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The PC Builders Thread ("I Need a New PC") v2
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This is exactly what I would want, actually, thanks for the heads-up!
I'm a bit skeptical of Supermicro though (not because of the recent somewhat fanciful tales, but because of the reliability issues we had with some of their server hardware).
I'm really annoyed that all the other brands seem to diversify their lineup with MORE LEDS rather than something actually useful like adding a PCIe switch. And really, given the pricing of some of the more high end "gaming" boards cost cannot be the issue.
Or high-end VR.
I appreciate the help. Here's an updated build with a different Mobo and RAM.
As for graphics cards, which of these two would be the better investment?
XFR2 has you covered, there's no need to manually OC a 2700X since XFR2 already does it automatically for you
Stock is fine, but if you want better get the Cryorig M9a (best budget option) or the Scythe Mugen 5 ($50 cooler that competes with $80 competitors in performance)
As for the motherboard stuff you're better off just getting a good budget motherboard and getting a a bluetooth adapter.
You can get a 1070 for under $400, but if you want a good 1080p card this is a good value
The FTW2 GAMING ICX. Should run a bit faster and cooler out of the box, nothing crazy but price is so similar...
About the RAM. It's not listed as supported/tested on the MSI B350 Mate. It will probably work, but as you are buying new be safe and get something that's "guaranteed" to work at those speeds (or at least has a higher chance). Nothing wrong with 32GB, but there is currently no particular reason for gaming. 16GB are fine.
16GB
F4-3200C14D-16GVK. They are on the supported list, they are fast, and the chips are from Samsung (probably B-Die) $205
It's of course expansive for 16GB, but you can pick something else. Just make sure to check the compatibility list.
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/B350-PC-MATE#support-mem-12 [click on: Memory by Rx-1x00, make sure ram speed = supported speed]
Doesn't matter what Vendor you pick. G.Skill, HyperX, ADATA, Corsair... They all buy their chips from Hynix, Samsung or Micron anyway. Then they test them, wrap different shrouds around them and sell for a premium based on brand.
Check the sales thread here if willing to buy used. There are quite a few 1070 and 1080 cards for $300 or less that would be great for that system.
If you're ok with looking at used cards, you can get a 1080ti for about that same price
No, to expansive for a blower 1080 imo. Nothing wrong with blower fans, but those cards tend to run hot and loud!
You can get this brand new 1070Tis (5-10% slower then a 1080) from Gigabyte for $380 by the way
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Looking at cases today and I cannot find anything quite to my liking. Right now I've got my original Storm Scout which has lasted me almost 9 years now and its been super durable and great but I've been thinking of either migrating the guts of my PC to a new case or maybe building a new machine altogether, maybe sometime next year when AMD has their new Ryzen stuff out.
Basically, I want a case that:
- Has either a durable handle or can be moved around easily
- Has plenty of room for future upgrades
- Has some RGB accents but not overkill
- Is made out of some nicer, premium materials
I've kind of waffled back and forth whether I would want a smaller micro or mini-ITX build or just get a mid-tower that's bigger. Cases that have caught my eye so far that sort of meet my criteria:
- Cooler Master MasterCase MC500Mt
- Phanteks Enthoo Evolv X
- Phanteks Evolv Shift
The Cooler Master has that solid looking handle which I love since I end up traveling with my PC a decent amount and moving it around. But reading some and the case seems like its almost a full tower in terms of size which is maybe a bit much. The Evolv X is pretty much perfect in terms of looks with the RGB and nice looking materials... but it doesn't have a handle. The Evolv Shift I think just looks cool but that would definitely require just a whole new build and I've read some varying things on how easy it is to build in that one and how hot it can get in there if you're not primarily using liquid cooling.
Does anyone have the MC500Mt? Any thoughts on it? How about the Evolv X? If the Evolv X just had a handle or something built into the top, it would probably be my ideal case. I guess since I'm probably not building anything till sometime next year I'll just keep an eye on new cases as they come out.
Basically, I want a case that:
- Has either a durable handle or can be moved around easily
- Has plenty of room for future upgrades
- Has some RGB accents but not overkill
- Is made out of some nicer, premium materials
I've kind of waffled back and forth whether I would want a smaller micro or mini-ITX build or just get a mid-tower that's bigger. Cases that have caught my eye so far that sort of meet my criteria:
- Cooler Master MasterCase MC500Mt
- Phanteks Enthoo Evolv X
- Phanteks Evolv Shift
The Cooler Master has that solid looking handle which I love since I end up traveling with my PC a decent amount and moving it around. But reading some and the case seems like its almost a full tower in terms of size which is maybe a bit much. The Evolv X is pretty much perfect in terms of looks with the RGB and nice looking materials... but it doesn't have a handle. The Evolv Shift I think just looks cool but that would definitely require just a whole new build and I've read some varying things on how easy it is to build in that one and how hot it can get in there if you're not primarily using liquid cooling.
Does anyone have the MC500Mt? Any thoughts on it? How about the Evolv X? If the Evolv X just had a handle or something built into the top, it would probably be my ideal case. I guess since I'm probably not building anything till sometime next year I'll just keep an eye on new cases as they come out.
I'm thinking in retiring my GTX 970 and i5-2500k. I want to play at 4k or as close as possible, so I'm considering buying a 1080ti. My doubts are with the processor: Would a i5-8600/8500/8400 or a Ryzen 5 2600 be enough? Which one would you recommend?
If not, I guess I would have to buy a i7-8700, but I don't want to spend that much on a processor.
I appreciate any help!
If not, I guess I would have to buy a i7-8700, but I don't want to spend that much on a processor.
I appreciate any help!
At 4k it is more on the gpu than cpu so it probably won't matter too much between intel and amd. If you go amd go for the 2600x though over the 2600. It's not much more and it's auto boost feature is better than the 2600. I've done a lot of testing with a 1080ti at 4k and it takes a lot of horsepower to run. It's hard to keep 60fps at 4k even with a 1080ti. Though you can with Forza Horizon 4 and its gorgeous. You can run custom resolutions though like 1800P (3200 x 1800) to hold at least 60fps and this still scales well to 4k. At least it does on a 4k tv. Might be different for monitor.
Also newegg has an evga 1070ti on a daily deal for 409 with a 20 dollar mail in rebate:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...Homepage_Dailydeal-_-P3_14-487-387-_-10142018
Also newegg has an evga 1070ti on a daily deal for 409 with a 20 dollar mail in rebate:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...Homepage_Dailydeal-_-P3_14-487-387-_-10142018
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Sad I missed the 1070 ti sale but was still able to snag a 1070 for under $300 so I'm pretty excited about that. Here's to the first part of my new build.
Just a heads-up:
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition, 8GB GDDR5, LED, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) 08G-P4-5173-KR $288.99
Good deal... Unfortunately, I'm waiting for a good deal for a GTX 1060 6gb or similar ATI. Hopefully something under 200. Man BF feels so far off !!!
Source: Slickdeals.
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition, 8GB GDDR5, LED, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) 08G-P4-5173-KR $288.99
Good deal... Unfortunately, I'm waiting for a good deal for a GTX 1060 6gb or similar ATI. Hopefully something under 200. Man BF feels so far off !!!
Source: Slickdeals.
It's hit or miss. Some games scale well. Some games will not benefit, while others perform worse with SLI.
Unless you're really into a few games that you know scale well, I'd sell and reboot.
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It's so hit and miss you might be better off selling yours and putting the money towards a 1080 or better.
I thought as much, depending on how much I can sell my 1070 for maybe I could look into getting a used 1080ti even.
Used prices where I am are insane... like within 5-10% (emphasis on 5) of buying the cards brand new.
Honestly since I really only want better hardware for 4k/60 a 2070 might be a better bet. Obviously it will be weaker than 1080ti for a similar price, but it has the benefit of DLSS and a 1080ti ain't quite a 4k/60 card either. I know it's only going to work for certain games but I'm interested to see how the technology plays out and if it actually looks comparable to native 4k. Hopefully a game will release soon that supports it so we can get a proper analysis of it.
Alright, I have a new employment opportunity coming up and the future bossman has asked me to go ahead and build some computers for the business to use. I'm gonna get a nice Windows-Based all-in-one computer for the front desk/reception area but I'm going to build 3 or 4 computers for myself and others to use.
I'll be primarily using CorelDraw which some "average" Photoshop and Illustrator use, so nothing gaming-wise necessary and I won't be touching video editing or the like.
This is what I've picked out so far:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($126.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.94 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($56.08 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.65 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG - 27UD58-B 27.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor ($296.00 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech - Z200 0W 2ch Speakers ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Rosewill RDCR-11003 74-in-1 USB 3.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB ($19.99 @ Newegg Business)
Other: Logitech - Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse ($22.99 @ Dell)
Total: $1284.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-14 15:30 EDT-0400
I'd love to be able to get that to $1000 flat if possible, though not necessary, but I dunno if I'd like move to an i3 or not.
Anything I'm forgetting? Anything I should swap out?
Thanks for anything you can help with.
I'll be primarily using CorelDraw which some "average" Photoshop and Illustrator use, so nothing gaming-wise necessary and I won't be touching video editing or the like.
This is what I've picked out so far:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($126.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.94 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($56.08 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.65 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG - 27UD58-B 27.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor ($296.00 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech - Z200 0W 2ch Speakers ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Rosewill RDCR-11003 74-in-1 USB 3.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB ($19.99 @ Newegg Business)
Other: Logitech - Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse ($22.99 @ Dell)
Total: $1284.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-14 15:30 EDT-0400
I'd love to be able to get that to $1000 flat if possible, though not necessary, but I dunno if I'd like move to an i3 or not.
Anything I'm forgetting? Anything I should swap out?
Thanks for anything you can help with.
970 Evo is a bit premium for a office computer, I think. Are you working directly off a server where everybody shares files?
No, nothing that fancy. I'll likely just sign up for Dropbox business to keep everything in sync.
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Unless you're going to overclock (which I really don't recommend for an office build), you can drop that 9600k down to an 8600, 8500, or 8400. I think the 8400 goes for about $50 less. That'll move you closer to your $1000 budget. I'm also not sure you need an M.2 SSD - just get a cheaper 2.5" SSD. Similarly, the mITX motherboard seems unnecessary in a mATX case - get a mATX board instead and you should be able to save a bit more.
Just my suggestions.
Would the Asus Prime X470-Pro have the same basic overclocking figures as its bigger, more expensive brother there?
Cool. Dropped in a 8400 and swapped the M.2 for Crucial 2.5" SSD.
I really like the idea of the motherboard having Wi-Fi and Bluetooth onboard so I don't need to deal with a internal card or USB adapter, and it's looking like most of the boards that have that built in are mATX boards anyway, though I did put in a cheaper variant of the motherboard in my first post.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - H310M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($116.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.95 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.94 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($56.08 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.65 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG - 27UD58-B 27.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor ($296.00 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech - Z200 0W 2ch Speakers ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Rosewill RDCR-11003 74-in-1 USB 3.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB ($19.99 @ Newegg Business)
Other: Logitech - Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse ($22.99 @ Dell)
Total: $1114.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-14 16:39 EDT-0400
CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - H310M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($116.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.95 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.94 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($56.08 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.65 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG - 27UD58-B 27.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor ($296.00 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech - Z200 0W 2ch Speakers ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Rosewill RDCR-11003 74-in-1 USB 3.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB ($19.99 @ Newegg Business)
Other: Logitech - Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse ($22.99 @ Dell)
Total: $1114.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-14 16:39 EDT-0400
Only looks like I managed to shave off roughly $170, but every bit counts I guess.
Edit: Ah, looks like the 8400 comes with a CPU cooler, I can drop the one on my list.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - H310M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($116.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.95 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.94 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($56.08 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.65 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG - 27UD58-B 27.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor ($296.00 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech - Z200 0W 2ch Speakers ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Rosewill RDCR-11003 74-in-1 USB 3.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB ($19.99 @ Newegg Business)
Other: Logitech - Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse ($22.99 @ Dell)
Total: $1089.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-14 16:48 EDT-0400
CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - H310M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($116.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.95 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.94 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($56.08 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.65 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG - 27UD58-B 27.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor ($296.00 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech - Z200 0W 2ch Speakers ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Rosewill RDCR-11003 74-in-1 USB 3.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB ($19.99 @ Newegg Business)
Other: Logitech - Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse ($22.99 @ Dell)
Total: $1089.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-14 16:48 EDT-0400
Edit 2: Went with a Barebones Power Supply as well.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - H310M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($116.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.95 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.94 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - VS 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.65 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG - 27UD58-B 27.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor ($296.00 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech - Z200 0W 2ch Speakers ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Rosewill RDCR-11003 74-in-1 USB 3.0 3.5" Internal Card Reader w/ USB ($19.99 @ Newegg Business)
Other: Logitech - Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse ($22.99 @ Dell)
Total: $1053.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-14 16:59 EDT-0400
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Hey guys,
Gonna shove aside may ~3 year old build and make a new one to go along with a 9900k/2080ti
Just 2 questions:
1) besides upgraded USB ports, what would the advantage be of a z390 board over a z370?
2) when I try to sell the older stuff online, is it better to sell it as a built unit as is, or separately as parts?
Thanks!
Gonna shove aside may ~3 year old build and make a new one to go along with a 9900k/2080ti
Just 2 questions:
1) besides upgraded USB ports, what would the advantage be of a z390 board over a z370?
2) when I try to sell the older stuff online, is it better to sell it as a built unit as is, or separately as parts?
Thanks!
1) Depending on the board, better WiFi, Bluetooth, and potentially better power delivery (with benefit TBD)
I'd say for a new build, I'd go Z390 without question. For most Z370 users, probably not worth the upgrade.
2) Separate
1) generally, what's the difference between an ASUS ROG strix -e gaming board and an ASUS ROG Maximus Hero board?
Just accessory feature difference?
2) thanks!
It it my imagination or are 1080 ti's suddenly going poof. Talking to a guy about my new build and he mentioned they were getting harder to find, today I go to look at memoryexpress who had a big collection and now it's..........two. Other sites are sold out or not available. What happened to that "surplus" we hard awhile back?
As I understood it, nvidia made too many chips and the board partners that make non reference models did not want them all, so they probably do not translate to cards hat were actually manufactured in the end.
I'd imagine the 1080 ti will have had a boom in sales thanks to the 2xxx prices as well. I ended up getting 1080 ti after waiting for the new cards and then just thinking neither of the three 2xxx cards was worth what they were charging. It helped that retailers here in the UK dropped the price on them to basically the same price as they're charging for the 2070 founders edition. I know at least 3 other people who also did the same thing.
This is what many people on the fence did. The 2080ti looks nifty on paper but that cost is seriously epic.
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Seems like 8th gen Intel CPUs are going poof, too. Lots of out of stock situations over the last week or two, and prices gradually rising. That's due to manufacturing bottlenecks, but damn. Good time to buy AMD CPUs, SSDs, and RAM is dropping too at least.
Yeah the plan was to get a 1080 ti here too after seeing the 2080's and being less than impressed with the price and performance. Lots of folks appear to have done the same.
Where can I buy replacement modular psu cables for my Seasonic x750? I somehow lost the set of cables I did not need at the time I bought it and now will probably need a new cpu power cable for the z390 motherboards since I only have an 8pin cpu cable available.
Or would I be fine just using the 8pin cable I have? The motherboard I am interested in is the Asrock Taichi and I see that it has 8 and 4 pin connectors
Or would I be fine just using the 8pin cable I have? The motherboard I am interested in is the Asrock Taichi and I see that it has 8 and 4 pin connectors
The hero has better vrms which means in theory it can overclock your 9900k better and sustain that overclock.
If you are getting the 9900k spend the extra money on the better motherboard.
I keep looking at new ssds but hold because the prices have been constantly going down. Might have to bite on a m.2 drive.
OK I'm about to order the ASUS PG279Q as I need a new monitor to go with the RTX 2080 that is arriving in a couple of days, someone tell me if I've made a huge mistake.
Hi all. I am looking to replace my router. I am definitely looking for a router that has extremely good reliability, good range, and good quality of service features/handle NAT issues well. Currently i use an asus rt-n66u with last legacy version of Merlin on in but it is running into stability issues.
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Contact SeaSonic directly. Alternatively, you can buy something like a CableMod or BitFenix Alchemy 2.0 custom sleeved cable set, just make sure you're getting a kit that is meant specifically for your model of PSU.
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SSDs? Yeah - I expect some big discounts.
AMD CPUs? Yeah.
AMD GPUs? Yeah.
Nvidia? Eh... not holding my breath.
Intel CPUs? Maybe. Depends if they've got their shortage issues straightened out by then. I don't think they will have it fixed that quickly. Maybe some discounts on the 9th gen but I wouldn't expect drastic price cuts so soon after launch.
RAM? Yeah.
Judging by this video: https://youtu.be/ywgjTB-YqWM
Yes, the basic stuff seems to be there. The more advance options like "unlocked XFR"/performance enchancer, asynchronous BCLK, dedicated Samsung B-Die profiles etc. seem to be missing.
That said, I'm sure you can reach the same results as on the X470 CH VII. It just needs more manual work.
1080 is ~10% faster. In the end: It comes down to your needs, performance expectations, your budget and the price difference.
If the price difference is miniscule in your eyes, go for the 1080.
If the 1080 is significantly more expansive and you don't need the extra 10%: go for the 1070Ti.
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Another dual monitor question.
I guess the issue of stuttering on a 144/60hz combo is still unavoidable?
The only way I have managed to fix this is...
Lower 144 to 120hz.
Games run in full screen only.
That about it?
I guess the issue of stuttering on a 144/60hz combo is still unavoidable?
The only way I have managed to fix this is...
Lower 144 to 120hz.
Games run in full screen only.
That about it?
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