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Hello TAB here, a while ago I posted a thread related to this reguarding advice on my GPU and PSU (http://bit.ly/2j4vxSi). Since then I have done some more research and talked to a few more people and agreed that the best GPU for the value I need is the RX 470 (http://bit.ly/2jhV1Jk, http://bit.ly/2kc5RF9, or http://bit.ly/2jJ2HYb), that I plan on fitting onyo my this (http://bit.ly/2kavl1m) motherboard, though the main problem is that my current monitors are not HDMI accessible but one has a DVI/vga (http://amzn.to/2jhKHBe) input while the other is only a vga input (http://bit.ly/2kangde), the fix I'm going to try and use is to use a DVI to vga adapter for one monitor (http://bit.ly/2jzaGFn or http://bit.ly/2jhUTd9) and then a HDMI to DVI adapter for the other (http://bit.ly/2iV94DZ and yes, I know it sounds cheesy as heck), but just checking to see if it's a reliable fix until I eventually buy a new monitor as I can't wait for a new GPU much longer. My current "rig" (if it's even powerful enough to calling one) is an Avatar Elite FX6164 (http://bit.ly/2jz1O2p) but downgrade the GPU from a GTX 640 to a GTX 610 and that's my PC. But for a PSU I was recommended a SeaSonic 620W (https://bhpho.to/2idM5rP), but along with these I'm honestly not sure if I need to add another fan or not (while currently I have one hidden front fan)

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Top : 120 mm fan mount x 2 Front : 120 mm fan x 1 / blue LED Front : 140 mm fan mount x 1 Rear : 80/90/120 mm fan mount x 1 Side : 120 mm fan mount x 1 Bottom : 80/90/120 mm fan mount x 1

The only information I have been able to get on my case is a YouTube video that had no working links to find my specific case for better quality information (http://bit.ly/2iLUL9o), the spoiler above is from a slightly different version of my case with rearranged power buttons and frontal ports (http://ebay.to/2jzdgLr). For the fans I'm really trying to stick to black and blue as I very much like that color combination and I have 5 different fans I'm looking at for being used (http://bit.ly/2jIO72Y), the second fan that is $7 (USD) is more for if I need more than 2, while the last 3 are more for the wanted cosmetics if I'm only am buying 1 or 2. For any information regarding how the PC runs click the spoiler down below 

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Game-wise for performance I've noticed Minecraft runs at 8-12fps when loading large areas or up to 30-40fps when idol (I set max FPS to 60, but haven't reached it yet even with Vanilla). For Elite: Dangerous running at minimal settings I hold yet again 4-8 FPS when loading planets for planetary landings while landing and flying, not even to mention loading takes anywhere from 2-6 minutes to load the planet (worse cases have taken 8-12 minutes before I decided to force quit the game), while loading stations and ports are running from 6-12fps (slightly better) but loading time with my GPU is usually less than a minute (much better), while if in heavy combat I run about 12-ish fps, and finally about 20-30fps when in a mode called supercriuse (basically a slower version of hyperspace but can reach man times faster than the speed of light (2,100C) and that's only when I'm farther from planets and stars. While I haven't even bothered trying to look at the FPS on my games such as War thunder, World of Tanks, and Kerbal Space Program due to the unbearable FPS lag causing more severe disabilities while playing the game. Though while I tested my PC to run Elite: Dangerous, MC, Discord, and 10 Chrome tabs open at once for the sake of testing my RAM and CPU it ran pretty well. My RAM usage was averaging between 60-80% usage while my CPU usage was from 55-65% usage. I usually only run one game, Discord, and either no tabs or maybe 2 tabs on chrome open to keep the desktop clean.

At the time I believe that's all the information I have besides I'm planning on ordering within the next few weeks and want to make 100% sure as to I'm not going to screw up (I already have an anti static bag).

 

Thank you you for your time,

TheTAB01

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I'd suggest formatting that and making it much shorter with a little better layout.

CPU: Ryzen 9 5900 Cooler: EVGA CLC280 Motherboard: Gigabyte B550i Pro AX RAM: Kingston Hyper X 32GB 3200mhz

Storage: WD 750 SE 500GB, WD 730 SE 1TB GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1050 PSU: Corsair SF750 Case: Streacom DA2

Monitor: LG 27GL83B Mouse: Razer Basilisk V2 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red Speakers: Mackie CR5BT

 

MiniPC - Sold for $100 Profit

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CPU: Intel i3 4160 Cooler: Integrated Motherboard: Integrated

RAM: G.Skill RipJaws 16GB DDR3 Storage: Transcend MSA370 128GB GPU: Intel 4400 Graphics

PSU: Integrated Case: Shuttle XPC Slim

Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

Budget Rig 1 - Sold For $750 Profit

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CPU: Intel i5 7600k Cooler: CryOrig H7 Motherboard: MSI Z270 M5

RAM: Crucial LPX 16GB DDR4 Storage: Intel S3510 800GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 980

PSU: Corsair CX650M Case: EVGA DG73

Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

OG Gaming Rig - Gone

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CPU: Intel i5 4690k Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 Motherboard: MSI Z97i AC ITX

RAM: Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR3 Storage: Kingston Fury 240GB GPU: Asus Strix GTX 970

PSU: Thermaltake TR2 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX

Monitor: Dell P2214H x2 Mouse: Logitech MX Master Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

 

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Check out the pcpartpicker.com tool. You can create your build list and post a hyperlink or, using the [bb] button, copy and paste the list. 

 

Personally, I don't open links to unknown domains. 

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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On 1/21/2017 at 2:24 AM, brob said:

Check out the pcpartpicker.com tool. You can create your build list and post a hyperlink or, using the [bb] button, copy and paste the list. 

 

Personally, I don't open links to unknown domains. 

Yeah neither do I, was trying to keep the post as clean as possible by using bit.ly links. Bit of an OCD draft I guess, but otherwise the previews from the links would take up two pages, even as a joke it still might actually do that. Most of the links are only Amazon and Newegg links, others like the PSU link was to their website that sold it, while one is to Youtube to show my current case, and 1-2 were to Walmart/Best Buy for the DVI or VGA adapters. Otherwise the vast majority of my links are to Newegg, I try to make sure that I don't have malicious links (and i haven't posted any through out any forum, but my friends did post me a link once that caused my PC to Auto-shutdown in 1 minute, which is why you don't always trust your friends). Otherwise I make an attempt to keep my links and drafts "professional" but keeping as little clutter as possible, but possibly over explaining but enough that it might make a difference for my PC or not. But I'll also make to check out the "PCPartPicker.com" site and see a good set up for the upgrade there.

 

Thank you for your time,

TheTAB01

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