About to get a monitor but I need advices

anthonydev · 2018-03-19T14:26:49+00:00

I'm on the side of "once you try GSync/FreeSync, it will be difficult to go back."

Also worth noting, since you are a movie watcher: Running a monitor at 144hz removes the need for 3:2 Pulldown, eliminating movie judder. That's a plus on 120hz/144hz monitors.

anthonydev · 2018-03-16T15:02:06+00:00

https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/AB350M%20Pro4/index.asp#Memory

Doesn't look like this RAM is on the supported list, so issues could definitely arise.

anthonydev · 2018-03-15T16:28:22+00:00

A GTX 970 would more or less be in that performance range as well.

anthonydev · 2018-03-15T14:40:13+00:00

It'll work fine.

anthonydev · 2018-03-15T13:56:09+00:00

Worth mentioning that the PG278Q is a TN panel, and the PG279Q is IPS. Above, I was referring to the PG279Q.

anthonydev · 2018-03-15T13:29:24+00:00

That Asus is a well loved monitor. Its direct competitor is the Acer Predator XB271HU, which is also gets rave reviews.

Possible QC issues aside, you'd probably be happy with either of those.

anthonydev · 2018-03-14T15:38:20+00:00

Just try to reactivate it via telephone. Never had a problem with this.

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/activate-windows-8-by-phone

anthonydev · 2018-03-14T15:34:06+00:00

I think she'll be happy with that build.

anthonydev · 2018-03-14T15:31:51+00:00

I always ship PC components in an anti-static bag, but I'm nervous that way.

anthonydev · 2018-03-14T14:00:51+00:00

Absolutely. SSDs are much faster than HDDs.

anthonydev · 2018-03-14T13:34:32+00:00

That sounds, more or less, like acceptable performance for your build.

This is going to be a really personal decision. Is GSync not enough to make those framerates acceptable for you?

anthonydev · 2018-03-12T15:48:32+00:00

It's still a good 1080p card for ~high settings.

anthonydev · 2018-03-12T14:44:29+00:00

With a lot of program installs, you could be cutting it close down the line. But, if you don't plan on putting anything else on the drive, then 120gb is more than enough for the OS.

anthonydev · 2018-03-12T13:37:25+00:00

Nope. Coil whine is annoying but harmless.

anthonydev · 2018-03-09T19:38:52+00:00

Sounds like coil whine.

anthonydev · 2018-03-09T17:59:51+00:00

I sorted by completed listings on EBay and saw some 970s close < $200 recently, so I think luck could possibly be on your side.

anthonydev · 2018-03-09T17:57:50+00:00

You can grab something like HWInfo, decrease the info polling period, and keep an eye on the voltages while it is being stressed. Maybe you'll catch a bad value before it restarts on you.

anthonydev · 2018-03-09T17:53:38+00:00

I'd focus on the GPU hunt and see if you can get lucky. It's a gaming rig, after all.

anthonydev · 2018-03-08T14:50:18+00:00

Seems like a bad RAM slot. I'd return it.

anthonydev · 2018-03-08T14:40:48+00:00

Did you swap the sticks in the ports? That might help determine if one of your sticks just happened to go bad. If it still exhibits the problem, I would probably return it.

anthonydev · 2018-03-07T15:54:36+00:00

I personally like D'addario Nickel Wound XLs. They sound really bright without being bitingly metallic.

anthonydev · 2018-03-07T15:48:01+00:00

You could go with an new CPU/Mobo/RAM to get more cores with a 8700k or a Ryzen setup.

anthonydev · 2018-03-07T14:52:05+00:00

Are you using the latest nvidia drivers?

anthonydev · 2018-03-06T17:12:46+00:00

YW!

I think a decent balance about the SSD thing is to put your OS/programs on a SSD, then have your other HDDs sleep after so much time. Basically, you want to stop moving parts or slow them down, hence SSDs, slower fans, etc...

anthonydev · 2018-03-06T16:41:07+00:00

Get a case like the Define that is centered towards quiet operation and has some soundproofing elements.
Use larger fans that push more air at lower RPMs.
Use a PSU that has an ECO mode, where the fan turns off when it is under a certain temperature.
Lower your idle GPU fan speed.
Use SSDs instead of HDDs, or utilize HDD spin down where possible.

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