Recent content by Vladislav Andreev

The first parts list is what I currently have. The one after it is what I want to upgrade. Please let me know if it is a good upgrade and if there is anything I should change. I want this computer to last me and be semi future proof. Thank you. Current Build PCPartPicker part list / Price...

I don't know if this is true or not but I've read or heard that if you don't have enough system ram then it might bottleneck the GPU. Is this true? If so, what type of ram works well with the GTX 970?

The only way to find out for sure is to plug in the fans that are not spinning to another fan header and see if it spins. If it does, then it is most likely a faulty header on the motherboard and you should contact the motherboard manufacturer. If the fan doesn't spin, then it is the fan, which...

It will not harm your computer as long as you turn off the computer off first, then unplug the power cord connected to the PSU. The unplugging isn't harming any components, unless you do it while it is turned on which could short circuit/fry components. Basically just don't unplug the computer...

I currently own the SA2 and have owned it for about 2 years now, but I believe that I need to find another mouse to suit my gaming needs. I like the SA2 for the multiple LED's and 5 profiles, but it is sorta too big for me. Would the Deathadder 2013 be a better choice? My colleagues have sworn...

I want to make sure where to put the 8G of RAM on the motherboard. I looked in the manual and I think I understand, but want to clarify with the experts. Thank you

Well since I’ve been playing on my laptop for the past couple of months and I am unable to play on Medium settings on Guild Wars 2 without dropping my framerate to 15-20, I decided to start saving up to build my own rig. I am almost there to having all the money required, but I would like to...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg) Memory...

Anyone else have any solutions to a cheaper build? I might not be getting as much money as I thought. Merry Christmas to everyone!

This will be my very first build, so bear with me. I will be getting money come Christmas and I would like to build my own desktop, since I've always used a laptop. Since I game, the laptops that I have aren't meant for gaming and I know you can get much more for less with a desktop, and...