Posts by Kimberly Gomez34

I can handle these 11 😬

That power supply is solid—honestly, it’s probably overkill for those specific graphics cards.

Generally speaking, that holds true for AMD cards in this price bracket, but the one I linked above is an exception. It's a killer deal (even if it is a mistake and actually a non-Ti version). Shoot them an email to see if they actually meant to list it as a Ti model or if the price is just a massive typo; their customer service at that shop is pretty decent, so you should get an answer quickly.

As for the one you personally linked, I wouldn't pull the trigger on it myself (that XFX card with the single fan isn't ideal). You should either grab the one mentioned above or stretch your budget a bit for this one. Both are reliable retailers, so you won't have to worry about the transaction itself.

Watch out for the price on this 750Ti—it might actually be a mistake 🤷

I’m a little confused about the power supply—LC Power? Which specific model are we talking about here?

Bottom line: if you're looking to buy something brand new at that price point, you should definitely go with this option. Otherwise, for that kind of cash, you won't even be able to pick up a basic 2GB version of the GTX 750.

Just wanted to share some thoughts



GPU deals are pretty rough right now, but this GTX 960 is an absolute steal compared to what you see at places like Best Buy or Micro Center. It would be ideal if I could also squeeze in two 12cm fans

coastalowl58 said:Hey there,

Could I get a valuation on these parts? I'm planning to sell them either as a bundle or individually.

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K @ 3.00GHz
RAM: 4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz
MB: ASUS P35-DS3L (Socket 775)
GPU: 1023MB Nvidia GeForce GT 710 (ASUS)

Thx!

If you're looking to sell:

$100-$50
$67
$50
up to $50

You might want to list it higher at first to see what happens.

In short—no.

Go ahead and start a new thread specifying your budget and what you plan to use the PC for.

darkowl72 said:Kimberly Gomez34, NHF, seriously? How? Where?? Paper claims whatever you want, but the disk cage is non-removable since it's all one solid piece, and the case itself is only about 17 inches. How on earth are they supposed to cram a 410 mm GPU in there??? Unless they're using some different units of measurement... There are no vents on the top or bottom, just the side. If you want to swap the cooler, you have to pull the whole motherboard out because there's no clearance under the board. Cable management is zero—absolute nothing, zilch, zero.

On top of that, it only has one fan, the front panel is inaccessible, the PSU is mounted at the top, and there isn't even USB 3.0...

It doesn't cost that much for no reason $57, it's not like they're superheroes who can engineer a high-quality, cheap case out of thin air... A decent 120mm fan alone costs this much 😬

And some are even more expensive...

It's not about $67, it's about the difference, Libra = $83, Z1 = $100...

It's likely because everything fits inside; the HDD cages aren't sitting level with the GPU, they're just positioned below it. Even looking at those longer GPUs around 12 inches (like the Gigabyte G1)—they're only about 5 inches wide, so theoretically, it should fit since the case is about 7.7 inches wide. Unlike certain Zalman models, there isn't a physical barrier preventing the GPU from sliding in.

Regarding installing a backplate for the cooler—from what I can see, there's a large cutout where you can see the side panel, so you shouldn't have to remove the motherboard. Again, we're talking about the case mentioned $50. You said yourself that certain fans are worth that price, so this is a great value for the money. Until recently, much better cases were selling for $100 $50. You simply cannot expect USB 3.0, a removable HDD cage, and other features from any case at this price point.

And yeah, maybe those ultra-long GPUs won't fit (though I think they will—honestly, we're just guessing since there are no reviews or extra photos available), but guys spending over $300 on a GPU definitely won't be looking at this case (nor would anyone recommend it to them). This case is meant for the budget builders who might choose an R7 260 x over an R9 270 to save cash... That's exactly what it's designed for; that's their target audience.

It really depends on what he actually means by "occasional video editing." If he’s just uploading clips to YouTube every once in a while, an i5 paired with 8GB of RAM should do the trick fine enough...

300-$117 Your build is basically a Zalman Z1/Z3 plus setup at this point

Look, if budget isn't really an issue for you, why wouldn't you just grab a more powerful GPU for an extra 50$23? Honestly, that one comes with an additional year of warranty, which is huge—it doesn't make sense to pass that up just to save a few bucks (plus, shipping should only run you about $13). Besides, this card ought to perform right in line with or even better than the 4670, at least if my math is right.

Ejebiga, why even bother asking about $50 😬

darkowl72 said:I agree, and I’ve already mentioned that regarding the expensive cases, but seriously, just take a look at their site: http://hr.ms-start.com/proizvodi/ku%...sta_midi-tower . They’re listing midi towers. Out of the 11 cases they have listed, only one even has the power supply mounted at the bottom. Not a single one features USB 3.0. There isn't a single mention of fans anywhere, and no matter how hard I squint, I don't see any room for a fan on the back panel. You can't even get to the front because the entire drive cage is fixed in place...

With "gaming" cases, things are slightly better, but still pretty mediocre...

Take the Knight case, for instance:

Max GPU length: 410mm. Max CPU cooler height: 160mm. Fan configurations: front 1x12cm, side 2x12cm or 14cm, rear 1x8cm or 12cm.

I’m actually quite impressed; you won't find this much clearance for GPUs and coolers even in cases that cost twice as much.

Ultimately, everything boils down to your budget. There’s really no point in obsessing over a $300 or $600 case if you end up having to gut your main components just to afford it. In my opinion, those new MS models priced at $140-$50 are basically luxury jets compared to the EVCs, MS Taurus builds, or whatever other junk was being sold for that kind of money until recently (and even now)

Forget those TT Verses and Commander series; if you want actual quality, stick to the CM Elite line—otherwise, you're just throwing money down the drain. The metal on those other cases is thin and cheap, yet some people act like they're having an allergic reaction the second someone mentions TT cases 🤣

From what I can tell, MS doesn't actually manufacture anything themselves. They’re just a logo brand, much like how Corsair handles a lot of their components. If they can negotiate a decent deal for a solid product with another manufacturer, it might be worth looking at. It's like their certain power supplies sourced from FSP (which were basically priced like junk before they sold out instantly)

If everything runs smoothly without the graphics card, then that’s almost certainly your culprit. A faulty PCIe slot is less likely, but the smartest move is to test someone else's GPU. That way, you can put a real load on the system and see if the power supply holds up—which is also a major suspect given those random restarts and the lightning damage you dealt with.

Regarding the GPU itself: honestly, buying anything brand new for under $600-$233 is basically throwing money down the drain (you get abysmal performance for such a high price tag). Some might even say you shouldn't touch anything under $1000-$400, but if you absolutely insist on buying new within that budget, you should look for a card with DDR5 memory. It'll be faster than the old Linkage cards and a massive step up from what you have now, plus it won't pull much power. http://www.newegg.com/p/graphics-cards/r7-250-1gd5/

I see they've recently released some new "swag" cases (by their standards) $100 MS monster. Honestly, it's basically in the same category as the Zalman Z1/Z3 models, so pass for me, but they actually look pretty sharp in these photos.

MS MONSTER gaming case, no PSU included, featuring a blue LED fan. Motherboard support: ATX, mATX. External bays: 1x 5.25", 1x 3.5"; Internal bays: 2x 3.5", 4x 2.5" (SSD). Ports: 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, card reader, dual HD audio, 7x PCI slots. Includes a built-in 12cm blue LED front fan and a side window. Material: 0.5mm SPCC. Dimensions: 47.5 x 19.6 x 42.0 cm. Max GPU length: 400mm. Max CPU cooler height: 160mm. Additional fan options: Side: 2x12cm or 14cm; Rear: 1x8cm or 12cm.

$1267 for the GTX 970! 🙂

Look, this (Best Buy currently has the 970). Sure, an ASUS Strix might be worth a little extra, but you get what I'm saying. Change up how you're paying for this; even if you go with a drastically cheaper configuration, it makes more sense. Otherwise, they're going to bleed you dry.

Second point—why bother sucking up money for a Maximus ROG? Are you even planning to overclock? I'm assuming not, since you didn't include an aftermarket cooler in such a massive budget (plus, an i7 is a hot CPU under load even without overclocking). The CPU itself is built for OC. If you happen to be planning on it—are you aware that the cheapest and most expensive Z-series boards yield almost identical OC results, especially during heavy overclocking? That’s because the FIVR is located in the processor, not on the motherboard (though that will change with Skylake). For anyone with the cash who actually wants a top-tier board, spending max 1000-$400 makes sense; anything above that is just throwing money down the drain. Your limiting factor is going to be cooling, specifically the processor itself.

Also, $400 regarding the power supply for a build that would pull under 300W at full load...

Ethan Vaughn27 said:http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-39...eForce-GTX-970

- we aren't talking about the 390X here
- you can't just judge raw GPU power based on technical specs alone when you're comparing different architecturesclick

Robert Rodriguez2 said:That’s absolute nonsense. 🤣

It seems like you're just talking nonsense here. 😁

crimsonstag84 said:Is there some kind of design flaw? Coil whine? 🤔

You aren't following. 😬

If I recall correctly, those were the specific 430W units that briefly hit the market. They had to be pulled from shelves and sent back to XFX or Seasonic—whoever manufactured them—because the coil whine was absolutely unbearable. It looks like they've been re-released, but the issue hasn't gone away; it still seems to affect a significant portion of the batch, even if not every single unit. They offer a 5-year warranty now and the price point is excellent, but I wonder what the actual RMA rate is due to coil whine...

Look, while a certain percentage of power supplies will always have some coil whine, the situation with those 430W versions was clearly much worse, given how they had to recall the entire series.

Graphics cards are averaging right around here; given the power supply situation, there's absolutely no reason for them to be hitting 390.