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06-09-2016, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by CRS  That's a great price.
I'd buy that in a heartbeat. | lol is the seller you? hahah wahts ur name?
its iATX , not mATX, this is actually a deal breaker tbh
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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, 03:43 PM
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#4427 | | ninja edits your posts without your knowledge
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Originally Posted by Verdasco lol is the seller you? hahah wahts ur name?
its iATX , not mATX, this is actually a deal breaker tbh | 
Depends on the build you're trying to achieve.
I have a full board myself but I've seen some super compact PCs that have been amazing.
My current setup:
CPU: i5 3570K
Mobo: Asus Sabertooth Z77
Cooler: Corsair H80
GPU: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280x
Ram: 16GB 2133mhz G.Skill
PSU: Cosair HX850
Case: BeQuiet Silent Base 800
I have a Noctua NH-D14 that I've been meaning to put on but just never got around to doing.
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06-09-2016, 05:59 PM
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#4428 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
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Why does NCIX ship from Ontario when they have stock in BC?  | |
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06-10-2016, 08:18 AM
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#4429 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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how do i get a key for windows 7 on kinguin.net and use it without a CD? anyone have spare?
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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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06-10-2016, 09:24 AM
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#4430 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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06-10-2016, 09:35 AM
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#4431 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Well that's handy, I usually just torrented an unmodified copy.
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06-10-2016, 09:55 AM
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#4432 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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Originally Posted by underscore Well that's handy, I usually just torrented an unmodified copy. | A lot of the 'unmodified' ISOs on torrent sites have spyware built into them
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06-10-2016, 10:05 AM
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#4433 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp A lot of the 'unmodified' ISOs on torrent sites have spyware built into them | agreed, and couldn't those OS on torrent expire anytime? but it can be fixed with the proper tools
but yea, spyware..
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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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06-10-2016, 12:24 PM
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#4434 | | #deephouse
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06-20-2016, 03:44 PM
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#4435 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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So guys, i've been a mac guy for almost a decade. Looking to get a desktop work/game station after years of just using a laptop and i simply cant justify going apple in this cause so I'm building my first PC again after years away from the platform. Wanna get some advice on whether the parts i choice is overkilled or not and which of the component i can save money on.
What I use it for:
NEED triple monitor support.
very light gaming
Work stuff
Always connect server
want it to be future proof, ideally will last me a good decade 
Here's what i've configure from newegg.ca  
any advice and comment would be appreciated!
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06-20-2016, 06:26 PM
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#4436 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Originally Posted by threezero So guys, i've been a mac guy for almost a decade. Looking to get a desktop work/game station after years of just using a laptop and i simply cant justify going apple in this cause so I'm building my first PC again after years away from the platform. Wanna get some advice on whether the parts i choice is overkilled or not and which of the component i can save money on.
What I use it for:
NEED triple monitor support.
very light gaming
Work stuff
Always connect server
want it to be future proof, ideally will last me a good decade
Here's what i've configure from newegg.ca
any advice and comment would be appreciated! | For a video card look at the new RX480 coming out. Also I would go with an Intel CPU.
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06-20-2016, 06:50 PM
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#4437 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by Manic! For a video card look at the new RX480 coming out. Also I would go with an Intel CPU. | ohhh the rx480 looks cool but at 200$ us it will be pushing $300 in canadian. Not sure if I can justify it, don't play to use VR and not really a hardcore gamer.
Any reason for going with the more expensive intel? i'm not going to overclock it or anything, just want something efficient and hardy
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06-20-2016, 06:59 PM
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#4438 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Originally Posted by threezero ohhh the rx480 looks cool but at 200$ us it will be pushing $300 in canadian. Not sure if I can justify it, don't play to use VR and not really a hardcore gamer.
Any reason for going with the more expensive intel? i'm not going to overclock it or anything, just want something efficient and hardy | Intel will be more future proof and the RX480 is a way better card then the 750TI. Might want to look on Craigslist for a used card. also a SSD is a must.
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06-20-2016, 07:09 PM
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#4439 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by Manic! Intel will be more future proof and the RX480 is a way better card then the 750TI. Might want to look on Craigslist for a used card. also a SSD is a must. | Do you mean a ssd on top on a sata hdd? Cause 1tb ssd is way too rich for my blood.
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06-20-2016, 07:37 PM
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#4440 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Originally Posted by threezero Do you mean a ssd on top on a sata hdd? Cause 1tb ssd is way too rich for my blood. | Yep. SSD for the OS and main apps and the 1 tb for the rest. Check out Redflagdeals.com . You would be surprised how cheap SSD's can be on sale.
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06-20-2016, 07:38 PM
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#4441 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by threezero ohhh the rx480 looks cool but at 200$ us it will be pushing $300 in canadian. Not sure if I can justify it, don't play to use VR and not really a hardcore gamer.
Any reason for going with the more expensive intel? i'm not going to overclock it or anything, just want something efficient and hardy | Typically, Intel has got AMD beat for performance.
It really depends on what type of work you'll be doing too. 3D rendering/CAD, you'll want a work station video card. Video editing/ photo editing, iteration based calculation, mathematical modelling, numerical analysis, finite element methods/analysis, RAM + CPU power. Microsoft Office, this setup is overkill.
Edit: Unless you're running a server or mathematical modelling, more cores won't get your work done any faster.
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06-20-2016, 07:40 PM
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#4442 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Mang, I'm waiting for those PCI-e based SSD's to come out. about four times faster read and write than current SSDs. My god, instant on computing is coming!
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06-20-2016, 08:30 PM
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#4443 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by DragonChi Typically, Intel has got AMD beat for performance.
It really depends on what type of work you'll be doing too. 3D rendering/CAD, you'll want a work station video card. Video editing/ photo editing, iteration based calculation, mathematical modelling, numerical analysis, finite element methods/analysis, RAM + CPU power. Microsoft Office, this setup is overkill.
Edit: Unless you're running a server or mathematical modelling, more cores won't get your work done any faster. | i guess there need to be some clarification. by work i mean the standard Microsoft Office suite  Some photoshop and audio editing although i don't know if I can get use to not using a mac for these things, Can't get away from Logic pro. I will probably use the video card for gaming the most, so i think the new rx480 might be way overkill.
What i mean as server is really just accessing files remotely. Would like to keep the whole setup 800$ or so.
How about software? where do i find a cheap but legit copy of windows? And which version of windows are most backward compatible with older softwares??
I have SSD on my macbook pro, its awesome but i'm thinking its overkill for this desktop setup that probably gonna be on 24/7 anyways. It is not a vital item and can be added later on
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06-21-2016, 03:01 PM
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#4444 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by DragonChi Mang, I'm waiting for those PCI-e based SSD's to come out. about four times faster read and write than current SSDs. My god, instant on computing is coming! | they are already out. Most of the x99 boards have the m2 slot for them. cost a lot more than the regular m2 drives though  | |
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06-21-2016, 04:29 PM
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#4445 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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3D nand is where it's at.
4TB SSD 
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06-21-2016, 07:29 PM
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#4446 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by threezero i guess there need to be some clarification. by work i mean the standard Microsoft Office suite Some photoshop and audio editing although i don't know if I can get use to not using a mac for these things, Can't get away from Logic pro. I will probably use the video card for gaming the most, so i think the new rx480 might be way overkill.
What i mean as server is really just accessing files remotely. Would like to keep the whole setup 800$ or so.
How about software? where do i find a cheap but legit copy of windows? And which version of windows are most backward compatible with older softwares??
I have SSD on my macbook pro, its awesome but i'm thinking its overkill for this desktop setup that probably gonna be on 24/7 anyways. It is not a vital item and can be added later on | Pretty sure if you run an Intel, you can dual boot. Meaning you can run iOS and Windows.
I'd wait until the new GTX 1070's come out. It's going to be a beast from what this forum is saying.
Remote access, you can probably setup a VPN or Nas and share your files.
A lot of companies are staying on windows 7. that's like the corporate OS right now.
Oh and an M.2 128GB SSD from Samsung, I'd reckon would be around 80 dollars when its released. 961 series that is. Samsung SM961 Price And Availability Outlook | |
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06-22-2016, 08:53 AM
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#4447 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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double post. I swear I hit edit....
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06-22-2016, 08:54 AM
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#4448 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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I've got a building itch lately.
INTEL® CORE™ I5-6400 Processor 6M Cache Up to 3.30GHZ FC-LGA14C LGA1151 Retail Box Skylake
In Stock 111158 $239.99 $239.99
Asus H110M-A/M.2 LGA1151 DDR4 M.2 HDMI DVI USB3.0 mATX Motherboard
Back Order 132824 $81.99 $81.99
Corsair Vengeance Lpx 8GB 1X8GB DDR4-2666MHZ C16-18-18-35 1.2V Memory Kit - Red
Back Order 116869 $50.03 $50.03
Bitfenix Comrade Black Window ATX Mid Tower Case 3X5.25 7X3.25 1X2.5 *No PS* Top 2XUSB3.0 Audio
In Stock 100453 $32.99 $32.99
Thermaltake TR2 500W Power Supply Cable Management ATX12V V2.3 24PIN With 120mm Fan
In Stock 66855 $52.99 $52.99
Western Digital Red 1TB SATA3 64MB Cache 3.5IN Internal Hard Disk Drive HDD
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
YOUR TOTAL $537.98
That leaves 300 for a PCI-e SSD and GTX 10xx card. You can stay on a 1 TB mechanical drive for now, or spend like 60-80 dollars for a cheap SATA SSD. You'll be able to upgrade to a M.2 PCIe SSD when they get cheap.
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06-23-2016, 03:55 PM
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#4449 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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get 2 sticks of ram imo and if your budget allows, get the rx 480 coming out on july 29th for $250 approx....
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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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06-23-2016, 04:57 PM
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#4450 | | Captain Happy Bubble is my Homeboy
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Originally Posted by DragonChi I've got a building itch lately.
INTEL® CORE™ I5-6400 Processor 6M Cache Up to 3.30GHZ FC-LGA14C LGA1151 Retail Box Skylake
In Stock 111158 $239.99 $239.99
Asus H110M-A/M.2 LGA1151 DDR4 M.2 HDMI DVI USB3.0 mATX Motherboard
Back Order 132824 $81.99 $81.99
Corsair Vengeance Lpx 8GB 1X8GB DDR4-2666MHZ C16-18-18-35 1.2V Memory Kit - Red
Back Order 116869 $50.03 $50.03
Bitfenix Comrade Black Window ATX Mid Tower Case 3X5.25 7X3.25 1X2.5 *No PS* Top 2XUSB3.0 Audio
In Stock 100453 $32.99 $32.99
Thermaltake TR2 500W Power Supply Cable Management ATX12V V2.3 24PIN With 120mm Fan
In Stock 66855 $52.99 $52.99
Western Digital Red 1TB SATA3 64MB Cache 3.5IN Internal Hard Disk Drive HDD
Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
YOUR TOTAL $537.98
That leaves 300 for a PCI-e SSD and GTX 10xx card. You can stay on a 1 TB mechanical drive for now, or spend like 60-80 dollars for a cheap SATA SSD. You'll be able to upgrade to a M.2 PCIe SSD when they get cheap. | H110 Mobos only support up to 2133MHz RAM, so I'd save $20 by switching the 2666MHz stick for a 2133MHz stick and put that $20 to getting an i5-6500 instead of the i5-6400.
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