[MEGATHREAD] Personal Computer - Updated builds thanks to Logical Increments

[Legodude77]

You know, if I ever get enough money to rebuild a better computer, I may just go mini iTX for it. The mother boards are way cheaper and I've always liked small computers anyway. Any good mini iTX builds?

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[ultimamax]

You know, if I ever get enough money to rebuild a better computer, I may just go mini iTX for it. The mother boards are way cheaper and I've always liked small computers anyway. Any good mini iTX builds?

I'd ask IcyGamma about that. He's made one or two mini iTX I hear. :P

[Legodude77]

Also, would two dual channeled 4gb RAM sticks work better or just the same as 1 8gb stick? Because I may want to buy 1 8gb to upgrade to 16gb later.

[WALK2222]

I am still having problems with the motherboard.  And don't know what the problem is :c

When it connect it to a power source nothing happens.  And I mean nothing.  But I have ruled out that it is the motherboard that is the problem, not the power supply.

I also have checked the connections also.

[ultimamax]

i think you fried it. go ask the folks at r/buildapc
They're a better resource

[fawkes..]

It sounds like it's dead, do what ultimax said and get help of them, or go to a local computer repair place if you have one?

[Flush535]

Alright I did what my computer guy told me to do and removed the dedicated GPU and plugged the monitor back into the motherboard. But now what? I still want to use my dedicated GPU so what do I do now?

Is it working now? If it is indeed working download drivers for your GPU, then put it back in. see if that helps.

[Tokthree]

Is it working now? If it is indeed working download drivers for your GPU, then put it back in. see if that helps.

I concur, it seems that some GPU's out there won't output anything to a plugged-in monitor without the drivers installed.
That being said, I personally have never had a card which didn't work prior to installing the drivers

[Jerome]

$500 build I whipped up, instead of being AMD based like the one in the OP this is Intel based. This also uses relatively higher quality parts. GPU is weaker, though.
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139018
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157314
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116775
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202011
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233257
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

[Flush535]

bamp

Have you guys seen freddiew's computer building video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMqJ0XXmBM8

[lcyGamma]

I don't like how Mack's computer build recommendations cheap out on the other components to try and emphasize the GPU.

There is also way too much MSI going on. I'm not sure on them as a brand but I wouldn't recommend them and I've never seen particular good nor bad reviews... pretty so-so, I wouldn't build a high ender with one of those thats for sure.

Just my view.

[Treynolds416]

Alright I did what my computer guy told me to do and removed the dedicated GPU and plugged the monitor back into the motherboard. But now what? I still want to use my dedicated GPU so what do I do now?

Aka what I suggested to do worked
All you have to do is install the motherboard and gpu drivers, then you can use your gpu

[MackTheHunter]

I don't like how Mack's computer build recommendations cheap out on the other components to try and emphasize the GPU.

There is also way too much MSI going on. I'm not sure on them as a brand but I wouldn't recommend them and I've never seen particular good nor bad reviews... pretty so-so, I wouldn't build a high ender with one of those thats for sure.

Just my view.

Those aren't my builds. I would have done them myself but it's a difficult and huge time consuming task.

Guys, I'm sorry but this is adorable. Here's an EVGA GTX 680:



And here's its ADORABLE ITTY-BITTY COUSIN, the GTX 650!



That's way too adorable.

[nerraD]

I want to overclock my AMD Phenom x4 965 Black Edition, how would I go across of doing that without damaging anything?

[MackTheHunter]

I want to overclock my AMD Phenom x4 965 Black Edition, how would I go across of doing that without damaging anything?

List your motherboard and RAM information. It's likely not difficult.


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This is huge. It's gonna be wonderful and I can't wait.