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nims0c

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  1. My current gaming rig is in my signature. I want to greatly downscale my PC, so I am interested in building a small form factor PC. I put together the following parts list to get a sense of the cost, but my budget is flexible. Canadian dollars. I'm planning to replace my monitor with one of the new/upcoming 1080p 144 Hz IPS monitors, such as the Acer Nitro XV253Q P. I want to play AAA titles with really good settings, but I don't mind if I can't maintain 144 fps since the high refresh is mainly for CSGO. I already have a keyboard, mouse, and headphones. PCPartPicker Part List: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/HYfCmg CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($264.50 @ Vuugo) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.95 @ Amazon Canada) Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Amazon Canada) Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Canada Computers) Storage: Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($129.75 @ Vuugo) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 8 GB PULSE Video Card ($505.99 @ PC-Canada) Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case ($119.99 @ Amazon Canada) Power Supply: Corsair SF 450 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Corsair) Total: $1470.15
  2. I guess these were ahead of their time then.
  3. If I play in third person will I still damage my brain? :thinking:
  4. I like it. I wonder how it compares to the Define C in terms of thermals and noise.
  5. Define C is much more compact (36 vs 54.5 liters). If you don't have optical drives, >5 storage drives, and a pump/reservoir (AIO cooler will fit though), you can get away with the smaller form factor. It basically looks like the smaller brother of the Define R5. Here's a video review: You also have the option of tempered glass on the Define C, if that matters to you.
  6. For the games that you mentioned, you'll definitely appreciate 144 Hz over 1440p 60 Hz.
  7. +1 for G502. I've had bad experiences with two DeathAdders, but maybe they've improved the build quality and quality control since the 2013 model...
  8. I use an MX Master at work and a G502 at home. MX Master is noticeably heavier, so I wouldn't use it for gaming. But you may not mind.
  9. Since you have a micro ATX board, you could go a bit smaller with the Define Mini C. Here's a comparison between Define C and Define Mini C:
  10. Have you considered the Define C? It's similar to the R5, but much more compact while still fitting an ATX board. It also has front and bottom dust filters that are accessible from the front.
  11. I personally like the Fractal Design Define C. More compact than my Define S.
  12. My Sapphire R9 390 looks like it's about the same length. So massive
  13. I would take advantage of your FreeSync monitor.
  14. The installer gives you the option to clean install.
  15. I recently purchased a TP-Link RE580D wireless extender. Here's how I have everything configured: Hitron CGN3ACSMR modem from ISP: -wireless disabled -DHCP enabled -LAN IP 192.168.0.1 -subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Netgear R7000 router: -set to get IP address dynamically -set to get DNS address automatically -2.4 GHz band enabled (20/40 MHz coexistence, auto channel) -5 GHz band enabled (channel 153) -smart connect enabled (router selects best band for each device, instead of having to connect to a particular band directly) -DHCP enabled -LAN IP 192.168.1.1 -subnet mask 255.255.255.0 -192.168.1.2 reserved for RE580D TP-Link RE580D wireless extender: -static IP of 192.168.1.2 -subnet mask 255.255.255.0 -default gateway 192.168.1.1 -same SSID and password as the router -DHCP server off There was a noticeable improvement based on speed tests and just general usage over the last few weeks. However, my dad just experienced the following issue on his phone: -"No Internet connection" displayed in orange text -wireless extender was showing that the phone was connected with an IP address of 192.168.1.13 -phone was showing an IP address of 169.254.1.80 From what I read, this means it couldn't contact the DHCP server (my router). So I decided to move closer to the router and, sure enough, his phone eventually connected. Is there something that I configured incorrectly? Is there anything I can do to prevent this issue in the future?
  16. Almost missed the part about the coupon code. Thanks OP! I've been looking forward to playing Arkham Origins.
  17. From what I read your arms should form a 90 degree bend at the elbow as you said, and your arms shouldn't be resting on anything. I wish my desk were adjustable. I like to lean back in my chair to alleviate pressure on my spine, but then my arms are a few inches below the desk.
  18. At my workplace, people just did the upgrade themselves. Medium-sized company. The IT department sent out a couple of reminders about the final day to upgrade for free.
  19. Thanks guys. Decided to order an MX Master. Found a slightly better price (90 CAD), too.
  20. I usually go to the motherboard manufacturer's site (ASUS, in my case), select my OS, and install everything except the optional utilities. Maybe that's no longer necessary?
  21. It is certainly not my intent to game with the mouse as it will be used at work only. I have a G502 at home.
  22. Is it just me or do colours look different after the Anniversary Update? I've never really messed with colour profiles so I don't really know what to do or how to revert the changes.
  23. I want to replace the cheap Dell mouse that I was given at work because it's tiny for my hands and has no forward/back buttons. I'm considering the Logitech MX Master (95 CAD) and the Performance MX (75 CAD). I'm accustomed to using a wired mouse with a great sensor (G502) so I'm worried about wireless issues and a laser sensor (inherent acceleration?). Are these fears unfounded? Should I go for something else?
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