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#21
Jun 20 2017 01:53pm
Quote (Incendiary @ Jun 20 2017 01:40pm)
PCI = old slot for old video cards, sound cards

PCIe is the newer version of PCI. It is better and all modern video cards use PCIe. PCI is not needed.


Where can I find it has PCIe or not?

I changed the mobo to Asus Prime, Ryzen 5 1500x, no CPU cooler. Kept the orignial case I had just because.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4fTQsJ

I looked at ASRock, but it didin't look as good as the one I just picked. Let me know if I'm wrong.
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Jun 20 2017 02:02pm


Just Google the make and model of the motherboard, and look at it's specs.
One of the important specs is the PCIe slots and their number.

Generally, any new vid card will work with any new motherboard. For vid cards, you only really need to be concerned with it's length (to see if it fits the case...most will fit fine) and it's power reqs. ( to make sure the power supply has the right cables).

Pcpartpicker, will generally warn you if there are compatibility issues with the parts you've chosen.
As for the RAM, it's best to do a search for it on sites like Corsair or G>Skill they both have a RAM finder tool.
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Jun 20 2017 02:07pm
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Just Google the make and model of the motherboard, and look at it's specs.
One of the important specs is the PCIe slots and their number.

Generally, any new vid card will work with any new motherboard. For vid cards, you only really need to be concerned with it's length (to see if it fits the case...most will fit fine) and it's power reqs. ( to make sure the power supply has the right cables).

Pcpartpicker, will generally warn you if there are compatibility issues with the parts you've chosen.
As for the RAM, it's best to do a search for it on sites like Corsair or G>Skill they both have a RAM finder tool.


Thanks!

My brother woke up and he said a budget between 500-700 (but he just sent me a picture of a computer for 879? lol

It'a cyberpower pc

parts:
AMD Ruzen 5 1400, Geforce FTX 1060 6GB, 8GB DDR4/2400MHz, ASRock AM4 mobo, 120gbSSD + 1 TBHDD, etc.

thoughts?
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Jun 20 2017 02:11pm
Here's an example build that will almost play everything on ultra, on say a 1440p monitor...but it's fast gonna be outdated.


https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QB7TtJ


/e The newest X-series Intel CPUs are already available for pre-order.

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Jun 20 2017 02:13pm
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Thanks!

My brother woke up and he said a budget between 500-700 (but he just sent me a picture of a computer for 879? lol

It'a cyberpower pc

parts:
AMD Ruzen 5 1400, Geforce FTX 1060 6GB, 8GB DDR4/2400MHz, ASRock AM4 mobo, 120gbSSD + 1 TBHDD, etc.

thoughts?


Nvm it's not that bad I'm dumb.

Quote (Ghot @ Jun 20 2017 04:11pm)
Here's an example build that will almost play everything on ultra, on say a 1440p monitor...but it's fast gonna be outdated.


https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QB7TtJ


/e The newest X-series Intel CPUs are already available for pre-order.


Why did you just mention X299 in a thread where a guy needs a build for $700?

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Jun 20 2017 02:15pm
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Nvm it's not that bad I'm dumb.



Why did you just mention X299 in a thread where a guy needs a build for $700?




Just to make you ask why.
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Jun 20 2017 02:16pm
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Just to make you ask why.


I hope that when I'm old and decrepit I'm not as useless and ignorant as you. X_X

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Jun 20 2017 02:20pm
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Overpriced.

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/truechill/saved/XdpwP6

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VtzQsJ / https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VtzQsJ/by_merchant/

CPU: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mV98TW/amd-ryzen-5-1600-32ghz-6-core-processor-yd1600bbaebox ($193.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/yBtWGX/asrock-ab350-pro4-atx-am4-motherboard-ab350-pro4 ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/gVcMnQ/gskill-memory-f43000c15d16gvs ($124.68 @ Newegg)
Storage: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rrvZxr/crucial-mx300-275gb-25-solid-state-drive-ct275mx300ssd1 ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/MwW9TW/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex ($48.44 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RJyxFT/pny-geforce-gtx-1060-6gb-video-card-vcggtx10606pb ($249.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ms6BD3/nzxt-case-cas340wb1 ($65.23 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3hkwrH/corsair-power-supply-cp9020102na ($69.86 @ Amazon)
Operating System: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wskwrH/microsoft-os-kw900016 ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1044.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-20 16:12 EDT-0400


Interesting. About the mobo though. The one you have picked out here has Memory DDR4-1866 / 2133 / 2400 / 2666. However, the RAM you picked out is G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory.

Do the bolded numbers have to match as well? or just the pin?
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Jun 20 2017 02:20pm
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I hope that when I'm old and decrepit I'm not as useless and ignorant as you. X_X




Aw, I didn't know you cared. :)

@OP...

Generally these days, you're looking at approx. $1500 just for the computer itself...no peripherals.
I saw you mention that your brother gave you the budget.

I dun know what he had in mind, but like I said...$1500 is about the norm. Lower than that and you have to skimp here and there.



/e As for the meory question...he no doubt checked G.Skills website and used their RAM configurator.
RAM companies actually test their RAM on the various motherboards...for compatibility.


https://www.gskill.com/en/configurator


/ee When the motherboard companies make a new motherboard, they also test various RAM for compatibility, and add those results in their motherboard specs. However...
after the board has been out a while, more tests, usually by the RAM manufacturer are done as well.

As for the pins on the RAM sticks...all the DDR4 motherboards will have 288 pin slots. The slots for RAM are generic, all will be the same size. Just like the PCIe slots
They are both factory standards.

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Jun 20 2017 02:35pm
Quote (Ghot @ Jun 20 2017 02:20pm)
Aw, I didn't know you cared. :)

@OP...

Generally these days, you're looking at approx. $1500 just for the computer itself...no peripherals.
I saw you mention that your brother gave you the budget.

I dun know what he had in mind, but like I said...$1500 is about the norm. Lower than that and you have to skimp here and there.



/e As for the meory question...he no doubt checked G.Skills website and used their RAM configurator.
RAM companies actually test their RAM on the various motherboards...for compatibility.


https://www.gskill.com/en/configurator


/ee When the motherboard companies make a new motherboard, they also test various RAM for compatibility, and add those results in their motherboard specs. However...
after the board has been out a while, more tests, usually by the RAM manufacturer are done as well.

As for the pins on the RAM sticks...all the DDR4 motherboards will have 288 pin slots. The slots for RAM are generic, all will be the same size. Just like the PCIe slots
They are both factory standards.


Yes, I know normal price for a top-end gaming computer will be around that price. I'm not looking for anything crazy. Believe me, anything will be better than my current set up.
xD

The configurator, I went there and the chip AMDB350 is not under the chip for ASRock MB. So do I assume the AM4 X370 / B350 chip is the same or no?
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