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New i7-7700 build

Agreed and with all that $ saved you may even upgrade to a Ti :)
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- Post #7
- Sep 12, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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nephew grad present: RGB build ($2K)

Hi good people, I'm building a computer for my nephew who just graduated with his BS in EECS and will be starting a new job soon. Since much of his salary initially will go towards his new place, I wanted to give/build him a brand new gaming PC. He mostly plays games like mass effect, assassins...
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- Sep 9, 2017
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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SFF (node 202) workstation for intern

Thanks folks. I already own a Titian Black (from a previous build) so it's easiest to just re-use that instead of spending more money :) Our workflow usually involves launching multiple instances to process a large number of files, where each instance works independently on a single file. So...
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- Post #12
- Sep 1, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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SFF (node 202) workstation for intern

Many thanks for your help. I have two follow on questions if you would be kind enough to oblidge. 1. My personal rig is a 5930K which handles most tasks I throw at it no problem. I guess I want her rig to be comparable. The 1600X does come with a cooler, so 1600X + cooler ~= 1700 in terms of...
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- Post #5
- Aug 28, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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SFF (node 202) workstation for intern

Thanks for the reply. We've always just built our own instead of buying because it's been easier to get the specs we want in the form factor we need. Space is a premium here... We have a "spare" Titan Black, which she will sparingly use for double precision compute. I thought I listed this in...
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- Post #3
- Aug 28, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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SFF (node 202) workstation for intern

Hi all, We're getting this really bright intern this fall to help us with some development work. Unfortunately we kind of give them the crappiest tiny desks. I repurposed a Dell 34" 1440p monitor for her. But I want to build a Node 202 SFF machine for her work. This will fit nicely on her desk...
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- Aug 27, 2017
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrade: 980Ti SLI or 1080Ti (4K 60fps gaming)

Hmmm thanks so much guys. I'll try to look into selling my 980 Ti then. If I can get a good price for it then I'll upgrade. Thanks everyone :)
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- Post #18
- Jul 30, 2017
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Upgrade: 980Ti SLI or 1080Ti (4K 60fps gaming)

Thanks all for the replies. Maybe I should look at ebay and see what I can get for my 980Ti. What made you want to upgrade from the SLI solution? Also now what you've gone from 980Ti SLI to a single 1080Ti how big of a difference (positive or negative) do you see? I think your experience is...
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- Post #8
- Jul 29, 2017
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Upgrade: 980Ti SLI or 1080Ti (4K 60fps gaming)

Thanks for the reply, but I should have mentioned that I can get the second 980Ti for almost $200 cheaper. I only really upgrade once every ~4 years so I don't mind spending the 200, but only if it's justified. But I also feel like I don't want to "waste" the 980Ti that I already own... Thanks.
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- Post #3
- Jul 29, 2017
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Upgrade: 980Ti SLI or 1080Ti (4K 60fps gaming)

Hi folks, I mostly play titles likes AC: Syndicate, SW: Battlefront, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and likely will play the new AC: origins when its out, the new SW: Battlefront II when it's out, and pick up ME: Andromeda. I want to play at 4K (60 FPS) at as max a setting as my setup will allow...
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- Jul 28, 2017
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Upgrade to: 980Ti SLI or 1080Ti (4K 60FPS)

Please delete. Thanks.
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- Jul 28, 2017
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Nvidia
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Need a small form factor quiet build (or get an iMac?)

This is a good idea too. I'm considering buying a rMBP and the P2715Q.
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- Post #20
- Mar 29, 2016
- Forum: Apple Laptops and Desktops
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Need a small form factor quiet build (or get an iMac?)

Thanks everyone for the responses and edits. I'm going to think deeply about this; don't want to do anything rash. I'll update you folks with my final decision. :)
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- Post #17
- Mar 27, 2016
- Forum: Apple Laptops and Desktops
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Need a small form factor quiet build (or get an iMac?)

Thanks. I posted a build using a mini-itx case. While I think it would be fun to build and probably be fine for my apt. I feel I'm drawn to the iMac for some reason; it might just be easier for me, and the screen really is gorgeous. Having said that the build I have above is fantastic too. Idk.
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- Post #12
- Mar 27, 2016
- Forum: Apple Laptops and Desktops
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Need a small form factor quiet build (or get an iMac?)

Hi folks, As per my previous message, in an effort to be unbiased, etc. here is a Node 304 based build. What do you think? It's about 1K cheaper than the iMac (for a similar performance build), and from what I can tell, it's >= in power, but < in sleekness and looks. PCPartPicker part...
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- Post #10
- Mar 27, 2016
- Forum: Apple Laptops and Desktops

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