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Subject: Want to build a PC? PC Building Guide and FAQ of The Flood

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Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856
Im going to get the 3770K. And the Formula V is EATX so it has a bit more PCI slots, and makes full use of my HAF X case.
That's uh, a big mobo.

  • 11.10.2012 6:35 AM PDT

Ok I need help ASAP. I have a product key for a Windows 7 professional with SP1. I downloaded the ISO for WIndows 7 professional and am doing all the installs but it is telling me I have an invalid key. I know the key is valid and I know I typed it in correctly my question is do I need a iso that has the SP1 in the installation? Will that make a difference?

  • 11.10.2012 8:04 AM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856
Im going to get the 3770K. And the Formula V is EATX so it has a bit more PCI slots, and makes full use of my HAF X case.
Why a formula V? Are you running SLI or Crossfire?

  • 11.10.2012 8:56 AM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856
Im going to get the 3770K. And the Formula V is EATX so it has a bit more PCI slots, and makes full use of my HAF X case.
What CPU cooler are you getting? Because I hear Ivy Bridge's can get really hot up to a certain degree of overclocking.

  • 11.10.2012 11:25 AM PDT

FLOOD QUOTES!
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The Flood....... if it doesn't go anywhere else, stick it her pooper
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Idiots. I'm surrounded by idiots
Posted by: ferrrari
the flood, there a bunch of jerks, but there my jerks.

@Suicidal I will eventually get a H100 probably. The time I get it depends of my monetary flow lolol.

@Salty I might do SLi 670's. Never hurts to have extra space if you can afford it right?

[Edited on 11.10.2012 1:16 PM PST]

  • 11.10.2012 1:13 PM PDT

Hurr


Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856
@Suicidal I will eventually get a H100 probably. The time I get it depends of my monetary flow lolol.

@Salty I might do SLi 670's. Never hurts to have extra space if you can afford it right?
I'm sure an ATX mobo can house dual SLI. You might SLI them anyway, so I don't think you need an EATX.

And why would you need to SLI a 670? By the time you need a second one, a much more powerful card would be available for a similar price.

  • 11.10.2012 1:24 PM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856
@Suicidal I will eventually get a H100 probably. The time I get it depends of my monetary flow lolol.

@Salty I might do SLi 670's. Never hurts to have extra space if you can afford it right?
First of all, if you are SLIing you will want to be getting an x79 board with a socket 2011 CPU (good x79 boards are available for around $200 and the i7 3820 is less than the 3770k) since you will get 40 PCIe lanes as opposed to Z77's 16 lanes. Also, what will you be doing that needs two 670s? If you're planning on gaming across 3 monitors then it would probably be better to get an AMD card (7970) since they handle higher resolutions better than NVIDIA cards. But if you're just running a single 1080p monitor then you won't be getting any noticable performance increase by adding a second 670. If you are just running one 1080p monitor, then one 670 will be perfect.

  • 11.10.2012 1:38 PM PDT


Posted by: TopWargamer
Case....choose your color

You'll need to use a mini ITX board though....but all of those parts WILL fit in it.

Thanks!

  • 11.10.2012 5:57 PM PDT
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I bought GTA IV for PC on disc.

But my PC won't read the discs! What should I do?

It's a legit copy before you ask...

It's the GTA IV + EFLC pack, EFLC installed just fine. But not GTA IV. :(

[Edited on 11.11.2012 2:49 AM PST]

  • 11.11.2012 1:51 AM PDT

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That's pretty weird... is it possible that it's the disc itself?

  • 11.11.2012 3:21 AM PDT

FLOOD QUOTES!
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The Flood....... if it doesn't go anywhere else, stick it her pooper
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Idiots. I'm surrounded by idiots
Posted by: ferrrari
the flood, there a bunch of jerks, but there my jerks.

I said might do SLi, meaning probably not lol!I might buy an extra monitor or two, but those would not be used for gaming.

And I like the color scheme of the Formula V, the on board audio, the Wi Fi adapter it comes with, and other things. I've done my research lol.

And hey I originally wanted the P8Z77 WS!!! I'm going for a close to top notch Z77 build here.

[Edited on 11.11.2012 3:33 AM PST]

  • 11.11.2012 3:28 AM PDT
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I like Cheese

I need help with iTunes.
I want to set a custom icon with an .ico file, but whenever I set a new shortcut and set the new icon, but when i click the shortcut, it opens and the vanilla iTunes icon opens.
Waht do?
Nevermind, got it working.

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  • 11.11.2012 4:46 AM PDT
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Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856
I said might do SLi, meaning probably not lol!I might buy an extra monitor or two, but those would not be used for gaming.

And I like the color scheme of the Formula V, the on board audio, the Wi Fi adapter it comes with, and other things. I've done my research lol.

And hey I originally wanted the P8Z77 WS!!! I'm going for a close to top notch Z77 build here.
I have a P8Z77-V, it has a WiFi module built-in.

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Concerning GTA IV, I got it to install now.

[Edited on 11.11.2012 4:51 AM PST]

  • 11.11.2012 4:50 AM PDT
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Hey guys, check this out.

  • 11.11.2012 4:55 AM PDT
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Posted by: thebig100
Hey guys, check this out.
What game is in the left panel?

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Update about my GTA IV situation, the first GTA IV disc only works when it wants to. I have to repeatedly eject and re-insert the disc until the drive reads it.

  • 11.11.2012 9:01 AM PDT

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That's Farcry in the left panel....not sure which Farcry game though.

  • 11.11.2012 9:06 AM PDT
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Posted by: TopWargamer
That's Farcry in the left panel....not sure which Farcry game though.
It's the third one.
Well, it just shows how poorly optimized the game is, really.

  • 11.11.2012 9:38 AM PDT


Posted by: TopWargamer
Case....choose your color

You'll need to use a mini ITX board though....but all of those parts WILL fit in it.

Well, apparently I'm having a hard time finding a miniITX board with a AM3+ socket. Do they even exist?

[Edited on 11.11.2012 10:07 AM PST]

  • 11.11.2012 10:07 AM PDT

Derp

i want tp build one for about 800 dollars what cna i get for that? i can go up to 1000

  • 11.11.2012 10:08 AM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: magicmagininja
i want tp build one for about 800 dollars what cna i get for that? i can go up to 1000
Here.

[Edited on 11.11.2012 11:01 AM PST]

  • 11.11.2012 10:52 AM PDT
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Posted by: magicmagininja
i want tp build one for about 800 dollars what cna i get for that? i can go up to 1000
Quite a bit, actually.

Here's a setup to give you an idea.

There's quite a bit you can do with that budget, this build is by no means the best.

  • 11.11.2012 11:11 AM PDT

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Posted by: TopWargamer
Case....choose your color

You'll need to use a mini ITX board though....but all of those parts WILL fit in it.

Well, apparently I'm having a hard time finding a miniITX board with a AM3+ socket. Do they even exist?

I dunno...you may have to change your build around if you want to use the case I linked.

  • 11.11.2012 11:42 AM PDT


Posted by: TopWargamer
I dunno...you may have to change your build around if you want to use the case I linked.

Hmm, that would require most likely moving over to Intel. Thing is, the new AMD processors are such a good value :S

Well, the dimensions of my desk are 580mm(width) by 350mm(depth). I can place the PC on a 45 degree angle without making it look silly, but anymore would look incredibly bad. it can also protrude slightly as long as the "legs" are still on the table.

It's not much, as my room is narrow, and bigger tables start to dominate the space. What would be the smallest mATX you could suggest?

edit: Also, height makes absolutely no difference to me. In fact, a case that tries to move as much volume vertically as possible is most likely what would work.

edit 2: Now that I think of it, a case that is very wide would work as well. Depth is the only real problem.

[Edited on 11.11.2012 12:01 PM PST]

  • 11.11.2012 11:54 AM PDT

Here's a picture. The desk on the left, with the PC on it, is 580mm (width) by 350mm (depth). That's where I want to put it.

  • 11.11.2012 12:19 PM PDT

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Anyone know if this is a good mouse pad?
Are there even benefits in using a mouse pad with an optical or laser mouse?
Yes, you get huge tracking benefits. Also, get the 9HD if you have enough money.

  • 11.11.2012 1:46 PM PDT