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SnowyMus

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    SnowyMus got a reaction from YobB1n in Who Do You Fold For?   
    My parent's house is too cold and I'm not allowed to touch the thermostat.
     
     
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    SnowyMus got a reaction from Latvian Video in Total Scam….. Right?   
    Yeah, it's a scam. These types of sites have been making the rounds to take advantage of desperate PC gamers and enthusiasts.
     
    The domain isn't even that old, being registered about 22 days ago according to the whois database.
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    SnowyMus got a reaction from Spotty in Total Scam….. Right?   
    Yeah, it's a scam. These types of sites have been making the rounds to take advantage of desperate PC gamers and enthusiasts.
     
    The domain isn't even that old, being registered about 22 days ago according to the whois database.
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    SnowyMus got a reaction from ChuckWizard in Upgrade path for RX 580 8gb   
    None right now for only $220. The best GPU you can get for that much is the GTX 1660, and that GPU isn't going to be that much faster than your RX 580. At least not fast enough to justify dropping $220.
     
    What you could do is sell the RX 580 and increase your budget by $100. If you do that, you'll have options like the RTX 2060. You'll have access to RTX features like raytracing, and you'll also have much better performance.
     
    Looking at those specs, I'd also consider getting another 8 GB of RAM so you have 16 GB. Doing that might be more worthwhile than upgrading your GPU right now.
  5. Informative
    SnowyMus got a reaction from w33dhit in Can my psu hx750i catch fire / explode if its not strong enough?   
    In most cases, yes, a PSU by a reputable brand will be fine, but even reputable brands have their nukes! For example, EVGA makes the SuperNOVA series of PSUs, and many of them are pretty good, but their NEX lineup isn't amazing, and I wouldn't want their 400 W N1 PSU to occupy the same BUILDING as my PC (which, for a power supply, that dismal two year warranty should've been enough to make you reconsider).
     
    I suppose a tier list is a fairly decent way to quickly look up if a PSU is good or not (A/B are good, C is fair if you're building a budget PC, D isn't good, and E is a nuke), but I always recommend looking at a thorough review of any product before you make your PC run off of it.
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    SnowyMus got a reaction from anmols344 in What should I upgrade to first, SSD or RAM?   
    Of the two choices, I'd get RAM first.
     
    You might be able to use that RAM module if you put the 8 GB in one channel and the 2x 4 GB in the other, but there is a chance that the RAM won't be compatible. And, of course, having 16 GB of not very fast RAM is preferable to 8 GB of fast RAM.
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    SnowyMus got a reaction from DCCFan in What should I upgrade to first, SSD or RAM?   
    Of the two choices, I'd get RAM first.
     
    You might be able to use that RAM module if you put the 8 GB in one channel and the 2x 4 GB in the other, but there is a chance that the RAM won't be compatible. And, of course, having 16 GB of not very fast RAM is preferable to 8 GB of fast RAM.
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    SnowyMus got a reaction from DoctorNick in Does the included 5600X cooler (Wraith Stealth) allow max boost clocks?   
    I'd say its best use case is for a SFF PC case such as a Fractal Design Node 202 or a Silverstone ML08, since you can't fit a full-sized cooler in those.
     
    It's not ideal for a full desktop cooler, but yeah, it does look nice. I know the Hyper 212 EVO is a meme cooler, but even that would be a bit better (and cheaper!).
     
    But, even so, yes, the NH-L9A is better than stock.
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    SnowyMus reacted to Tan3l6 in Does the included 5600X cooler (Wraith Stealth) allow max boost clocks?   
    The cooling is somewhat mediocre to bad though.
    https://aphnetworks.com/reviews/noctua-nh-l9a-am4-chromax-black/3
  10. Funny
    SnowyMus reacted to DoctorNick in Does the included 5600X cooler (Wraith Stealth) allow max boost clocks?   
    Yeah, but it looks good though!
  11. Funny
    SnowyMus got a reaction from DoctorNick in Does the included 5600X cooler (Wraith Stealth) allow max boost clocks?   
    I looked for some reviews on the L9a and found something that may answer your question:
    I do think you can do better for the price, but yes, it will perform better.

    EDIT: Seems DoctorNick ninja'd me on that
  12. Funny
    SnowyMus got a reaction from DoctorNick in Does the included 5600X cooler (Wraith Stealth) allow max boost clocks?   
    My response was to this question:
    but I'll edit my post to include that
  13. Funny
    SnowyMus got a reaction from Tan3l6 in Does the included 5600X cooler (Wraith Stealth) allow max boost clocks?   
    My response was to this question:
    but I'll edit my post to include that
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    SnowyMus got a reaction from SavageNeo in What are the people's choice for cases?   
    Here are a few I can think of off the top of my head:
    P300A. It's a bit cheaper than the P500A, and while you don't get a type-C port, you still get plenty of options for cooling, and the airflow is still very good. https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/crqBD3/phanteks-eclipse-p300a-mesh-atx-mid-tower-case-ph-ec300atg_bk01 4000D Airflow. It's also a bit cheaper than the P500A, but unlike the P300A, you get a type-C port. The window is also tinted, giving it a darker overall look. https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/bCYQzy/corsair-4000d-airflow-atx-mid-tower-case-cc-9011200-ww NR600P. It's more expensive than a P500A, but it has no window, and it's got a lot of room in it when you take out the drives. https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/jwQfrH/cooler-master-masterbox-nr600p-atx-mid-tower-case-mcb-nr600p-knnn-s00 P500A is a fine choice, though.
     
    Also, there are a couple things I think of that you can (optionally) do to save a little money:
    Swap the GA for a 650 W G3. Besides the poor OPP which probably won't matter with your PC, it's a very good power supply that costs less than the GA in your region. https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/y88H99/evga-supernova-g3-650w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-220-g3-0650 Get a slightly cheaper air cooler, like an NH-U14S. It is a lot bulkier than an AiO, but it's still a very good performing cooler that should be way more than enough for your CPU. Up to you on this one - that AiO is actually really good especially for the price. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DMjG3C/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhu14s EDIT: Or you could not get a CPU cooler and use the box cooler instead. Then cry when your CPU reaches 90 degrees.
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    SnowyMus reacted to porina in Spark when removing a RAM stick, but the PC works fine (sorta)   
    The voltages inside the PC are normally too low to cause a spark, although it could still be possible if for example you get a high current flow such as discharging a large value capacitor. I don't think either of these are likely with ram.
     
    The leaves the possibility of static electricity via yourself when removing the stick. If this is the case, the static through the heatsink wont directly result in damage to the module, but where the spark went after that matters. If it went to a power rail for example, it'll be fine, but if it got somewhere sensitive, it could cause problems later. Many chips will have some basic level of static protection built into them anyway, but once you get up to seeing sparks, that could be dangerous levels. If it still works, don't worry about it. You might want to run a full ram test just for confidence, since you wont normally use all the ram.
     
    PC randomly starting when off: I have one that does that, although it is on most of the time so it isn't a big problem. Never figured it out. I suspect it might just be an over-sensitive detector for the case button press. 
  16. Informative
    SnowyMus got a reaction from TechTippee in "Ethernet over Power" (Not power over ethernet)   
    I got a similar device a few years ago. It CAN work as advertised, but bandwidth can vary greatly. After all, your outlets aren't necessarily directly connected to one another, so they may have to go across a long distance and probably through your circuit breaker.
     
    Basically, if you want the advertised bandwidth, your home configuration needs to be just right for the outlets you're using. In my house, going from downstairs to upstairs had a max bandwidth of 40-50 Mbps, but going from one outlet to another in the same room had a max bandwidth of about 150 Mbps. To be honest, even though our wireless network is a bit faster, this was preferable for something like gaming which doesn't necessarily need bandwidth but just stability/reliability.
     
    Anyway, I later ended up buying a 50' Cat 6 cable for $14. Now we get gigabit Internet downstairs~
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    SnowyMus reacted to Spotty in How many amps would an 850w PSU draw using a 300v power cord?   
    Doesn't matter what the power cord is labelled. That's just the max voltage it is rated for. The voltage will be whatever your mains power is. What mains power do you have? 230V? 115V?
     
    The power that your computer draws won't necessarily be 850W with an 850W PSU. It will be however much the system needs at any given time, which will depend on your hardware.
     
    If your system draws saw 400W for example under load and you're on 115V mains that would be around 3.5A. If it's 230V that will be half that, 1.75A.
    Watts / Voltage = Amps
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    SnowyMus got a reaction from Spotty in How many amps would an 850w PSU draw using a 300v power cord?   
    I'm going to assume you're using 120 V AC or 240 V AC, as most PSUs only support 100 to 240 V AC. The cable doesn't have a voltage difference on its own. It's probably just rated for up to 300 V.
     
    Anyway, current depends on your PC's power draw.
     
    Current (A) = Power (W) / Voltage (V)
     
    If your PC draws its PSU's maximum current at 850 W and it's, say, 82% efficient at that load, then it draws a total of around 1037 W.
     
    1037 W / 120 V = approx 8.64 A
    1037 W / 240 V = approx 4.32 A
     
    It's unlikely your PC will draw that much. It'll probably just draw 450 W or so if it's a typical gaming PC. If your PSU is 90% efficient at that load, then it draws 500 W total.
     
    500 W / 120 V = approx 4.17 A
    500 W / 240 V = approx 2.08 A
     
    Some inputs are 115 V or 230 V. If so, take the current from the closer of the voltages and multiply it by 1.0435.
  19. Informative
    SnowyMus got a reaction from doomsriker in FPS ISSUE   
    What's your friend's specs?
     
    For most settings, lowering them reduces GPU load more than CPU load, so this may be your CPU. I've been looking at other videos, and people have been getting frame rates in excess of 100 FPS even on ultra settings.
     
    Not necessarily. While it may not look better, it may still play better due to the improved input lag or you seeing a more "fresh" frame.
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    SnowyMus got a reaction from NineEyeRon in Will it bottleneck   
    Depends.
     
    If you're playing at settings reasonable for a card like this (e.g. 1440p maxed out), unlikely.
     
    If you're playing at lower settings (e.g. 1080p, no RTX features, etc.), probably, but pretty much every CPU will do that. If that is your use case and you don't plan on upgrading your monitor, then I don't recommend getting this card.
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    SnowyMus reacted to nox_ in Will it bottleneck   
    No.
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    SnowyMus got a reaction from nox_ in Will it bottleneck   
    Depends.
     
    If you're playing at settings reasonable for a card like this (e.g. 1440p maxed out), unlikely.
     
    If you're playing at lower settings (e.g. 1080p, no RTX features, etc.), probably, but pretty much every CPU will do that. If that is your use case and you don't plan on upgrading your monitor, then I don't recommend getting this card.
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    SnowyMus got a reaction from reaper9999 in Should I upgrade to a 3070 from a 2080 super?   
    If you sell your 2080 Super, maybe?
     
    3000 series cards aren't easy to come by right now, but 3070s will have an MSRP at $499.
     
    2080 Supers, on the other hand, are being sold for around $500-$700 on eBay according to Completed Listings, though the reason 2080 Supers sell for so much is probably you can't buy a 3070. I don't think they'll sell for nearly as much when 3070s are in stock.
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    SnowyMus got a reaction from Rym in Rocket lake support   
    Most likely.
     
    Intel typically has their chipsets support two architectures, and Intel's 400 series boards presently only has Comet Lake.
     
    Gigabyte apparently also confirmed it, but I don't know if I'd take that as absolute confirmation.
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    SnowyMus got a reaction from BiG StroOnZ in ~$1000 Gaming PC   
    It's a very decent system. Nice!
     
    If you can, I recommend looking at the Patriot VPN100. There's a sale going on right now (ends in about three hours?) where it's $132, or about $2 cheaper than both SSDs combined (if purchased from Newegg), and its speeds are fairly comparable to the Samsung 970 Evo: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/NWNv6h/patriot-vpn100-1-tb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-vpn100-1tbm28h
     
    If you get that, then your entire 1 TB of SSD storage will be fast rather than only half of it. If you still require two logical 500 GB units, you can use partitions which are quite easy to set up.
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