am3+ On the 20th, I am upgrading my PC. And I need it cheap!

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1 minute ago, TheGamingBarrel said:

You just plug the drive in, done.

 

1 minute ago, Clanscorpia said:

No, you may need to reverify it though if you installed with an OEM code which is just a call to microsoft and if not you can just plug and play. You may want to ask someone with more experience in reverifying though. I've never had to do it.

For both of you to reply at once:

This is my parents' machine. If the upgrade has a chance of "ruining files", I can't do it. For example, swapping a motherboard might not work, and I'm not willing to risk that.

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2 minutes ago, TheGamingBarrel said:

You just plug the drive in, done. This SSD Has been used on 6 (7?) Motherboards, OS Hasnt even deactivated itself.

Is there a chance of it not working in any way, shape, or form? My parents will kill me if you're wrong

[TheGamingBarrel]

Just now, ZillaGames said:

 

For both of you to reply at once:

This is my parents' machine. If the upgrade has a chance of "ruining files", I can't do it. For example, swapping a motherboard might not work, and I'm not willing to risk that.

Except it will work, and if it "ruins the files" then you didnt do something right. Worst that cna happen is it deactivates.

[Clanscorpia]

Just now, ZillaGames said:

 

For both of you to reply at once:

This is my parents' machine. If the upgrade has a chance of "ruining files", I can't do it. For example, swapping a motherboard might not work, and I'm not willing to risk that.

Reverifying wnt do that. Windows will just say not activated until you verify iirc. @Aytex do you know anyone who can properly explain how to do this?

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Just now, TheGamingBarrel said:

Except it will work, and if it "ruins the files" then you didnt do something right. Worst that cna happen is it deactivates.

Even if I change the CPU?

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Just now, Clanscorpia said:

Reverifying wnt do that. Windows will just say not activated until you verify iirc. @Aytex do you know anyone who can properly explain how to do this?

Like, a video would help.

[Clanscorpia]

1 minute ago, ZillaGames said:

Like, a video would help.

Thats why I tagged Aytex, he might know more, more experienced member so knows more people.

[TheGamingBarrel]

2 minutes ago, ZillaGames said:

Even if I change the CPU?

Yes, I swap between 4770K, G3258, E2200, E4300, E4600, E5200, E6300, E6550 and a 3217U And it has never invalidated or broken.

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Just now, Clanscorpia said:

Thats why I tagged Aytex, he might know more, more experienced member so knows more people.

sounds good

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27 minutes ago, ZillaGames said:

I'm doing that on Christmas, not now

I don't understand:

If you wait two weeks, for $80 more you will be able to get the performance of a Titan X: GTX 1070...  its not worth waiting two weeks for it?  It'll also save you a lot of money too

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Just now, Weak1ings said:

I don't understand:

If you wait two weeks, for $80 more you will be able to get the performance of a Titan X: GTX 1070...  its not worth waiting two weeks for it?  It'll also save you a lot of money too

UGH THE WAITING

What if I just get the new CPU and wait a week till the GPU?

[Clanscorpia]

Just now, ZillaGames said:

UGH THE WAITING

What if I just get the new CPU and wait a week till the GPU?

 

That would be perfect

[Weak1ings]

Just now, ZillaGames said:

UGH THE WAITING

What if I just get the new CPU and wait a week till the GPU?

Assuming you'll use the 650 Ti in your signature, that sounds like a good plan.  It's alright at gaming for the most part, but just think this:  "In two weeks I'll be able to get a Titan X in this PC!"  It'll be hard to wait.

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1 minute ago, Clanscorpia said:

 

That would be perfect

You're a lifesaver. I'm still saving newest CPUs until Christmas, so maybe an I5-6500? Hopefully that doesn't "bottleneck" the 1080 per se (I hate the word bottlenecking)

 

1 minute ago, Weak1ings said:

Assuming you'll use the 650 Ti in your signature, that sounds like a good plan.  It's alright at gaming for the most part, but just think this:  "In two weeks I'll be able to get a Titan X in this PC!"  It'll be hard to wait.

Not Titan X, 1080!

[Weak1ings]

Just now, ZillaGames said:

You're a lifesaver. I'm still saving newest CPUs until Christmas, so maybe an I5-6500? Hopefully that doesn't "bottleneck" the 1080 per se (I hate the word bottlenecking)

 

Not Titan X, 1080!

Yay   It'll be a very long 20 days...  but worth the wait and especially the cash.

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1 minute ago, Weak1ings said:

Yay   It'll be a very long 20 days...  but worth the wait and especially the cash.

You're amazing, have a good day. Goodbye all.

[Clanscorpia]

1 minute ago, ZillaGames said:

You're a lifesaver. I'm still saving newest CPUs until Christmas, so maybe an I5-6500? Hopefully that doesn't "bottleneck" the 1080 per se (I hate the word bottlenecking)

 

Not Titan X, 1080!

The 6500 will give no bottlenecks. And nice to see someone else planning on getting one  I just got my rig and put an i5-6500 in it last week. Great performance so far. Almost as good as a 4790K. And I'm going to get a 1070 around christmas or my birthday. Over Titan X performance for $500 CAD

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4 minutes ago, Clanscorpia said:

The 6500 will give no bottlenecks. And nice to see someone else planning on getting one  I just got my rig and put an i5-6500 in it last week. Great performance so far. Almost as good as a 4790K. And I'm going to get a 1070 around christmas or my birthday. Over Titan X performance for $500 CAD

Probably around $650-700 CAD based on how sh!tty our dollar is at the moment

[Clanscorpia]

1 minute ago, ZillaGames said:

Probably around $650-700 CAD based on how sh!tty our dollar is at the moment

Im buying later so I wont have to pay for FE so $500 is the MSRP is roughly how much it will cost from aftermarket manufacturers

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1 minute ago, Clanscorpia said:

Im buying later so I wont have to pay for FE so $500 is the MSRP is roughly how much it will cost from aftermarket manufacturers

Yeah, not buying the "faster than Titan X for half the price" statement, but I know the 1080 is faster than Titan X, and 1070 is a bit faster than 980 TI

[Clanscorpia]

1 minute ago, ZillaGames said:

Yeah, not buying the "faster than Titan X for half the price" statement, but I know the 1080 is faster than Titan X, and 1070 is a bit faster than 980 TI

Still great value

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Just now, Clanscorpia said:

Still great value

I agree