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  1. bloodandsoil

    New Build - About to Press BUY

    Anyone have experience with the Cryorig H5 Universal? Or the Cryorig H7 Tower Cooler?
  2. bloodandsoil

    New Build - About to Press BUY

    what about the Be Quiet! Dark Rock 3: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Dark-Rock-Cooler-LGA775/dp/B00HPX7IKU/ref=lp_7923168011_1_13?srs=7923168011&ie=UTF8&qid=1472304811&sr=8-13
  3. bloodandsoil

    New Build - About to Press BUY

    Okay thanks for the replies so far. I realize I am missing a CPU cooler. Can you suggest the one that would be the MOST QUIET?
  4. bloodandsoil

    New Build - About to Press BUY

    Hey, I just would like a sanity check here to make sure that I've got it all right and there's nothing that is really wrong. Or, if you have a GOOD suggestion about changing something please let me know. I already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and headphones. Here is the build: Motherboard...
  5. bloodandsoil

    DDR4 memory selection for z170 system

    Hey guys, I see lots of votes for the 3200Mhz option. In the QVL for my motherboard--an Asus Z170-Pro--it says quote "When running XMP at DDR4 3200 MHz or higher, the system’s stability depends on the CPU’s capabilities". Here is the QVL if you want to see...
  6. bloodandsoil

    DDR4 memory selection for z170 system

    Hm, this sounds like an excellent idea for a review. An i7-6700k with a single GTX 980 Ti and then test how minimum FPS performance scales in games with different speeds of DDR4, from like 2133 Mhz up to 4000 Mhz. I think this is a way more common configuration (having only a single video...
  7. bloodandsoil

    DDR4 memory selection for z170 system

    In that case, would I want a 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) or (4 x 4 GB)?
  8. bloodandsoil

    DDR4 memory selection for z170 system

    The Techspot DDR4 review is very interesting but it looks like the entire testing was done with two GeForce GTX 980 Ti cards. In my case, I'll only be using a single GTX 980 Ti. I wish there was a review that shows gaming performance with memory scaling on an i7-6700k with only a single GTX...
  9. bloodandsoil

    DDR4 memory selection for z170 system

    BonzaiDuck and UsandThem, I looked at the configurator from G.SKILL but unfortunately it does not include the Asus Z170-Pro. Dasa2, I really have no use for memory other than for gaming. I thought perhaps 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) would future-proof my system for several years, since I guess games...
  10. bloodandsoil

    DDR4 memory selection for z170 system

    Hello, it's been a while since I built my last computer and now I'm researching a new build. This topic is a question about DDR4 memory selection. So far I have selected the Asus Z170-PRO motherboard and an i7-6700K CPU. I think it's correct (if I'm wrong please let me know) that this bus...
  11. bloodandsoil

    DDR4 memory selection for z170 system

    Hello, it's been a while since I built my last computer and now I'm researching a new build. This topic is a question about DDR4 memory selection. So far I have selected the Asus Z170-PRO motherboard and an i7-6700K CPU. I think it's correct (if I'm wrong please let me know) that this bus...
  12. bloodandsoil

    Need Help Picking new LGA1151 motherboard

    Hi, I'm building a new computer that will have an Intel Core i7-6700, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, and a Samsung 950 Pro M.2 SSD. I will not be overclocking at all and I will only be using 1 video card. The Realtek ALC1150 audio chipset is a must. And it would be preferable to have the...
  13. bloodandsoil

    Laptop Cooler?

    What is the best laptop cooler with a max budget of $50? This is for a 15" widescreen laptop that constantly shuts off when playing games.
  14. bloodandsoil

    CPU upgrade for homebuilt PC

    Would an Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz for $195 be a worthwhile upgrade to my existing CPU? Or slightly less expensive, an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz for $168? Would either of those 2 processors offer much of a CPU performance improvement over my existing Intel Core 2...
  15. bloodandsoil

    CPU upgrade for homebuilt PC

    Would this work? Core 2 Quad Q9650 I found one new in retail box for $329.
  16. bloodandsoil

    CPU upgrade for homebuilt PC

    I have an application that is CPU bottlenecked and it is worth it to just upgrade the CPU for this application. I don't have the budget at the moment to do a motherboard/CPU/memory upgrade on this system. So, back to my original topic: What would be the best CPU to put into my existing...
  17. bloodandsoil

    CPU upgrade for homebuilt PC

    Greetings fellow PC builders, What would be the best CPU upgrade that fits my motherboard and memory? My system has an Asus P5B-Deluxe motherboard and 4 GB of PC2 6400 Crucial Ballistix memory. The current CPU is an Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz.
  18. bloodandsoil

    Mini-ATX No Moving Parts Build Vision

    I am researching components for building a micro-ATX computer with no moving parts. I have the build centered around the Mobile Intel® QS57 Express Chipset with the Intel® Core™ i7-680UM Processor. I will be adding a fan-less power supply and solid state hard drive to the build as well...
  19. bloodandsoil

    DVI or HDMI ?

    Ah, seems there is not a clear consensus on this issue. Maybe this is food for a new Anandtech article? I'd like to see the comparison done right.
  20. bloodandsoil

    DVI or HDMI ?

    Well I guess there are 3 components that could factor in...the panel, the video chip, and the interface cable. I guess counting 4 would include your eyeball sensory intake and 5 would be your brain perception. Now that I think of it, there could be more factors (smaller) like loose screw or...
  21. bloodandsoil

    DVI or HDMI ?

    Currently I have the DVI hooked up and the colors are very true to my eyes.
  22. bloodandsoil

    DVI or HDMI ?

    I have audio through the onboard chipset (Asus P5B-Deluxe motherboard, circa 2007). I am considering installing a PCI sound card upgrade.
  23. bloodandsoil

    DVI or HDMI ?

    Hello, I have a video card and a monitor that support DVI and HDMI and I have both cables. What are the differences...which is better...which should I use? Video Card = ATI Technologies Inc RV770 [Radeon HD 4850] rev 0 Monitor = NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2 20.1" native resolution 1680x1050...
  24. bloodandsoil

    Need laptop to fit these parameters

    Bump. Anyone? Thanks.
  25. bloodandsoil

    Need laptop to fit these parameters

    1. Under $900 2. Dedicated 3D graphics unit 3. Intel CPU ... Maybe an Intel Core 2 Duo (Wolfdale) variety E8xxx or E7xxx ... or maybe a Core i5 Lynnfield? I do not at all want a Centrino or Pentium or an SiS or an AMD. 4. No less than 15" screen 5. Mostly used for web browsing...
  26. bloodandsoil

    P45/P55 Chipset with E6600 Conroe

    My old motherboard died and I want to upgrade it. I have and Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz with Crucial Ballistix 4 x 1GB PC2 6400 4-4-4-12, 2.2V. Could I get a motherboard with a P55 chipset, or just a P45?
  27. bloodandsoil

    Rain on motherboard

    Ok good news. Thanks for clearing that up. By the way, I'm glad that back in 2007 I bought components that would be upgradeable in the future. How does this $95 motherboard look as a replacemement for my system? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128372 Edit: Oh, and I'm...
  28. bloodandsoil

    Rain on motherboard

    What do you think about this one for $96? http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131347 It's an ASUS P5Q SE PLUS LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard. Its the only one listed on newegg that has a P45 chipset and supports a 1066 FSB. Do you think my RAM could support FSB of...
  29. bloodandsoil

    Fanless Power Supplies

    I'm researching building a PC that has no moving parts. I'm asking for recommendations for fanless zero decibal power supplies that have enough watts to support a low-end video card (like an Radeon 4850), an SSD storage drive, ATX motherboard. That's about it.
  30. bloodandsoil

    Rain on motherboard

    Some more thoughts: Would my memory and CPU support a motherboard with the P45 chipset and ICH10 southbridge?
  31. bloodandsoil

    Rain on motherboard

    Hello everyone, I did a very stupid thing and left my window open and when I left it rained. Some water got into my PC and now it does not work. The power supply turns on and the power LED stays lit up, but the monitor remains black. Pressing the power button for 10 seconds does not work...
  32. bloodandsoil

    GeForce 9800 GTX+ / GeForce GTS 250

    What EXACTLY is the difference between the GeForce 9800 GTX+ and the GeForce GTS 250 (other than the name or price)?
  33. bloodandsoil

    Best CPU Upgrade for my System

    I actually already have 4 x 1GB PC2 6400 4-4-4-12, 2.2V. I just forgot to update my profile. And my budget for a CPU upgrade is around $150.
  34. bloodandsoil

    Best CPU Upgrade for my System

    I want to upgrade my CPU and want to know what is the best one I can get for my system. I have this: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz ASUS P5B Deluxe Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1GB PC2 6400 4-4-4-12, 2.2V What would be the best CPU I can get for this system? Thanks.
  35. bloodandsoil

    Video Card Advice Please

    How exactly is the 260 better than the 9800GTX+? From looking at the FPS benchmarks, I don't see the 260 being much better. If I were to go with the 9800 GTX+, I would probably go with the 512 MB version. I wouldn't be going over 1680x1050 which is the native resolution of my monitor. I...
  36. bloodandsoil

    Video Card Advice Please

    That brings me back to a question from my OP. How is the GTX 260 better than the 9800 GTX+?
  37. bloodandsoil

    Video Card Advice Please

    I checked the BFG site and I am not covered by the warranty since I never registered the video card.
  38. bloodandsoil

    Video Card Advice Please

    Hello experts, My BFG 8800 GTX recently crapped out and so I am in the market to buy a replacement video card for my PC (Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 and 4 GB memory). My budget is around $150 and I (unfortunately) require an Nvidia card since the linux ATI drivers are not up to snuff (yet)...
  39. bloodandsoil

    Dell power supply enough for Radeon 4670?

    Well from what I gather, this is a 375W power supply. Not sure how many amps per rail it delivers. Knowing Dell, it's probably a rather cheap part. I don't even think it has connectors that would plug into the external power of the video card. Not sure about that though. ETA: I just...
  40. bloodandsoil

    Dell power supply enough for Radeon 4670?

    Will the power supply in a Dell XPS 410 be enough to power a Radeon HD 4670 video card?