Computer Build 2012 - Part 2 - Christmas!

[BulletProofGeek]

seriously u can afford a i7 a SSD and a 2TB HDD but not a better graphix card like a hd 7970 or hd 6870?

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@BulletProofGeek First off, check the upload date; the 7970 wasn't out yet. Second, I got the 6850 only temporarily. It was on sale for $110 when I got it. I'm going to sell it once Kepler comes out and get something like a GTX 660.

[BulletProofGeek]

@XxYouGotJakedxX 6850 is always 120 so how is 110 a sale?

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@BulletProofGeek All of the 6850s were $150+ back in December.

[cryptsys]

there was no reason for you to get the 2600K with a 6850 mid range GPU...

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@cryptsys Yeah there was. This isn't a gaming build. It's mostly for video editing/3D rendering. Yeah I do some gaming, but I only have 4 games. They all run at 60fps maxed out  so I'm fine with that. Plus with Kepler coming out in the next few months, I'll probably sell this and buy something like a GTX 670.

[cryptsys]

@XxYouGotJakedxX if it was for 3d rendering you wouldve gotten a higher gpu... please dont throw around words if you dont know what you're saying.

[cryptsys]

@XxYouGotJakedxX and a 5900rpm HDD is god awful slow for video editing... i have at the very least the wd cab black 64mb cache 1tb's @ 7200rpm...

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@cryptsys The GPU doesn't help AT ALL in 3D rendering. It's only for playback. And for the hard drive, I got it on sale during Black Friday it was only $70. HDD prices are insane due to floods in Thailand. Once they go back down I'll get a faster hard drive and use my current one as a backup. So pleasedon't tell me what to buy if you don't know the situation :)

[peet88ember]

@XxYouGotJakedxX If you're usign a PC for rendering, quadro(nvidia) is the best option for modeling there are a big range price/performance cards. CPU does all the jod. BUT that is too obsolete now. GPU rendering is the best way to render with Octane or Vray RT. SO nvidia you can get a pricey quadro 4000 at minimum, or a nvidia GT 560 o GT 560. is 10 times faster than your 5900 2600k mix.

So pleasedon't tell me what you buy if you don't know the situation :)

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@peet88ember Wow nice copy and paste, that doesn't even make sense as I wasn't telling you what to buy. First, I'm not dropping $750 on graphics card. I actually paid for my build, not saying you didn't, so yes I actually care about value. And If you actually read my reply, you would see that I'm upgrading to Kepler and getting a faster hard drive when prices go back down. The 5900rpm hdd and the 6850 are only temporary. Ok?

[peet88ember]

@XxYouGotJakedxX you'll need a new CPU for the kepler.

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@peet88ember If I want to get the most out of it then yes, but it stills works in 2.0 slots.

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@peet88ember Lol ignore the first part I misread it. But seriously, why the copy and paste?

[linglingjr]

pfft brw stupid auto correct...

[linglingjr]

hows the wireless adaptor treating you? I might get one for my up coming gaming rig. awesome intro too brw

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@linglingjr Sorry for responding so late, but someone flagged your comment as spam. It's been working out great so far! The only issues I've been having is with my wireless connection itself, but not the adapter. I have no complains so far!

[linglingjr]

@XxYouGotJakedxX yeah my newegg order came in yesterday I got two adaptors they do work fine... y u make fun of the 6850? I just got one too you really don't need anything better with a good CPU it can play everything maxed out.

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@linglingjr Don't get my wrong, the 6850 is an awesome card! I love it so far for gaming, but it's just not enough for my video editing and 3D modeling.

[4REALGAM3R]

why do get a board with PCIe 3.0 and put a 6850 in it LAWL

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@4REALGAM3R only ivy bridge supports pci-e 3.0...

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@4REALGAM3R Well that and x79...

[cfdgsxgfsdfg]

hey man did you do your own intro ?

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@cfdgsxgfsdfg yup :)

[cfdgsxgfsdfg]

@XxYouGotJakedxX will you make a similar one for me i will pay you for it,

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@cfdgsxgfsdfg yes go on my channel and on the side there is an order form. fill it out and i will make it for you :)

[cfdgsxgfsdfg]

@XxYouGotJakedxX oh didnt know you actually had a service, how could i contact i dont want to spam your videos i cant pm you on youtube to and i have only msn.

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@cfdgsxgfsdfg PMing me on YouTube works. i would say skype but since you only have msn then that's not an option :(

[superliontiger12]

First time i see someone buying Windows 7 for a computer build xD

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@superliontiger12 haha lol xD

[Karuvatto]

Ohhh~! You've got the same set up I'm getting. I have a question, does your fan fit in the motherboard? The full Frio (With both fans)?

From other unboxing videos of the motherboard, it looked as if the heat sinks on the other side of the RAM slots would get in the way.

Mind telling me if it does?

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@Karuvatto It fits, but barely. My RAM (G. Skill Ripjaws Z) is 40mm tall with the heatsinks, and it barely fits. So If you wanted to get something like the Corsair Vengeance, it wouldn't work. You could always get the LP version though...

[Karuvatto]

@XxYouGotJakedxX Omg thanks for the fast response <3 I've been getting so nervous if it would fit or not.

The ram I'm getting has heat spreaders, not heat sinks - but that's not my concern.

On various unboxing videos of this motherboard, there's 2 gold triangle things on the left and top side of the motherboard, I figure you could keep the Frio's right side fan on but I wondered if you could have both of the fans on

So in short, do both of the fans fit? Or do you have only one?

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@Karuvatto You mean the northbridge heatsink? Yes both fans fit fine :)

[Karuvatto]

@XxYouGotJakedxX Thanks for the response :D

My concerns are gone now. Was afraid they wouldn't fit =)

[Karuvatto]

@XxYouGotJakedxX That's neat :D

Has your setup been good to you? =) Sounds like a pretty good build

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@Karuvatto Yeah it's been actually more than I expected! I didn't think I could play certain games, and I think I went a little overkill with 16GB of RAM haha xD

[Karuvatto]

@XxYouGotJakedxX Yeah I hear you only need like 8GB, 16GB is overkill :O but who knows maybe in 2 years time 16GB will be a recommended =)

[snapsalot]

@Karuvatto I max out 8 gigs ram without even trying. 16 can be maxed too at times. I kinda want to go 32 gigs to be honest.

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@snapsalot what do you need 32 gigs for? lol xD

[snapsalot]

@XxYouGotJakedxX First you get the 32 gigs then you rule the world.

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@snapsalot Then get 64 gigs and rule the universe :o

[snapsalot]

@XxYouGotJakedxX Damn you pinky!

[TJRDesigns]

Ooh nice case, I have the white one and I love it!

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@TJRDesigns Awesome! Can I ask you, what is your fan setup?

[TJRDesigns]

@XxYouGotJakedxX Erm Just the fans that came as standard with the case, So: 1 large exhaust fan, 2 Side fans and one rear fan.. it stays very cool too.. Its like an air conditioner unit :D

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@TJRDesigns Lol ok thanks :D

[MM168NSX]

is the ASUS VS247H good for gaming?

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@MM168NSX I only gamed for about an hour the other day, but in that short time period it I didn't see any issues! No ghosting (at least I couldn't tell!), really good colors imo. So I would say yes It's great for gaming. Here's a link to all of its specs: newegg(dot)com/Product/Product­.aspx?Item=N82E16824236174&Tpk­=asus%20vs247h

[xXKYKYXx99]

please record assembling the PC, if you can. I like to watch does Videos (:

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@xXKYKYXx99 Sure I can do that! It might not be pretty since I've never done it before, but it should be entertaining watching me fail haha xD

[xXTheBurns2211Xx]

You are a fucking genius

[Casmatik]

HDD 5900RMP and 6850 with i7 2600k it's a joke ?

you could have much better

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@Casmatik how could I've done better and why is the 6850 a joke? I got the hdd on sale for like $60. I'm not dropping $150 for a hdd...When prices go back down I'll probably use that 5900rpm hdd as a backup/storage.

[GFXnStuff]

@Casmatik I wouldn't be talking there bud. You have a 6850 too and plus his rig rapes the shit out of yours...so fuck off

[Casmatik]

@GFXnStuff

i have a 6850 for a little config

with 2600k, he could take a HD6970 or GTX570

I just think his pc isn't balanced

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@Casmatik I'm not building a gaming pc so I don't need that high-end of a graphics card. The 6850 is more than enough for me...

[xbdayx]

@GFXnStuff :troll:

[xLilWhiteMan]

Get it

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@xLilWhiteMan get office? lol

[xLilWhiteMan]

@XxYouGotJakedxX Glimpsed at windows 7. Dammmn

[DaDarkGaming]

Nice, Yes very...

[XxYouGotJakedxX]

@DaDarkGaming how's your build going along!?

[DaDarkGaming]

@XxYouGotJakedxX I'm using it actually.. Skype me if you want to see it