Recent content by Zing87

  1. Z

    Need Advice, First Build

    Shadows have you upgraded the rear fan? I was thinking about matching it with the same size/blue led as the front. And mounting it as an exhaust....i have a mini desktop fan that i keep on low blowing into the front fan i help with intake.
  2. Z

    Need Advice, First Build

    So the gtx 960 is my best bet? Should i even consider the r9 280x or even the 290x? Will either of those even fit??
  3. Z

    Need Advice, First Build

    Yea ive been thinking about getting another case, solely bc of lack of room plus lack of usb 3.0. Motherboard supports a lot more than the case provides, again my fault due to lack of research
  4. Z

    Need Advice, First Build

    Yea. I kinda rushed into the build thinking i knew what i was doing. I realize some of my noob mistakes. I actually thought i was following this video pretty closely until i realized he went with the pro4 instead of the anniversary like i mistakenly did. http://youtu.be/yf9ppMj-DII Thats the...
  5. Z

    Need Advice, First Build

    Hello all and thank you for taking the time to read my post and i hope to gain wisdom from your answers. Here is my build, recently completed 5/15: MB: Asrock H97M Anniversary CPU: Intel G3258 PSU: EVGA 500w Case: Rosewill Ranger-M RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8gb(2x 4gb)...will be adding...
  6. Z

    Budget Desktop and Counterstrike

    So i upgraded my old dell optiplex to at least play CounterStrike Source...but i feel i'm lacking and i have the itch to build my own...so please be kind and use laymens terms as i'm a total noob when it comes to computers and internal parts...please break it down! lol anyways this is what i...
  7. Z

    Mini build, need advice, Optiplex 755 DT

    So if you had to do it again, or recommend what i do myself, I'll need a Power Suppy. I'll need a Graphics card. I'll need a Processor. I'll need RAM. What am i looking at? Price wise
  8. Z

    Mini build, need advice, Optiplex 755 DT

    I'm in no rush to piece this together, i'd rather collect parts and have a fun time setting it up then rushing it and half-assing it
  9. Z

    Mini build, need advice, Optiplex 755 DT

    Considering i already have the monitor and keyboard/mouse....what am i looking at for a pretty decent setup after the $180 for MB and Case? Can you list products and prices to get me into todays technology without breaking the bank? I realize the processor will be the next big purchase but i...
  10. Z

    Mini build, need advice, Optiplex 755 DT

    Then comes my processor questions i5 or i7? As you can tell i know very little but i've read enough to know what i dont know lol
  11. Z

    Mini build, need advice, Optiplex 755 DT

    Yea its not like i'm trashing this computer...I'll set it up for my girl to surf on...funny how that works right lol... but yea DDR2 is getting scarce to find locally and id much rather step into todays timeline...something in 2-3 years i can still mod. I'm obviously learning and your actually...
  12. Z

    Mini build, need advice, Optiplex 755 DT

    thats just for starters obviously i'd have to wait for each extra paycheck to piece it together but i'm mostly worried about the case and what will fit and also the motherboard and upgradiablility down the road. I can piece everything else but this is the start i need in my head.
  13. Z

    Mini build, need advice, Optiplex 755 DT

    Clutch i'm still running vista lol HOWEVER i read you specs in your signature and i think i'm ready to start a build...how does this look? Seller digisuper (3734) Pay only this seller Request total from seller More information ( R ) MSI Z87-G45 GAMING, Intel Z87 Socket 1150 Motherboard ( R )...
  14. Z

    Mini build, need advice, Optiplex 755 DT

    I just figured that since the one inside the computer is an 80gb i could probably get a 500gb+ that has a higher rpm rating that would help speed things up a tad....or am i misinformed? I'm just a newbie here. How would i figure out which windows i'm running 32 or 64? I'm not sure where i can...