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[duckbutta]

So maybe I should throw this AMD processor to the bushes for the 4690k then?

I'm not really qualified to answer that question since I am an Intel stan and the one time I used an AMD processor it was the single worst PC experience of my life.

The only reason I think AMD should even be allowed to exist is to at least have another brand of cpu so intel can't just corner the market and charge whatever they want.

Not a fan of AMD anything...

 

[The Frozen One]

whats a good graphics card under $100 right now?

i have raden 6870 and my games suffer.. i was able to play watchdogs but with heavy frame rate issues.

also should i update my processor? i'm using i5 2500k

 

[Liquid]

whats a good graphics card under $100 right now?

i have raden 6870 and my games suffer.. i was able to play watchdogs but with heavy frame rate issues.

also should i update my processor? i'm using i5 2500k

Watch Dogs is an unoptimized POS.

The 2500K is starting to get a little long in the tooth though, I think there is a game out that that just recently listed that as the minimum CPU. Going to have to go Haswell, which means a new board for you.

Just save up some more to upgrade the GPU, your performance increase in a $100 card wont be that significant over the 6870

 

[Ciggavelli]

whats a good graphics card under $100 right now?

i have raden 6870 and my games suffer.. i was able to play watchdogs but with heavy frame rate issues.

also should i update my processor? i'm using i5 2500k

Nothing but a 6gb card can play watch dogs at high or ultra textures. That game is just very poorly optimized. I hate that fukking game!

I agree with @Liquid, just save up for a 970 or something. That'll last you at 1080p for a while

 

[hypo666]

VIBOX Apache Package 9 - 4.0GHz Six Core, Desktop Gaming PC, Computer Complete Full Package Including: Windows 8.1 Operating System, 22" Monitor, Headset, Gamer's Keyboard & Mouse Set AND a Neon Blue Internal Lighting Kit (New 4.0GHz AMD FX 6300 Fast Six 6-Core Processor, 2GB AMD Radeon R9 270 Graphics Card, Raijintek Aidos CPU Fan Cooler, High Grade 500W PSU, 1TB Hard Drive, 16GB 1600Mhz RAM)

Thinking of buying this off amazon, how will it play the latest games?

 

[Liquid]

VIBOX Apache Package 9 - 4.0GHz Six Core, Desktop Gaming PC, Computer Complete Full Package Including: Windows 8.1 Operating System, 22" Monitor, Headset, Gamer's Keyboard & Mouse Set AND a Neon Blue Internal Lighting Kit (New 4.0GHz AMD FX 6300 Fast Six 6-Core Processor, 2GB AMD Radeon R9 270 Graphics Card, Raijintek Aidos CPU Fan Cooler, High Grade 500W PSU, 1TB Hard Drive, 16GB 1600Mhz RAM)

Thinking of buying this off amazon, how will it play the latest games?

How much?

It will run games, but it always comes down to price.

 

[hypo666]

How much?

It will run games, but it always comes down to price.

879 pounds which is 1327 dollars.

 

[Liquid]

879 pounds which is 1327 dollars.

hell no

 

[Tha Gawd Amen]

VIBOX Apache Package 9 - 4.0GHz Six Core, Desktop Gaming PC, Computer Complete Full Package Including: Windows 8.1 Operating System, 22" Monitor, Headset, Gamer's Keyboard & Mouse Set AND a Neon Blue Internal Lighting Kit (New 4.0GHz AMD FX 6300 Fast Six 6-Core Processor, 2GB AMD Radeon R9 270 Graphics Card, Raijintek Aidos CPU Fan Cooler, High Grade 500W PSU, 1TB Hard Drive, 16GB 1600Mhz RAM)

Thinking of buying this off amazon, how will it play the latest games?

You could probably build that yourself for like 600-700 without the peripherals and windows.

 

[GreatestLaker]

879 pounds which is 1327 dollars.

 

[daze23]

lol, I don't know about UK hardware prices, but $1300 does seem like a lot for an AMD build

 

[Codeine Crazy]

Whats the word on the Dell XPS 13?

 

[GreatestLaker]

$639

• Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-core "Haswell" CPU; 8GB RAM; 1TB Hard Drive
• Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics; DVD Burner; 802.11n WiFi; Bluetooth
• Two USB 3.0 ports, 1 MiniCard; 1 PCIe x16; 3 PCIe x1 Slots; Bundled Keyboard + Mouse
• Beats Audio; 2-year warranty; 200W Power Supply; Windows 7 Professional 64-bit

http://store.hp.com/webapp/wcs/stor...252&siteid=dZCX6Je2w8Q-gXOPojjCCL78VY.1U_lV8g

$649.99
Featured $649.99 configuration also includes 8GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 720 graphics, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system, 1-year Enhanced support and McAfee LiveSafe 12 Month Subscription.

All XPS 8700 models feature Intel Z87 Express chipset, DVD Burner optical drive, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, six USB 3.0 ports, 19-in-1 integrated card reader, HDMI, DisplayPort, four USB 2.0 ports, bundled Keyboard + Mouse and 7.1-channel Audio with Waves MaxxAudio Pro.
http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-8700/p...&cid=283092&lid=5379376&acd=12309207097360120

Good deals?

 

[itsyoung!!]

hell no

Are we losing by not building machines like that and selling 3-5 of em a month on amazon??

I dont wanna deal with the questions after they plug it in wrong or something is why i dont wanna do it

 

[winb83]

Anybody got any Raid Controller Card recommendations? I will run either Raid 5 or 6 with 4 3TB drives in 5 or 6 drives in Raid 6 if I add two more later.