Recent content by Alex-Dean

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    Question Used RX 480 Asus 4GB Dual Heaven Benchmark good?

    Gpu is stock Extreme preset Link to Benchmark (Stock RX480 4GB) Bought it used for about 69$ is the benchmark up to standard? Benchmark Link
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    Looking for a low buget PSU (South Africa)

    Hi, I've recently bought some secondhand hardware from a friend It did not include a Power Supply or a GPU (Not too important I mostly play LoL) Will get one in the future though probably a 970. So I need help picking a PSU from a few options. I'd like to buy the psu used as well too keep the...
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    Best 1080p gaming pc for price

    I was planning to get the i5 4690K. how would getting an older Chipset motherboard effect performance?
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    Best 1080p gaming pc for price

    I was planning my first build featuring an Gtx 970, i5 I've ordered the first 4 Components - (Corsair Air 540, WD 1 tb, Optical drive, And a M12 620W psu). But as i calculated the rest it was way too expensive for a 1080p build. So now I'm lost. Can someone please help with some alternatives...
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    Advice needed on my first build

    I've done some more research and i can get an R9 290 for 20$ extra but it's a Power Color not a brand I'm familiar with also it's an open box but it does come with a 2 year warranty from the retail ship
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    Advice needed on my first build

    Hey this is my first build, I've already completed the list. And would like some advice on what performance i can expect etc. And wich components are good and wich aren't and where i can possibly shave some cost. I'm planning yellow and black http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Alexdeanv/saved/b8krxr...
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    Z97 vs Z170

    I'm busy with my first build and i was about to order my Msi Z97 kriat today and i saw the new Z170 Chipsets and was wondering what is the difference and is it worth the extra few bucks Thanks in advance.
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    MSI GTX 970 vs EVGA GTX 690 (Used)

    If i can get his price down below 250$ im buying haha!
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    MSI GTX 970 vs EVGA GTX 690 (Used)

    Yeah definitely but how great it would be to have one of those... Looks alright http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-graphic-cards/diep-river/evga-gtx-690-4gb-512bit/1001258983470910066900409
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    MSI GTX 970 vs EVGA GTX 690 (Used)

    Okay so I'm planning my first build and after alot of reading and hair pulling I've got an blueprint. But after searching a few online secondhand selling sites I've come across a EVGA GTX 690 for 340$ wich could be a wonderful deal or a pretty big mistake. Any advice and past experiences with...
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    My first Build

    Thanks! But <REMOVED> it then I'll save up longer and just get this i guess! Is the Asus vii hero worth all that money? http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Alexdeanv/saved/vrZH99 Please watch your language... - SS
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    My first Build

    Would it be better to go for the i5 4690k /gtx 750 2gb ggigabyte?
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    My first Build

    http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Alexdeanv/saved/vrZH99
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    My first Build

    So after alot of reading and asking for opinions, I have my first build figured out. I shaved some bucks of of the CPU and GPU wich i plan to upgrade at a later stage I plan to OC the CPU to 4GHz. Wich i hope will be enough to play the latest games atleast on high paired with the R9 280...
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    I5 4690k + Mobo?

    Okay let's say id like to OC an I5 4690k to a max 4.3 in the future would a cheaper Mobo be fine for instance the msi Z97 GAMING 5?