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PC hanging at the POST = Mobo problem?

Hey guys thanks very much! I'm POSTing from it now (see what I did there?) I pulled all the USBs, and reseated the video card (just because). It POSTed to Windows. Then I plugged in all the USBs, video and sound connectors and I'm up. Still kind of concerned, never had that happen before...
- Dashel
- Post #6
- Oct 10, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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PC hanging at the POST = Mobo problem?

No it just hangs there. Pressing F2 or anything wont get me to the BIOS. Hmm unless the keyboard isn't being read I guess. But it's not even making it to the set up. I guess I could try another keyboard just to be sure that's not it. But if the SSD got trashed I'd still be able to hit the...
- Dashel
- Post #3
- Oct 9, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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PC hanging at the POST = Mobo problem?

My build had been working well for the past few months. It's now hanging at the ASUS motherboard splash screen that says "Republic of Gamers" with the logo... and the "Press F2 or DEL to enter setup" Is this definitely a Motherboard issue? Meaning it's obviously got power, but it's not...
- Dashel
- Thread
- Oct 8, 2017
- motherboard issue troubleshooting
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help me with a $1500 Midrange gaming/workstation PC

Thanks for all the help here folks. I really do appreciate it! Here is what I ended up with: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($323.89 @ OutletPC) CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)...
- Dashel
- Post #19
- Jul 23, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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GPU Prices are crazy... what's reasonable for a 1070 or 1080?

Well I just pulled the trigger on an MSI version of the GTX 1080. Newegg had it for 504.00 before tax and I just said screw it and hit the buy button. Everything else is not well reviewed, or out of stock, or over 600 bucks before tax. Nope. Hell the 1070's are going for over 500...
- Dashel
- Post #23
- Jul 18, 2017
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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GPU Prices are crazy... what's reasonable for a 1070 or 1080?

Wow I didn't realize the 1080 Ti was that much faster. So here's a question.... can I buy everything but the Video Card and try and make my old GTX 570 hold me over til the prices drop? Would I even see any performance increase from my old 2011 Sandy Bridge i5 - 2599k build to this...
- Dashel
- Post #14
- Jul 17, 2017
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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GPU Prices are crazy... what's reasonable for a 1070 or 1080?

Yeah just to be clear, I'm not mining. I just want to play XCom 2 and Witcher 3 =p Damn. Well ... .I'm probably just going to hold my nose and pay 550 or whatever for a 1080. Just bad timing but my other PC is kinda on it's last legs.
- Dashel
- Post #10
- Jul 17, 2017
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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GPU Prices are crazy... what's reasonable for a 1070 or 1080?

It's really crazy right? I go on PCPartPicker every day and search the GTX 1070 or 1080's. Out of stock or crazy high prices. What about this 1070 for 450 bucks. It's 100 bucks cheaper than any 1080 I can find https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125875 Gigabyte -...
- Dashel
- Post #3
- Jul 16, 2017
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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GPU Prices are crazy... what's reasonable for a 1070 or 1080?

I've read all about the bitcoin and etherium mining so I get it... supply and demand. My question is what is a reasonable price for a 1070 or 1080 right now? All I see are 1080's for 600 and up. 1070's are at 450 and up. 500 for the better reviewed ones. That's if they are in stock at...
- Dashel
- Thread
- Jul 16, 2017
- gtx 1070 gtx 1080 prices
- Replies: 100
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Help me with a $1500 Midrange gaming/workstation PC

So really my only questions are: Motherboard: Ignoring overall budget what is a solid motherboard for under 200 bucks. Wifi: If the motherboard doesn't have wifi what is a connection that can handle gaming. Under 100 bucks RAM: Again ignoring overall budget what is a quality set that is...
- Dashel
- Post #10
- Jul 12, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help me with a $1500 Midrange gaming/workstation PC

Elite this is very helpful!! Ok I had come up with this... and decided to go ahead and up the budget a bit so let me go over this now that I've seen your post. Here's what I had come up with on my own: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz...
- Dashel
- Post #9
- Jul 12, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help me with a $1500 Midrange gaming/workstation PC

Thanks Elite, I definitely appreciate the help. I'm going to stick with Intel but I'm going to look over your other components now. I'm kinda stuck on a video card and some other stuff. I see the M.2 SSD coming up... I'll have to do some reading on that. Looks like it's not much more...
- Dashel
- Post #5
- Jul 10, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help me with a $1500 Midrange gaming/workstation PC

I saw this post in another thread, this was super helpful: That lead me here: https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/hsgXsY/excellent-gaming-build So I'm checking that build out. Can someone give me a quick recommendation or thoughts on the motherboard? That seems to be where I get stuck the...
- Dashel
- Post #2
- Jul 8, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
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Help me with a $1500 Midrange gaming/workstation PC

Hey all, I've built my own PC's in the past but it's been a while now. I'm out of the loop. So if things have changed and I'm better off with a pre-built PC fill me in hah. I'm looking for something powerful, but a good value that will last me at least 3 years or so. $1500.00 US budget...
- Dashel
- Thread
- Jul 8, 2017
- new build
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Computer Building
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Buying a PC for a friend

Thanks I will check that out! On the Inspiron though it has integrated graphics, can you add a card? I have no experience with that. I assume you'd just disable the onboard?
- Dashel
- Post #8
- Nov 14, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Buying a PC for a friend

I would need to buy a copy of windows for this rig. I mean, I have a copy of windows 7 and I think windows XP. But I'm assuming it would be uh, not legal to put it on this box and ship it to her. Right? I'm going to do a quick inventory of what i have tonight. If memory serves me I have: 1...
- Dashel
- Post #6
- Nov 14, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Buying a PC for a friend

After looking around I'm starting to lean that way. Just buy the parts and let her do it. Or, maybe I'll do it and ship it to her. I could even scavange some parts I have at home like a dvd and hard drive. Maybe even some ram. Am I being unrealistic in thinking pretty much anyone can build...
- Dashel
- Post #4
- Nov 13, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Buying a PC for a friend

Whoops I meant to put this in general.
- Dashel
- Post #2
- Nov 13, 2012
- Forum: Computer Building
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Buying a PC for a friend

What is a reasonably priced pre-made PC I can get delivered to a friend? All I need it to do is play Guild Wars 2, WoW and surf the web. I'd also like it to be upgradable in terms of adding RAM and a new video card so there's some future to it. Should I be looking at Dell? I usually build my...
- Dashel
- Thread
- Nov 13, 2012
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Computer Building
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$1200 budget >42" TV. Help!

I'll be sitting about 12 or so feet away, so looking for an LCD (LED?) that's about 46" or bigger. Best bang for the buck for 1200.00 USD. Doesnt need to be internet ready and I'm unsure of this passive 3D business. Just looking for the best size/image quality for the money at this price...
- Dashel
- Thread
- Jul 5, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Audio Components
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Final Build $1500 Gaming PC - Please critique

Got the parts and build the rig, it's amazing what a difference it makes in games! Everything on ultra and smooth as silk.... except: Problem... I get intermittent pauses on the build. For instance I'll be typing say this post or putting something into google or whatever, and I'll type...
- Dashel
- Post #34
- Jun 16, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Final Build $1500 Gaming PC - Please critique

Great thread thanks for posting that. Thanks again for your help. All the parts are here, I'll be building soon!
- Dashel
- Post #33
- Jun 14, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Final Build $1500 Gaming PC - Please critique

I pulled the trigger, thanks to all for their advice and help. I probably spent more than I needed to but I'm comfortable with my choices. I'll have a good foundation at the very least. I'm anxious to see how big a performance gain I will see. I'm coming from: Vista Standard HDD, No SSD...
- Dashel
- Post #27
- Jun 13, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Final Build $1500 Gaming PC - Please critique

So if I were to overclock this, in terms of hardware all I'd need is a cooler for the CPU?
- Dashel
- Post #22
- Jun 12, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Final Build $1500 Gaming PC - Please critique

A lot to take in thanks to everyone who gave advice and input. I think I'd like to try a HAF case since I hear good things about them consistently. From there on I can make an informed decision on which I like better or what features to look for. equazcion has me thinking about overclocking...
- Dashel
- Post #17
- Jun 11, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Final Build $1500 Gaming PC - Please critique

Thanks mfenn you're always giving solid advice. For the case my thinking is 1) I always find myself wanting more USB ports in the front of my current Antec 900, and 2) I'm concerned about fitting the modern GPU's in a midsize since my case now can be a bit cramped sometimes. 3) I'd like...
- Dashel
- Post #10
- Jun 11, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Final Build $1500 Gaming PC - Please critique

I always toy with the idea of overclocking but I've never done it. Thanks for the tip though, that's a good suggestion.
- Dashel
- Post #6
- Jun 10, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Final Build $1500 Gaming PC - Please critique

I updated the post with the Q&A answers and original thread. I got a lot of good advice and wanted to get the final build set in my mind. Basically wanting to build a solid base to use for gaming (MMOs: Rift WoW, SWTOR, any FPS games, SCII, Diablo 3, Mass Effect etc.) I'd like the...
- Dashel
- Post #4
- Jun 10, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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Final Build $1500 Gaming PC - Please critique

Hopefully this wish list is viewable: https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=14019891 if not... Sorry if I violated any board ettiquite by starting a fresh thread. This is the other I started some days ago: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2168834 The...
- Dashel
- Thread
- Jun 10, 2011
- Replies: 36
- Forum: Computer Building
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Full or Mid? Help with case choice

I'm being indecisive on a case for my next build. I currently have an Antec 900, like it. No issues, but a tiny bit cramped when I was building... some cables were a little tight around the GPU etc. So now I'm deciding between another 900, the new 900, the new 1200 or the HAF Full sized...
- Dashel
- Thread
- Jun 8, 2011
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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New gaming rig for around $1800 - help

DOH! Thanks. Maybe I can live without modular, we'll see. Interesting about the 6950, I'll have to look into that some more. The 570 was what I was gravitating towards. I am assuming that will be a significant upgrade over the 460 GTX I have now? The 460 is so quiet at idle, love...
- Dashel
- Post #30
- Jun 5, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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New gaming rig for around $1800 - help

One more question other than critiquing stuff... best GPU choices as far as bang for the buck sub 300.00 is? For gaming, 1920x1200. MMO's FPS, RTS etc. I'd like something really powerful, preferably reasonably quiet too.
- Dashel
- Post #28
- Jun 4, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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New gaming rig for around $1800 - help

I think I'm sold on the ASUS Motherboard in the combo recommended above so that's likely what I'll go with. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...&SID=u00000687 ASUS P8Z68-V LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard I like the 183 case but I prefer the...
- Dashel
- Post #27
- Jun 4, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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New gaming rig for around $1800 - help

Wow great tip on the speakers, I think it's the controller. I will look into a replacement thank you. I play Rift and WoW (sometimes) and will be playing the Star Wars MMO, along with any and all shooters that catch my eye. Mass Effect series also and Starcraft II.
- Dashel
- Post #7
- Jun 1, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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New gaming rig for around $1800 - help

Ok I added some specifics. Feel free to critique. Still need a motherboard, DVD RW drive, power supply, GPU, case ... uhh... ? Oh speakers. Still feel like I'm forgetting something. Sound card?
- Dashel
- Post #5
- Jun 1, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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New gaming rig for around $1800 - help

Thanks for the input guys. I believe it's a Corsair 520hx power supply but I'm going to leave my existing PC intact so I'll need a new one. That motherboard and CPU combo looks very good but I wonder about the lack of reviews on the motherboard. Is it just that new? I prefer to stick with...
- Dashel
- Post #4
- Jun 1, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building
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New gaming rig for around $1800 - help

Thanks in advance for any help. Added most of the parts for critique. Really need to decide on a GPU and what if anything I'm still missing. Cables, coolers, fans, components etc... EDIT 6/4: Some more specifics - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...&SID=u00000687 ASUS P8Z68-V LGA...
- Dashel
- Thread
- Jun 1, 2011
- Replies: 30
- Forum: Computer Building
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Gigabyte confirms P67 production not cancelled(Updated)

Ok so: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/z68-express-lucidlogix-virtu-ssd-caching,2888.html Ohhhhhhhhhh. *nods* What? Is this basically telling me it's sort of like crossfiring my independent GPU with the integrated graphics ... thing? Or with the CPU?
- Dashel
- Post #12
- Apr 19, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards
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Gigabyte confirms P67 production not cancelled(Updated)

I was about to make a push to build myself. Is the Z68 worth waiting on?
- Dashel
- Post #11
- Apr 19, 2011
- Forum: Motherboards
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How much do I need to spend to run Rift at ultra

Thanks very much for the help! For the SSD, this will be my first but I wanted something a bit bigger like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227590 OCZ Vertex 2 OCZSSD3-2VTX120G 3.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Never saw that case before, is it...
- Dashel
- Post #6
- Mar 12, 2011
- Forum: Computer Building

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