Skipdr
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I have an ASUS in my computer. It was a great decision. There are enough ports for what I needed and more than enough for the future. Very reliable.
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I have an ASUS in my computer. It was a great decision. There are enough ports for what I needed and more than enough for the future. Very reliable.
Djmikeyd
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o.o first thing i saw on the website
http://www.overclock.net/t/1345927/intake-or-exhaust
LOL i guess computers are really like cars.
Thunderfunk
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You can't go wrong with a quad core Intel i5 (or i7 if you have the cash to spare) 8GB RAM, SSD for the OS, and a GeForce GTX670 or Radeon 7950 for graphics. Also don't overlook the importance of a good case. I have regretted many builds because I cheapened out on the case and they were a pain to build in and work with.
I have used both ASUS and Gigabyte for motherboards over the years and never had an issue with either but the ASUS boards always seemed a bit more robust (for my overclocking needs) and had a larger set of features. For a PSU I highly recommend sticking to brands such as Corsair, Antec and Seasonic.
The [H]ard|OCP Forum is a great resource for info on picking out parts for a build. You can even post a thread in the General Hardware section (fill out the form in the sticky at the top) and you can get some more help with suggestions and recommendations.
I have used both ASUS and Gigabyte for motherboards over the years and never had an issue with either but the ASUS boards always seemed a bit more robust (for my overclocking needs) and had a larger set of features. For a PSU I highly recommend sticking to brands such as Corsair, Antec and Seasonic.
The [H]ard|OCP Forum is a great resource for info on picking out parts for a build. You can even post a thread in the General Hardware section (fill out the form in the sticky at the top) and you can get some more help with suggestions and recommendations.
Do Work Son
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The analogies work really well. Cases come in different sizes, a standard ATX mid tower is what I use, full towers are really huge and the little toaster size cases require a special motherboard.
manny2206
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Uh, not sure that will fit every case lol
6 USB 3.0s but only 4 USB 2.0 lol
Thunderfunk
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Yes and no. You have size standards for motherboards. ATX, mATX and mITX are the three popular ones big to small. I wouldn't bother with mITX as it really requires some sacrifices and a whole lot of smart planning for a build, although can be fun. With most boards these days the only thing you lose going from ATX to mATX is some expansion slots which is not a big deal unless you want multiple graphics cards plus a dedicated sound card and a TV tuner all at the same time. You can always fit a smaller form factor in a larger case (mATX and mITX will always fit in a ATX case but not the other way around).
Uh, not sure that will fit every case lol
So yes that motherboard would fit in any case.
Yes the GTX series are a bit pricey. You need to ask yourself what monitor resolution are you running, what kind of games do you plan on playing and do you care about maxing every last detail in games or not. I personally find it better to pay some money for a single high end card and be set for a couple of years rather than buy a lower end one to save cash only to find it not suitable for a new game later on.
Do Work Son
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Really, what's the budget we're talking about for a build? I just finished wiring my new PC so I need to get it hooked up to start installing Win8. I'm still updating my previous computer after a fresh Win7 install that my friend wants to give his girlfriend. Hurry up and update you damn thing!
Do Work Son
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Yeah, I know, real exciting way to spend your Saturday night. I'll be socializing all day tomorrow so this is a good time to get my computer straightened out.
socal87
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Wife is considering letting me build a machine when I go on recruiting duty (provided I have the time). My only PC for almost 5 years is the Dell Inspiron 1720 I'm using now. Originally spent about $1500, came with a Core 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz) processor, 2gb RAM, 160GB HDD, read-only optical drive, GeForce 8600M GT (256MB dedicated VRAM, supposedly can share system memory up to 1GB). I'm now running a T7800 2.6GHz, 4GB RAM, twin 500GB HDDs, and a DVD burner. Replaced the keyboard twice, the screen bezel, speakers...installed an Intel 4965 ABGN PCI-e mini card and upgraded the Bluetooth module. Not exactly a gaming rig, framerate on Half Life 2 suffers with AA turned on.
Anyone have experience with newer Alienware, Asus G75, Sager/Clevo laptops? I'm aware of the folly of buying a high end laptop that is difficult to upgrade over time, and that Alienware has probably taken a hit in build quality since Dell took over...Not to mention building a desktop PC will probably be cheaper.
I'm thinking of possibly building a home theater PC as a gaming rig since Xbox 360 is showing its technical limitations, and using it for movies as well. Or, a standalone gaming rig that I also use as a media server to stream to the TV's.
Anyone have experience with newer Alienware, Asus G75, Sager/Clevo laptops? I'm aware of the folly of buying a high end laptop that is difficult to upgrade over time, and that Alienware has probably taken a hit in build quality since Dell took over...Not to mention building a desktop PC will probably be cheaper.
I'm thinking of possibly building a home theater PC as a gaming rig since Xbox 360 is showing its technical limitations, and using it for movies as well. Or, a standalone gaming rig that I also use as a media server to stream to the TV's.
troyguitar
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I tried both the Alienware M17x and the HP dv7t Quad Edition over the summer. Both are quite capable gaming machines and pretty good values too when spec'ed out carefully and bought during good sales. Ultimately I decided to stick with a desktop myself but if you want a gaming laptop I thought both of those were good. The Alienware was a little more expensive but had better options and better build quality - that M17x seemed extremely well put together to me.