Tactical Nuke's first computer build! (MINIMIZNG COSTS)

[Headcrab Zombie]

Why 2 different monitors they have different resolutions

I have two different resolution monitors (1440p and 1080p) and I love it. Because on 1440p, general things like web browsing, everything is just too small to see without zooming in. So I do that on the 1080p and things like gaming and photo editing on the 1440p,

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[Tactical Nuke]

oh and also

I recommend getting a better cooler

can I get some recommendations

[Tactical Nuke]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mbgkhq

video card went out of stock, replaced

[Foxscotch]

what do you need a sound card for

[Tactical Nuke]

sound production and gaming

[Foxscotch]

your motherboard has 7.1 output, unless you actually do professional sound stuff I wouldn't waste the money. they're pretty pricy for what little benefit they provide over motherboard sound

[Renderman In A Bowl]

your motherboard has 7.1 output, unless you actually do professional sound stuff I wouldn't waste the money. they're pretty pricy for what little benefit they provide over motherboard sound

Actually a decent soundcard/DAC blows motherboard audio out of the water.

[Tactical Nuke]

I've found a good DAC, the Schiit (yes, it's pronouced how you think it is) Modi 2 for 99$

http://www.schiit.com/products/modi-2

anyone got any other suggestions?

[Tactical Nuke]

I've talked with my composition teacher, he's all for the Modi 2 but I'll keep looking regardless

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/skQC3F

Renderman recommended a different motherboard
what can I do to bring down costs

[shitlord]

Actually a decent soundcard/DAC blows motherboard audio out of the water.

and does op actually have proper headphones and software to be driven by that or not

[Tactical Nuke]

and does op actually have proper headphones and software to be driven by that or not

I don't use headphones but you can check the modi website to see if they have the required software
I'm p sure that the DAC I picked is doesn't need drivers

[Fire Vine]

I've found a good DAC, the Schiit (yes, it's pronouced how you think it is) Modi 2 for 99$

http://www.schiit.com/products/modi-2

anyone got any other suggestions?

that things a peice of schiit

(brb killing self)

[shitlord]

I don't use headphones but you can check the modi website to see if they have the required software
I'm p sure that the DAC I picked is doesn't need drivers

no what im saying is do you have high enough quality software to actually use the soundcard and do you have high quality enough speakers to warrant the sound card

if the software doesnt even put anything out above what the onboard card can do then theres no reason, same with the speakers

playing 128 kbps youtube rips on windows media player doesnt warrant a 100 dollar soundcard, producing actual music with programs like FL-Studio or maybe audacity or some stuff could warrant it

[Tactical Nuke]

no what im saying is do you have high enough quality software to actually use the soundcard and do you have high quality enough speakers to warrant the sound card

if the software doesnt even put anything out above what the onboard card can do then theres no reason, same with the speakers

playing 128 kbps youtube rips on windows media player doesnt warrant a 100 dollar soundcard, producing actual music with programs like FL-Studio or maybe audacity or some stuff could warrant it

that's what I'm doing
I don't have FL Studio yet but I'm going to get it sometime next year

[Tactical Nuke]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9zLDpb

update, a lot of things changed but I'm over budget now and need to drive down costs