Desktop Computers

kegkilla · Aug 15, 2014

huh? all i'm trying to say is cooler ranch doritos would go well with your pussy juice.

Quaid · Aug 15, 2014

kegkilla_sl said:
this guy

It's true though, right? I mean, SSDs are awesome and all that, but how often do you really reboot?

Eomer · Aug 15, 2014

Quaid_sl said:
It's true though, right? I mean, SSDs are awesome and all that, but how often do you really reboot?

You realize that SSD's improve the entire computing experience, and not just booting, right?

Right?

Quaid · Aug 15, 2014

Eomer_sl said:
You realize that SSD's improve the entire computing experience, and not just booting, right?

Right?

Do they? *shrug*

Mine doesn't feel all that incredible. My games boot somewhat more quickly than the games in my HDD for sure. Is it worth such a crazy cost/GB increase? I'm not so sure.

Joeboo · Aug 15, 2014

An SSD is the most drastic upgrade & new piece of hardware I've added to my PC since 3d accelerators came on the market 17-18 years ago. Everything is just snappy and instant, from web browsers, to quicker virus scanning, to games loading so fast you can even read the tips on the loading screens. It would be difficult for me to use a computer without one now.

Quaid · Aug 15, 2014

Hmmm maybe I'm just spoiled now and don't notice any more.

jeffvader · Aug 15, 2014

looking at all these mice makes me envious because my life requires a silent mouse. i use the nexus - has anyone found something better?

alternatively, how easy is it to do something likethisto a $100 mouse without fucking it up?

Eomer · Aug 15, 2014

joeboo_sl said:
An SSD is the most drastic upgrade & new piece of hardware I've added to my PC since 3d accelerators came on the market 17-18 years ago. Everything is just snappy and instant, from web browsers, to quicker virus scanning, to games loading so fast you can even read the tips on the loading screens. It would be difficult for me to use a computer without one now.

Pretty much this. It's something that once you get used to it, you don't necessarily notice much. But if you go use a computer that has a platter drive, the damn thing nearly feels broken.

I CLICKED THE ICON LIKE TWO SECONDS AGO AND NOTHING IS HAPPENING!

jeydax · Aug 15, 2014

Is someone seriously arguing SSD's aren't worth it? Really? I could see this argument when they very FIRST came out since they were so damn expensive but even for someone trying to do a budget build I'd still recommend getting one because of how fucking drastic of a difference they make.

Quaid · Aug 15, 2014

Honestly... I haven't used a PC other than mine in years. I'm probably just underestimating how nice my SSD feels lol.

mkopec · Aug 15, 2014

Well I have two. I have an older i5 2500K and a newer i5 3870K or 3850 or whatever that I built with a SSD right off the bat. And the difference was definitely noticeable between SSd and non SSD, even the kids complained that it was slow as hell so they fought to play on the new one. It wasnt even a contest. The i5 2500K felt like an old laptop compared to the new one. So I had to get an SSD for the 2500K system as well. And now its just as fast as the other one.

kegkilla · Aug 15, 2014

I'm going to start making a list of nerds who suck at being nerds. Quaid and that moron who didnt understand PC vs Console are first on the list.

This is basic stuff people

Malakriss · Aug 15, 2014

Could you also slap together a Common Computer Core curriculum to reeducate the wannabe nerds? Perhaps design some Mac software for training courses.

Pasteton · Aug 15, 2014

So anyone game wirelessly and have a good recommendation for mouse and keyboard? I get a lotta missed inputs on my keyboard and, even worse, fairly bad lag on my mouse.

I just built a system and think it was a pretty good price, all from frys. Even beat new eggs price on the video card by 10$

I5 4590 has well
8gig 1600 MHz ram
256 gb ssd (toshiba)
MSi night blade sff gaming box with 600W Psu and BR/DVD, MSI z97 gaming mb
Evga gtx 770 with 2 gig ddr5, acx cooling

Hasn't crashed once in 2 weeks so far.
Ffxiv and archeage maxed everything at 1080p and CPU temp peaked at 73 (haven't gotten a GPU temp monitor yet tho)

Total damage $1198

kegkilla · Aug 15, 2014

Malakriss_sl said:
Could you also slap together a Common Computer Core curriculum to reeducate the wannabe nerds? Perhaps design some Mac software for training courses.

that sounds like a job for a nerd

Fadaar · Aug 15, 2014

Here's what I've been looking to upgrade to:

GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gbs USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Newegg.com
Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Refresh Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor BX80646I74790K - Newegg.com - Newegg.com
SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE500BW 2.5 - Newegg.com
G.SKILL Trident X Series 16GB Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C7D-16GTX - Newegg.com

Left off video card because of new stuffs coming out soonish. Will probably buy everything through Amazon (just prefer Newegg for browsing) since I have $200 credit with them via their credit card rewards. It's actually a pretty sweet deal if you're like me and buy a ton of stuff on there cause of free Prime shipping. 3% cash reward for Amazon purchases which since November of last year for me has added up to $200 to use on their site.

Quaid · Aug 15, 2014

kegkilla_sl said:
I'm going to start making a list of nerds who suck at being nerds. Quaid and that moron who didnt understand PC vs Console are first on the list.

This is basic stuff people

Ur basic stuff

Tuco · Aug 15, 2014

Fadaar_sl said:
Here's what I've been looking to upgrade to:

GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gbs USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Newegg.com
Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Refresh Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor BX80646I74790K - Newegg.com - Newegg.com
SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE500BW 2.5 - Newegg.com
G.SKILL Trident X Series 16GB Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C7D-16GTX - Newegg.com

Left off video card because of new stuffs coming out soonish. Will probably buy everything through Amazon (just prefer Newegg for browsing) since I have $200 credit with them via their credit card rewards. It's actually a pretty sweet deal if you're like me and buy a ton of stuff on there cause of free Prime shipping. 3% cash reward for Amazon purchases which since November of last year for me has added up to $200 to use on their site.

Will probably buy something really similar to this when the 880s come out.

Voyce · Aug 17, 2014

Did a nice little Micro build a couple months ago, very satisfied with the result. Very Quiet, very peppy, doesn't get very hot, so it doesn't need a lot of noisy fans.

Kingston Technology HyperX 16 GB Kit (4x4 GB Modules) 16 Quad Channel Kit 1600 (PC3 12800) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX

Intel Core i5-4670K Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.4 GHZ 6 MB Cache - BX80646I54670K

ASUS Micro ATX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 Motherboard B85M-G

Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Single Unit Version Internal Solid State Drive MZ-7TE250BW

PNY GeForce GTX 750Ti OC Graphics Cards VCGGTX750T2XPB-OC

brekk · Aug 17, 2014

kegkilla_sl said:
I'm going to start making a list of nerds who suck at being nerds. Quaid and that moron who didnt understand PC vs Console are first on the list.

This is basic stuff people

If you make the list I'll edit the original post with people who's recommendations and viewpoints should be ignored.

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