MeraxissMember Wears Business Socks
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re: Computer School - Teach Me!
by Meraxiss on 2012/07/22 19:29
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521
The link I meant, its performance/features IMO edge the 560 GTX (not the 560 Ti though). As for the GPU nvidia vs. AMD debate, AMD has stepped up the game in this field (sadly not so much in cpus though). The driver updates and tuning tools are just flat out better than nvidia and the cards themselves are better priced with many having better performance as well.
Memory go with something like this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314
As for MoBo my opinion as a builder is: Know whats compatible (Intel LGA 1155/LGA 1156), Size for your case (micro or full size board), know what features you need/want (Pci express 3.0X16 and number of slots, SATA3, USB3 number of slots and locations), and finally what features are important to you (xfire/SLI, military spec, UEFI, etc.) Once you know what you need and want you can look at manufacturers. Personally I would spring the extra few bucks for a Gigabyte or Asus board, and I would avoid Foxcon, biostar or MSI like the plague. ASrock is reviewed well, and Supp seems happy with his so that's your call. But after several builds of my own and for others I strongly advise going for the quality board, nothing is a bigger pain in the ass than replacing a mobo.
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VosskahOfficer Wears Business Socks
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re: Computer School - Teach Me!
by Vosskah on 2012/07/22 20:22
I agree with Mer. After having had problems with MSI, gigabyte, etc. I always buy Asus now and it's really worth it. I especially love the military grade ones not too costly but really damn good.
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TassagerMember Wears Business Socks
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re: Computer School - Teach Me!
by Tassager on 2012/08/26 20:29
So... Again, thank you all for your help! I'm 100% up and running, and just need one more damned adapter (seriously, lesson one from a first time computer builder... the cords and the adapters will be the end of you), and then it's DONE. Thought I'd share some pics.
Parts:
First test run with two monitors... main monitor there isn't the one I ended up with as my second. Actually got one larger. Now I'm at one 23", and one 21". Love it. Case fan LED's have an on/off switch (was a must have for me) there on the front panel.
Front of case:
Guts:
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ZierlynRaider Wears Business Socks
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re: Computer School - Teach Me!
by Zierlyn on 2012/08/26 20:31
That is one sweet case. Jealous, I am it.
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re: GDPR#2621198
by GDPR#2621198 on 2012/08/26 20:44
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TassagerMember Wears Business Socks
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re: Computer School - Teach Me!
by Tassager on 2012/08/30 1:27
Thanks guys! I am very pleased with how it turned out. Will be building my own from here on out.
The case (Corsair 500R) was actually one of the last decisions I made. Decided to just go with the stock CPU heatsink fan, and spend that additional money instead on a case with some giant airflow and features I really wanted. I'm pleased with that decision. Since I'm not OC'ing, my CPU temps have held nice and low. Plus, the case just looks great. :-)
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