• The "Quick Questions that does not Deserve a Thread"...Thread. V2
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[QUOTE=Ardosos;33392502]Doesn't dropbox have a bandwith limit though?[/QUOTE] It does but I use it for hosting images online and it's never had any problems. Unless you do something like get to the front page of reddit you won't be having any issues with bandwidth.
I need some helping on deciding on a motherboard to get. It needs to be socket LGA 1155, support at least 8 gigabytes of memory and have two(one would work, two is preferable) PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots. Price range of <$90.
I'm not that informed on graphics card except I need to upgrade my generation old one. Might order on newegg black friday but I need suggestions.
[QUOTE=bulletshield;33397694]I'm not that informed on graphics card except I need to upgrade my generation old one. Might order on newegg black friday but I need suggestions.[/QUOTE] budget and current specs?
I'm going to attempt to make my first computer, a[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdDVgJWXMCI]n[/url]d these are the parts I'm considering to order: Motherboard: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131767]ASUS M5A97 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS[/url] CPU: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808] AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ955FBGMBOX[/url] Video Card: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908] SAPPHIRE 100315L Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity [/url] Power Supply: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094] SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply[/url] RAM: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139660]Kingston Value 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model KVR1333D3S8N9K3/6G[/url] Case: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233&Tpk=haf%20912] COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case [/url] Is there any problems with this setup, and can I have some general tips on building?
[QUOTE=Vollybomb;33398641]I'm going to attempt to make my first computer, a[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdDVgJWXMCI]n[/url]d these are the parts I'm considering to order: Motherboard: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131767]ASUS M5A97 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS[/url] CPU: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808] AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ955FBGMBOX[/url] Video Card: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908] SAPPHIRE 100315L Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity [/url] Power Supply: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094] SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply[/url] RAM: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139660]Kingston Value 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model KVR1333D3S8N9K3/6G[/url] Case: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233&Tpk=haf%20912] COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case [/url] Is there any problems with this setup, and can I have some general tips on building?[/QUOTE] That's great, just get a different RAM kit with 2 or 4 sticks, 3 sticks won't work in dual channel mode.
I'm going to buy a new computer and I want to attach an aftermarket cooler but I'm afraid (since my case will be vertical all the time) that the cooler's weight hanging off the motherboard will damage it. Is this something that is true? (it weighs 0.64 kgs incase you're wondering, whoa pun! geddit? "incase"? /lame pun)
will these specs run Saints Row 3, GTA IV, Deus Ex:HR, Battlefield 3 on 1920x1080 and on atleast the lowest graphical settings? Intel Core® i5-2320, 3.0 GHz Nvidia GeForce GTX550Ti DirectX 11 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM 2 TB Hard Disk _____________________ Thanks in advance. _____________________ Those are the only specs described by the shop.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx?nm_mc=EMC-SD112011&cm_mmc=EMC-SD112011-_-SD112311-_-item-_-singleitem[/url] This psu is a shellshocker. 100 to 35$ Will it work with a 2600k, 560ti, 3 hd, a combo drive and a shit ton of fans?
[QUOTE=Woozie;33400724]will these specs run Saints Row 3, GTA IV, Deus Ex:HR, Battlefield 3 on 1920x1080 and on atleast the lowest graphical settings? Intel Core® i5-2320, 3.0 GHz Nvidia GeForce GTX550Ti DirectX 11 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM 2 TB Hard Disk _____________________ Thanks in advance. _____________________ Those are the only specs described by the shop.[/QUOTE] That should run BF3, Deus Ex, and SR3 rather well I would say, not Ultra, but well on medium or perhaps high. GTA4 just runs badly on almost any hardware. You are lucky if it's smooth.
The ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 is on sale for £5 online at PC world, should I get that or spend £20 on a Hyper 212?
What laptop should I buy for Black Friday? I want one that can handle gaming and tote a reasonable pricetag for the sale. Buying onsite is preferable but online can be done. Any suggestions?
Is [url=http://nemesis.thewavelength.net/]nemesis.thewavelength.net[/url] working for anyone else? [url=http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/]downforeveryoneorjustme.com[/url] says it's up, but I can't access it on any of my computers now, even though I could last night. I have had this happen before. I'm getting the "Oops! Google Chrome could not find nemesis.thewavelength.net" error, by the way.
[QUOTE=.enasnI;33400777][url]http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx?nm_mc=EMC-SD112011&cm_mmc=EMC-SD112011-_-SD112311-_-item-_-singleitem[/url] This psu is a shellshocker. 100 to 35$ Will it work with a 2600k, 560ti, 3 hd, a combo drive and a shit ton of fans?[/QUOTE] yes it's a decent PSU, and a damn good deal at that price
So guys.. I would like some suggestions on what to upgrade on my (built in 2009) desktop.. Current Specs: AMD Phenom X4 9950 2.6 GHz oc to 3.0 Ghz ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe 8 GB 800mhz OCZ DDR2 WD 320gb blue hard drive EVGA GTS 450 (with the free performance boost) OCZ 700W power supply Thermaltake Typhoon CPU cooler Some ugly green case my dad got for free from work, 1 120mm exhaust fan What should I upgrade? or should I just save up and build a whole new desktop?
[QUOTE=truckerdude99;33404080]So guys.. I would like some suggestions on what to upgrade on my (built in 2009) desktop.. Current Specs: AMD Phenom X4 9950 2.6 GHz oc to 3.0 Ghz ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe 8 GB 800mhz OCZ DDR2 WD 320gb blue hard drive EVGA GTS 450 (with the free performance boost) OCZ 700W power supply Thermaltake Typhoon CPU cooler Some ugly green case my dad got for free from work, 1 120mm exhaust fan What should I upgrade? or should I just save up and build a whole new desktop?[/QUOTE] Start saving up.
Ok then. i5 2500k here I come
[QUOTE=Shadaez;33400436]That's great, just get a different RAM kit with 2 or 4 sticks, 3 sticks won't work in dual channel mode.[/QUOTE] Thanks buddy! You're a lifesaver!
[QUOTE=Vollybomb;33406458]Thanks buddy! You're a lifesaver![/QUOTE] What's with the youtube link on the n though, just noticed that. Not cool!
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=24-009-266&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=5&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29#scrollFullInfo[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824262011&cm_mmc=BF2011_listing-_-20-_-N82E16824262011&nm_mc=BF2011_listing[/url] which? or neither?
[img]http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/2712/2712579_sb.jpg[/img] Is the Asus G74SX-BBK7 worth buying? I want to buy a gaming laptop for myself for Christmas and I want to know if I'm getting my money's worth. Specs: -Intel® Core&#8482; i7-2630QM processor -8GB DDR3 memory -Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support -17.3" LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display -1TB hard drive -NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics etc., etc. Price: $1199.99
[QUOTE=Atrbfs;33406993][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=24-009-266&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=5&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29#scrollFullInfo[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824262011&cm_mmc=BF2011_listing-_-20-_-N82E16824262011&nm_mc=BF2011_listing[/url] which? or neither?[/QUOTE] Personally would go with the Hanspree. Cheaper + smaller (I prefer a higher PPI) + speakers + better reviews.
[QUOTE=Atrbfs;33406993][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=24-009-266&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=5&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29#scrollFullInfo[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824262011&cm_mmc=BF2011_listing-_-20-_-N82E16824262011&nm_mc=BF2011_listing[/url] which? or neither?[/QUOTE] acer
I have like, 3 hard drives, would it help installing programs on one and OS on the other, would that make startup times faster?
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215189[/url] Is this a good laptop for under $500? I really don't want to go above $400 and this one looks like the best one out of the ones I saw. However, that three hour battery life hurts a lot. I'm wondering if you guys think this is worth it? [editline]23rd November 2011[/editline] Also what is the best way to return a laptop? It's from Best Buy and I already opened it. Been roughly 3 weeks since it was bought. Returning it to BB would only net me 15% back, not really a great deal to be honest. Are there any other better ways for this sort of thing?
[QUOTE=KStyleAzure;33409689][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215189[/url] Is this a good laptop for under $500? I really don't want to go above $400 and this one looks like the best one out of the ones I saw. However, that three hour battery life hurts a lot. I'm wondering if you guys think this is worth it? [editline]23rd November 2011[/editline] Also what is the best way to return a laptop? It's from Best Buy and I already opened it. Been roughly 3 weeks since it was bought. Returning it to BB would only net me 15% back, not really a great deal to be honest. Are there any other better ways for this sort of thing?[/QUOTE] I'd try and get a sandybridge
[QUOTE=Alcapwne;33409739]I'd try and get a sandybridge[/QUOTE] What does that mean?
[QUOTE=KStyleAzure;33409769]What does that mean?[/QUOTE] one of the new i3/i5 processors - more energy efficient and more performance they normally have 4 digits followed by an M, eg i5 2410m as compared to the i3 370 which your one has
Is that something that I would have to buy separate? Are there any cheap ones that are still good?
[QUOTE=KStyleAzure;33409855]Is that something that I would have to buy separate? Are there any cheap ones that are still good?[/QUOTE] no, it's just the processor of the computer, I'm sure you can find a laptop in your budget that has one of the newer processors in it
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