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**kysirsoze** · 07-26-2011, 12:50 PM

I'm sure this thread is somewhere on here but I couldn't find it. I am in the market for a new computer. I am not sure if I am going PC or Mac, but that's not what this thread is about. If I am full on going PC, which company is best? I've had Gateways in the past and not been insanely impressed. I've heard Dell has gone downhill quite a bit.

Also, are these new all-in-one touchscreen PCs worth a shit or are they just a gimmick?

If it helps, I'll be using the computer for film and sound editing and light visual effects as well as some gaming.

Any thoughts?

Rep to legit advice. (And probably funny advice too)

**loochy** · 07-26-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Red 5

Hmmmm....I'm thinking this and this?

mobo

CPU

Without a deep inspection, it looks fine to me.

Follow the newegg reviews and let them be your guide.

**QuikSsurfer** · 07-26-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Red 5

Hmmmm....I'm thinking this and this?

mobo

CPU

You'd love that processor.

**loochy** · 07-26-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

You'd love that processor.

I haven't been able to max mine out at 100% yet.

**QuikSsurfer** · 07-26-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by loochy

I haven't been able to max mine out at 100% yet.

What are you using to OC?

**kysirsoze** · 07-26-2011, 02:18 PM

What specs should I be most interested in when evaluating a video card?

**loochy** · 07-26-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

What are you using to OC?

Nothing yet. I did one of those automatic overclocks with AMD Overdrive, but that was just for fun so I could see what it could do. I reset everything back to stock. When I get some time I'll sit down and do a true BIOS overclock.

**loochy** · 07-26-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kysirsoze

What specs should I be most interested in when evaluating a video card?

Look at the benchmarks at places like Tom's Hardware and Guru3d.

**QuikSsurfer** · 07-26-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by loochy

Nothing yet. I did one of those automatic overclocks with AMD Overdrive, but that was just for fun so I could see what it could do. I reset everything back to stock. When I get some time I'll sit down and do a true BIOS overclock.

I know the stock heatsink and thermal paste leave much to be desired. If you start seriously OCin that bad boy, keep an eye on your temps. What are you using to cool that machine?

Pants · 07-26-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kysirsoze

What specs should I be most interested in when evaluating a video card?

You want fast core clocks and fast memory clocks coupled with as many pipelines as you can afford.

**QuikSsurfer** · 07-26-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kysirsoze

What specs should I be most interested in when evaluating a video card?

Memory size and interface. Max resolution. Chipset (obviously). DirectX. OpenGL

Card dimensions

Hammock Parties · 07-26-2011, 02:30 PM

Wow, RAM IS CHEAP!

4GB of DDR3 for 50 bucks?

**loochy** · 07-26-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

I know the stock heatsink and thermal paste leave much to be desired. If you start seriously OCin that bad boy, keep an eye on your temps. What are you using to cool that machine?

Yeah, I'm still using the stock cooler, which is another reason I didn't up any voltages when I did the quick overclock test. I did have a tube of Arctic Silver 5 laying around, so I used that instead of the crappy thermal pad.

This is my case and it provides amazing airflow:

HAF 922

Inflow: 200mm fan in the front, 200mm fan on the side, 120 mm fan on the bottom

Outflow: 200mm fan on the top, 120 mm fan on the top rear

mnchiefsguy · 07-26-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by loochy

Yeah, I'm still using the stock cooler, which is another reason I didn't up any voltages when I did the quick overclock test. I did have a tube of Arctic Silver 5 laying around, so I used that instead of the crappy thermal pad.

This is my case and it provides amazing airflow:

HAF 922

Inflow: 200mm fan in the front, 200mm fan on the side, 120 mm fan on the bottom

Outflow: 200mm fan on the top, 120 mm fan on the top rear

I was not thinking of spending that much on a case (was shooting for 50 bucks or so), but the one you have seems very impressive, and might be worth the extra cost.

**loochy** · 07-26-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

Memory size and interface. Max resolution. Chipset (obviously). DirectX. OpenGL

Card dimensions

YES! I'm glad you said that! My old case was a mid tower and my 5850HD was so long that it pushed up against the hard drive cage. There was barely room for the power cable into the back.

Make sure you get a case big enough to fit your card!

The case I have now is significantly longer than a normal mid tower, but it's not as huge as a mid tower. You want enough room to let the air flow around and not get stuck.

**loochy** · 07-26-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mnchiefsguy

I was not thinking of spending that much on a case (was shooting for 50 bucks or so), but the one you have seems very impressive, and might be worth the extra cost.

I actually got it at Fry's for $10 cheaper than that. I had to add 1 of the 200mm fans and 1 of the 120 mm fans myself though.

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