The Computer Megathread

[Treynolds416]

Well you picked a quality case then. I wouldn't worry about being "original" because the best cases always attract lots of attention. You aren't going to find a beautiful, premium case that is under-marketed ever.

For my mini-itx gaming machine that I've currently got most of the parts for, I've got this case sitting in my room...

Mac Pro-esk. One of the biggest, and most flexible, mini-itx cases available. I absolutely love eeet, knew I was going to buy one immediately after seeing it. Though its not to everyone's taste.

I'm much more subtle in my approach to computer cases. I like steel, mesh, and / or brushed metal. I'm very demanding about the look of logos and I prefer no windows or LEDs.

I love my case, it's a mid size though

And also beats by dr. dre


I'm dusting it now btw, don't heckle me

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[rooster767]

Made quite a bit of tweaks with my list, just wanted to know if there are any final changes I need to make.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pqVB

[Treynolds416]

Made quite a bit of tweaks with my list, just wanted to know if there are any final changes I need to make.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pqVB

That cpu is a little overpowered for that gpu

[Jerome]

Made quite a bit of tweaks with my list, just wanted to know if there are any final changes I need to make.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pqVB

pretty sure the gtx 660 has similar performance for the price
it also uses less power, so i'd recommend that instead of the 560 ti

[Legodude77]

That cpu is a little overpowered for that gpu

What does that matter? As long as the gpu isn't more powerful than the cpu then no bottleneck?

[Treynolds416]

What does that matter? As long as the gpu isn't more powerful than the cpu then no bottleneck?

There is a bottle neck
Save your money and get a lesser cpu if you only need that level of graphics, or up your graphics to meet your cpu better

[Jerome]

the i7 isn't bottlenecked by the gtx 560 ti
maybe at high resolutions but barely

[Treynolds416]

the i7 isn't bottlenecked by the gtx 560 ti
maybe at high resolutions but barely

There's not much, but the price he's paying is more than he needs to

[Edman]

Funnest thing ever:
Buy computer on craiglist and make a shoebox/tupperware build. Or mineral oil if your feelin' freaky.

[Momentum]

god dammit i hate going to best buy. its essentially just a whole store of gimmicks.

[rooster767]

Okay, I swapped the 560 for a 660. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/psCf

Also, is my power supply fine? Not entirely sure if the wattage is below the required or not.

[Momentum]

And also beats by dr. dre

lol rofl xd!!1

[Jerome]

Okay, I swapped the 560 for a 660. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/psCf

Also, is my power supply fine? Not entirely sure if the wattage is below the required or not.

your power supply is fine
you could even go for a 650 watt but it's better to get more for upgrades and stuff

[lcyGamma]

Ooo, now that's cool.  I used to have a Mini ATX computer, like 3-4 builds ago.  Was a real cute old model APEVIA box, no windows though.  They're so cool looking but I can't use them anymore since I have bigger GPUs and PSUs.

Oh nice. You should do another one, the motherboards are so charming.  o3o

[Acerblock]

Hey guise, is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M GPU any good?