Recent content by SpacePirateKhan

I'd be ok with separate parts, be they pcie or USB, I just want one that works right. That Asus you linked does seem to be a safe bet though, thanks! I may end up going for it.

Hi Tom's Hardare, I'd like to add Bluetooth/Wifi functionality to my PC, but there's so many to choose from, I'm afraid of picking one that will have poor range/connection and be essentially useless. Main purpose of Bluetooth would be Wiimote pairing. What would you recommend for a reliable...

Thank you for the help and fast reply! If the RAM I got for free works, I could very well sell it and break even with my old budget like you suggested :)

Hmm. Well if I turn to the dark side and go for the 1k budget I was avoiding, I wind up with this: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.89 @ OutletPC) CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D9L 46.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($53.79 @...

7600k or 7700k aren't compatible with the RAM that I currently have, if I recall correctly. Would have to buy new RAM too. Though, perhaps I should find a way to test my current RAM and make sure it works proper before I lock into decisions based on it. :P Edit: It's also looking like I'd have...

Thanks for the advice, guys! :) Feeling a lot more confident now.

Hi Tom's Hardware, I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. Recently acquired what seem to be a decent graphics card and two sticks of RAM for free (someone was getting rid of them), and figured now was a great chance to finally build a gaming PC rig. (Have not tested the actual gpu or ram...