You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.
Computer Tech, Gaming & ElectronicsTHIS SPACE OPEN FOR ADVERTISEMENT. YOU SHOULD BE ADVERTISING HERE! Silicon Valley.
Tips & tricks, tech support, home theatre, online gaming, reviews, latest news...
Hello,
I'm trying to setup my friends gaming rig. Mostly he wants Starcraft 2: HOTS to run on high settings with 4v4....
Any help / criticism / price matching / price vs power type discussions welcomed!! Here's my rough draft before shopbot n matching prices....just went to Memoryexpress.com and started building...
PRICE WITH TAXES WE WANT IS AROUND $800.
Cpu: i5-3470 Processor Intel Core
motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK Motherboard Intel Core
COMBO PRICE: $324.99 After Rebate
If you figured out what the problem is, just right click and end it or close w.e it is.
You can also after do a pc optimization (if your using a HDD not an SSD)
start -> run -> cmd -> chkdsk /f -> reboot computer and let chkdsk run and do its thing.
once its done my computer -> your hard drive right click it -> properties -> tools -> defragment.
^ do this in your spare time as it could be time consuming. you dont have to do anything, its just that its time consuming XD its like watching a loading bar hit 1-100% but takes like 1 hour
the reason why it says 100% is because thats how much ur disk is "spinning". it doesn't necessarily have to be writing at 100% of w.e it can do.
there could be something stupid like a windows update, automatic defrag or w.e running in the back ground (some MicrosoftCrap update). so use the resource monitor and see if it can help you pin point what your disk is doing.
Dun worry about it being 100%, its the fact that your computer is slow is kinda the worrying part. Also give you computer a scan with an anti virus. too many pronz sometimes give you things you dont want.... its almost like aids.
Hello,
I'm trying to setup my friends gaming rig. Mostly he wants Starcraft 2: HOTS to run on high settings with 4v4....
Any help / criticism / price matching / price vs power type discussions welcomed!! Here's my rough draft before shopbot n matching prices....just went to Memoryexpress.com and started building...
PRICE WITH TAXES WE WANT IS AROUND $800.
Cpu: i5-3470 Processor Intel Core
motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK Motherboard Intel Core
COMBO PRICE: $324.99 After Rebate
Hello,
I'm trying to setup my friends gaming rig. Mostly he wants Starcraft 2: HOTS to run on high settings with 4v4....
Any help / criticism / price matching / price vs power type discussions welcomed!! Here's my rough draft before shopbot n matching prices....just went to Memoryexpress.com and started building...
PRICE WITH TAXES WE WANT IS AROUND $800.
Cpu: i5-3470 Processor Intel Core
motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK Motherboard Intel Core
COMBO PRICE: $324.99 After Rebate
case is really nice and silent. My cousin actually has the same one as you i think and he LOVES it. cept the looks imo arnt the best xD i wouldve personally went for a fractal r4. but case is personal preference.
Crucial m4 128gb is really reliable and good. but for uh like 15$ more you can get the king. Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5in SATA3 MDX Solid State Disk Flash Drive SSD - DirectCanada samsung 840 pro hands down is pretty much the upgrade from m4 from back in the days. their controller is reliable, faster than pretty much m5p, 520, u name it. and its not a stupid sandforce ssd (lolocz).
video card looks good. good bang for the buck
EDIT1:
also i forgot to put, you dont need fast ram lol. ram hardly matters. pick the one that you think looks cool, and im not even joking. atleast 1333. or just w.e the motherboard supports. cheap ones work too. it honestly doesnt matter at all unless your going to use a cpu with a gpu built in, or your trying to like break records or w.e
edit2: i just realised how cheap tht ram is... nvm lol.
fuck I picked the wrong processor haha.... I meant to use the 3rd gen one i5-3570K
Thanks for correcting me...wasn't paying attention properly I thought it was that with the bundle....
__________________
2008 Black Lancer Es - Current
2004 Black G35 Coupe - sold :(
1997 Silver Integra Rs - selling
= NO MONITOR PRICE $864.72 - $20 mail in rebate = $844.72 + $101.37 tax = [b]$946.09[b] <-- trying to build ~$800
With Monitor + heatsync = $1013.45 + $121.61 tax = $1135.06
looks good
for monitor though i wouldnt get that especially if your friends serious on sc2. spend a little extra money and get a monitor that will actually show the results of your video card.
heres the problem with that monitor.
1.) its a matte black screen so for color contrast and stuff its not the best.. for gaming i personally prefer and would recommend a glossy finish so you can see how everything is meant to be seen. you dont want to miss anything.
2.) doesnt say but im like 99.99% positive... its 60 hz. you have a pretty main stream video card, your going to hit near 100 fps in ALOT of the games you play. with a 120hz monitor you'll see exactly what your video card shows. i mean its like buying a blu ray player and playing it on a crt tv... blu ray shows like 1080p but the tv cant produce it.. so its like why buy the blu ray player. some people say they can notice it, some say they cant. i say why the eff not xD its really worth it imo.
3.) 5ms vs 2ms. RTS get the 2ms. especially if you game a lot. (less input lag)
A thing about glossy monitors. Try it out in a store if possible first. Sometimes the reflections off the glossy screen are super annoying. Unless your room is pretty dark most of the time.
Looking for a standard 7200 rpm hdd, probably in the 2TB range. But it isn't too urgent.
It seems to me that prices have been more or less stable for at least the past 4+ weeks (that's when I have more or less started looking), and it is hovering at ~$90 mark for a 2TB hdd. Would you guys have any idea when the next price drop on hdd might come around?
Looking for a standard 7200 rpm hdd, probably in the 2TB range. But it isn't too urgent.
It seems to me that prices have been more or less stable for at least the past 4+ weeks (that's when I have more or less started looking), and it is hovering at ~$90 mark for a 2TB hdd. Would you guys have any idea when the next price drop on hdd might come around?
if its for just storage and your not going to put your Operating system on it... get a western digital green. if your going to put your OS on it and you tend to move your files alot and back them up, get a western digital black.
i guess in your price range get a WDgreen if its just storage, get a barracuda if your using it for multipurpose (putting your os, games, movies, pictures etc.)
I'm looking to sell my desktop because I don't play games often anymore - I just want a laptop now. Based on the specs, what is a reasonable price I could get for this unit? I'm thinking $700. Everything's in really good condition and the specs are as follows:
CPU: Intel i5 2500k
Mobo: ASUS p8p67 Deluxe
RAM: 16gb Mushkin Silverline
PSU: Corsair 650W V2
Heatsink: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
HDD: 2x 1TB Seagate Barracudas
GPU: ASUS GTX 560Ti
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912
CD/DVD Burner: ASUS something
I'm looking to sell my desktop because I don't play games often anymore - I just want a laptop now. Based on the specs, what is a reasonable price I could get for this unit? I'm thinking $700. Everything's in really good condition and the specs are as follows:
CPU: Intel i5 2500k
Mobo: ASUS p8p67 Deluxe
RAM: 16gb Mushkin Silverline
PSU: Corsair 650W V2
Heatsink: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
HDD: 2x 1TB Seagate Barracudas
GPU: ASUS GTX 560Ti
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912
CD/DVD Burner: ASUS something
150$ for cpu
150$ for mobo
70$ for ram
if its a 650w txv2 then prob uh 50$ (depending on its age)
10$ for heat sink
40$ each for 1tb seagate barracudas
120$ for gpu
40$ for case
10$ for cd/dvd burner
thts prob what i would expect if i were to buy refurbished parts at an ncix sale. prob around 700$-800$. and also depends on how long you've had it for. assuming these are all 1 year old and used for 365 days.
hey quick question guys, I know some of you would know the answer to this....
I have my PC hooked up to my bigscreen in the living room so I sit about 10-15 feet away from it. And I have to enlarge everything using the "make text and other items larger or smaller" I have it set to 150% which is perfect, I can see everything clearly... but no matter what, the typical text in things like folders mostly still stays tiny and small, I don't know why ? is there another option I'm missing or something ?
basically if you look at my desktop pic here, it's pretty much all the text inside the folder there, every single letter
__________________ (oO:::\___/:::Oo) (DPE-wheels) // Satin Cocaine White
hey quick question guys, I know some of you would know the answer to this....
I have my PC hooked up to my bigscreen in the living room so I sit about 10-15 feet away from it. And I have to enlarge everything using the "make text and other items larger or smaller" I have it set to 150% which is perfect, I can see everything clearly... but no matter what, the typical text in things like folders mostly still stays tiny and small, I don't know why ? is there another option I'm missing or something ?
basically if you look at my desktop pic here, it's pretty much all the text inside the folder there, every single letter
You should be able to change the font sizes in the appearance section of windows. Right click on desktop and choose personalization.
hey quick question guys, I know some of you would know the answer to this....
I have my PC hooked up to my bigscreen in the living room so I sit about 10-15 feet away from it. And I have to enlarge everything using the "make text and other items larger or smaller" I have it set to 150% which is perfect, I can see everything clearly... but no matter what, the typical text in things like folders mostly still stays tiny and small, I don't know why ? is there another option I'm missing or something ?
basically if you look at my desktop pic here, it's pretty much all the text inside the folder there, every single letter
I want to note this doesnt really work that well with web browsers. like the urls and tabs wont enlarge. What you can do is lower your resolution lol. that will enlarge and stretch the screen [step 1].
Quote:
Originally Posted by akinari-kun
SSD taking it's sweet ass time starting up, specifically at the "Starting Windows" page with the low-res flashing logo.
It's speedy after I pass that page, it's just that particular screen that takes a hella long time to load for some reason.
Few possibilities.
Three most common are:
1.) You have a shit ton of services. Did you install a bunch of random stuff? to find out, click start -> run -> type in 'msconfig'. like mine looks like this. http://puu.sh/1XTu4 If you install bunch of random tool bars and stuff, you will have a long as hell list (just make sure you check the box 'hide microsoft services')
2.) You have a virus. Use spyware scanner, antivirus, and malware scanners. Make sure they are legit goods ones. Make sure you don't have multiple ones to avoid conflict. Antivirus like Avast and malware scanner? like hit man. Just make sure they are from legit sources (ie. CNET)
3.) Your computer isn't optimized or it was a bad windows install. Run a chkdsk /f. This will check if there's any errors on your drive. This could help optimize/ help your computer. To do this, Press start -> run -> type in 'cmd' -> type in 'chkdsk /f' -> reboot your computer, and let your computer run the chkdsk. [note that it wont appear like in windows environment when you run it so don't be alarmed]
Try those solutions out. Also try not to have a full capacity SSD as it slows it down by a lot.
Oh yea and one last thing, make sure you have the latest firm ware. As I know some brands such as the super reliable crucial m4 had some problems that were fixed later on with a firmware upgrade. Just check out your manufacture's website for more info.
Quote:
Originally Posted by FerrariEnzo
Spoiler!
Ive read that if theres less then half the space left on SSD drives, the speed of the drive will decrease... not sure if its true or not...
That is true. You shouldn't see a huge difference though until your SSD drive is nearly at 100% capacity. You never want a full SSD, you want it around 80% full at most. also the performance decreases if the size of the SSD is smaller. meaning if i had a 128gb m4 ssd vs a 64 gb m4 ssd, they are the same but the 128gb is going to have better performance.
yea I have the text and other items larger option set to 150% already, if I go any bigger other things aren't able to fit on the screen. This option enlarges everything else fairly well, but inside of folders where my main issue is, it barely makes a difference. My resolution is 1920x1080 and the tv is a 60 inch, I like watching you tube and videos/movies and gaming in 1080p , so don't really wanna mess with resolution.
As for the browsers I use Chrome and I just use the page zoom function which works well for the most part.
I guess I'll dig around the windows customization sites see what they got to offer, my windows options are exhausted if you guys say there's no other options for this.
__________________ (oO:::\___/:::Oo) (DPE-wheels) // Satin Cocaine White
stock i7-3770k possibly i5-3770k ... would you do a H60 vs H70 vs Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo $28.74 Air cooler?
TD has a sale for H70 for like $40 but has no FANS on it?.. but h60 is like $60 w a 120mm
what about air cooler?
won't OC the comp so whats a good quiet / cheap advice!?
if your looking for good quite / cheap get the 212 Evo. Easy to find, and reliable, tons of reviews. I think at low settings with its stock fans, its like 30.0db that i read. The lowest is like 28.0db, but all of those models are hard to find, compatibility issues and yeah... and they look ugly.
Air is better than water cool in terms of noise : performance ratio. But water cooling has better cooling performance in high temperatures.
For the H70, thing is you can swap fans. So in theory you should get close to same sound levels, but better performance, depending on your fan choice. Like Scythe fans on the h70 would be nice. But again, price, quite and performance is best for air.
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
(hard drive)
