Posts by Kimberly Gomez34

Even if you didn't specify it, there's probably a scenario where a generic computer would still run for about $17

If the price of the software is roughly 750-$283

Google. If you're looking for cash, $2585. You might actually score a great deal if you pair it with one of those upcoming Ryzen 5 processors

What’s the intended use for this PC, and do you actually need a monitor included?

Corsair RM650X $65

This isn't exactly my area of expertise, but I suspect it's because people tend to view classified ads primarily as a way to buy physical goods rather than a marketplace for services—think babysitters or private tutors.

Personally, I think most people wouldn't even dream of hunting for those kinds of services on an online forum; they'd much rather browse through listings for smartphones or sneakers.

Kawasaki Ninja 400$100

If only it came with an AM4 bracket...

Alexander Moore67 said:Slip of the tongue—you meant the R5.

My mistake. I'll fix that.

Adam Allen said:High-end AM4 boards are basically just as good—if not worse—than an Intel mid-range chipset like the B250 or H270, and don't even get me started on the Z270.🙂

Back it up with some actual evidence.

Adam Allen said:That argument only holds water if you're planning to overclock, and let's be real: most people aren't going to do that, nor do they have the setup or the expertise that you do.

- Comparing a stock 1700 to a stock 1800X, there’s only about a 3-10% performance gap in gaming when using a Titan X Pascal at 1080p. In fact, a 1700 running with 3200MHz RAM performs just as fast as an 1800X stuck with 2133MHz RAM. If we're talking about overclocking, all Ryzens scale similarly. Ryzen 7 1700 : a Better Buy Than 1800 x and 1700 x

- These boards feature preset overclocks where you simply select your target clock and you're done. It's a proven method; sure, manual voltage tuning might yield slightly better results, but that makes it harder to write than it is to actually execute. Honestly, if someone finds it too difficult to enter the BIOS and select a preset, they probably shouldn't be buying high-end PCs in the first place. If you don't understand hardware, the assumption is that you're buying a machine for software reasons, and selecting an option is basic knowledge. Manual overclocking isn't a hurdle either. Punching in 3.9GHz and 1.375V is easy. If you want to fine-tune the voltage manually, that's also straightforward. At the end of the day, the 1800X just doesn't make sense for anyone.

Look, these prices have been out there for a while now. Including US sales tax click

R5 1400 ~ $492$
R5 1500X ~ $548$
R5 1600 ~ $624$
R5 1600X ~ $719$

You might see them run about ten bucks higher at local US retailers

He’s got that Sky-OC tool for BCLK overclocking; all he really needed to do was grab the i5-6400 and save some cash.

Honestly, that’s basically just a sidegrade. It doesn't make any sense to burn through your cash selling off a GTX 970 just to pick up a new GPU that performs nearly the same. You really need a meaningful jump—something like a GTX 1070 (and if you wait a few months, that performance tier should be much more affordable). On the flip side, your CPU is going to act as a bottleneck for cards like that in a lot of scenarios. You might want to start thinking about a platform upgrade or even picking up a 1440p monitor, which would actually take some of the pressure off your processor.

http://forum.pcekspert.com/showpost....&postcount=587

a 400W unit is more than enough for you, though you could easily stretch to a Hyper 500W since that XFX card comes with a solid 5-year warranty anyway.

That’s pretty much the standard price lately for any budget 4GB card. Honestly, things have felt a bit underwhelming ever since msi started offering 8GB gaming cards on Amazon for roughly the same amount, or when you could snag an ASUS or Armor version of the RX 470 for under $500. In my opinion, a 4GB RX 480 isn't worth more than a 10% premium over those prices

Let’s be real: the discount percentages listed here are often a joke (like seeing a 120GB SSD supposedly "dropped" from $220), but the actual final prices on certain items are actually solid. For instance, you can snag a 120GB Patriot Pyro for around 260-$90, or find a budget 22" LG IPS monitor for just over $75. If they even have any left in stock...

Nobody plays Battlefield 1 using DirectX 12 because it’s completely broken; you end up with worse minimum FPS and constant stuttering.

Now, looking at the hardware, the GTX 1050 still holds a slight edge in average performance. However, if you look at models backed by a 3-year warranty, the RX 460 is about 20% cheaper—and even the 4GB versions of the 460 are slightly more affordable overall.

https://www.newegg.com/msi-video-card...mi-dvi-d.aspx?

http://www.bestbuy.com/product&product_id=54827?

http://www.microcenter.com/graficka-kartica-m...35ADM/product/

If your monitor only supports VGA, you're going to run into some serious compatibility issues with modern GPUs. You'll need to hunt down a proper DVI-to-VGA converter—and I mean a real active converter that actually handles the signal conversion, not one of those cheap passive adapters that won't do anything. Otherwise, it's time to upgrade the monitor.

Americans don't just skip shipping here; their websites list prices without tax, unlike most European countries where you're hit with both state and local sales tax. Even if you factor in decent shipping costs, once you add our local sales tax and import duties—since we aren't part of the EU—you'll find it's actually cheaper to just buy from Best Buy 😁 Plus, there's the issue of whether you can even claim those discounts effectively.

Bottom line? Go with the US. For us, the only real wins are when the European Amazon sites run major sales.

Jack Smith4, those horizontal and vertical refresh rate diagrams probably threw you off, but his standard refresh rate is just 60Hz.

https://www.acer.com/ac/en/GB/conten...l/UM.WV6EE.A01
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KYv...tor-umwv6aaa01

Think of a VA panel like a high-contrast camera lens; you get much deeper blacks and better contrast, but it struggles with speed. It’s harder for them to hit high refresh rates or quick response times. In fact, response time is the Achilles' heel of this specific panel type.

On the flip side, Drew Sanchez82, your standard refresh rate is likely 75Hz. You probably haven't adjusted your driver settings yet, or maybe it's just limited by the specific games you're playing.

Besides the fact that you can't find it anywhere in stock, its refresh rate is only 60Hz.

Carl Bennett8

To be clear, I was talking about a brand-new unit; buying used is a whole different ballgame depending on what kind of deal you stumble upon.