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2461
#2461
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Microsoft decided to not support new CPUs, starting with RyZen and Kaby Lake, on Windows 7 and 8(.1) anymore.
As official support does just about nothing, everyone ignored that.
Therefore Microsoft decided to block all Windows updates for those daring to use a new CPU on Windows 7/8(.1).
This has been widely considered a dick move.
So someone called "zeffy" made an unofficial patch that simply removes the functions that Windows uses to check before an update whether or not the CPU is "officially supported" on Windows 7/8(.1).
https://github.com/zeffy/wufuc
That should fix it.

Because fuck Microsoft, fuck them for pulling this bullshit, fuck Windows 10 and the horse it rode in on.

Microsoft decided to not support new CPUs, starting with RyZen and Kaby Lake, on Windows 7 and 8(.1) anymore.
As official support does just about nothing, everyone ignored that.
Therefore Microsoft decided to block all Windows updates for those daring to use a new CPU on Windows 7/8(.1).
This has been widely considered a dick move.
So someone called "zeffy" made an unofficial patch that simply removes the functions that Windows uses to check before an update whether or not the CPU is "officially supported" on Windows 7/8(.1).
https://github.com/zeffy/wufuc
That should fix it.

Because fuck Microsoft, fuck them for pulling this bullshit, fuck Windows 10 and the horse it rode in on.
2462
#2462
0 Frags +

unrelated to pc build thread, but what is wrong with windows 10? mind you, I use windows 7 just out of comfort and never even seen or used windows 10.

unrelated to pc build thread, but what is wrong with windows 10? mind you, I use windows 7 just out of comfort and never even seen or used windows 10.
2463
#2463
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[code][/code]
2464
#2464
1 Frags +

#2464
Google it.

#2465
Budget?
GPU doesn't help for streaming unless you're using NVENC/VCE in which case the quality will probably be worse than with x264 on a 3570K.

#2464
Google it.

#2465
Budget?
GPU doesn't help for streaming unless you're using NVENC/VCE in which case the quality will probably be worse than with x264 on a 3570K.
2465
#2465
0 Frags +

what do you guys think of this build?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wgmd7h

what do you guys think of this build?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wgmd7h
2466
#2466
1 Frags +

There's better SSDs. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/D28H99/sk-hynix-sl308-120gb-25-solid-state-drive-hfs120g32tnd-n1a2a
200R isn't really good value. Full ATX case doesn't make much sense anyway.
Not a fan of Razer either.

There's better SSDs. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/D28H99/sk-hynix-sl308-120gb-25-solid-state-drive-hfs120g32tnd-n1a2a
200R isn't really good value. Full ATX case doesn't make much sense anyway.
Not a fan of Razer either.
2467
#2467
0 Frags +

any1 have one of these? https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QMp323/thermaltake-case-ca1d500s1wn00
thoughts?

any1 have one of these? https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QMp323/thermaltake-case-ca1d500s1wn00
thoughts?
2468
#2468
1 Frags +
poopsharkany1 have one of these? https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QMp323/thermaltake-case-ca1d500s1wn00
thoughts?

I just built a pc in one of these a few months ago and it was extremely easy to work with. Plus the side/top panels are all the same so you can put the window on whatever side you want.

[quote=poopshark]any1 have one of these? https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QMp323/thermaltake-case-ca1d500s1wn00
thoughts?[/quote]

I just built a pc in one of these a few months ago and it was extremely easy to work with. Plus the side/top panels are all the same so you can put the window on whatever side you want.
2469
#2469
0 Frags +

yeah i was thinking of changing the keyboard/mouse anyway. thanks for your input! any tips on building a computer? this will be my first one.

yeah i was thinking of changing the keyboard/mouse anyway. thanks for your input! any tips on building a computer? this will be my first one.
2470
#2470
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[code][/code]
2471
#2471
1 Frags +

#2471
Watch a video to get the order right. Don't forget the mobo standoffs.
Test with just CPU + mobo + RAM + PSU outside of the case to check for DOA parts. Especially if you're using the stock cooler you can just leave it on afterwards.

#2472
GTX 1050 then I'd say. Maybe 1050 Ti if you can find a cheap one. RX 470/570s are sadly too expensive at the moment

#2471
Watch a video to get the order right. Don't forget the mobo standoffs.
Test with just CPU + mobo + RAM + PSU outside of the case to check for DOA parts. Especially if you're using the stock cooler you can just leave it on afterwards.

#2472
GTX 1050 then I'd say. Maybe 1050 Ti if you can find a cheap one. RX 470/570s are sadly too expensive at the moment
2472
#2472
0 Frags +

which case do you recommend setsul?

which case do you recommend setsul?
2473
#2473
1 Frags +

Cases are personal preference, due to asthetics. Dust filters should really be standard though at that price.
There's a few microATX options. There's the Core V21 that #2469 mentioned, which I usually don't recommend because the front panel ports are down low on the left side which means you basically have to put it on the right side of your desk and can't put it on the floor or anywhere else if you want to use those, and it's fairly wide which isn't ideal if your desk isn't that large. It's a good case though and rather cheap.
There's the N200, standard 40$ µATX case, 2 fans, mesh acting as dust filter on the front, can fit basically any GPU. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/T3rG3C/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1
The usual Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 or 1100 and lots of other options.
A more expensive option with a window and some other stuff would be the Define Mini C. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vBTrxr/fractal-design-define-mini-c-microatx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-def-mini-c-bk

Just for comparision, you've seen 40$ cases that offer the same as the 200R, here's some 70$ cases to show you that the 200R really got no business being that expensive.
Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 https://pcpartpicker.com/product/xjZ2FT/phanteks-case-phec416pbk
Window, dust filters, RGB LEDs, much more interesting design, much easier to work with.
Fractal Design Define C https://pcpartpicker.com/product/gvbkcf/fractal-design-define-c-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-def-c-bk
Sound dampening, dust filters, again easier to work with. While the P400 is going for "non-standard" lines to avoid being just another black cuboid the Define C does the "simple lines" thing really well. The 200R somehow attempts both and manages neither.

Cases are personal preference, due to asthetics. Dust filters should really be standard though at that price.
There's a few microATX options. There's the Core V21 that #2469 mentioned, which I usually don't recommend because the front panel ports are down low on the left side which means you basically have to put it on the right side of your desk and can't put it on the floor or anywhere else if you want to use those, and it's fairly wide which isn't ideal if your desk isn't that large. It's a good case though and rather cheap.
There's the N200, standard 40$ µATX case, 2 fans, mesh acting as dust filter on the front, can fit basically any GPU. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/T3rG3C/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1
The usual Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 or 1100 and lots of other options.
A more expensive option with a window and some other stuff would be the Define Mini C. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vBTrxr/fractal-design-define-mini-c-microatx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-def-mini-c-bk

Just for comparision, you've seen 40$ cases that offer the same as the 200R, here's some 70$ cases to show you that the 200R really got no business being that expensive.
Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 https://pcpartpicker.com/product/xjZ2FT/phanteks-case-phec416pbk
Window, dust filters, RGB LEDs, much more interesting design, much easier to work with.
Fractal Design Define C https://pcpartpicker.com/product/gvbkcf/fractal-design-define-c-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-def-c-bk
Sound dampening, dust filters, again easier to work with. While the P400 is going for "non-standard" lines to avoid being just another black cuboid the Define C does the "simple lines" thing really well. The 200R somehow attempts both and manages neither.
2474
#2474
0 Frags +

thanks! i really have no preference, really new to all this stuff. my desk is pretty small but im thinking about getting a bigger one. not sure yet, though. what OS do you recommend? i was thinking windows 7 because thats what i had on my old home pc and i really enjoyed it. sorry for all the questions.

thanks! i really have no preference, really new to all this stuff. my desk is pretty small but im thinking about getting a bigger one. not sure yet, though. what OS do you recommend? i was thinking windows 7 because thats what i had on my old home pc and i really enjoyed it. sorry for all the questions.
2475
#2475
4 Frags +

I don't care much about windows.
Windows 7 is Windows 7.
Windows 8.1 + classic shell is essentially a newer and slightly faster Windows 7 since you never have to look at the metro bullshit ever again. Except for some settings because Microsoft found the only way of making the control panel even more confusing by making some settings only accessible via the normal desktop and some only via metro.
Windows 10 is basically a fixed Windows 8(.1) and then a steaming pile of shit bolted on. Microsoft's way of getting more people to upgrade isn't to remove the shit but rather to put a gun against your head, which turns out not be an actual gun rather than them flinging more shit at you and is rather ineffective.

Basically Windows 7 if you want Windows 7, Windows 8.1 + classic shell if you can deal with the control panel bullshit and want something newer, Windows 10 if you want DX12 or want the newest.
Don't forget to apply the update fix mentioned above to 7/8.1.

I don't care much about windows.
Windows 7 is Windows 7.
Windows 8.1 + classic shell is essentially a newer and slightly faster Windows 7 since you never have to look at the metro bullshit ever again. Except for some settings because Microsoft found the only way of making the control panel even more confusing by making some settings only accessible via the normal desktop and some only via metro.
Windows 10 is basically a fixed Windows 8(.1) and then a steaming pile of shit bolted on. Microsoft's way of getting more people to upgrade isn't to remove the shit but rather to put a gun against your head, which turns out not be an actual gun rather than them flinging more shit at you and is rather ineffective.

Basically Windows 7 if you want Windows 7, Windows 8.1 + classic shell if you can deal with the control panel bullshit and want something newer, Windows 10 if you want DX12 or want the newest.
Don't forget to apply the update fix mentioned above to 7/8.1.
2476
#2476
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alright, thanks!

alright, thanks!
2477
#2477
0 Frags +
Setsul#2458
If "basically most things" means <=4 threads then you can't. You can't afford a faster CPU + 16GB RAM + mobo.
At least 120$ for the RAM, 70-80$ for the mobo, with the 200$ left you can only get a CPU that's marginally faster. The best you can get would barely count as an upgrade.

Yes, for streaming and other highly threaded programs you can just about get an R5 1600, but it's only going to be faster in a select few games, about the same speed in a couple and slightly slower in most.

An actual upgrade would be simply getting a used i5-4670(K) or 4690(K), maybe a cooler and Z87/Z97 mobo and overclock if you can get a K version. Should be able to afford additional RAM if you've got 2 sticks right now.
Or even get an i7-4770(K)/4771/4790(K), decent single threaded boost in case of the 4790K, negligible for all others, but more multithreaded performance >4 threads.

#2459
Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong. Did I mention wrong?
If it uses <=4 threads, which is most things, then there is no RyZen CPU that is noticably faster. Spending 400$ for no difference isn't worth it.

#2460
Marketing names are irrelevant.

well what if I had like $600-700? could I upgrade to something better?

[quote=Setsul]#2458
If "basically most things" means <=4 threads then you can't. You can't afford a faster CPU + 16GB RAM + mobo.
At least 120$ for the RAM, 70-80$ for the mobo, with the 200$ left you can only get a CPU that's marginally faster. The best you can get would barely count as an upgrade.

Yes, for streaming and other highly threaded programs you can just about get an R5 1600, but it's only going to be faster in a select few games, about the same speed in a couple and slightly slower in most.

An actual upgrade would be simply getting a used i5-4670(K) or 4690(K), maybe a cooler and Z87/Z97 mobo and overclock if you can get a K version. Should be able to afford additional RAM if you've got 2 sticks right now.
Or even get an i7-4770(K)/4771/4790(K), decent single threaded boost in case of the 4790K, negligible for all others, but more multithreaded performance >4 threads.

#2459
Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong. Did I mention wrong?
If it uses <=4 threads, which is most things, then there is no RyZen CPU that is noticably faster. Spending 400$ for no difference isn't worth it.

#2460
Marketing names are irrelevant.[/quote]

well what if I had like $600-700? could I upgrade to something better?
2478
#2478
1 Frags +

So is it for <=4 threads or more?

So is it for <=4 threads or more?
2479
#2479
0 Frags +
SetsulSo is it for <=4 threads or more?

yeah,i multitask quite a lot

[quote=Setsul]So is it for <=4 threads or more?[/quote]

yeah,i multitask quite a lot
2480
#2480
0 Frags +

This isn't about multitasking. You don't need a CPU with 16 threads to have spotify running in the background.
Are you actually going to run a program that benefits from >4 threads/cores?

This isn't about multitasking. You don't need a CPU with 16 threads to have spotify running in the background.
Are you actually going to run a program that benefits from >4 threads/cores?
2481
#2481
0 Frags +

tbh im just looking for a better gaming experience as I have a little bit of extra money laying around

tbh im just looking for a better gaming experience as I have a little bit of extra money laying around
2482
#2482
1 Frags +
SetsulAn actual upgrade would be simply getting a used i5-4670(K) or 4690(K), maybe a cooler and Z87/Z97 mobo and overclock if you can get a K version. Should be able to afford additional RAM if you've got 2 sticks right now.
Or even get an i7-4770(K)/4771/4790(K), decent single threaded boost in case of the 4790K, negligible for all others, but more multithreaded performance >4 threads.
[quote=Setsul]An actual upgrade would be simply getting a used i5-4670(K) or 4690(K), maybe a cooler and Z87/Z97 mobo and overclock if you can get a K version. Should be able to afford additional RAM if you've got 2 sticks right now.
Or even get an i7-4770(K)/4771/4790(K), decent single threaded boost in case of the 4790K, negligible for all others, but more multithreaded performance >4 threads.
[/quote]
2483
#2483
0 Frags +
SetsulSetsulAn actual upgrade would be simply getting a used i5-4670(K) or 4690(K), maybe a cooler and Z87/Z97 mobo and overclock if you can get a K version. Should be able to afford additional RAM if you've got 2 sticks right now.
Or even get an i7-4770(K)/4771/4790(K), decent single threaded boost in case of the 4790K, negligible for all others, but more multithreaded performance >4 threads.

second hand handware is quite hard to come by over here, i looked around online and can't find anyone selling those cpus.
thanks for the help

[quote=Setsul][quote=Setsul]An actual upgrade would be simply getting a used i5-4670(K) or 4690(K), maybe a cooler and Z87/Z97 mobo and overclock if you can get a K version. Should be able to afford additional RAM if you've got 2 sticks right now.
Or even get an i7-4770(K)/4771/4790(K), decent single threaded boost in case of the 4790K, negligible for all others, but more multithreaded performance >4 threads.
[/quote][/quote]

second hand handware is quite hard to come by over here, i looked around online and can't find anyone selling those cpus.
thanks for the help
2484
#2484
0 Frags +

Hey Setsul. Just going about buying the parts for my computer, already have the 1080Ti. Decided on the 1950X, which is now available to preorder to Denmark, so do you have any motherboards/RAM you can recommend?
Here are the parts that are unchanged from before introducing the 1950X https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7rB3Yr

Hey Setsul. Just going about buying the parts for my computer, already have the 1080Ti. Decided on the 1950X, which is now available to preorder to Denmark, so do you have any motherboards/RAM you can recommend?
Here are the parts that are unchanged from before introducing the 1950X https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7rB3Yr
2485
#2485
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Reasons for getting the 1950x over ryzen 7?

Reasons for getting the 1950x over ryzen 7?
2486
#2486
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#2486
Are you sure you can afford the 1950X? When we did the math the worst case for the 1920X was just about affordable, but I haven't looked at Danish preorder prices yet.
TR4 mobos won't be cheap.
I can't recommend any mobos yet since there's neither prices nor reviews, because they haven't been released yet either.

#2487
Programs that benefit from >16 threads / >8 cores?
Trying to get rid of money?
Needing the largest CPU available (and I do mean physically largest)?
Idk, you decide.

#2486
Are you sure you can afford the 1950X? [url=http://www.teamfortress.tv/post/769444/pc-build-thread]When we did the math[/url] the worst case for the 1920X was just about affordable, but I haven't looked at Danish preorder prices yet.
TR4 mobos won't be cheap.
I can't recommend any mobos yet since there's neither prices nor reviews, because they haven't been released yet either.

#2487
Programs that benefit from >16 threads / >8 cores?
Trying to get rid of money?
Needing the largest CPU available (and I do mean physically largest)?
Idk, you decide.
2487
#2487
0 Frags +
Setsul#2486
Are you sure you can afford the 1950X? When we did the math the worst case for the 1920X was just about affordable, but I haven't looked at Danish preorder prices yet.
TR4 mobos won't be cheap.
I can't recommend any mobos yet since there's neither prices nor reviews, because they haven't been released yet either.

Frankly the difference between the 1920X/1950X pricing is small enough that I may as well upgrade; 8099 DKK (£788 after 20% discount). As long as the mobo/RAM aren't too much more, then it's all still affordable. As for the mobo, are TR4 mobos the only ones compatible with the CPU? If so, how are people able to benchmark it?
E: Along with the Threadrippers, this site also seems to be selling TR4 mobos https://www.proshop.dk/threadripper

[quote=Setsul]#2486
Are you sure you can afford the 1950X? [url=http://www.teamfortress.tv/post/769444/pc-build-thread]When we did the math[/url] the worst case for the 1920X was just about affordable, but I haven't looked at Danish preorder prices yet.
TR4 mobos won't be cheap.
I can't recommend any mobos yet since there's neither prices nor reviews, because they haven't been released yet either.[/quote]
Frankly the difference between the 1920X/1950X pricing is small enough that I may as well upgrade; [url=https://www.proshop.dk/CPU/AMD-Ryzen-Threadripper-1950X-CPU-34-GHz-AMD-TR4-16-kerner-AMD-Boxed-PIB-no-cooler/2609211]8099 DKK (£788 after 20% discount)[/url]. As long as the mobo/RAM aren't too much more, then it's all still affordable. As for the mobo, are TR4 mobos the only ones compatible with the CPU? If so, how are people able to benchmark it?
E: Along with the Threadrippers, this site also seems to be selling TR4 mobos https://www.proshop.dk/threadripper
2488
#2488
0 Frags +

Ok, just making sure. Another 4 cores extra is obiously nice.

Yes, only TR4.

How are reviews with benchmarks that take days to run available on launch day? Just because you can't buy it yet and shops don't have it in stock yet (see your link) doesn't mean review sites don't have it already.
At this point most reviews are actually done and everyone is just waiting for the NDA date.

Ok, just making sure. Another 4 cores extra is obiously nice.

Yes, only TR4.

How are reviews with benchmarks that take days to run available on launch day? Just because you can't buy it yet and shops don't have it in stock yet (see your link) doesn't mean review sites don't have it already.
At this point most reviews are actually done and everyone is just waiting for the NDA date.
2489
#2489
0 Frags +
SetsulOk, just making sure. Another 4 cores extra is obiously nice.

Yes, only TR4.

How are reviews with benchmarks that take days to run available on launch day? Just because you can't buy it yet and shops don't have it in stock yet (see your link) doesn't mean review sites don't have it already.
At this point most reviews are actually done and everyone is just waiting for the NDA date.

Yeah, I lost some common sense there haha. So for mobos I know what I need (I assume any of the 4 mobos listed on here), but what about RAM? Along with that, is there anything else needed to accommodate the better CPU/mobo (better cooling/power maybe)?

[quote=Setsul]Ok, just making sure. Another 4 cores extra is obiously nice.

Yes, only TR4.

How are reviews with benchmarks that take days to run available on launch day? Just because you can't buy it yet and shops don't have it in stock yet (see your link) doesn't mean review sites don't have it already.
At this point most reviews are actually done and everyone is just waiting for the NDA date.[/quote]
Yeah, I lost some common sense there haha. So for mobos I know what I need (I assume any of the 4 mobos listed on [url=https://www.proshop.dk/threadripper]here[/url]), but what about RAM? Along with that, is there anything else needed to accommodate the better CPU/mobo (better cooling/power maybe)?
2490
#2490
0 Frags +

Yes, any of those mobos would work.
RAM should be 4 sticks, other than that it can be exactly the same.
You'll need a different cooler, TR4 is physically larger than any cooler available so they wouldn't cover the whole CPU.
There's a list https://www.amd.com/en/thermal-solutions-threadripper but it's not complete.
I generally don't recommend Aios. The Hyper 212 and Freezer 33 aren't particularly impressive so if you can afford it I'd go with an NH-U12S or NH-U14S, TR4-SP3 version, http://noctua.at/en/products/cpu-cooler-retail unless something better is released very soon.

The PSU should be fine, I couldn't find any better PSUs with more appropriate wattage in that shop, 750 or even 850W are overkill even for an 1950X + 1080 Ti.
Also since I just noticed it in the pcp list you used the old CX850M (green) which is quite a lot worse than the new one (grey), don't mess that up when you're actually ordering it.

Yes, any of those mobos would work.
RAM should be 4 sticks, other than that it can be exactly the same.
You'll need a different cooler, TR4 is physically larger than any cooler available so they wouldn't cover the whole CPU.
There's a list https://www.amd.com/en/thermal-solutions-threadripper but it's not complete.
I generally don't recommend Aios. The Hyper 212 and Freezer 33 aren't particularly impressive so if you can afford it I'd go with an NH-U12S or NH-U14S, TR4-SP3 version, http://noctua.at/en/products/cpu-cooler-retail unless something better is released very soon.

The PSU should be fine, I couldn't find any better PSUs with more appropriate wattage in that shop, 750 or even 850W are overkill even for an 1950X + 1080 Ti.
Also since I just noticed it in the pcp list you used the old CX850M (green) which is quite a lot worse than the new one (grey), don't mess that up when you're actually ordering it.
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