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"I need a New PC!" 2013 Part 1. Haswell, Crysis 3, and secret fairy sauce. Read da OP
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Asked this in the previous thread, but don't think I got an answer. My 670 doesn't seem to be sticking with the latest updated driver. I go to check for new drivers and it's always the same one it will accept, as if I didn't just download and install it. Is there something I can do to correct this?
A 680 will be able to handle that perferctly well.
Agni's with little CPU usage, yeah. Samaritan was eventually able to be done on one 680, but at the removal of MSAA, iirc
1) Manually download the drivers. Don't touch them yet though.
2) Delete the entire folder of C:\NVIDIA\
3) Go into Add/Remove Programs and remove everything that says NVIDIA.
4) Restart computer.
5) Install newest drivers.
Mad Hatter
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Agh, dammit, that's a ways off still... I guess I'll just wait for a good 680 deal. Thanks
Dave_6
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Ah. How many cards was the Unreal 4 demo run with? I thought I read about it somewhere but I can't recall right now.
Thank you, sir. You say drivers, so I'm assuming I'm looking for more than one?
So hard to say. I don't think you can go wrong building now. If you are intent on OC'ing to high heaven in the 4.6-5.0 range, it might be worth waiting for.
They're all packaged into a single download.
So I did all the steps and even checking in apps/programs, it says the newest version is in there for my 675. OC GURU on the other hand is still saying it's an update behind. I wouldn't even care if it didn't affect XCOM. I literally can't play the game in the state it's in. It takes a good 10 second to get the mouse from one end of the screen to the other...at the title screen.
Only that game. But if I reinstall this newest driver again, it'll let me play, lag free till I turn it off. One time. So lost here.
Only that game. But if I reinstall this newest driver again, it'll let me play, lag free till I turn it off. One time. So lost here.
rohlfinator
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Nice work on the OP! Pretty much everything you need right there.
I haven't really been keeping up with things for the last year or so, but I'm planning to do a CPU/MB/GPU upgrade around the time that Haswell hits. Maybe get a nicer case, too.
I haven't really been keeping up with things for the last year or so, but I'm planning to do a CPU/MB/GPU upgrade around the time that Haswell hits. Maybe get a nicer case, too.
This right here should be in the OP. At least until all the companies include a way to install drivers that automatically removes all previous drivers.
By the way, very nice OP!
Whiteshirt
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ASUS PB238q.
And Windows is really showing you 8GB's?
What happens, if you have nothing opened?
I would also suggesting switching the RAM sticks into other slots, if possible. Maybe there is something wrong with those?
I'm not a specialist, when it comes to questions, like this, but I hope it helps. :/
Are you having some automated program doing the installation?
Yeah..with no games and browser open and vlc - 60% usage.
LiquidMetal14
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Worst case scenario, one of the dimms is dead. Try switching your RAM to different sockets or flip them from their current socket in exchange for each other (if you have 2).
Nope. Manually installed the latest drivers like you said. It's so fucking odd. Keeps going back and forth in performance. After I posted that, I booted up XCOM yet again and it was buttery smooth. Makes no sense, especially with a game that isn't very graphics intensive. I have Far Cry 3 running really well nearly maxed with no hiccups.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
I wish dell had an option for their IPS screens without the anti-glare thing.
Are you using Firefox? If so, are you using your memory cache or your disk cache? Could be a never ending loop, which is causing your RAM being used that much.
Someone correct me, if I'm absolutely wrong with this.
TheThunder
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Azzurri
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Yea, I want a 30" Glossy 1600p
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
I'm getting closer.
Here's what I got so far:
i5 3570k
P8Z77-V LK
Hydro Series H60 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
840 Series Samsung 120GB Internal Solid State Drive
8gb 1600 Ram
I still need to decide if I want to use the case I already have or get another one and then finally decide on a video card. I'm dragging my feet on the video card decision for now. I'm hoping to be able to hold out for the "Titian" release so that the 7950 price might drive down a little more. However, I'm starting to think that 299.99 - 320.00 is the best I'm going to be able to do for a while on a 7950.
There is nothing quite like getting all the parts together for a new rig. I love this feeling and wish I didn't have to wait every 4 years to do it.
Here's what I got so far:
i5 3570k
P8Z77-V LK
Hydro Series H60 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
840 Series Samsung 120GB Internal Solid State Drive
8gb 1600 Ram
I still need to decide if I want to use the case I already have or get another one and then finally decide on a video card. I'm dragging my feet on the video card decision for now. I'm hoping to be able to hold out for the "Titian" release so that the 7950 price might drive down a little more. However, I'm starting to think that 299.99 - 320.00 is the best I'm going to be able to do for a while on a 7950.
There is nothing quite like getting all the parts together for a new rig. I love this feeling and wish I didn't have to wait every 4 years to do it.
CharpyImpact
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I would consider an alternate ssd. The general consensus is that the 840 isn't the best choice due to its use of TLC nand. Generally the Crucial m4, Samsung 830, and the Samsung 840 pro tend to be the ones recommended here. I am using the 840 pro and it has been fantastic.
LiquidMetal14
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The OCZ Vertex 4 gets my personal vote. All current models ship with FW 1.5 and above so no issues at all with that Indilinx controller.
As far as a case for the young man, I STRONGLY recommend the Corsair 500R. I'm surprised it's not in the OP. I just received it 2 days ago. Winner all the way around. Best case I've ever seen bar none. Not that that some of the more expensive ones can't do better but it's a super nice case that can support big GPU's in case you have one with aftermarket heatsinks and has plenty of fan spots and bays. That case has a 10% off coupon on top of the sale as well so it brings it to 107 shipped. 20 dollar rebate as well.
On a side note, I was looking at the CM Storm Xornet mouse in the OP. I'm going to go out on a limb and say this would destroy my current wireless Logitech M305 correct?
You want scissor switches. The arctosa and K750 in the OP both have those.
LiquidMetal14
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Owned the K750 for a while now - Sleek, elegant design almost reminiscent of a Mac product (which they make a MAC alternate FYI). Never have to charge it due to it's solar power. Super responsive keys. Just make sure you give it some light here and there. Don't leave it in a dark area for weeks at a time. Think of it like watering a plant but far less often. Best KB I've ever owned.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
Hmm.. thanks for the feedback. I have generally had good experiences with Samsung electronics so I didn't think that the SSD I selected would be frowned upon. There was a 64gb Samsung 830 there. Perhaps I will go trade this 840 for that.
My idea is to only use the SSD for my OS and a game or two so 64gb should be plenty for that right?
You flatter me. I'm a grown ass man, dog. I ain't fixin to have lights on my PC. /Cedric
Seriously though I don't want a case with glowing LED's I've been looking for something sleek and clean. Any suggestions?
Also any suggestions on the right timing for buying a 3gb 7950?
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Corsair 650D
On the 7950, it's fairly cheap right now. Twin Frozr III cooling. Nothing to be ashamed of.
CharpyImpact
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Back again with the mechanical keyboard madness.
So, originally I was going to go with the Rosewill Cherry Red Mx board, but that and the CM Quickfire Rapid seem to have some weird quality issues going on (USB cords and keys failing). What do people think about various other Cherry Red keyboards, specifically:
Corsair Vengeance K60/K90
Gigabyte Aivia Osmium
SteelSeries 6Gv2
Any others I should take a look at that are ~$100 or below?
So, originally I was going to go with the Rosewill Cherry Red Mx board, but that and the CM Quickfire Rapid seem to have some weird quality issues going on (USB cords and keys failing). What do people think about various other Cherry Red keyboards, specifically:
Corsair Vengeance K60/K90
Gigabyte Aivia Osmium
SteelSeries 6Gv2
Any others I should take a look at that are ~$100 or below?
Koroviev
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Technically yes, but I would strongly recommend a larger drive. Once you've used one, you're going to want everything (i.e., all of your other commonly used programs) but your data files on it. At the very least I would get a 128gb model, although it's very nice having 250gb...
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
I just saw that their ultrasharp 30 inch has that matte finish too. What a way to make an expensive piece of art an expensive piece of shit.
Azzurri
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Yup, I have an Apple LED, I just wish they made a glossy 30" monitor
I prefer matte over glossy screen.
Whiteshirt
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Matte coatings are improving fortunately, PLS monitors are perfectly fine for instance.
Unfortunately for LG, their engineers are idiots that seem to be unable to design a good quality matte coating. Their previous matte coatings are excessively thick and now their matte AH-IPS monitors have visible cross-hatching.
Unfortunately for LG, their engineers are idiots that seem to be unable to design a good quality matte coating. Their previous matte coatings are excessively thick and now their matte AH-IPS monitors have visible cross-hatching.
opticalmace
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Great job on the OP.
I wonder why we don't have a general laptop thread though. I know there's the gaming one but I don't think it's suitable for talking about ultrabooks etc.
I wonder why we don't have a general laptop thread though. I know there's the gaming one but I don't think it's suitable for talking about ultrabooks etc.
CharpyImpact
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Went with the Gigabyte since the entire keyboard uses mechanical keys and seemed to have more features than the SteelSeries.
Haswell is coming out in June with new socket 1150.
electricpirate
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Thanks for the heads up, I almost orderd an 840 today.
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