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It's a'me, Sesto

okay, i won't get the SSD thing I guess.

i still think im going to get i7. it might be overkill, but w/e. and so i should get this instead of the other graphics card?

  • 11.23.2012 9:26 PM PDT
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You don't have to worry about SSD performance deterioration as Windows 7, by default, should have TRIM enabled.

  • 11.23.2012 9:28 PM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.

Posted by: Marvelous Bauble
Are there any necessary parts to a gaming computer that I need to get other than what is required to function? Like a fan controller?

  • 11.23.2012 9:34 PM PDT
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Posted by: Marvelous Bauble
Posted by: Marvelous Bauble
Are there any necessary parts to a gaming computer that I need to get other than what is required to function? Like a fan controller?
No. Why do you need a fan controller?

  • 11.23.2012 9:36 PM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.


Posted by: ThirstyAvenge
Posted by: Marvelous Bauble
Posted by: Marvelous Bauble
Are there any necessary parts to a gaming computer that I need to get other than what is required to function? Like a fan controller?
No. Why do you need a fan controller?
I was using it as an example.

  • 11.23.2012 9:36 PM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: Marvelous Bauble
Posted by: Marvelous Bauble
Are there any necessary parts to a gaming computer that I need to get other than what is required to function? Like a fan controller?
Fan controllers definitely aren't a necessity. Besides your core components, I'd say your keyboard and mouse.

  • 11.23.2012 9:37 PM PDT
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I like Cheese


Posted by: Loktar OGar
okay, i won't get the SSD thing I guess.

i still think im going to get i7. it might be overkill, but w/e. and so i should get this instead of the other graphics card?
Great GPU.
Get it! :)

  • 11.23.2012 10:16 PM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?

For anyone planning to build and spend about $300 on their graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=7Xf7HjYREeKMPv 6O_rB4og9Zc5_MSgI3_0_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267& ;nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na -_-na&Item=N82E16814202008

Comes with three free games two. Currently the best bang for buck you can possibly get for a graphics card.

  • 11.24.2012 8:11 AM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.


Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
For anyone planning to build and spend about $300 on their graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=7Xf7HjYREeKMPv 6O_rB4og9Zc5_MSgI3_0_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267& ;nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na -_-na&Item=N82E16814202008

Comes with three free games two. Currently the best bang for buck you can possibly get for a graphics card.
Gah. I won't have the money until around christmas D:

  • 11.24.2012 8:12 AM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
For anyone planning to build and spend about $300 on their graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=7Xf7HjYREeKMPv 6O_rB4og9Zc5_MSgI3_0_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267& ;nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na -_-na&Item=N82E16814202008

Comes with three free games two. Currently the best bang for buck you can possibly get for a graphics card.
How long is that sale good for?

[Edited on 11.24.2012 9:02 AM PST]

  • 11.24.2012 9:01 AM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: SuicidalSplatter

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
For anyone planning to build and spend about $300 on their graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=7Xf7HjYREeKMPv 6O_rB4og9Zc5_MSgI3_0_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267& ;nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na -_-na&Item=N82E16814202008

Comes with three free games two. Currently the best bang for buck you can possibly get for a graphics card.
How long is that sale good for?
Not sure, I don't think it says so. It might be a black friday sale so I don't know if it will last long.

Also, better phantom pics: http://imgur.com/a/9abXZ

  • 11.24.2012 9:49 AM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.

Do you guys think I need any more fans?

2x 80mm side fans
1x 120mm fan on front
1x 120mm fan on back near mobo and PCI slots
1x 120mm fan on top near vents

Front of case
Side of case (left)
Back of case

[Edited on 11.24.2012 9:57 AM PST]

  • 11.24.2012 9:55 AM PDT

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You're fine with the fans. Are you getting bad temps or something?

  • 11.24.2012 10:13 AM PDT


Posted by: Marvelous Bauble
Do you guys think I need any more fans?

2x 80mm side fans
1x 120mm fan on front
1x 120mm fan on back near mobo and PCI slots
1x 120mm fan on top near vents

Front of case


Side of case (left)
Back of case


You could've avoided all those fans and gone straight to liquid cooling.

got myself a corsair H100 and after aabout 5 hours of skyrim my core temp hovers around 30C

[Edited on 11.24.2012 10:19 AM PST]

  • 11.24.2012 10:14 AM PDT
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They don't think it be like it is...


But it do.


Posted by: PMC Fluffy
You're fine with the fans. Are you getting bad temps or something?
No. The thing isn't finished yet but I think it would be easier to install fans without having to avoid wires and such for the other components. The five fans are preinstalled.

Oh yeah and this is my alt. Forgot to switch back...

[Edited on 11.24.2012 10:16 AM PST]

  • 11.24.2012 10:16 AM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP

Posted by: SuicidalSplatter

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
For anyone planning to build and spend about $300 on their graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=7Xf7HjYREeKMPv 6O_rB4og9Zc5_MSgI3_0_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267& ;nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na -_-na&Item=N82E16814202008

Comes with three free games two. Currently the best bang for buck you can possibly get for a graphics card.
How long is that sale good for?
Not sure, I don't think it says so. It might be a black friday sale so I don't know if it will last long.

Also, better phantom pics: http://imgur.com/a/9abXZ
God that's so sexyyyyy. I can't wait to pick mine up this Sunday!


Also, just got a Galaxy S3. It's so sleek and sexy, and it's super smooth. If any of you ever get the chance to pick one up, get it.

[Edited on 11.24.2012 11:10 AM PST]

  • 11.24.2012 11:07 AM PDT

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ALL HAIL GABEN

I'm getting the HTC DNA next month.....soooo excited!

  • 11.24.2012 11:23 AM PDT

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I was thinking about getting an S3, but I'm going to wait for the S4. It won't be any huge upgrade, but it will be slightly better and I'm in no rush for a new phone.

  • 11.24.2012 11:23 AM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: TopWargamer
I'm getting the HTC DNA next month.....soooo excited!
DNA looks like a great phone. It's got one of the best screens, if not the best, on the market, it's got one of the best CPUs as well. HTC can just be an ass with updates, so I'd recommend rooting and flashing a custom ROM if those become available.
And the S4, if the rumors hold somewhat of truth, will be about equal to the DNA, if it really does have a 4.99 inch screen at 1080p with 440ppi. Hopefully Samsung doesn't ship it with it's Exynos processor line, as those have terrible dev support due to their close-sourced nature, but they're still one of the best processors out there.

[Edited on 11.24.2012 12:41 PM PST]

  • 11.24.2012 12:40 PM PDT

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I'm avoiding the DNA because it only has 16GB of memory and no SD card slot. I want to have my phone double as a music player, and I have well over 16B of songs that I listen to regularly. I wonder how the battery will hold up being a quad core at 1080.

  • 11.24.2012 12:56 PM PDT

Question. Is the cheapest version of the Alienware M14x able to run modern games perfectly, without lag? Dun care about things being on high settings, just care about being able to play the games themselves without lag.

And if not, can the basic M17x?

Juuuust curious.

  • 11.24.2012 12:59 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: PMC Fluffy
I'm avoiding the DNA because it only has 16GB of memory and no SD card slot. I want to have my phone double as a music player, and I have well over 16B of songs that I listen to regularly. I wonder how the battery will hold up being a quad core at 1080.
That's one reason I chose the GS3. It has a pretty good DAC, plus up to a 64GB SD card. Also, the headphones that Samsung bundled with the GS3 are surprisingly good. I like this as much as my Sony headphones that cost $50.

Burritosenior, why do you want an Alienware, especially a Alienware laptop?

[Edited on 11.24.2012 1:05 PM PST]

  • 11.24.2012 1:04 PM PDT

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Posted by: burritosenior
Question. Is the cheapest version of the Alienware M14x able to run modern games perfectly, without lag? Dun care about things being on high settings, just care about being able to play the games themselves without lag.

And if not, can the basic M17x?

Juuuust curious.

>Alienware
No...just no....don't buy an Alienware.

Get the Leneovo Y580...it's much better and has a better price per performance ratio.

I suggest getting the $800 one....but that only has 720p HD...whereas if you pay $100 more you get a nice 1080p screen and blu-ray.

[Edited on 11.24.2012 1:08 PM PST]

  • 11.24.2012 1:05 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: TopWargamer

Posted by: burritosenior
Question. Is the cheapest version of the Alienware M14x able to run modern games perfectly, without lag? Dun care about things being on high settings, just care about being able to play the games themselves without lag.

And if not, can the basic M17x?

Juuuust curious.

>Alienware
No...just no....don't buy an Alienware.

Get the Leneovo Y580...it's much better and has a better price per performance ratio.

I suggest getting the $800 one....but that only has 720p HD...whereas if you pay $100 more you get a nice 1080p screen and blu-ray.
How powerful is a 660m?

  • 11.24.2012 1:13 PM PDT


Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
Burritosenior, why do you want an Alienware, especially a Alienware laptop?
Well I heard it was a gaming focused brand, and the cheapest one was only $900.
Posted by: TopWargamer
>Alienware
No...just no....don't buy an Alienware.

Get the Leneovo Y580...it's much better and has a better price per performance ratio.

I suggest getting the $800 one....but that only has 720p HD...whereas if you pay $100 more you get a nice 1080p screen and blu-ray.
Does that one you linked have better... electric stuffs inside of it or something? Would THAT be able to run games like Skyrim or (I've no interest in it but apparently it's a benchmark game for if a laptop is quality based on my google searches) Crysis 2 without any problems?


Edit: Oh also. My current laptop is an integrated card one. So it can't play Amnesia. So that's why I don't want integrated graphics, because Amnesia doesn't let computers with integrated graphics play.
:(

[Edited on 11.24.2012 1:17 PM PST]

  • 11.24.2012 1:16 PM PDT