new pc and monitor! - Page 2

The Scientist · 01-Apr-2016, 09:33

hmmm, the i5 6600 is £3 cheaper than the i5 6500 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Cache-.../dp/B010T6D39O

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Skylak.../dp/B010T6CWI2

Lungboy · 01-Apr-2016, 14:48

I rather like the look of the NZXT H440 case in white, although I can't get over the total lack of optical drive bay.

e: probably something like this http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/k4hqYJ

Belgarath · 01-Apr-2016, 14:57

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i...l-Core-i5-6500

Brocken · 01-Apr-2016, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Scientist

hmmm, the i5 6600 is £3 cheaper than the i5 6500 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Cache-.../dp/B010T6D39O

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Skylak.../dp/B010T6CWI2

It's being sold by a third-party retailer. I'd rather get the 6500 from a reputable source as it's not going to make the slightest difference for the stuff you're using your computer for.

The Scientist · 01-Apr-2016, 16:21

Roger.

So this : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Skylak.../dp/B010T6CWI2

and : http://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-16-Me.../dp/B00TY6A1LY

^ Reputable source?? Both seem to be available from amazon.co.uk as the seller. Shall I go for it?

The Scientist · 02-Apr-2016, 21:14

I've just found a 3tb WD red hdd under my bed! I forgot I had to RMA one a year ago on the NAS and I'd bought a replacement being impatient waiting for it..

Bonus storage

Inertiaman · 02-Apr-2016, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lungboy

I can't get over the total lack of optical drive bay.

Try.

The Scientist · 02-Apr-2016, 22:57

I'm installing 2, you never know.

ps: can you recommend a 960 based gfx card (Do I need a 4gig one) xx

The Scientist · 02-Apr-2016, 23:15

ok :

HyperX Fury 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 2133 MHz DDR4 CL14 UDIMM Memory Kit (Skylake Compatible) - Black

Asus Z170-A ATX mobo

Intel Core Skylake Processor i5-6500/3.2 GHz

Ordered

Just the Gfx and psu left....

The Scientist · 02-Apr-2016, 23:20

Monitor too! Shit this is getting costly :/

Belgarath · 03-Apr-2016, 01:27

Will your current monitor last a bit longer, allow you to spread the cost?

Is the graphics card to last a while, or to tide you over? Do you want to run VR at some point?

The Scientist · 03-Apr-2016, 12:09

Current monitor is a 21inch dell jobby. The 27 inch Asus ips ones I've been looking at come in at less than 200 notes. Or will that be shite? What options and differences are there for these stupidly priced ones @ £400+.

I've decided I'll probably upgrade the gfx in a year or so when vr is mainstream, so a average card to see me through till then.

Belgarath · 03-Apr-2016, 16:45

The thing to consider is whether you'll want a 4K monitor - may be worth waiting until you get a better graphics card, if so.

The Scientist · 03-Apr-2016, 17:02

Ahh OK. I have no 4k media atm. I'm guessing games allow you to run them at 4k nowadays? I think I'll prolly stick with HD for now.

The Scientist · 03-Apr-2016, 17:42

Christ I've looked at roughly 100 monitors now!

edit: scrap that it seems all ips have 5ms response!

Are IPS crap for gaming then?

Ta x

Belgarath · 03-Apr-2016, 19:38

Not unless you're a CS:GO pro or really picky, I wouldn't have thought. If you see one you like check a load of reviews for it, and possibly check some out in person if you can to see the difference between TN, IPS etc.

Eja Cool8 · 03-Apr-2016, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Scientist

Ahh OK. I have no 4k media atm. I'm guessing games allow you to run them at 4k nowadays? I think I'll prolly stick with HD for now.

4K's fairly common, albeit, I'd suggest, restricted to those with slightly deeper pockets for now. It needs a pretty beefy GPU to keep the framerate up, something like at least one Nvidia 980 ti.

2560x1440 would be the performance goal these days, the "new 1080p", if you like. Looks gorgeous, especially at top settings, and doesn't need a huge investment. In your case though, if you want to keep the budget trimmed, there's bugger-all wrong with 1080p. A new rig will mean all settings at ultra/max @ naughty framerates.

Lungboy · 04-Apr-2016, 07:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inertiaman

Try.

But my she-male porn collection is on dvd

Eja Cool8 · 04-Apr-2016, 09:13

The trend is for a gentleman to keep his filth on a discreetly hidden NAS server.

Belgarath · 04-Apr-2016, 13:55

Novatech have this ASUS GeForce GTX 960 STRIX OC for £149.99 - worth considering and should tide you over for a year or two.

http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/c...c2oc-2gd5.html

Brocken · 04-Apr-2016, 14:48

I have this monitor and it's lovely:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-GW2765H...dp/B00M913DVG/

Slightly above your budget.

I wouldn't bother with a 4k monitor right now (especially if you only get the gtx 960)

The Scientist · 04-Apr-2016, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belgarath

Novatech have this ASUS GeForce GTX 960 STRIX OC for £149.99 - worth considering and should tide you over for a year or two.

http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/c...c2oc-2gd5.html

Bought!

The Scientist · 04-Apr-2016, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brocken

I have this monitor and it's lovely:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-GW2765H...dp/B00M913DVG/

Slightly above your budget.

I wouldn't bother with a 4k monitor right now (especially if you only get the gtx 960)

Looks good. How does this compare. I note yours has a 4ms rt

http://www.amazon.co.uk/MX279H-Wides.../dp/B00A4K9KBQ

Lungboy · 04-Apr-2016, 22:22

Aren't response times a bit of a red herring, with different companies using different methods to test etc so you can't simply compare the number?

The Scientist · 04-Apr-2016, 22:28

No idea dude, I'm hoping someone will come into the thread and say "Sci this is this best bollox for your cash blah blah frame rates blah blah sync blah missing scientists, blahh blah"

Inertiaman · 04-Apr-2016, 22:31

"Sci we're all too old and shit to tell the difference between framerates so buy a big one and don't care"

The Scientist · 04-Apr-2016, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inertiaman

"Sci we're all too old and shit to tell the difference between framerates so buy a big one and don't care"

Blah blah, that's the nudge I was looking for.

Brocken · 05-Apr-2016, 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Scientist

Looks good. How does this compare. I note yours has a 4ms rt

http://www.amazon.co.uk/MX279H-Wides.../dp/B00A4K9KBQ

The one I linked to is a higher resolution (which is handy for me as I do web development so can get more on screen). Other than that I dunno :p

cunning-stunt · 05-Apr-2016, 10:45

Sorry if this is a bit late Sci, I forgot I bookmarked it for when i want a new monitor later on in the year.

http://imgur.com/gallery/14kwY

The Scientist · 06-Apr-2016, 16:26

Cheers CS mate.

All the bits are turning up. Case , PSU and SSD arrived today.

01-Apr-2016, 09:33	#31
The Scientist skulker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,426	hmmm, the i5 6600 is £3 cheaper than the i5 6500 on Amazon. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Cache-.../dp/B010T6D39O http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Skylak.../dp/B010T6CWI2 __________________ #FSA.CLAN www.flosseh.co.uk

01-Apr-2016, 14:48	#32
Lungboy Roboplegic Wrongcock Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 15,759	I rather like the look of the NZXT H440 case in white, although I can't get over the total lack of optical drive bay. e: probably something like this http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/k4hqYJ __________________ Please use my link for ordering Giffgaff simcards! Last edited by Lungboy; 01-Apr-2016 at 15:01.

01-Apr-2016, 16:21	#35
The Scientist skulker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,426	Roger. So this : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Skylak.../dp/B010T6CWI2 and : http://www.amazon.co.uk/HyperX-16-Me.../dp/B00TY6A1LY ^ Reputable source?? Both seem to be available from amazon.co.uk as the seller. Shall I go for it? __________________ #FSA.CLAN www.flosseh.co.uk Last edited by The Scientist; 01-Apr-2016 at 17:39.

02-Apr-2016, 21:14	#36
The Scientist skulker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,426	I've just found a 3tb WD red hdd under my bed! I forgot I had to RMA one a year ago on the NAS and I'd bought a replacement being impatient waiting for it.. Bonus storage __________________ #FSA.CLAN www.flosseh.co.uk

02-Apr-2016, 22:57	#38
The Scientist skulker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,426	I'm installing 2, you never know. ps: can you recommend a 960 based gfx card (Do I need a 4gig one) xx __________________ #FSA.CLAN www.flosseh.co.uk

01-Apr-2016, 14:57	#33
Belgarath totally topical Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,617	http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i...l-Core-i5-6500

02-Apr-2016, 23:15	#39
The Scientist skulker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,426	ok : HyperX Fury 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 2133 MHz DDR4 CL14 UDIMM Memory Kit (Skylake Compatible) - Black Asus Z170-A ATX mobo Intel Core Skylake Processor i5-6500/3.2 GHz Ordered Just the Gfx and psu left.... __________________ #FSA.CLAN www.flosseh.co.uk

02-Apr-2016, 23:20	#40
The Scientist skulker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,426	Monitor too! Shit this is getting costly :/ __________________ #FSA.CLAN www.flosseh.co.uk

03-Apr-2016, 01:27	#41
Belgarath totally topical Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,617	Will your current monitor last a bit longer, allow you to spread the cost? Is the graphics card to last a while, or to tide you over? Do you want to run VR at some point? Last edited by Belgarath; 03-Apr-2016 at 01:30.

03-Apr-2016, 12:09	#42
The Scientist skulker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,426	Current monitor is a 21inch dell jobby. The 27 inch Asus ips ones I've been looking at come in at less than 200 notes. Or will that be shite? What options and differences are there for these stupidly priced ones @ £400+. I've decided I'll probably upgrade the gfx in a year or so when vr is mainstream, so a average card to see me through till then. __________________ #FSA.CLAN www.flosseh.co.uk

03-Apr-2016, 16:45	#43
Belgarath totally topical Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,617	The thing to consider is whether you'll want a 4K monitor - may be worth waiting until you get a better graphics card, if so.

03-Apr-2016, 17:02	#44
The Scientist skulker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,426	Ahh OK. I have no 4k media atm. I'm guessing games allow you to run them at 4k nowadays? I think I'll prolly stick with HD for now. __________________ #FSA.CLAN www.flosseh.co.uk

03-Apr-2016, 17:42	#45
The Scientist skulker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,426	Christ I've looked at roughly 100 monitors now! edit: scrap that it seems all ips have 5ms response! Are IPS crap for gaming then? Ta x __________________ #FSA.CLAN www.flosseh.co.uk Last edited by The Scientist; 03-Apr-2016 at 18:16.

03-Apr-2016, 19:38	#46
Belgarath totally topical Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,617	Not unless you're a CS:GO pro or really picky, I wouldn't have thought. If you see one you like check a load of reviews for it, and possibly check some out in person if you can to see the difference between TN, IPS etc.

04-Apr-2016, 09:13	#49
Eja Cool8 Enema of the people Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 12,946	The trend is for a gentleman to keep his filth on a discreetly hidden NAS server. __________________ "A friend of mine described her disgust as two Blackwater mercs, shortly after introducing themselves, proposed a two-on-one sex act that involved one of the men ejaculating on the other." Steve Fainaru: "Big Boy Rules" "Every man and woman should play the noblest games and be of another mind from what they are at present." Plato

04-Apr-2016, 13:55	#50
Belgarath totally topical Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,617	Novatech have this ASUS GeForce GTX 960 STRIX OC for £149.99 - worth considering and should tide you over for a year or two. http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/c...c2oc-2gd5.html

04-Apr-2016, 14:48	#51
Brocken Bit lost Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,949	I have this monitor and it's lovely: http://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-GW2765H...dp/B00M913DVG/ Slightly above your budget. I wouldn't bother with a 4k monitor right now (especially if you only get the gtx 960)

04-Apr-2016, 22:22	#54
Lungboy Roboplegic Wrongcock Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 15,759	Aren't response times a bit of a red herring, with different companies using different methods to test etc so you can't simply compare the number? __________________ Please use my link for ordering Giffgaff simcards!

04-Apr-2016, 22:28	#55
The Scientist skulker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,426	No idea dude, I'm hoping someone will come into the thread and say "Sci this is this best bollox for your cash blah blah frame rates blah blah sync blah missing scientists, blahh blah" __________________ #FSA.CLAN www.flosseh.co.uk Last edited by The Scientist; 04-Apr-2016 at 22:31.

05-Apr-2016, 10:45	#59
cunning-stunt Falling to bits. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,131	Sorry if this is a bit late Sci, I forgot I bookmarked it for when i want a new monitor later on in the year. http://imgur.com/gallery/14kwY

06-Apr-2016, 16:26	#60
The Scientist skulker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,426	Cheers CS mate. All the bits are turning up. Case , PSU and SSD arrived today. __________________ #FSA.CLAN www.flosseh.co.uk