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

[Jasa]

It has integrated graphics.
If you enjoy playing any games other than 2D platformers it won't be very good.

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[Pie Crust]

Don't scare him off. I use integrated graphics after learning that its better than my dedicated card and I can run plenty of games just fine. (A stable 20-24fps)

[jonnyman5656]

So I am wondering if I should get a new graphics card in the near future
Current spec:
i7 4770s 64bit processor
12GB DDR3 memory
2tb hdd 7200rpm
nvidia gtx760 3gb
H81M-E/M51AD DB_MB

So would a GTX 970 work with this? also I'll look at the psu in a bit.

Also the board appears to be a micro atx

[auzman466]

Is this a good low profile graphics card?
I'm looking for a good low profile card so I can get the forget off of integrated graphics. My price point is $100-$150.

[Ipquarx]

Also the board appears to be a micro atx

if you do buy a new one send me the 760 pls, i have a 560 and its startin to get rly outdated :c

[Oasis]

Would this be ok for basic gaming?

APU 3.9 GHz
Radeon HD 8370 Graphics
8GB 1600MHz RAM
480W PSU
Optimized Cooling System
Windows 7 64-bit
Ports: VGA, HDMI, 6 USB 2.0, Ethernet, Audio Line in, audio line out, microphone in.

These are quickspecs of a computer my mom is considering buying. I don't want her to buy it unless I know it is good for gaming. If not, she said we are keeping it under $500 so ill look for a part list.

If you buy used, you can make a great loving gaming desktop for under $500.

[Pentium]

I was a little bored today, so I put together this Mini-ITX Gaming/HTPC build using the InWin 901: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Chipskate/saved/#view=JdDTwP
Since it's a windowed case, and a rather stylish one at that, I tried color matching the components as best I could. I think it turned out rather nice.

Would this be ok for basic gaming?

APU 3.9 GHz
Radeon HD 8370 Graphics
8GB 1600MHz RAM
480W PSU
Optimized Cooling System
Windows 7 64-bit
Ports: VGA, HDMI, 6 USB 2.0, Ethernet, Audio Line in, audio line out, microphone in.

These are quickspecs of a computer my mom is considering buying. I don't want her to buy it unless I know it is good for gaming. If not, she said we are keeping it under $500 so ill look for a part list.

I think I have something better in my PCPartspicker account, I'll see if I can optimize it for you.
EDIT: There: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Chipskate/saved/#view=G9NZxr
Superior in absolutely every single way for less than $500.

[Ducky duck]

Which one?

[Pie Crust]

Yo guys, one of my drives is making a hideous grinding sound and a sound similar to those of some metalic balls on a vibrating surface. what do?

[Oasis]

Yo guys, one of my drives is making a hideous grinding sound and a sound similar to those of some metalic balls on a vibrating surface. what do?

Get a new one.

[Alyx Vance]

Yo guys, one of my drives is making a hideous grinding sound and a sound similar to those of some metalic balls on a vibrating surface. what do?

Replace it, it should be a clear sign that its about to break/has broken. Back up all your stuff and throw it out.

[Pentium]

Which one?

The last one ofc. The first one costs as much as a decent car lol.

[Pie Crust]

Backed it up. I'm going to run it untill it dies.

[Flush535]

Is this a good low profile graphics card?
I'm looking for a good low profile card so I can get the forget off of integrated graphics. My price point is $100-$150.

i have never heard of that brand of gpu before

how about this or this?

[carolcat]

Backed it up. I'm going to run it untill it dies.

get a new one ahead of time for when it dies. also be careful that the platters don't shatter and try to murder you with shrapnel (: