Recent content by klb10a

Good build! I am running an FX-8350 @4.2GHz with the ASRock 990FX killer and an MSI r9 280x. I have been pretty happy with it so far, however, expect pretty damn high temperatures as AMD products naturally run hotter than Intel and NVIDIA. you'll definitely be happy with performance though, I...

Unfortunately my friend, there is no such thing as futureproofing. You can buy the top of the line processor in the current generation that will perform well anywhere from 2-5 years for gaming, however, future-gen games may take advantage of new processor technologies (multi-core...

Hey guys, Recently finished my first build (posted about it already) and have been in the process of installing new games for about a week. I started playing Metro: Last Light and Darksiders II yesterday and saw some very strange performance issues that should not be present with the...

Hey all, I just finished building a new pc and had purchased what I thought was the right version of windows but turns out it was only an upgrade (thanks Microsoft support rep who said it would work). So for a brand new pc with no windows on it whatsoever, do I buy the full version or OEM?

Not sure if this is the right place to ask this question but figured I'd start here. Is there a way to power a fan with a 4-pin connector for use in non-computer applications? (i.e. a thermo-electric generator lab experiment). My first thought was using some sort of usb adapter or something to...

Hello, putting together my FX-8350/R9 280x based build this week and had a question about case fans. I have the NZXT H440 case and was wondering if its better to replace the stock case fans with high static pressure fans or high air flow. Also to note, I will be using the Cooler Master Nepton...

Hello Everyone, I am currently planning a new gaming build for the summer and have decided to go with a GTX 780 3GB. I am familiar with and trust EVGA, ASUS, MSI, and Gigabyte. However, I had not heard of PNY up until a few days ago and wanted to ask the community about either your...

Are the extra bucks worth it for the overclocking potential? Like is overclocking necessary for mid level gaming? I play League of Legends, Diablo III, Dark Souls I and II, and the Crysis games.

Hey everyone! Been doing a lot of my own research for my first build, and using part picker this is the system I have come up with. My budget was around $1500 so this one comes it right around my right number. Though, my knowledge on these parts is relatively slim so I was hoping I could get...

Hello, I am new to building pc's from scratch and need some help with my first system. Here is some information regarding my intentions for the pc. -1080p gaming for titles like League of Legends, Diablo III, Dark Souls, Neverwinter, etc. -I don't intend to do any overclocking. -I would like...

Hello, I am new to building my own PC's and am in the process of building one right now. I have chosen, for my CPU, the Intel Core i5-4670 processor because I do not plan to overclock and the performance suits my gaming and casual needs. Since that is the case, I am looking for a solid...