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[MOD]LobsterMts wrote: »

not a future-proof PC (socket 775, DDR2), but a fairly good deal for the current performance it offers. I'd disregard it if you're considering enthusiastic graphic level gaming.
performance is comparable to a X4 600 series or so.
does it come with a HD? or just the SSD for storage?

There's no such thing as a future-proof PC.

Grabster

over_rated wrote: »

There's no such thing as a future-proof PC.

This coming from you -_- Yours will still be good for a while.
You could have a future-proof system if you go into the future and get a PC from there, then come back and shock the world.

AwfulFallout

over_rated wrote: »

There's no such thing as a future-proof PC.

there is, i had my system for 3-4 years before i sold it, it ran every game on high at my monitor resolution which was enough

over_rated

AwfulFallout wrote: »

there is, i had my system for 3-4 years before i sold it, it ran every game on high at my monitor resolution which was enough

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK4ip08auGg
Sure, if you play the same games as you did 3-4 years ago.

AwfulFallout

over_rated wrote: »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK4ip08auGg
Sure, if you play the same games as you did 3-4 years ago.

overclocking can do a lot of catch up, i also played at smaller resolutions which is part of the reason i really never had to upgrade with newer games, sure newer games NOW are going to start requiring constant upgrades, utilize more cores etc, which is why I really don't like PC gaming anymore apart from the fact that i don't have time for it.

Grabster

AwfulFallout wrote: »

i also played at smaller resolutions

Does that mean you were playing AAA titles on 800x600?

over_rated

AwfulFallout wrote: »

overclocking can do a lot of catch up

Not really, most new games aren't very CPU intensive and newer/better architecture is almost always better.

michealdrkkt

Is there any way I can get my monitor to display 75hz while having "enable gpu scaling" selected?

The max refresh rate of my monitor is 75hz but it only gives me the option of 60 when I use gpu scaling.

over_rated

You can only use 75Hz when you use the lowest monitor resolution

michealdrkkt

over_rated wrote: »

You can only use 75Hz when you use the lowest monitor resolution

I can use 75hz with every resolution. The only time I can't get more than 60hz is when I turn on gpu scaling

Grabster

over_rated wrote: »

You can only use 75Hz when you use the lowest monitor resolution

This obviously depends on the monitor.

over_rated

You could try forcing 75 Hz/overclocking your monitor.

Dakotu

Hello.

I'm having troubles with my computer and i have no idea what the problem or solution could be.
The problem: When i press the start button on my computer it makes a weird bleep and on the screen doesn't show the computer. While it is on..
Normally it makes one fast bleep, but now it makes a long weird bleep of two seconds.

It makes this sound.

Who could help me before i go to the repair shop?

michealdrkkt

over_rated wrote: »

You could try forcing 75 Hz/overclocking your monitor.

I've tried changing the EDID settings, but it still reverts back to 60hz as soon as I select gpu scaling.

Without gpu scaling:

With gpu scaling:

OCGBrad

which cpu

AMD FX-8350
OR
Intel Core i5-3570K

uses will be light gaming(cf/cs/dead island) and music/video editing.


looking for advice, already read through the reviews

Grabster

VersionaDos wrote: »

AMD FX-8350
OR
Intel Core i5-3570K

uses will be light gaming(cf/cs/dead island) and music/video editing.


looking for advice, already read through the reviews

If you have enough money, get the i5. The CPU costs more and motherboards for Z77 typically cost more than AM3 boards.

vKonrad

best video card for $120-$170?

OCGBrad

Grabster wrote: »

If you have enough money, get the i5. The CPU costs more and motherboards for Z77 typically cost more than AM3 boards.

too broke to get even get the 8350

this is what im planning

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qpxh
might drop the monitor

over_rated

VersionaDos wrote: »

AMD FX-8350
OR
Intel Core i5-3570K

uses will be light gaming(cf/cs/dead island) and music/video editing.


looking for advice, already read through the reviews

The 3570K will beat the 8350 in gaming almost always. It will always beat it when overclocked.

vKonrad wrote: »

best video card for $120-$170?

GTX 650 Ti Boost/Radeon 7850

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Dakotu wrote: »

Hello.

I'm having troubles with my computer and i have no idea what the problem or solution could be.
The problem: When i press the start button on my computer it makes a weird bleep and on the screen doesn't show the computer. While it is on..
Normally it makes one fast bleep, but now it makes a long weird bleep of two seconds.

It makes this sound.

Who could help me before i go to the repair shop?

Check if the CPU fan is working and plugged in, if you have more than one ram stick try running with only one, if those don't work, take it to a shop

Grabster

VersionaDos wrote: »

too broke to get even get the 8350

this is what im planning

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qpxh
might drop the monitor

If you're planning on playing modern games then that 660 will only get you the 144hz of the monitor if you turn everything to low, which IMO looks ugly AF.

CrackinDomes

Dakotu wrote: »

Hello.

I'm having troubles with my computer and i have no idea what the problem or solution could be.
The problem: When i press the start button on my computer it makes a weird bleep and on the screen doesn't show the computer. While it is on..
Normally it makes one fast bleep, but now it makes a long weird bleep of two seconds.

It makes this sound.

Who could help me before i go to the repair shop?

Figure out what BIOS your running and then read through this:

http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm

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CrackinDomes wrote: »

Figure out what BIOS your running and then read through this:

http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKhCQmKAmEM

TAYLORRRRRR

I'm honestly not interested in building a desktop at this point, because of the hassle, if you're wondering. Is this laptop exceptional for mainly Crossfire? http://www.amazon.com/MSI-CX61-0NF-258US-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B00AW71U5U/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&srs=2529952011&ie=UTF8&qid=1375272254&sr=1-8&keywords=msi

Grabster

TAYLORRRRRR wrote: »

I'm honestly not interested in building a desktop at this point, because of the hassle, if you're wondering. Is this laptop exceptional for mainly Crossfire? http://www.amazon.com/MSI-CX61-0NF-258US-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B00AW71U5U/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&srs=2529952011&ie=UTF8&qid=1375272254&sr=1-8&keywords=msi

It's good enough for CF but where are you gonna be purchasing it?

vKonrad

Asus VH239H-P
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VS239H-P-23-Inch-Full-HD-Monitor/dp/B008DWITHI
Price would be $130 /w shipping

or

LG IPS234W-PN
http://www.amazon.com/IPS234W-PN-Widescreen-Ultra-Slim-Monitor-Support/dp/B00BFZP7F2
Price would be $120 /w shipping

or
ASUS VE248H 24-Inch
http://www.amazon.com/computers-accessories/dp/B0043T7FHK
Price would be $160 /s shipping

for movies, cf, and cs.

Grabster

vKonrad wrote: »

Asus VH239H-P
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VS239H-P-23-Inch-Full-HD-Monitor/dp/B008DWITHI
Price would be $130 /w shipping

or

LG IPS234W-PN
http://www.amazon.com/IPS234W-PN-Widescreen-Ultra-Slim-Monitor-Support/dp/B00BFZP7F2
Price would be $120 /w shipping

for movies, cf, and cs.

The asus.

vKonrad

Grabster wrote: »

The asus.

updated post

vKonrad wrote: »

Asus VH239H-P
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VS239H-P-23-Inch-Full-HD-Monitor/dp/B008DWITHI
Price would be $130 /w shipping

or

LG IPS234W-PN
http://www.amazon.com/IPS234W-PN-Widescreen-Ultra-Slim-Monitor-Support/dp/B00BFZP7F2
Price would be $120 /w shipping

or
ASUS VE248H 24-Inch
http://www.amazon.com/computers-accessories/dp/B0043T7FHK
Price would be $160 /s shipping

for movies, cf, and cs.

Still looking at the first one as the best option, but the 5ms response time..

over_rated

5ms is the lowest you'll get. 1ms monitors don't exist. Some are just marketed for that. Get the first or second monitor. IPS is the best panel.

over_rated

TAYLORRRRRR wrote: »

I'm honestly not interested in building a desktop at this point, because of the hassle, if you're wondering. Is this laptop exceptional for mainly Crossfire? http://www.amazon.com/MSI-CX61-0NF-258US-15-6-Inch-Laptop/dp/B00AW71U5U/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&srs=2529952011&ie=UTF8&qid=1375272254&sr=1-8&keywords=msi

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/y-series/y410p/index.html