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

[2gunsup]

What is it that you like about that Lian Q03B? I am using an Antec ISK 600 and happy with that, but need to build my dad a PC soon and thinking of which case to go with.

The size and how sleek it is while being able to shove a full size psu into it though I'll have to back off until the next gen of gpu's come out. Looks like max length card it can take is 7 inches and at the least I'd like for it to have something as powerful as a 660 / 270.

 

[Liquid]

The size and how sleek it is while being able to shove a full size psu into it though I'll have to back off until the next gen of gpu's come out. Looks like max length card it can take is 7 inches and at the least I'd like for it to have something as powerful as a 660 / 270.

Antec ISK 600 too big for you? I love this damn case personally. I am trying to see if I can change out that blue LED light on the front, but I've never modded a case before.

What cheap ITX case would you recommend? My dad is using this shyt for browsing...no dedicated GPU will be installed.

 

[2gunsup]

One of my favorites cheap itx cases is this one but beware of its PSU though. Its a hit or miss.

www.amazon.com/Linkworld-Electronic-Home-Theater-Media/dp/B0077635W0

How do you properly post Amazon links here

In regards to the ISK 600, I'd rather go with a Corsair 250D. About the same size but you can fit a dual rad all in one cooler in it.

 

[Orbital-Fetus]

One of my favorites cheap itx cases is this one but beware of its PSU though. Its a hit or miss.

www.amazon.com/Linkworld-Electronic-Home-Theater-Media/dp/B0077635W0

How do you properly post Amazon links here

In regards to the ISK 600, I'd rather go with a Corsair 250D. About the same size but you can fit a dual rad all in one cooler in it.

amazon links don't work here.

 

[Liquid]

Anyone ever use the Mad Catz C.T.R.L.R? It feels weird to possibly be looking at a mad catz product to buy, but the compatibility

 

[itsyoung!!]

i need an explanation.

hes playing world of warcraft on an old ass computer because it doesnt really take much to playi t

 

[itsyoung!!]

I couldnt sleep so i went through my PC game downloads that i havent played yet. Put on Out Last,played about 5 mins in,jumped from the TV noise,and turned that shyt right the fukk off.

I heard that game is intense fukk all that

 

[Orbital-Fetus]

i have a network question i think...

i used to be able to see my girl's laptop from my desktop in Start>Computer.
i would see my SSD, HDD and then her laptop would be there as well.
she did a fresh windows install and now i can't see it.

help?

 

[MidniteJay]

Brehs, help me build the cheapest PC. My moms called me up to let me hers got destroyed and asked me to make a new one for her. Budget is $300 (that's how much she's paying me) much appreciated if a PC can come cheaper than that. She's only using it for emails and internet.

 

[daze23]

i have a network question i think...

i used to be able to see my girl's laptop from my desktop in Start>Computer.
i would see my SSD, HDD and then her laptop would be there as well.
she did a fresh windows install and now i can't see it.

help?

she probably has to turn on "network discovery". somewhere there in the "network and sharing" options...

 

[Orbital-Fetus]

Brehs, help me build the cheapest PC. My moms called me up to let me hers got destroyed and asked me to make a new one for her. Budget is $300 (that's how much she's paying me) much appreciated if a PC can come cheaper than that. She's only using it for emails and internet.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4SM1RD5544

 

[MidniteJay]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4SM1RD5544

 

[Orbital-Fetus]

she probably has to turn on "network discovery". somewhere there in the "network and sharing" options...

did that already, still can't see it...

 

[daze23]

Brehs, help me build the cheapest PC. My moms called me up to let me hers got destroyed and asked me to make a new one for her. Budget is $300 (that's how much she's paying me) much appreciated if a PC can come cheaper than that. She's only using it for emails and internet.

probably best to get her a cheap notebook/laptop/tablet

or something like this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...1&cm_re=PPSSAKEQMCVZXJ-_-83-220-628-_-Product

 

[Uh Oh]

Brehs, help me build the cheapest PC. My moms called me up to let me hers got destroyed and asked me to make a new one for her. Budget is $300 (that's how much she's paying me) much appreciated if a PC can come cheaper than that. She's only using it for emails and internet.

Is her computer completely destroyed? You might be able to salvage some parts (hard drive, ram, optical drive) to put into the new build.
You can then look into putting something like this guy's build together:
http://pcpartpicker.com/b/8f8KHx
You can click on each of the parts in that list and it will show you the different stores that carry them and their prices.

You can get a cheaper power supply (price-wise, not quality) for $20-$25, like this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&Tpk=N82E16817139026