PC Gaming Thread
#651
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Seasonic and XFX (Seasonic make them for XFX) are very good brands. Corsair is also pretty good. 750w is more than enough. You would be fine with 650w, or even less, but I'd just stick with 650w. If you ever want to run multi-gpu, you'd really need something closer to 800w+ anyway.
I'd suggest getting a semi-modular or modular power supply as well, helps keep the clutter down. Fully modular is a bit pointless, because the cables that aren't modular on the semi units are just the CPU power connectors usually, and those you'll obviously always use.
Efficiently rating of Gold or higher is nice, but not a big deal, since it may be more efficient, but it costs more, so you may never see the cost benefits.
I updated the build with a PSU that looks good (but please check out reviews first). It's also Gold rated, but at a very good price.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9Yf2GX
I'd suggest getting a semi-modular or modular power supply as well, helps keep the clutter down. Fully modular is a bit pointless, because the cables that aren't modular on the semi units are just the CPU power connectors usually, and those you'll obviously always use.
Efficiently rating of Gold or higher is nice, but not a big deal, since it may be more efficient, but it costs more, so you may never see the cost benefits.
I updated the build with a PSU that looks good (but please check out reviews first). It's also Gold rated, but at a very good price.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9Yf2GX
#652
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I'm not a computer person at all, so I understood maybe 10% of what you just posted.
I was just worried that maybe a smaller motherboard was slower and/or had worse performance than a larger motherboard. Similar to how the mobile components in a laptop are slower than their desktop counterparts.
I don't want a server or anything. I just want my HTPC to play video games, watch Netflix and Hulu, and surf the web.
I would never even attempt to overclock anything. As I said, I'm not a computer person, so I would be too afraid I would blow something up. Plus, from what I understand, overclocking raises the temperature, so you need better cooling. I just plan to go with stock cooling since I don't really want to mess with anything else.
I was just worried that maybe a smaller motherboard was slower and/or had worse performance than a larger motherboard. Similar to how the mobile components in a laptop are slower than their desktop counterparts.
I don't want a server or anything. I just want my HTPC to play video games, watch Netflix and Hulu, and surf the web.
I would never even attempt to overclock anything. As I said, I'm not a computer person, so I would be too afraid I would blow something up. Plus, from what I understand, overclocking raises the temperature, so you need better cooling. I just plan to go with stock cooling since I don't really want to mess with anything else.
Overclocking is actually really easy, there's lots of good software that's included with some motherboards to completely automate it. Like you said, cooling needs to be a concern, but that's always a concern, just a bit more so when overclocking.
A decent option would be to get a Asus Maximus motherboard in the form factor of your choosing, and then say in 4 years, you feel like you're CPU is bottlenecking, then you can look into overclocking then. You'd at least have the option to, since you'd already have a K (basically more overclocking friendly) CPU.
mITX will limit you from ever having more than one graphics card (not a big deal to most), and only 2 slots for memory (just get 16GB from the outset, and you'll probably never need to worry about it, until you are ready to upgrade your entire system). Other than that, it won't be a big deal to you.
One thing to consider is with the case, if you plan right, it can last you 10+ years, through multiple new CPU/motherboards. I always spend high on cases, and plan to keep them for as long as possible. It pays off in the end, especially when you buy a case that's easy to work with and cools well.
#654
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You can see how it compares to a mid range system PC Gamer put together in March.
http://www.pcgamer.com/pc-build-guid...nge-gaming-pc/
http://www.pcgamer.com/pc-build-guid...nge-gaming-pc/
#655
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Mr. Overkill that I like to be, I'd love to build their high-end gaming PC. Though I'd add an HDD for my music collection.
#656
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Get a NAS, Mr. Overkill
Looks nice, close to what i'd probably build if I were putting together a new system too.
This is what I ended up with, pretty excited to get it and get my 1st build done.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/s2yLLk
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/s2yLLk
Looks nice, close to what i'd probably build if I were putting together a new system too.
#657
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Re: PC Gaming Thread
Anyone playing Invisible Inc? I just heard about that game this weekend, and now I am hopelessly addicted to it. I have played it probably close to 20 hours this weekend.
It is very similar to XCom with the same turn-based style gameplay. Invisible Inc however is focused on stealth. It is also very roguelike with everything being randomly generated so that no two games are ever exactly the same.
It is very similar to XCom with the same turn-based style gameplay. Invisible Inc however is focused on stealth. It is also very roguelike with everything being randomly generated so that no two games are ever exactly the same.
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#662
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Re: PC Gaming Thread
Valve is awesome!
Steam Refunds
Steam has announced that you can get a refund of any game bought on their system within 14 days and less than two hours of playtime for any reason.
If the game crashes on your system, refund. You bought the wrong game, refund. The game sucks, refund.
Steam Refunds
Steam has announced that you can get a refund of any game bought on their system within 14 days and less than two hours of playtime for any reason.
If the game crashes on your system, refund. You bought the wrong game, refund. The game sucks, refund.
#663
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Cool, but me play a Steam game in the first 14 days? Ludicrous.
#664
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Steam Controller
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#665
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Re: PC Gaming Thread
Off topic, but if anyone is interested in buying my TS-451 NAS from me, I'll probably be selling it in a month or so (maybe less), it's been upgraded to 8GB of ram, $350.
https://www.qnap.com/i/en/product/model.php?II=143
It's a very good NAS, powerful enough to run a lot of stuff at once. I'm building my own server to incorporate surveillance cameras, and need something beefier for that.
And in general I definitely recommend QNAP NAS systems. They have software very similar to Synology, but at a much cheaper cost. It's very easy to use, well supported, and reliable. Build quality is also very good.
https://www.qnap.com/i/en/product/model.php?II=143
It's a very good NAS, powerful enough to run a lot of stuff at once. I'm building my own server to incorporate surveillance cameras, and need something beefier for that.
And in general I definitely recommend QNAP NAS systems. They have software very similar to Synology, but at a much cheaper cost. It's very easy to use, well supported, and reliable. Build quality is also very good.
#666
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Re: PC Gaming Thread
Got my 1st build just about finished. Just waiting for the correct dvd drive. The one I ordered isnt going to be here till tomorrow, but I wanted to get started, how to borrow one from an older pc. Took about 3 hours, and the cables could still be a little neater, but since there is no window, it really does not matter
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The only part I ever find daunting is mounting the CPU on the motherboard. I always have the shop do that part for me when I buy the parts together.
The rest is a total breeze.
The rest is a total breeze.
#671
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The only thing about building a PC is even the most seasoned technical guy can have a new build not POST for various reasons. I've probably built hundreds of PC's, both for personal and for work, but there's still always that sinking feeling when you press power and nothing happens
#672
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Yep. The worst is when you do a full build and then realize you have a bad Mobo.
...Or in my case, causes a tiny paper sticker on the RAM to ignite. (it was another time.)
...Or in my case, causes a tiny paper sticker on the RAM to ignite. (it was another time.)
#673
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The most "difficult" (just annoying) part of putting together a PC is connecting all the LED/switches to the motherboard. I don't understand how that hasn't been standardized to a single plug yet... absolutely stupid.
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Getting jealous.
But I'm actually looking to build a 4K system. It will be expensive, depending on when I build it of course, since I won't be able to recycle almost anything.
New MB, memory, CPU. New Monitor. New GPU of course. I want one card that can push 4K decently.
I know that almost everything that's going to be able to do that is going to be released later this year, or earlier 2016. So Christmas 2016 present maybe?
But I'm actually looking to build a 4K system. It will be expensive, depending on when I build it of course, since I won't be able to recycle almost anything.
New MB, memory, CPU. New Monitor. New GPU of course. I want one card that can push 4K decently.
I know that almost everything that's going to be able to do that is going to be released later this year, or earlier 2016. So Christmas 2016 present maybe?
#675
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Re: PC Gaming Thread
Does anyone use a gaming keypad instead of a traditional keyboard? If so, what do you think?
Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Nostromo-PC-Gaming-Keypad/dp/B004AM5RB6
Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Nostromo-PC-Gaming-Keypad/dp/B004AM5RB6