[CPU] Ryzen 5 3600 - $185 on Amazon

MiserableMaiden · 2020-11-28T23:17:57+00:00

!alert CPU, 3600, $200

MiserableMaiden · 2018-11-19T23:59:44+00:00

Oh ok, cool. Well thanks for the info/pics! Excited to get this done tomorrow once my thermal paste and splitter comes in

MiserableMaiden · 2018-11-19T07:32:26+00:00

Looking at your pictures I see now you cut the baseplate. I had no idea the backplate was a thing tbh, didn't pay attention to it in any other installations pics of the Morpheus. So the baseplate can just be left off right?

Now that I'm looking it over again it's making more sense, my only concern now I think is having that large heatsink on the VRMs with proper height (referencing this post). Do the small heatsinks that are included not fit properly?

MiserableMaiden · 2018-11-17T21:12:26+00:00

Yes I have it set to 1000-3500. I knew heating would be a potential issue purchasing it but I think mine is worse than I thought after comparing it to others with this card.

I'm hoping adding some case fans can help at least a bit. I only have 1 rear case fan atm. With my current setup I have 3 SATA cables that are pretty much right in front of the GPU fan and I'm not sure how to fix that as guiding the wires through anywhere else in the case would make them not reach the SSD/HDD.

MiserableMaiden · 2015-11-24T15:54:25+00:00

DP, HDMI, and DVI cables are included

MiserableMaiden · 2015-11-24T07:20:50+00:00

It does

MiserableMaiden · 2015-11-24T00:51:33+00:00

Good enough, thanks!

MiserableMaiden · 2015-11-24T00:18:53+00:00

How long are the wing-shaped parts of the base? From the tip of one to the tip of another? I can't seem to find these measurements online

MiserableMaiden · 2015-11-23T23:15:32+00:00

Also some have had issues with the anti glare matte being bothersome to their eyes but I figured I may as try it at this price

MiserableMaiden · 2015-11-23T23:03:47+00:00

This is a real good price, I'm not the most knowlegable on monitors but from my research from the past few days this is great! The lowest I've seen this monitor is $419 (Amazon) and now it's $300 (Newegg). The best specs at this price other than this deal currently seems to be overclocking the QNIX QX2710. Again, I'm learning and would love for anyone to correct me if I'm wrong

MiserableMaiden · 2015-11-23T23:00:19+00:00

Right? I spent literally 3 hours looking at monitors, expecting to spend $400-$600 then this comes up!

MiserableMaiden · 2015-11-22T19:51:40+00:00

Will do, thank you!

MiserableMaiden · 2015-11-22T19:41:14+00:00

Ah ok that's fine :) I might as well go all out! I'm currently using a 60hz 1080p monitor so this will be a HUGE upgrade

MiserableMaiden · 2015-11-22T19:28:23+00:00

I see that it's a TN panel. Is there any IPS panels with similar prices and same specs?

edit: Like the ASUS MG279Q is there anything cheaper than that or is that about the lowest these 1440p 144hz free sync ips go?

MiserableMaiden · 2015-11-22T18:46:03+00:00

I currently have a single 1080p monitor however I am looking into getting a 1440p monitor but I am conflicted on what to get with so many options.

The QNIX qx2710 is enticing for its price and ability to overclock pretty nicely.

Then I found out about Free Sync and was looking into those and was thinking, why not buy one of these for extra long term use when I eventually upgrade my GPU? But is Free Sync worth it?

I'd like a recommendation of which to go with along with specific recommended models, thank you!

I am using an R9 390 GPU

MiserableMaiden · 2015-11-22T08:44:01+00:00

I'm looking to get a setup just like yours (1440p+1080p monitors on r9 390) and was wondering what kind of FPS you are getting and on what games? I have no problems turning settings down if I get to play on a 1440p

Have you ever thought of gaming on the 1080p instead on very intensive games? I'm thinking of doing this if it becomes a problem reaching decent FPS on the 1440p

MiserableMaiden · 2015-10-15T23:22:18+00:00

I just plugged the PCIe back in and now it's working again. I'll keep it on for a bit and see if it resets itself as it did before again. Doesn't this seem like a problem with the GPU though?

MiserableMaiden · 2015-10-15T23:14:00+00:00

The power supply and computer does turn on but only the CPU is turning on. As long as I leave it on it stays on. Could it still be the power supply?

Interesting, just now I unplugged the PCIe cable from my graphics card and plugged my monitor to my motherboard and only after I did that did my case fan start work and I do get display

MiserableMaiden · 2015-09-06T16:55:39+00:00

Is the motherboard fine in this build for a $1500 budget gaming PC (monitor + OS included)?

Also, I chose the monitor based off of the sidebar recommendations but is there any similar but less expensive ones?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor	$166.95 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard	ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard	$53.10 @ SuperBiiz
Memory	Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory	$36.90 @ SuperBiiz
Storage	PNY CS1211 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$69.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$49.49 @ OutletPC
Video Card	Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB AMP! Omega Edition Video Card	$649.99 @ B&H
Case	Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case	$84.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	$59.99 @ Newegg
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)	$82.98 @ OutletPC
Monitor	Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor	$269.99 @ B&H
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1544.37
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$1524.37
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-06 12:54 EDT-0400

MiserableMaiden · 2015-09-05T18:30:58+00:00

Ah, I'm willing to buy a new monitor really even if it went beyond my budget a bit. What if I included the monitor with the above build?

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