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Yeah, that was my main concern—whether using a portable charger might actually mess with the battery on my Dell XPS 13. Thanks for clearing that up 🙏
My current power bank sits at 72.36Wh, so if I really need it, it should probably handle at least one full charge 👍
Alright 👍 this isn't going to be my main way of charging—it’s more about having an extra option ready just in case—while also giving me some peace of mind that I won't end up damaging the battery in my MacBook. 🙂
wiredotter14 said:What does it actually say on the power bank regarding the V and A output?
For USB-C:
Type C PD output: DC 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A
The power bank is a RAVPower RP-PB095—just in case that helps.
Hey everyone. I've got a Dell XPS 13 that came with a 61W charger—but I was wondering, would it actually work if I tried using a 45W PD portable charger instead? 🤔
Hey there. I managed to save up a bit more while waiting to pull the trigger on a new desktop—it was finally time—so my total budget is sitting at $4333, which includes the case from the original post (the Corsair Carbide 540, roughly $367).
I was wondering if it’s possible to squeeze an i7 and a GTX 1080 into the build Amy Vaughn12 suggested, or if maybe someone has a newer configuration that fits within this price range?
analogtiger19 said:Well, look—the Intel Core i5-8400 is a 6-core processor... I mean, it’s hard to imagine it being anything less than "enough."
Fair enough. Glad to hear it, though—thanks so much for the help. 🙏
analogtiger19 said:In the build being suggested, Amy Vaughn12 actually specified 2x8GB...
My bad—sorry about that, 😵that was my mistake.
Actually, I guess my question was really just focused on the processor 👍--nothing else.
Ryan Hayes82 said:Regarding the processor—there’s a chance you might have to wait a bit longer...
Intel Core i5-8400 (9MB Cache, 2.80GHz)
MSI Z370-A Pro
Gigabyte GTX1060 WindForce OC 6GB, 6 GB DDR5
2x DDR4 8GB (1x8GB) PC4-1700 2133MHz CL15 Kingston Value
SSD 240GB PNY CS900, SATA3
Toshiba P300 High-Performance, 3.5", 7200RPM, 64MB Cache
550W FSP Fortron/Source Raider power supply, ATX 2.3, RA550
8,$1.75
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The waiting part isn't really an issue for me—I was already planning to tackle this over the first month, maybe even the second.
I'll most likely follow that recommendation.
One thing I forgot to mention in my initial post, though—it's about my design work.
The rig is primarily for gaming, but I'd also be using it for some drawing in AutoCAD 2D and Archicad (though less frequently).
So, my question is—is the i5 sufficient for that? (Mainly asking because of the AutoCAD requirements)
Hey everyone. You all helped me pick out my laptop and speakers a few years back, so now that I'm looking to build a new desktop, I was hoping you could lend me a hand (again😉) with a parts list. My budget is sitting around $7,000—$2667—though I'm skipping the case since I've already set my sights on a Corsair Carbide Air 540 (I'll probably grab it from Micro Center or Newegg, as they usually have it in stock)
. The main goal is gaming, though I'll be doing some graphic design too. I definitely want to stick with an Intel processor and an NVIDIA card.
Maybe just let that one stay as it is.
Thanks so much, everyone—you’ve been a huge help. 👍
Best, 🙂
Kimberly Gomez34 said:It would work, but why on earth would you drop nearly $867 on that RAM? You could just grab two of these or four of these instead.
That extra speed isn't even going to give you any noticeable boost click here.
Besides, your motherboard and CPU are natively rated for 2133MHz anyway; anything higher is just an overclock profile (using XMP in the BIOS).
8 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, DDR4 Memory Specs
Memory Types DDR4 1333/1600/2133
http://ark.intel.com/products/82932/...up-to_3_60-GHz
Save your money; spending 100 USD on this would be throwing it right out the window.
EDIT
When it comes to gaming, there’s honestly not much difference between an Intel Core i7-4790K and an i7-5820K. In most games, you won't see a huge gap even comparing an i5 to an i7, or sometimes even an i3. It's the same deal with DDR3 versus DDR4 (as you can see in the link provided). The only exception is if you're doing professional work with heavy software—though even then, the margin isn't massive.click—you've got Photoshop under Adobe.
Then again, like others have pointed out, that $18,000 price gap between those i7 chips is a massive ocean to cross. Sure, you get more expensive memory and a better motherboard, but that $18,000😬 is just overkill.
Fair enough. I wasn't actually planning on buying the expensive one—I was mostly just curious about how it worked.
So, just to wrap this up—between X99 and Z97, which one would you pick?
crimsonstag84 said:Given how things look with CPUs right now, you probably won't need to swap out that 5820K for another 6 or 7 years.
That's the part I'm most stuck on—🤔
it’s a new processor, which is what you said—and the price gap isn't too massive, I guess, +-$33.
As far as gaming goes, I shouldn't run into any issues there.
But if you could walk me through this DDR4 thing regarding the X99 motherboard... if I were to go with X99 right now, I'd probably just grab some cheaper memory, like 4x4GB—they're pretty pricey at the moment—but I want to know my options if I decide to upgrade later.
For instance, on this ASUS board
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/X99A/overview/, could I use something like Kingston 3000 MHz RAM?
http://www.newegg.com/p/product_info.php?product_id=15599If you could clear that up for me.
I've sorted out the rest of the components based on previous comments.
Thanks, everyone. 👍
Kimberly Gomez34 said:Regarding that first build—I don't really see the point of getting $767. Even 1,300 USD feels like an overkill, especially since you opted for a budget SSD in the 16,500 USD build 🤷
That power supply is massive overkill. A decent 550-650W Gold unit would handle dual GTX 980s without breaking a sweat, let alone just one
Fair enough—that’s exactly why I mentioned going with the pricier options.🤔
Maybe swap in an ASUS Maximus Z97 or something similar along with a 650W Gold PSU, then take the savings and put them toward an SSD—like that Samsung 850 Series SSD you mentioned earlier. 🙏
Also, if you don't mind me asking: which do you think is better, an MSI card or an ASUS Strix GTX 980?
Alright, I'm stuck between two paths—Z97 or X99. I've been doing some digging online, and for my specific needs (mostly gaming), everyone seems to be pointing me toward the Z97. If I jump over to the X99, I suspect I might not actually tap into its full potential—given that I'll be gaming and doing some CAD work, maybe even some Corel or Adobe stuff. To make sure the Z97 setup lasts me maybe five or six years, I've picked out higher-end components, whereas the X99 build is more of a middle-of-the-road approach. I'd love your take so I can finally settle this dilemma.😁
z97
1 x ASUS Z97-DELUXE, Intel Socket 1150
1 x Intel Core i7-4790K (4.00GHz,1MB,8MB,88W,1150) Box
1 x DDR3 16GB (2x8GB) Corsair, 1600MHz, CML16GX3M2A160C9, 9-9-9-24
1 x MSI GTX 980 Gaming 4GB GDDR5, GTX 980 GAMING 4G, 256 bit
1 x Kingston SSD 120GB HyperX Fury, 2.5", SATA 3 6G
1 x Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB, SATA III, 64MB Cache
1 x Corsair Hydro Series H110, liquid CPU cooling, 280mm top-mounted
1 x Corsair AX Series, 860 Watt full modular PSU, ATX PSU
1 x Corsair Air 540, Mid Tower Case, black
$5535
x99
1 x MSI GTX 980 Gaming 4GB GDDR5, GTX 980 GAMING 4G, 256 bit
1 x Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB, SATA III, 64MB Cache
1 x Corsair Hydro Series H110, liquid CPU cooling, 280mm top-mounted
1 x Corsair AX Series, 860 Watt full modular PSU, ATX PSU
1 x Corsair Air 540, Mid Tower Case, black
1 x Gigabyte GA-X99-Gaming 5, Intel Socket 2011-v3, Intel X99 Extreme
1 x Intel Core i7-5820K 3.30GHz,1.5MB,15MB,140 W,2011-3 without cooler
4 x DDR4 4GB (1x4GB) Crucial, 2133MHz, CT4G4DFS8213
1 x Samsung 850 Series SSD, 120 GB, 2.5"
$5891
@Robert Rodriguez2 - the laptop is basically sold—it’s staying "in the family" 😁 just so we can settle on a price $333 —which is why I was asking here to see if anyone else had suggestions
@crimsonstag84I was thinking about going with the Corsair Air 540 case and pairing it with the Corsair Hydro Series H110 liquid cooler.
You’re right about the laptop. As for the budget—I don't necessarily have to blow through the full 18,000 USD. I’d really like to stick to the components I listed, or maybe upgrade to a better processor and motherboard if possible. Let's just say 18,000 USD is more of a ceiling. I don't need any peripherals, just the "box" itself. 😉
Hey everyone!
I’m looking to build a new rig—primarily for crushing the latest AAA titles on max settings, though I’ll also be using it for work (CAD, Corel, Photoshop, etc.).
I'd ideally like this machine to last me about 6 or 7 years, so I’ve set a budget of roughly total 17,674.01 USD.
I have a few specific requirements regarding components—I'll likely be ordering from Micro Center, so I've included their links—but I'm definitely open to your suggestions.
Here is what I'm thinking:
Intel Core i7 (
Corsair Hydro Series H110 (
NVIDIA GTX 980
At least 16 GB RAM
Corsair Air 540 (
A Samsung 850 Series SSD plus at least a 2 TB hard drive.
Regarding the power supply—if you could suggest something beefier just in case I decide to add more components later, that would be great.
So, that’s the gist of the new build. On a separate note—and please don't kill me for not starting a new thread—I could use some help valuing a laptop.
Since my budget is around total 17,674.01 USD, I’m hoping to offset the cost by selling my current laptop. I already have a buyer lined up, but I want to make sure my pricing is actually realistic.
It’s a Lenovo IdeaPad with an Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GTX 660 2 GB, a 30 GB SSD plus a 750 GB hard drive, 16 GB of Corsair Vengeance CL10, running Windows 8.1 (I currently play Battlefield 4 on max settings, everything at level 5 😁). http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0%2c28....asp?tab=Specs
Thanks in advance!