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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Human Snorenado on October 07, 2010, 12:10:31 PM

Title: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 07, 2010, 12:10:31 PM
I can spend about $500ish.  Laptop, desktop, whatever.  It doesn't need to play games so much as it needs to not die in a year.  I would prefer not putting it together myself because I am fuck lazy and have never attempted that.  Yes, I realize I could look at other threads but shit gets outdated so fast and blah blah blah etc.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Mupepe on October 07, 2010, 12:13:34 PM
come to Houston, stay the night at my place and we'll figure this out brochacho. 
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Tieno on October 07, 2010, 01:19:52 PM
ipad
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 07, 2010, 01:29:55 PM
Quote from: Tieno on October 07, 2010, 01:19:52 PM
ipad
shut up donnie

real talk only. apple shit not allowed
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on October 07, 2010, 01:39:01 PM
Quote from: Tieno on October 07, 2010, 01:19:52 PM
ipad

he said "computer"
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Brehvolution on October 07, 2010, 01:40:00 PM
Start here:
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=fddobw1&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&model_id=inspiron-570
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: demi on October 07, 2010, 02:13:37 PM
$500? Go buy one from goodwill
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Tieno on October 07, 2010, 02:14:54 PM
Quote from: Howard Alan Treesong on October 07, 2010, 01:39:01 PM
Quote from: Tieno on October 07, 2010, 01:19:52 PM
ipad

he said "computer"
it computes like no other
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 07, 2010, 06:03:33 PM
Ok, after looking at my finances again I can possibly spend $650-700.  I understand that could potentially purchase a lower end gaming rig if I put it together myself... like I said I don't want to do that but I *DO* want to play Diablo 3.  So hit me up with links, dawgs.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: TripleA on October 07, 2010, 06:28:57 PM
Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 07, 2010, 06:03:33 PM
Ok, after looking at my finances again I can possibly spend $650-700.  I understand that could potentially purchase a lower end gaming rig if I put it together myself... like I said I don't want to do that but I *DO* want to play Diablo 3.  So hit me up with links, dawgs.

Look into this machine: http://www.frys.com/product/6138899?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG (http://www.frys.com/product/6138899?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG)

And this card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873)

Assuming Diablo III is out within the next 12 months, the above should run it without breaking a sweat.

Also (just to let you know) building a computer is ridiculously easy nowadays. You can literally put all the parts together and have Windows installing in less than 2 hours.


Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Powerslave on October 07, 2010, 06:33:19 PM
Thread would have been way funnier if you spelled it 'computar'.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 07, 2010, 06:40:52 PM
the actual putting together of the hardware should be pretty easy (it was for me, and i am a general dumbass when it comes to electronics) - most everything is labeled nowadays, and every component comes with a fairly easy to understand installation manual

i dropped the ball on installing windows, but that was my own fault

give me a sort of overview of what you're looking for, i'll put together a couple of different builds for you tomorrow and post them here (after doing it for a solid week before i ordered my stuff i, uh, actually enjoy it now)
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 07, 2010, 06:55:38 PM
I always thought Drinky was one of the most knowlageble people about hardware here.  I am disapointed.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Bloodwake on October 07, 2010, 06:57:05 PM
Quote from: Father_Mike on October 07, 2010, 06:55:38 PM
I always thought Drinky was one of the most knowlageble people about hardware here.  I am disapointed.

He hasn't posted yet.... ?

Drinky - Van Cruncheon
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 07, 2010, 07:03:23 PM
I just realized that I was thinking that both Van and Creepy where drinky, without thinking that two people were drinky.  Stupid icon name changes.  :(  Who is creppy then?
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Fresh Prince on October 07, 2010, 07:05:08 PM
Triumph
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 07, 2010, 07:05:34 PM
answer these questions to give me an idea of what to look for, please:

1.  what will you primarily be using this pc for?
2.  approximately how much gaming (percentage-wise) do you think you'll be doing?
3.  what is/will be the resolution of your monitor?
4.  what components do you already own? (monitor/kb&m/hdd/etc)?
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: naff on October 07, 2010, 07:06:57 PM
Biff Kommieslayer?

(http://i.dell.com/das/xa.ashx/global-site-design%20WEB/9e5ebf1c-6888-b80c-6c7d-504bc55d53d4/1/OriginalPng?id=Dell/Product_Images/Dell_Client_Products/Desktops/Studio_Desktops/Studio_XPS_7100/hero/desktop-studio-xps-7100-hero-504x350.psd)
$750

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Processor
AMD Phenom™ II X6 1045T (2.7GHz/9MB cache)
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Monitor
No Monitor
Memory
Up to 6GB3 Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333Mhz - 4 DIMMS
Hard Drive
1000GB4 SATA hard drive (7200RPM)
Optical Drive
16X DVD+/-RW Drive
Security Software
McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months
Warranty
2 Year Basic Service Plan
[close]
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 07, 2010, 10:39:17 PM
Quote from: Dr. Feelbad on October 07, 2010, 07:05:34 PM
answer these questions to give me an idea of what to look for, please:

1.  what will you primarily be using this pc for?
2.  approximately how much gaming (percentage-wise) do you think you'll be doing?
3.  what is/will be the resolution of your monitor?
4.  what components do you already own? (monitor/kb&m/hdd/etc)?

1. Surfing the intertubes.  Stealing various forms of media (at least I'm honest about it).  Occasionally gaming.  Possibly homework.
2. It depends, really.  I haven't owned a pc capable of playing recent games in forever.  I would estimate anywhere from 25-50%, but probably closer to 25%.  A lot of the "gaming" would probably be playing Magic Online, which doesn't really push hardware very hard.
3. No clue, I'll check when I get home.  It's and older (and heavier) than dirt NEC.  edit: apparently the resolution is 1280 x 1074
4. I own the aforementioned crappy monitor, a keyboard and a pretty decent mouse.  Nothing else.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: bork on October 07, 2010, 11:25:11 PM
What about a netbook?
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 07, 2010, 11:28:24 PM
Quote from: Good Day Sir on October 07, 2010, 11:25:11 PM
What about a netbook?

I could totally afford a netbook, but don't really need one.  Really, I don't even need a laptop to be honest, unless I go back to school in which case I would just buy a shitty cheap netbook to take notes in class with, and I would cross that relatively inexpensive bridge when I came to it.  I'm more looking for a good desktop that will last me for a couple of years and play Diablo 3 reasonably well.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on October 08, 2010, 12:08:16 AM
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0339400

    *  AMD® Phenom™ II X6 1035T Processor
    * 8GB DDR3-1333 RAM
    * 1.5TB Hard Drive
    * 16x DVD±RW SuperMulti Drive
    * Multi-in-One Digital Media Card Reader
    * ATI Radeon™ HD 5750
    * 10/100/1000 Network
    * 802.11b/g/n Wireless
    * Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
    * Display Not Included
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Van Cruncheon on October 08, 2010, 12:22:24 AM
Quote from: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on October 08, 2010, 12:08:16 AM
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0339400

    *  AMD® Phenom™ II X6 1035T Processor
    * 8GB DDR3-1333 RAM
    * 1.5TB Hard Drive
    * 16x DVD±RW SuperMulti Drive
    * Multi-in-One Digital Media Card Reader
    * ATI Radeon™ HD 5750
    * 10/100/1000 Network
    * 802.11b/g/n Wireless
    * Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
    * Display Not Included


fucking a, that is a killer deal. phenom x6  and a 5750 for $680? that'll play yer diablo 3 no prob.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 08, 2010, 12:28:25 AM
Quote from: Van Cruncheon on October 08, 2010, 12:22:24 AM
Quote from: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on October 08, 2010, 12:08:16 AM
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0339400

    *  AMD® Phenom™ II X6 1035T Processor
    * 8GB DDR3-1333 RAM
    * 1.5TB Hard Drive
    * 16x DVD±RW SuperMulti Drive
    * Multi-in-One Digital Media Card Reader
    * ATI Radeon™ HD 5750
    * 10/100/1000 Network
    * 802.11b/g/n Wireless
    * Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
    * Display Not Included


fucking a, that is a killer deal. phenom x6  and a 5750 for $680? that'll play yer diablo 3 no prob.

It does kind of look like a winner, but it kind of stretches my budget with shipping and taxes and shit.  But if I got that pc I'd be happy with it for years to come you think?  I do kind of want to see what Eel throws together, and my boss mentioned wanting to help me out tonight as well.  He even volunteered to put anything I bought together- he's weird that way.

edit: also, is a 300w power supply seriously enough to run that sucker?
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Van Cruncheon on October 08, 2010, 12:34:43 AM
yeah, barely. the 5750 has less draw than some mobile chipsets, and the phenom's no power hog.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 08, 2010, 09:58:21 AM
honestly, i can't beat or match that microcenter pc arby's posted for specs/price (it's a great deal), but i'll come up with a couple of alternative builds which will be lesser-specs but have room to expand in the future
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on October 08, 2010, 12:01:17 PM
Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 08, 2010, 12:28:25 AM
It does kind of look like a winner, but it kind of stretches my budget with shipping and taxes and shit.  But if I got that pc I'd be happy with it for years to come you think?  I do kind of want to see what Eel throws together, and my boss mentioned wanting to help me out tonight as well.  He even volunteered to put anything I bought together- he's weird that way.

edit: also, is a 300w power supply seriously enough to run that sucker?

I meant to post some more stuff about it but my fucking phone deleted the stuff I wrote below that apparently. :lol

Anyway, my boss bought this thing for one of our graphics guys and it's a damn beast. Runs really quiet too and is surprisingly tiny for the amount of awesome shit that's inside. You'll be happy with this thing for years and years I'm sure.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Brehvolution on October 08, 2010, 01:23:21 PM
Wow, that is a great deal.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 08, 2010, 06:06:17 PM
Seriously considering the rig Arbys posted, especially since Van Cruncheon's company wants so much for a fucking copy of Windows 7.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 08, 2010, 06:09:05 PM
yeah, that's $100 out of your budget right there, and you need that $100 to go towards hardware to get something decent for $600 total
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Dickie Dee on October 09, 2010, 08:40:39 AM
How are those AMD chips? I used to be an 'AMD guy' I guess back when I cared about those things but haven't paid attention for years now.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 09, 2010, 10:58:00 AM
i got nothing, go with the microcenter rig, you'll be more than happy with it

amd chips are fine, i almost went with a phenom black instead of the i5 i ended up buying

supposedly the 6-cores are awesome at everything but gaming (where they are completely unnecessary)
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 09, 2010, 11:43:41 PM
Eh, I think I'm gonna try and put something together.  Honestly, that microcenter rig is more than I need.  I know that's distinguished mentally-challenged, but that's me for you.
Title: Check out this AMD Build
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 10, 2010, 12:34:16 AM
$63 savings with combo, $15 MiR:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.519245

this video card, $20 MiR:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127521

add a DVD burner:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

add win7 for system builders:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

total: $669, $634 AR

that's a much lesser spec'd system for only a $45 savings

that's sort of what you're up against vs that microcenter deal, anything you put together that'll be worth a damn is only going to be $50-75 cheaper, and the lower you go the sooner you'll have to upgrade again

i'll try and see if i can get build together for less

if you can get hold of a copy of win7 somewhere that frees up $100 to put towards better components
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 10, 2010, 01:06:35 AM
here's one more:

case + psu + win7 combo, $10 savings:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.437504.11-147-082

triple-core amd cpu + mobo combo, $17 savings:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.526608

MSI Cyclone GTS 450 OC + 4GB RAM, $20 savings, $30 MiR:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.530538

500GB Barracuda HDD:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

DVD burner:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

total:  $547, $517 AR
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 10, 2010, 10:58:28 PM
Looks like I'm getting a copy of Windows 7.  I probably don't want to spend more than $600 if I can help it.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 10, 2010, 11:10:33 PM
go with the first build i put up, then, it'll be $534 after rebates and it'll last you longer than the second

with an am3 motherboard you can upgrade to a 6-core amd cpu later on if you want
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Great Rumbler on October 10, 2010, 11:40:51 PM
This thread is probably the best place to ask:

I'm thinking of doing a minor upgrade on my computer [somewhere around $200], what's the best graphics card and LGA 775 socket Intel processor I can get for that much money?

Right now I have a GeForce 8800 GT and a Intel Core 2 Duo E6750.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 10, 2010, 11:52:32 PM
you'd have to spend more than $200

you can jump up to a core 2 quad q8300 for $150

for a gpu you could go with a gtx 460 for $170
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Raban on October 10, 2010, 11:53:41 PM
Increase your budget to AT LEAST $250 and that upgrade can be wonderful.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 11, 2010, 12:04:41 AM
gts 450 - $130

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127527&cm_re=gts_450-_-14-127-527-_-Product

this one is $110 AR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134119&cm_re=gts_450-_-14-134-119-_-Product

Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 11, 2010, 12:09:58 AM
So the cyclone is a decent card?
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 11, 2010, 12:15:32 AM
yessir, i love my cyclone gtx 460 (same design)

that giant fan is quiet and moves air like you wouldn't believe (idles as low as 28 degrees in my case), and it comes factory overclocked so you don't have to fuck with it

check out some reviews
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 11, 2010, 12:17:53 AM
alright, after just glancing at a couple of reviews i can tell it's good.  like that it's quiet too.  i'm going ahead and ordering this crap now, thanks dood.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 11, 2010, 12:20:12 AM
hold the phone, at that price point you can get this 5770

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150462&cm_re=5770-_-14-150-462-_-Product

for $125 after rebate

better card

Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 11, 2010, 12:23:28 AM
never mind, looked a bit deeper, go with the cyclone gts 450, 5770 only beats it in a couple of games and only by < 5 fps

didn't mean to panic or cause confusion
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 11, 2010, 12:23:30 AM
Whew, glad I had to let my stupid dog out or I would have ordered the other one.  Alright, about to hit submit.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 11, 2010, 12:26:09 AM
plus you get physX with Nvidia cards, for whatever that's worth (not much right now, although batman's cape looks pretty cool in Arkham Asylum)
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 11, 2010, 12:28:08 AM
you'd be happy either way, really, they're kind of a wash against each other according to what i've read, 5770 is just a bit older
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 11, 2010, 12:34:30 AM
understand that i am the guy who fucked up installing win7 twice on my build, so i'm not an expert by any means

i am just going by the two weeks' worth of research i did before ordering my stuff (and i worked that shit like i was cramming for a final), so i've retained a lot of what i've read

there are others here far more experienced than i who can help you with installation and teach you how to tweak it out once you get everything in
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Raban on October 11, 2010, 12:39:05 AM
No Eel, you're on the money. The cards are more or less the exact same. I have an Nvidia bias so I'd roll with that one, but really, they're the same.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Great Rumbler on October 11, 2010, 12:42:26 AM
It'll probably be a few months, maybe even as far as ahead as next summer before I really start seriously thinking about upgrading, but a GTS 450 would be a really nice step up and will probably be even cheaper if I wait a while longer.

I'd like to get a Core 2 Duo Quad Core for my new processor [as that's likely the best I can get onto my motherboard], but at $150 for the cheapest that's a bit more than I'd really like to pay. Still, it'd probably be worth throwing in a little extra for one of those.

Well, I won't worry too much about it right now, I'll probably check again around the end of the this year or the beginning of next and see what prices are like then.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Van Cruncheon on October 11, 2010, 12:44:07 AM
if yer lga775, i'd save up for a full-on upgrade. there's very little that any processor for that bus is gonna net you over an e6750/6850, both of which are faster than the q6600. spend yer money on a better gpu, like a gtx460 or a radeon 5770.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Great Rumbler on October 11, 2010, 12:49:43 AM
That's kind of what I was afraid of.  :-\

If I just kept the processor as is and used that extra money to get a better graphics card, would I need to worry about a bottleneck there? Because it seems like Core 2 Duo's are quickly becoming the basement requirement for games these days and I'd really hate to put down a few hundred on a shiny new graphics card just to find out that my processor is pulling the whole thing down.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 11, 2010, 12:54:53 AM
I'm just stoked that I can finally get out of the gaming ghetto and upgrade to the PC Master Race.  :tophat

I anticipate lots of steam purchases once I get this sucker up and running.  My boss is probably gonna help me put it together, either him or another guy at work as they both were/are cs majors and have put together numerous computers and I am a fucking newb.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 11, 2010, 01:06:08 AM
Quote from: Great Rumbler on October 11, 2010, 12:49:43 AM
That's kind of what I was afraid of.  :-\

If I just kept the processor as is and used that extra money to get a better graphics card, would I need to worry about a bottleneck there? Because it seems like Core 2 Duo's are quickly becoming the basement requirement for games these days and I'd really hate to put down a few hundred on a shiny new graphics card just to find out that my processor is pulling the whole thing down.

go with that 450 for 110 after rebate, you'll get a nice little boost in graphics to tide you over if you're waiting the 8 months until next summer to upgrade

by the time you upgrade they might drop in price sans-rebate to around the 80-90 mark, then you can sli another one in there (the cards use one 6-pin power cable and the draw tops out at 106W) for almost double the performance at very little expense

http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gts-450-sli-review/1
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 11, 2010, 12:59:45 PM
OMG COMPUTER AM SHIPPING

Which is cool, because apparently Newegg accepted my order to ship it to work instead of home.  What's kind of a bummer is that the case is shipping from California and everything else is coming from NJ so that kind of sucks but whatever.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Mupepe on October 11, 2010, 01:26:03 PM
Since you'll get the NJ stuff sooner, just put it together in a cardboard box for now!  So you can enjoy before your case gets there!!!

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Don't actually do this.  Please.  Although I've done it
[close]
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Raban on October 11, 2010, 01:26:45 PM
Quote from: Mupepe on October 11, 2010, 01:26:03 PM
Since you'll get the NJ stuff sooner, just put it together in a cardboard box for now!  So you can enjoy before your case gets there!!!

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Don't actually do this.  Please.  Although I've done it
[close]

You fool!
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Mupepe on October 11, 2010, 01:27:54 PM
I did it with a really old computer I put together as a project when my job was throwing out all sorts of equipment.  I took some stuff home and built one for shits and giggles (ended up giving it to a friend). 
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Raban on October 11, 2010, 01:33:20 PM
I bet it wasn't as cool as this:
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/recompute-01-top.jpg)
Recompute's cardboard computer. (http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/recompute-cardboard-pc-in-the-flesh-its-real-it-boots-its-m/)
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Mupepe on October 11, 2010, 01:33:50 PM
Definitely not :(

Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 14, 2010, 06:29:05 PM
OMG COMPUTAR AM HERE IS IS SO EXCITED

Everything else (case, win7) showed up today, so I'm gonna put it together later tonight or maybe even tomorrow.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Purple Filth on October 14, 2010, 06:44:36 PM
Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 14, 2010, 06:29:05 PM
OMG COMPUTAR AM HERE IS IS SO EXCITED

Everything else (case, win7) showed up today, so I'm gonna put it together later tonight or maybe even tomorrow.

good luck
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 14, 2010, 06:50:36 PM
have fun!
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 15, 2010, 01:03:14 AM
Everything seems to be working just fine.  Waiting for the drivers and shit for the video card to finish downloading presently, but everything seems fuck awesome.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 15, 2010, 01:06:21 AM
:rock
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Raban on October 15, 2010, 01:15:02 AM
Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 15, 2010, 01:03:14 AM
Everything seems to be working just fine.  Waiting for the drivers and shit for the video card to finish downloading presently, but everything seems fuck awesome.

If I was there I'd kiss you. Congratulations on your first custom computer :D
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Purple Filth on October 15, 2010, 11:28:41 AM
Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 15, 2010, 01:03:14 AM
Everything seems to be working just fine.  Waiting for the drivers and shit for the video card to finish downloading presently, but everything seems fuck awesome.

and yet you were complaining in the beginning  :P

congrats
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Brehvolution on October 15, 2010, 11:36:36 AM
Welcome to the machine. :rock
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 15, 2010, 11:09:32 PM
I'm sure everything is fine and this is more a byproduct of me being as techno savvy as your average actual luddite, but I'm having issues getting the thing to recognize the video card.  I'm pretty sure I've downloaded the appropriate driver, but I'm not sure what the deal is.  Another problem is that I constructed this thing at work last night with a friend's help and didn't get done until like midnight, then immediately had to turn around and work in the morning so I've actually spent like zero f'n time with it, which is kind of frustrating.  It's sitting in the back room at work right now because, you guessed it, gotta work tomorrow morning.  Tomorrow night I should have more time to figure out what the deal is.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 15, 2010, 11:20:36 PM
i think that motherboard has integrated graphics, try disabling it
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Raban on October 15, 2010, 11:31:45 PM
Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 15, 2010, 11:09:32 PM
I'm sure everything is fine and this is more a byproduct of me being as techno savvy as your average actual luddite, but I'm having issues getting the thing to recognize the video card.  I'm pretty sure I've downloaded the appropriate driver, but I'm not sure what the deal is.  Another problem is that I constructed this thing at work last night with a friend's help and didn't get done until like midnight, then immediately had to turn around and work in the morning so I've actually spent like zero f'n time with it, which is kind of frustrating.  It's sitting in the back room at work right now because, you guessed it, gotta work tomorrow morning.  Tomorrow night I should have more time to figure out what the deal is.

I know this might sound like an insulting question, but are you sure your display is plugged into your video card and not the motherboard? Also Eel's comment is also valid, sometimes onboard graphics tend to fuck with dedicated GPUs, so see if there's an option to disable it in the BIOS or some such.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 15, 2010, 11:32:14 PM
Yeah, like I said I haven't fucked around with it like at all mainly because I've been working.  I was kind of like a kid at crimmus with the thing last night and was all LET'S BUILD THIS FUCKER YAY! even though I had to work so damn much.

startselect- don't worry, i'm not easily insulted especially when it comes to this shit which i know so little about.  yes, it's plugged into the video card.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Raban on October 15, 2010, 11:36:02 PM
Alright, just making sure. Sometimes it pays to ask the obvious questions.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: huckleberry on October 15, 2010, 11:52:13 PM
I had to troubleshoot a build a couple of years ago for hours only to realize that I had only plugged in one power connector to the video card, instead of the 2 that were required.   :-\
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Raban on October 16, 2010, 03:37:17 AM
It's okay, we all make mistakes ;)
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 16, 2010, 09:45:16 AM
you also might need to update your motherboard's bios, check the manufacturer's website for the latest

should be easy, updating mine was as simple as clicking a .bat and then rebooting
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Van Cruncheon on October 16, 2010, 11:32:43 AM
aaaaand the last issue might be that the power supply lacks the wattage to support the card, although that seems unlikely
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 16, 2010, 05:56:44 PM
Quote from: Van Cruncheon on October 16, 2010, 11:32:43 AM
aaaaand the last issue might be that the power supply lacks the wattage to support the card, although that seems unlikely

600w, so i hope not
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 16, 2010, 06:06:44 PM
exactly what kinds of errors are you getting?
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 16, 2010, 06:24:51 PM
your power supply is fine, btw, unless it is busted (which i do not think is the case)

on 600w you could run 2 gts 450s
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 17, 2010, 03:40:16 PM
Everything is running just fine- just had to go into bios and jigger with a few things. 

AND OH SWEET JEBUS DOES THIS THING LOOK SWEET, been playing ME2 for a couple hours now and it's the witches tits and all that shit.  Can't wait to play some New Vegas on Tuesday.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: huckleberry on October 17, 2010, 07:39:18 PM
Can you tell me what your Windows Experience Score is?  I am thinking about going to micro center to snag one of these for my kids to share so they will stay away from my computer.
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 17, 2010, 07:47:36 PM
WEI doesn't matter much, it goes with whatever it determines is the lowest scoring component and makes that your overall score

for instance, mine only tops out at 5.9 because that's what it rated my HDD at, when everything else is in the mid-7's
Title: Re: HALP ME BUY COMPUTER
Post by: huckleberry on October 17, 2010, 08:04:12 PM
I meant the sub scores as well....my hard drive drags down the overall score on mine as well. I just don't have any other reference for AMD processors.