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Skcorpion86
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Hello guys(and girls), I am new to Linustechtips. And I thought i would make this post introducing myself. I saw under the general discussion that "new members can say hi! here" and I saw "tech related content only please!" So, I'm a little confused because this isn't really about tech content. If this is the wrong spot I am sorry, and please just move the topic.

 

I'm pretty much a newbie when it comes to computers.I actually got my very own PC in Dec 2012. I bought a decent PC for a great price off my friends cousin. Bought a few extra parts, and a new case, then had my friend build my PC in the new case. I didn't know how easy and fascinating it was until i actually got to see it. Since then i'm always looking a different pc parts to upgrade my system and along the lines I found Linus Tech Tips on youtube. I watch Linus Tech Tips all the time and I have learned much more about computers since buying my pc. Today I found this website and this forum, so here i am.  

 

The Rig I originally bought for $350

 

CPU: Intel Core i7 860 @ 2.80GHz

 

Motherboard: Asus P7H55-M

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470

RAM: 4 GB

Stock CPU Cooler

Pretty Bad Case (I don't know what it was)

 

Since then I've added these

 

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670

 

8 GB Corsair Vengeance Ram

Corsair H80 CPU Cooler

Cooler Master HAF 932 Full tower case

 

Just curious if i got a good deal on the original PC I bought, and I put the current parts there just in case anyone was curious.

 

 

 

I'm glad to be part of this community now and I can't wait to start talking about computers. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi, it should be in off topic but no big deal. and the build was good for $350 and the additions you made were pretty good. next i would upgrade the CPU and Motherboard.

 

In case you didn't, remember to read the CoC and Faq just to see whats going on. can be found in forum news section, (I think) :D

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Even if it's a 1st gen i7 you still got a good deal for $350. It's not quite future proof but later down the road you can upgrade

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Hi, it should be in off topic but no big deal. and the build was good for $350 and the additions you made were pretty good. next i would upgrade the CPU and Motherboard.

 

In case you didn't, remember to read the CoC and Faq just to see whats going on. can be found in forum news section, (I think) :D

 

It does say for new members to come into THIS sub forum to introduce themselves if they'd like.

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I'd say it's a great deal.

 

1'st gen i7's are about on par with 2nd/3rd gen i5's (2500K/3570K).

both of which are great for gaming and some video editing/3d modeling + animation.

 

what power supply does it have,typically when there's a deal too good to be true the too good to be true part that gets cheaped out on is the power supply.

 

I'd say to wait a year or two before upgrading the motherboard + cpu.

just to give intel and AMD to come out with something significantly better. (not to say you wouldn't notice a decent improvement going from a 1st gen to 4th gen i7)

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The stand is indeed made of metal but I wouldn't drive my car over a bridge made of it.

 

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It does say for new members to come into THIS sub forum to introduce themselves if they'd like.

That was before it was updated for they split of general and off topic, they probably havent updated that part.

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That was before it was updated for they split of general and off topic, they probably havent updated that part.

Anyway, don't bust the guy's balls for posting this in what he thought (and what seems) to be the correct place to post it. :P

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I'd say it's a great deal.

 

1'st gen i7's are about on par with 2nd/3rd gen i5's (2500K/3570K).

both of which are great for gaming and some video editing/3d modeling + animation.

 

what power supply does it have,typically when there's a deal too good to be true the too good to be true part that gets cheaped out on is the power supply.

 

I'd say to wait a year or two before upgrading the motherboard + cpu.

just to give intel and AMD to come out with something significantly better. (not to say you wouldn't notice a decent improvement going from a 1st gen to 4th gen i7)

Oops, I forgot to mention my Power Supply. I have a 700w Ocz X Stream Power Suppy. Came with my PC

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Anyway, don't bust the guy's balls for posting this in what he thought (and what seems) to be the correct place to post it. :P

I wasnt busting his balls, he asked if he posted in the correct thread and i said no but its no problem. I answered his question now chill out.

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Welcome! And that's a beast deal :D

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But this is the correct place... 

Well it seems like it should be in off topic seeing as how it really isnt tech. imo

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Welcome to the best place to hang out and discuss tech. There is pretty much a place for anyone!

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hi

Why do i always get blue screens? Why not a red one for a change?

 

 

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