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My Budget:40,000 INR(600$) Hi.Please look at this build.Is it enough for 720p for games like battlefield 1 etc and other titles coming out in 2017? AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card Cooler Master Elite 311 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case Corsair VS 650W ATX Power Supply. thnx

My old Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 C7000v100NAS modem/router combo is dying and I will be replacing that with a Motorola MB8600 DOCSIS 3.1 Modem, and now I need a router to pair it with. I see that AX (Wifi 6) Routers are starting to appear in larger numbers and generally decent prices. I am looking at getting a Netgear RAX80 AX6000 or a RAX40 (AX3000) router. I like the amount of ethernet ports, because I am looking at connecting my gaming PC, laptop, and Smart TV via wired, and I would like to have the extra ports for my work laptop and other devices. The biggest question for me right now, is should I wait to buy wifi 6 or upgrade now in a future-proofing vein?

Hi everyone. This is my first time posting here. I'll follow the thread guidelines for posting here, as listed by the mod I'm from Karachi, Pakistan and looking to buy a PC for gaming mostly. The currency we use is PKR (Pakistani rupee). A bit of a background i should mention is that buying a brand new PC or even buying parts and building a PC costs a Fortune in Pakistan, so i can't really afford a glittering new rig. I have to make do with used but in good condition PCs or maybe even refurbished PCs (some of those are direct imports from USA and so on). My main aim is to play AAA games on the rig. I am planning to play at 1080p, 60fps and all graphics settings maxed out. For those resource-heavy games, I am willing to play at 40 fps stable, provided that the graphics settings remain maxed out. I am planning to use a FreeSync monitor ( This one in particular ) , which has a refresh rate of 75Hz and 1080p IPS panel. If there are any reservations regarding using this monitor for gaming at 1080p with all settings maxed out, please let me know ! I already have a prospective build in mind, as follows; i5 6600 OR i5 6500 8 GB DDR4 ram 1 TB HDD RX580 8GB 550 W (80+ rated) PSU I hope to maintain this system for around 2 years before making incremental upgrades or maybe even getting a new build altogether after that time. However, i have been continuously researching and i have some questions, that i hope you guys can help me out with. 1. The i5 6500 has been called a 'joke' in some places and has had stuttering issues with games like BF1 and Assasins Creed Origins. I'm worried that it will start stuttering in future games as well. Since i can't go for 7th or 8th gen (wildly out of budget), what would you suggest i do to avoid this ? what would be the best way to approach this ? 2. is the RX 580 a good GPU for my use case ? I just want the settings turned ultra / maxed out, at 1080p and enjoy a stable fps (60 hopefully). But i have read (here and here) that even the rx580 and 1060 6GB are becoming obsolete if one wants to game on 1080p ultra settings at 60fps and are struggling to handle the latest AAA games. If anyone can guide me regarding this, it's much appreciated ! I am focusing on the longevity of the system and that's all. I can't afford to invest money every few months, that is why i am trying to get a build with some upgrade potential ( the skylake setup can support a 7th gen i7, which would be the ideal upgrade when the CPU starts bottle-necking the GPU ) But any input and guidance and recommendation you people can give and help me out of this quandary, is most appreciated. I would be grateful for any guidance and assistance i can get here. P.S : kindly don't recommend Ryzen, as there is very limited to no availability of Ryzen in Karachi. I am all for a Ryzen build but they are very rare and more expensive here.

Greetings. I currently own a GTX 960, and might upgrade to a GTX 970 STRIX in the next year or so, also swapping out my i3-4160 for a Xeon E3 1231-v3 (low power consumption). I wanted to spend as little as possible on upgrades, so keeping in line with the single 6+2-pin PCI-e connector on my Seasonic ECO-430 PSU seemed like a good idea, which is why I chose the STRIX 970 as the most powerful option (besides the R9 Nano) with a single 8-pin PCI-e connector (if you know of a better solution, please let me know) However, I was wondering how long a 970 would last me. I don't plan on gaming at a resolution higher than 1080p as I'll be hanging on to my monitor for a few years. Do you think the 970 will be able to run games near maximum quality at 1080p at a stable 60FPS for a few years? Will it be worth the upgrade, or should I just sit back and wait for Pascal? Regards, Aereldor.

Hi there, I'm about to buy a new PC and have a budget about 1500€/1500$ (I'm living in Germany). I'm not experienced in choosing the right parts, so please comment on my first idea of my new PC: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NXvZMp PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Micro Center) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($162.89 @ OutletPC) Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($91.99 @ SuperBiiz) Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.43 @ Amazon) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.40 @ SuperBiiz) Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 Fury 4GB Video Card ($569.99 @ Amazon) Case: NZXT Phantom (White/Red) ATX Full Tower Case ($132.98 @ Newegg) Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.74 @ Amazon) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.20 @ SuperBiiz) Total: $1467.50 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-27 17:00 EDT-0400 Aim: I want to use it mostly for gaming, also future AAA titles, so it should be optimized for that use. But I sometimes do video editing and work with it, too. I maybe also want to overclock my CPU slightly. Monitors: My main monitor is a 1080p. This is the one I mainly use for gaming. My second one is just an old 1280*1024 and as a third one I sometime use my 1080p TV screen. You see, I don't have a 4k or even a 1440p, so why want this guy 4k gaming?!?!?! I'm planing to buy a 1440p or even a 4k in the near future (if you know a good and cheap one, please let me know ), so I want to have the right hardware for future improvements. Some comments on decisions I made: Why the NZXT Phantom? - Because it looks AWESOME and according to some reviews, it's also practical Why the R9 Fury? - I want to have a Video card that'll also do in the future, but don't want to pay these HUGE amounts like for a Titan. So I think the R9 Fury is for me quite a good choice. The only question I asked myself is, if 4 gigs of Vram will be enough in the future? But I think that in the near future with DirectX12 and so on it'll be possible to double (or just not clone) your Vram with Crossfire, therefore I can just buy a second R9 Fury, if 4 gb won't be enough. But I also think that 4 gb HBM like in the Fury are practically "more" than 4 gigs GDDR5, so the "only" 4 gb won't be that problem. Am I right?? Please correct me, if I made some wrong conclusions or anything like that. Why Skylake? - Because I think it's good to invest in the newest technology, if you want to have your PC for a longer time, isn't it? Why a Optical Drive nobody uses anymore these days ? - I think just 16 bucks are a good investment for these once or twice a year occuring rare situations you need one ;D Questions: 1. Should I go for an i7 for ~100€ more? 2. Is the RAM a good one? I just picked one 3. What about the SSD and HDD? Also just picked some with my favorite amount of GBs 4. And what about the CPU Cooler? Cools it enough for overclocking? 5. Is the motherboard a good choice? Should I add a soundcard or is the sound of itself enough? I have a Sennheiser G4ME ONE (http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-GAME-ONE-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00KK8ZLEC/ref=pd_sim_sbs_147_1/186-6245133-1371550?ie=UTF8&dpID=41g%2B-0zw03L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR152%2C160_&refRID=0AHJKBF6R9Y7HQCJ766H) so quite a good one. 6. Do you think this build will also do in the future? 7. Do you have any improvement suggestions? Espacially in things like possible bottlenecks. I could also go a bit up in the costs, but you know it, lower is better ;D 8. Like the post? Is it good structured? Any information missing?

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/PTE/saved/btHgXL Never built a computer before but in the last 3 months I've spent more time on pcpartpicker than anywhere else on the web. I've been trying to put together a rig (mainly for gaming) that has 3 factors in mind: Quality, Future-Proof, & can run Fallout 4 at Max settings (1080p - 60fps) all for around $1500 CAD ($1000 USD). I am posting this with the hope that anybody that has used any of the parts that I have chosen will drop a line or two about their own experience and that anybody planning a build with the same goals in mind can review this thread like I have done with other forums. Some other background details: RAM - was chosen based on price, quality was not a big concern as I will likely completely upgrade this component within 12 months Mobo - was chosen based on features, and the fact that it's ASUS (they seem to be the most reliable along with Gigabyte) CPU Cooler - was chosen based on price, quality was not a big concern as I will likely upgrade this component within 6 months CPU - had to be skylake for future-proofing and I want to be able to overclock (once I have taught myself how ) GPU - for 1080p gaming I don't think you can go wrong with this card, and I've heard EVGA has the best customer service hands down Case - was between this, the Define S, and the S340 and even though I like the looks better on both of those this seemed to have the best build quality and features SSD - was chosen based on price, capacity won't be an issue since I plan on purchasing another SSD within 6 months PSU - seemed like a solid bang for buck psu and have heard good things about the G2 series Thanks Iron Pete

Hello guys and girls, I noticed when looking components, which aren't as future proof as some of the top end stuff, that I was wondering if I should be purchasing all my upgrades in one go or should I stagger my purchase i.e. Start will more future-proof CPU than GPU. When GPU breaks (after long use) or has became redundant with today's technological requirements then I purchase a more future-proof GPU than CPU vice versa. If you want a bit more info, give a holler. Many thank, Melonize

Hello everybody! I wanted to post my upcoming build here as a bit of a sanity check. I would greatly appreciate any critique the community can provide. Thank you in advance! About me: I live in the US. I'm a long-time veteran of custom PC building (built my first custom PC in the mid-90s), but my last (personal) build was in 2006 (not counting a few upgrades along the way). I've done a bunch of research to try and get a handle on what has changed in the last 8 years, but I probably have some blind-spots. I don't want to waste any money, but if a few extra dollars will better meet my goals (especially future-proofing) I'd rather spend it now than regret it later. About my goals: As a gamer I have generally moved away from AAA titles and enjoy more indie games (Minecraft, Prison Architect, Fez, World of Goo, etc), with exceptions for my favorite franchises (Starcraft, Diablo, Crysis/FarCry, GalCiv, Bioshock, Halflife/Portal, Deus Ex, Mass Effect, Skyrim, etc.). In other words, my daily gaming needs are pretty modest, but when a game on my wishlist comes out, I'd like it to run as well as possible. My everyday needs are also fairly modest. I publish youtube videos via webcam and game-capture software (usually Minecraft and Bandicam), and I'm a tab fiend in my web-browser (I have 20 chrome tabs open now, probably double that earlier today). I occasionally run image editing software and do some web and game development as well. I'd like this machine to be as future-proof as possible. My current machine has lasted me 8 years with a graphics-card upgrade and a RAM upgrade in years 6 and 7. If I could get a similar lifespan out of my new one, I'd be very happy. Looks are not the most important thing, but I've never before built a flashy PC and I'd like to make this one a looker if it doesn't add a lot of expense. I'm definitely considering a whole-system water cooling option, but I'm undecided about cost vs. benefit. After everything is settled I might even throw a bit of sexy lighting in too. My budget: If I can get 8 years out of the machine, my budget would be around $1200 ($150/year which is about what I got from my last machine - including upgrades), not including keyboard/mouse. About my (proposed) build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/LeifMasrud/saved/qZfD4D Case: NZXT H440 Black/Red CPU: Intel Core i7 4790k CPU Cooler: Stock (Later upgrade to whole-system water-cooling) Motherboard: Asus Maximus VII Formula Graphics Card: Asus GTX 760 DC2OC (Later upgrade to a second 760 SLI) RAM: G.Skill Trident X DDR3 1600 16GB Kit (2x8GB) Power Supply: Corsair HX750i 80+ Platinum Full Modular I already have a copy of 64-bit Windows 7 Pro, 2 SSDs, a 1TB HDD, Monitor, Webcam, Speakers, Mic, Etc. I could definitely use a new keyboard and mouse, however: Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Brown Switch Mouse: Razer Deathadder Chroma Questions: Given my goals, have I wasted any money? Would alternative components give me more future-proofness without breaking the bank? Have I mismatched any components (i.e. created a needless bottleneck)? Is it a waste to consider a whole-system water-cooling option? Current system: In case anybody is interested: Case: Athenatech A416BS.400 (some cheapo $30 case, iirc) CPU: Intel Core2 6400 2.13GHz CPU Cooler: Stock Intel heatsink/fan Motherboard: Intel DP965LT Graphics Card: GeForce 7600 GT later upgraded to GeForce GTX 460 RAM: 6GB of who-knows what (3 DIMMs, all different) Power Supply: Corsair HX750 non-modular

Hi everyone ! My current build is nearly 10years old so i think it's time to have a new one, nothing to salvage except a 120Go SSD. I am a sysadmin so i know what is what and what i want but i didn't follow up the latest evolution in hardware and i think it's best to rely on a good active community. I've read a lot of reviews lately but with the amount of options i can't manage to make my choice on the final products. Purpose My main usage (in terms of resources) would be up-to-date gaming (mainly offline), but i'd like to be able to run occasionally at least 2 virtual machines simultaneously, doing amateur 2D/3D/Video editing, and software/game development. (One at a time obviously, no VM running while gaming). Also i don't rush new game titles, i usually wait one year to start playing a game, but for the build to last longer it should be able to run current game at high settings (not necesseraly highest possible) Objectives I'm seeking the best quality/price ratio. I'd prefer quality brand that will last several years and being able to upgrade one component at a time in the next few years. Also, i had bad experiences with AMD/ATI in the past so i'd prefer an Intel/Nvidia build Budget I am buying in Europe but for components the price ratio is about 1:1 so i'd say roughly 1000$ is a good compromise for what i need to buy. I am ok for a small extra if it adds enough benefits to the build. I'll probably buy in a month because it is summer sales in july in Europe. Build Motherboard : I hesitate between Asus and Gigabyte. I'll probably go for a Z97/1150 socket so it is future-proof. Also I want 2-way SLI support so i could upgrade this way later CPU : Most certainly the i5 4670k (with a i7 in mind in 3-5 years). Please suggest CPU fan cooler. CGU : GTX760 2G OC (for the price advantage over a 770, plus possibility to upgrade to SLI) RAM : at least 16Go (4x4Go) 1600MHz (for the VM usage) Hard drives : I'll need a 1To for games, softwares and VM (HDD or SSHD ?). i already have the 120Go SSD and a NAS for other files PSU : solid quality (at least 80+ Bronze), enough for the build (550/650W?), preferably modular. No SLI support required but nice to have so i don't need to upgrade later Case : It will sit under my desk, i don't care for the look. However, i'd like good cable management, good air flow (fans included), and quiet is good. No need for the top quality, but i don't want a crappy one. I'd need at least 2 USB and Audio jacks on the front panel. Peripherals : None. I already have good monitors, keyboard and mouse so i don't need new peripherals That would really help me make my final decision if you could suggest brand/models for all this and criticize my choices ! Thanks in advance

Hello to you, people from the Linustechtips forums! I've just finished high school (yay!). For school I've used Dropbox a lot, but the 50GB I got via Samsung is expiring this summer. At the moment I am using over 10GB already, with more to come at university, so I won't have enough space any more (and I can't remove any files, because I use everything). That's why I'm looking for an alternative. This will probably be a DIY Homeserver/NAS, or maybe a NAS from Synology or something like that. Features There are some features for the homeserver I want it to be able to have and a few that would be nice, but not necessary. The features that are quite important are: Fileserver: I want my files to be available almost everywhere (for example at home, at university), secured of course. I also want to have access to Dropbox, Google Drive etc. to move some files to and from the server and those services (I want it on Dropbox for a school project for example; to share a folder with the whole group). Download client: I don't need to explain this a lot I think. I want it to download some torrents and things like NZB files. Playing/streaming media: I'm not completely sure about this yet. With playing media, I am talking about a real HTPC use. The streaming will be from te server to the TV downstairs and maybe a Chromecast in the future. "Headset controller": I have a wireless Corsair Vengeance 2000 headset, and I would like to use it on my PS4/Xbox 360/TV. To do that I think that I could use the audio imput port on the motherboard of the server to pass through the audio to the USB dongle of the headset. Here is my awesome explanation picture : http://bluefiregaming.eu/tweakers/img/homeserverHeadset.png There a some things that would be nice to have, but not necessary: Random servers: Think of Mumble and stuff like that. Steam Client: for the use of Steam In-Home Streaming. I won't use it for now, but maybe when I get to live out on the university terrain. Budget & Preferences I have a budget of around €300 to €400 (which is about $400 to $500). The prices need to be the prices in the Netherlands (where I live, kind of obvious ). Currently, I already have a keyboard, mouse and monitor. Also, I have a small (320GB) HDD that I could maybe use. I would like to build the system in a Cooler Master HAF Stacker 915R or Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced. If a Micro-ATX system would be better, that is possible too. For some kind of reason I would like an Intel CPU, but if and AMD one would be better for the price, that's fine too. I'm not too familiar with the naming and specs of the AMD CPU's, so that's why. Requirements For the system I have a few requirements: "Future-Proof"/Upgradable: I would like the system to be future-proof (if possible of course). I don't want to keep upgrading it every year or have to pay a lot of money to do that. I know hardware isn't going to last forever, but I just want it to last a while before I have to rebuild it or upgrade it. Lasting for about 5 years would be ideal. Sound: It needs to be really quiet! I am putting the system in my room (where I sleep and stuff :rolleyes:), maybe in the living room, and since I don't want to go to bed with humming noises it needs to be quiet. I've got some ideas for the fans, but if you guys have suggestions give it to me! Energy Usage: Obvious one. It is going to be on 24/7, at least that's the plan, so it has be nice for the energy bills. Stability: Another obvious one, doesn't need any explanation I guess. Form-Factor: Not really a requirement or demand, more of a thing I would like. I would like it to be Mini-ITX, just so I don't need to buy another case, but Micro-ATX is fine too if that's much better. Setup Idea This is the setup I am currently thinking of: Intel Pentium G3420 (dual core 3,2GHz) / Intel Pentium G3220 (dual core 3,0GHz) ASRock B85M-ITX WD Green WD20EZRX - 2TB Scythe Big Shuriken 2 Rev. B Crucial CT51264BA160BJ (1x4GB 1600MHz) / Corsair CMV4GX3M1A1333C9 (1x4GB 1333MHz) Seasonic G-Series 360Watt (80plus gold) What's your guys' opinion on this setup. I think I will be running either Windows Home Server 2011, Ubuntu Server or something like FreeNAS on it. Not sure about that one. Questions I of course need to know some stuff before I choose, so here is a list of some thing I would like to know: Of course, is the setup any good? Any tips or advice on it? Would Mini-ITX or Micro-ATX better? CPU: Intel or AMD? Which one? What would be a good setup regarding the HDD's? Since I'll be putting quite important information/files on there I need them to be "safe". What OS should I use? Finally: for my demands and wanted features, would a NAS or DIY Homeserver be better? Well, that would be the end of my long talk about this system. I hope you guys can and would like to help me out with this. I would be really thankfull!