QUOTE(LuRu @ Nov 16 2016, 10:15 PM)
Hi to all sifus!
Recently been thinking of upgrading my GPU and getting a 144hz monitor as well.
So I was thinking that I might as well get a Free sync monitor to boot because G-Sync is.. erm.. expensive
Budget : 2.0 - 2.5k (for both card + monitor)
Current Rig :
Asrock H97M Pro 4
i5 4440
Corsair, 8gb ram
1TB HDD
240 GB Intel 530
GTX 750 Ti
FSP 550W PSU
Cooler Master K380
So I was thinking that I should get an RX 480 and perhaps AOC 24” G2460PF from E-Tech?
Or should I get a different card?
What about G-Sync? Is it really the bomb and I should just suck it and pay more for it?
Thanks in advance!
They both are having similar purposes which is to reduce input lag, smooth out the gameplay etc but GSync is expensive due to "proprietary" technology status.
If you want to fit both requirements in your budget then AMD is the only way to go.
QUOTE(IceXenz @ Nov 16 2016, 11:46 PM)
Hey guys, been lurking around this forum for a while and would appreciate some feedback on this build. Mainly going to use it for gaming, 2d art, torrenting & surfing the net)
(CPU) Intel Core i5 6500
(mobo) Gigabyte B150M
(HDD) WD Blue 1TB
(SDD) Kingston SSDNow UV400 240SSD
(PSU) Superflower Leadex Gold 550W
(RAM) ?
(GPU) ?
(Chassis) ?
I haven't exactly included a budget ballpark figure as I don't really know how much I ought to be targeting and as you might've guessed, I'm still undecided about the last three. Also, since this is my very first time attempting to build a PC, I have a few questions that hopefully somebody could help me out with:
1. will I need any additional components to connect to my home wifi?
2. just wondering how it will compare to a laptop? i'm using an i7 16gb dell xps 13. haven't really played around with many desktops so i'm curious.
3. i've been reading up that i'll probably only need a screwdriver and some thermal paste to build the PC. am i missing out anything crucial?
4. the area i live in is quite prone to lightning. would it be advisable for me to get some power surge plug for the PC?
5. i'll be in and out of the country intermittently and the PC might not be switched on for 2 months at a time. would this potentially slow down/ spoil it?
6. is it worth it even building with these stats or would it be more economical for me to buy a premade PC?
7. okay, last question. would it make sense if i opted for a Dell U2515H or U2715H monitor? i have this idea of using the monitor interchangeably for this PC and as a second screen for my laptop (depending on which one i'm using at the moment). is it even feasible for me to use a monitor like this?
Sorry if some of these questions are in the wrong thread (I hope they aren't!), I'd appreciate tons if somebody pointed me in the right directions, and of course, many thanks for even reading through this post!
1. Yes, you need either PCIe WiFi adapter or USB WiFi adapter to connect to your own WiFi AP.
2. Well, many benefits by going for desktop path. Better specs, upgrade room, aesthetic, fancy accessories etc
If you are a gamer and want to have the best level of gaming graphics details and high frame rate then desktop grade GPU is the only way to go at much affordable price (10 series GPU on laptop is a good idea overall but the price is a let down for almost every gamer, GTX1060 on laptop will cost at least 6k and you can already get GTX1080 with this amount of money).
3. Screwdriver (yes), thermal paste (not really needed as the new CPU does come with thermal paste pre-applied unless you plan to use 3rd party thermal paste).
4. If you don't mind spending your cash for it then it would be a good addition/protection to your hardware
5. No, just don't install water cooler in your rig for potential liquid leak, but bear in mind you will get huge amount of Windows Update after you leave your rig unattended for over a very long period of time which may slow down the performance of the PC when they are being installed into your PC (unless you disable Windows Update and other background/software updates etc but not recommended).
6. Prebuilt OEM PC is just a rip-off, the specs are nowhere close with a custom build PC
7. Dell UltraSharp monitors are really eye candy especially the thin bezel and good color calibration/reproduction, I am an UltraSharp user as well for quite a few years already and I love it very much, look for U2717D instead of U2715H, it is a new model with a better design overall.
Nov 14 2016, 09:54 AM
), while Haswell i7 is all > 1.2k unless you get those OEM/bulk units.
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