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WINNERS: 
Surface 3 - Fedeger
Computer - MyMouseGoesWROOOM
Laptop - antoainb
 
You've got two weeks to claim your prize, then we'll re-draw!
 
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all for giving us the opportunity to do a job that we love - a job that is truly one of the best in the world.
 

 
As thanks, please accept this small token of appreciation - a pretty awesome giveaway for our awesome Linus Tech Tips community members
 
PRIZES
 
Microsoft Surface Pro 3
 
Custom PC Built by Linus, with a case that is "signed and designed" by the Linus Media Group crew
 
ASUS G550J - One of the laptops used on the HighLANder excursion, signed by Linus Media Group, Tek Syndicate, Austin Evans, and Newegg TV
 
 
GIVEAWAY RULES
 
Post ONCE in this thread to enter. Include whatever you want in the post - how you found Linus Tech Tips, your favourite series or style of video on Linus Tech Tips, what product you would like to see us review in the future, heck, we'll even take a post about your favourite food. Creativity is always welcome

This contest will run from 9/10/2014 until 9/19/2014 at 4:30pm PDT. Winners will be drawn live on The WAN Show using a random number generator.

The Surface Pro and the custom system will be given to the first two posts that are selected in the draw, the G550J will go to a random member that we feel embodies the attitude of the linustechtips.com community (who has posted in this thread ).

Winners will be contacted through the forum and will have 3 days to reply to claim the prize before we re-draw!

Good luck, and again, thank you all for supporting us thus far
 
EDIT:
 
WINNERS:
Surface Pro 3 - Fedeger
Computer - MyMouseGoesWROOOM
Laptop - antoainb

*Cough* Pornhub *Cough Cough*
Plus Popup ads are very annoying

You have the ability to disable Adblock on certain websites that you want to support. Ads can be an issue on some crappier websites that you are forced to visit for some reason.
I'd get whichever you want, aren't they both free anyways?

Hey guys,
 
So this is the first time I've really built a computer from the ground up so wanted to share with you guys. It's a super budget build (perks of being a uni student), so it's nothing special. 
 
All parts were purchased from Umart
 
APU: AMD A8-6600K Quad Core APU BLACK EDITION
RAM: Crucial DDR3 PC12800-8GB Kit (2x4GB)
PSU: 500W (comes with case)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB
Motherboard: Gigabyte F2A85XM-D3H
Case: Casecom  CJ341-B Blue Gaming Case
 
Monitor: 22" Dell 2209WA
Keyboard: Ducky Shine 3 (Blue LED/Cherry MX Blue)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013
 
Total cost was $387AUD (excluding peripherals). I know everything is really low end but as time progresses I'm hoping to upgrade parts gradually. Hoping within the next week to upgrade to an SSD for the OS/apps. Then definitely looking for a new case and PSU. Any suggestions for some cheap upgrades?
 
I know it's not even remotely exciting compared to pretty much every other build on here, but just wanted to share anyway. 
 
Also, a huge thank you to @dropbear for helping me out with this, both choosing parts and building. I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to computers 
 

 
UPDATE:
 
SSD: Intel 120GB 530 Series
PSU: SilverStone ST50F-ES 500W
Cooling: Noctua NH-U9B SE2
 
Upgrade Cost: $239AUD
 
Next upgrades: AMD Radeon R9 270 GPU and Fractal Design Define R4 Case.

OK now remember the PSU that blew up during the I9 Steambox? well here it is again.
 

 
Solder.
 

 
Bzzzzzzzp
 

 
OK cool that's that cut then.
 

 
Mount.
 

 
Yup, I like it. Cover.
 

 
Test fit.
 

 
Hmm, something missing !!
 

 
Better.
 

 
Hells yeah ! 
 

 
And the deck is completed

Gold plated watercooling loop and get professional speakers.

Hi. I am looking to build a couple of systems;

 

1) The first one is intended purely as a workstation for modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, architecture, static and dynamic structural 2d and 3d cad modelling, audio and video editing.

 

- First, the budget for this pc is roughly about $35,000

- Second, I am looking to use 6 screens on this workstation. However, i would request you guys to keep in mind of the 4k technology available in the market today. If there are better alternatives please make a note of them along with the orientation of the screens that would be placed.

- Third, I would want to know which one is better when setup with/without a 4k res monitor - cintiq or intuos

- Lastly, the monitor/s, keyboard, mouse and the cintiq/intuos is inclusive in the budget of $35,000.

 

 

 

2) The second one is intended purely as a gaming rig.

 

- First, the budget for this pc is roughly about $20,000.

- Second, I am looking to use 5 screens (three in landscape orientation and two in portrait orientation; one on each side of the landscape mode). I would request you to kindly enlighten me with 4k monitors and if i can use them to the gaming system, will I be getting a decent and stable 60fps atleast or should i wait it out on the 4k section for the gaming rig, if 4k is not applicable what would be the best alternative and their orientation.

- Third, Is it possible to add and set a decent racing wheel rig to the system within the budget, if yes, what would be its hardware configuration?

- Lastly, the monitors, keyboard, mouse and racing wheel rig is all inclusive in the budget of $20,000.

 

 

I would be buying both these systems in a time span of 2-3 weeks. Thanks and cheers. 

 

It had to be done  Straight outta tech rap scene.
 

Ya. I just checked my crystal ball.

Definitely just keep your 2500K and grab a GTX 780Ti like Recon-UK suggested. Where do you live in TN? I live in TN also.

stay 2500k, grab a 780Ti.

Heh, that was when I had only one of them

I see your touch pad and raise you a:

Not technically a mouse, but I hate these!

Fixed it

What CPU should you choose?
 
When choosing a CPU you should take into consideration what you will be using it for and your budget. These are the two main factors in choosing a CPU and getting these things wrong may cause a loss in performance when building your PC, the following scenarios should shed a light on the situation.
 
Intel or AMD?
This choice should be depend on your budget, not which company your prefer the most, otherwise you will not receive the best performance for the budget you are willing to spend. For lower budget systems, go with AMD, no questions asked. Their processors and APUs provide the best price to performance and will exceed processors from Intel at the same price point. However if you have a large budget Intel is the way to go, if you can afford to buy an Intel processor you will see a performance increase over the same tier AMD CPU. This is excellent for higher end PCs which need the extra performance.
 

Needs ketchup.

boom

dude this is nice, excuse me while i change my pants.

Cheers!
 
Dance naked?
 
MetallicAcid