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Hamish.R
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AMD CrossFire is only compatible with AMD cards of a certain generation.

 

like, you can crossfire a 290 with a 290X, a 280 with a 290, a 380 with a 290X, that stuff. but thats it

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1 minute ago, MeepLikesToBuildPc's said:

AMD CrossFire is only compatible with AMD cards of a certain generation.

 

like, you can crossfire a 290 with a 290X, a 280 with a 290, a 380 with a 290X, that stuff. but thats it

Sorry im new to pc building, is there another way to set up multiple graphics cards on the one desktop other than crossfire?

 

PS. thanks for the answer

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Just now, Hamish.R said:

Sorry im new to pc building, is there another way to set up multiple graphics cards on the one desktop other than crossfire?

 

PS. thanks for the answer

Is there any specific reason you want multiple GPUs?

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Just now, chiwas said:

 

Is there any specific reason you want multiple GPUs?

I've just heard that its cheaper than just upgrading all the time

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Can't SLI the 750 Ti, nor XFire

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1 minute ago, Hamish.R said:

I've just heard that its cheaper than just upgrading all the time

It doesnt work that way mate.

Just go with  R9 380 and you should be fine at 1080p gaming.

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Best to skip going multi-GPU since both Crossfire and SLI will give you potentially more problems than you want such as microstuttering and improper utilisation. A stronger single GPU is always the better choice.

 

At this price range, you're looking at R9 380.

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9 minutes ago, Hamish.R said:

if your new i would check out the techquickie yt channel it has fast answers to all your questions.

 

also just tell us your budget and your situation and we will find the best solution for you

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17 minutes ago, ChrisCross said:

if your new i would check out the techquickie yt channel it has fast answers to all your questions.

 

also just tell us your budget and your situation and we will find the best solution for you

I have a budget of about $1000 usd

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Just now, Hamish.R said:

I have a budget of about $1000 usd

ok just gaming?

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thinkpad l450, i5-5200u, 8gb ram, 1080p ips, 250gb samsung ssd, fingerprint reader, 72wh battery <3, mx master, motorola lapdock as secound screen

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1 minute ago, ChrisCross said:

ok just gaming?

Yegh, if its useful Counter strikes my main game 

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Just now, Hamish.R said:

Yegh, if its useful Counter strikes my main game 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vnYkkL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vnYkkL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.49 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($57.17 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($309.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 2500 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $992.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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i have worked with this case before and its pretty easy to build in

Desktop Build Log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/486571-custom-wooden-case-with-lighting/#entry6529892

thinkpad l450, i5-5200u, 8gb ram, 1080p ips, 250gb samsung ssd, fingerprint reader, 72wh battery <3, mx master, motorola lapdock as secound screen

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2 minutes ago, ChrisCross said:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vnYkkL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vnYkkL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.49 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($57.17 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($309.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 2500 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $992.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-14 08:06 EDT-0400

 

i have worked with this case before and its pretty easy to build in

Wow thanks so much :)

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Just now, Hamish.R said:

Wow thanks so much :)

no problem i have those lists setup for guys like you :D

Desktop Build Log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/486571-custom-wooden-case-with-lighting/#entry6529892

thinkpad l450, i5-5200u, 8gb ram, 1080p ips, 250gb samsung ssd, fingerprint reader, 72wh battery <3, mx master, motorola lapdock as secound screen

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1 minute ago, ChrisCross said:

no problem i have those lists setup for guys like you :D

Did you make it yourself?

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1 minute ago, Hamish.R said:

Did you make it yourself?

sure he did but questions like 1000 USD budget gaming build are about 20% of the posts here ^^

 

 

BTW what kind of monitor you use?

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Did you make it yourself?

yes 

Desktop Build Log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/486571-custom-wooden-case-with-lighting/#entry6529892

thinkpad l450, i5-5200u, 8gb ram, 1080p ips, 250gb samsung ssd, fingerprint reader, 72wh battery <3, mx master, motorola lapdock as secound screen

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4 minutes ago, Narnash said:

sure he did but questions like 1000 USD budget gaming build are about 20% of the posts here ^^

 

 

BTW what kind of monitor you use?

I use the BenQ XL2430T. Great monitor would recommend it for people who play competitive fps 

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11 minutes ago, ChrisCross said:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vnYkkL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vnYkkL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.49 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($57.17 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($309.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 2500 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $992.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-14 08:06 EDT-0400

 

i have worked with this case before and its pretty easy to build in

6700 is overkill for gaming PC.

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2 minutes ago, ChrisCross said:

yes 

Could you send me a link to a one that's around $800 usd 

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Just now, chiwas said:

6700 is overkill for gaming PC.

but great value and with that budget your not getting a 980 so its a nice addition

Desktop Build Log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/486571-custom-wooden-case-with-lighting/#entry6529892

thinkpad l450, i5-5200u, 8gb ram, 1080p ips, 250gb samsung ssd, fingerprint reader, 72wh battery <3, mx master, motorola lapdock as secound screen

Please quote if you want me to respond and marking as solved is always appreciated.

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1 minute ago, chiwas said:

6700 is overkill for gaming PC.

Yeah i was just thinking of a top range i5

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1 minute ago, Hamish.R said:

I use the BenQ XL2430T. Great monitor would recommend it for people who play competitive fps 

OK I was looking just in case that you still pay on 60hz ... the BenQ is alright a FreeSync/GSync Monitor would not hurt but I think it's fine. 

 

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Just now, Hamish.R said:

Could you send me a link to a one that's around $800 usd 

i5 and less memory:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Q6YkkL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Q6YkkL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.49 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($27.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($57.17 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($309.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 2500 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $850.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-14 08:23 EDT-0400

Desktop Build Log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/486571-custom-wooden-case-with-lighting/#entry6529892

thinkpad l450, i5-5200u, 8gb ram, 1080p ips, 250gb samsung ssd, fingerprint reader, 72wh battery <3, mx master, motorola lapdock as secound screen

Please quote if you want me to respond and marking as solved is always appreciated.

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