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There is 0 benefit to having an SSD for gaming.
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it loads games faster. then the video card takes over.
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lol
"Loads them faster" as in decreases time in which it takes them open? Yes. "Loads them faster" as in you see stuff before it's actually happening? Absolutely not. Like I said, there's no...
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thanks, that's very helpful info on the CPU/mobo's. If i'm mainly planning on using this rig basically for D3 and other regular stuff like browsing web/video and nothing too intense would it be...
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I u got some extra money to spend, a SSD Drive wouldnt hurt.
i got a 750W Antec Green PSU for about $100 a year ago, they arent as expensive...
I also got the GTx560, runs every game i have...
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Well, expect to pay $1-$2 per Gig.
Im barely just put in a SSD SATA III 120GB HDD in my computer...
Get around 380MB/s reading speed(up to 500MB/s)
A regular 7200RPM gives me around...
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D3 = Diablo 3? If that's your only game, then don't worry. The beta requires a minimum of a Pentium D, and recommends a Core 2 Duo or higher. A Phenom II X6 or i5 will run it great- as well as...
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i see, is the 560 ti that much better/worth it? the reason why i mentioned the 6870, was because of this thread/price...
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ok, so the SSD will be able to boot my computer up much quicker and then also run the game much faster/smoother? I get that it reads much much faster than a traditional HDD, and you guys are really...
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Hi, I want to put together a decent budget gaming PC. I'm building this in anticipation to play Diablo 3 (hopefully be coming out within a month or two!!).
Because the game has not been...
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hmm, thanks. according to tom's graphics card hierarchy chart (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html) thats one tier down from the 6870, which I have seen as...
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Yeah I originally ordered a 2600k, then cancelled and ordered the 2500k instead. My xeon i7-950 at work just flies, and the i5-2500k spanks it at stock, let alone overclocked.
9 times out of 10...
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ya know, when BF7 or MW8 comes out, ur gonna need it! :P
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How much are you budgeting for the board?
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2 different things...the board will have USB 3.0 ports on its I/O panel (nothing to do with the case) and may or may not come with USB 3.0 headers, which, if your case supports, can be connected to...
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Define zero benefit. SWTOR is about 30 seconds to load on my friends PC, about 5 on mine. When we change zones I am several seconds faster to the next zone. When riding across a zone distant...
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yea, ok definitely got it now after you and prozac helped clear that up for me.
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No dude. You read what I typed wrong.
The ports on your motherboard have nothing to do with the case. They will work regardless. If your motherboard has headers (not ports) for USB 3.0 ports, and...
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ohhhh ok, I think i get it now. So end result I don't necessarily need to look for a case that has an included USB 3.0 header. lol feeling more like a noob than ever.
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The good thing about the Z68 chipset is that it allows for overclocking (your processor's multiplier is unlocked) and use of integrated video--so you can use it as soon as you get it and won't have...
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i personally went from 8GB 10666 hynix to 16GB 1600 Patriots, though my motherboard only allows it to run at 1333mhz. :(
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6870 would be slightly faster but the best price currently is $139 AR, which is 40% higher. Not justified IMO.
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haha, yea I thought about just going all out and getting an i7 but I wouldn't be able to justify the cost versus how much/what i would use it for..
I'm thinking about getting a midsize (either...
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I've got that RAM in my sandy bridge build- was $29.99 AR from newegg, so take into account tax and gas and it's about the same. No complaints-- it's some good RAM.
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This looks like a pretty good price for a GF 460, $99 AR, on homepage...
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ok, I'll keep a lookout on the RAM.
This may seem like a dumb question but I honestly dont know..if my mobo comes with usb 3.0 slots, do I need a case that has a usb3.0 slot already? or is it ok...
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Well, if you're willing to spend $150 and want future proofability, here's this one for $160 (after combo savings):
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0378094
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alright, so I just looked and microcenter near me is back in stock with i5's! I've been looking at the ad here http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/46f4da69#/46f4da69/27 and am having a hard time...
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Depends on what you you want to be "good" for. Basic tasks? Sure. Gaming, eh, maybe...think about what cards are 3 years old now: GTX2xx series and ATi HD4xxx. Those cards cannot run most of today's...
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so I went back and found these http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0347304 which seem to be a pretty good price. so the 1333mhz vs. 1600 mhz is only for benchmark...
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Well, considering i wouldn't be able to tell you much of a difference between a $200 mobo compared to a $50 mobo. i'm not TOO sure. Although, I would like it to be $150 or less.
I have a 600W...
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got it, thanks!!! I'm starting to keep an eye out for SSD's and am heavily leaning towards the i5 2500k from microcenter once they get back in stock. but i'm still gonna wait as long as possible to...
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got it thanks.. yea i've finally figured out how to use the deal alerts notifications and i keep searching just in case things don't make it to the front page. I'm getting really pumped, this is...
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Although I do agree an i7 will run games better then a lesser cpu, it's usually the gpu that does the heavy lifting in today's games. 16GB of RAM won't have any difference compared to 8GB in terms...
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Ya for gaming 8gb will be just fine, you only really need more for video production, rendering, server, virtualization, etc. Like you said it is cheap and you can always get more later if you need. ...
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lol yea, which is why i'm soooo tempted to jump on it!! but with the game i'm gonna be playing not even out yet i figured I should at least wait a little while longer... I just don't know enough...
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the big advantage of ssd over spinners is the seek time. looking at about 0 over 5ms.
it takes longer for my computer to post than to load windows.
i totally agree the i7 has little benefit...
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the psu you picked should be good with anything. case is a non factor. video card is a non factor. memory is easy 240 pin ddr2 with a speed matching what the motherboard supports. don;t go...
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I just bit on the 600W Corsair PSU for $40 after MIR, i thought the wattage for that price would be pretty hard to beat...
I was looking into SSD's, what worries me about those is that they're...
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