Recent content by Krabbers

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    last check before ordering

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    last check before ordering

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    last check before ordering

    hello guys, just wondering if everything is compatible and optimal before ordering the build: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/7Ppxxr EDIT: I know crazy amount of ram, but it was requested.
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    1000 pounds (1600 usd) universal build

    any suggestions about build with nvidia gpu and 16gb RAM ? No big deal if we go 10-15% over the budget
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    1000 pounds (1600 usd) universal build

    Hello guys, interested in your suggestions on 1k gbp universal build ( gaming and other stuff ) no keyboards / monitors / os - just the box extra features ? - hdd and ssd (120gb minimum), also looking for audio card no overclocking, intel based estimated purchase: this week, UK mainland
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    fresh build : resolution problems

    Installing the driver i have linked above didn't help. The desktop area now has 1980x1080 resolution but when I apply it the black frame around my desktop appears ( the way i am trying to imagine is that res is somehow set to 1680 and that black frame appears trying to add to become 1980 )...
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    fresh build : resolution problems

    will try this version: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop/previous/detail?os=Windows+7+-+64&rev=13.12#amd-catalyst-packages P.S. tried to update monitor drivers from manufacturer website - didn't help.
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    fresh build : resolution problems

    hello guys, just finished building a few hours ago, installed windows, everything was going on great, installed lan/sound/usb 3.0 and later installed latest gpu driver for radeon R9 280x from internet. so after gpu drivers instalation AND restart the resolution became messed up. The...
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    looking to build a decent gaming pc (around 600$-750$) build

    just a side question: is a performance difference of GTX 770 vs GTX760 worth a price difference given the current requirements in gaming industry ?
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    Gramps is finally going for it ! ~ $800 build. Advice required!

    Thanks for another advice! While checking out the prices and builds I came up with interesting theory that build in US dollars is cheaper than build in GBP. ( according to pcpartpicker ). To test this i have picked exactly the same parts but in US website ( probably means when buying and...
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    Gramps is finally going for it ! ~ $800 build. Advice required!

    Thanks for explaining. I will probably be looking at one more budget type with ADM and more intel based build, and see the whole picture. It is always good to have a high end computer, but since for the most part the upgrade is for enjoyable gaming experience, I see myself being more...
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    Gramps is finally going for it ! ~ $800 build. Advice required!

    Having checked out the builds, would like to thank you guys again. Currently I sort of prefer AMD based builds by Seeking Solace and DeadGraphics. ( Need to understand more about the performance of AMD compared to intel to really make a choice, so I am not left behind again in a year time or...
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    Gramps is finally going for it ! ~ $800 build. Advice required!

    Thank you everyone for replies! I will put some time to analyse in a moment ! To specify about the dual monitors: I would play games only using one monitor and use second monitor for work purposes. Does it still require a more powerful GPU than usual, or the problem is mostly with finding GPU...
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    Gramps is finally going for it ! ~ $800 build. Advice required!

    Hello everyone, A bit about myself: First of all I would like to apologise for creating another 'similar type' thread. But since I have some specific details about what I am looking for in the build, I could not find a good answer ( yes, i read quite a few threads so far ) and I am not...