Please help me pick remaining components.
Will be used for 3d modeling, Word processing, Web surfing. Not intended to game on much if at all besides an occasional older game like Warcraft 3.
~27" -32" monitor Prefer 2k
CPU Thinking i3 or i5 13400? or maybe new 14th gen?
Keyboard, mouse (prefer...
In the next few months I intend to build a pc to replace my badly outdated i5 4570 previous build.
When originally built I had a geforce 8800gt gpu, then went to a 750ti, now a 1060 6gb that I would like to use in the new build until I can find a good deal on a 3060ti or similar.
The rest of...
I'm kinda leaning towards a gtx1060 or gtx1070.
Does cable type used matter or affect card output? I used dvi cable to old monitor and now using hdmi cable to new monitor.
I mainly play Warcraft 3 and starcraft 2 on medium settings but just upgraded to a better 25" monitor and would like better graphics if at all possible. Some games with lots going on the game lags so I've had to put on lowest settings to get by.
My current build is-
Asrock h97 motherboard
I5...
mobo/cpu/cooler ram pending.
Old Q6600 GO build. (Located at zipcode 53963 Wisconsin)
Been collecting dust many years now and it's time to clean house.
Power supply failed after a bad storm/surge. I believe rest was ok but decided to build a new faster computer at the time. If I recall...
I have an old I5 4590 build.
I have been using a newer acer aspire laptop but want a desktop again for light gaming.
Warcraft 3 and Starcraft 2.
My old parts I'm thinking of trying to use
NZXT source 220 classic case with a buttload of fans installed.
Antec 650 true power classic psu
Crucial...
Speed is my last concern. I've been dealing with 2mbps for many months because its I'm sick of unplugging and restarting everything most of the time. If I'm downloading a big file then I do, otherwise just deal with slow connection.
Main concern really is amount of devices and range.
C7 still...
AC = Range extender?
What is typical range on any of the ones I listed or the AC1600?
I don't understand what differences are between these or how to know what to pick.
Budget is about $100, but obviously cheaper is better as long as it doesn't suck range wise or take a crap in a year.
I am complete noob with routers and need a new one. I've had two in my life. An old linksys wired and then a WRT54GL Linksys for many years. Recently the router needs to be shut off and restarted to get half speed net. Usually after a day or less I'm fown to 2mbps or less download speed on my...
Mainly just looking at feasibility and rough cost estimate maybe insite if its a waste of time or good idea to pursue. If I get laid off this summer or go on strike I'll hopefully be able to do some of it myself. We'll see.
Basicly I'm lookimg for a searchable reveiw site for transactions with...
because its a better chance to ask than not and more likely to ask an engineer to build a rocket that a sewing instructor. just a thought
I asked because nobody I know personally has even heard of heatware, and just makes more sense to mention my idea to someone more likely familiar with it and...
I have another idea. Tell her you are too busy writing a program for me. Most likely you are familiar with heatware. I've been trying to find someone to make something very similar but for everything, not just computer parts. Possibly in website form and or android app form.
Could be profitable...
I Have a WRT54GL router that's been good to me for many years without issue. I just built a new windows 7 desktop and now my wired connection is at 2-5mbps through router. I've tried everything I've come accross searching so far with no luck.
Anybody have any ideas? I use my wireless with my...
something to do with the router, bypassed it, speedtest was 46kbps. I'll look into it more later.
I'd post pics, but not sure how on here. Computer is running well what is a good operating cpu temp?
Trying to decide if I need aftermarket cooler or not.
Tried out that Total War 2 Rome. It's...
No idea. Bios program downloaded drivers to usb drive, I started windows and it had a setup file. Clicked that, it installed and restarted and internet worked. I didn't realize it was that slow right away and after a few installs and restarts. Did troubleshooting thing, says drivers are working...
Great now issues with transfering windows 7 to this computer from my old and putting xp back on that.
Wish me luck on phone activation
update- windows activated, but Lan still slow as heck.
Tried new cable, router is old linksys, but shouldn't be an issue because my old computer wasn't that...
only thing I'm having issues with is the Lan. darn thing is SLOW. 1mbps downloading average on starcraft 2 update and my speedtest showed 2.8mbps max. Any ideas?
so far so good. I installed it and its running right now. So nice typing this from a keyboard again instead of my phone.The drivers are downloading for the 750 right now. crazy they are like 300+mb.
I removed the mobo from old computer and didn't see any cooked spots, and seemed to boot up with...
No, mobo utility like in bios downloads latest drivers from net to a usb then install them from usb in windows after. Only need lan drivers for windows. Not in bios. It worked great, just really slow. Up and running on net now, firefox installed. Audio and videocard drivers next. 90% of the...
Thought my dvd drive was IDE but it wasn't, so I didn't order one right away. Well old one was always on the fritz, but got me by. Not this time. Won't read disk to install lan drivers. Thankfully this mobo is awesome. It has a utility to download them to usb and install. Doing that now. It sure...
So far so good. Parts arrived today a day later than planned due to bad weather. Spent about 90 min taking my time putting it all together tonight after work.
So far-
Board is a little cramped. Unable to install or remove memory with a video card installed because tabs for memory are up tight...
LOL awesome. Prolly cost them more to get it back than it costs to send you a new one. I got a free pellet gun that way. Brand new gun, seals were bad contacted the place I bought it from didn't hear back two days later so I contacted manufacturer who emailed back within the hour with a prepaid...
Hmm. I thought that whole metal rack for hds was mounted back further in my case.
Yes, I noticed and have hd mounting brackets used on both sides.
Fans mounted same as yours.
Edit nvm. That inch gap was test fitting a hard drive before I mounted the fans. Now that they are in there, the gap is...
There is atleast an inch between the front of hard drives and back of fans which are mounted where they should be. There is about 5/8" between mesh where fans mount and the mesh of the front cover which is where I will place a filter media to prevent dust from entering the case. I don't mind...
I got all fans mounted up in the case. Two 120 intake front 120 intake side, 140 exhaust back of top, 120 exhaust back. Pretty nice case. But 1/3 as thick or heavy as my old case. Old case drive mounts are much nicer too. I don't like how far back the hard drives stick back into case. When they...
Mx100 128gb
Should be enough for windows 7, warcraft 3 and starcraft 2 installs. Wont have much on it besides that.
How full is too full?
Everthing I've seen says mx100 will drop in price shortly because new better faster models coming out or are out.
Maybe pick up another later if need be...
Looked at those. Too much needs online use.
Found a lenovo x201 2.5ghz i5 128gb ssd 4gb ddr and windows 7 pro for $150 local.
Good deal? Would this be fast enough or better spending another $50 for something faster?
Ordered an ssd from newegg for $62.99 a couple days ago and before I even got it, tiger direct has it on sale for $69.99 and a $20 off promo code bringing it to $49.99
I did live chat and sent email link with promo code and end price.
Chat rep at newegg said promo codes aren't honored by ironegg...
Been going to 3 different ones for years. Only computer I've ever seen I bought for parts over 15 years ago. Been trying craigslist tho and will check garage sales if I don't find one before they start.
Looking for a 450w or so working psu to try in my old q6600 rig that just fried. The old psu went up in smoke and don't know what caused it. I don't want to try my new build psu incase something else took it out. Just want to see if the old mobo and stuff works or if that's fried too.
Pm me if...