Recent content by Ragnos

Overkill is an understatement! I originally started looking into the HX series and figured that I'd go with the 750 for whenever I add a few more components to my rig. At the time, after incorporating promo codes and rebates for both PSU's, the 850 was on sale for $10 more so I figured, "eh, why...

The computer is built so I'll follow up with a postpartum. I put a bit more research into the PSU after reading PP Mguire's comment. Corsair usually makes dependable power supplies with the CX600 being the exception. I decided to RMA it for a refund and spend the extra ~$50 on the HX850 also...

Thanks MikeTech and PP Mguire for going out of your way to answer my questions. You both helped me narrow down the parts that I needed to purchase my 2014 build. CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K - $299.99 MoBo: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer - $119.99 ($20 Rebate) Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance LP x 2 -...

Great, then hopefully come Cyber Monday a few more deals will pop up. If not, and if it's still in stock, I'll get the pair that you recommended. Thank you! As for the video card, I will definitely purchase a GeForce GTX 760. PP Mguire and MikeTech both recommended it and, after reading...

You did and I definitely agreeing with you. Thank you for the recommendation! I've browsed quite a bit while looking for memory. When I compare the G.SKILL F3-1600C9D-16GXM with the sticks that PP Mguire recommended I didn't see much of a difference in the specs. Actually, aside from latency...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I've browsed a few benchmark comparisons and I've chosen the Intel Core i7-4770K for the CPU. It performed very well for its price and since it's unlocked I plan on overclocking it down the road. I'm browsing motherboards based of the CPU and found that PP Mguire...

These builds will help me create better looking projects for my portfolio so thank you both for your recommendations! I'll spend the next few days pricing the parts to see if I can find a deal this Thanksgiving weekend. I'm sure I'll post back with questions. :)

Great, then I'll stick with four cores and four sticks of memory! Money saved!

The power supply that I'm using is the Corsair 620 (520w). Back when I was researching parts I heard that even though Corsair sells this part as 520 watts it can actually run around 700-800 perfectly fine. Something about needing to market at pre-set standard wattage. The case that I have now...

Excluding the optical and hard drives, I believe the only piece of technology that I can re-use will be my video card although I plan on purchasing a newer one. Motherboard – ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Processor – Intel Core 2 – 6600 @ 2.40GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.4GHz Memory – 4GB (2 Sticks) Video –...

Hello Tech Forums community! Technology has changed considerably since I last put together a computer and I need help building one for 2014. Goal - Purchase parts that will support the next few years' triple ‘A' titles as well as support my demands as a 3d artist. Budget - $1000 to $1200...

Thank you for your swift responses Trotter and PP Mguire. After doing a few searches I realize that whenever I buy a motherboard I may not be able to get the box/books/cables/etc. so I may as well get the MoBo that I have everything for already. I figured that the PSU mounted on the top or...

Hello everyone, I'm in need of the forums' assistance and expertise. I have an older computer that I want to get running again for the family. A few months ago I created a similar thread with the end goal of upgrading. This time, however, I want to replace or purchase similar parts so that we...

Thank you for the swift response d0ntcar3, I did not realize that now I'd have to upgrade the memory too. Ugh, well I suppose I'll have to start purchasing newer parts in the coming weeks. Alright, I'll have to start looking at the prices for an older motherboard online. Maybe they have one on...

Hello everyone, thanks for taking the time to read. My current motherboard (P5W DH DELUXE) is faulty and I would like to replace it. The new motherboard must be compatible with my processor (Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E6320) as well as my video card (EVGA GeForce GTS 450 FPB). In addition...