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| Author: | hpfreak [ Sun Jan 05, 2014 11:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Computers |
I know this isn't the forum for this but I built my first computer today and I'm pretty proud of myself. I know there's some tech guys on here and I wanted to see what you thought. I built it for my son as a gaming computer. Its got a ASRock z77 extreme4 motherboard, Intel i7 3770 3.4 MHz processor, nvidia gtx 760 video card, 2 terra byte hard drive , 500w power supply and its all stuffed in a diablotek evo atx mid-tower case. It seems to perform fairly well, much better than the old factory built gateway. My only problem so far is the fans. There's 4 fans in the case 2 in the video card 1 in the power supply and one on the processor. With 8 fans going this thing sound like a harrier jet taking off. Do I really need 4 fans in the case or can I disconnect 2 of them? Any thoughts on the hardware I chose? Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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| Author: | jrvb [ Sun Jan 05, 2014 11:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
i don't deal with gaming pcs , but it sounds like you got good internal hardware that will last. but i like i tell everyone that ask that question do i need that many fans, i always say, if the manufacture puts a fan on something, then there is a good reason for it, so i would leave the fans alone. it will last a lot longer and it will be a lot less heat up and cool down on all the solder joints. which causes problems down the road. |
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| Author: | jesse [ Sun Jan 05, 2014 11:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
Im building myself one now for gaming your main concern is graphics card spend your money their first mine will be 3770k with z77 bored and 780ti graphics card and a 256gb ssd and liquid cooled what you put together should do good Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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| Author: | jesse [ Sun Jan 05, 2014 11:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
Also you want as good as cooling as you can get heat is the death of a pc and dust so if its loud their are other fans that are more quiet also bigger fans are not as loud or you can buy a corsair h100i loquid cooling sysyem for your cpu its self contained so just as easy as hooking up a fan Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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| Author: | hpfreak [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
The graphics card is what started this. He got it for Christmas. I was just going to put it in the gateway but found out it wasn't compatible with the Acer ipimb-ar m-board that was in it so I got the z77 m-board brought it home and found out it wouldn't fit in the old case and so on and so on. After SEVERAL trips to the computer store I've got a brand new computer and spend a lot of buggy part money on it:cry: Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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| Author: | jesse [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
Lol yea they can get exspensive mine keeps getting put off cause of buggy parts Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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| Author: | BooBoo [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 5:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
hpfreak wrote: The graphics card is what started this. He got it for Christmas. I was just going to put it in the gateway but found out it wasn't compatible with the Acer ipimb-ar m-board that was in it so I got the z77 m-board brought it home and found out it wouldn't fit in the old case and so on and so on. After SEVERAL trips to the computer store I've got a brand new computer and spend a lot of buggy part money on it:cry: Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App Just curious; how much ram are you running? Also my only recommendation is that you place an SSD in there for your OS to boot from. That will make things a lot snappier! Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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| Author: | hpfreak [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
I'm only running 8gb right now but have room for 4 cards to upgrade later. I'll check into the ssd. Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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| Author: | hpfreak [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
should I just load the os on the ssd or what else would you recommend putting on it. just trying to figure out what size to get. |
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| Author: | jesse [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
I would go with a 256 one and use it for the os and whatever games hes playing most at the time Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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| Author: | hpfreak [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
Ok thanks guys. Upgraded ram today to 2 8gb sticks. So now my bottle neck is definitely the hard drive. Any suggestions on brand/model ssd? Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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| Author: | jesse [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
8 would have been plenty ram aint important on gaming its more for 3d modeling and rendering but a samsung or critical m4 for ssd Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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| Author: | BooBoo [ Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
jesse wrote: I would go with a 256 one and use it for the os and whatever games hes playing most at the time Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App Agreed. Your SSD don't have to be huge as you will only want to run your OS and your most used games and programs on it and use your other drives for data and backup. Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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| Author: | hpfreak [ Wed Jan 15, 2014 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
picked up a Samsung 840evo 250gb ssd today. I hope its worth it these things are expensive. haven't installed it yet was debating formatting my hardrive and starting clean. just messing around heres my benchmark score  not much going on with my buggy still waiting on parts from appletree so im bored and screwing with this computer. |
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| Author: | Rick [ Wed Jan 15, 2014 2:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
Man i dont know how you can deal with the frustration of your buggy motor not working out for you then throwing computer shit in the mix..  
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| Author: | hpfreak [ Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
my kids come first so whatever they want gets priority. plus this helps me take the frustration of the vw off my mind until my parts show up 
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| Author: | jesse [ Tue Feb 04, 2014 3:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
got started on my computer tonight parts 3770k cpu 780ti gpu 16gb ram 250 samsung ssd 850w power supply z77 motherbored h100i for the liquid cooling         
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| Author: | bigDsmith [ Tue Feb 04, 2014 12:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
Pretty cool Jesse. I used to build my computers about 15 years ago. They finally got cheap enough just to buy one. But its neat to have a specialized one. You really can't buy one to meet personal needs at a reasonable cost. I look back now and realized I enjoyed building my PC's. I guess its kinda like building a buggy. "You did it the way you wanted it". There is satisfaction in that. If you don't mind to tell. How much will you have in that little monster? Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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| Author: | jesse [ Tue Feb 04, 2014 4:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
this is my first build and im enjoying it its being built for gaming and in total i have around $2200 in it but to buy a prebuilt with this kind of performance it would run about 3500 so you save good amount building them yourself |
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| Author: | hpfreak [ Tue Feb 04, 2014 4:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
i like it. love the case. i like how the mother board is semi covered. did the mobo come like that or is that an add on. wheres the pics of your cable management? |
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| Author: | jesse [ Tue Feb 04, 2014 5:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
it came that way it is to help air flow and keep dust offthe bored the case is military themed and that bored went good with it and i have not made it to cable management yet still need a couple parts to come in here is link to bored http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813131976 here is case i like it cause their is no plastic all metal http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811139015 |
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| Author: | jesse [ Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
here is my cable management  and the back not so important but i tried lol 
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| Author: | jesse [ Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
and my fan controller 
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| Author: | hpfreak [ Wed Feb 05, 2014 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
Nice job. looks great. I don't see your ssd is it hidden somewhere or still waiting on it? can you remove the bottom or middle set of hard drive bays in that case for better airflow? download novabench post up your score. |
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| Author: | jesse [ Wed Feb 05, 2014 5:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computers |
Still waiting on ssd but cables are ran for it and I can remove harddrive bays but gonna mount a fan on top and bottom of them Posted using the WoodsBuggy Mobile App |
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