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bumping real quick before I head out to my brother's house. If someone would try to keep this alive, I'd be very appreciative.

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Wanglicious posted...
sure. but to that end gotta ask:

1) how big a case are you after? the norm for gaming i find is a mid-tower PC which don't exactly come out small, but house most of the stuff you'd need and want. if space is an issue it's still entirely doable, you'll just have less options obviously.

2) though gaming is the primary focus, anything you're after secondary?

3) you got a microcenter nearby? this changes purchases by a decent amount lately. >_>;



and honestly, what you get now probably won't be as good in a year or two. it's unusual that both AMD and Intel didn't make great successors within FX and Ivy Bridge so we just got lucky. however, while it won't be as good, it will certainly still be fantastic. which is basically what you shoot for when you PC build.

...oh, and i forgot the obvious.

what parts do you have already? if you're typing on a desktop, we can just re-use your keyboard, mouse, and hard drive. depending on how modern it is, other parts too. it saves quite a bit, especially the hard drive as it already has an operating system on it. >_>; now mind you, a lot of people don't include windows in prices because it's... obtainable. but if you want that part to be legal and don't have a hard drive that's usable with it already, then that'd also be added into your costs.

1. Space is no issue. I'd like the case to look pretty neat, something with a blue light would be gnarly. After that, whatever works. I'm really not picky. I understand ventilation is necessary, and windows on the side to look into are neat I guess, but I have no real quarrel with anything. Honestly, I'll probably scope over the build(s) and maybe swap out one piece for another if I don't like anything for a justifiable reason before putting it back on here to make sure it'd work.

2. Gaming is very much the top priority, but I plan on putting together some videos too. My friends and I make movies every now and again, and i'd like to be able to put that together on my computer, but it really isn't the top focus.

3. I work right by a microcenter, actually. <_<

Right now I think I have an old Dell keyboard and mouse, and those things are kind of back-listed right now. They're kinda old and bulky, but they're not a fortune to replace. I can worry about those things later. My 19" tv will also be my monitor for a while before I buy one from where I work (a distribution center) for fairly cheap wholesale cost.

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Wang, you seem to be quite a well of knowledge on the subject. If I were to ask you to show me both an AMD and an Intel build that would top out games for years to come, would you be willing to do it and link it to me? I obviously am a n00b here, and if I can get away with spending $1000 instead of $1300, that would be cool. I just never trust my own judgement and cant shake the feeling that whatever I get won't be good after just a year or two.

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So the new trinity chips are coming out this week, like I can get them? Or as in we'll see what they offer but still cant get them for a while?

I feel like there's so much "This will be 'good enough' for X" going on, and I would really prefer a computer that's more than 'good enough'. I want to play demanding games on high settings for years to come. No lagging hangups, no having to turn things down to improve performance. I want a serious games machine. My manager at work tells me to go AMD, but it seems like the selection is smaller and soon to be outdated compared to Intel's fresh core i5/i7 sets. I would prefer not to wait too long to get it because I have to buy a car soon and want to do that after I get my computer. It seems like there's never really a definitive "Go with this, and this and this. You're set." Is this normal? Maybe I'm over-thinking it. o.o;;

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Wanglicious posted...
the FX, while AMD's latest line, isn't their best unless you're doing servers. if you use windows 8 then it probably will be, but it's not the right one. not sure how the 8150 fairs exactly, but if it can beat the hexacores is another story.

the 3770 and Ivy Bridge in general isn't worth it if you overclock and have a dedicated vid card. if you don't use photoshop a lot then it's also not worth it. if you DO then okay go for an i7, and if you DON'T overclock then okay go for ivy bridge. but those with a K at the end are meant to be overclocked and a good case will allow you to do it well, in which case Sandy Bridge is the superior one.

I picked the 8150 because from what I've been reading it's their newest and more current CPU. Octocore sounds like it'll serve me well for what I need now, and still be a good thing a few years from now. Seriously, I'm just trying to play Guild Wars 2, but I very much want to have the power for the heaviest games right now and down the road a while on max settings. Overclocking sounds like something I might tinker with in the future, but I don't know if it'll be necessary right away with a strong rig.

Any particular reason you're going with a 580 instead of a 680? Price? Availability?

In the last topic, I think Vlado(?) posted a link to several GPUs charted by performance, and the 580 was second highest on the list. <.<

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So, last week I made a topic about building a PC. It died. This week I'm a bit more open to AMD, and have been looking at the FX 8150. Would anyone be willing to perhaps link me to some builds that might meet a few specifications?

-AMD FX 8150/Intel Core i7 3770 (Either route, I'm open to either right now)

-16GB RAM

-GeForce GTX 580 GPU

-1TB HDD

Everything else is open, (case, power supply, etc.) Also, I'm not sure exactly how they include it, but I'd like for it to be able to pick up a wireless signal. Dunno if that's part of the motherboard, or if it's a separate entity. Sorry if I'm asking for much, but I'm still not 100% sure what's compatible with what yet.

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@ red That build looks all well and good, but I think my stuff I posted before was generously superior comparatively at only ~$200 more, ya? I mean, the 580 video card, the 16GB RAM, and a power supply of 100W greater. I'm not trying to sound one-uppy or anything, but if I can get all that for just a bit more, isn't it worth coming up with? Of course, if your stuff is actually way better than what I had in mind, don't mind my dumb-assery.

And I could get behind picking up an i7 Sandy Bridge if it's cheaper and pretty comparable. I actually do want to do a bit of video editing on it however, so I think it would ultimately benefit me to have the i7.

And yeah, there's no way I'm going less than 8GB RAM. I feel like 16 is cheap enough to get and not have to worry about upgrading for a while.

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I want LeBron to win it all this year so bad, but I know the NBA wont let him. They need their villains like every other sport, and he cant win a ring or else they lose their perennial "Favorite to win it, annual bust".

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This motherboard should be better.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131773

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I take it "integrated graphics" means "extra cost for a lacking graphics solution"..?

Would the other i7 processor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116502) be the better choice?

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Wow, idiot mode. Sorry, I realize my motherboard selection was for AMD, not Intel...>.<

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I have no specific hatred toward AMD or anything, I just trust Intel I guess. There's actually a Microcenter right down the road from where I work <_<

With that being said, here's what I came up with thus far going bit-by-bit. If anything is non-compatible then please let me know. First bare-bones build, no "Combo package" anything, just one bit at a time. I also realize some of these things are on sale for a little while, but I am running on the assumption that the prices are generally not far from where they can be found.

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134124

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116501

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145357&cm_sp=Cat_Memory-_-Daily_Deal-_-20-145-357

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128519&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo

Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148702&cm_sp=Cat_Hard_Drives-_-Hard_Drives-_-22-148-702

Disc reader: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703027

Roughly a bit over $1200 after taxes+shipping I'd guess.

I have no case in this build yet, I know. With just the chips, what am I missing/whats incompatible/what could be swapped for something cheaper without losing much in performance? Any thoughts would be helpful.

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So much information @[email protected] for all the help everyone.

Wang, I'm actually in a bit of a time budget. I want to have this computer paid for by the end of the month ideally, but more realistically probably mid-June. You see, I work about an hour drive away Monday-Friday and have been hitching rides with my mom because the drive is on her way there and back. However, I need to have a car of my own that can make the trek before long. I want to have this to keep me occupied before I set myself into debt with a new car. Otherwise waiting a while might be a good call, but in this case I cant afford to.

All of this info has been helping me though. I'll see if I can piece it together and maybe post up my general build for someone to look over before long.

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Ooohh, how handy! Much thanks to you, Vlado.

Does the processor hold any bearing here, or will one i7 be as good as the next? The two top models seem to have two differences, that being the K that appears after the number processor, and GHz. Do these things really justify the price difference?

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@Colegreen - I've been checking out that board every now and again, but it seems like it's kind of slow. Board 8 usually has a broad user base for most things and is often times quick to reply/help. Thanks for the heads up still.

@Gwindor - When picking out processors and GPUs, I don't exactly know what all the numbers are telling me. i7 seems to me like it'll be a long lasting, strong CPU for a good while which is why it has my interest now. GPUs are a different story to me because I dont really know what makes one better than another or how to tell if it'll be good. I just want something that'll help games run max settings as smooth as possible without splurging $1,000 on a GPU alone. Do you know what's a solid and affordable GPU? A new one I think just came out that was way overpriced from what I've gathered, but idk what the next best thing is.

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So, I've gotten tired of buying multiple consoles this generation, and really don't see next generation being much of an improvement as far as console quality is concerned. I'm on my third broken PS3 and my second XBox 360 right now, so I figure I might as well just pay up and build myself a PC.

Now, I've never done this before. I know near nothing about the process or what's what. I know that I have about $1200 (give or take a couple hundred) in mind for a price tag. I want an i7 Core processor (No AMD) and I want it to be able to blast out games on max settings for a good while to come. I mostly plan on using it for GW2 when it arrives, but still want to have that power to fall back on for a few years worth of quality gaming. I've looked at some "DIY PC Combos" on newegg, but have been told that buying it piece-by-piece is the better route to take. Also looking for 8 or more gigs of RAM. HDD space isn't too huge of a priority, but I was thinking 1TB probably wouldn't break the bank these days, but I'm not entirely certain. Monitor shouldn't be a problem, as long as the rig has HDMI and I can use my TV for it. (I think I can do that, right?)

Anyway, if anyone here is still into the PC scene and has a bit of time to help me out with some know-how, or tell me if I'm overdoing it, asking too much for too little, etc. Anything at all is helpful.

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Tentacool

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Does anybody really care at this point? A game we've only seen a small bit from has once again not shown up to the most popular gaming expo. I think we can safely assume that this thing is the next DNF.

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It's because I've been absent. Awwww yea, ertyu well on his way to 1,000 games beaten.

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I remember the years of 2003-2009 this place was my #1 spot on the internet. Board 8 was my home. I love you guys! If my laptop didnt have a broken mouse button and a dead battery with no functioning charger, I'd probably still be here a lot. Sadly, these things cripple my non-social media internetting. =[

Off to the gym. BYE GUYS! <3

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From: UberPyro64 | #010
Little Caesars is the best. Except when it's burnt. Then it's one of the worst lol.
Thankfully that doesn't happen often.

They used to be the best until they changed their recipe and sauces and everything. Now they're slightly below domino's because at least domino's flavors their crust.

Jet's pizza is best pizza.

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Hosting a party. <_<

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Michael Jordan or Wayne Gretzky are about it.

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He shatters the mold!

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Mario Bowser
K/Catherine

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WHAT!

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Isn't it still all....radioactive there? <_<

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You guy serious? The lockout was prolonged for such a time because they didn't want these things to happen. How would the Lakers taking the Hornets' single best player, a point guard at that, NOT be against the terms of the new CBA? Here's some old people, none of which have ever actually LED a successful team, and some young guys who also have never really led a successful team, in exchange for your dude who single handedly makes your team a contender. ESPECIALLY to the Lakers of all teams...I think Stern wants CP to go to New York anyway LAWL

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Kill some dragons.

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Totally in for this. NEED MOAR

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Just picked this game up, been playing for 15 hours or so. Level 10 archer/warrior guy so far doing Companions quests.

I HATED OBLIVION WHY IS SKYRIM SO MUCH BETTER AUGH

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You people and your weird brown mustards and honey mustards..

Regular yellow mustard > ANY mustard, and ketchup in most cases.

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From: SantaRPG | #002
"better than american idol" doesn't exactly have me reaching for the remote

So much correctness.

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I watch only ESPN, sports and when nothing else is on I can turn to Man v. Food.

My gf gobbles my junk during any of it. Seriously, don't put yourself through that.

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Do like I would and...

lick her ass

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I was kind of excited for it until I saw that it got a PG rating...

-_-;;

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Because liberals are too damn ignorant to be able to actually do anything with science.

I...does...eugh...wat?

My head asplode.

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COME ON GUYS! Columbus day is awesome. What other day is better for marching into someone's house and telling them you live there now? It's time to move!

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^5 ertyu

Quality topic here.

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Kirby Driver Reborn posted...
I'll be getting it soon-ish.

PSN: Rattlehead81 (currently playing demons souls while I try to scrounge up the money for Dark Souls)

This, entirely. Working my way through DS for the first time.

PSN - AceAlli

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NioraptH posted...
Harvest Moon

Best example.

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What? Apple undercutting the expectations and the press/people still eating it up? No way! This has never happened before!

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Watch the review and you might agree that it's no dungeon crawler. <_<

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See also: Rubbing Alcohol.

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The last time this topic was made, most people agreed that pineapple on pizza was a no-no. I recall someone saying it's like putting onions in your cereal. Why do it? I don't want my pizza deliciousness being tainted with the sweetness of pineapple. No. Thanks. Pineapple is fine, but NOT on the pie.

Not as bad as olives, but certainly makes me wonder why someone would add it to their delicious pizza.

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Have you tried Link's Awakening? It's my favorite. <.<

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Sorry to hear the news, PUN. Thoughts go out to you and yours in this tough time. -_-

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Fun fact: one of the guys that started miserableretailslave.com is one of my closest friends. I didn't know the site was at all popular outside his clique of friends/co-workers. You just blew my mind by referencing it. o.0

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...Go Lions.

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I think this is the first time I've entered a topic with a long list of b8ers names and found mine to be on it. Holy ****, after 8 years...

BTW, I skipped the bulk of the topic, so idk what the list is for, but I'm stunned just the same.

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