The Computer Megathread

[Ethan]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

Thats about the same price as the other one, it has free shipping so its only like 3 dollars more

That's an amazing board.

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[HerpaDerp]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

Thats about the same price as the other one, it has free shipping so its only like 3 dollars more

The GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3 is better, and is $110 after rebate, normally $160:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128512


Here's a review comparing some Z68 boards, the XP wins out:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/z68xp-ud3-dz68db,2980.html

Seagates are good quality.

I wouldn't trust them. They released the 7200.11 earlier version of their Barracudas, and nearly 40% - 60% of the hard drives sold failed.

[HerpaDerp]

I don't think you know what you're talking about right now. Im using 2 monitors right now, one is a primary  so you play games only on that one. I normally have internet browser up on the other. 2 monitors and 3 monitors are completely different. For an amd card to have 3 you need to use either 2 cards or a display port.

What he's saying is running two monitors for one display, like eyefinity. Also, this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mJeefx5_Qc


EDIT: Damnit I keep on double posting :c

[Ethan]

What he's saying is running two monitors for one display, like eyefinity. Also, this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mJeefx5_Qc


EDIT: Damnit I keep on double posting :c

I believe he is just saying for normal use, as 2 monitor eyefinity isn't very good TBH. A split down the middle.

[HerpaDerp]

I believe he is just saying for normal use, as 2 monitor eyefinity isn't very good TBH. A split down the middle.

Exactly what I was saying. 2 monitors would not be good, and not worth it.

But it'd be good for splitting the screens so you can multi task.

[Ethan]

Exactly what I was saying. 2 monitors would not be good, and not worth it.

But it'd be good for splitting the screens so you can multi task.

Yeah.
On my main system I have 4 monitors running at 1080p. Depending on my mood:
First monitor, on my left: Music
Second monitor, in front of me: Game (windowed borderless for alt-tabbing function)
Third monitor, to the right of me: Web browser
Fourth monitor, to the very right: Mixed (graphics (Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Dreamweaver, whatever) and/or folders or chat or whatever)

Or, if I feel like it:
1,2,3: Eyefinity game.
4: Everything else.

I must say I really love having multi monitors.
A friend took a photo of them on his iPhone, I'll try and get a hold of it if possible.

Anyway, point being, eyefinity is only good for 3 monitors, or 5, or 7. Odd numbers so there are no bezels.

[Righteous One]

Exactly what I was saying. 2 monitors would not be good, and not worth it.

But it'd be good for splitting the screens so you can multi task.

Have you actually even built a computer yet? Alot of the stuff you're spewing is pretty biased.

[HerpaDerp]

Have you actually even built a computer yet? Alot of the stuff you're spewing is pretty biased.

Yes, I've built a friend's computer before, nothing that special, but I have experience.

And I'm wording it wrong.

2 monitors in EYEFINITY/Both in one display for gaming = bad imo. Due to the fact of the big black split in the middle of your display (Both sides of each monitor)

2 monitors for general use (I.E, one used for one thing, the other for another), is good, as you can multi-task, and be more arranged in what you use for what.


What I basically mean is that if you're hoping to use something like an Eyefinity setup (Using 2 monitors for one display in total), then it won't be that good.


however, if you want to use 2 monitors seperately for your system, it should be fine to use it.

[TomTheGeek²]

i'm still shaky on the i3, but i guess it's cheaper to get that than the AMD.

the AMD is a power whore compared to the i3, but i've found some benchmarks that had the AMD, and it exceeded the i7-2600K.

i just don't know.

[Righteous One]

Yes, I've built a friend's computer before, nothing that special, but I have experience.

And I'm wording it wrong.

2 monitors in EYEFINITY/Both in one display for gaming = bad imo. Due to the fact of the big black split in the middle of your display (Both sides of each monitor)

2 monitors for general use (I.E, one used for one thing, the other for another), is good, as you can multi-task, and be more arranged in what you use for what.


What I basically mean is that if you're hoping to use something like an Eyefinity setup (Using 2 monitors for one display in total), then it won't be that good.


however, if you want to use 2 monitors seperately for your system, it should be fine to use it.

I think that when someone asks if a system will support dual monitors you can pretty solidly assume that they aren't planning on gaming across them.

[devildogelite]

i'm still shaky on the i3, but i guess it's cheaper to get that than the AMD.

the AMD is a power whore compared to the i3, but i've found some benchmarks that had the AMD, and it exceeded the i7-2600K.

i just don't know.

lol, like what. The 2600k is more powerful than any amd cpu if i'm not mistaken. I think the 2500k is on par with the best amd cpu actually and thats the 8 core one

[Nickelob Ultra]

You have to keep in mind the design and the architecture of processors, not just their clock speeds or amount of cores when buying them.

[Coulmbai]

Would i be able to put this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145299
into this?

[Nickelob Ultra]

yes

[TomTheGeek²]

Would i be able to put this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145299
into this?

IS THAT A DELL XPS 410?