Recent content by grizzlybeer

Thanks for your help Wolf!! I finally got it to work after reinstalling from a USB following your instructions. To anyone that may stumble upon this in the future: I had a few issues with using Windows to install the drivers it recommended instead of installing the drivers from the...

Yes, it does, and that was what I was suspecting. Very strange, and now I'm not sure how to proceed. Thanks for the heads up; that is unfortunate. I didn't know about the finicky nature of windows installs but more importantly I have never had the issue of having too many drives (SSD + 3 HDD)...

Hi folks, I just recently replaced my 1TB WD Black which I used for games/etc with a 4TB WD black for more room, but then I got a message that I dont have a valid boot device. My OS is installed on another SSD (which was untouched) so I am confused as to why this is happening. In BIOS, it...

Thanks for your feedback! I couldnt decide on which to choose so I got both and will return the one I dont like. The 4k I picked up already and the 1440p is being shipped soon. I was in awe at what the 4k looked like, only to then discover I was looking at it with 150% scaling!! I tried...

Hi guys, I want to upgrade my smaller monitor (of 2) that I use mainly for work (spreadsheets)/browsing, and occasionally play games (90% prod, 10% gaming). I currently have a 24" 1920x1200 60hz and 22" 1680x1050 60hz. When I play games I typically play single player games, occasionally...

Looks like I spoke too soon, and didnt know what I was talking about... things look to be working again and instead of BIOS I meant the UEFI menu. Just need to install the OS now...

Hi guys, I just finished putting together my first computer, and have been trying to get it running properly for the past few hours. It turns on and runs Dr.Debug, and stops at codes A2 & A6 without showing the BIOS screen. However, when I take my XFX R9 280x, it DOES get to the BIOS screen...

Thanks for the feedback, guys! Now just a matter of not screwing up while assembling it... heheh

What kind of differences in the games affect their performance?

Hi guys, just wanted some final feedback on the setup that I have in mind, that I have the parts for, but can exchange if needed. Some concerns: - PSU - overkill for this setup? - GPU - GTX 770 vs R9 280X? - Case: what should I aim my fan setup to be? was thinking 2x140mm in the front...

Hi guys, here are the parts I have bought thus far... I already had the parts in mind when I went in, but the guy at Micro Center stated that the 770's are a bit better than the 280X's. I picked up my 280X for $310, which seemed like a good deal - but what he said made me hesitate. WHat are your...

I'm not sure about overclocking, but Micro Center has a nice bundle deal on the 4690k. And I'm leaning towards getting the windforce, it seems. Is the EVGA really better than the Seasonic I posted? I figured Seasonic was considered one of the best?

Hi guys, been looking around the site for a while now soaking up as much information as I can - and I really appreciate everyone's help. I'm finally starting to order parts, but I'd like one last review - especially like some input on the GPU. [PCPartPicker part...

Coincidentally, those three are the ones I was primarily considering... I also noticed that two of them say that it's required to have a 750W PSU - so that would require me to upgrade the PSU as well? I'm tempted by the HIS due to its stellar reviews, but again, it does require 750W

I managed to find it, I think this is it? http://www.microcenter.com/product/432161/BOX_INTEL_CORE_I5-4590 It was listed very oddly I appreciate all your advice, and I think I'll be going with the 4590 and 280x - I'll get a H97 ASRock Pro4 mobo, and I'll look into which of the 280x's to get