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Post subject: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 10:49 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 8:34 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:23 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:13 pm |
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thank you both for your great suggestions and advice. They helped a lot, I do have another question. What is the preformance difference between the i5 vs the i7. I did notice the increase in memory in the L3 cache, along with an increase of 500mhz on the processor speed. But is the difference that much noticable. Is it worth the extra $100 to spend initially to get the extra 500mhz along with the other goodies? Thank you
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:23 pm |
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the difference is both have 4 physical cores but the i7 has 4 virtual core to which combined with the 4 physical core is like 8 cores , the i7 is better for those who do a lot more multi tasking or power users that use multi thread apps. if this computer is mainly for gaming and watch videos or playing music there will be little to no difference
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:28 am |
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To avoid starting a nother thread, what about a build in the $500-600 range? I have an 8 year old desktop I need to replace.
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:56 am |
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what will be the primary use AC? and are there going to be any carry over parts like the case cd-rom ect
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:11 pm |
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CD ROM I can carry over, and all peripherals. I could probably bring along a power supply (I'll post which one I have later and you can tell me if it's worth moving).
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:26 pm |
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Here's one of my two computers - both need upgrading. This is the "good" one:
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 6:23 pm |
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I always run my build ideas against Matrix's recommendations to see if I'm right lol
Hey Matrix I was looking at this, curious what you think. I'll only be running Squad or Chivalry and people seem to have similar builds:
I7-6700 Skylake 3.4GHz $349 LGA 1151
GIGABYTE GA-B150M-D3H-GSM LGA 1151 $86
G-SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2x8) F4-2133C15D-16GVR $84
EVGA GeForce GTX 960 02G-P4-2966-KR 2GB $209
Reusing the 680W psu since these new CPUs are such low power, case, monitor, hdd and OS so it looks like i can escape from this for less than $900 even if i went up on the MB or GPU.
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 7:45 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:42 pm |
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Matrix what program did you use to capture all of that system information?
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 4:52 am |
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 4:15 pm |
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I have ALWAYS read what Matrix states as my baseline and go from there...meaning I then balance it against the brands I prefer such as an ASUS Mobo.
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 11:08 pm |
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Jinxter wrote: I have ALWAYS read what Matrix states as my baseline and go from there...meaning I then balance it against the brands I prefer such as an ASUS Mobo. exactly, I usually stick pretty close to what Matrix advises. Been happy with my choices I made. Well technically Matrix made lol.
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 5:42 pm |
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THIS IS HELPFUL. THINKING ABOUT UPGRADING TOO@@!!!
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 8:35 pm |
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Came to this thread, realize I bought a motherboard Matrix recommended, continue wining at computers.
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 9:35 pm |
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So I know this is the time of the year for most to start looking at building a new Rig between now and Tax returns, for those who are looking to do so I would not get the new Kaby Lake from Intel as they is little to no performance gain over the previous Sky lake line up that has been out the last year and w is pricey, however there is some good news from what I have been seeing from AMD and their new ZEN processor that is due out in January and will be in 6 and 8 core configuration is as fast as the Sky lake and at like half the cost . so if you do upgrade stick with the current Sky lake or go with AMD ZEN and your wallet will thank you
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Post subject: Re: Calling all computer nerds, I mean intelligent people. Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:46 pm |
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Like what I have been reading about ZEN...will definitely wait to see what AMD can do...
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