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« Last post by Deozaan on July 24, 2011, 05:07 PM »Genetica 3.6 Basic alone retails for $150. So, yeah, that's a really nice price!
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EDIT2: Aha! I didn't notice that there were 2 pages to this thread. That explains why I didn't see Carol's post.-Deozaan (July 23, 2011, 04:11 PM)
. . . gotta find another excuse there Deo :p - you were answering my post [ I think] which was already on page #2
-tomos (July 24, 2011, 02:27 PM)
Speed Dial was fun but it just bogs an otherwise screaming fast browser!-MilesAhead (May 27, 2011, 01:30 AM)
Handle is extraneous in my view, but you may like the aesthetic, heh.-JavaJones (July 22, 2011, 04:18 PM)
Didn't see this before. The handle actually isn't extraneous in my experience. It is *very* well built, and the handles have a metal core, even for being plastic. It's come in really handy (no pun intended), and I'd not even considered that factor when I purchased it. It's a very good case for the price point.-wraith808 (July 23, 2011, 03:48 PM)
Is the case noisy or quiet or what?-Deozaan (July 22, 2011, 07:01 PM)
Most of the time, I don't even hear the computer running. I'm not sure if that's a factor of the case or not, but I hear my other computer running all the time.-wraith808 (July 23, 2011, 03:48 PM)
The only trouble with on-board video is that it's often impossible to get a multi-monitor setup.
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It all depends on the monitors used-Ath (July 23, 2011, 08:06 AM)
On another note, good choice with the case - I've been looking at getting the Scout for a while. My friend has one, the LEDs are quite subdued and can all be turned off via one switch on the top panel.
The only bad thing I'd have to say about it is that the carry handle is not designed for human hands - its cross-section is equivalent to a piece steel rectangular tube and the corners dig into your hand. You'll find it a lot more comfortable to wrap a bit a high-density foam, (1/8" thick), around it as I did with my friends. But if you don't envision carrying it around, or only infrequently, then no problem.-4wd (July 23, 2011, 07:31 AM)
Keep us posted and maybe put up a picture or two?-40hz (July 23, 2011, 07:19 AM)
Wait.....you're saying that the Intel integrated GPU is an upgrade from your current GPU?-4wd (July 23, 2011, 05:41 AM)
As for motherboard, I'd go for a chipset that lets you utilize the CPU-integrated GPU. "What, why?! I'm buying a powerful discrete GPU!", you say. Yes, you are, and that's what you'll be running your games off. But the integrated GPU can be used for GP-GPU purposes - right now there isn't a lot of uses (mainly video and audio transcoding), but there's a lot of focus on heterogenous computing right now, so this is something we'll likely see increasing in the future.-f0dder (July 22, 2011, 03:22 AM)
If getting the i7 means waiting longer I'd say get the i5 and the new system now. That's definitely one thing I've found is that waiting seldom pays off, hehe. You can always wait a bit more to afford something good (wait even longer and you can get an SSD *and* the i7!). If your current system isn't enjoyable to use anymore then I think it's good to upgrade ASAP. Of course it also depends on how much longer it would take you to save for the i7 - a week, 3 weeks, a couple months?
- Oshyan-JavaJones (July 22, 2011, 10:04 PM)
1. I have this case, and it's awesome! It's to a large extent plastic, but it doesn't have that plasticy feel; it's very solid, while not being as heavy as some other cases. The lights are great(they aren't really christmas lighty, and can be turned off), and it was very easy to work on.-wraith808 (July 22, 2011, 04:35 PM)
Will a GPU that is PCIe 2.1 work on a Mobo with specifications that only mention having a PCIe 2.0 slot?
Here's the GPU I've been considering: ASUS EAH6850 Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 but my mobo only mentions having PCIe 2.0. . .
It appears as though NONE of the motherboards on NewEgg mention PCIe 2.1 specifically, so I would think they are compatible, but I'd feel a lot better if someone who knows for sure could verify it.-Deozaan (July 21, 2011, 10:36 PM)
RAM:
Buy as much as the motherboard can address.-Shades (July 21, 2011, 06:41 PM)
PSU:
You will want a silent one with a big fan, and about 450 - 500 watt, 80-plus Gold, from a brand like Cooler Master, be Quiet or Antec. It has to last for probably 4 or 5 years (looking at your current system), and you could spend the extra $20 you can save on the mainboard.
A modular PSU usually means it has connectors on the PSU casing and you just mount the cables you need. Connectors make it extra expensive, and introduce an extra possible point of failure, so unless the looks of the inside of the case is really important, you won't need a modular PSU.-Ath (July 21, 2011, 03:59 PM)
MISC:
Harddisk(s): Be sure to either pick a 7200 rpm disk or a SSD for the boot-drive. If having a SSD, then get at least a 7200 rpm model for your applications-disk [D:], and if storing large amounts of data, like Virtual PC images or photo's, that could go on an energy saving 5400/5900 rpm disk [E:]
SSD: 64 GB is rather small for installing WIndows 7 and some applications, so 120 GB or bigger would definitely be preferable, but the cost will be the limiting factor.-Ath (July 21, 2011, 03:59 PM)
Sound: Ok. Speakers/Headset?
Keyboard/Mouse: If they're not worn out then just re-use that, and replace when worn out or defective.
DVD: Ok if it's SATA, if not, just spend the extra $30 for a DVD-burner or some more for a BD-reader/DVD-burner combo drive. BD-burners are still quite expensive, and DVD's can hold enough photo's for archiving. Backups either go on external harddisks, 'the cloud' or tape.
WiFi: Sure you don't want wired network? Usually the ping-delays are lower and transport speed higher when playing on-line games.-Ath (July 21, 2011, 03:59 PM)
After-market CPU-coolers: If over-clocking: When going for <= 5% extra speed, the standard Intel coolers are usually fine, at least when mounted properly (and on i5/i7 processors). When going for 5 - 10% get a big but silent cooler. When aiming beyond 10%, get a water-cooled setup, and also cool the GPU with it.-Ath (July 21, 2011, 03:59 PM)
A quick reaction:
Case:
Looks just fine to me, though I don't like all those 'Christmas-lights' it has
CPU & Mainboard:
If you don't need SLI you could choose the MSI P67A-G45, it's some $20 less, but the second PCIe-x16 port has only 8 PCI-lanes instead of 16.
GPU:
Use what works in your set-up. Personally I've had lots of trouble with the ATI-based cards (on MSI mainboards amongst others), so I'm sticking with nVidia chips, unless there's a 0/0 swap policy available.
RAM:
I'd go for Kingston or another known brand, and not any of them 'over-clocking' DIMM's they're not worth the extra money.-Ath (July 21, 2011, 03:59 PM)
On sales promotions, our $99 promotion on Torque products will be ending soon. We haven't locked down a date yet, but it is a limited time promotion. I'd also like to note Torsion and pureLIGHT are also limited time sales. Grab them while they are on sale. Keep your eyes open for Torque 2D. There's going to be a sale on two products later on in the week.
(OTOH) Contacts may be a better option if you can handle sticking something in your eye (I can't).-Stoic Joker (July 21, 2011, 06:55 AM)
While I don't know how small your small frames are, I do think if you went in and had them re-adjust the fit they'd annoy you a lot less. Nose pads should never be painful (even the cheap ones) if adjusted properly.-Stoic Joker (July 20, 2011, 10:51 PM)
Any issues with depth perception?-Stoic Joker (July 20, 2011, 10:51 PM)
I think I'd prefer as light weight as possible, ultra padded/soft on the nose and ears. And really big lenses that cover as much of my field of vision as possible so I can see wherever I look without having to point my face directly at what I'm looking at to get it within the lens frame.-Deozaan (July 20, 2011, 08:37 PM)
You don't want to go too big and end up with out-of-fashion BCGs (Birth Control Glasses...). Chances are, being your first pair you may have fiddled with them a bit to much from not being used to having them on your face (it happens). Or maybe they were just not fitted properly when you originally got them. Adjusting the frames to properly fit a persons face comfortably is an art.-Stoic Joker (July 20, 2011, 10:51 PM)
