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Need a new PC

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  • 05-08-2012 4:53pm
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    Aenaes
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    My PC has finally decided to die on me and can't really run games anymore. Looking around on here, most people seem to use HWS. Am I right in thinking they only accept a bank transfer? Also, should I let them build it as I'm wary of letting myself do it..

    1. What is your budget? €800-900

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Gaming. World of Tanks and Football Manager mainly, maybe some FPS games in the future.

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? Yes

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? No.

    5. Do you need a monitor? Maybe. I have a Compaq 7020 at the moment. Would it be compatible with a new build or can I get a better monitor relatively cheap?

    5a. If yes, what size do you need. 19'-22' would be fine.

    5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future?     1280x1024

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? Speakers.

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? No.

    8. How can you pay? Bank transfer, credit card.

    9. When are you purchasing? Next week, hopefully.

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? Wicklow.


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    Tropheus
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    This would be my suggestion:

    Item|Price
    Samsung SSD 830 128GB SATA 6GB's Paper Box|€102.51
    8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€37.24
    Intel Core i5-3570K Box, LGA1155|€220.41
    LG GH24NS bare schwarz|€18.16
    Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W|€53.58
    ASRock Z77 Pro3, Sockel 1155, ATX|€93.44
    BitFenix Merc Alpha|€31.86
    XFX RADEON HD 6950 830M 2GB DDR5 DUAL DP HDMI DUAL DVI|€193.62
    BenQ GL2450|€139.00
    Shipping|€18.99
    Total|€908.81


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    Aenaes
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Aenaes


    Thanks for your time ksimpson. Is there a copy of Windows included in that?


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    Eboggles
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    ksimpson wrote: »
    This would be my suggestion:

    Item|Price
    Samsung SSD 830 128GB SATA 6GB's Paper Box|€102.51
    8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€37.24
    Intel Core i5-3570K Box, LGA1155|€220.41
    LG GH24NS bare schwarz|€18.16
    Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W|€53.58
    ASRock Z77 Pro3, Sockel 1155, ATX|€93.44
    BitFenix Merc Alpha|€31.86
    XFX RADEON HD 6950 830M 2GB DDR5 DUAL DP HDMI DUAL DVI|€193.62
    BenQ GL2450|€139.00
    Shipping|€18.99
    Total|€908.81
    Get a 7850 instead of a 6950, much better card overall.


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    Procrastastudy
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    Merc beta if not filling the fan ports


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    Aenaes
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Aenaes


    Eboggles wrote: »
    Get a 7850 instead of a 6950, much better card overall.

    Does it not matter which 7850?


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    Eboggles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,600 ✭✭✭Eboggles


    Aenaes wrote: »
    Eboggles wrote: »
    Get a 7850 instead of a 6950, much better card overall.

    Does it not matter which 7850?
    All 7850s are better than 6950s. They're stronger, consume much less power and can be overclocked to 7950 levels.


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    Aenaes
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Aenaes


    Eboggles wrote: »
    All 7850s are better than 6950s. They're stronger, consume much less power and can be overclocked to 7950 levels.

    Okay, I understood them being better. I'm just wondering will any 7850 be compatible?


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    Eboggles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,600 ✭✭✭Eboggles


    Aenaes wrote: »
    Eboggles wrote: »
    All 7850s are better than 6950s. They're stronger, consume much less power and can be overclocked to 7950 levels.

    Okay, I understood them being better. I'm just wondering will any 7850 be compatible?
    Yeah.


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    Aenaes
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Aenaes


    Windows 7 32bit or 64bit? :o


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    Eboggles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,600 ✭✭✭Eboggles


    Aenaes wrote: »
    Windows 7 32bit or 64bit? :o

    64-bit. It allows more than 3.25GB (or whatever it is) of RAM.


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    Aenaes
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Aenaes


    I need help. I've built the PC now but there's nothing showing on the monitor. It just says "No signal detected". I don't understand why it's not working as it worked fine when I did the pre build outside the case. Any ideas?

    Edit: I also tried the old monitor and same thing happens basically.


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    Procrastastudy
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    Take it back out of the case see if that helps - if so its a short some where.

    Are the fans etc spinning? Have you tried shorting the power pins like you did with the external build?


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    Aenaes
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Aenaes


    Procrastastudy wrote: »
    Take it back out of the case see if that helps - if so its a short some where.

    Are the fans etc spinning? Have you tried shorting the power pins like you did with the external build?

    Was hoping there might be some suggestions before I have to take it apart. Fans are spinning, CD drive works, everything sounds good. Didn't short the pins, just turned it on with the power button.


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    Procrastastudy
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    Are you sure all the pegs in the case where in the right place? You know the ones the screws go into though the motherboard.


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    Aenaes
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    Procrastastudy wrote: »
    Are you sure all the pegs in the case where in the right place? You know the ones the screws go into though the motherboard.

    Pretty sure yeah. My fear is of having fried the mobo but would it not be a but more serious than the monitor not getting a signal from the PC?


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    Procrastastudy
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    Sorry I've actually not started from the begining here - have you tried unplugging trhe GPU card and using the on board video?


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    Aenaes
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Aenaes


    Procrastastudy wrote: »
    Sorry I've actually not started from the begining here - have you tried unplugging trhe GPU card and using the on board video?

    Ahem. Please don't shout at me but I had the SLI cable inserted, that seems to be the reason.


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    Procrastastudy
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    Aenaes wrote: »
    Ahem. Please don't shout at me but I had the SLI cable inserted, that seems to be the reason.

    LOL - as long as its up and running. We all do silly things building machines.


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    Aenaes
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Aenaes


    I thought everything was plain sailing but my GPU isn't being detected.
    The system is running the on-board graphics. Also, the GPU install guide says it should have be powered with two PCI Express cables but I've only got one.


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    Procrastastudy
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    Aenaes wrote: »
    I thought everything was plain sailing but my GPU isn't being detected.
    The system is running the on-board graphics. Also, the GPU install guide says it should have be powered with two PCI Express cables but I've only got one.

    Thats why its not being detected - did it not come with a molex to PCIe cable?


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    Aenaes
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    Nope. The GPU fan is working though.


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    Aenaes
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Aenaes


    Ok, I've also got the monitor connected via VGA ports. I suppose I need a DVI-D cable to make it actually work properly, right?


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    Procrastastudy
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    As long as its plugged into the video card your grand. I think you need a trip to peats or Maplin for a molex to PCIe six pin - very surprised they weren't in the box.


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    #25
    Bazzo
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    Procrastastudy wrote: »
    As long as its plugged into the video card your grand. I think you need a trip to peats or Maplin for a molex to PCIe six pin - very surprised they weren't in the box.

    Yep, you can pick one up in Maplin for €8.29 I think it was, not a huge deal, even if Maplin do charge an extortionate price for the privilege.


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    #26
    Procrastastudy
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    Nice looking bench!

    Powered by Unigine Engine
    Heaven Benchmark v3.0 BasicFPS: 70.6
    Scores: 1780
    Min FPS: 37.0
    Max FPS: 135.7

    Running it as I downloaded it.

    Got that voltage regulator or what ever it is is driving me nuts!

    LOL wrong thread sorry!


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    Squarewave
    Registered Users Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭Squarewave


    Aenaes wrote: »
    I thought everything was plain sailing but my GPU isn't being detected.
    The system is running the on-board graphics. Also, the GPU install guide says it should have be powered with two PCI Express cables but I've only got one.

    Are you using a Superflower Amazon PSU? It should have a second PCIe cable marked as SLI


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    #28
    Aenaes
    Registered Users Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Aenaes


    It seems I fried my brain instead of the motherboard.
    I had the 2 pci-e cables connected at the start but that was when my monitor didnt work as I had it connected to the VGA slot. Anyway, 2 pci-e cables are connected and monitor is connected to the GPU and all is working.

    Thanks to everyone here, not just those who answered my questions but in other threads aswell, as it helped me realise I could do this build. I wouldn't have dreamt of it without this forum.

    Heroes among men!


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