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Well that's a good point. Thanks!

Errr, so, my very tired self bought 4, 2tb SAS drives on eBay for around $80 at 2 am to put in my new, slapped together unRaid server that mainly is used for Plex. I was all like, yeah! SAS is just a different protocol! Everything will work just fine. So, obviously that's not the case. My cheap ASRock z170 board doesn't have a SAS controller either. Anyways, my question is: Is it feasible to just buy this, https://www.ebay.com/itm/LSI-SAS9200-16E-16-Port-6Gb-s-PCI-Express-SATA-SAS-H3-25140-02D-HBA-Controller/112717780078?epid=1828607865&hash=item1a3e80d46e:g:cQcAAOSwnDJbR7jJ:sc:USPSFirstClass!27265!US!-1:rk:11:pf:0 slap it in my tower, and plug up the drives; or am I missing something? Thanks!

Yeah, skylake introduced DDR4. That's why Ryzen is out of the question for me, don't want to upgrade to faster ram.

Hi everyone, I'm currently using an i3-6100 overclocked to 4.4GHz (I have the ASRock Pro 4s and never updated the bios) and I think I want to upgrade. I've started dabbling in android development, and I think I want more cores for those pesky gradle syncs. Additionally, I've started playing PUBG and the i3 sits pegged at 100%, bottlenecking my 1060. I was digging around on ebay, and I see that you can get an i7-6700 for anywhere from $250 to $325 ish. I also noticed that my CPU sells for around $70 and so does my motherboard. So my question is, should I just sell my i3 and go for the 6700 or sell both the i3 and the motherboard and pick up an 8400 and one of the cheaper z370 boards (added bonus, as I hate the mobo I have now). I think that Ryzen is out of the question, as I only have 2400 mhz RAM. I believe that the cost would work out to be about the same, once the 8400 comes back in stock. Thoughts?

Hey everyone, I'm currently using 140mm static pressure fans as the front intake on my Phanteks p400s. Unfortunately, for the airflow to not be abysmal, I have to run them at a pretty high RPM. I went with the static pressure fans given that the front of the case isn't exactly what I would call "obstruction free". What do you guys think? Would I be better off with airflow fans in this specific case (see what I did there Luke)?

Type Part Price Location CPU Intel Core i7 6700 $297.99 B&H Cooler Cryorig H7 $34.99 Amazon Motherboard ASRock Pro 4s Z170 $82.98 Newegg RAM G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB $58.99 Newegg GPU 1 XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB $253.98 Newegg GPU 2 XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB $253.98 Newegg Case Fractal Design Define R5 $99.99 SuperBiiz Power Supply EVGA Supernova 750 G2 $84.99 NCIX US SSD ADATA Premier SP550 240GB $54.99 NCIX US HDD WD Caviar Blue 1TB 7200RPM $47.49 OutletPC Keyboard GIGABYTE FORCE K85 Mechanical (Red) $59.99 Newegg Mouse Logitech g600 $40.99 Amazon Monitor 1 LG 25UM56-P 25” 21:9 UltraWide IPS $150.99 Newegg Monitor 2 AOC E2228SWDN 1080p 21.5" $84.99 BestBuy Monitor 3 AOC E2228SWDN 1080p 21.5" $84.99 BestBuy Total: $1,692.32 This build offers a lot in terms of gaming experience (dope Eyefinity setup, nice peripherals) as well as productivity performance (i7, 16gb RAM, Lots of screen real-estate) Parts Explanation CPU and Motherboard: The i7-6700 and the ASRock Pro4s z170 actually make a better pair than it seems on paper. This motherboard was one of the few that was able to overclock non-k skus by increasing the base clock, negating the need to spend an extra $50 for the 6700k. The 6700 is the obvious choice of processor here. It may not make much of a difference for gaming as opposed to an i5, but it sure does when it comes to productivity and content creation. Originally the build had a 6800k and an MSI Krait x99 board, but I had to really skimp on the peripherals. However, it's still a legitimate option. Cooler: The Cryorig h7 is a great entry level cooler that can handle decent overclocks without too much trouble as well as stay quiet. RAM: Great brand, great price. 16gb is basically the standard today. I still feel that anything more (for a general use PC) is overkill. GPU: I know Luke, I know. I know you've been hating on the price gouging of both the Rx 480s as well as the NVidia offerings. HOWEVER, these RX 480s DO come in stock ON OCCASION. They also seem to be selling at the intended price. Unfortunately though, you are right. They are almost impossible to get, but it can be done. I went with two RX 480s because it outperforms a single 1070 as well as the fact that Eyefinity supports monitors with different aspect ratios and resolutions, whereas NVidia's Surround does not. Also, the fact that they are blower cards should help keep the case cool. $500 also isn't a terrible price. Case: The Define R5 is a classic case, notorious for having excellent build quality and keeping your build silent. It's also a good price. Additionally, the included Fractal fans are quite good, which is nice because I am relying on them for airflow in the case. The airflow shouldn't really be an issue since the GPUs have blower style coolers. PSU: I personally have mixed feelings about EVGA, but they have really great reviews. This power supply should be more than adequate for this build. Storage: Honestly, this is probably the weakest part of the build. The ADATA SSD is just fine and boasts good speeds. The WD drive is also nice. However, for a machine of this caliber, I would probably want both of these drives to have double the capacity, but in all honesty, unless you have over 75 steam games and/or work with video often, this should be more than enough. Peripherals: The Gigabyte keyboard seems to be a steal. Gigabyte (as you know) is a good brand. I also really wanted to have a mechanical keyboard for this build. I personally am not a fan of the red switches, but some people like them. They also offer other switch types. Additionally, the keyboard looks amazing. The G600 is a bit of an oddball choice, I know. It's a bit of an antiquated product, but still has amazing value. For $40 you get a really nicely built mouse with a grid of 12 buttons on the side, akin to those found on the Razer Naga and the Corsair Scimitar. I have tried all three of these mice and personally feel that the side buttons on the G600 are far superior to the other two options. Surprisingly enough, I don't really use the extra buttons in games. I actually use them in applications like GIMP mostly. I also have all 12 buttons mapped in the default profile for things like volume, file explorer, chrome, media controls, etc. I can't go without this mouse anymore. Monitors: The subject of monitors, is the only time that I am actually willing to sacrifice quality (to a degree) for quantity. I know this is the road less traveled, but I absolutely adore having multitudes of monitors on my desk (I have 4 in a pyramid at the moment). The LG ultrawide is an IPS panel and looks fantastic. I am typing this on the 29" version. The AOC monitors are somewhat mediocre, but they get the job done. Their only real issue is a slightly subpar contrast. However, pretty much all color sensitive work will be done on the ultrawide (in the center) anyways. Extra screen real-estate is SO important for productivity. Plus, with the RX 480s, this will provide a dope Eyefinity setup. Links: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1176279-REG/intel_bx80662i76700_6th_gen_i7_6700.html https://www.amazon.com/CRYORIG-H7-Tower-Cooler-Intel/dp/B00S7YA5FQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469423519&sr=8-1&keywords=Cryorig+h7 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157636&cm_re=Asrock_Pro4s-_-13-157-636-_-Product http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232174&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker, LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150770&cm_re=RX_480-_-14-150-770-_-Product http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150770&cm_re=RX_480-_-14-150-770-_-Product http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=CA-R5BK-W&c=CJ http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=94405&vpn=220-G2-0750-XR&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1416 http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=111658&vpn=ASP550SS3-240GM-C&manufacture=AData Technology&promoid=1574 http://www.outletpc.com/dx5854-western-digital-caviar-blue-1tb.html?utm_source=dx5854-western-digital-caviar-blue-1tb&utm_medium=shopping%2Bengine&utm_campaign=pcpartpicker&utm_content=Western Digital%2B-%2BHard Drives %26 SSD > 3.5" SATA Hard Drives http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823334027 https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G600-Gaming-Mouse-Black/dp/B0086UK7IQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469424547&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+g600 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824025212&cm_re=1440p_monitor-_-24-025-212-_-Product http://www.bestbuy.com/site/aoc-21-5-led-hd-monitor-black/4730901.p?id=1219809792952&skuId=4730901 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/aoc-21-5-led-hd-monitor-black/4730901.p?id=1219809792952&skuId=4730901

After rebate and a promo code I can actually get the cx550m for $36.

Hey guys, still working on my silent system. Currently, the loudest thing in my system is my PSU (EVGA 600w 80+ standard). I got it really cheap at Best Buy. I was looking in PC Part Picker and it says my system only uses about 360 watts. So I should be fine with a 450-550 watt PSU. I was wondering what's the best, quietest GPU for around $50-60. I've done some shopping, and the Corsair RM550x looks really nice, but don't think I can't bring myself to spend $90 on a PSU for my i3-6100/GTX 1060 system. Thanks!

I had a feeling that this could be the issue. I do have another PSU, I'll try it when I have time tonight and report back. I'll try this too, but it WAS working just fine before the power went out back here.

Hi everyone, I have a pretty weird issue. To start, here's my build: Intel i3-6100 (OCed to 4.5ghz with SkyOC) ASRock Pro 4s z170 Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4 2400MHz MSI GTX 750 Ti EVGA 600w (100-W1-0600-K1) 80+ Certified So about 2 weeks ago, I moved my build into a Phanteks p400s and everything was hunky-dory. 3 days ago, my dad was topping off the tires on one of the cars and the air compressor blew a fuse, which shut my machine off. I went in the back and tried to boot it, but it wouldn't (I was obviously terrified). It wasn't even posting, just sitting there running the fans. After about 3-4 attempts (it cycles by itself), it worked. So I just shrugged it off and moved on. The problem is that this is STILL occurring. Every time I reboot my machine it takes several tries. Has anyone ever seen this before? I wouldn't think that everything just losing power would break something, but I guess I don't know.

I asked this question on the forum about 3 hours ago. According to Nvidia's twitter, they will start going on sale at 6am PDT (9am EDT).

Thanks! Much appreciated.

Never knew that existed. Noted. Thanks! Unfortunately, the closest microcenter is about 600 miles away.

AFAIK, they are doing the release differently this time by launching both the founders and the AIBs at the same time.