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Kaltern

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 15:12 Post subject: £300 to spend...	Quick Quote Quote

... rare event, as I sold my phone (I wasn't using it!), and I have basically been told by the almost-wife to spend on myself... I am thinking about replacing my aged AMD 8320, and naturally I'm considering something like the Intel i5 4960K + MB (DDR3, I don't really want to spend on memory), but then I consider the various games I'm playing and if the i5 is really worth the effort. I could spend it on other things, but TBH, I'm fairly happy with the 970, I have pretty much most accessories I currently want, and the only other thing I would look at is extra storage. Suggestions? Playing Valheim every weekday at 10pm GMT - twitch.tv/kaltern Follow me on Twitter if you feel like it... @kaltern My system: Ryzen 7 3700x\|Gigabyte RTX 2080 Super Windforce OC\|Vengeance 3000Mz 16Gb RAM\|2x 500Gb Samsung EVO 970 M.2 SSD \|SanDisk SSD PLUS 240 GB + OCZ Vertex 2 60Gb SSD\|EVA Supernova 650W PSU\|Logitech G27 Wheel\|Logitech G19 Gaming Pad\|SteelSeries Arctis 7\|Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum Mouse + Logitech MX Master Mouse\|Razer Blackwidow Chroma X Keyboard\|Oculus Quest 2 + Link\|Pixio PX7 Prime 165hz HDR & 1x Samsung 24FG70FQUEN 144Hz curved monitor -= Word to the wise: Having a higher forum post does not mean you are right. =-

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StrEagle

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 15:14 Post subject:

hookers, cocaine? Laughing

i5 is investing into the next 3-4 years

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and yes, mine is only average

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Janz

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 15:29 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

if you dont want to oc it get a xeon, i MIGHT perform better in games the next years if they support more than 4 cores. should last long, mine is two years old now and i do not even think about upgrading. you can use your ram again and 8gb is enough atm.

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 15:48 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 16:03 Post subject:

Interinactive wrote:

Buy a wife who doesn't require you ask her permission to spend money Devil Troll

Are you selling? Troll Dad

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i guess thouth if without a legit key the installation was rolling back we are all fucking then

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Saner

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 16:22 Post subject:

A massive dildo

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I saw things like that in here and in other "woman problems" topics so...... Am I the only one that thinks some authorities needs to be alerted about Saner and him possibly being a rapist and/or kidnapper ? Smile

Saner is not being serious. Unless its the subject of Santa!

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scaramonga

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 17:42 Post subject:

A PS4?

Spoiler:

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Janz

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 17:45 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Kaltern

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 19:32 Post subject:

scaramonga wrote:

A PS4?

Spoiler:

Playing Valheim every weekday at 10pm GMT - twitch.tv/kaltern

Follow me on Twitter if you feel like it... @kaltern

My system: Ryzen 7 3700x|Gigabyte RTX 2080 Super Windforce OC|Vengeance 3000Mz 16Gb RAM|2x 500Gb Samsung EVO 970 M.2 SSD |SanDisk SSD PLUS 240 GB + OCZ Vertex 2 60Gb SSD|EVA Supernova 650W PSU|Logitech G27 Wheel|Logitech G19 Gaming Pad|SteelSeries Arctis 7|Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum Mouse + Logitech MX Master Mouse|Razer Blackwidow Chroma X Keyboard|Oculus Quest 2 + Link|Pixio PX7 Prime 165hz HDR & 1x Samsung 24FG70FQUEN 144Hz curved monitor

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Kaltern

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 19:33 Post subject:

Interinactive wrote:

Buy a wife who doesn't require you ask her permission to spend money Devil Troll

Where??

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 19:49 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

rubride oro something You don't even need to ditch the current wannabe wife. She can just be an almost-wife indefinitely

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Kaltern

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 19:56 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Playing Valheim every weekday at 10pm GMT - twitch.tv/kaltern Follow me on Twitter if you feel like it... @kaltern My system: Ryzen 7 3700x\|Gigabyte RTX 2080 Super Windforce OC\|Vengeance 3000Mz 16Gb RAM\|2x 500Gb Samsung EVO 970 M.2 SSD \|SanDisk SSD PLUS 240 GB + OCZ Vertex 2 60Gb SSD\|EVA Supernova 650W PSU\|Logitech G27 Wheel\|Logitech G19 Gaming Pad\|SteelSeries Arctis 7\|Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum Mouse + Logitech MX Master Mouse\|Razer Blackwidow Chroma X Keyboard\|Oculus Quest 2 + Link\|Pixio PX7 Prime 165hz HDR & 1x Samsung 24FG70FQUEN 144Hz curved monitor -= Word to the wise: Having a higher forum post does not mean you are right. =-

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 21:37 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Save up some more for a later date? Unless you feel... Flashy lights and exciting music THE TIME IS NOW!

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farne

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 22:08 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Get an used sandy bridge mobo+CPU combo, sure there's plenty of people selling them around. Use left over cash for a Pascal GPU when the time comes.

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Janz

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 22:15 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

thats true, used 2500k+z board is very cheap atm and will survive another 2-3 years with oc (or lets say wouldnt be noticable slower than same clocked skylake i5s)

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 22:47 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

I'd suggest to buy a steering wheel but you already got one, so my move would be..all-in* on the combo beast of a processor/motherboard, and you're set for some proper * leave some for buying surprise flowers or romantic trickeries, that way you'll also activate the buttsex night bonus!! Random creations of an insane mind / Screens from Bulgaria [Early Access]

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Kaltern

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 23:45 Post subject:

Morphineus wrote:

Save up some more for a later date?
Unless you feel... *Flashy lights and exciting music* THE TIME IS NOW!

I very very rarely get cash of this amount, and so waiting is probably not an option Very Happy

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Kaltern

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Posted: Thu, 1st Oct 2015 23:47 Post subject:

ixigia wrote:

I'd suggest to buy a steering wheel but you already got one, so my move would be..all-in* on the combo beast of a processor/motherboard, and you're set for some proper PC Master Race

Yes, but will I REALLY notice the difference in gaming compared to my current setup?

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* leave some for buying surprise flowers or romantic trickeries, that way you'll also activate the buttsex night bonus!! Cool Face

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Posted: Fri, 2nd Oct 2015 00:02 Post subject:

Kaltern wrote:

ixigia wrote:

I'd suggest to buy a steering wheel but you already got one, so my move would be..all-in* on the combo beast of a processor/motherboard, and you're set for some proper PC Master Race

Yes, but will I REALLY notice the difference in gaming compared to my current setup?

Hehe, it depends on the games that you are playing/intend to play. Razz

When it comes to AAA titles (and the many bad porting jobs), the difference should be definitely tangible, though if those are not your priority and you mainly stick to less demanding genres, then perhaps going for the insta-upgrade isn't such an obvious choice after all.

Then again, I'm almost a hardware illiterate (without money, my interest in new stuff instantly vanishes xD), so it's probably better if you listen to to more competent Humpers when it comes for better advices and fully future-proof purchases^^

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Posted: Fri, 2nd Oct 2015 00:02 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Oh he's hiding something, ooohhh I know that smug face, you've poked the fireplace, haven't you you little bugger?!

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Kaltern

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Posted: Fri, 2nd Oct 2015 00:29 Post subject:

VGAdeadcafe wrote:

Oh he's hiding something, ooohhh I know that smug face, you've poked the fireplace, haven't you you little bugger?!

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Kaltern

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Posted: Fri, 2nd Oct 2015 01:17 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Soo, I'm becoming increasingly tempted by: An Intel Core i7 4790 and Gigabyte Z97P-D3 Both for exactly £299. Thoughts? Playing Valheim every weekday at 10pm GMT - twitch.tv/kaltern Follow me on Twitter if you feel like it... @kaltern My system: Ryzen 7 3700x\|Gigabyte RTX 2080 Super Windforce OC\|Vengeance 3000Mz 16Gb RAM\|2x 500Gb Samsung EVO 970 M.2 SSD \|SanDisk SSD PLUS 240 GB + OCZ Vertex 2 60Gb SSD\|EVA Supernova 650W PSU\|Logitech G27 Wheel\|Logitech G19 Gaming Pad\|SteelSeries Arctis 7\|Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum Mouse + Logitech MX Master Mouse\|Razer Blackwidow Chroma X Keyboard\|Oculus Quest 2 + Link\|Pixio PX7 Prime 165hz HDR & 1x Samsung 24FG70FQUEN 144Hz curved monitor -= Word to the wise: Having a higher forum post does not mean you are right. =-

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Janz

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Posted: Fri, 2nd Oct 2015 01:35 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

non k cpu and z board is a waste of money. and instead of the non k i7 you could takte the xeon 1231v3 and a cheaper h97 mobo. the 1231v3 should be around ~185pounds. could take the 1241v3 as well, should be around ~200 pounds. so still ~40 pounds cheaper but only 100mhz less which dont make a difference. would takte the 1231v3 cause its cheaper and not really slower than the 41. only difference to the i7 is the missing igpu. just look for a board (maybe the asrock h97) which has every slot and connector your need -> should be under 50 pounds as well. so another 20 bucks saved. take your misses out for dinner for the money you saved then or buy me something neat maybe google if there is a mod bios out which boost all cores to the max 3,8ghz. my older 1230v3 does that (ok in that case its 3,7ghz) with an old bios for my h87 pro or a newer one which is modded with needed microcode. otherwise it "only" boosts one core to 3,8ghz

scaramonga

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Posted: Fri, 2nd Oct 2015 06:37 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

I'd honestly pick up a used 2500k & board on the bay, they are cheap as chips ATM.

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Posted: Fri, 2nd Oct 2015 12:59 Post subject:

scaramonga wrote:

I'd honestly pick up a used 2500k & board on the bay, they are cheap as chips ATM. Smile

They are also old as shit

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i guess thouth if without a legit key the installation was rolling back we are all fucking then

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Janz

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Posted: Fri, 2nd Oct 2015 13:26 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

old yes, outdated nope. over clock that 2500k to 4,4ghz and it will last another 3 years without a doubt. cause even skylake isnt really faster at same clockspeed, and its much more expensive. only problem with buying used cpus -> you dont know what the other guy did with the cpu before

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Posted: Fri, 2nd Oct 2015 13:28 Post subject:

I said old, it's a 4 year old CPU.
I'd definitely not buy a used 4yo CPU, seems like a huge gamble.

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Janz

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Posted: Fri, 2nd Oct 2015 13:35 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

still have ~20 years old (and even older) cpus which should work still fine in the shelf havent checked that lately but did work a few years ago

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Posted: Fri, 2nd Oct 2015 13:45 Post subject:

Janz wrote:

still have ~20 years old (and even older) cpus which should work still fine in the shelf Wink

havent checked that lately but did work a few years ago

18-19 years ago? Razz

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Janz

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Posted: Fri, 2nd Oct 2015 13:48 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

hue hue hue

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