Irontheater

Holy fracks, over 10k replies in under a day already. I have a bit under 7/10,000th chance to win at least something, don't see why I should give up hope just yet. After all, I already won a free year of Vessel, so I'm pretty happy. Vessel username: irontheater Favorite Videos are obviously the 5k Titan X video and the LG 34UM67 curved beast. Commented and clicked on the heart button on both videos. Good luck to everyone involved, may the RNG be in your favor!

I'm strongly considering not going for the cpu cooler at this time, and maybe get it at a later time if it was needed. Same reason why I posted my last question, because I may end up leaving the HDD out for the moment, and get it later, when I need it. As for the PSU, I have a 600W ready for order on my Amazon page, I just forgot to change it in pcpartpicker

Noob question: If I wanted to get an internal HDD at a later date, would I be able to allocate a new disk drive for it, and get it fully functioning without having the need to format my PC?

I have no idea how to overclock, is the main reason. That, and I'm not sure if an incremental increase in speed would be noticeable. Didn't see that I had EVGA there, thought I clicked on Corsair when I was doing it, fixed for now, thanks. Also, would you recommend I pick up a 600W PSU? Would it still be up to running a high end GPU, a year or 2 down the line?

I'll try to see if there's a place nearby that carries it. I haven't really seen one displayed though, probably in part due to not searching for it, or maybe it's just for a niche market. But I might end up going with a 34" monitor, since I just found out that there are 1080p 34" 21:9 monitors, that have a reasonable cost.

I haven't used one before, but I can see its benefits, since rarely have just 1 program open, and it gets a bit frustrating to alt tab between multiple windows constantly. Browsing the web will be a bit weird on it, but it will probably benefit me a lot otherwise from a work-done point of view. My other choice would be to 2*23" monitors, but I don't think I have an appropriate place for them on the table. Yes, but I'll be installing Linux on it, and leaving Windows just in case, for a later time.

Here we go: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BKLm23 At this point I don't want a rig, but I need one. The horsepower on my current laptop (i7-2620M, 4GB) isn't cutting it, and Matlab and various other programs are starting to get real tiring. Budget: Around 2k Aim: Workstation (non graphic intensive), Silent Mouse: Gaming mice are so much better than the "workstation" mice, it's like they don't even try. Is there any official word from Logitech about them releasing a new mouse in the near future? G602 vs G700s? GPU: I don't need one. I haven't played a game in over 3 months, and I probably won't in the near future. I'll be holding out till after the Oculus Rift is released to make a decision on that one. Power Supply: With that ^ in mind, is 750W an overkill? I'll get a GPU sometime in the next year or 2 and get something beefy (the 780Ti equivalent probably), and I know I won't upgrade my whole PC before then, so do I go for a 750W PSU? Motherboard: What do you guys think? I went for one that's not too expensive, but not trash quality either, with a decent set of reviews. I won't be OCing, probably, unless I was really limited by my CPU's horsepower (if only the E-series didn't cost an arm and leg :angry: ). CPU fan: I need something silent, I don't know what the pre-installed CPU fan by intel sounds like, but it's really important to have my build be as silent as possible. I chose something which I have no idea what it is, as a place holder, I won't be OCing much, if at all, so please, if you can suggest anything more appropriate for my build, I'd appreciate it. Case fans: How are the define R4's case fans? Do I need to change them to Noctuas to keep the sound to a minimum or are the pre-installed ones good? That's all that I could think of. I know I'm missing the DDR4 wave which will probably hit this time next year, but I don't think I can wait 1 more year (inb4 me making another thread like this a year from now ).

If Google is doing things to advance the world, don't hold them back with your tin foil hats. They are benefiting everyone in this. If they came up with something first that was riddled with spam, spying and whatever other crap you don't like about them, they are still paving the way for other potential start ups to do these things.

I hope that's not the "at the edge of space" thing that they are supposed to unveil later today. If it is, that's pretty disappointing.

You make some very valid points. Also, I can't believe I didn't think about the monitors being different resolutions. It would indeed not be pleasant seeing items shrink as I drag them between the windows. Guess I'll go with 2 identical ones then.

I'm not really planning on either OCing the CPU, or doing crazy stuff with my GPU, just the normal slight OC. And do I really need additional fans in the Define R4, to keep the temps low? I might eventually pick up some NF F12 if the case was loud though, so I'm probably saving them for later. Edit: Will also update my post for the "Build Plan".

Budget: Around 2.5k ("budget"). EU. Aim: Gaming Monitors: 2 Peripherals: It's a-okay. I already have them. Well, my old rig is now over 7 years old, and even though I'm not using it anymore because of mostly traveling, I should settle down in the close future, and what better time to plan a system build than Midnight, on a Thursday. I rarely upgrade my builds (I really have not upgraded anything in my last build in the past 7 years), and instead save up for a beefy next one. Without further adieu: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Irontheater/saved/3KoX Now, there are things I'm a bit worried about (specially since I have not been following things closely): -Motherboard: I'm not quite sold on that one. I need something that won't break in 2 days, and has Wireless N, and LAN, maybe 6 back panel USBs (some usb3 would be nice) would be enough, and some Sata. I don't care about the internal sound card (I have my personal setup), looks, heat dissipation or any of the other non necessary things that might come in mobos. If anyone has a better Suggestion, I'm all ears. -HDD Storage: Again, not sold out on that one, they're cheap, that's why I chose them. -Power Supply: Seems good for me. -Monitors: There is such a large collection of items in the Monitors section, I literally don't know what to choose, and I don't even know if I will be able to see a difference between most of them. Pro Art has a good reputation, it's a safe pick for me. Is there a better recommendation for the price? (200-250$) I might end up changing one of the PAs to a 27" PB. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the build, and specially around the few items which I'm not really sold out on, yet.

I was just trying to explain it. Went into objective detail, and then subjective detail as should be done when discussing audio. If it's objectively good, it doesn't mean that it's the best suited for every situation.

Heh, I thought you were trying to set up a trap for me. I was right. I have nothing more to add.

I'm not really an engineer, I wouldn't know what physically constitutes one. But if you meant how you distinguish a good amp, from a lower quality one, it's all about how much detail you can squeeze out of it before it starts distorting, or compromising sound quality. How loud can it get before giving off sound impurities. Does it keep a song integral to how it's "supposed" to sound. Does it boost sound stage? Does it boost the can's advantages, while covering up its cons. Does the cans' sound signature change when using this amp, is it flat, isn't it, does it boost sound stage, does it prioritize bass...etc It's all about the little things, a lot of people wouldn't care about that, while others use the amp to tamper with how their headphones sound, to customize it to how they like it best. Being a good amp doesn't mean that it should be transparent. Sound is very subjective, and sometimes having an amp that boosts mids/bass/treble can be advantageous to certain headphones, or to certain people.

I don't own all of the equipment, obviously. A friend of mine works at a local Audiotheque store. I visit it quite often, and whenever there are new arrivals, I check them out, see what I think. I also occasionally check reviews, mostly for the "gaming" headphones, or the new brands which I don't know about, just to form a general idea.

With Lower end DACs and Amps, the HD600 sound exactly like the HD650. The only observable difference is the sound signature between them, but as far as distortion, and accuracy goes, they both stack up quite well. With Mid-Higher end DACs/Amps, the HD650 will pull ahead of the HD600 in terms of distortion, and its sound signature will get more prominent. The main difference between them are the slightly warmer sounds of the 650, and the a bit more eccentric treble. Nothing too visible If you are willing to spend around 750-900$ in terms of audio components, get an HD650. If not, an HD600 would be more appropriate. As for DAC/Amp, the Magni/Modi is a good combo, as well as the O2/ODAC. These sell for around 200-300$. If these were outside of your budget, something like a Fiio E10, E17, or Audioengine D1 (60-160$) would do good with the HD600. (o2/odac and AE D1 sound notably better when used with the hd650) They use entirely different drivers separated by 7 years of audio engineering, with the HD650 being re-touched around 2009 to sound notably better, less bassy, using better dampening material. On higher end amps, you could clearly hear that they sound different.

Good choice. Both on the DAC, and the headphones. The HD 558 are a very good choice for that price point, but before doing the purchase, I think I might as well alert you of potential disappointment. The HD 558 are open headphones. Which means you will be hearing what's happening around you in the room, and people around you will hear what you are listening to. (of course, the better side of this is less distortion, less "echo", and a wider soundstage) And, They are rather light on bass, which might or might not make them optimal for gaming. (depends on whether you want to hear the eardrums shaking bass, or you want to hear precise voices, music). Thought I'd just give you a heads up of things that you might've missed.

No budget? I hear the Sennheiser Orpheus are good. Might want to give them a try... That and the Stax 009. On a more serious note, we really need to have a budget. What's reasonable for some people to pay on audio products might be completely illogical for others. Would you spend $300 as a combined total? $500? Can you go up to $1k? With a Xonar Phoebus, I personally wouldn't recommend going above $500 as a combined total.

For sound cards: Don't get a sound card. Unless you really did not have any space available, and absolutely must have an internal solution, go for a DAC. For a starter pack, for ~60$, the Fiio E10 is a good solution (just as Shearme suggested). As for bass headphones, I usually recommend more than 1 solution so that you could go out, try them, and see which one fits you best. But at this point, for the price the BD DT770 are going on Amazon, I can't recommend anything other for that price concerning bass heavy cans. With that said, the E10 should be more than enough to drive an impedance of 250ohms (the DT770), so you shouldn't encounter any technical limitations.

Can't say I am surprised for #1 place, but it was absolutely predictable, and anyone who has tried the M50 vs any other headphones for the same price points would straight out know that they surpass even more expensive alternatives. As for the others, I really doubt these are the "best" options for under 200$. He didn't even mention the DT770 even though for the price they are going for atm, they are an absolute steal. Didn't know Earbuds were an option, until #2. Having used them, for sound quality, they get surpassed by quite a bit by sennheiser CXC 700 or Etymotic HF5. #3 also surprises me quite a bit. I can't believe how AKG, Denon, Shure.. etc were over looked, and replaced by Vmoda LP, which are really lacking on both mids and treble compared to what the others offer for the same price points. But again, Audio is an opinion, and I can't fault him (or any other person) on what they believe sounds better.

Anyone has any idea when the case will be released.

Another giveaway, awesome.w

Linus unboxes everything that is sent to him. It's definitely not his fault he unboxed these, nor is it payed. But Meze has a nice marketing tactic which involves sending their products to famous reviewers (Linus, Logan, unboxtherapy...etc) to get public tractions.

The headphones are made out of African Ebony wood, which costs $5 to $7 per Kg.