Posts by Robert Rodriguez2

electricharbor30 said:Nah, you think you can teach me? Let's take it slow, one step at a time...

I won't, because there's zero point in it.

I'm done commenting.

You don't know the first thing about real work, let alone how to put a decent project together... so go ahead, write your little manifestos all you want...

Nothing you agree with is actually right, plain and simple. You can roll your eyes all you want, but the logic you're using is just pure nonsense.

I honestly just feel bad for anyone who ever actually asked you for help, because you managed to screw over the boss, the whole department, and even the 3.1 miles transit system...

Paul Baker14 said:thanks for the quick replies, everyone

What about using this i5 at 2.8GHz and just upgrading the RAM?

Can I get the cheapest CPU and GPU combo that can actually run Syndicate?

You can make an i5 work, but you'll have to swap out the motherboard and the RAM too. That processor won't fit what you've got right now.

not really (not with the current setup 😁)

You need both the motherboard and the case for that one.😬
As for this setup, I wouldn't put anything in there stronger than an R7 250.

Robert Rodriguez2

I don't think you need to waste any more time looking at this. 👍

That basically means you're looking at a total overhaul—CPU, motherboard, GPU, hard drive... everything. Modern boards don't even carry IDE connectors anymore, and you might need a new power supply too.
What kind of budget are we working with here?

electricharbor30 said:A 720p AMD build, pick whatever mouse and keyboard you want

A 720p Intel-Nvidia setup runs silent compared to AMD—no dust issues, zero upgrade path, just pick your mouse and keyboard and call it a day

A 720p AMD beast pulls tons of power and sounds like a jet engine, but you get the performance...

Man, stop wasting time building these rigs. Someone might actually think this junk is worth buying...

Hey, maybe start cracking down on the mods a little...

🤦
what's even being argued about here

Yeah, that’s why Extreme Digital pulled out of the US market. They were peddling faulty gear and then dragging their feet on warranties for months...

Jerry Watson2 said:Hey there,
I'm thinking about swapping out my motherboard and CPU in my current setup. I've been eyeing an Intel Core i5 Haswell build, specifically looking for a board that's got a front-panel USB 3.0 header and at least 4+2 USB ports on the back.

Here's what I'm running right now:

Intel Core i3 3220
Gigabyte GA-B75-D3H
2x4 GB HyperX Fury DDR3 1600
WD Caviar Blue 500 GB
MSI R9 270 x

Don't bother. Just sell this i3 and grab a used i5. You'll save cash, and honestly, there isn't a massive performance jump from Haswell over Ivy Bridge or Sandy Bridge anyway.

Timothy Kim60 said:Yeah, good luck trying to run something like Assassin's Creed Syndicate on a 250X. You’d either have to tank the resolution from 1080p or just settle for a slideshow under 25 or 30 FPS.

900p, low settings.

Benchmark.

Demands.

Most games list the GTX 660 or an HD7870 as the baseline requirements now. Honestly, that’s a stretch. You can usually squeeze through with even weaker hardware if you have to.

I'm fine with it even if it only hits 720p. 😬

Timothy Kim60 said:Honestly, cards like the R7 360, 260X, or 750Ti are basically the floor now if you want 1080p at 30fps. Even then, they fall short of the official system requirements for half these games—not that those specs aren't just made up by devs to cover their tracks anyway.

Who's deciding that?😳
I've been running everything on high since I got my 750Ti.😳

With a GTX 950 in that tier... what kind of power supply are you running?

It’s a joke when you're stuck dealing with some cheap, off-brand power supply 🤣

electricharbor30 said:expecting 370 new for a few hundred more, or 950 new for $33 more

That’s not even close, $33it's basically a massive $133 gap if you look at the 950 model...

And that's all from a shop that doesn't even have a physical storefront in the US, everything just ships in from overseas...

ruggedwolf8 said:Thanks to Smith and Robert Rodriguez2 for the quick help. One more thing—would these two, the AMD Radeon R7 250 and the AMD Radeon R7 360, perform about the same?

They'd work fine, no real difference there. But if you actually have the cash, just go grab the best card you can find in that price range.

Matthew Alvarez said:Anyone who actually keeps up with hardware knows this stuff. It’s not exactly rocket science, though you seem pretty lost.

Go read some reviews on other forums about their AIO setups before you try telling me how it is. 😉
The fans die within a few months, they start whining, and then you're stuck dealing with the RMA process. Even if you get replacements, the same thing happens again. Honestly, the only permanent fix is to just buy Noctua fans, but those aren't exactly cheap either. $67 Two of them? For that price, you're looking at over $200 total. You can grab a 360mm AIO for that kind of cash that’ll absolutely smoke those 240-280mm Corsair setups.
I'm not even going to bother saying it: Cooler Master liquid coolers cost less while offering better quality and a more powerful pump. Same goes for Fractal Design and a few other big-name brands.

The power supply market is a total rip-off. They charge a premium just to slap on some cheap, low-grade fans, and honestly, the internal components in those budget and mainstream lines aren't even that great. Sure, the high-end stuff like the RM or AX series is solid, but they cost an absolute fortune—it's highway robbery. For that kind of cash, you’re much better off grabbing an EVGA G2 or a Super Flower Leadex. Even if you're looking at the cheaper tier, you can easily go with an EVGA unit, a Cooler Master VS, or an Antec True Power Classic instead.

Of course, someone who doesn't really follow this stuff wouldn't know that.

If you still don't get it after this, I've got a bunch of Links ready to go. I couldn't paste them all here just now, but I'll drop them later to back up my points. 😉

Maybe you could show a little more respect to someone who was building rigs back when neither of us were even out of diapers.

Look, I've been around this forum for almost eight years now. From what I've seen, if someone actually knows their stuff—meaning they back up their experience with real data and solid sources—that person is darkowl72.

northernviper14 said:Hey everyone, I'm looking to swap out my GTX 460 and wanted some suggestions. My budget is up to $500 and I'd buy from Links, though I definitely prefer NVIDIA cards. Current setup is an Intel Core i5 2400 with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, which I'm planning to bump up to 8 GB soon.

Go with the GTX 950. It's the best NVIDIA option you'll find at Links within that range.👍

Wait, why not just put some cash aside and buy a new laptop?
By $500 there’s already hardware out there that’s four times better than that old Dell. Plus, unlike that thing, a new machine actually supports modern software and won't leave you wide open to security risks...