Recent content by wookalar007

I believe I will go with the R7 1700 or I7 8700k then, as cost isn't the biggest factor, it's just that I want to stay around 500$ with the cost of the upgrade.

So I have a dilemma. First off, here's my specs. CPU CPU Intel - Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor Cpu Cooler Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler Motherboard MSI - Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard Memory Kingston - HyperX FURY 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Hard Drives Samsung...

I need some help building my own pc. I'm looking at a max of about $1200, and i'm playing at 1080p on a 144 hz monitor which I already own. I found this website that has student deals, so the OS is Windows Ultimate 7 for $9.75, and I am not entrusted by my parents to build the computer so we...

Of all the models, which would you say performs the best, and the quietest level, with nice temps?

So I've decided on the gtx 970, but I'm not sure which model to get. I've heard the msi doesn't come with a backplate, but It looks visually appealing at I would have chosen it. If there is a model you'd like to recommend, please put its performance in memory and core clock and how high it could...

Oh yes, and which card is going to run hotter, and quieter?

I'm aware that most people would tell me that a gtx 970 is more worth it. But, what I want to know is, will the sapphire r9-290x tri-x oc for $294 dollars be performing as well as a gtx 970 ftw acx 2.0 for $339? It consumes a lot of power, but with the sapphire 290x run cooler with the same...

I've been researching for a little while and I've decided I'm going to build a computer, and i'm trying to keep the budget below 1000$. I'd just like the ease of mind knowing that everyone else approves of this build and thinks that this will be worth it. Here's the link to my build:)...

I need the best gaming rig I can get for under $1300. I am going to use pcpartpicker.com to get all of my parts, if you think there's a better website please recommend it :). I want a build that could get me some good fps performances, I'm going to be playing a bunch of random games on steam so...