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

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So I spent from 3pm to 12am today building two computers, and the furthest I got on both of them was installing Windows. Everything booted on the first try too :) I didn't so any serious cable management with zip ties, although I did use some twist ties. I'll finish them next weekend. We got a bit side tracked, went out for Indian food, and I let both of the girls play Saints Row 3. They spent like half the time just customizing their character >.< For now, I'll upload all of the pictures to Imgur.

Here you go. I uploaded them directly from my camera without deleting any. Lynsey really liked my camera, so there are some junk photos. She was also too busy playing Saints Row 3 with Nicole to take pictures of us building the second computer, although I reminded her after we finished.

[Edited on 11.30.2012 11:39 PM PST]

  • 11.30.2012 11:37 PM PDT
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Looks fun! Enjoyed the pics.

<3 Carbide 400R. No graphics cards on either builds?

[Edited on 12.01.2012 1:09 AM PST]

  • 12.01.2012 1:07 AM PDT
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I like Cheese


Posted by: ThirstyAvenge
Looks fun! Enjoyed the pics.

<3 Carbide 400R. No graphics cards on either builds?
Yeah, that what i wondering too, what GPU did you use?
If you don't, how does Intel "HD" graphics handle Saint Row 3?

  • 12.01.2012 1:18 AM PDT

FLOOD QUOTES!
Posted by: G3N3RAL R3VAN
The Flood....... if it doesn't go anywhere else, stick it her pooper
Posted by: xflox231
Idiots. I'm surrounded by idiots
Posted by: ferrrari
the flood, there a bunch of jerks, but there my jerks.

Nice man! Can't wait to put my computer together!

  • 12.01.2012 5:06 AM PDT

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Very cool pics! Can't wait to put my desktop together!

  • 12.01.2012 9:45 AM PDT

FLOOD QUOTES!
Posted by: G3N3RAL R3VAN
The Flood....... if it doesn't go anywhere else, stick it her pooper
Posted by: xflox231
Idiots. I'm surrounded by idiots
Posted by: ferrrari
the flood, there a bunch of jerks, but there my jerks.

Do you guys do an external boot first when putting a computer together? Do you highly recommend it?

  • 12.01.2012 9:50 AM PDT

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It's best to do an external boot first in case something goes wrong. That way you won't have to take everything out of the case.

  • 12.01.2012 9:53 AM PDT

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  • 12.01.2012 9:56 AM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: PMC Fluffy
So I spent from 3pm to 12am today building two computers, and the furthest I got on both of them was installing Windows. Everything booted on the first try too :) I didn't so any serious cable management with zip ties, although I did use some twist ties. I'll finish them next weekend. We got a bit side tracked, went out for Indian food, and I let both of the girls play Saints Row 3. They spent like half the time just customizing their character >.< For now, I'll upload all of the pictures to Imgur.

Here you go. I uploaded them directly from my camera without deleting any. Lynsey really liked my camera, so there are some junk photos. She was also too busy playing Saints Row 3 with Nicole to take pictures of us building the second computer, although I reminded her after we finished.
You're the one in the green, correct?

  • 12.01.2012 10:01 AM PDT

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Posted by: ThirstyAvenge
Looks fun! Enjoyed the pics.

<3 Carbide 400R. No graphics cards on either builds?
The 400R build was supposed to have a 7850, but it hadn't arrived yet. My grandpa doesn't need one, but when I upgrade my GPU, he'll get my card.

Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
You're the one in the green, correct?
Yup.

Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856
Do you guys do an external boot first when putting a computer together? Do you highly recommend it?
I've never done it, but then again, I've never had faulty parts.

  • 12.01.2012 10:43 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: TopWargamerFabled Legendary Member.


I've been on this site since 08 and I get nothin. Of course this is my second account but still D:

Anyway I thought that I'd share this game with those of you who haven't heard of it before. It's only in alpha.
Overgrowth

Now about my build, do you think that a 7870 would be pushing it for 720p gaming? I don't want a new monitor, I'm fine with my TV :D

[Edited on 12.01.2012 10:54 AM PST]

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They don't think it be like it is...


But it do.

Oh I guess I did get a member status change on my first account o.O

  • 12.01.2012 10:57 AM PDT

FLOOD QUOTES!
Posted by: G3N3RAL R3VAN
The Flood....... if it doesn't go anywhere else, stick it her pooper
Posted by: xflox231
Idiots. I'm surrounded by idiots
Posted by: ferrrari
the flood, there a bunch of jerks, but there my jerks.

lol

  • 12.01.2012 11:09 AM PDT
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They don't think it be like it is...


But it do.


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Posted by: TopWargamerFabled Legendary Member.


I've been on this site since 08 and I get nothin. Of course this is my second account but still D:

Anyway I thought that I'd share this game with those of you who haven't heard of it before. It's only in alpha.
Overgrowth

Now about my build, do you think that a 7870 would be pushing it for 720p gaming? I don't want a new monitor, I'm fine with my TV :D
I guess I meant "overkill" rather than pushing it.

  • 12.01.2012 11:12 AM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....

Why just 720p? You could probably do some high-ish 1080p settings with the 7870.

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Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
Why just 720p? You could probably do some high-ish 1080p settings with the 7870.
I'm fine with my TV as a monitor. I don't see a need to go up to 1080p for another $200.

  • 12.01.2012 12:00 PM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
Why just 720p? You could probably do some high-ish 1080p settings with the 7870.
You could, but I'm guessing he already has a 720p monitor and doesn't want to buy another one. But a 7870 could handle 1080p pretty well if he ever wanted to upgrade the monitor.

  • 12.01.2012 12:05 PM PDT

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Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
Why just 720p? You could probably do some high-ish 1080p settings with the 7870.
I'm fine with my TV as a monitor. I don't see a need to go up to 1080p for another $200.

Not even $200.

  • 12.01.2012 12:17 PM PDT
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Posted by: superbunnie

Posted by: SuicidalSplatter
Why just 720p? You could probably do some high-ish 1080p settings with the 7870.
I'm fine with my TV as a monitor. I don't see a need to go up to 1080p for another $200.

Not even $200.
But still. Thats $130 on something I don't want or need.

  • 12.01.2012 12:18 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....

Well, whatever, suit yourself.

  • 12.01.2012 12:28 PM PDT

FLOOD QUOTES!
Posted by: G3N3RAL R3VAN
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.

To answer your question, the 7870 will demolish 720p I'm sure.

  • 12.01.2012 1:27 PM PDT

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Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856
To answer your question, the 7870 will demolish 720p I'm sure.

The 7870, and the 7850, can play Battlefield 3 on MAX settings at 1080p at above 30 fps.

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  • 12.01.2012 2:01 PM PDT

Hurr

My TV supports 1920x1080 but suffers from overscan so i have it on 1862x1068 or something like that.

  • 12.01.2012 2:10 PM PDT


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Posted by: Ferrari DuDe856
To answer your question, the 7870 will demolish 720p I'm sure.

The 7870, and the 7850, can play Battlefield 3 on MAX settings at 1080p at above 30 fps.
The 6850 can max Battlefield 3 and stay above 30fps aswell.

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I thought 60fps was the ideal in PC gaming, not 30fps.

Or does it not matter?

  • 12.01.2012 8:40 PM PDT