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Building a gaming system for my father

Reviving this thread as I'm ready to buy for him after thinking over your comments, here's the current build. PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DCPDNG Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DCPDNG/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core...
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- Post #16
- Apr 23, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Building a gaming system for my father

Thanks for all the replies so far, some responses/questions. Any reason why other than price? i7 just not worth it for gaming even if the CPU won't be upgraded for at least 3 or more years? I'm still thinking the i7 for a system that won't see a CPU upgrade for at least that amount of time...
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- Post #12
- Apr 14, 2015
- Forum: Computer Building
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Building a gaming system for my father

Greetings all, as the subject line says I'm going to be building a new gaming system for my father and wanted to do a build check on the parts for his system before he pulls the trigger on the order as it has been some time since I built a system from scratch and I'm a bit out of the loop on the...
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- Apr 11, 2015
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Computer Building
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Linksys router losing internet connection

Hmm, well not very encouraging replies but I'll give some of the suggestions a try. Thanks for the help everyone.
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- Post #5
- Apr 1, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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Linksys router losing internet connection

Greetings all, trying to troubleshoot a router that keeps losing internet connectivity at seemingly random intervals. The router make/model is a Linksys N600 EA2700 Dual Band Smart Wi-Fi Router purchased in late January. It can seemingly work fine for days and then it will suddenly lose the...
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- Mar 31, 2015
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Networking
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Should have had more fun with UT2004 when it was fresh

Clan DW --> http://www.clandw.org/ still runs a bunch of very popular servers for UT2K4 depending on what you're looking for. Invasion RPG and ONS are still heavily populated in the prime gaming times, sometimes completely full up. Omnipotents ONS is usually nearly full up as well if you're...
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- Post #5
- Dec 8, 2011
- Forum: PC Games
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HP G6-1B50US, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HD $350 AR @ Staples.

Nice, thanks for the post. Was just strongly considering pulling the trigger on that ASUS system on Amazon but this one has much better specs for only $10 more.
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- Post #4
- Aug 26, 2011
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Office Depot Offers $75 Trade-In For Old Laptop Toward A New One.

It's a good deal for those with ancient laptops that are laughably slow by today's standards. My only problem with this thread is that my Toshiba Satellite that I got at least 8 years ago picked 3 days before this deal got posted to die. Grrrr. Any similar deals for 8 yr old laptops that...
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- Post #29
- Apr 19, 2010
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Oblivion: I want mods!

The UOP was created to fix all the bugs (mostly minor but a few not so minor) that Bethesda never did or never will get around to fixing. Most players view it as pretty essential to use as there are some seriously dumb/bugged things in the game without it. Lots of floating trees and rocks...
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- Post #23
- Sep 9, 2008
- Forum: PC Games
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Crysis...

Yep, this is my view as well. The first 6 or so levels where you fight the KPA soldiers is quite fun, although the comments regarding the damage scale being a bit odd at times is spot on. 1 silenced pistol shot to the head is a kill but unload half a clip or more into someone's back and...
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- Post #25
- Jun 27, 2008
- Forum: PC Games
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Diablo 2, has a way been found to run high res yet ?

Try searching around on the Widescreen Gaming Forum and any associated links for a solution. I gave it a quick look and there's lots of discussion but no obvious simple fix that I saw.
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- Post #2
- Jun 26, 2008
- Forum: PC Games
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Mid-Range OC Build

If you're only going to be doing "light gaming" as you said, I wouldn't be too concerned about maxing out on an insane overclock really. The E8400 & DS3L are a great high performance and relatively cheap combo - I've got mine running nice and easy at 3.6 right now and it could (and has during...
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- Post #6
- Jun 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Components picked out, please critique

Random comments: 1. DDR2-1066 is overkill for your needs, those sticks are only for the most extreme overclockers who are pushing for the maximum possible overclock. Save yourself $5 and get these sticks HERE instead. You could get DDR2-800 sticks even but they're the same price as the...
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- Post #6
- Jun 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Recommend Me Parts To Upgrade

GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L - $90 The board above is the standard recommendation we see around here all the time. Solid board, can overclock very well and has most features people need. If you need something different, there are other options for not too much more in the $110 - $150 range...
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- Post #11
- Jun 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Building new comp - Suggestions?

PCIe 2.0 means nothing, it's a checkmark feature for the marketing departments right now as 1.0 isn't even fully utilized. For the price range you're looking in you should be going for either a 8800GTS 512MB or one of the new 4850's from ATI. Regarding Buy.com, they've been around for a long...
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- Post #4
- Jun 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Picked out MOST parts, help me out! :)

Some comments: 1. You didn't fill out the sticky so it's hard to say if this system fits your needs or not as we don't know them. It's certainly a high end build and should handle most tasks with ease but it may be costing you more than you need to spend. From the looks I'd guess a gaming...
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- Post #5
- Jun 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Yet Another Computer Build

1. For how you intend to overclock, the DDR2-1000 sticks should be more than sufficient for your needs. Only those who intend to max out their overclocks really need the high end ram you mention there. Even the -1000 sticks are probably more than you need but it's easy and cheap peace of mind...
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- Post #6
- Jun 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Mass Effect (PC) - $37.90

LINK Gogamer's 48 hour madness sale clock just started, price good until 6/26.
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- Jun 24, 2008
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Keeping XP vs. Buying Vista

Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium - $95 If there's a cheaper listing for it, I don't know about it. Post up if you do. When building new, I would not go with a 7 year old OS just on general principal. I have a legit full version copy of XP Professional myself yet I still got...
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- Post #3
- May 27, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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100% Stumped here... can't even think of what else to try.

Try a PCI video card maybe and see if it boots? Can be found for $20 - $30 or so. Also, perhaps the motherboard AND the video card slot on the motherboard (AGP I assume on a 939 system) got fried in a power surge.
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- Post #2
- May 27, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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My new builds been a nightmare ; (

From your screenshots, I think I'm going to try a different tack than the others. Ram is certainly a possibility but perhaps something else is going on: I'd guess your Vcore is too low while under CPU stress. What BIOS are you running on your DS3L? I ran the F7 bios and it didn't like to...
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- Post #27
- May 27, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Building a new rig, need some recommendations

Given how new the Q9450 is and in how limited quantities it was initially available, I wasn't aware that it had even made it to the multiple stepping stage yet for the release chips. C1 was the stepping at release, all earlier ones were only seen if you got your hands on ES chips. Also, since...
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- Post #29
- May 27, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Anyone using a Xigmatek PSU?

Never used them but it's my understanding that they are CWT oem units and that's a good name. CWT also build Corsair and Thermaltake PSUs and they have a deservedly good reputation around here. I'm running a Corsair HX-520 myself and the unit pictured looks very similar to it. The Corsair is...
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- Post #2
- May 27, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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WD6400AAKS: $99.99 shipped at Newegg

Back in stock right now. Great deal OP, thanks.
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- Post #27
- May 27, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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need advise on this setup

Motherboard - 790 not needed unless you're going to run multi-SLI, and that isn't recommended at all. Get a good P35 board and you're all set - Gigabyte DS3L or Abit IP35 are popular choices. CPU - quads are not needed for gaming 99% of the time. Unless you play Supreme Commander or FSX all...
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- Post #2
- May 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Gaming Computer Build

You won't be going SLI ever on a DS3L motherboard FYI as you'd need an Nvidia chipset board to do that. I'd ignore the SLI option completely, however, so I wouldn't worry too much about missing out on it. Rest of your build is fine, it's basically what I built myself for a gaming system and...
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- Post #5
- May 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Input on new build

CORSAIR 450W Power Supply - $60 AR No need to worry about 2.0, it is backwards compatible with v1. 1.0 isn't even strained right now so 2.0 is merely a checkoff feature that gives you no real world benefit. Your choice of a video card is a fine one as EVGA is a well respected name...
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- Post #7
- May 25, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Cheap (and basic) computer for 300-400?

Other than the fact that it looks weird, no there's no problem really. Just an awful lot of open space with one of those small boards in a standard size case. Regarding the OS pricing issue, are you a student in college or have a brother/sister or a friend with a b/s who is? They can...
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- Post #7
- May 23, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Building a new rig, need some recommendations

If you need the extra SATA ports than yes it is a better choice. The DS3L is basically the "no-frills" motherboard of choice for people who just want a motherboard that works for not much money without any extra features that they don't need or ever plan on using in the future. The other...
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- Post #23
- May 23, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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New PC build

Call us back then. Seriously, I'm not trying to be snarky here (well ok not too much) but that is a very far off time frame for a build. Prices on components change weekly and sometimes daily and hot deals on specific items pop up all the time. Trying to divine what a "best bang for the buck"...
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- Post #3
- May 23, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gaming PC upgrade for a friend $700

Ram should be fine, Corsair makes good sticks of RAM as well as good PSUs. Video card on a gaming system is the one place I would really not skimp if there is a better product out there for not much more money. For $30 more, this 8800GTS card from ECS is a much better deal. And for only $10...
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- Post #4
- May 23, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need help narrowing down my choices

Here are some ideas for you, you'll have to figure out exact links and products and get back to us if there's a conflict or question for your specific shopping site as well as striking from the list any components you'll be reusing (such as your DVD drive). Standard baseline gaming build...
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- Post #4
- May 23, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Upgrading old computer - need help

If price is the primary concern, the next best deal after that ECS card is this card from MSI for $10 more at $180 AR and it comes with a free game in The Witcher. MSI has been around a long time so you should be safe with them if you have customer service concerns.
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- Post #26
- May 23, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Looking for a basic wireless headset for chat over the net

I wish you luck in your search as I haven't found anything reasonably priced in a wireless headset here in the US to date. Best I can come up with is this setup over on Newegg, but at $110 it's almost double what you want to pay and at least double what I want to.
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- Post #5
- May 23, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Building new PC - losing sleep...

1. Good PSU brand, Corsair is top notch. 620 is overkill for this system however. Corsair makes a nice 450W version for ~ $70 or so AR. 2. RAM is a bit much unless you're going to try some heavy overclocking. DDR2-800 is fine for standard use, -1000 if you're going to do some mild...
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- Post #11
- May 23, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Suggestions before final build

For a gaming system, the 8800GS is about is as low powered of a card as I'd ever recommend. Since you're absolutely sure you're not gaming on this system, go down the list from there and find a card with the features like 2 DVI ports you want for a price you can live with. The card you linked...
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- Post #13
- May 23, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help me build my second PC to process RAW files

No problem, have fun with your new build. Quads are really dropping these days I see, $300 for a Q9450 would have been unheard of even a few weeks ago so you got a really nice deal there.
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- Post #10
- May 23, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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New build, need to get the price down a little

I used the CoolerMaster Centurion 534 for this build. I've also used several other cases from Coolermaster in that general price range on previous builds. I've looked at the 590, 690, and the Caviler on an older build and been mostly happy with each of them. When it comes to cases it's...
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- Post #12
- May 19, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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What should I expect from this system?

1. Motherboards with x48 chipsets are way overpriced and not needed for most people. A good P35 board should be all you need. Solid boards from Gigabyte, ASUS, and Abit can be found around the $90 - $130 mark. 2. How heavy is your audio work? If it's strictly amateur/fun level than get...
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- Post #5
- May 19, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Tax time.....rate my planned build :)

Many (most? all?) modern boards these days can load drivers/bios files from USB flash drives without needing an OS. I'd personally skip it but it's up to you and your comfort level. Are you asking if the 2 cards working independently can drive all the applications you mentioned on 4...
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- Post #5
- May 19, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building

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