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06-04-2016, 03:06 PM
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#4401 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Okay, so I told him that it wasn't going to happen for $800 if he wants a gaming computer with an i5. He really wants the i5, so he increased his budget.
I looked at NCIX's PCs for kind of a ballpark, so I took the Impact Tower Tier 1 as a sample and changed a couple of things (i5 6500 instead of 6400 for the extra $5, Gigabyte GTX 960 4GB instead of Asus to save $65).
Case: Corsair Carbide 230T Black ($79.98)
Power Supply: Corsair CX500 500W PSU ($64.25 after PM)
Motherboard: Asus B150M-A ($99.98 after PM)
CPU: Intel Core i5 6500 ($264.99)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 ($48.99)
Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 4GB ($239.99 after PM)
Storage: Seagate ST1000DX001 1TB Hybrid ($89.99)
Optical: Asus DRW-24F1ST ($19.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-Bit ($124.99)
Shipping: $0.00
Sub-Total: $1033.15
Total: $1157.13
Any suggestions on changes?
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06-04-2016, 03:24 PM
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#4402 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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would add in a cheap ssd to speed things up. 240gb can be had for under 100 bucks. and would recommend more memory but that can be done down the road.
if you get an ssd you can get a normal 1tb hard drive for about 60 bucks
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06-04-2016, 08:55 PM
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#4404 | | 2x Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung
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If you are paying for it.. get one of Acer i7 for $600 and let him upgrade to higher specs on his own. [Ebay-Newegg] Acer Desktop i7 4790 12GB ram 1TB Windows 10 $600 Refurbished - RedFlagDeals.com Forums Quote:
Originally Posted by Jmac  Okay, so I told him that it wasn't going to happen for $800 if he wants a gaming computer with an i5. He really wants the i5, so he increased his budget.
I looked at NCIX's PCs for kind of a ballpark, so I took the Impact Tower Tier 1 as a sample and changed a couple of things (i5 6500 instead of 6400 for the extra $5, Gigabyte GTX 960 4GB instead of Asus to save $65).
Case: Corsair Carbide 230T Black ($79.98)
Power Supply: Corsair CX500 500W PSU ($64.25 after PM)
Motherboard: Asus B150M-A ($99.98 after PM)
CPU: Intel Core i5 6500 ($264.99)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 ($48.99)
Graphics: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 4GB ($239.99 after PM)
Storage: Seagate ST1000DX001 1TB Hybrid ($89.99)
Optical: Asus DRW-24F1ST ($19.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-Bit ($124.99)
Shipping: $0.00
Sub-Total: $1033.15
Total: $1157.13
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06-05-2016, 01:08 AM
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#4405 | | Say! Say! Say!
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Wait for the new R9 480. I'm expecting it to be about $299 and it will blow the GTX 960 out of the water.
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06-05-2016, 07:30 PM
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#4406 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by Razor Ramon HG Wait for the new R9 480. I'm expecting it to be about $299 and it will blow the GTX 960 out of the water. | waiting for it till the end of the month... even thoughi bought overwatch and its unplayable... 
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Hey guys,
Can someone tell good or unusual dating spots? Or what was your the most unusual date? THanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp my bedroom =D | Quote:
Originally Posted by dhillon09 that's a great secret date spot,
i bet no girl in vancouver has seen it. | | |
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06-06-2016, 02:56 AM
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#4407 | | Cool beans bro
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If anyones looking for an Intel retail edge discount on a CPU, let me know. I may know "someone" who can help secure you one.
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06-06-2016, 08:17 AM
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#4408 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by JordanLee If anyones looking for an Intel retail edge discount on a CPU, let me know. I may know "someone" who can help secure you one. | Just a heads up its only the i5 remaining
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06-06-2016, 09:30 AM
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#4409 | | Media Officer / MOD
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I'm surprised people are still doing that. It takes consistent 6 months of doing quizzes and stuff. I gave up lol
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06-06-2016, 09:33 AM
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#4410 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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It actually only took me like 2ish hours to complete it all. Was watching youtube while I did em.
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06-06-2016, 09:40 AM
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#4411 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by JordanLee If anyones looking for an Intel retail edge discount on a CPU, let me know. I may know "someone" who can help secure you one. | pm'd
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Hey guys,
Can someone tell good or unusual dating spots? Or what was your the most unusual date? THanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp my bedroom =D | Quote:
Originally Posted by dhillon09 that's a great secret date spot,
i bet no girl in vancouver has seen it. | | |
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06-06-2016, 10:00 AM
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#4412 | | Media Officer / MOD
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Originally Posted by noTirl It actually only took me like 2ish hours to complete it all. Was watching youtube while I did em. | But now you have to be active for the past 6 months consistently doing the test. Previously I just logged in and did all of them just before the drop.
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06-06-2016, 05:03 PM
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#4413 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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^i'll do the test consistently if it means a discount on an i7 chip lol. can I borrow said account?
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06-07-2016, 08:45 AM
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#4414 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by Razor Ramon HG Wait for the new R9 480. I'm expecting it to be about $299 and it will blow the GTX 960 out of the water. | wait, just saw articles it is $199.99.... even fucking better!
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Hey guys,
Can someone tell good or unusual dating spots? Or what was your the most unusual date? THanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp my bedroom =D | Quote:
Originally Posted by dhillon09 that's a great secret date spot,
i bet no girl in vancouver has seen it. | | |
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06-07-2016, 04:14 PM
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#4415 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Originally Posted by Verdasco wait, just saw articles it is $199.99.... even fucking better! | $199 USD
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06-07-2016, 07:05 PM
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#4416 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Buy windows from this legit site Steam CD Keys and Game Keys - Compare & Buy | Kinguin.net for $35 Canadian and use the extra money for a SSD.
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06-08-2016, 12:17 PM
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#4417 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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whats a good silent regular size case?? Must have window panel and around $100.
going to get a new system on the 1st of july with the new rx 480 and having NCIX to build it.
edit: i am sort of lost with ram / mobo, cpu will be i5 6500 as i dont plan to overclock, GPU is rx 480.
Any suggestions? Willing to spend around $150 for mobo, nothing too fancy but nothing too shitty (I do not want one with few pci slots and micro size, MSI / ASUS preferred)
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Hey guys,
Can someone tell good or unusual dating spots? Or what was your the most unusual date? THanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp my bedroom =D | Quote:
Originally Posted by dhillon09 that's a great secret date spot,
i bet no girl in vancouver has seen it. |
Last edited by Verdasco; 06-08-2016 at 01:23 PM.
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06-08-2016, 01:25 PM
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#4418 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Originally Posted by Verdasco whats a good silent regular size case?? Must have window panel and around $100.
going to get a new system on the 1st of july with the new rx 480 and having NCIX to build it.
edit: i am sort of lost with ram / mobo, cpu will be i5 6500 as i dont plan to overclock, GPU is rx 480.
Any suggestions? Willing to spend around $150 for mobo, nothing too fancy but nothing too shitty (I do not want one with few pci slots and micro size, MSI / ASUS preferred) | NZTX source 340 is a great case if you don't need a optical drive or a ton of hard drives.
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06-08-2016, 02:55 PM
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#4419 | | RS controls my life!
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NZXT s340 is nice. I got a nzxt h440 instead since it was on sale. Larger than the 340 but comes with 4 fans. Easy to cable manage and to build in. No optical drive spot either.
Fractal design makes nice cases too. The "define" series focuses on silent computing. It was my second choice.
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06-08-2016, 03:04 PM
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#4420 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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thx for suggestions, I will not be using a optical drive spot , year is 2016, it is all software now haha
Will look at NZXT and fractal "define"
what happened to brands like coolermaster??? They were dominant last time i checked in the 2009 era.... cosmo S , the current case I have was a big seller, CM 690 II , the HAF 932. Do they not make any good silent cases?
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Hey guys,
Can someone tell good or unusual dating spots? Or what was your the most unusual date? THanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp my bedroom =D | Quote:
Originally Posted by dhillon09 that's a great secret date spot,
i bet no girl in vancouver has seen it. | | |
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06-08-2016, 07:12 PM
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#4421 | | Say! Say! Say!
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Window + silent case do not go together.
Get the Fractal Define S. I have it, and my entire computer is barely audible even when gaming (custom fan curves).
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Originally Posted by 89blkcivic Did I tell you guys black is my favourite colour? My Ridgeline is black. My Honda Fit is black. Wish my dick was black........ LOL. | | |
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06-09-2016, 08:36 AM
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#4422 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by Razor Ramon HG Window + silent case do not go together.
Get the Fractal Define S. I have it, and my entire computer is barely audible even when gaming (custom fan curves). | what CPU cooler u have? stock or water cooled / fan?
My buddies friend is selling a mobo cpu and ram for $200
i5 3570k ivy bridge
16gb ram
Asus mATX motherboard (small)
this worth it ? Just want to play cs go and overwatch on good settings
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Hey guys,
Can someone tell good or unusual dating spots? Or what was your the most unusual date? THanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp my bedroom =D | Quote:
Originally Posted by dhillon09 that's a great secret date spot,
i bet no girl in vancouver has seen it. | | |
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06-09-2016, 12:20 PM
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#4423 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Originally Posted by Verdasco whats a good silent regular size case?? Must have window panel and around $100.
going to get a new system on the 1st of july with the new rx 480 and having NCIX to build it.
edit: i am sort of lost with ram / mobo, cpu will be i5 6500 as i dont plan to overclock, GPU is rx 480.
Any suggestions? Willing to spend around $150 for mobo, nothing too fancy but nothing too shitty (I do not want one with few pci slots and micro size, MSI / ASUS preferred) | Just relaying what the NCIX rep told me when I asked NCIX a couple of days ago (because they rejected a pricematch, boo). He said he doesn't expect the new Radeons to be available until mid-July.
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06-09-2016, 12:51 PM
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#4424 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by Jmac Just relaying what the NCIX rep told me when I asked NCIX a couple of days ago (because they rejected a pricematch, boo). He said he doesn't expect the new Radeons to be available until mid-July. | It is expected I guess since they have to wait for orders to come in to the warehouse :/
decided not to get the nzxt case since it does has audible noise while on load with games. gonna go with the S design since it is quiet while playing games
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Hey guys,
Can someone tell good or unusual dating spots? Or what was your the most unusual date? THanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp my bedroom =D | Quote:
Originally Posted by dhillon09 that's a great secret date spot,
i bet no girl in vancouver has seen it. | | |
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06-09-2016, 02:46 PM
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#4425 | | ninja edits your posts without your knowledge
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Originally Posted by Verdasco what CPU cooler u have? stock or water cooled / fan?
My buddies friend is selling a mobo cpu and ram for $200
i5 3570k ivy bridge
16gb ram
Asus mATX motherboard (small)
this worth it ? Just want to play cs go and overwatch on good settings | That's a great price.
I'd buy that in a heartbeat.
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