Official PC thread.

[sole vintage]

Founders Edition suffers from a horrendous amount of throttling and it runs +- 150 MHz lower all the time.

 

[shatterkneesinc]

Really hate nvidias business practices

 

[osek206]

^^thanks for the info

 

[jewelknows]

Hey guys, any recommendations on some good monitors in the $300 range? I was looking into the Ultrawide monitors, since I can use the real estate for all the work stuff I do. There is a nice LG ultrawide at like 300 right now on newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...a-_-na&Item=N82E16824025112&ignorebbr=1&cm_sp

 

[Nawzlew]

Hey guys, any recommendations on some good monitors in the $300 range? I was looking into the Ultrawide monitors, since I can use the real estate for all the work stuff I do. There is a nice LG ultrawide at like 300 right now on newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...a-_-na&Item=N82E16824025112&ignorebbr=1&cm_sp

Personally at that price range I'd look at 1440p monitors.

Can't go wrong with Asus or LG.

 

[jewelknows]

Personally at that price range I'd look at 1440p monitors.

Can't go wrong with Asus or LG.

Any recommendations on 4k monitors in that price range? I personally couldn't find any, maybe I am just looking in the wrong places. I did see some in the mid 400s.

My only problem is I am not sure if my Windows desktop can run that resolution. I know my late 2012 i7 mac mini cant. I think the max is 2560x1800. Can 4k screens run at lowe resolutions if needed?

 

[iYen]

Finally narrowed my mobo search. I think I'll go with the MSI Gaming Intel Skylake B150 LGA 1151 DDR4 USB 3.1 Mini ITX Motherboard (B150I Gaming Pro AC) because it's the highest reviewed. I'd consider another mobo, if it has better value/features.

Here’s the motherboards I’m considering. Features that are important to me: good wi-fi, good bluetooth, good audio(if possible), 4 usb 3.0 ports,

Gigabyte LGA1151 Intel H170 Mini-ITX DDR4 Motherboard GA-H170N-WIFI $114
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128871

MSI Gaming Intel Skylake B150 LGA 1151 DDR4 USB 3.1 Mini ITX Motherboard (B150I Gaming Pro AC) $110 w/ MIR
Amazon product ASIN B01APM2VU4
MSI H170I Pro AC LGA 1151 Intel H170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard $120,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...909&cm_re=H170I_Pro_AC-_-13-130-909-_-Product

ASUS Mini ITX DDR4 LGA 1151 B150I PRO GAMING/WIFI/AURA Motherboard $125

fan xpert?(is this feature significant for noise reduction?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ.../WIFI/AURA_Motherboard-_-13-132-720-_-Product

ASRock H110M-ITX/ac LGA 1151 Intel H110 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...TX_DDR4_LGA_1151_H110M-_-13-157-687-_-Product

 

[Nawzlew]

Personally at that price range I'd look at 1440p monitors.

Can't go wrong with Asus or LG.

Any recommendations on 4k monitors in that price range? I personally couldn't find any, maybe I am just looking in the wrong places. I did see some in the mid 400s.

My only problem is I am not sure if my Windows desktop can run that resolution. I know my late 2012 i7 mac mini cant. I think the max is 2560x1800. Can 4k screens run at lowe resolutions if needed?

You're not gonna find a 4k monitor for $300.


Then again if you just need a monitor for work productivity a 1080p UW will be fine.

Ever consider just running dual 24" or something?

 

[jewelknows]

You're not gonna find a 4k monitor for $300.


Then again if you just need a monitor for work productivity a 1080p UW will be fine.

Ever consider just running dual 24" or something?

Ah gotcha I thought they were the same for some reason. I gotta do my research.

I have some old Dual 23" right now. But I wanted to go to a single monitor since my home desk isn't big (live in an apartment). I wanted to go UW since it would still give me the screen real estate with the smaller footprint. I guess what I am trying to do is reduce my workspace to 1 monitor, but still have the screen real estate. I am trying to sell my Dual Monitor setup right now. It actually is a really good setup. Two Dell Ultrasharp 23"s. In the end I may end up keeping it, and figuring our a way to hook up my man mini to dual as well.

Current setup. Windows to both DVI ports.

Mac mini to Thuderbolt to Display port.

Might have to switch my windows to 1 DVI and 1 VGA. and go Mac Mini 1 DP and 1 HDMI -> DVI

 

[spiderjericho]

That AMD video card is looking attractive at $200. It's about time to build a new PC. Might cop one of the new Intel chips (the 6 core). I like the idea of the 10-core but I ain't paying $1,800.

 

[ohokalright]

Heads up if ypu use teamviewer

 

[slighted]

^ Scumbag move on their part.

Don't use saved passwords in your browsers.

 

[iYen]

To cop or not to cop:

I know which case I'm going to get, but I won't assemble the parts until the 480 drops.

Cooler Master Silencio 352 microATX Case

In about a week, I saw this case go from $77>$72>$63.

Cop now or wait for further price drops?

 

[Nawzlew]

To cop or not to cop:
I know which case I'm going to get, but I won't assemble the parts until the 480 drops.
Cooler Master Silencio 352 microATX Case

In about a week, I saw this case go from $77>$72>$63.
Cop now or wait for further price drops?

Is this the only case you're looking at?

$63 is already super cheap for a case.

 

[iYen]

Quote:

Is this the only case you're looking at?

$63 is already super cheap for a case.

I've looked at about 20 cases.

mitx or matx and silence are key for me.

My #2 choice is the

Corsair Carbide Series Air 240 for $80

 

[tdogg2k]

^thats the exact case i have. But i only paid 50 for it. (Think my boy hooked it up)

 

[Top Boy]

Who's got the plug on a GTX 1070 pre-order MSRP?

 

[HNL HI]

Quote:

Is this the only case you're looking at?


$63 is already super cheap for a case.

I've looked at about 20 cases.
mitx or matx and silence are key for me.
My #2 choice is the
Corsair Carbide Series Air 240 for $80

NZXT S340 too big? it's $59.99 after rebate on newegg

 

[nsds]

Who's got the plug on a GTX 1070 pre-order MSRP?

lmao this. The 1070 is the only part I need and I'll be set for a long time. And I want to play Overwatch already

 

[Mark Antony]

Oculus got me looking into a build again. Any cards or motherboards come with thunderbolt ports yet?

 

[iYen]

NZXT S340 too big? it's $59.99 after rebate on newegg

yup too big.

 

[HNL HI]

980ti's dropping below $400 

 

[iYen]

Forza Horizon 3 PC to Have Unlocked Frame Rate but Non-Adjustable FOV

 

 

[iYen]

 

[iYen]

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