Recent content by b0r

Just got back from Micro Center. Sadly, I knew more than the "BYOS" sales guy when it came to pretty much every topic we spoke about...but not a big deal. Their Mobo deals can't be beaten...I ended up leaving with the ASUS DVD drive, the i5 4690K and the ASUS Sabertooth Z97 Mark 2. I wouldn't...

Y'know, I DO have a MicroCenter....55 miles away, but I have one, nonetheless. Perhaps I should look and see if they have a CPU/Mobo combo that way it's just another hour drive if there's a problem rather than days/weeks with no rig.

And that's why I always find myself back at Anandtech forums. You guys are great. I appreciate all the feedback, honestly. I am just very weary when it comes to Mobo's and spending too much and not getting enough. It's funny how A LOT of components are so "easy" to purchase. PSU: Seasonics...

The last component I need to choose for my rig is the Mobo. One of 2 scenarios exists in the Z97 realm, in my opinion: 1: There aren't enough people purchasing Z97 boards to account for the nitpickers/new builder errors 2: They just aren't reliable? Obviously, I am taking the former. I...

Thanks for the reply! I have actually done a little more research and discovered it MAY be beneficial for me to re-acquire the 144Hz ASUS. That monitor was great for me and the games I was playing at the time. My R9 290 with adjusted settings on the games I am looking forward to playing should...

Hey all, Building another rig. I can't seem to stay away from this scenario at least once a year. I am currently stuck on the monitor. My last 2 builds had 2 Dell U2414H's and the other build had one ASUS VG248QE (144Hz). I have to say, I didn't mind either setup and I am not necessarily a...

This recent build has forced me to order budget z77/z78 parts and compatible peripherals. I've always been the type to have a working test bench and used to order 2 of the volatile type parts (RAM/HD/Etc). I love computers, and I especially love the hunt when an issue arises, but my...

Build from scratch or at the very least buy a CyberPower or XPS or -insert retail boxed name here-. I would not advise using or attempting to use any of those parts. The HD is probably even IDE. The power supply is incapable of anything other than what's currently plugged into it.

So, the new processor came in: Popped it in, no video. I grabbed a 600W Rosewill I've had for 3+ years and plugged everything in: Video for the first time. Went to best buy and got a Thermaltake Smart 850W and price matched Newegg. Completely overkill for my wife's system, but I did not want the...

I am once again reminded why I do not buy "budget" parts. How could I miss that this thing didn't have integrated graphics? When I initially set everything up, the card was installed AND the fans were spinning. It seemed to work just fine. The video card could be dead, but the pci-e power...

Happy 4th everyone! My wife is getting pretty stressed out over this build so I figured I would ask in advance in the event the new CPU doesn't fix our issue. Her build is as follows: ASRock Z77 Pro3 CX600M Corsair PSU Intel i5 3350P Stock Cooler G.Skill Sniper series RAM (2x4GB) (This RAM is...

The LightBoost 2 feature on the ASUS, would I need an Nvidia based card for that or will it work with the 7970 I chose.

No on the i7, get the 3570k i5. See if you can re-assign some of that budget into a better GPU and get a 7970. Take a look at the Fractal Design Define R4 in white. I just got it for $75 (normally $119). http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352025 with the $10 new customer...

I settled on this monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236313 I chose that over the BenQ. Would I be making a mistake in that regard?

Need a gaming headset. Have had 2 pairs of Sennheiser PC 350's in the past and couldn't have been happier. Can't find those anymore. Torn between these two. Any information to help with my decision is appreciated.