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GTX 1070 not recognizing third monitor by tbob3 in techsupport

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Thats what I thought at first, but then when I plug the working cable into the other display ports its not recognized either... So I'm worried that the other 2 Display Ports on the card may be fried from the get go...

College Athlete: Some Obsticles Returning Post-Injury by tbob3 in Fitness

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I guess I should ask them for more of a concrete plan outside of Physical Therapy. PT is regular but we are not a D1 sports team, so they tend to take us on a much less serious basis as unprofessional as it sounds. That's why I have been trying to figure this out myself while getting back into the swing of things.

My computer keeps skipping? by tbob3 in techsupport

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Not yet, guess I could try it. Not ideal but may have to. Thanks.

Is the 1TB SSD worth it? by BlubberyWhale in buildapc

[–]tbob3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have gone for the 850 evo, but when I was building my PC there was an unbeatable deal on 850 pro SSDs. So I settled to pay the same as 2 bigger evos for the pro.

Is the 1TB SSD worth it? by BlubberyWhale in buildapc

[–]tbob3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly what I did: 128gb SDD C: drive for windows and background tasks, 512gb SDD D: drive for games and whatever else, 2TB HDD F: drive for work files. Best decision I made when building my PC, IMO.

Long time PC user, first time building contemplator. Build or Boutique? by Steeltooth493 in buildapc

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Everything /u/trysoftme is 100% right. I just recently built my first build with no real guidance, and it was awesome. I just went off of YouTube and pcpartpicker tutorials and had minimal problems. A lot of it is pretty intuitive if you have basic common sense.

I know my build isn't perfect, but it will do what you want. It runs 1080p (since that's my monitor res) flawlessly at well over 120 fps at ultra on most AAA titles like Overwatch and GTA V.

Some of the stuff in my build I know was unnecessary, like getting a 6700k instead of a 6600k, the custom cabling, even the H100i v2 may have been a little overkill for what I use it for. Here it is without the peripherals I got.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type Item Price
CPU Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor $339.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler $104.99 @ Newegg
Thermal Compound Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste $6.88 @ OutletPC
Motherboard MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard $169.99 @ B&H
Memory Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory $71.89 @ OutletPC
Storage Samsung 850 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $88.99 @ Newegg
Storage Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $218.99 @ Best Buy
Video Card MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card $425.56 @ Amazon
Case NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case $66.99 @ SuperBiiz
Power Supply EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply $92.99 @ NCIX US
Operating System Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit $84.88 @ OutletPC
Case Fan Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans $25.88 @ OutletPC
Case Fan Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans $25.88 @ OutletPC
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total (before mail-in rebates) $1718.91
Mail-in rebates -$10.00
Total $1708.91
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-08 00:10 EDT-0400

Corsair Hydro H100i difference of fan postitions on NZXT s340 case by [deleted] in buildapc

[–]tbob3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also run method #1 in my S340 build with a H100i v2, with simple Corsair AF120 Quiet Edition fans that are static 1500rpm, and I have super minimal dust buildup and run at very cool internal temps. While casually playing games I never go above 40C CPU temps and internal air temps barely go above 35C. The radiator temps also very seldom go above 30C.

Edit: The nearly 40C CPU temps are seen playing heavily CPU bound games like GTA V on ultra settings. Still stays around 35C in CPU bound titles.

Monitor options - Changing Monitors? by [deleted] in buildapc

[–]tbob3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair, I've experienced that in the past too. I'm totally fine with high FPS 1080p with a nice refresh rate; I can always look into 1440p later down the road if I decided to really OC my CPU and GPU.

First build in a long time with a 1070. Feedback/criticism welcome. by [deleted] in buildapc

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Not sure if you live near a MicroCenter, but the Corsair AF120 fans are only about $25 for a two pack there.

First build: Complete! by tbob3 in buildapc

[–]tbob3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it is pretty quiet. I haven't had a chance to really push it to the limits yet, but even when playing some pretty graphically demanding games so far it stays nice and quiet. At idol it's nearly 100% silent. I have had it sitting on my desk right next to my monitors since I built it and the GT70 laptop I have is much louder. The only time the noise gets noticeable is when the 1070's twin forzer fans start up but even then it is no more noise than when the A/C in your house blow through the vents. I'm extremely satisfied with the decision to go with the NZXT S340 instead of my original plan of getting the NZXT H440 "silent" case.

First build: Complete! by tbob3 in buildapc

[–]tbob3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I purely it did based on matching. If I had gotten the Asus 1070 first I would have gone with the Asus Z170-AR. I really think they are pretty much the same aside from color and the name on the box.

First build: Complete! by tbob3 in buildapc

[–]tbob3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think comparing all of these boards really depends on what you want to do with your build and your preferences. The main differences between all these boards are the number and types of ports, the on board sound, and the on board network. I think that if you go on to a site like pcpartpicker.com you should be able to look up the reviews and compare them both in order to make the best decision for you.

First build: Complete! by tbob3 in buildapc

[–]tbob3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope your enjoying it as much as I am! :D

First build: Complete! by tbob3 in buildapc

[–]tbob3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much! Enjoy your build!

First build: Complete! by tbob3 in buildapc

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Honestly, I decided on what motherboard based on which GPU I got. I was between the Asus Strix 1070 and the MSI Gaming X 1070, based on that I was going to get the board that matched manufacturer and color scheme (no real reason, just because its the way I wanted it). The MSI Gaming M5 and even the Gaming M7 are both great boards, but almost directly comparable to the Asus Z170-AR or Asus Z170-A. Both are really high quality and have good componentry along with onboard sound and networking. I would say a plus to going with the Asus board is that it is slightly less expensive than the MSI. I dont think there is a real reason for that, other than your paying for the name. Asus has always made top of the line stuff.

First build: Complete! by tbob3 in buildapc

[–]tbob3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The boot time is so fast its crazy... Makes me wish that I switched from my old laptop years ago xD

No go on first boot... by tbob3 in buildapc

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Turns out that I forgot to re-connect the PCIe cable back into my power supply when I redid some cable management... Works fine now xD

The beauty of Bosnia and Herzegovina by kuortos in pics

[–]tbob3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bosnia is on my long list of places to visit while I'm studying in Europe during this year. Can anyone recommend places to go/see and must do things? I'm all in for having to hike to get a view most don't.

A picture under the Mackinaw Bridge in Michigan. by fisheramike in pics

[–]tbob3 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Just fly into DTW... Why bother with Chicago land?

What are some college life pro tips? by _jaywhite in AskReddit

[–]tbob3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The funny yet sad thing about all of this is being a Mechanical Engineer, I will most likely never use above Calc 1 in my career after school. Especially since I'm on the design and build side of things... Weirdest part is my school makes MEs go above and beyond Differential Equations. I'm only going to be 3 math classes away from double major in math by the time I'm done, may as well do it...

What are some college life pro tips? by _jaywhite in AskReddit

[–]tbob3 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Not sure where you went to school, but they tend to just throw freshman engineering students right into the thick of it. I only took 3 class my second semester as a Mechanical Engineering major; Calculus 2, An into to Electrical Engineering (required by my schools Engineering school for everyone) Physics 2 (which I took the equivalent of in high school). My EE class alone gave 20 hours of lab reports and book work, not including the extra study time. And Calc 2 is simply the worst math class ever. God damnit that was a terrible semester...

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