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Subject: PC Building Guide and FAQ of The Flood v2.0 [ Corsair 300R $50 ]


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Posted by: cheezytacos1
Would I be bottlenecking my system if I got a GTX 680 to go along with my AMD FX 4100 Quad Core @ 3.60 GhZ? I also have 8 GB RAM, and a GTX 560 TI GPU ATM. With a 850W PSU
The bulldozer CPUs don't perform well with games, but it still wouldn't be the worst. If you wanted to upgrade you would want a 8320 or 6300.

And don't get a 680, you would get a much better price:performance ratio out of a 7970 or a 670 FTW. But the 7970 outperforms even the 680 and it's $400.


Thanks. The 670 FTW does look good compared to the 680 and much better on the price. Now if I get the 8320 CPU would I be able to buy it and upgrade the CPU without upgrading anything else? (Other than my GPU of course) And I'm not planning to OC the CPU so the stock cooling would be ok with it?
You have an AM3+ board, right?


Yeah I do, but also I was thinking, for money wise ATM, I should probably get the GPU first before the CPU as an upgrade that'll at least push my FPS for the time being until I can afford the CPU, correct?

  • 01.05.2013 8:44 PM PDT


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Posted by: cheezytacos1
Would I be bottlenecking my system if I got a GTX 680 to go along with my AMD FX 4100 Quad Core @ 3.60 GhZ? I also have 8 GB RAM, and a GTX 560 TI GPU ATM. With a 850W PSU
The bulldozer CPUs don't perform well with games, but it still wouldn't be the worst. If you wanted to upgrade you would want a 8320 or 6300.

And don't get a 680, you would get a much better price:performance ratio out of a 7970 or a 670 FTW. But the 7970 outperforms even the 680 and it's $400.


Thanks. The 670 FTW does look good compared to the 680 and much better on the price. Now if I get the 8320 CPU would I be able to buy it and upgrade the CPU without upgrading anything else? (Other than my GPU of course) And I'm not planning to OC the CPU so the stock cooling would be ok with it?
You have an AM3+ board, right?


Sorry double post

[Edited on 01.05.2013 8:45 PM PST]

  • 01.05.2013 8:45 PM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?

You'd get a greater benefit now from a new GPU than a new processor.

  • 01.05.2013 8:47 PM PDT

Could you explain why the FX 4100 CPU is not that good for gaming? As far as I know its not a true quad core processor, but its dual core instead, with hyperthreading. And with my experiences I couldn't play Counterstrike GO because of my processor (at launch), and is the CPU that you recommended the best AMD cpu for gaming? Or what would be for an AM3+ board?

[Edited on 01.05.2013 8:56 PM PST]

  • 01.05.2013 8:55 PM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?

The 4100 is a bulldozer CPU, and bulldozers do not perform well not compared to newer AMD CPUs, and they didn't even perform relatively well at their release. For gaming the best you could get would be a 8320 and overclocking it or a 8350.

  • 01.05.2013 9:27 PM PDT

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Posted by: Ronaldinho 2010
Quick question, I have a beefy gaming rig but I'm wondering if I should get a gaming mouse. Do they actually improve performance, and like, is it worth it? If so, I'm thinking of getting the R.A.T 5 at bestbuy for 65$

I have also heard that gaming keyboards are for looks and comfort only.
Here are some mice that you can choose between:

Cooler Master Xornet
Cooler Master Storm Spawn
Logitech G400
Razer Deathadder

Those are all high-quality mice in terms of their sensors. You want to choose them based on your grip and if you need any extra buttons. If you have extra money, get a Logitech G9x or Steelseries Sensei.

And "gaming" keyboards are for looks only, but mechanical keyboards are for function.

  • 01.05.2013 9:48 PM PDT
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Well I have the parts all installed and everything wired up, however the thing refuses to turn on. I've checked over all the wiring ever everything appears to be going into place and I've made sure the power supply is on when I try to turn it on.

I'm honestly at a loss as to what to do. I think I'll take another crack at it before work tomorrow since all I'm feeling is frustration at the moment.

Any advice as to what's commonly messed up and the like would be appreciated.

  • 01.05.2013 10:22 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....

What beep code/error code are you getting? Also, check to make sure the RAM is seated correctly, the 24 pin is in all the way, and the CPU power cord is all the way in. And make sure your video card is correctly plugged in. That should be all you need to have a successful boot.

[Edited on 01.06.2013 12:45 AM PST]

  • 01.06.2013 12:44 AM PDT
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What beep code/error code are you getting? Also, check to make sure the RAM is seated correctly, the 24 pin is in all the way, and the CPU power cord is all the way in. And make sure your video card is correctly plugged in. That should be all you need to have a successful boot.

This and are the fans spinning or is it not turning on at all? When I built my very first computer, the fans started up but I didn't see the splash screen. Freaked me out but after a half hour I realized one of the pcie cables wasn't plugged in all the way for the GPU. It's usually really small things like that cause an issue.

  • 01.06.2013 1:28 AM PDT

When I upgrade my CPU, is it necessary to update my BIOS on my motherboard before or after the installation of the new CPU? Or do I even need to update it at all?

I have a gigabtye M68MT-S2 motherboard (NVIDIA GeForce 7025/nForce 630a chipset) and I looked up the BIOs and I believe there's 2 I can choose from, so if anyone can help me answer the questions above, and if I do can they direct me to which BIOS to use to update my MOBO

[Edited on 01.06.2013 1:40 AM PST]

  • 01.06.2013 1:35 AM PDT
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You should get the latest BIOS that you can get off Gigabyte's website.

Also, nForce chipset. NVIDIA quit the motherboard chipset business a while back. How old is your motherboard?

  • 01.06.2013 2:49 AM PDT
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Hey guys i have a question. Im going to build a pc and im checking out some parts and i wondered if anyone could tell me if thay are good for the price im paying. Or if i could get something better for the same amount.
Intel Core i5 3470 3,2GHz
Asus SABERTOOTH Z77

  • 01.06.2013 4:26 AM PDT
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Scrap the Sabertooth. Invest in a P8Z77-V Pro or the ASRock Z77 Extreme4.

  • 01.06.2013 4:51 AM PDT
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Posted by: ThirstyAvenge
Scrap the Sabertooth. Invest in a P8Z77-V Pro or the ASRock Z77 Extreme4.


Which one is the better purchase?

  • 01.06.2013 5:05 AM PDT

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The ASUS board, but it's meant for higher overclocking. Because you don't have an unlocked CPU, get the AsRock.

  • 01.06.2013 6:31 AM PDT
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Ok. But in the future i would like to overclock so what kind of cpu should i get to be able to overclock with the ASUS board?

[Edited on 01.06.2013 6:37 AM PST]

  • 01.06.2013 6:36 AM PDT
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I like Cheese


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Ok. But in the future i would like to overclock so what kind of cpu should i get to be able to overclock with the ASUS board?
Either the i5 2500k or the i5 3570k.

  • 01.06.2013 6:40 AM PDT
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Ok thanks i think i will go with the ASUS board and a i5 3570k. Btw how long will these stay ``good´´ you know before i have to upgrade them to run the newer releases?

  • 01.06.2013 7:02 AM PDT

Hurr

Why air > Water

  • 01.06.2013 8:19 AM PDT

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Ah, the internet. Where men are men, women are men, and children are the FBI.

But isnt the H100 a water cooler?
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Why air > Water

  • 01.06.2013 8:40 AM PDT

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But isnt the H100 a water cooler?
Posted by: thehippyelite
Why air > Water

  • 01.06.2013 9:03 AM PDT

Posted by: A sweet noob
Ah, the internet. Where men are men, women are men, and children are the FBI.


Posted by: TopWargamer
Sure is
Posted by: Xx idunno xX
But isnt the H100 a water cooler?
Posted by: thehippyelite
Why air > Water
So shouldn't it be Water > air? since what the video accomplished isn't (as far as I know) possible with the motherboard still being in a case.

  • 01.06.2013 9:09 AM PDT

Flood Kids? Lol.

Hello Wizards of the PC thread! So I recently got a Samsung SSD 840 series, and a new OS (Win7 64bit). I currently have windows 32 bit installed because I had it lying around at the time of when I built my computer. Could someone walk me through the complete process of installing an SSD? Keep in mind I will be installing a completely new OS on the SSD and I want to get rid of the one I am currently using. Thanks.

Here is my current build if it helps.

  • 01.06.2013 9:30 AM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: Sand Grenade5656
Hello Wizards of the PC thread! So I recently got a Samsung SSD 840 series, and a new OS (Win7 64bit). I currently have windows 32 bit installed because I had it lying around at the time of when I built my computer. Could someone walk me through the complete process of installing an SSD? Keep in mind I will be installing a completely new OS on the SSD and I want to get rid of the one I am currently using. Thanks.

Here is my current build if it helps.
Do you mean physically connecting it to the motherboard in the case, or just installing the OS on it.

  • 01.06.2013 9:58 AM PDT

Flood Kids? Lol.


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Posted by: Sand Grenade5656
Hello Wizards of the PC thread! So I recently got a Samsung SSD 840 series, and a new OS (Win7 64bit). I currently have windows 32 bit installed because I had it lying around at the time of when I built my computer. Could someone walk me through the complete process of installing an SSD? Keep in mind I will be installing a completely new OS on the SSD and I want to get rid of the one I am currently using. Thanks.

Here is my current build if it helps.
Do you mean physically connecting it to the motherboard in the case, or just installing the OS on it.


Both! :)

  • 01.06.2013 10:02 AM PDT