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Pablo Nergigante
Apr 16, 2002

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In Training
Jun 28, 2008

Nice. Mine crashed a few times the first time I launched it because I had the fans incorrectly plugged in and my tower kept turning off because of high temperature.

HolePisser1982
Nov 3, 2002
the first few hours of my Rig's life were with its guts still all splayed out on the table because as soon as it booted I had to play Revengeance

Black Baby Goku
Apr 2, 2011

by Nyc_Tattoo
What build did you go with Pablo

Black Baby Goku
Apr 2, 2011

by Nyc_Tattoo
Tfw I got my 980 and maxed out MGS5

Pablo Nergigante
Apr 16, 2002

Black Baby Goku posted:

What build did you go with Pablo

Ended up going with this build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Extreme3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($124.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Phanteks PH-F140XP_BK 85.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.25 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($131.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1298.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-25 09:41 EST-0500

In Training
Jun 28, 2008

We have nearly exactly the same compy.

Black Baby Goku
Apr 2, 2011

by Nyc_Tattoo
Nice! I want DDR 4 RAM now.

Pablo Nergigante
Apr 16, 2002

In Training posted:

We have nearly exactly the same compy.

Nice. I haven't gotten much chance to try it out yet but it seems to be running pretty stable and cool so far

starbarry clock
Apr 23, 2012

king of teh portal

net cafe scandal
Mar 18, 2011

Pablo Gigante posted:

Ended up going with this build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Extreme3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($124.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Phanteks PH-F140XP_BK 85.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.25 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($131.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1298.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-25 09:41 EST-0500

Incredible build, g.

Wormskull
Aug 23, 2009

Have fun squeezing all that Powah through a 60hz monitor... LMFAO...

Pablo Nergigante
Apr 16, 2002

Wormskull posted:

Have fun squeezing all that Powah through a 60hz monitor... LMFAO...

Average Bear
Apr 4, 2010
I also have a 60hz monitor... My whole compy is some 2009 HP with every part but the HD replaced lol.

Average Bear
Apr 4, 2010

Pablo Gigante posted:

Ended up going with this build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Extreme3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($124.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Phanteks PH-F140XP_BK 85.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.25 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($131.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1298.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-25 09:41 EST-0500

*Wistles in impressment going down the list* You ever think of loving and cumming in this bad boy?

Black Baby Goku
Apr 2, 2011

by Nyc_Tattoo

Average Bear posted:

*Wistles in impressment going down the list* You ever think of loving and cumming in this bad boy?

*raises paw*

Scrub-Niggurath
Nov 27, 2007

how do you like that monitor,? I'm in need of a new one

Pablo Nergigante
Apr 16, 2002

Scrub-Niggurath posted:

how do you like that monitor,? I'm in need of a new one

It seems pretty nice so far but it's 60Hz :negative:

Average Bear
Apr 4, 2010
Pic from last ImpCon, checking out each others rigs:

frank.club
Jan 15, 2011

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS
The PC of Pablo

Pablo Nergigante
Apr 16, 2002

frank.club posted:

The PC of Pablo

No more stutters in Skyrim
Please baby, no more stutters in Skyrim

extremebuff
Jun 20, 2010


same

frank.club
Jan 15, 2011

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

Pablo Gigante posted:

No more stutters in Skyrim
Please baby, no more stutters in Skyrim

Ultra Settings Box

Black Baby Goku
Apr 2, 2011

by Nyc_Tattoo

frank.club posted:

The PC of Pablo

extremebuff
Jun 20, 2010







Bolverkur
Aug 9, 2012

Pablo Gigante posted:

No more stutters in Skyrim
Please baby, no more stutters in Skyrim

Minecraft (Heavily Modded) is the true challenge

Pewdiepie
Oct 31, 2010

Lumpy the Cook
Feb 4, 2011

Drippy-goo-yay, mother-gunker!
If you really want to see how well your computer runs you could just buy one of those $70 benchmarking applications they have on Steam

trying to jack off
Dec 31, 2007

tfw you nuild a new pc then continue to play counter strike and quake on the lowest possible settings for maximum visibility

Evil Eagle
Nov 5, 2009

I had this feel 3 weeks ago op.

Mr. Sophistication
May 16, 2014

I know this wasn't your original avatar but I just love this game. Cheers, rediscover.

Black Baby Goku posted:

Tfw I got my 980 and maxed out MGS5

that feel when i got my 1 giga byte 650 and ran it at a smooth 60 frames on all medium settings due to kojimas god like team of super coders

Retarded_Clown_
Feb 18, 2012

Knuc U Kinte
Aug 17, 2004

Wormskull posted:

Have fun squeezing all that Powah through a 60hz monitor... LMFAO...

net cafe scandal
Mar 18, 2011

Pablo Gigante posted:

No more stutters in Skyrim
Please baby, no more stutters in Skyrim

*shoots you in the head*

Captain Fuck Face
May 6, 2007

:] i like to read post :]
I ordered my computer pre built and all the relevant instruction books are covered with dragons. My computer also came with a door tag that says I'M SORRY BUSY GAMING. it also has a dragon

elf help book
Aug 5, 2004

Though the battle might be endless, I will never give up
oh no i just remembered the pc gaming e3 talk show thing

Black Baby Goku
Apr 2, 2011

by Nyc_Tattoo

elf help book posted:

oh no i just remembered the pc gaming e3 talk show thing

sector_corrector
Jan 18, 2012

by Nyc_Tattoo

hahaha

White Genocide
Feb 22, 2010

elf help book posted:

oh no i just remembered the pc gaming e3 talk show thing

it was shameful poo poo

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elf help book
Aug 5, 2004

Though the battle might be endless, I will never give up

trying to jack off posted:

tfw you nuild a new pc then continue to play counter strike and quake on the lowest possible settings for maximum visibility

bought a new video card last year and then realized i only play pixel indie games

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