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Forum: General Hardware Mar 25, 2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 849
Posted By eidairaman1
See how it runs for a week, if it fails to boot...

See how it runs for a week, if it fails to boot at anytime just get another power supply first
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Dec 17, 2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,004
Posted By Tatty_One
I always look at it in a more selfish way, for...

I always look at it in a more selfish way, for every extra Mhz I get out of my CPU and GPU (and Ram) I am getting technically "free" performance, everything at stock is paid for :)

I suppose the...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Dec 17, 2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,004
Posted By Frick
For gaming that CPU is overkill anyway, and no...

For gaming that CPU is overkill anyway, and no you will probably not notice a lot. Overclocking these days are pretty much only for enthusiasts and the ones who enjoy it. Unless you're doing...
Forum: Overclocking & Cooling Dec 17, 2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,004
Posted By micropage7
return to what you need faster processing or...

return to what you need
faster processing or better handling in high textures or like that
for me both is pretty fast but if you want to try you can try cpu first, raise little by little
10% from...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,787
Posted By RCoon
cant put an intel chip in a 990fx motherboard ;) ...

cant put an intel chip in a 990fx motherboard ;)
if its the sabertooth you want, there is a Z77 Sabertooth.
I would highly recommend the corsair H80/100, my H80 is more than ample cooling for my...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,787
Posted By craigo
Hey buddy, you will have to change the cpu or...

Hey buddy, you will have to change the cpu or motherboard as the 990x based sabertooth will not support an intel cpu.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,787
Posted By Raw
Spend a few bucks and get the Intel, and sleep well

I myself would go with a Intel CPU.

Here is more information to help you make a decision...
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173979&highlight=AMD
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,787
Posted By ALMOSTunseen
On a 2K budget? HELL NO. Serves no additional...

On a 2K budget? HELL NO. Serves no additional purpose. Might aswell spend the extra money on a better GPU.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,787
Posted By Caspase
Doesn't make a difference at your price point....

Doesn't make a difference at your price point. You could do dual graphics at a budget entry, but this is not the case. Look, the fx-8350/8320 is a great cpu, it is, and good value too, but the...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,787
Posted By ALMOSTunseen
Minimum 550. I'd recommend around 700 so you have...

Minimum 550. I'd recommend around 700 so you have room to upgrade.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,787
Posted By Caspase
I made you a list with a i7-3770k and 2 gtx 670....

I made you a list with a i7-3770k and 2 gtx 670. The gtx 680 is a waste of money IMO, the gtx 670 is so close and the price difference is 100, 200 with SLI, so I'd go dual gtx 670 and i7-3770k.
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,787
Posted By ALMOSTunseen
Pc case gear does an awesome build. Just the...

Pc case gear does an awesome build. Just the parts list as an idea. http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1411_1446&products_id=21422
CPU: Intel Core i7 3770K...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,787
Posted By cdawall
Anything is within your budget just depends what...

Anything is within your budget just depends what you do or don't want. I can tell you it will be next to impossible to pull off a rig with dual GTX 680's and one.I can also tell you the games that...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2012, 07:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,787
Posted By cdawall
For $2000 you can have one heck of a PC. ...

For $2000 you can have one heck of a PC.

COOLER MASTER HAF 932 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160)
Rosewill LIGHTNING-1300...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,787
Posted By MxPhenom 216
with a 2000 budget you could get a GTX680 or...

with a 2000 budget you could get a GTX680 or HD7970.

Heres a good build:

Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turb... (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504)...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,787
Posted By silapakorn
Frankly 660 will not be suffice for the next few...

Frankly 660 will not be suffice for the next few years.
I use two 670s in SLI and some games start to demand more than these cards can handle, e.g. AC3 and Hitman. I'm talking about max setting at...
Forum: System Builder's Advice Nov 27, 2012, 07:09 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,787
Posted By Novulux
I'll assume you are from the United States. ...

I'll assume you are from the United States.
What resolution is the monitor you plan on gaming on?
Yes, 8 GB of ram is enough for purely gaming.
While the GTX 660Ti is a good card, your budget...
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