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- Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:11 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Help me build budget pc suitable for me!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5873
Re: Help me build budget pc suitable for me!
I really can't recommend the i3-3225 it's priced too high relative to it's performance, it's a low power consumption component granted but it's really worth stepping up to the i5 range performance wise. Esp for software like lightroom which is multi threaded, the i3 range are not good buys performan...
- Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:14 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: A10-5800K vs. Phenom X4 965 for non-gaming use?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7214
Re: A10-5800K vs. Phenom X4 965 for non-gaming use?
For video work I can't see the point in looking at Trinity they're not bad by any means but really not ideal for that type of work. I would suggest if you want to stick with AMD that the FX6/8 series be the place to go for multi threaded performance. The FX6100 is pretty cheap, undervolts well (desp...
- Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:22 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Voting in America just got a bit harder
- Replies: 183
- Views: 248659
Re: Voting in America just got a bit harder
There is no real choice both are flawed candidates and for the average Joe out there it won't make a blind bit of difference who wins. The elite look after themselves.
- Sat Oct 13, 2012 4:02 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: CoolerMaster Silent Pro M2 720W PSU
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4627
Re: CoolerMaster Silent Pro M2 720W PSU
I've used a few M1 units I like the flat cables myself (well worked well for my builds) No problems to report been reliable and quiet units. I see the price has gone up a bit on the M2 units..maybe that will drop down a bit over time. CM make some decent PSU's quite easy to recommend them having use...
- Thu Oct 11, 2012 4:28 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: AMD Trinity: A10-5800K & A8-5600K 2nd Gen APUs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13112
Re: AMD Trinity: A10-5800K & A8-5600K 2nd Gen APUs
I don't disagree with the review overall. Ie these APU's have a place for some users needs (ie GPU cost savings)
Have to point out one thing, let's not use itunes as a benchmark for audio encoding..this lame software is not optimal for multi threaded processors.
Have to point out one thing, let's not use itunes as a benchmark for audio encoding..this lame software is not optimal for multi threaded processors.
- Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:07 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: New build - what to get???
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8558
Re: New build - what to get???
I'd get an SSD and a new motherboard. Even that quad core should be quite decent in for photo work.
- Sat Oct 06, 2012 12:27 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Update | Mummy wants a new computer
- Replies: 33
- Views: 19984
Re: Mummy wants a new computer
Win 8 is awful most are predicting it's going to bomb worse than Vista.
- Fri Oct 05, 2012 1:55 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Update | Mummy wants a new computer
- Replies: 33
- Views: 19984
Re: Mummy wants a new computer
IMO I would suggest updating to Win 7, it runs a lot better than Vista and as her needs are quite small then an i-3 would be a waste of cash IMO.
- Mon Oct 01, 2012 3:42 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: need a upgrade for video playback
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4725
Re: need a upgrade for video playback
Is your board AGP or PCI express for graphics?
Fitting a modern GPU will solve video playback issues (as well as take the load off for flash etc)
But it you're not on PCI express it's going to be harder to find something.
Fitting a modern GPU will solve video playback issues (as well as take the load off for flash etc)
But it you're not on PCI express it's going to be harder to find something.
- Sat Sep 29, 2012 7:49 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Ivy Bridge i3's coming June 24
- Replies: 44
- Views: 26021
Re: Ivy Bridge i3's coming June 24
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/di ... html#sect0
As predicted a fairly modest increase in performance
Buyers will have to decide if the improvements are worth the price over the older models.
As predicted a fairly modest increase in performance
Buyers will have to decide if the improvements are worth the price over the older models.
- Sat Sep 29, 2012 7:45 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: What's with the Noctua fascination?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 37273
Re: What's with the Noctua fascination?
The idea is simple Noctua= Fairly expensive, high quality, last a long time In reality I have found the NF-S12B ULN models good fans (if you want a long lasting out of the box slow fan) So far I have no problems to report in relation to any issues. On the other hand I can't say I care for some of th...
- Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:12 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Ivy Bridge i3's coming June 24
- Replies: 44
- Views: 26021
Re: Ivy Bridge i3's coming June 24
The topic can encourage a debate that is not AMD v Intel but as I rightly pointed out (IMO of course) one based on performance/pricing points and competitors (and there is only one in this market). I see no problem with that. You cannot discuss a release of a processor and ignore the potential compe...
- Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:57 am
- Forum: Site Feedback
- Topic: Forum Moderation - Best Practices
- Replies: 36
- Views: 30945
Re: Forum Moderation - Best Practices
I have to agree there is heavy handed moderation and I do not approve myself. As long as a topic is dicussed in a manner which is respectful, I believe a healthy debate can take place, even a heated debate at times. Over moderation kills off any chance of a proper discussion and is simply a sign tha...
- Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:51 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Ivy Bridge i3's coming June 24
- Replies: 44
- Views: 26021
Re: Ivy Bridge i3's coming June 24
Okydoke, time to move back on topic. We are getting far afield. Lets agree to disagree and move on. I don't see this as a place to step in for moderation, I simply ask for clarification as to why some recommend this type of processor. A forum is a place to discuss, let's not go down this stamp on a...
- Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:48 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Advice please for a value (cheap) Micro ATX upgrade
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5440
Re: Advice please for a value (cheap) Micro ATX upgrade
Risking controversy I will question the logic of the i3 processors, IMO they are the least appealing in the range price/performance. i5 and i7 I can completely understand, but not the i3. Even with an Ivy Bridge update I would not expect that to change much.
- Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:47 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Advice please for a value (cheap) Micro ATX upgrade
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5440
Re: Advice please for a value (cheap) Micro ATX upgrade
I'm going to break with the Intel die hards and suggest you look at AMD (because I find it annoying people dismiss AMD completely nowadays and frankly it's poor advice too) Bang per buck you can get a very big performance update from an Athlon64 3500+ Even with a modest priced processor. That's my t...
- Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:02 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Are SSDs really that bad?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 50303
Re: Are SSDs really that bad?
I'm not waiting for SSD's to replace normal HDD's, I am waiting for them to be More reliable (sorry my own experience is not very good in this regard) More cost effecitve, I think they are overly expensive right now And higher capacity Everyone is entitled to an opinion on this. Quite happy for you ...
- Mon Aug 27, 2012 2:25 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Are SSDs really that bad?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 50303
Re: Are SSDs really that bad?
That is not my experience at all. Average Joe does not back up their data, some do most do not. I know this because I have built/serviced/repaired computers for quite some time now and the big area that stands out is "not backup up data" There is no debate about data recovery from SSD v HDD's becaus...
- Sun Aug 26, 2012 4:28 pm
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Are SSDs really that bad?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 50303
Re: Are SSDs really that bad?
I share the view that SSD's are good, but need to mature more and prices need to come down too. Give it a few more years they might be worth a look. And they will get more reliable too. I hate to tell the HDD hate crowd this but I have a lot more confidence in magnetic storage than I do chips. I hav...
- Fri Aug 24, 2012 4:34 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: GELID GX-7 & Tranquillo Rev.2 CPU Coolers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8017
Re: GELID GX-7 & Tranquillo Rev.2 CPU Coolers
I tend to use the CM heatsinks TX3 and 212 are both good and well priced, recent updates minor variations but pretty much the same thing. The CM fans are not particularly good, I've seen worse but I don't care much for them. My solution is to swap out the fans with cost effective decent alternatives...
- Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:13 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Why you should delay buying a Dual Core CPU
- Replies: 30
- Views: 26221
Re: Why you should delay buying a Dual Core CPU
I used to spend quite a hefty sum on the latest best processors. I've learnt my lesson the hard way the latest greatest CPU is in a few years lower than a mid range one..and years later even the budget ones exceed the performance. I think a sensible compromise is a mid level point for most buyers. U...
- Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:09 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Why you should delay buying a Dual Core CPU
- Replies: 30
- Views: 26221
Re: Why you should delay buying a Dual Core CPU
I've no problem with cashback it's money back right? Ok you have to wait a bit for it but hey that's life. I've built Athlon II x2's for office type pc's (or budget ones where the user is mostly do web/email/watching the odd video etc) and so far nobody has complained about them being too slow. Real...
- Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:02 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Why you should delay buying a Dual Core CPU
- Replies: 30
- Views: 26221
Re: Why you should delay buying a Dual Core CPU
What alternatives? Couldn't find a better AMD alternative for the G620 last time I looked (April). i3 seems quite good as well: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/434?vs=289 In Europe the Intel Core i3 2125 3.3 GHz is currently more expensive than the FX6100 (which is on a cashback right now le...
- Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:46 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Why you should delay buying a Dual Core CPU
- Replies: 30
- Views: 26221
Re: Why you should delay buying a Dual Core CPU
No need to speculate. Win 7 end of support date: 1/14/2020 (could conceivably be extended as happened with XP) A better title would be why you should not bother buying a dual core processor, not delay it :lol: What's wrong with dual core CPUs? For a lot of users they're just fine. What's wrong is t...
- Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:22 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Why you should delay buying a Dual Core CPU
- Replies: 30
- Views: 26221
Re: Why you should delay buying a Dual Core CPU
The days of the dual core CPU are not numbered but clearly relegated to the budget league.
I suspect this will be the last time Intel can release a dual core processor in this price range. A better title would be why you should not bother buying a dual core processor, not delay it
I suspect this will be the last time Intel can release a dual core processor in this price range. A better title would be why you should not bother buying a dual core processor, not delay it
- Wed Aug 01, 2012 3:57 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: 3770K IHS removal and results
- Replies: 66
- Views: 148564
Re: 3770K IHS removal and results
It wouldn't make sense for them to cheap out with compound esp as they have to offer a warranty on these processors. No idea but I supposed maybe you save 50cents per CPU for compound and well you add that up over a lot of CPU's and it's a nice bit of cash saved! That's how some companies operate bo...
- Tue Jul 31, 2012 3:19 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: 3770K IHS removal and results
- Replies: 66
- Views: 148564
Re: 3770K IHS removal and results
In my experience of AS5 yes there is def a break in period and it's not short either. But it does drop down when you hit that. I would have tried a thermal compound that didn't need a break in period I've tried Gelid GC-2 and MX-4 I would say both are close to the performance of AS5 without the brea...
- Tue Jul 31, 2012 3:12 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Nexus or Scythe 120mm fans?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 14582
Re: Nexus or Scythe 120mm fans?
Pay attention to the other statistics for MTBF because some makers user lower temps in their numbers. Higher temps def do cause premature bearing wear faster than lower temps. And in many cases it's really hit or miss if you can expect them to be accurate. I've had early bearing wear on Nexus non PW...
- Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:36 pm
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Advice for choosing SSD
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6552
Re: Advice for choosing SSD
Games do take up a lot of space has to be said agree there.
I could get away with a 120Gb SSD, but I prefer to sit this one out and wait for price drops and improvments.
I could get away with a 120Gb SSD, but I prefer to sit this one out and wait for price drops and improvments.
- Sat Jul 28, 2012 3:31 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Why you should delay buying a Dual Core CPU
- Replies: 30
- Views: 26221
Re: Why you should delay buying a Dual Core CPU
Win 8 is a disaster OS IMO metro being forced on desktop users will not work very well. As for desktop performance whlst the numbers are interesting who is unhappy with Win 7 performance on the desktop? Not something that cuts much water for me benchmarking taken to new levels of oddness. There are ...