Get the SSD, probably the best upgrade one can get for their computer imo. You will instantly feel the difference.

Will do that. Thank you.

Also, would it be better to start fresh with Windows or clone my system drive to the ssd?

^fresh start with windows is always the best

+1 to fresh start as well

I've only seen bad things happen when cloning from a mechanical to SSD.

I cloned a HDD to an SSD with no problems. Just have to make sure you do it correctly.

Cloning is fine, I think I am on my 4th cloned drive right now. I use R-Drive Image. It's free for 1 month or something, and works fantastic.

Hey RS,
looking to build my own computer. I only have a macbookpro and wanted a Windows desktop for day to day use and some gaming.

looking for smaller size so decided with a Micro-ATX build

Case : BitFenix Phenom M $99.99 (ME/NCIX)

Mobo: Gigabyte z97MX Gaming 5 microATX $149.99 (ME)

CPU: intel i5 4690k $ 249.99 (NCIX)

Heatsink: Be Quiet! Shadow Rock 2 $29.99 (NCIX)

Ram: Kingston HyperX fury Red 1600mhz CL10 $84.99

GPU: Asus GTX760 DirectCU II 2GB $229.99

Storage: Samsung 840 Evo 250gb $140

PSU: Corsair CX750 or CS750 $120-150

what do you guys think ?
anything I can improve on or change around

you can go a smaller psu if you want to since its a micro build, dont think youre planning to sli or anything

What would be the lowest you think I should go 600w ?

a quality 500w is probably enough...but 550-600 doesn't hurt

ended up going with cx600 thanks for suggestion:woot2:

If anyone needs a mSATA drive for their notebook, I got a 120GB Samsung 840 EVO for sale. It gets 530/520 read and writes.

Got a MacBook again so it doesn't fit. Will trade it for a PNY StorEdge or Transcend JetDrive Lite.

Looking to get a mechanical keyboard.. been watching videos all day on k95 and k70

I've reviewed quite a few of them:

Mechanical Keyboard Reviews

If you have any questions let me know! I am also selling a couple of them

If anyone is in the market for an IPS 23" monitor, this is a great deal!

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B009...pf_rd_i=915398

i assume the viewing angles are decent...those would make very sweet yet affordable eyefinity/surround

Any recommendations for a budget friendly SSD? Finally upgrading my 2008 built computer lulz

Have my eye on this one thus far:
http://www.ncix.com/detail/samsung-8...iateid=7474144

budget you say ?

Crucial MX100 CT256MX100SSD1 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Newegg.ca

any SSD at 50cent/GB is a decent buy and will make your aging system 100x snappier

178 degrees for both vertical and horizontal.

Any know where I can get a good dual monitor mount/stand?

Or have any recommendations?

Done. SSD FTW! Not sure if it's because of the clean slate, or because of the SSD speed but computer feels new again!

sorry, i know i've asked this before but i want to double check and get some input on this.

so according to CPU-Z, my ram is 9-9-9-24 PC3-10700 (667MHz) @ 1.5V in slot #1 and slot #3. I have ASRock Z77 Extreme4 mobo.

i tried ordering the exact same brand for slot #2 and 4 but NCIX said it would be over a month before the ram arrives once they've placed the order.

they recommended me http://www.ncix.com/detail/kingston-...78421-1248.htm

any input on this brand/type of ram and will it work optimally for my mobo?

Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Chroma - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

totally getting this when it comes out lol

I got the k70 in reds

Solid keyboard, beautiful metal plate..
The keys kind of stick out so is very easy to clean.
Keycaps are kinda meh...
got it on a sale for like $100.. wouldn't pay that much more tho.

There s RGB backlight version coming out soon..so the regular one would hopefully drop in price