http://www.gamersnexus.net/ Tue, 21 May 2013 17:48:09 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc3023 [quote=minkushxc]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 Would that work with the amd 6870?[/quote] That RAM looks good as long as the motherboard you select supports 1600mhz and you use one of the recommended CPUs. I would still suggest picking up a HD 7850 instead. mikagmann2 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:17:35 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc3019 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 Would that work with the amd 6870? minkushxc Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:52:10 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc3018 Check out the new cheap build for $608 I just did and start a thread with your budget, games you will play and other uses for the PC like editing etc and we can help you better. Thanks mikagmann2 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:50:40 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc3017 I wanna do this build but with amd 6870 gpu and I can't find what memory I would need and also would I need to switch the power supply? minkushxc Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:49:00 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2790 Hey there, Derrick! First: This build is a bit dated -- AMD and nVidia have both come out with more GPUs in recent months, so that's probably why you're struggling to find the earlier video card. It's in your best interest to investigate other options anyway -- I've listed some options below. On your PSU question: Assuming you do not change the video card (if you do, tell me what you've changed it to), I think 450W is the minimum you'd want to go. Any lower and you risk cutting it too close to the minimum power requirements when under load. You may want to consider 500W if you're looking into overclocking and more future upgrades (i.e. more hard drives, fans, etc). With the 6100, it makes sense to plan for OC'ing to some degree. I'd say spring for a 500W PSU if you can afford it. On your GPU question: Check out those alternatives I listed! All of them are fantastic cards, it just comes to what fits your budget best. Try to target the GTX 560 (like [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121446]this one[/url]) or AMD's 6870. The 6870 tends to be about 10% more powerful than the GTX 560, so it'll come down to what you're using it for. Hope that helps! Lelldorianx Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:43:59 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2785 hello, i plan to mod this build to include your suggestions of a fx-6100 cpu, ocz modstream and a muskin ssd 120gb drive. my questions, is he power supply too much or just right for its optimal efficiency. the video card suggested is no longer available. i am still looking but so far no luck. i am currently looking for alternatives i can even pay a about 50-70 bucks more for something better.. any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.. thanks Derrick Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:19:47 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2572 [quote=Nick L.]Hi, i am going to build this PC but made a few swapouts to make it more future friendly: a 6870:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121418 700 wat power supply with blue neon light and mouse:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148046 8gb memory:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104262 and the fx 4170:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819106009 same box, harddrive, fans, motherboard, disk drive and also i am getting windows 7 home pre. 64 bit. It costs $750 at NEWEGG. (thats just the cost + shipping) I also comboed the fx 4170 with disk drive and windows seven with the motherboard to achieve this price. THE MAIN THING I NEED TO KNOW is if all these parts are compatible. also if you have time to blow and dont mind helping someone out, if there are better deals. I NEED TO KNOW BY NEXT SUNDAY PLZ!!! thankyou.[/quote] So how did this build workout for you? Does it run games well (like I suppose Skyrim, Minecraft, other RPG and FPS games)?? Im looking at building a computer for mainly gaming reasons and I am not able to look at parts and be able to tale if they would work... Thanks for the feedback :) Reid Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:24:47 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2549 [quote=matt]Ok, I followed the recommended buy exactly wasn't really trying to be original.. anyway I had everything installed correctly carefully examined everything before I installed it. It works but with random crashes, when i run the memory diagnostic it says I have memory problems, so I took out one of the dual channel 4gb of ram and tried a memory diagnostic of course it says memory problems. The computer is not longer randomly rebooting with BSOD's but when I have both 4gb sticks of ram in I get BSOD's all the time and usually takes windows restarting about 5 times to start running only to disfunction when I need it. I'm very confused as to why this is happening but I am reaching a conclusion that I have some option set to where it won't enable dual channel memory technology. Is there a way to correct this I have all the updated drivers to the GPU and Display. I'm a novice and just want to be able to play the games I have anyway i'm only running 1 4gb of ram right now and everything is running fine. Also the system always booted fine when I tried to run in safe mode with both sticks of ram in the correct spots on the motherboard. In normal windows mode it would fail almost every time. I know this isn't worded very well I am currently on pain medicine so if anyone can help plz do :) Oh, I am using the 600w psu that was recommended and a 1 tb harddrive as well as an 80 gb ssd drive[/quote] Could you make a post on our forums so we could more easily monitor your problem and give you in-depth support? This is an issue that is too complex for comments. Lelldorianx Fri, 27 Jul 2012 04:52:00 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2548 @Nick L: Everything looks like it should be compatible. I don't see any reason they wouldn't work together. Seems good to me. Any other questions? Lelldorianx Fri, 27 Jul 2012 04:51:01 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2538 please help! Nick L. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:09:16 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2526 Hi, i am going to build this PC but made a few swapouts to make it more future friendly: a 6870:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121418 700 wat power supply with blue neon light and mouse:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148046 8gb memory:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104262 and the fx 4170:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819106009 same box, harddrive, fans, motherboard, disk drive and also i am getting windows 7 home pre. 64 bit. It costs $750 at NEWEGG. (thats just the cost + shipping) I also comboed the fx 4170 with disk drive and windows seven with the motherboard to achieve this price. THE MAIN THING I NEED TO KNOW is if all these parts are compatible. also if you have time to blow and dont mind helping someone out, if there are better deals. I NEED TO KNOW BY NEXT SUNDAY PLZ!!! thankyou. Nick L. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:41:21 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2479 Ok, I followed the recommended buy exactly wasn't really trying to be original.. anyway I had everything installed correctly carefully examined everything before I installed it. It works but with random crashes, when i run the memory diagnostic it says I have memory problems, so I took out one of the dual channel 4gb of ram and tried a memory diagnostic of course it says memory problems. The computer is not longer randomly rebooting with BSOD's but when I have both 4gb sticks of ram in I get BSOD's all the time and usually takes windows restarting about 5 times to start running only to disfunction when I need it. I'm very confused as to why this is happening but I am reaching a conclusion that I have some option set to where it won't enable dual channel memory technology. Is there a way to correct this I have all the updated drivers to the GPU and Display. I'm a novice and just want to be able to play the games I have anyway i'm only running 1 4gb of ram right now and everything is running fine. Also the system always booted fine when I tried to run in safe mode with both sticks of ram in the correct spots on the motherboard. In normal windows mode it would fail almost every time. I know this isn't worded very well I am currently on pain medicine so if anyone can help plz do :) Oh, I am using the 600w psu that was recommended and a 1 tb harddrive as well as an 80 gb ssd drive matt Sat, 14 Jul 2012 03:19:01 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2351 Yep, you can mount that fan somewhere in the Antec 300 for improved cooling :D The Antec 300 has been one of the staple budget cases since it came out, so you really can't go wrong there if on a budget. And the 6870 is a very powerful card, so I'm always happy to recommend that (especially given its price). I think you're set to go! Let me know if you need any other help or have any questions at all. Our forums are also always open, especially if you post build pics :) Lelldorianx Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:25:34 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2341 Links don't work: Case is the 300 from Antec. Graphics card is the HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 PCIE from Sapphire. Nick Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:12:15 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2340 Cheers for the replies guys. The [url=http://www.coolermaster.co.uk/product.php?product_id=6691]PSU[/url] says it has 2 6-pin connectors, so I think that's OK. [url=http://www.antec.com/product.php?id=1131&fid=84]This is the case[/url] I'm thinking of buying. I like the understated looks and I want to buy another fan ([url=http://www.arctic.ac/en/p/cooling/case-fans/73/arctic-f-pwm.html?c=2183]this one[/url] is £5 for the 120mm version on Amazon) for the graphics card. I think it's big enough? [url=http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?cid=1&gid=3&sgid=1037&pid=1270&psn=&lid=1&leg=0]This graphics card[/url] is £120 on Amazon, which is comparatively less that lots of 6850s seem to be priced. I've always had fairly underpowered graphics cards, and the idea is to play games on high for a change: the Witcher 2, Skyrim, Shogun 2 - Total War come to mind. The Kingston, Corsair and OCZ all seem to be similarly priced at around £80 and I can't seem to find the Mushkin. Judging by your recommendation, I think I'll go with the the Corsair FORCE then. Thinking of buying the parts soon, reckon I'm set? Nick Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:05:32 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2333 [quote=Boronguy]@Lelldorianx yo im making a computer and my budget is ~500 euro's but i'm still not sure about the video-card and the cpu. i'm not sure to buy a xfx6850 for 100 or a saphire 6870 for 145(or maybe one from nvidia, 660 is 140 660 se is 130 and 660tib is 180 which is really to expensive. also still not sure to buy 4core AMD FX-4170 Black Edition @ 4.2ghz for 116 or AMD FX-6200 Black Edition @ 3.8ghz for 137. ps. overclocking is a factor also RAM isc dirt cheap here in holland so i am able to buy some ddr-2133c11memory for 50 but the motherboard i am going to buy (990fxnorth bridge) only supports up to 2100(oc) and 1866 non oc, so does this work at all or do i just need to downclock the memory in the bios or what?[/quote] I'll start with the easy questions: I'd suggest going with the fastest natively supported RAM on the motherboard you purchase, then clock it upwards. It'll be more cost effective and will be easier to work with in the long run. I'm a fan of the 6870 or GTX 660 SE, it really comes down to money. The 660 will perform much more strongly, but it depends on what games you're playing -- are you primarily a gamer or a developer? What games do you plan on playing? My instinct is to recommend a 6870 or 6950/70 for most gaming, but if you have the money to spend, the 660 would be epic. I don't think it'll fit in your 500E budget, though, so I'm going to recommend either the 6870 or 6950. I'm going to let Mik answer your CPU/overclocking question -- he's our resident AMD expert ;) [quote=Brian Nichol]Hi- I am planning on building this computer but want to use the SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 (100314-3L) instead of the 6850 graphics card. Please advise me regarding a power supply. Thanks in advance, BN[/quote] Yep, that'd work fine! In terms of PSUs, my recommendation is to aim for the 500W range. That should cover you nicely. 500-550W would set you straight for that modification. Lelldorianx Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:00:40 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2332 [quote=Nick]Hey, I'd like to start by thanking Gamers Nexus for all of your amazing hardware and building guides. I'm taking this as a template for my first PC build and was wondering if I could run the parts by you to ensure I'm not doing anything unconventionally stupid. I have a budget of £500 (prices seem to be higher here in UK): Motherboard as listed, £63.99 from Amazon.co.uk CPU as listed, £86.89 from Amazon Video Card Sapphire Radeon HD 6870, £120 from Amazon RAM Patriot Signature 4GB DDR3 1333MHz X2, £36 from Amazon PSU Coolermaster GX 650W Power Supply (in case I choose later to buy a 2nd graphics card), £57 from scan.co.uk SSD OCZ Agility 3 120GB SATA III 2.5 inch SSD, £75 from Amazon Case Antec Three Hundred Midi Case, £45 from Amazon 1 Extra fan, Arctic Cooling 120mm, £4.85 from Amazon I already have a 1TB USB storage drive and a DVD drive. Altogether coming in at just under £500.[/quote] Hey there, Nick. Mik's right, you look pretty covered there. I'm personally not a massive fan of the OCZ Agility SSD series anymore as there are many better options, but I'm not quite sure what's available in the UK. Check your local retailers/Amazon/etc for the following SSDs: - Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB - Corsair FORCE SSD 120GB - Mushkin Chronos Let me know what the prices are on those and if they look good to you. In the US, the Kingston HyperX 3K series is currently (due to sales/etc) very affordable and extremely reliable. The Corsair FORCE series is one of my favorite drives to work with as well, but it really comes down to price between the two. I believe the FORCE performs slightly better in some aspects, but in the end, it's the cost that's most noticeable, not an extra few MB per second (for most people). Let me know what you find! Lelldorianx Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:55:44 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2329 [quote=Nick]Hey, I'd like to start by thanking Gamers Nexus for all of your amazing hardware and building guides. I'm taking this as a template for my first PC build and was wondering if I could run the parts by you to ensure I'm not doing anything unconventionally stupid. I have a budget of £500 (prices seem to be higher here in UK): Motherboard as listed, £63.99 from Amazon.co.uk CPU as listed, £86.89 from Amazon Video Card Sapphire Radeon HD 6870, £120 from Amazon RAM Patriot Signature 4GB DDR3 1333MHz X2, £36 from Amazon PSU Coolermaster GX 650W Power Supply (in case I choose later to buy a 2nd graphics card), £57 from scan.co.uk SSD OCZ Agility 3 120GB SATA III 2.5 inch SSD, £75 from Amazon Case Antec Three Hundred Midi Case, £45 from Amazon 1 Extra fan, Arctic Cooling 120mm, £4.85 from Amazon I already have a 1TB USB storage drive and a DVD drive. Altogether coming in at just under £500.[/quote] Everything looks fine at first glance, just make sure the PSU has the extra 6 pin power for the 6870, as it takes 2 instead on the one 6 pin the 6850 takes. Just check to see if the PSU says sli/crossfire ready, if not maybe the video card will come with the adapter. If you could give links to the actual products it would help loads. mikagmann2 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:45:52 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2328 Hey, I'd like to start by thanking Gamers Nexus for all of your amazing hardware and building guides. I'm taking this as a template for my first PC build and was wondering if I could run the parts by you to ensure I'm not doing anything unconventionally stupid. I have a budget of £500 (prices seem to be higher here in UK): Motherboard as listed, £63.99 from Amazon.co.uk CPU as listed, £86.89 from Amazon Video Card Sapphire Radeon HD 6870, £120 from Amazon RAM Patriot Signature 4GB DDR3 1333MHz X2, £36 from Amazon PSU Coolermaster GX 650W Power Supply (in case I choose later to buy a 2nd graphics card), £57 from scan.co.uk SSD OCZ Agility 3 120GB SATA III 2.5 inch SSD, £75 from Amazon Case Antec Three Hundred Midi Case, £45 from Amazon 1 Extra fan, Arctic Cooling 120mm, £4.85 from Amazon I already have a 1TB USB storage drive and a DVD drive. Altogether coming in at just under £500. Nick Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:29:58 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2323 @Lelldorianx yo im making a computer and my budget is ~500 euro's but i'm still not sure about the video-card and the cpu. i'm not sure to buy a xfx6850 for 100 or a saphire 6870 for 145(or maybe one from nvidia, 660 is 140 660 se is 130 and 660tib is 180 which is really to expensive. also still not sure to buy 4core AMD FX-4170 Black Edition @ 4.2ghz for 116 or AMD FX-6200 Black Edition @ 3.8ghz for 137. ps. overclocking is a factor also RAM isc dirt cheap here in holland so i am able to buy some ddr-2133c11memory for 50 but the motherboard i am going to buy (990fxnorth bridge) only supports up to 2100(oc) and 1866 non oc, so does this work at all or do i just need to downclock the memory in the bios or what? Boronguy Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:44:26 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2300 Hi- I am planning on building this computer but want to use the SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 (100314-3L) instead of the 6850 graphics card. Please advise me regarding a power supply. Thanks in advance, BN Brian Nichol Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:22:49 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2284 what would u guys recommend the fx-6100 or the fx-4170??? thanks Phillip Sun, 10 Jun 2012 11:39:06 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2265 [quote=Phillip]Thanks lelldorian for that. I went to purchase a asus radeon 6850 from pc case gear in Australia and they told me the 6000 series has been discontinued is there another graphics card I can use around the same price range? Thanks[/quote] I don't think it's been officially discontinued... but I could be wrong. I'm not sure what prices are like down there, but the 6850 is definitely one of the best cost-to-performance cards out there. In terms of things close to that range, the only non-6000 series card that comes to mind is the [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121446]GTX 560[/url] (non-Ti version), which will run you about $190, $170 after rebate. It is a very good card if you can afford the price jump -- the 6870 is also admirable, but it's in the 6000 series... are there any other retailers around you that may have them? Either way, the GTX 560 is an excellent choice if it's affordable/local. Lelldorianx Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:30:45 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2262 Thanks lelldorian for that. I went to purchase a asus radeon 6850 from pc case gear in Australia and they told me the 6000 series has been discontinued is there another graphics card I can use around the same price range? Thanks Phillip Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:03:43 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2252 [quote=Phillip]im planning on running this pc wireless what would be the best budget pci card going for? thanks[/quote] TPLink's [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704045]USB option[/url] is the one I'd personally go with, but if you specifically need a PCI option, Rosewill makes [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166051]a decent one[/url]. The PCI cards tend to have much worse user reviews, though, so be careful. Lelldorianx Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:23:09 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2251 @Aderei: So it sounds like the memory you purchased wasn't necessarily labeled accurately - is that correct? Sounds like a manufacturer or retailer mistake... have you contacted the manufacturer to ask about the labeling issues that you noticed? Any changes since your last update? Lelldorianx Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:19:44 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2247 im planning on running this pc wireless what would be the best budget pci card going for? thanks Phillip Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:45:42 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2234 First, thanks for the help! 1. Only detects as half in all positions. 2. No change, correctly set as Dual-Channel Memory, only half ram. 3. UEFI Version : 970 Extreme3 P1.50 ( after updating ) 4. No change 5. When set as 1333 MhZ, timing is 9-9-24. Voltage in the tuning utility show's as 1.585 ( in Bio's, as auto ), Speccy and CPU-Z show voltage as 1.50 V. When set in 1600 ( auto detect ), timing is 11-11-11-28. Again, tuning utility show's 1.585, Speccy and CPU-Z show's voltage as 1.50 V As far as I can tell, Bios will not directly give me the voltage. Hmm... and this is odd. Even thought my ram is labelled PGV38G1333ELK on the label ( linking to what I purchased when you put it in google ), both speccy and CPU-Z show my part number as PSD32G160081 ... http://www.ogo1.ru/market/operativnaya_pamyat/53012-DIMM_2Gb_DDR3_PC12800_1600Mhz_Patriot_%28PSD32G160081%29 So...this looks like they mislabeled the RAM? Talk about a pain.. : ) https://www.dropbox.com/s/9fkl7iy65t6h996/Untitled.png And not once, but twice.. both sets I ordered behave the same way! Aderei Tue, 29 May 2012 03:18:34 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2230 @Aderei: Let's try these (or tell me if you already have) -- 1. Try one stick in each slot (sounds like you already have). Check BIOS' system info each time. Does it only detect as half? 2. Try both sticks in black, then both sticks in blue (or whatever your colors are). Does BIOS see it any differently? Check between each change. 3. What version of BIOS are you on? 4. In the memory tab, force the RAM to be 1333MHz and repeat the first two steps. 5. What does BIOS report your voltage and timings as? Lelldorianx Mon, 28 May 2012 14:48:37 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2228 Windows is 64 bit and the bios does not detect the RAM correctly. I have 4x2 1333 GB and it see's it as 2x2 1600. I have tried manually setting it to the appropriate Mhz ( and voltage once ), also swapping stick slots or placing only one stick and in every case it see's my sticks as 2GB. CPU-Z also's see 2GB per stick. Alexei Aderei Mon, 28 May 2012 03:12:15 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2226 [quote=Aderei]Whelp, got the pieces and most of everything seems to work fine. Forgot to check for a USB3.0 header, so will probable get a PCI internal card to get my case USB working. Only weird thing is my RAM only show's up at 50% for both bio and OS ( 1 stick show's as 2 GB, 2 sticks as 4 GB, etc ). Been messing around on forums and played with bio settings, but nothing much yet. Anyone have a brilliant idea?[/quote] That's odd... just as a preliminary question: Do you have a 64-bit OS installed? Does BIOS' system info tab show all the RAM? [quote=phillip]i wanna make this build but i wanna use the fx-6100 instead of the fx-4100 will a 500w cooler master psu be enough? how much wattage will i be using is it safer to go bigger? thanks[/quote] That depends on if you plan to upgrade anything else along with the CPU (or in the near future). I believe the FX-6100 and FX-4100 both draw 95W, so you should be fine with only that upgrade. If you want to be safe, you can always check Thermaltake's PSU calculator here: http://thermaltake.outervision.com/ Whenever money permits, I tend to recommend adding 100W to that calculation. PSUs hit max efficiency at around 60% load, so any extra wattage is good to have. Lelldorianx Mon, 28 May 2012 00:07:35 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2220 i wanna make this build but i wanna use the fx-6100 instead of the fx-4100 will a 500w cooler master psu be enough? how much wattage will i be using is it safer to go bigger? thanks phillip Sun, 27 May 2012 10:04:08 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2216 Whelp, got the pieces and most of everything seems to work fine. Forgot to check for a USB3.0 header, so will probable get a PCI internal card to get my case USB working. Only weird thing is my RAM only show's up at 50% for both bio and OS ( 1 stick show's as 2 GB, 2 sticks as 4 GB, etc ). Been messing around on forums and played with bio settings, but nothing much yet. Anyone have a brilliant idea? Aderei Sat, 26 May 2012 03:44:09 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2194 its actually just like the same build that i have except for the following parts: Video card: Gtx 560 Case: Thermaltake v9 black edition PSU: 600w OCZ modextreme modular this build is probably just like the same that i have which i built a couple of weeks ago. all thanks to mikagmann2 for all the support and the entire gamersnexus team! wootitsnaz Sun, 20 May 2012 02:45:00 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2190 Anyone who builds one of these rigs can feel free to post pics of the build on our Completed Builds area in our forums. We love seeing the custom builds you guys do. mikagmann2 Fri, 18 May 2012 21:01:30 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2179 [quote=Aderei]Thanks for the suggestion! So tweaking a few things around I get: ASUS AMD Radeon 6850 159(20$ mail-in) AMD FX-6100 CPU 149.99-13$ 8GB DDR3 1866MHz 62 ASRock 970 Extreme3 139.99 (!) Rosewill HIVE Series HIVE-550 550W 70 Mushkin 120GB 104.99 Rosewill RANGER Gaming ATX 44,99 Total 673.94 Plus shipping and GST. The main difference is the motherboard that is 50$ more on .ca. Otherwise, does anything scream no in the listing? Thanks for the advice![/quote] The motherboard will only support up to 1333mhz RAM natively. To get your 1866 to run at the appropriate speed, you will have to adjust the speed in bios to overclock it. If you have any issues with installing your CPU, you may have to upgrade the bios. These are easy fixes though. Let us know how it goes. mikagmann2 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:30:52 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2177 Thanks for the suggestion! So tweaking a few things around I get: ASUS AMD Radeon 6850 159(20$ mail-in) AMD FX-6100 CPU 149.99-13$ 8GB DDR3 1866MHz 62 ASRock 970 Extreme3 139.99 (!) Rosewill HIVE Series HIVE-550 550W 70 Mushkin 120GB 104.99 Rosewill RANGER Gaming ATX 44,99 Total 673.94 Plus shipping and GST. The main difference is the motherboard that is 50$ more on .ca. Otherwise, does anything scream no in the listing? Thanks for the advice! Aderei Wed, 16 May 2012 14:26:11 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2175 [quote=mikagmann2]Check out this case, it comes with three fans. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147061[/quote] +1 for this case. It gets the job done and retains the overall theme. Nice find, Mik. Lelldorianx Wed, 16 May 2012 07:47:16 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2172 Check out this case, it comes with three fans. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147061 mikagmann2 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:20:43 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2171 If I want roughly this build, but a different case that I don't need to throw fans in, what would you recommend? ( don't really care look-wise ) Aderei Tue, 15 May 2012 13:16:13 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2170 GT makes a great suggestion -- the 7850 is a strong card and is within your budget! Lelldorianx Tue, 15 May 2012 04:44:30 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2167 Check out the 7850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161406 It's part of Radeon's new 7000 line and performs formidably, and it is only $ 100 more than the 6850. general trymutos Mon, 14 May 2012 20:29:30 +0100 http://www.gamersnexus.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=842#josc2165 Wow... I really like the case on this one... question -> if I have $100 more, what should I upgrade first? I saw a GTX 560 and 6950 and 6870 and, and, and... too many cards. Which one is best? Mon, 14 May 2012 17:07:04 +0100