The Computer Megathread

[Nickelob Ultra]

all that power wasted with tiny monitors. tsk tsk. and why 2 680s instead of 4? if you're going to go all out, may as well do it right..

Yeah, the monitors are a problem too.  I'd do bigger.  And really, you don't need more than 2 680s.  You can have 4 but really 2 is good enough for even the top games today.

this. And you dont use Xeons for a gaming machine.

You can, but most people don't because they're more expensive.

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[SPooK]

Yeah, the monitors are a problem too.  I'd do bigger.  And really, you don't need more than 2 680s.  You can have 4 but really 2 is good enough for even the top games today.
You can, but most people don't because they're more expensive.

Lol 2 GTX 680s are overkill for any game. No matter what it is.

Yea, my friend uses his mothers old workstation and we recently installed a 7970 in it to replace the Quadro. He still uses the Xeon inside it however. I personally think it would be better if he had a different CPU like a 3930k or something, considering his parents spoil him way to much XD

[Slicks555]

Hey guys, jelly of my server?

[uno_da_cat]

Okay.. so I want to know if I should get a new graphics card. Mine is terrible but I dunno if it would be worth while to get a new one.
I can't play Deus Ex: Human Revolution very well because of it. (super choppy)

It has hindered me from playing alot of games. What do guys, what do?

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Specs
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       Machine name: CHARLES-PC
   Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
       System Model: Inspiron 537s
               BIOS: Default System BIOS
          Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU     E7500  @ 2.93GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.9GHz
             Memory: 4096MB RAM
    DirectX Version: DirectX 11
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          Card name: ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series
       Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
          Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x95C5)
     Display Memory: 2041 MB
       Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)

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[KoopaScooper]

The Core 2 isn't bad, but it's not the greatest.
I would seriously upgrade the GPU, that's the reason you're experiencing choppiness.
Are you willing to swap the power supply and insert hardware into your computer?

[uno_da_cat]

The Core 2 isn't bad, but it's not the greatest.
I would seriously upgrade the GPU, that's the reason you're experiencing choppiness.
Are you willing to swap the power supply and insert hardware into your computer?

Already mentioned that it was the GPU.
If I can afford it I would probably try.

[KoopaScooper]

Already mentioned that it was the GPU.
If I can afford it I would probably try.

Alright, any other games you're willing to play that are (somewhat) demanding?
What's your budget?

[Mulch]

Already mentioned that it was the GPU.
If I can afford it I would probably try.

Your CPU is going to limit what you can play. A lot of high end games like skyrim, skryim especially, absolutely eat processing power. You can upgrade your graphics card but probably up to a certain performance level without having a bottleneck in your system.

[pecon98]

Alright, so I am picking out parts for a $300 build (Already have case, I need a recommendation on how many watts this will need; the PSU won't count to the 300). Here are the parts so far.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128529 - Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102960 - GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103904 - CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277 - RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769 - HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065 - CPU cooler

This isn't going to be a gaming computer, however I want to be sure it can play games like blockland at least.

[SPooK]

Alright, so I am picking out parts for a $300 build (Already have case, I need a recommendation on how many watts this will need; the PSU won't count to the 300). Here are the parts so far.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128529 - Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102960 - GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103904 - CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277 - RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769 - HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065 - CPU cooler

This isn't going to be a gaming computer, however I want to be sure it can play games like blockland at least.

If you care about color scheme then I would suggest these RAM sticks. Those red RAM sticks on that blue motherboard are going to look ugly as hell imo. If you don't care just stick with what you got.

As for the PSU, yes. 300 watts is enough. Also do you need a Optical Drive?

[KoopaScooper]

As for the PSU, yes. 300 watts is enough. Also do you need a Optical Drive?

uh i'd seriously go 350 or 400 if I were him
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182074

[SPooK]

uh i'd seriously go 350 or 400 if I were him
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182074

That's probably good. I just used a calculator and it said it recommended only 200 watts xD But since that one isn't much more expensive than the other less powerful ones than sure. That's a good choice.

[KoopaScooper]

Alright, so I am picking out parts for a $300 build (Already have case, I need a recommendation on how many watts this will need; the PSU won't count to the 300). Here are the parts so far.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128529 - Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102960 - GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103904 - CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277 - RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769 - HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065 - CPU cooler

This isn't going to be a gaming computer, however I want to be sure it can play games like blockland at least.

also before you purchase it how about you get this video card and this motherboard
the video card is substantially better

[matthewbim11]

Looking for a replacement mobile entertainment device, decided to go with a tablet.
Which one of these is the best:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834246292
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215276
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230172
Really leaning towards the Iconia, what do you guys think?

[KoopaScooper]

they're all the same