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07-25-2014, 04:28 PM
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#3401 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Originally Posted by willystyle  AMD Athlon X4 630 (OC to 3.5GHz)
4GB DDR3 RAM
640gb HD 7200rpm
ATI Radeon 7790
I want faster speed (particularly at multi-tasking and running multiple programs at once). I do some light gaming also. I'm stuck between upgrading my ram to 8gb ($90) or buy a new crucial 256gb SSD ($129). PC is about 4 years old, I don't want to buy a new PC if I don't have to. What would be the best bang for the buck at this point (price per performance wise)? | Get the SSD, probably the best upgrade one can get for their computer imo. You will instantly feel the difference.
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07-25-2014, 05:00 PM
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#3402 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Will do that. Thank you.
Also, would it be better to start fresh with Windows or clone my system drive to the ssd?
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07-25-2014, 05:14 PM
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#3403 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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^fresh start with windows is always the best
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07-25-2014, 05:22 PM
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#3404 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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+1 to fresh start as well
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07-25-2014, 09:20 PM
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#3405 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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I've only seen bad things happen when cloning from a mechanical to SSD.
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07-25-2014, 09:39 PM
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#3406 | | Say! Say! Say!
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I cloned a HDD to an SSD with no problems. Just have to make sure you do it correctly.
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07-25-2014, 10:10 PM
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#3407 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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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.
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07-26-2014, 10:45 AM
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#3408 | | RS controls my life!
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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
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07-26-2014, 12:48 PM
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#3409 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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you can go a smaller psu if you want to since its a micro build, dont think youre planning to sli or anything
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07-26-2014, 12:54 PM
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#3410 | | RS controls my life!
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Originally Posted by z3german 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 ?
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07-26-2014, 12:58 PM
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#3411 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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a quality 500w is probably enough...but 550-600 doesn't hurt
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07-27-2014, 02:22 PM
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#3412 | | RS controls my life!
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ended up going with cx600 thanks for suggestion  | |
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07-30-2014, 10:08 AM
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#3413 | | Say! Say! Say!
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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.
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08-03-2014, 07:38 PM
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#3414 | | #deephouse
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Looking to get a mechanical keyboard.. been watching videos all day on k95 and k70
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08-04-2014, 03:17 AM
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#3415 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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Originally Posted by knight604 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
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08-04-2014, 12:36 PM
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#3416 | | ninja edits your posts without your knowledge
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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 | |
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08-04-2014, 02:20 PM
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#3417 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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i assume the viewing angles are decent...those would make very sweet yet affordable eyefinity/surround
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08-04-2014, 08:33 PM
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#3418 | | It's like going crazy when you're already nuts
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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 | |
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08-04-2014, 08:54 PM
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#3419 | | #deephouse
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08-04-2014, 09:05 PM
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#3420 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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any SSD at 50cent/GB is a decent buy and will make your aging system 100x snappier
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08-05-2014, 12:51 AM
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#3421 | | ninja edits your posts without your knowledge
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero i assume the viewing angles are decent...those would make very sweet yet affordable eyefinity/surround | 178 degrees for both vertical and horizontal.
Any know where I can get a good dual monitor mount/stand?
Or have any recommendations?
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08-08-2014, 05:39 PM
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#3422 | | It's like going crazy when you're already nuts
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Originally Posted by knight604 | Quote:
Originally Posted by twitchyzero any SSD at 50cent/GB is a decent buy and will make your aging system 100x snappier | Done. SSD FTW! Not sure if it's because of the clean slate, or because of the SSD speed but computer feels new again!
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08-12-2014, 09:19 PM
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#3423 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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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?
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08-13-2014, 07:52 PM
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#3424 | | ESKETIT
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08-13-2014, 10:53 PM
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#3425 | | I STILL don't get it
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Originally Posted by knight604 Looking to get a mechanical keyboard.. been watching videos all day on k95 and k70 | 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
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