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06-27-2014, 12:56 PM | #326 |
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I like Silverstone cases, that IN WIN case looks hideous . The GPU you picked is weaker than the other one you had by a good bit.
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06-27-2014, 01:23 PM | #327 |
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This may be a little bigger than you want but it's pretty sweet for the price. I just put my build together using it. It's nice to be able to switch the fans to a lower speed when you don't need the flow. I added 2 fans to the front and on high she moves quite a bit of air now.
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06-27-2014, 01:28 PM | #328 |
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Up your budget by ~$80 and get a reference 760 card, or $100 for a superclocked 760.
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06-27-2014, 01:36 PM | #329 |
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I've got a surround sound headset I'd like to use on my PC, but it requires Dolby Digital via Optical to work. It's my understanding that the realtek onboard sound on my mobo (Asrock Z77 extreme4) is capable of handling the job, but the cheap bastards didn't pony up for the Dolby license, and thus it no workie. I've found some altered realtek drivers that will apparently enable the DDL (and DTS) options, but it sounds like a PITA. Win7 digital driver signing has to be disabled or you need to run a freeware cocktail of crap in test mode and watermark removers and other stuff I barely understand.
Then there's audio via HDMI on my 7970 connected to a receiver which I suspect won't do surround sound gaming either, but even if it did, it wouldn't help me with the headset. *sigh* Researching this has given me a headache. TLDR - Is a sound card going to be my only (read:cheapest) option for surround sound gaming on a headset? |
06-27-2014, 02:07 PM | #330 | |
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Most of your build looks like great choices for your stated purpose.
Personally I would get a different case. The R4 is a great choice, and NZXT makes a couple nice sub $100 cases. Silverstone makes some great high end cases (or at least they used to), but their economy boxes aren't that great (or at least they didn't used to be). I would get a 500gb SSD, the Samsung EVO is great, fast and economical. For you PSU, I would look at Corsair or Seasonic, or if on a budget, Rosewill. EVGA makes great GPUs, and I heartily recommend them for any nVidia GPUs, but others still make better PSUs (although the new SuperFlower based SuperNova line seems pretty solid). It is just that I don't have personal experience with the EVGA while I have a lot with Corsair and Seasonic. At least you can rest assured that EVGA has great customer service if you do need it. You talked about dual monitors, but you have a measely 22" (and an AOC at that) in your build list. I suggest considering one larger monitor rather than 2 smaller ones. I suggest a 27" 2560 x 1440 WQHD, which has not quite the same square inches as 2x22", nearly the same pixels per inch, and is far easier and more efficient to use in a desktop environment. You can get a cheap Korean one for under $400, so it is not much more than 2x22". Just make sure your video card has a dual link DVI output (the EVGA you list does have it). Quote:
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06-27-2014, 09:38 PM | #331 | |||
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I swapped the 256 GB for a 500 GB EVO drive. I know more=better, but does the 500 GB drive actually perform better? In other words, I don't really need the extra space for programs on the SSD...but should I get a bigger drive anyways? Changed the PSU to a semi-modular Seasonic. I think your most valuable advise is regarding the monitor. I was in the ~6-year old mindset that a 22" monitor was big, so I wanted to match another 22" monitor to my current Acer. Thanks everybody. My wallet hurts more. Last edited by tibug; 06-27-2014 at 09:43 PM. |
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06-28-2014, 08:19 AM | #332 |
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I was not trying to dissuade you from the EVGA PSU, it looks like they are entering the big league of PSU makers (or at least remarketers). SuperFlower is a good unit, they are just rebranding it. SuperFlower does not sell in USA.
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06-28-2014, 08:38 AM | #333 |
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We built my friend's last PC with that case, I really like it, room for wiring easily too. The front fan is a 3 pin fan and I don't believe that motherboard will allow voltage controlling the fan speed for a variable profile, just an FYI. You can always use a resistor (I don't think the case comes with one) to run it slower than full speed or buy a PWM fan to replace it if you want variable speed.
I would get a gold power supply, modular doesn't really matter for this case IMO, it has plenty of room for extra wires, we ran a non-modular in my friend's build. Modular is fine and all but I would rather a non-modular gold than a modular bronze for the same price. These are good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-071-_-Product http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151137 |
07-05-2014, 11:09 AM | #334 |
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First review of the Asus Rog Swift PG278Q (27" 1440p G-sync) is up. Looks spiffy.
http://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/m...ti-rog-matrix/ The lesser 24" should be out this month too I believe. |
07-05-2014, 11:28 AM | #335 |
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$1200? no thanks, dont care what magic BS it has. Will wait a year or two for astronomical prices to come down.
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07-05-2014, 03:16 PM | #336 |
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It's gonna been $799, don't know where you saw $1200.
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07-05-2014, 03:41 PM | #337 | |
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Unless they used the wrong currency or it will be cheaper for us in the states
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Maybe that is wrong, other sites turn up a $800 guesstimation. Even at that, still waaaaaaaaay too expensive. EDIT: Appears UK just gets totally boned Last edited by Jaren1; 07-05-2014 at 03:50 PM. |
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07-05-2014, 07:10 PM | #338 |
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Yea I think that's taxes and other crap driving the price up. I don't think that's way to expensive, especially considering there is nothing like it on the market .
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07-06-2014, 12:55 AM | #339 |
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I pulled the trigger. Final parts list:
Case: Silverstone TJ08B-E mATX PSU: SeaSonic M12II 620 Watt CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K Hard Drive 1: Samsung 840 EVO 250 GB SSD Hard Drive 2: Seagate Barracuda 1TB External Hard Drive: Silicon Power Armor A30 1TB Memory: G.SKILL Value 16GB (2 x 8GB) 1600 Motherboard: ASUS Z97M-PLUS GPU: EVGA GTX 760 SuperClocked Optical Drive: Pioneer Blu-ray Burner Monitor: QNIX QX2710 2560x1440 27" (THANKS bcblues) Everything is ordered except for the case and a few SATA cables. I reached my card's credit limit (only $1500) so I had to pay it off (online) before I could buy the rest . The final price will be just shy of $1600 all told ($1300 computer only). That's more than I expected to spend, but I think I'll be happy. It were the decisions to buy a better monitor, pricier case, and higher end GPU that really raised the bill. Those were decisions made based on the advice of members here, and I am very glad that you gave your opinions. Thank you all. |
07-06-2014, 02:10 AM | #340 |
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Looks like a solid build that will last you a while, essentially what I wanted when I specced out a similar build earlier this year.
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07-06-2014, 10:29 AM | #341 | |
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Let us know how you like it once it is all together. Looks like a nice rig.
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07-06-2014, 08:03 PM | #343 | |
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07-06-2014, 09:51 PM | #344 | |
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Nice case, Love mine
Make sure you use Asus Fan Xpert. I have mine set to 40% at a min and it only scale up after I go past 30C. It's basically silent unless I am playing a game and even then its very quiet. Quote:
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07-06-2014, 10:13 PM | #345 | ||
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'I actually bought it at Newegg, and I could have sworn I hyperlinked that text to Newegg. I definitely would not have intentionally linked it to Amazon .' Then I clicked the link again and it brought me to Newegg, but to some weird 250GB 840 EVO listing priced at $228 instead of the normal listing where it is priced at $149.99. Here's the bottom line: I got it for 129.99 after a Newegg promo code for $20 off. I actually forgot to include the promo code on checkout but after emailing them, Newegg CS credited my card $20. Edit: By the way, I bought everything off Newegg except for the case which I bought at SuperBiiz (It was $23 cheaper there with a promo code, including shipping). Oh, and the monitor I bought off eBay. That's all. Quote:
I'm stoked. Last edited by tibug; 07-06-2014 at 11:06 PM. |
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07-07-2014, 09:12 AM | #346 |
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Glad you got it on sale!
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07-07-2014, 01:56 PM | #347 |
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Yeah, they had some great sales on Samsung EVO SSDs over the 4th holiday. I almost pulled the trigger on a 1TB for my laptop, but just couldn't justify it, as my car now needs some work after breaking the A arm at the autocross last week.
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07-15-2014, 12:55 AM | #348 |
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07-15-2014, 12:59 AM | #349 |
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looks good!
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07-15-2014, 01:59 AM | #350 |
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looks nice! Well done!
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