Recent content by AlmightyJoygasm

  1. A

    Issues with Samsung 960 Pro on second m.2 slot of X370 Tiachi Board

    Hi I was under the impression (righlty or wrongly) that the Samsung 960 Evo would work on the second (non ultra) M.2 slot, albiet not at its fullest capabilities. I have now got a second 960 EVO drive, but it doesnt appear to be detected in the second slot. Can the second M.2 slot make use of...
  2. A

    Did I choose the correct PSU?

    Hi So I'm gathering kit to build my next PC. I'm aiming towards Ryzen, probably 1600(x). Over the past few weeks Ive been picking up bits as they come on sale. The target PC is going to be something like the following. Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Tempered glass edition MB: B350/X370...
  3. A

    I7 2600 to I7 6800K worth it?

    Probs right about that, also 2k monitor upgrade probs wont happen until prices drop a bit. Reckon ill upgrade at some point anyway, but wont be rushing into a CPU, MB, Ram upgrade just yet. Possibly put a bit more towards an decent GPU to seem me through. Any issues with my CPU bottle-necking...
  4. A

    I7 2600 to I7 6800K worth it?

    Hi I'm considering a full system upgrade paced over the next few months or so. Could use some input on a CPU. Currently considering a jump from i7 2600 (NOT K), to the new broadwell e i7 6800k. I dont yet have motherboard and ram yet, but will be looking for something like Asrok Taichi (when...
  5. A

    Unsure of next steps for PC upgrade

    Im currently playing in 1080p, but looking forward to VR next year. Ive been thinking of upgrading my MOBO, CPU and RAM to X99/DDR4, but wonder if I might be better off with a straight upgrade of my GPU to a GTX 980 ti. Ive been looking at the EVGA SC ASX 2.0, which is the cheapest available...
  6. A

    Boot from cd/DVD help

    Found I needed to plug my cable from the optical drive into a different port on the mobo. Once I'd done that the optical drive was available for booting from. Windows 8.1 is now installed to the new SSD Best regards AJ
  7. A

    Boot from cd/DVD help

    I just purchased a new SSD and windows 8.1 pro. I'm trying to do an install of 8.1 on the new SSD a but can't seem to select CD/DVD from the boot priority in the BIOS. Steps taken so far are: Put 8.1 disk in tray Shutdown Disconnedt all SSD/HDDs Connect new SSD Switch on PC Go to BIOS try to...
  8. A

    Reformating SSD and HDD help

    Thanks for the answers guys AJ
  9. A

    Reformating SSD and HDD help

    Hi Ive just purchased a second SSD for my build along with Windows 8.1 Pro. Im planning on installing 8.1 on the new SSD along with some applications, and then use my existing SSD purely for storing games downloaded from steam. My current SSD has Windows 7 installed. Basically I want to wipe...