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

[Barnett114]

AMD is going a completely different route than Nvidia. Let's see if it works this time. The 300 series was kinda a big letdown, and I don't know anybody with those cards. People were buying 200 series cards instead of the 300 series, because they were basically the same thing. AMD has the entire console market, but is still in trouble. On PC, they're not really even part of the discussion. I don't get it, shouldn't they be number 1 since they have all the consoles on lock? But they're not

Such a shame their CPUs haven't been updated since 2011

 

[#StarkSet]

What's a good external hard drive to buy?


Looking for 1-2 TB

$100-$200

 

[Ciggavelli]

What's a good external hard drive to buy?


Looking for 1-2 TB

$100-$200

WD has never failed me

 

[Responsible Allen Iverson]

What's a good external hard drive to buy?


Looking for 1-2 TB

$100-$200

Portable: The Best Portable Hard Drive

Desktop: The Best External Desktop Hard Drive

 

[#StarkSet]

Portable: The Best Portable Hard Drive

Desktop: The Best External Desktop Hard Drive

just bought this

 

[CTech83]

I've got a GTX 980 right now, but I'm tempted to upgrade later on this year just to cover myself for a few years. I'm only gaming at 1080p (Have my pc hooked up to my TV) for now. Think I should pull the trigger on a 1070 or 1080?

I'd wanna rock with one of those cards until a single GPU drops that can play 4k @ 60 fps.

 

[Ciggavelli]

I've got a GTX 980 right now, but I'm tempted to upgrade later on this year just to cover myself for a few years. I'm only gaming at 1080p (Have my pc hooked up to my TV) for now. Think I should pull the trigger on a 1070 or 1080?

I'd wanna rock with one of those cards until a single GPU drops that can play 4k @ 60 fps.

A 1070 is much more than adequate for 1080p gaming. It's basically a rebranded Titan X. I think a 1080 is way overkill for 1080p. You would be future proof for several years though. But the same can probably be said for the 1070. If it was me, I'd get the 1070. It's nearly twice as fast as your 980 if you overclock it. The Titan X is a beast and so would the rebranded 1070.

 

[GoldenGlove]

School me on a gaming mouse brehs... Trying to get one either today from a local store or tomorrow via Amazon.

What are the key features/specs and what is a decent price range to look at?

 

[CookisaCac]

A 1070 is much more than adequate for 1080p gaming. It's basically a rebranded Titan X. I think a 1080 is way overkill for 1080p. You would be future proof for several years though. But the same can probably be said for the 1070. If it was me, I'd get the 1070. It's nearly twice as fast as your 980 if you overclock it. The Titan X is a beast and so would the rebranded 1070.

I'm gaming on 1440p with a 970. What he has is already more than enough for 1080. Why he's wasting it on a basic hd tv from what it seems idk.

 

[Orbital-Fetus]

School me on a gaming mouse brehs... Trying to get one either today from a local store or tomorrow via Amazon.

What are the key features/specs and what is a decent price range to look at?

i've been using this for years and i love it:

Anker® High Precision Optische Laser Gaming Maus

having the extra buttons on the side is a must in my opinion.

 

[The Fukin Prophecy]

I've got a GTX 980 right now, but I'm tempted to upgrade later on this year just to cover myself for a few years. I'm only gaming at 1080p (Have my pc hooked up to my TV) for now. Think I should pull the trigger on a 1070 or 1080?

I'd wanna rock with one of those cards until a single GPU drops that can play 4k @ 60 fps.

I also game on a 1080p television...

1070 for me...It's simply the far better option when it comes to price for performance...You'll be locked in at 60fps for the forceable future...Cards so good I'm breaking my 5 year plan and upgrading...

1080 is only for cats like @Ciggavelli who game in 4k on four 1440p monitors...overkill setups...

 

[2gunsup]

School me on a gaming mouse brehs... Trying to get one either today from a local store or tomorrow via Amazon.

What are the key features/specs and what is a decent price range to look at?

Look up info for the sensor that comes with the mouse you are looking to purchase. Look for things like angle snapping is off, no acceleration, driver/software feedback, laser vs optical.

 

[daze23]

A 1070 is much more than adequate for 1080p gaming. It's basically a rebranded Titan X. I think a 1080 is way overkill for 1080p. You would be future proof for several years though. But the same can probably be said for the 1070. If it was me, I'd get the 1070. It's nearly twice as fast as your 980 if you overclock it. The Titan X is a beast and so would the rebranded 1070.

they're not "rebranded" just because they have similar performance. it's a completely new chipset. AMD had "rebranded" cards that were the same chips with different clock speeds, and other tweaks

 

[GoldenGlove]

Razer DeathAdder Chroma - Multi-Color Ergonomic Gaming Mouse - 10,000 DPI Sensor

• Perfectly designed to fit snugly under your palm, the ergonomic shape of the Razer DeathAdder Chroma gives gamers the most comfortable gaming experience ever, especially during the most testing of battles.
• The Razer DeathAdder Chroma is equipped with a 10,000dpi optical sensor. It is capable of mouse movement speeds of up to 200 inches per second and 50g acceleration.
• Whether your playing at fast or low speeds, the Deathadder Chroma will always respond onscreen with exacting accuracy and the organic fluidity only possible with an optical sensor.
• The Razer DeathAdder Chroma's sensor is also capable of tracking Z-axis to as low as 1mm on most surfaces including glass table tops. This is perfect for low-sense gamers who want to set tracking to cut-off as soon as they lift their mice.
• Chroma lighting with 16.8 million customizable color options Whether you're in the mood for electric blue, pastel pink, or signature Razer green, you can now illuminate your Razer DeathAdder Chroma's scroll wheel and Razer logo just the way you want.

Going to be 60 bucks with next day shipping... Only has 2 thumb buttons on the side, but that seems perfect for me.

 

[Ciggavelli]

they're not "rebranded" just because they have similar performance. it's a completely new chipset. AMD had "rebranded" cards that were the same chips with different clock speeds, and other tweaks

"Rebranded" was the wrong word. I just meant to say it has Titan X performance...