Recent content by Teddy Chapman

Current Setup from 2013 Goal is to maximize my rig to get another 1-2 years without spending too much. (i.e. not getting a new board + ram + cpu, the whole 9 yards) Is it worth it? CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler...

Does anything need to be done in BIOS?

Hi Everyone, Searched the forums and found no answer for what may be a dumb question.. :sneaky: I am upgrading my PC's SSD to a larger SSD. I have Windows OS installed on my SSD and use a 1TB HDD for storage that has tons of files, games and all that on it. I am doing a clean install of...

Looking to upgrade to 1080p monitor from my current one (HP w2207h). I will be using it mainly for gaming and graphic / website design. I would like to spend $200 or less (preferably a $200+ monitor with a sale or rebate bringing it down to under or at $200). After research on the forums I...

I just setup my new rig last night. I apparently jumped the gun, for setting up everything with UEFI Boot. I already installed windows 8 on my 120gb samsung SSD and I setup my 1TB HDD for storage. I tried to setup UEFI boot afterwards and realized that I jumped the gun by installing windows...

Hi everyone, love this forum, hopefully one day I can help others as my knowledge grows. I purchased the PowerColor 7870 Myst Edition (Tahiti LE) for $229 but realized that it may be overkill and a waste of money since the max resolution of my monitor is 1680x1050 but it supports HDMI - the...

I forgot to post my build also.. Monitor is HP w2207h (1680x1050 max res). CPU Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Motherboard Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Memory Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Storage Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" SSD Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Case...

Thanks guys.. Since I will only be running at 1680x1050 I didn't know if I was wasting money getting the 7870 for $229 and not using it to it's "full potential" - would you say I am wasting? Which brand 650 ti boost would you all recommend? Also, 1gb or 2? And is it better than a 7770?

Hello everyone, first post on this awesome website! I just built a new gaming rig and have been looking at the GPU's. I was looking at the XFX CORE EDITION 7770 or the PowerColor 7870 Myst (Tahiti LE). I am having trouble deciding which route to go. I will only be playing League of Legends...