Some updates for you guys. Will be building this rig tomorrow. I"m leaving the country within the next week so some exceptions had to be made in regard to component choice/pricing/etc. I'll try and take some pics too.
Picked up a reference model Sparkle GTX 560 Ti for $201 shipped ^_^that'll...
Thanks for all the replies.
Makes sense. I'm going for more of a mid-tier build and don't mind upgrading individual components especially because I'm keeping the build cost to a minimum right now, minus splurging on my case a little bit. I would get the Maximus but I probably don't need all...
I'm really tempted to get the Maximus Gene now but I'm not really sure I need all that extra high-end functionality..I mean my build is pretty mid-tier at the moment.
MC prices are great.
Cheaper gigabyte = 60 after rebate
More expensive one = 95 after rebate
Asus = 100? or 110 but no rebate i...
Thanks for the response
I would spring for that but I'm buying from my local MicroCenter via bundle deals within the next week or two and they don't seem to have any of them in stock unfortunately. Also, it's a little bit out of my budget. If they do happen to have them I"ll be sure to...
Options are limited due to purchasing in-store, so need some help deciding between these 3.
P67:
Asus P8P67-M-Pro-R3 1155 MATX @ $150
Z68:
Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 1155 MATX @ $100
Gigabyte GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B3 1155 MATX @ $135
mATX P67/Z68 board options seem to be pretty limited and the...
Hey mfenn, thanks for the response.
I hate to keep on doing this because it feels like I'm not being appreciate of your responses but I went frys/microcenter/computer central journeying today and ended up picking up my case.
The Silverstone Temjin TJ08-E. mATX form factor, JUST BARELY...
Some updates for you guys.
Decided to stick with MicroATX, either getting a
Fractal Design Core 1000 (just $40)
or a
Silverstone Temjin TJ08B-E. ($100)
Not sure on which yet but leaning towards the Temjin due to what is most likely better cooling/better build quality to stand up to the...
Hey guys, thanks for all the responses/help.
As mentioned above, the Core 1000 is out already. Along with the much-anticipated Design Mini and Arc Mini. Unfortunately those are too big for my needs.
Turns out I have a tiny bit more height clearance for carry-on baggage for Southwest so even...
This limits me to mATX or mITX cases. At the moment I would prefer NOT to go mITX (cooling, SFX PSUs, etc) but if somebody has a really great solution then II'm open to it.
Heres some that I've found:
HTPC-style:
Silverstone Grandia GD05B - $70...
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