Hi,
I made a thread on here before about building a pc but I was an idiot back then and had no idea there was no point in doing that.
So now I have a build ready and was wondering if someone could give any advice on whether anything is unneeded/missing
8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9-9-9-24
Hi,
I made a thread on here before about building a pc but I was an idiot back then and had no idea there was no point in doing that.
So now I have a build ready and was wondering if someone could give any advice on whether anything is unneeded/missing
8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9-9-9-24
This thread has working links I can't get these to work because I'm dumb
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=84858411
This thread has working links I can't get these to work because I'm dumb
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=84858411
Be aware that tf2 can get HUGE, so there probably won't be a great deal of space left if you choose to install windows + tf2 on the SSD.
On the other hand you can't start games until everyone's loaded the map anyone, so you might not want to bother with tf2 on the ssd.
I'll check the size of tf2 on my system in the morning.
Be aware that tf2 can get HUGE, so there probably won't be a great deal of space left if you choose to install windows + tf2 on the SSD.
On the other hand you can't start games until everyone's loaded the map anyone, so you might not want to bother with tf2 on the ssd.
I'll check the size of tf2 on my system in the morning.
SimBe aware that tf2 can get HUGE, so there probably won't be a great deal of space left if you choose to install windows + tf2 on the SSD.
On the other hand you can't start games until everyone's loaded the map anyone, so you might not want to bother with tf2 on the ssd.
I'll check the size of tf2 on my system in the morning.
My TF2 is 13.1 gigs.
[quote=Sim]Be aware that tf2 can get HUGE, so there probably won't be a great deal of space left if you choose to install windows + tf2 on the SSD.
On the other hand you can't start games until everyone's loaded the map anyone, so you might not want to bother with tf2 on the ssd.
I'll check the size of tf2 on my system in the morning.[/quote]
My TF2 is 13.1 gigs.
so the build is fine otherwise then? I would be ok with not putting tf2 on the SSD, if it doesn't fit.
so the build is fine otherwise then? I would be ok with not putting tf2 on the SSD, if it doesn't fit.
I use a 64GB SSD, with Windows and TF2 installed on it. I also install my most frequent lightweight programs on like foobar, hexchat, notepad++, mumble, obs, steam, etc. After all that, it still leaves me with about 10GB of space in case I really need it.
You can change your browsers default download directory to your harddrive.
I recommend leaving some space on the SSD, because some steam games don't let you install to your harddrive if steam is on the SSD, and you have to move it after downloading with Steammover or something.
Really, 64GB is manageable, and I don't really ever regret not spending more money on a 128GB or something.
(If you get it, and notice for some reason it's filling up, make sure you are emptying your recycle bin).
I use a 64GB SSD, with Windows and TF2 installed on it. I also install my most frequent lightweight programs on like foobar, hexchat, notepad++, mumble, obs, steam, etc. After all that, it still leaves me with about 10GB of space in case I really need it.
You can change your browsers default download directory to your harddrive.
I recommend leaving some space on the SSD, because some steam games don't let you install to your harddrive if steam is on the SSD, and you have to move it after downloading with Steammover or something.
Really, 64GB is manageable, and I don't really ever regret not spending more money on a 128GB or something.
(If you get it, and notice for some reason it's filling up, make sure you are emptying your recycle bin).
I just actually looked at your OP now a well, I might have to recommend against the PSU unless someone can attest to it. A PSU that goes wrong can wreck your entire build, and for that reason I generally wouldn't buy anything other than big name brands on the PSU.
Also, you may want to consider posting this to /r/buildapc, it won't take much effort, but it provides some extra eyes and someone might find something better than what you are looking at currently.
(that is of course, if you don't get more help here, I'm not up to date with some modern parts so I don't want to try and help).
I just actually looked at your OP now a well, I might have to recommend against the PSU unless someone can attest to it. A PSU that goes wrong can wreck your entire build, and for that reason I generally wouldn't buy anything other than big name brands on the PSU.
Also, you may want to consider posting this to /r/buildapc, it won't take much effort, but it provides some extra eyes and someone might find something better than what you are looking at currently.
(that is of course, if you don't get more help here, I'm not up to date with some modern parts so I don't want to try and help).
reillyI just actually looked at your OP now a well, I might have to recommend against the PSU unless someone can attest to it. A PSU that goes wrong can wreck your entire build, and for that reason I generally wouldn't buy anything other than big name brands on the PSU.
Also, you may want to consider posting this to /r/buildapc, it won't take much effort, but it provides some extra eyes and someone might find something better than what you are looking at currently.
(that is of course, if you don't get more help here, I'm not up to date with some modern parts so I don't want to try and help).
Be quiet! is/was a popular brand for heatsinks in like the UK I think... not sure about the reputation of their PSUs though
[quote=reilly]I just actually looked at your OP now a well, I might have to recommend against the PSU unless someone can attest to it. A PSU that goes wrong can wreck your entire build, and for that reason I generally wouldn't buy anything other than big name brands on the PSU.
Also, you may want to consider posting this to /r/buildapc, it won't take much effort, but it provides some extra eyes and someone might find something better than what you are looking at currently.
(that is of course, if you don't get more help here, I'm not up to date with some modern parts so I don't want to try and help).[/quote]
Be quiet! is/was a popular brand for heatsinks in like the UK I think... not sure about the reputation of their PSUs though
BrinkBe quiet! is/was a popular brand for heatsinks in like the UK I think... not sure about the reputation of their PSUs though
be quiet is a German brand and they have been around for ages, their stuff is of a good quality, their recent models in the last years have been living up to the standards of for example seasonic and their efficiency is overall better on some of the higher priced models.
I had a 30gb SSD and now have 120 GB for a while, I do have tf2 installed on it but there is close to no difference compared with my HDD, I would highly consider getting a bigger one since SSDs only maintain their full speed up to about when half their storage is filled up, they also get faster the bigger the storage is.
[quote=Brink]
Be quiet! is/was a popular brand for heatsinks in like the UK I think... not sure about the reputation of their PSUs though[/quote]
be quiet is a German brand and they have been around for ages, their stuff is of a good quality, their recent models in the last years have been living up to the standards of for example seasonic and their efficiency is overall better on some of the higher priced models.
I had a 30gb SSD and now have 120 GB for a while, I do have tf2 installed on it but there is close to no difference compared with my HDD, I would highly consider getting a bigger one since SSDs only maintain their full speed up to about when half their storage is filled up, they also get faster the bigger the storage is.
According to other tech forums, it seems that Be Quiet!'s "dark" series PSUs are good. I recommend you get a psu from another brand since you didn't grab that one.
According to other tech forums, it seems that Be Quiet!'s "dark" series PSUs are good. I recommend you get a psu from another brand since you didn't grab that one.
would I be better off getting this corsair one for around the same price?
http://www.hardwareversand.de/400+-+500+Watts/74426/Corsair+CX+Series+Modular+CX500M%2C+500W.article
I don't really have the money for a 128gb SSD, so is it worth getting the 64gb one, or just getting none?
would I be better off getting this corsair one for around the same price?
http://www.hardwareversand.de/400+-+500+Watts/74426/Corsair+CX+Series+Modular+CX500M%2C+500W.article
I don't really have the money for a 128gb SSD, so is it worth getting the 64gb one, or just getting none?
absolutely no, corsair puts those crappy generic fans into their PSUs, especially on the cheaper models.
Modular is not a smart idea either when it comes to efficiency.
I would recommend you get this one http://www.hardwareversand.de/400+-+500+Watts/82763/be+quiet%21+PURE+POWER+L8+500W.article
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absolutely no, corsair puts those crappy generic fans into their PSUs, especially on the cheaper models.
Modular is not a smart idea either when it comes to efficiency.
I would recommend you get this one http://www.hardwareversand.de/400+-+500+Watts/82763/be+quiet%21+PURE+POWER+L8+500W.article
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So with that psu I'm good to go then?
So with that psu I'm good to go then?
Goat_Modular is not a smart idea either when it comes to efficiency.
Could you please expand on this. If you mean what I think you mean then that makes literally no sense.
[quote=Goat_]Modular is not a smart idea either when it comes to efficiency.[/quote]
Could you please expand on this. If you mean what I think you mean then that makes literally no sense.
skyrideGoat_Modular is not a smart idea either when it comes to efficiency.
Could you please expand on this. If you mean what I think you mean then that makes literally no sense.
Just coming off from simple electronics, one hard wired connection from source to where it's needed is more efficient then the modular approach.
[quote=skyride][quote=Goat_]Modular is not a smart idea either when it comes to efficiency.[/quote]
Could you please expand on this. If you mean what I think you mean then that makes literally no sense.[/quote]
Just coming off from simple electronics, one hard wired connection from source to where it's needed is more efficient then the modular approach.
have a harddrive and an SSD. with 60gb you can install windows and tf2 on the SSD but sir you need a harddrive.
you can get windows for free (you kinda made it sound like you were going to buy it.i'm just laying out some options)
Your psu has a 5 year manufacturer warranty so it is excellent. modular shmodular it really doesn't matter. if u want to spend money on cables then go right ahead if u dont then non modular may be the right choice for you.
cpu/gpu/ram i wont comment on because i am not up to date with that stuff.
I really like this guide and although the prices are all in american i feel that the information may be worth looking over as I've always found it to be reliable. http://www.techspot.com/guides/buying/
have a harddrive and an SSD. with 60gb you can install windows and tf2 on the SSD but sir you need a harddrive.
you can get windows for free (you kinda made it sound like you were going to buy it.i'm just laying out some options)
Your psu has a 5 year manufacturer warranty so it is excellent. modular shmodular it really doesn't matter. if u want to spend money on cables then go right ahead if u dont then non modular may be the right choice for you.
cpu/gpu/ram i wont comment on because i am not up to date with that stuff.
I really like this guide and although the prices are all in american i feel that the information may be worth looking over as I've always found it to be reliable. http://www.techspot.com/guides/buying/