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06-12-2013, 01:50 AM
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#2326 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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Originally Posted by StylinRed  Why don't we have like 10ghz+ chips by now? | Thermals... Higher clock speed and wattage = major power leakage, especially as dies are shrunk. Instead, they design CPUs for more instructions per clock and added instruction sets to make calculations faster.
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06-12-2013, 01:55 AM
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#2327 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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Originally Posted by 3klipze | Might I suggest these changes: Intel Core i5-4670K, EVGA GeForce GTX 770 - System Build - PCPartPicker
-changed to Haswell
-Changed SSD to Kingston V300 - similar performance but much cheaper
-Changed PSU - you don't need so much
So in the end you have a cooler, faster, lower wattage system for less overall cost.
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06-12-2013, 07:06 PM
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#2329 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by FerrariEnzo LOL more info would be good like what you need it for and especially BUDGET... otherwise we could give you a $5000 build..  | Quote:
Originally Posted by SoNaRWaVe budget and what you primarily use it for. | Apologize for not going into details. My budget is 1500 and primarily would be used for video/sound editing, gaming, porn lol, and the usual web/email surfing 
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06-12-2013, 08:22 PM
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#2330 | | RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
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upgrading processor mobo etc etc
going from amd 965 black to i7 3770k
I have a 560 ti in right now is it worth upgrading to 660 or 660ti?
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06-12-2013, 08:24 PM
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#2331 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Why upgrade from amd 965 black?
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06-12-2013, 09:49 PM
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#2332 | | Resident Bullshitter
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For those that are planning to upgrade to haswell, be prepared to invest into a much better cooling unit. even at stock speed, the stock heatsink can't keep the CPU cooled. Even I'm running a H60, its only adequate.
I'm regretting that I went with Haswell... should've just build another Xeon E3 1230v2 system. the 4770k at stock speed doesn't make a noticeable difference in terms of performance upgrade.
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06-12-2013, 10:32 PM
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#2333 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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Originally Posted by n'drew I have a 560 ti in right now is it worth upgrading to 660 or 660ti? | no
660ti is comparable to the 580
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06-12-2013, 11:53 PM
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#2334 | | The "You'd Know" Moderator
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Originally Posted by n'drew upgrading processor mobo etc etc
going from amd 965 black to i7 3770k
I have a 560 ti in right now is it worth upgrading to 660 or 660ti? | Yeah, is there a reason for the upgrade? I encode and stream 1080p video on the fly so my 3770k made a huge difference... but for gaming, I didn't see as much of a difference from my 925.
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06-13-2013, 12:02 AM
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#2335 | | Orgasm Donor & Alatar owned my ass twice!
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Originally Posted by .Renn.Sport For those that are planning to upgrade to haswell, be prepared to invest into a much better cooling unit. even at stock speed, the stock heatsink can't keep the CPU cooled. Even I'm running a H60, its only adequate. | Kind of surprised that Intel messed up on this one, esp when the issue is something that can be remedied with low tech solutions such as bigger HSF.
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06-13-2013, 02:34 AM
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#2336 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
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-_- i bought some high flow low db 4pin fans for my htpc turns out the cases fan controller is for 3pin fans and the connector doesnt leave an opening for me to plug the 4pin in -_-
anyone know a site that sells 4pin to 3pin cables or 3pin extension cables for cheap? (that'll allow 4pin cables to be plugged in)
would hate to pay ncix' prices
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06-13-2013, 05:51 PM
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#2337 | | Unofficial Tin Foil Hat Specialist.
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I need some input/pointers for my Video/Photo editing machine. I most likely won't game on it.
Here's the list. Ignore the prices (obviously).
I have not decided on which video card I should get. Need help in that department. I thought about running an SSD for OS/Program and two WD Reds in RAID for storage. Then a WD Black for a scratch/misc data drive. I thought about using an SSD as a scratch but I'm not sure how well that will work. Should I stick with the Asus Z87 MATX-Gryphon or the Asus Z87 MATX-Plus board? Intel Core i7-4770K, Asus GeForce GTX 660, Corsair 350D Window - System Build - PCPartPicker
Thanks!
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06-14-2013, 07:46 PM
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#2338 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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Anyone school me on why the CX750 and CX750M has such a big price difference?
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06-14-2013, 10:24 PM
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#2339 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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Currently - 6850
Looking at either 7970 (currently on sale $360 with game bundles)
Should I wait for the new 8000 series to be released? Should be Q3
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06-14-2013, 11:51 PM
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#2341 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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i'm no expert at psu at all but looking at the specs of the 2, one is modular, one is not. one is 90 - 264 V and the other is 100 - 240 V
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06-15-2013, 12:08 AM
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#2342 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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I don't think heat is a concern with Haswell is an issue at stock speeds.. Overclocking definitely
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06-15-2013, 02:39 AM
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#2343 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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yeah. NCIX has the cx750 at regular price for 170+ and the cx750M for 100$.
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06-16-2013, 02:32 PM
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#2344 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Does anyone have the Siberia V2 Headset? Looking at picking a pair up.
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06-17-2013, 02:13 AM
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#2345 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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MONDAY ONLY! Sandisk Extreme SATA III SSD 240GB - $159.99
I might pick this up.. looks like an awesome deal.. how are the Sandisk drives?
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06-17-2013, 02:17 AM
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#2346 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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06-17-2013, 02:38 AM
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#2347 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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going to build a budget computer for my gf to use photoshop to draw on. Haven't build a system in 5 years so not really up to speed on what's good and not. Last system I build was an amd athlon 64 4200 :/
how is this for photo editing/drawing/watching hd movies?
AMD A10 5800k apu
MSI FM2-A85XMA-E35 mobo
G.skill RipjawsX DDR3 1600 F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL ram
Antec VP500P 500w PS
not sure if going to go with ssd then run 1tb storage HG or just a single 1tb seagate. Seems the onboard gpu with the A10 5800k is good enough for alot of games, should be good for photoshop right? It must be way better than my amd 64.
everything will be around $700 including a dell ultrasharp u2412m monitor
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06-17-2013, 02:46 AM
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#2348 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Is she going to be gaming?
Another route would be grabbing a Phenom II x4 965 ($89.99 @ ncix) which should be good for her photo editing needs. And if she does want to get into gaming, throw in a $130~ card.
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06-17-2013, 03:18 AM
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#2349 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
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Yeah that'll be good for photoshop and gaming in 720p
For storage I would get a 120GB SSD for Windows and most used programs, and 1TB for storage and other things.
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06-17-2013, 03:31 AM
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#2350 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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no gaming. just photoshop and watching movies. With the athlon x2 I'd still have to buy a gpu no?
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