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  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    Minnesota

System

  • CPU
    i7 4770k
  • Motherboard
    Asus Maximus VI Formula
  • RAM
    Corsair Dominator Platinum
  • GPU
    Asus GTX 780 Direct CU II x 2 in SLI
  • Case
    Fractal Design Define R4 w/window , Blk/Pearl
  • Storage
    Samsung 840 Evo- OS / WD RED 6 TB- Storage
  • PSU
    Corsair 860w ATX
  • Display(s)
    Asus BG248QE 24in X3 in surround
  • Cooling
    Corsair H100i /
  • Keyboard
    Corsair Raptor K50
  • Mouse
    Logitech M510
  • Sound
    Hyper X Cloud
  • Operating System
    Windows 8.1
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  1. I could really put this starter system to use as a Christmas gift for my brother, who never got into desktop gaming and is still stuck with the console crowd. I bet there would be plenty of game titles he would like playing on it.
  2. And another user to add to the party New Vessel Member: Tungsten Videos: https://www.vessel.com/videos/DkWN4qqW1, Video : https://www.vessel.com/videos/cj1s8puie
  3. Here is my referral addition: New Vessel member: Atomdivider, Link video 1:https://www.vessel.com/videos/MI7F0u2H8 Link video 2:https://www.vessel.com/videos/f7QKBNB3G 1 more post closer to the big prizes.
  4. Vessel username- sym favorite videos (so far) Insane Storage Server - https://www.vessel.com/videos/LCoY5zfFf Hardline Water Cooled PC Build Log -https://www.vessel.com/videos/JYZEYDYx0 Love to have a second choice for LMG content, instead of the evil Google overlords. :lol: annnd now for the bonus shares: https://www.facebook.com/philip.davis.7315?fref=nf
  5. This would fill my need for a Media PC perfectly. Here's hoping.
  6. I would love to win this. It would be just the motivation I need to build myself an upgrade from my old setup,,,, and dem cores,,,,mmmmmm,,,,nice.... I would like to test out how much better this would perform over my 4770k, when do some video editing.
  7. I think the Power Supply is the best looking, and the best value.
  8. LMG, and LTT. Congatulations on your acheivement, and I truly hope you enjoy your "special" youtube award. I think you truly deserve it, and more for what you do. I think yours is are the best Youtube channels, and best Community formum, and fun sources of information, and Tech info. To be honest if you had not created these "How To" videos found here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8mG-RkN2uTwlcLU_rv29Gt4578XfgJm_ I would not be typing this comment now, and would not be a member of the forum. Thanks again, and keep the great content coming.
  9. Another update from our friends at Corsair. They have updated their Corsair Link Beta Software. As of 4/17/2014 - Corsair Link Software Update BETA Version 2.6.5214 is now available. The link below should bring you to their main page. This Beta Version may be better for those of you out there that are having problems with the software working with Windows 8, and 8.1. I have installed the latest version using the instructions on the Corsair forum, and so far so good. Knock on wood. All my device temps, and fans are showing, even my Asus Maximus Formula VI motherboard temps are now showing. But I don't want to sound too exited, lest I anger somebody, and my whole system crashes. Good Luck to you if you decide to upgrade to the latest. I hope it can help fix some of your issues. In the interest of using the latest software I'm re posting the link here; http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118618
  10. I like this one too. If we can work with ATX size this might work out great.
  11. Thanks for the suggestions, This looks incredible. I really agree with you on the waiting. I was also hoping the prices for the 700 series will be dropping soon. (I have my own eye on a 2nd Asus 780 direct CU for my own rig to run in SLI) We will likely wait for a a couple of months to research and price shop the parts. He's not in a super rush to get any of this right away.
  12. Thanks, for the reply. Good to hear from the other side of the pond. He would need to get the OS, and the only other peripherals I can see he would need would be the standard Mouse and keyboard, but as I mentioned these would be secondary to a game controller. Another important point forgot to mention would be that he would want the system to be as quiet as possible.
  13. So a friend asks me, if I've seen good prices on gaming laptops, and if so what are they. My response to him was: Why?? What do you want a "Gaming" laptop for? I had to ask because my friend doesn't really do anything in the PC gaming world. As I type, he is currently logged on to the Xbox, and is playing away as usual. His response to me was he wants to play different games, but on the PC rather than the Xbox, in order to make use different Mods, and features that the PC experience provides. Games such as Mass Effect etc. Ok, I reply, "but you don't want a laptop. For a better experience you should get a desktop PC. My thinking is a Mini ITX PC would provide a much better experience than a Laptop, and offer more in the way of customization, and upgrade ability. I've built my own Gaming/ home PC. So I'm perfectly capable to build for him a custom build. But I personally went waaayyy over budget, for a specific look, and theme on mine. Which was fine for me, but not when I'm making recommendations to friends. I don't want to push him into a direction that would end up being too expensive and not accomplish what we want to achieve. So, Enter the LLT community. So, with planning a new Mini ITX build in mind. Can you help us out? 1. Budget & Location He is wanting to spend between $500 to $800 US. But would go over if the case can be made for specific value or quality. 2. Aim The aim of the build would be a Mini ITX system suitable for Gaming at 1080p to 2k on 1 monitor, and basic home use (web browsing, work related MicroSoft office stuff) 3. Monitors He has a 1080p Sony 37 inch that he would use for a Monitor. 4. Peripherals He would need to get a keyboard, and mouse for games that do not support a game controller, but otherwise the Keyboard and mouse will be secondary to the controller. 5. Why are you upgrading? (See first paragraph) - But really, my thoughts were why not jump on this opportunity to "convert" a Console gamer to the "proper" PC MASTER RACE cause so any help and suggestions would be great. Thanks in advance.
  14. Thanks for the additional tips Coswar. Your tips helped me as well. After going back to the original Non beta software version of Corsair Link, all of my fans and temps showed. With the exception of the motherboard temps, which did show under the beta, but the fans did not. I'm more inclined to go with the options of controlling the fans and seeing their status, than the motherboard temps. BTW I'm on a ASUS brand as well. The Maximus Formula VI, with AI Suite installed. Thanks again for the tip. I'll probably stay with this until they come out with an official Windows 8.1 version of the software where they've worked out all the bugs.
  15. Good news, sort of. Corsair has released a new version of their Corsair Link software for the H100i that does resolve some issues for some systems that are using Windows 8.1. After following the instructions for the new install on their forums and trying it myself I can report that the end results was a mixed bag of good, and not so good. I was able to "see" and change my Pump LEDs, however I still could not see my fans. After reading thru the forums, this result was not too unexpected. The guys at corsair are trying to fix up their software to work with all systems, but are not quite all the way there. For any out there wishing to try out the latest software you can find it here: http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118617 My advice to you all is read up first, ask questions, and proceed after making sure you know what version of the Corsair Link software you are currently using before you uninstall and install the latest. (just in case you need to go back to the version you were previously using) Good luck to you.
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