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Discussion in 'Computer Hardware' started by BlueScreen, Jan 25, 2015.

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  1. SixSixSevenSeven

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    1 drive in todays age is 1 more drive than most.
    You shouldnt have lag simply on the forums.

    Motherboard should be standard mATX.
     
    #2661 SixSixSevenSeven, Dec 10, 2015
  2. 147689

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    I have Ubuntu 14.04 LTS on it to help with a lot of the lag
    But I am thinking about the idea of maybe putting Linux Mint MATE on it
    It tends to lag the most if I have the YouTube app open while typing on the forums with chrome
    The PSU (power supply unit) has another power cable for a second CD drive, but not a third SATA cable for a second CD drive and another one for a second hard drive, but it has 2 empty sata ports left for one more CD drive and one more hard drive
    But now there are 2 drive bays for 2 CD drives
     
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  3. Dummiesman

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    Ubuntu in my experience is just laggy in general. :( (could always be a config error on my side though)
     
    #2663 Dummiesman, Dec 10, 2015
  4. 147689

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    My system used to have windows vista, until I put linux on it
     
    #2664 147689, Dec 10, 2015
  5. SuperNoob05

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    Speaking of Ubuntu, it's completely borken for me. I just booted it up one day and I couldn't log in no madder what I tryed. I don't know what caused it to breake, but as long as it doesn't affect my Windows 10 installation (which it thankfully didn't) I don't really care.
     
    #2665 SuperNoob05, Dec 10, 2015
  6. BlueScreen

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    You shouldn't have GPU problems. I have a PC with Intel G31 graphics, Windows 7 runs just fine, can run illustrator and even some older games with no problem.
    You might not have enough RAM - my C2Q PC has 2GB and it's just enough to run Win7 properly, can't have too many programs running at once. If you actually want to use that PC, you should have at least 4GB.
     
    #2666 BlueScreen, Dec 10, 2015
  7. Eastham

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    Just built my new pc Pentium mmx overclocked to 180Mhz, 32MB's of ram and TWO Trio S3 Graphics cards and a 10GB HDD for my OS, thing's a beast, I expect to run BeamNG maxed at 60fps over 100 without vsync. Yeah I know it's a beast. Don't be to jell. :cool:

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    #2667 Eastham, Dec 11, 2015
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  8. randomshortguy

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    where's your sound card? You gotta get a Sound Blaster 32, they're the best imho
     
    #2668 randomshortguy, Dec 11, 2015
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  9. Eastham

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    Oh man I forgot to get a sound card! Wait I'm sure I have a Sound Blaster LIVE! around here somewhere.
     
    #2669 Eastham, Dec 11, 2015
  10. NaxNir

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    I have a problem with my icons on my desktop: they keep moving around (also they get messed up when I change my screen resolution, but that's normal, although I would like a solution to that, too) so if I restart my computer my icons are in different places so it's impossible to organize them. Can someone please help me? ;)
     
    #2670 NaxNir, Dec 11, 2015
  11. mumboking

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    @MaxMrMiller Simple fix: Don't store stuff on your desktop. :p
     
    #2671 mumboking, Dec 11, 2015
  12. CTJacob

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    X-Post General Discussion because I forgot this also existed.

    Would something like this run BeamNG any better than my current laptop? The 10fps I'm getting out of the new T-Series mod is killing me. Think I'll turn this thing into a simple school machine.

    CPU     AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor $68.88 @ OutletPC
    Motherboard ASRock FM2A88X PRO3+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard $69.99 @ SuperBiiz
    Memory A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $32.99 @ Newegg
    Storage Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $45.88 @ OutletPC
    Video Card PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card $89.99 @ Newegg
    Case Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case $35.99 @ Newegg
    Power EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply $37.98 @ Newegg

    Total $381.70

    Mmmmmm..... I foresee new a PC for that price.

    Would I be better off jumping up to the next level?

    CPU Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor $174.99 @ SuperBiiz
    Motherboard MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $50.89 @ OutletPC
    Memory *A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $32.99 @ Newegg
    Storage *Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $45.88 @ OutletPC
    Video Card MSI GTX970 4GB Video Card $324.99 @ Newegg
    Case Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case $52.99 @ SuperBiiz
    Power Supply XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply $79.99 @ SuperBiiz

    Total $707 after rebates.

    My current laptop can run GTA V on normal settings at around 30fps. Lowest settings at around 60. BeamNG is a different story. BeamNG would be the main target for this build. 45fps+ on higher to max settings would be the crazy target.
     
    #2672 CTJacob, Dec 11, 2015
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  13. NaxNir

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    ಠ_ಠ SRSLY M8
    I have shortcuts to games and programs that I use.
     
    #2673 NaxNir, Dec 11, 2015
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  14. SixSixSevenSeven

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    and I dont ;)
     
    #2674 SixSixSevenSeven, Dec 11, 2015
  15. NaxNir

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    #2675 NaxNir, Dec 11, 2015
  16. SixSixSevenSeven

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    No, we just find it cleaner and easier to use without icons
     
    #2676 SixSixSevenSeven, Dec 11, 2015
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    #2677 mumboking, Dec 11, 2015
  18. SixSixSevenSeven

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    Insignificantly so though
     
    #2678 SixSixSevenSeven, Dec 11, 2015
  19. BlueScreen

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    Yes.
     
    #2679 BlueScreen, Dec 11, 2015
  20. CTJacob

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    I think I have my project for next spring...

    Radeon R9 390 vs GTX 970?
     
    #2680 CTJacob, Dec 11, 2015
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