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Gazelem

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  1. I have this 8GB stick of RAM in my system: http://a.co/d/9Qb7hJa I want to get another 8GB, so the easiest thing to do would be to buy the exact same stick again, but it is nearly $100 on Amazon and $85 on Newegg (it was like $45 in early 2017 when I built my PC). There are other 8GB sticks for cheaper ($60ish), but then I have to worry about compatibility. So the question is: are there any RAM options that are cheaper than the one I have, but are still compatible with it? Here is the parts list for my build, if it is relevant: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Gazelem/saved/GQW6hM Thanks in advance!
  2. I have an LG monitor similar to the first one you linked and I haven't had any issues. Color looks great etc. Here it is for reference: Link
  3. I assume you are having issues with your monitor's interpolation of lower resolution output? I am not sure exactly why, but turning ON v-sync makes 1080p look a lot better on my 4k monitor. I have a GTX 1060. Hope that helps!
  4. with a 1080 ti, why not go 4k? I personally enjoy higher resolution gaming over ridiculously fast refresh rates, but I am not into twitchy shooter games so your preference may vary. Gsync would help if you are worried about keeping up with whatever frame rate you prefer.
  5. For me it would be a nice thing, but definitely not necessary. Some people swear by it though.
  6. So I guess the real question is: how do you check if a 4k monitor does a good job interpolating 1080p (or doesn't use interpolation for that resolution because it is smart) before buying the monitor?
  7. I just realized the sticky titled "Display Technology FAQ/Mythbuster" at the top of this display section of the forums has a section on this topic. Still trying to absorb the info in it though and figure out if there are ways around the issues.
  8. I have the same question. Found a lot of differing opinions on the internet. There are two main camps. 1) Those that point out that 4k (3840x2160) is twice the horizontal and vertical resolutions of 1080p (and thus 4 times the pixels) so theoretically a 4k monitor could show 1080p with 4 pixels acting like one. 2) Those that have had issues trying to do this and say it is crap and doesn't work and you shouldn't try. Some say it depends on the monitor or the upscaling it uses. I am looking at buying this LG 4k monitor because it seems like an awesome deal, but want to figure this out before I buy it.
  9. I will add my opinion in unison with everyone else who said 24 inches is fine. Depending on your preferences and how far you will be from the monitor of course. I work on a 13 inch laptop or a 17 inch laptop most of the time though, so to me 24 inches is huge. Haha.
  10. Thanks for all the advice! I will look into a lower wattage PSU and better CPU. Nice catch on the cpu fans. And yeah, I will cut down to 8GB RAM to spend the money elsewhere. I will stick with intel for the proprietary virtualization and realsense camera tech they have, but well said about waiting for price drops. (Just edited my original post to clarify that.) I didn't think about rotating monitors, but I totally agree! If they cost much more I don't think it will be worth it for me though.
  11. I will be studying accounting, with a focus on tax and financial (very broad). I don't know what I will do my dissertation on, typically the first couple of years in the program help you get to that point. (I added this info to my original post as well)
  12. Cool! I didn't know you could get windows for so cheap. I think I might need Pro to do virtualization (added that to my original post) as I like to dabble in app development, as well as remote desktop (which I don't need, but might be nice to access the better processing power from my ultrabook - to crunch numbers).
  13. Thanks, I will feel much better getting an i7. Some others have posted ways I can save money to afford one. I agree that 8 GB should fine for most tasks.
  14. Hi, I have been a subscriber to Linus Tech Tips on YouTube for a year or so, but this is the first time I have posted on the forums. I am looking to build my first custom PC and want your feedback! The goal for this PC is to game at 1080p 60hz on as high of settings as possible and also be my work/school computer. I have a limit of $1000 (USD) to spend, including the cost of Windows 10, monitors, and a keyboard. The main game I want to play is No Man's Sky. My current gaming setup (a laptop from 2011 with a GTX 540M) technically runs NMS, but gets like 2 fps. Other games I hope to play are Overwatch, Shadow of Mordor, Skyrim: Special Edition, and Mass Effect Andromeda. The main items I am unsure about are the motherboard and how much cooling I will need, so your help with those decisions will be great. Also, pairing the Pentium G4560 with a GTX 1060 feels odd, but would it cause a CPU bottleneck for gaming? Let me know if anything seems stupid, won't work, or is a waste of money. (I am a noob after all.) Thanks in advance! https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Gazelem/saved/GQW6hM (?) Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual Core (4 threads) EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB GAMING Video Card 16GB of DDR4-2400 (2 x Avexir Core Series 8GB) Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (?) Gigabyte GA-H270M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard Cooler Master MasterBox Lite 3 (Windowless) MicroATX Mini Tower Case Thermaltake 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (1? 2? 3?) SilenX EFX-08-12 25.0 CFM 80mm Fan Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit 2 x Acer G227HQLbi 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor AZIO L70 Wired Gaming Keyboard Notes I am beginning a 5-year PhD program this year and I likely won't make any major upgrades until after I graduate I hope to get a "Windows Hello" compatible webcam at some point Motherboard needs to support Kabylake without a bios update (I won't have another processor available to update it) I don't plan on overclocking anything I don't plan on using SLI/Crossfire, but the option wouldn't hurt I want two monitors for productivity, not gaming on both My work/school stuff will involve running statistical programs (SAS and Stata) on large datasets I am willing to drop to 8GB of RAM if the money is needed elsewhere in the build I have Bluetooth headphones I will use with this PC I don't need wifi, but it wouldn't hurt I am located in the USA I don't care what the case looks like I plan on sticking with Intel and Nvidia, (Nvintel? Intelvidia?) Edit: For those that asked, I am going into Accounting (with the goal of being an accounting professor). I plan on researching in tax. I don't know what my dissertation will be on, students typically decide in their third year or so. Also, one reason I want to have an Intel processor is for virtualization tech. I dabble in app development as a hobby. I also want to get an intel realsense webcam for Windows Hello at some point, which requires a 6th or 7th gen intel processor, I believe. Nvidia, on the other hand, I am just a fanboy of. If the rx480 8GB is a better deal, I will go with that. Edit 2: Thanks for all the feedback everyone! It has given me a fresh look at my build and helped me figure out my priorities better. Here is a link to my new updated build. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Gazelem/saved/7gLHxr I have changed quite a bit: Upgraded to i7-6700 Slight upgrade to GTX 1060 6GB Only one monitor for now Down to 8GB ram for now Cheaper keyboard different motherboard with built in Bluetooth and Wifi Will use Windows 10 Education key from my university (FREE), upgrade to Pro later if I need it Lower wattage PSU
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