The Computer Megathread

[Count]

Thanks. Any PSU suggestions as well? To go with the GPU I mean.

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[Stocking]

Any cheap upgrades that'll allow my rig to run Skyrim at Medium-High settings?

[keesfani]

I also have a Blu-Ray burner and 6 USB 3.0 ports.
and 8 fans.
oh and 1.5 TB storage (Didn't need more)
built it myself

[Acid]

I've heard skyrim is reliant on a good cpu Stocking so maybe you should look into upgrading that.

[Blooker]

Lol, I keep asking questions when it's about 1:00 in the morning where you live and then they get hidden behind other comments, So here it is again!

So I should just go ahead and order that card?
I really REALLY want to make sure it's going to work.

[Acid]

Uh, did you plug in the power cords? The 6870 requires 2 6-pin PCI-E power cords.

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My last card didn't need external power from the psu so I figured this one wouldn't. Closer inspection reveals that I need 500w for the card. Mine is 350w. I'll order a new psu with two pci-e slots I guess, gonna cost me though.

[Uncle Bengs]

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My last card didn't need external power from the psu so I figured this one wouldn't. Closer inspection reveals that I need 500w for the card. Mine is 350w. I'll order a new psu with two pci-e slots I guess, gonna cost me though.

you mean two 6 pin GPU power wires not PCI-E slots

[Rusty]

I also have a Blu-Ray burner and 6 USB 3.0 ports.
and 8 fans.
oh and 1.5 TB storage (Didn't need more)
built it myself

You're English though...

[Ethan]

Thanks. Any PSU suggestions as well? To go with the GPU I mean.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127604

Any cheap upgrades that'll allow my rig to run Skyrim at Medium-High settings?

You'd want a better video card. I'm not exactly sure how CPU heavy the game is, but I know that video card will need updating. What budget did you have in mind?

I also have a Blu-Ray burner and 6 USB 3.0 ports.
and 8 fans.
oh and 1.5 TB storage (Didn't need more)
built it myself

Not bad :D

Lol, I keep asking questions when it's about 1:00 in the morning where you live and then they get hidden behind other comments, So here it is again!

What card? Sorry.
Have you made sure all parameters are met?

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My last card didn't need external power from the psu so I figured this one wouldn't. Closer inspection reveals that I need 500w for the card. Mine is 350w. I'll order a new psu with two pci-e slots I guess, gonna cost me though.

Uh, it'll need about 550W or 600W good quality PSU. I can't believe you didn't research this stuff before you went and bought it.
This one is great, and quite cheap:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022

[dargereldren]

My computer specs :D

Note: The computer name was censored for obvious reasons.

[Becquerel]

Whats the best CPU I can get for a 989 rPGA Socket? And how good is Arrandale?

[Ethan]

My computer specs :D
Note: The computer name was censored for obvious reasons.

1. That's quite a bad and old computer.
2. Censoring your PC name won't do stuff. If anyone wants to do anything to your computer/network, that's the last thing they want.

[Acid]

Just got back from pc world with a corsair cx600. Works a charm, skyrim on high settings feels lovely. Thanks for the graphics card recomendation by Nickelob and Ethan :)

[steve5451]

My computer specs :D
Note: The computer name was censored for obvious reasons.

>Seperon
lol

[HerpaDerp]

Damn, next time I want to upgrade my GPU I'll need a new PSU as well, I have a high quality OCZ 550w Fatal1ty, but won't be able to handle two 6870s in crossfire probably :C