Tiki is right on the money here. Just grab a pentium 4, a motherboard, and some RAM—you can probably pull the whole lot together for about $800-$$300 and call it a day. Honestly, shelling out $133 just for the processor alone is a total waste of money. Your best bet is to hunt down something used for maybe $$67 if you get lucky, otherwise, just buy new.
Forget all the rest; what actually matters is that the incredibly likable kid, Jules Bianchi, managed to grab those points. Honestly, nobody driving that Marussia would have pulled off something that masterful.
I just finished watching a review on YouTube, and I have to say, the case design is quite an interesting approach. It seems Zalman really put some serious effort into this one. Honestly, though, I was even more impressed by the LC Power 2001B 🙂
Take a look at the power supply; it might not be delivering the right wattage. Also, check if the graphics card is fully seated in its PCI slot, and double-check the cable running from the GPU to your monitor.
Did you hear any beep codes during the boot sequence? Try pulling out a stick of RAM or just swapping its position. It has to be one of those things. Honestly, it's hard to say much more than that without guessing.
That is a Molex connector from the power supply. It isn't connected to the graphics card because its fan doesn't use a Molex connector, nor is it some kind of splitter for a 12v 6-pin power lead since this specific card doesn't require one.
It is likely just a cable for one of the fans in your Computer Case, or perhaps a power lead from an old PATA hard drive or a PATA DVD-RW drive. In any case, it won't have anything to do with what you see on the monitor.
If anyone wants to reach out via PM, I am happy to put together a full component list for you at prices lower than what you'd find at places like Micro Center or Best Buy—those shops with questionable reputations that operate on a "buy it and forget it" basis. Once something actually goes wrong, they just point you back to us or someone like Microsoft because they lack the actual technical capability to handle their own claims.
Isn't it a bit of a glitch that they labeled the Intel Core i5 as the absolute best buy for the gaming industry?
I find myself wondering why nobody suggested he just grab an i7 instead. Honestly, I think you could fit one into a $1667 budget quite easily, wouldn't you agree?
This is specifically regarding the Samsung monitor.
You’re likely referring to my rather lukewarm enthusiasm regarding the i5 processor🙂,
From what I can gather, the guy just needs a machine for the occasional gaming session and churning out mountains of copy. Why hasn't anyone suggested an AMD APU for him?
.As an average user, where is he actually going to notice any real difference between an i5 and an i3? Nowhere, absolutely nowhere.
ruggedeagle40 said:I’m mostly just trolling here, but I actually enjoy learning things so I figured I’d ask—is there any real difference between manufacturers making identical models of graphics cards, or are the differences negligible? I see mellowtiger83 claiming the 750 ti is faster, but according to hwcompare, it isn't. So, I'm asking. Also, how much weight should I give those kinds of sites? I realize they deal mostly in theoretical specs and real-world performance can vary, but is even that "theory" accurate and verified?
The gtx 750ti is faster than the r7 260 x in absolutely every single title. You don't have to take my word for it; just type "gtx 750ti reviews" into Google and every result will confirm it.
I know this from direct experience because I work at Microline. We test every possible card, processor, and motherboard. Every PC we build from parts for an end customer—especially those without top-tier specs—undergoes rigorous testing, from six-hour memory tests to actual gaming benchmarks.
A major advantage of the gtx over the r7 is the power consumption, which is noticeably lower. Additionally, it runs cooler and quieter than the Radeon, making it an absolute best buy right now; Nvidia really hit the mark here.
Furthermore, I notice everyone is pairing i5 processors into configurations that are way over $333, meaning you have to cut corners on other components. My advice is to stick to best buy components, and an i5 certainly isn't one. If you are dead set on Intel, get an I3 instead. It's roughly $400-$167 cheaper and offers a much better value ratio, leaving you enough cash for something like 4GB of memory.
The most critical part of a computer is the motherboard. People tend to skimp there and regret it later. Spend $500-$200 on a decent board and you'll be fine; stay away from those $100 models.
I'm not entirely convinced. That MSI gaming edition gtx 750 is noticeably faster than the r7 260 x, though when you compare it to something in the 7850 range, it's faster in some spots and slower in others.
The top configuration features an i5 which is superior, but it lacks an SSD. The bottom one uses an FX-6300 on the AM3 platform, which is already outdated for any meaningful future upgrades. Both builds $1333, $67 cost more than my own, and at the end of the day, mine was assembled and stress-tested at Microline.
crimsonstag84 said:Because you're holding onto an older unit from before they started using that sluggish flash memory.😉
It isn't even an old model. It was sold recently as part of a new custom build back in March 2014. I haven't noticed any issues whatsoever. Every computer undergoes a mountain of stress tests before it ever reaches a customer anyway. The drive functions perfectly fine.
I don't quite grasp why everyone is bashing that Kingston v300 SSD. My own experience with it has been perfectly fine. Sure, it might trail behind those overpriced, heavily marketed competitors in terms of raw speed, but it remains incredibly fast regardless. I'm currently clearing out my HyperX gear to sell, so there isn't much point in overthinking it. Besides, this latter option $50 costs more just to deliver the exact same performance.
I have a new computer listed a few posts below yours if you happen to be interested. It’s a top-tier configuration, and given your need for an SSD, this would suit you perfectly—it’s actually 4TB, not 5.
Deckard does not have a 500w power supply, but rather a 420w one—specifically that Spira 420 w unit. It is a decent enough supply; it will run the computer even with an R9 270. The issue is simply that the power supply will be pushed to its absolute limit. One must consider that this particular unit is capable of pulling about 280w during those sweltering summer days, and that is assuming it is brand new. In my estimation, gaming with an R9 would draw roughly 180-220w, which would drastically shorten the lifespan of the unit. You could play, certainly, but the question remains: for how long?
For instance, Fortron has a 400w power supply that could easily handle an R9, despite being nominally weaker than that Spira unit.
You can go ahead and plug in a GTX 750 to your current setup. The jump in performance compared to your old ATI card will be so massive you might think you are dreaming. It is a top-tier card; the ratio of power consumption to performance is unmatched.
The guys are suggesting the R9 270 because you have a very fast processor, and they want to ensure that speed is actually utilized.🙂.
So, your current Spira 420 w isn't exactly a junker; it powers all sorts of garbage, but well, it lacks 80+ certification. There is a 550w version of that same Spira if you decide to go for a more powerful graphics card, which $57 might be worth looking into if you don't have the cash for brands like Corsair, Zalman, XFX, or Silverstone—those reputable names.
This entire discussion regarding power supplies is somewhat overblown.
I wouldn't doubt for a second that something like an MS Platinum 400 w is ready to take a beating. I ran one in a configuration for a long time involving a Q6600, two hard drives, and a 4850. That old 4850 actually demands more power than an R9 270.
A friend of mine has been running that exact same 4850 on a 300w power supply for two months now; it probably won't last much longer.🙂.
By the way, I am a Corsair owner, just so no one thinks I am out here promoting unknown brands or questionable power supplies. But, sorry guys, his Spira 420 w is a solid unit.