Lelouch24 Posts
Alright, I did some research at microcenter.com, and I found a collection of parts that I'm considering
here's what I would be getting from Microcenter (in-store)
8 GB of Ram, a refurbished 1.5 TB Hard drive (7200rpm), a dvd burner, a case,
an i7 2600k processor
a radeon 6750 graphics card,
a cheap motherboard,
and a 600 W PSU
after tax and rebates, the total for the above is $700 from microcenter.
Do you recommend this build? I'm not really sure about the motherboard, do I need a more expensive one?
this is the only barebones kit with an i7 2600k, and it has no graphic card, only 4 gb ram, and a cheap PSU. also, I trust microcenter's return policy more than tigerdirect's.
here's what I would be getting from Microcenter (in-store)
8 GB of Ram, a refurbished 1.5 TB Hard drive (7200rpm), a dvd burner, a case,
an i7 2600k processor
a radeon 6750 graphics card,
a cheap motherboard,
and a 600 W PSU
after tax and rebates, the total for the above is $700 from microcenter.
Do you recommend this build? I'm not really sure about the motherboard, do I need a more expensive one?
this is the only barebones kit with an i7 2600k, and it has no graphic card, only 4 gb ram, and a cheap PSU. also, I trust microcenter's return policy more than tigerdirect's.
Thank you for all the replies.
Well let's take your budget into consideration, and ask a few questions.
1) What peripherals do you have available at the moment? (Operating systems, monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, internal PCI cards etc)
I already have a monitor, a wireless keyboard+mouse, and some really good speakers. I'd prefer to not use the internal hardware of my old computer unless I have to.
Yes, gaming, as well as HD video editing.
I'm mostly interested in either the intel i5 2500k, or the intel i7 2600k
I'm really clueless about graphics cards, so I don't know what I should get. Considering that I'll have a really good processor, I don't want to be limited by a crappy graphics card. I just want whatever has the best price/performance ratio, Maybe you could suggest one?
I want at least 4 GB, but preferably more, since (I think) Sony vegas uses alot of ram.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=31&name=Barebone-Kits&cm_sp=Masthead-_-Computer%20Parts-_-Spot%2002
minus the gpu and windows... keyboard/mouse cords... ect ect. You can just pirate windows.
Thank you, I looked at all the barebone kits with i5 and i7 processors. There was only 1 "cheap" i7 kit for $610: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=581640&CatId=4149 - Its got an 1.5 TB HD, a 600 watt PSU, and a $115-motherboard with a 4/5 star rating. I'll need to buy an additional graphics card
There was also a cheap i5 kit for $200 less: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1241992&CatId=4910. the HD is only 500 GB, the PSU is part of the box and only 450 watts, and it's got a $62-motherboard with a 3/5 star rating. again, I'll need to buy a graphics card, but I will have limited options because of the 450 watt PSU.
So, do you recommend either of these kits? or are there better ones that I just can't find?
Rovencrone wrote...
Well let's take your budget into consideration, and ask a few questions.
1) What peripherals do you have available at the moment? (Operating systems, monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, internal PCI cards etc)
Tegumi wrote...
Will you be requiring a monitor?I already have a monitor, a wireless keyboard+mouse, and some really good speakers. I'd prefer to not use the internal hardware of my old computer unless I have to.
Rovencrone wrote...
2) What'll you be doing? - Gaming and video editing/encoding? keep in mind that you want a cpu with higher clock rates and cores and a bit more ram than a normal user.Rovencrone wrote...
3) Which brand CPU are you looking at? Intel and AMD both have their pros and cons, but ideally Intel has had higher performance for higher prices, whilst AMD follows close for a budget price - since you're interested in both gaming and video encoding, realize first off that many games can't utilize more than 2-4 cores of your cpu at a time, meaning that it comes down to core clock speed and your GPU. For video encoding however, many applications in the field can fully utilize your cpu. I'm not too familiar with intel's i3/5/7 series of cpu's, but performance wise AMD's Phenom X4 and X6 (4 and 6 cores respectively) pack a lot of power for their price which falls nicely in your budget.I'm mostly interested in either the intel i5 2500k, or the intel i7 2600k
Rovencrone wrote...
4) Which GPU are you planning to get? What resolution do you plan to run your games at? If you plan to go with a nice 1080p monitor (which will run some money off your budget) or use your hdtv, you may want a higher middle end card to fit your budget. Cards like AMD's 6850/6870 or Nvidia gtx 560 Ti which is a bit more but still affordable.I'm really clueless about graphics cards, so I don't know what I should get. Considering that I'll have a really good processor, I don't want to be limited by a crappy graphics card. I just want whatever has the best price/performance ratio, Maybe you could suggest one?
Rovencrone wrote...
5) How much ram do you want? Generally more ram means smoother system performance, but there's no need to overdo it. Most games don't utilize over 2 gigs of ram and as such 4 or 8 gigs of ram is affordable and plenty for any kind of gaming usage.I want at least 4 GB, but preferably more, since (I think) Sony vegas uses alot of ram.
animefreak_usa wrote...
Basicly a kit of all the stuff needed for building.. parting without having to look at all the different sections and shit.http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=31&name=Barebone-Kits&cm_sp=Masthead-_-Computer%20Parts-_-Spot%2002
minus the gpu and windows... keyboard/mouse cords... ect ect. You can just pirate windows.
Thank you, I looked at all the barebone kits with i5 and i7 processors. There was only 1 "cheap" i7 kit for $610: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=581640&CatId=4149 - Its got an 1.5 TB HD, a 600 watt PSU, and a $115-motherboard with a 4/5 star rating. I'll need to buy an additional graphics card
There was also a cheap i5 kit for $200 less: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1241992&CatId=4910. the HD is only 500 GB, the PSU is part of the box and only 450 watts, and it's got a $62-motherboard with a 3/5 star rating. again, I'll need to buy a graphics card, but I will have limited options because of the 450 watt PSU.
So, do you recommend either of these kits? or are there better ones that I just can't find?
Rovencrone wrote...
whoever told you prebuilts were cheaper were completely bullshitting you. There are quite a few pros in bulding your own computer aside from avoiding expensive premiums, including simplified and freedom of upgrading and adding to your system, becoming more informed about your pc, and you don't have to deal with bloatware or hardware faults made by cheap companies to name some. It's a great learning experience and pays off well, lots of us would be ready to help you build your first pc, along with the 3 videos on building on from ground up by newegg on youtube. I suggest you check them out and even consider looking at the DIY combos on newegg atleast before you come to a decision.The guy who told me that was a Licensed engineer, though he probably doesn't closely track the computer industry.
I am willing to build my own computer, in fact, I initially wanted to build my own computer. The problem is that whenever I add up all the parts I would want (including the $130 windows 7 OS), The total price would be more than the pre-made computers interested in. I probably suck at finding the right builds; that's my fault' It's mostly the OS that's preventing my build from being a better value.
I'm don't really understand what animefreak said about a "barebones kit", but if they're as cheap as he says they can be, I'll try to figure out what it is.
My main computer is a windows XP with pentium 4 (3.0 Ghz), 1GB ram, a 125GB hard drive, and an old graphics card. I'm on the computer all the time, so I really want better one.
I was told that it's too old to be upgraded, so I need to buy a new one. I was told that it's cheaper to buy a pre-built computer than to buy all the individual parts. I've never built a computer anyways, so I'll go with a pre-built computer. I'm looking for a gaming/multitasking computer in the $600-$900 price range. I also will be doing HD video editing on it.
I looked at newegg.com, and they had 2 particular computers I'm interested in:
computer with intel i5 2500k - $700
Do you recommend I buy this?
computer with intel i7 2600k - $850
Do you recommend I buy this? can I trust it despite zero reviews?
I was told that it's too old to be upgraded, so I need to buy a new one. I was told that it's cheaper to buy a pre-built computer than to buy all the individual parts. I've never built a computer anyways, so I'll go with a pre-built computer. I'm looking for a gaming/multitasking computer in the $600-$900 price range. I also will be doing HD video editing on it.
I looked at newegg.com, and they had 2 particular computers I'm interested in:
computer with intel i5 2500k - $700
Do you recommend I buy this?
computer with intel i7 2600k - $850
Do you recommend I buy this? can I trust it despite zero reviews?
BigLundi wrote...
this IS a thread about dumb arguments after all.and you put this thread in "serious discussion"?
[size=15]Serious Discussion[/h]
Intelligent answers to intelligent questions.
Intelligent answers to intelligent questions.
BigLundi wrote...
Anesthetize wrote...
Student : Is there anyone here who has ever heard the Professor's brain, felt it, touched or smelt it? No one appears to have done so. So, according to the established Rules of Empirical, Stable, Demonstrable Protocol, Science says that you have no brain, sir. With all due respect, sir, how do we then trust your lectures, sir?
(The room was silent. The Professor stared at the student, his face unfathomable.)
Professor: I guess you'll have to take them on faith, son.
Student : That is it sir . . . Exactly ! The link between man & GOD is FAITH. That is all that keeps things alive and moving.
Spoiler:
Congrats, that is probably the dumbest argument I'vE EVER heard. Literally. Ever.
best thread EVER!
it's called "Dumb arguments for and against god"; we get to post our arguments about God, and Biglundi will call it dumb! I don't know how to express my thanks to biglundi, but I'll think of something
/sarcasm
I'll die if it gets found, so I have to keep the files hidden
It's in: documents/temp/system files/config/dll/new folder/
each directory has about 10 dead-end paths. Overall, theres about 200 folders in the maze to my treasure
It's in: documents/temp/system files/config/dll/new folder/
each directory has about 10 dead-end paths. Overall, theres about 200 folders in the maze to my treasure
Without any sugar, caffeine, or other similar stuff:
I played in a basketball game; most of my team wasn't there, so I played most of it. Then I stayed up all night at a rock-climbing Lock-in. The next evening, I had another basketball game, in which I was Hallucinating in the middle of the game.
I played in a basketball game; most of my team wasn't there, so I played most of it. Then I stayed up all night at a rock-climbing Lock-in. The next evening, I had another basketball game, in which I was Hallucinating in the middle of the game.
Christianity claims that we are "saved by faith". If we could prove God exists, then it would no longer be faith, but lack of denial against proven truths. Given this, I don't see why people try to say that God can be proven to exist. I believe God exists, but I will never claim to prove God exists.
I don't care how you dress, though there are some styles that would keep me away. For the most part, I don't care how you dress, it's all the face and behavior I care about.
I don't like tattoos or non-ear piercings, but the clothes don't really matter.
I don't like tattoos or non-ear piercings, but the clothes don't really matter.
My first name is Joshua, which has some religious meaning.
Joshua was the name of the guy who succeeded Moses. Joshua is also... somehow... a certain translation/pronunciation of the man we know as Jesus. I'm not really sure about this, though I think he was physically called "yeshua".
I don't know or care about the meaning of my last name. My dad's last name used to be Smulowwitz, which was really hard to spell. Because his job required his name written alot, he changed it to a more simple name. So my last name might as well mean "this word is easier to spell than Smullowitz"
Joshua was the name of the guy who succeeded Moses. Joshua is also... somehow... a certain translation/pronunciation of the man we know as Jesus. I'm not really sure about this, though I think he was physically called "yeshua".
I don't know or care about the meaning of my last name. My dad's last name used to be Smulowwitz, which was really hard to spell. Because his job required his name written alot, he changed it to a more simple name. So my last name might as well mean "this word is easier to spell than Smullowitz"
I go to an "independent study highschool", so I don't experience these teachers myself, but my best friend does. he says that half the teachers don't really teach anything. he says it's because of a law that forbids teachers from being fired if they've been a teacher for 10 years. I don't know how true this is, but I've had multiple people confirm this.
As for their income, it does seem low. If these really are good teachers, then I think they should be paid more. The problem is, I question whether they are actually good teachers or not. even so, I agree with Nekohime...
I haven't seen the exact statistics, but this seems messed up
As for their income, it does seem low. If these really are good teachers, then I think they should be paid more. The problem is, I question whether they are actually good teachers or not. even so, I agree with Nekohime...
Nekohime wrote...
the US supposedly spends an average of about $10-11,000 per student! Where does all that money go? Not so much into teachers' pockets, I can tell you that.I haven't seen the exact statistics, but this seems messed up
there's supposed to be a description, but most of them don't have one written
I think the uploaders are supposed to write the description, but they don't. Maybe we can have some trusted members given the right to write descriptions?
I think the uploaders are supposed to write the description, but they don't. Maybe we can have some trusted members given the right to write descriptions?
I've got a basketball practice on Halloween, and I don't want to explain to my teammates that I missed because I was trick-or-treating. but I already went to a costume party with some classmates.
here's a list of possible attributes for a guy/girl. If I missed any, let me know and I'll edit this post.
face
breasts
body shape
Ass
muscular/athletic
not fat
personality
common interests
social
shy
confident
intelligent
mature
fun
caring
humorous
wealthy
religous
perverted
not perverted
loyal
otaku
likes hentai
just make a list showing which attributes (in order) are most important to you. Also, please say whether YOU are a guy or girl.
I'm a guy, and these are my preferred characteristics of a girl
1. face
2. loyal
3. fun
4. common interests
5. not fat
6. breasts
7. caring
8. mature
9. personality
10. religion
face
breasts
body shape
Ass
muscular/athletic
not fat
personality
common interests
social
shy
confident
intelligent
mature
fun
caring
humorous
wealthy
religous
perverted
not perverted
loyal
otaku
likes hentai
just make a list showing which attributes (in order) are most important to you. Also, please say whether YOU are a guy or girl.
I'm a guy, and these are my preferred characteristics of a girl
1. face
2. loyal
3. fun
4. common interests
5. not fat
6. breasts
7. caring
8. mature
9. personality
10. religion
I'm not sure if this belongs in request or not. it's not like this section is excessively crowded, so I think it's fine here.
There's tons of good ones, all you have to do is sort by favorites. I recommend anything by Coelacanth, Homunculus, or Kisaragi Gunma
There's tons of good ones, all you have to do is sort by favorites. I recommend anything by Coelacanth, Homunculus, or Kisaragi Gunma
