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Bankai231 wrote on 2014-02-19 18:34
Im about to really get into building computers since I realized ill be able to build a really nice one this summer with the money ill get. So rate my current build? Criticism welcomed. Also would this build run a dual monitor setup?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2VSoM
Edit: Power Supply was kinda random but not as random as monitor and cd drive.
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Nghi wrote on 2014-02-20 23:38
You should have no problem running dual monitors with that video card.
Cmon your buying a high end graphics card. ;D
I have a GTX770 too, but I have EVGA's version
I would recommend an 80+ Bronze PSU though.
Maybe Cosair or Seasonic. or another Thermaltake PSU
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Yoorah wrote on 2014-02-21 03:07
Yeah, that PSU is crap. Don't cheap out on the PSU, go grab yourself a Seasonic or something.
Are you sure that DDR3-2133 RAM isn't overpriced? I don't feel like checking prices, but generally, 1600 or 1866 MHz is more cost/performance efficient. You don't get anything from going with faster memory, other than compatibility issues in some cases and higher cost. x)
[S]Oh, and do yourself a favour and get a decent IPS screen instead of that Acer PoS. The Dell UltraSharp line is excellent and shouldn't be that much more expensive.[/S] Oh, apparently that Acer is also an eIPS panel. O.o Not sure how big the difference in picture quality between the two would be, then. I'd still go for the Dell, though.
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Bankai231 wrote on 2014-02-21 18:07
Thanks for the responses. I will probably go for a better psu because people say ou can screw up everything if you dont so ill do that. And really nothing good from 2133 ram? Damn. Ill probably just go 1600 than. Do you think I should get 16gbs then? Even though 8gbs should still be fine. And yeah my monitor was random lol havent gotten around to looking at good monitors. And yeah I would get the EVGA but I like Asus products alot lol.
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Osayidan wrote on 2014-02-21 21:02
You would hardly notice anything unless you do benchmarks or use RAM-heavy applications if you stick to a standard 1333 RAM.
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Bankai231 wrote on 2014-02-22 00:33
Damn thats pretty sweet. Even cheaper RAM.
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Ashikoki wrote on 2014-02-27 09:00
I don't know what you're planning to do with that computer but that GPU is so expensive.
You could just get a 750 for efficiency, overclock it, get 60 fps on all the new games at high settings, and run on a 500w power supply. Don't even need a big tower anymore. Save lots of money!
/frugal
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Yoorah wrote on 2014-02-27 16:52
Overclocking GPUs is a bad idea. :(
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Ashikoki wrote on 2014-02-27 20:34
Quote from Yoorah;1202553:
Overclocking GPUs is a bad idea. :(
At only 150 dollars per card, the 750 could catch fire all it wants!
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Osayidan wrote on 2014-02-27 23:07
Quote from Ashikoki;1202469:
but that GPU is so expensive.
Save lots of money!
/frugal
Quote from Ashikoki;1202606:
At only 150 dollars per card, the 750 could catch fire all it wants!
Did someone steal your account for that second post :mad3:
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Evaris wrote on 2014-02-28 00:08
Quote from Ashikoki;1202606:
At only 150 dollars per card, the 750 could catch fire all it wants!
At $150 per card, wait for the radeon R7 265 for more performance~
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Ashikoki wrote on 2014-02-28 02:00
It's for efficiency! It's tiny and only uses 33 watts of power, but performs at a perfectly acceptable level for current gen gaming.
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Evaris wrote on 2014-02-28 02:42
Quote from Ashikoki;1202727:
It's for efficiency! It's tiny and only uses 33 watts of power, but performs at a perfectly acceptable level for current gen gaming.
gaming performance / $$$ > electrical efficiency / $$$
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Yoorah wrote on 2014-02-28 03:55
I feel like upgrading my 7950 to something more beefy for Star Citizen. x)
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Ashikoki wrote on 2014-02-28 03:59
Quote from Evaris;1202738:
gaming performance / $$$ > electrical efficiency / $$$
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/149-nvidia-gtx-750-ti-unveiled-plays-titanfall-better-than-xbox-one/1100-6417813/
I have mine ordered. I'll plug it in to my old office computer and BOOM! Instant gaming PC for 150 dollars.