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Any good deals out there for an OS ?
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again!
(get a 64bit os)
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I finished my build! :woot: :bounce:
I posted my build a week ago and didn't really get any help from anyone except myzticz3r0.
All I needed was a mobo, ram, and power supply to finish.
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meh...not wild about tha nVidia 'SuperClocked' card...
You seem to be spending a fair bit of $$ on this build...
Seems to me that 2 of these...
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Can someone recommend a low cost cpu cooler? I'm not looking to hit 5ghz on my i2500k. Maybe 4.5 or whatever I can get on near stock voltage.
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I think that looks nice, aside from the micro-ATX board and PSU. Personally, I would go with AMD and non-integrated graphics.
Try this combo for $300, add a 500gb HDD ($50), 64gb SSD (find a SD...
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I am trying to build a new machine mainly for video editing. But I would like to also have the Intel Wireless capability if possible. Intel website says that the 2nd generation processors have Intel...
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Does anyone knows if I can transfer some files between a desktop an a laptop using a eSATA cable? I'm thinking on transfer like movies from the desktop to the laptop to see it on the TV using an HDMI...
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no video card here. I will check the Antec one for future proof
thanks
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I wanted to know if you guys thought this combo was good deal?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.578093
If you guys have a better suggestion it would be much...
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Thanks for the info. I assume prices of the 560 will be somewhat similar to the initial prices of the 460? I had looked into getting a 570 since it apparently runs a lot cooler than any of the 4xx...
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1. Purpose of computer: To play SC2 at the highest settings possible including graphic intense custom games such as Desert Strike. I also do a lot of music and video encoding.
2. Budget: N/A
3....
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1. Purpose of computer: SC2 (High/Ultra quality), Watching movies, etc. (Nothing else special enough to mention)
2. Budget: 500-600 preferably. But more won't matter too much if it's worth it....
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The stock intel fan has some paste on there. However, if you are investing in a 2500k, I'm assuming you want to overclock it... in which case you should invest in a better cpu cooler and some...
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it was the bundle price when microcenter was first releasing the sandy bridge
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Thanks a lot my friend. Damn I just throw away some money, I just got an eSATA cable to transfer some stuffs between computers.
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Thanks all for the help. I'm very satisfied with my new system.
Core i5 2500k & Gigabyte P67A-UD3 - $280
Corsair 4gb ddr3 1333 1.5v - $30
LG dvd burner sata - $17
Corsair H50 (used) - $45
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My build is done!!!!
1. Purpose of computer:dual boot windows 64 and linux.Will use as main system configuring 2 switches 1 router
2. Budget:600-800
3. List which...
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I'm building a Sandy Bridge computer that's NVIDIA 3-D compatible. Originally I was planning on buying a GTX470 video card, but the price of the GTX460 has become a lot more appealing as of late.
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Personally, I think the $60 is worth it. However, the motherboards for P67 are more expensive than AMD variants, which must be considered as well. Thing is, Bloomfield (i7 920) already bent the...
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Where did you find Sandy for $179 and mobo? Links please. Cheapest I fount was a newegg combo or at stores not near me.
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1. Purpose of computer: Image and video editing, 3d modeling (maybe)
2. Budget: ~ $1000 - desktop only, monitor not included (already bought it)
3. List which parts you have and/or which parts you...
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I have everything EXCEPT the TOWER. I am also willing to spend up to 550 and would perfer at least med to high settings on gaming.
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=11-129-021&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInf...
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Great case for airflow but you better make sure you like LED lights on all the time. I winded up replacing the 120mm fans to ones without LED's cause my case is in my room and I could not sleep with...
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In your case here you give up all the speed (in seconds) from the boot time with only one drive to the RAID BIOS load time, the mirroring drive would hold back the velociraptor at write if I remember...
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Get this from Microcenter also:
Case ($56): http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0283272
Power Supply ($38):...
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wow. This has been the easiest overclock ever. I'm sitting at 4.5ghz on my i2500k. Temps during blend are sitting less than 55 degrees and peaked at 59 degrees. I'm using a Corsair H50 with a...
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Unlocking is VERY simple - just a few setting changes in BIOS.
http://www.overclock.net/amd-cpus/535501-official-amd-k10-5-core-cache.html
However, they are certainly not guaranteed. And I think...
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^^^Everything looks good, but you don't even need 800Watts of P\power. With that terrible brand of PSU, I wouldn't even go for it. Your rig will do fine on a 500W PSU (yes, even with overclocking)....
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i need assistance, i am building my computer and it just wont power on. When i initially press the power button the fans move but nothing turns on. any help would be appreciated
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i did the paper clip test putting one end at the green wire and the other end in the black and it did nothing. i actually tried a different paper clip and the fan spun for a second
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If you plan on upgrading both the CPU and Mobo, I'd probably wait a few more months for Bulldozer/AM3+ Chipset provided you can live with your current setup. I wouldn't grab an AM3 board now...
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How did I do?. Comments, Critisicms, Suggestions etc are welcome.
Operating System - Win 7 ultimate 64 Bit
MSI H67MA-E45 LGA 1155 H67 mATX Motherboard - $115 After Rebate...
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thanks a lot guys will post in the other thread, sorry to post here
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Check to see if the black PW Switch connector from the case is plugged to the correct spot on the motherboard and most importantly check to see if you plugged the correct 8 pin ATX cable from your...
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Also, take a look at the Voltage setting on the back of the Power Supply.
Make sure it's 110v and not 220v. I've been there...very frustrating.
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Hmm, I guess that could happen but I actually got it another way. So I was driving in my black Grand National with a few of my boys in their pickup trucks. Mind you these aren't your ordinary trucks;...
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Anyone? I was up to date with components three years ago but I haven't really watched the industry for a while.
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Thank You Mmathis. I will try to get the shell shocker 2x4GB at 1pm
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