The PC Thread - Tips, Benchmarks, Specs, Laptops, Custom Desktops, Pre-Builds and more.

[Shecky Shabazz]

Are those Alienware laptops any good?.
I need a upgrade so bad shyt isnt even funny.

yes, they're Just overpriced. Especially once you upgrade.

 

[iceberg_is_on_fire]

Are those Alienware laptops any good?.
I need a upgrade so bad shyt isnt even funny.

Is it essential that you have a laptop? You can build something better for cheaper.

 

[iceberg_is_on_fire]

Good lookin out. I might place that order soon then. I'll wait a couple of months for the card. That 560 ti should play most of the games coming out this year pretty nicely, right?

Yes, get that CPU right first. That is what helps with the frame rate. Graphics card can make shyt look nice but if everyone is doing the robot because of the frame rate, then it doesn't matter if the game looks amazing.

 

[CTech83]

Yes, get that CPU right first. That is what helps with the frame rate. Graphics card can make shyt look nice but if everyone is doing the robot because of the frame rate, then it doesn't matter if the game looks amazing.

Alright cool. I just pulled the trigger on the i5-3570K. It should be here tomorrow. Will I see that much of a performace gain while gaming with the i5-3570K over the old i3-2120 I have now?

 

[iceberg_is_on_fire]

what are the clock speeds?

 

[CTech83]

what are the clock speeds?

3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo)

 

[MR. SNIFLES]

On the Haf-X I'm just not a big fan of the plastic ever since I've had the 700D/800D. In regards to the 670 yeah, I think it's kind of crazy that Nvidia released that card with performance so close to their top shyt.

My brother got that Cool Master Cosmos II,

I'd have copped but you can't fit a full 360 radiator up top,

Dudes got to start posting up their build pics

I WISH I STILL HAD ACCESS TO A SHOP. I USED TO CHOP BOXES IN MY SPARE TIME. EVERYTHING IS SO READY MADE THESE DAYS THOUGH. CUSTOMIZING DOESN'T EVEN REQUIRE TOO MUCH EFFORT NOW.

 

[daze23]

Good lookin out. I might place that order soon then. I'll wait a couple of months for the card. That 560 ti should play most of the games coming out this year pretty nicely, right?

yeah, I don't think the 670 is superior enough to justify upgrading. obviously it is a better card, but it's also about twice the price.

 

[CTech83]

yeah, I don't think the 670 is superior enough to justify upgrading. obviously it is a better card, but it's also about twice the price.

So just hold out until Nvidia drops some new cards? The only games i've played on my pc so far is Darksiders 2 and Crysis 2. They both run great with the settings turned all the way up. Is there a card that's worth upgrading to that's not as expensive as the 670 or should I stick with the 560 ti? SLI isn't an option since I only have one Pci-e slot.

The 560 is great so far, I just don't wanna run into any problems in the near future.

 

[daze23]

So just hold out until Nvidia drops some new cards? The only games i've played on my pc so far is Darksiders 2 and Crysis 2. They both run great with the settings turned all the way up. Is there a card that's worth upgrading to that's not as expensive as the 670 or should I stick with the 560 ti? SLI isn't an option since I only have one Pci-e slot.

The 560 is great so far, I just don't wanna run into any problems in the near future.

the 660ti dropped recently for $300. I think if you overclock it, it'll probably be very similar to the 670

but yeah, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". there's no need to upgrade if you're not having issues. if you run into problems in the future, you can always upgrade then (when these cards might be a little cheaper)

 

[iceberg_is_on_fire]

So just hold out until Nvidia drops some new cards? The only games i've played on my pc so far is Darksiders 2 and Crysis 2. They both run great with the settings turned all the way up. Is there a card that's worth upgrading to that's not as expensive as the 670 or should I stick with the 560 ti? SLI isn't an option since I only have one Pci-e slot.

The 560 is great so far, I just don't wanna run into any problems in the near future.

You just need to make sure that your rig can run next gen games. Hold out for a bit if you are cost conscious on the GPU. I have a 7970 in my rig, that is 3.5 teraflops. I'm looking at what Epic is saying about Unreal Engine and how that is suitable for 1 teraflop, but that is Wii HD shyt. You will ultimately need to go higher.

 

[CTech83]

You just need to make sure that your rig can run next gen games. Hold out for a bit if you are cost conscious on the GPU. I have a 7970 in my rig, that is 3.5 teraflops. I'm looking at what Epic is saying about Unreal Engine and how that is suitable for 1 teraflop, but that is Wii HD shyt. You will ultimately need to go higher.

Alright cool, i'll hold on to the 560 ti then.

I popped the i5-3570k in last night. I tossed on Darksiders 2 and i'm getting between 80-90 FPS consistently. shyt is running buttery smooth at the moment.

 

[CTech83]

I haven't turned on my Xbox since I built this PC. I've been eating too well off these PC game deals. I can pick up like 4-5 games for the price of one new Xbox game. This shyt might get tossed in the bushes on the real. Only thing that sucks so far is playing fps online from the couch since I'm set up on my TV in the living room. Haven't found a comfortable way to use a keyboard and mouse from here yet. The Xbox controller handles all the single player games flawlessly though.

 

[BlvdBrawler]

I haven't turned on my Xbox since I built this PC. I've been eating too well off these PC game deals. I can pick up like 4-5 games for the price of one new Xbox game. This shyt might get tossed in the bushes on the real.

Welcome to the winner's circle. We been tryin' to tell brehs about PC gaming. Glad you've found the light my man.

 

[Ku$h Parker]

I haven't turned on my Xbox since I built this PC. I've been eating too well off these PC game deals. I can pick up like 4-5 games for the price of one new Xbox game. This shyt might get tossed in the bushes on the real. Only thing that sucks so far is playing fps online from the couch since I'm set up on my TV in the living room. Haven't found a comfortable way to use a keyboard and mouse from here yet. The Xbox controller handles all the single player games flawlessly though.

Count me in too brehs,After peeping game on NBA2k and Modding I want to join in on the Fun(*Imagines Fallout Modded up* )
I want to Update but Im kinda on a Budget but Ill look up the Top Notch Stuff,I need:
CPU Upgrade
RAM
Video Card

A Quick Question,How do I know if the Components are Compatible? I know I cant get any ol Video Card or it might not work rite