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Post by darthbaggins on Jun 30, 2013 16:10:10 GMT -5
Thought I'd Kick off the PC thread since there are a few of us who game on them. . 
Just built a 2nd PC/Rig for work (first time actually putting together fully): CPU: AMD FX4100 3.6GHZ GPU: EVGA GT610 1GB (nothing spectacular) RAM: 8GB (4GB x 2) DDR3 1333 (From my gaming rig since I upgraded it to 16GB DDR3 1600) PSU: 500 Watt ATX (Inland) LG DVDR/W Superwriter Seagate Barracuda 320GB Thermaltake Tower
(Cost for the PSU,CPU,GPU, MoBo, Burner was :$253.00 - Woot Woot! Thanks MicroCenter) Home Rig: CPU: AMD Black Edition FX6100 OC'd to 4.0GHz GPU: ASUS Direct CUII HD7870 2GB (GDDR5) RAM: Kingston Hyper X 16GB (8GB x 2) 1600 DDR3 PSU: Corsair TX650M HDD 1: Samsung 840 PRO 128GB SSD HDD 2: Hitatchi 1TB 7200RPM |
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Post by RHYN0X on Jul 13, 2013 4:14:08 GMT -5
Don't have a pic, but here's the stats
CPU: AMD Vishara FX-8350 (8 cores) @ 4.2 GHz
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD7970 Vapor X GHz Edition - 3GB DDR 6
RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR3 - 16GB @ 2400 MHz
PSU: Enermax Revolution87+ Series Power Supply 1000W Gold
HDD: Western Digital Black 1TB
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Post by darthbaggins on Jul 16, 2013 10:53:18 GMT -5
I know next I'll be upping my MoBo to be able to up to cross firing 2 7870's will be nice once I can do that, lol. but i know I'll need to invest in a new tower too. Just added today (7/28/2013) a NZXT Respire T40 CPU cooler: |
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Post by Raistlin on Jul 21, 2013 10:40:41 GMT -5
Sooo did you name it, The Hulk? Its all green and huge! I'll definitely be popping back in here for feedback - while I don't care to game on my PC - I will be looking to build one in the future and you guys probably can give me some solid feedback when that time comes. Until then, I'll enjoy seeing what else people have for their setups  |
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Post by Six on Jul 21, 2013 20:02:47 GMT -5
I would like to pick your brains if y'all wouldn't mind.
I'm looking for a USB gamepad for PC that works with Windows. I realize I could drop my money on a 360 controller but I don't like the sticks or the D-pad and am wondering what other people are using and if they like what they're using.
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Post by RHYN0X on Jul 21, 2013 20:44:37 GMT -5
I've always been a fan of Logitech controllers. I haven't bought one, or used one for PC in years, but when I did, they were always Logitech. My fave was the one that emulated the dual shock 2. Such as This one. Note that it even mentions Steam Big Picture There is also a wireless version of it. |
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Post by Six on Jul 21, 2013 23:10:49 GMT -5
That looks interesting, and is also not $60 and is theoretically stocked at my local Future Shop. Logitech is fairly good; I don't think I'll go MadCatz again.
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Post by RHYN0X on Jul 21, 2013 23:31:42 GMT -5
Good call. I have never liked Mad Cats
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Post by darthbaggins on Jul 22, 2013 7:58:53 GMT -5
I have an after glow 360 controller, which is collecting dust since I bought a Razer Onza controller, the thumb sticks are adjustable and you can macro the button layout on it.
and yeah the 2 led strips are bright in my case, lol. also I went by Microcenter again yesterday and saw they had the cooler I was really looking for vs the big ace one I bought, lol. Oh well I'll stick with it now since now she idles at 13c since I flipped the top fans to exhaust (2 x 140mm Corsair fans) also hooked them all up to my fan controller so I can adjust accordingly while gaming or photoprocessing.
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Post by Six on Oct 19, 2013 17:38:38 GMT -5
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Post by CptCrazypants on Dec 30, 2013 2:41:07 GMT -5
Hey guys so I want to buy a laptop before the boxing week sales end and Im not really a tech junkie with this sorta stuff haha. Found this one for $750 and was wondering what you guys thought! So yeah, $750 for: Screen Size: 15.6 Inches
Native Screen Resolution: 1366 x 768
LED Backlit Display: Yes
Touchscreen Display: No
3D Capable Display No
Processor Type: Intel Core i7-4700MQ
Processor Cores: 4
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Hard Drive Capacity: 1 TB
Hard Drive Speed (Revolutions Per Minute): 5400 rpm
RAM Size: 8 GB
RAM Type : DDR3L SDRAM
RAM Slots:1
Built-in Memory Card Reader:Yes
Memory Card Reader:- Compatible Memory Type SD
Graphics Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M
Video Memory Configuration Dedicated
Dedicated Video Memory Size: 2 GB
Wireless Display (WiDi) Capable: Yes
Integrated Microphone: Yes
Microphone Input: Yes
Webcam: Yes
Keyboard Language: Bilingual
Numeric Keypad: Yes
Backlit Keyboard: Yes
Type of Pointing Device: Touchpad
USB 2.0 Ports: 1
USB 3.0 Ports: 4
VGA Output: No
HDMI Output: Yes
HDCP Compliant: Yes
Other Input or Output Ports: 1 RJ-45 (LAN)
Ethernet Port: 10/100/1000
Integrated Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n
Integrated Bluetooth: Yes
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion
Battery - Number of Cells 6
Battery - Capacity 62 WHr
Energy Star Qualified: Yes
Pre-loaded Operating System: Windows 8
Operating System Language Bilingual
Loaded Software HP Connected Photo; HP Support Assistant; HP Recovery Manager
Colour Silver
Laptop Thickness (closed) 2.8 cm
Laptop Depth 25.1 cm
Laptop Width 38 cm
Laptop Weight (including battery) 2.18 kg |
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Post by darthbaggins on Jan 10, 2014 22:30:58 GMT -5
Build desktop, nuff said lol But the specs on that notebook do look good. . Update on my home rig (some here have already seen via FB): and all bled and running fully:   |
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Post by CptCrazypants on Jan 12, 2014 18:05:04 GMT -5
Ive already got a pretty sweet desktop so Im good on my end, the laptop is mostly for anime and LAN parties hahaha
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Post by RHYN0X on Jan 13, 2014 9:07:54 GMT -5
Build desktop, nuff said lol But the specs on that notebook do look good. . Update on my home rig (some here have already seen via FB): and all bled and running fully: What type of radiator did you go with? Looks awesome BTW. |
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Post by darthbaggins on Jan 13, 2014 23:51:58 GMT -5
The rad that's in it now is a Swiftech MCR120-QP Heavy Duty Single 120mm Radiator with two BGears B Blaster fans rated at 103cfm, and I just got this one in to add to the loop for when I add in the GPU(s): oh and btw, the upgrade to a mechanical keyboard was definitely worth it, and sooo glad I snagged FC3 on the steam sale, looks soooo much better on the PC  |
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Post by darthbaggins on Jan 16, 2014 17:43:35 GMT -5
Can't wait for the Corsair 250D case to be released so I can start working on a liquid cooled steam box Also finally added in my 240mm Rad, an FX8350, and a Cooler Master V850 PSU, can't wait to get my hands on my GTX780 |
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Post by darthbaggins on May 6, 2014 15:27:50 GMT -5
Well added the 240, and bought another to add. Also upped to the AMD FX8350 CPU oc'd to 4.3GHz and added a Sapphire. R9 270x 2GB to crossfire with my current 7870. Also modding an old case to add Watercooling to it as well:http://www.overclock.net/t/1480422/darthbaggins-build-log-project-lazerus painted my main rig and bought a new CPU and mobo (i7 4790k and Gigabyte z97x-SOC Force motherboard)
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