The Computer Megathread

[SpitFir3Tornado]

I'm thinking of buying a Windows 8 gaming computer on my birthday. Anyone with Windows 8 have suggestions on what rig I could get?

none. windows8 sucks. dont get it.
also build your own computer and put windows 7 on it. if you can't build a computer, find someone who can, chances are you'll know someone. buy all the parts, give them to them and give 'em 50 bucks.

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[Littledude]

Idk what is wrong though, the PC is ice cold, and if it were 214 Celsius it should be radiating heat, right?

I imagine it would, I can't really believe that its that hot.

[GEN.Fire Bird]

I imagine it would, I can't really believe that its that hot.

it might explode if it were, right?

[Darkness ZXW]

you have until about 2000 degrees Fahrenheit when it melts so

[GEN.Fire Bird]

you have until about 2000 degrees Fahrenheit when it melts so

ah.
well, gamebooster still derped.

[Legodude77]

I've been wondering, is Windows 8 actually any better? Or is it just Windows 7 in a tablet interface? Does it run better, faster, stronger than 7? (I don't want to get 8 anyways, I'm just wondering.)

[allyorbase]

I've been wondering, is Windows 8 actually any better? Or is it just Windows 7 in a tablet interface? Does it run better, faster, stronger than 7? (I don't want to get 8 anyways, I'm just wondering.)

Upgrading to windows 8 right now would be a /very/ bad idea.


Any love for my keyboard?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129002
It was  between that, and the Razer Blackwidow ultimate.

I'm /very/ happy with my choice.

[Trymos]

I've been wondering, is Windows 8 actually any better? Or is it just Windows 7 in a tablet interface? Does it run better, faster, stronger than 7? (I don't want to get 8 anyways, I'm just wondering.)

you get slightly lower framerates in 8 then 7.

[Pentium]

I've been wondering, is Windows 8 actually any better? Or is it just Windows 7 in a tablet interface? Does it run better, faster, stronger than 7? (I don't want to get 8 anyways, I'm just wondering.)

From what I've heard, Microsoft did a lot of magic with the kernel. Windows 8 uses a lot less memory than Windows 7, for instance. Sadly, they managed to undo this by forcing users to constantly run Internet Explorer in the background.

[SPooK]

Any love for my keyboard?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129002
It was  between that, and the Razer Blackwidow ultimate.

I'm /very/ happy with my choice.

Good choice.  The Blackwidow Ultimate is an overpriced piece of plastic keyboard, even if it is mechanic.

[allyorbase]

Good choice.  The Blackwidow Ultimate is an overpriced piece of plastic keyboard, even if it is mechanic.

*And made by IOSTAR*
That's why I decided on the quickfire rapid rather than another CM Storm one, this one was made by the same OEM that used to make Filcos. Super high quality keyboards, and for $60 it was a no brainier.

[Niven]

I've been wondering, is Windows 8 actually any better? Or is it just Windows 7 in a tablet interface? Does it run better, faster, stronger than 7? (I don't want to get 8 anyways, I'm just wondering.)

Windows 8 is absolutely amazing, it's so much of an improvement of w7. I'd definitely recommend it, even for $40

[Niven]

you get slightly lower framerates in 8 then 7.

that is not true, it gave me at least 10 more fps in all my games.

[Nickelob Ultra]

that is not true, it gave me at least 10 more fps in all my games.

...seriously?

[Marcem]

...seriously?

It's way faster than 7.