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03-03-2012, 01:02 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Canada, N.S
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The best case is no case.
It is free, and I never get overheating issues.
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03-03-2012, 01:07 PM
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#23
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Deep Sea Diving
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Idaho or something
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AxeCop
The best case is no case.
It is free, and I never get overheating issues.
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How does that work?
I just ordered my computer. Free 2 day shipping on EVERYTHING but the case 
Real first world problems. |
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03-03-2012, 02:12 PM
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#24
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AlternativePB.com
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: San Diego
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Just connect everything together on a cardboard box... while you are waiting for your case. Make sure everything is working... and you can even install windows. If something is wrong with any components... you can get it RMA'd before installing in your case.
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03-03-2012, 02:25 PM
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#25
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Canada, N.S
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Quote:
Originally Posted by erayser
Just connect everything together on a cardboard box... while you are waiting for your case. Make sure everything is working... and you can even install windows. If something is wrong with any components... you can get it RMA'd before installing in your case.
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But then you dont put it in a case and save a pack on money on cases/fans |
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03-03-2012, 02:55 PM
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#26
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Utah
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965 black edition amd processor, 8 gb Pc1600 DDR 3 Ram, MSI GD-790FX motherboard, 2 320 GB Seagate barricuda hard drives in Raid 0, 1 tb Seagate barricuda HD, 2 HD 5850 diamond video cards in crossfire and ifinity, and my 1000 watt power supply and 3 24 in acer monitors.
Will be updating some of it in the next couple months though.
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03-03-2012, 04:30 PM
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Don't eat that....
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Lynn, AR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AxeCop
The best case is no case.
It is free, and I never get overheating issues.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by akward silence
How does that work?
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so are there any console controllers i can plug into my pc? i know can use an xbox one but if i could use a ps3 one that would be better since i already have a few of them, but is there anything i need to do so or would the usb cable be enough? |
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03-03-2012, 04:40 PM
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#28
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Deep Sea Diving
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Idaho or something
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Quote:
Originally Posted by erayser
Just connect everything together on a cardboard box... while you are waiting for your case. Make sure everything is working... and you can even install windows. If something is wrong with any components... you can get it RMA'd before installing in your case.
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That's not a bad idea. Don't the components get too hot though?
Rebel: Google PS3 controller with PC. You need a program (can't remember the name), the usb charge cable, and the controller. |
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03-03-2012, 04:47 PM
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#29
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AlternativePB.com
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: San Diego
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Your GPU and CPU come with cooling fans.  |
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03-03-2012, 04:49 PM
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#30
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Deep Sea Diving
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Idaho or something
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Originally Posted by erayser
Your GPU and CPU come with cooling fans. |
Yeah...but it's a fan. Fans can only do so much. |
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03-03-2012, 05:17 PM
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Ya, thats me at your base
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: sticks of PA
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Originally Posted by pb_freak9666
How is that Zalman 9900?
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probably the best investment I ever made in computers. My processor is staying at 29c, most of my other components are in the 31-34 range and my comps been on for past 5 days straight with massive amounts of stuff running, while leaving BF3 on in the back |
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03-03-2012, 05:55 PM
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ST:T's Resident Otaku
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: A cave with wifi.
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Originally Posted by papaintballer15
probably the best investment I ever made in computers. My processor is staying at 29c, most of my other components are in the 31-34 range and my comps been on for past 5 days straight with massive amounts of stuff running, while leaving BF3 on in the back |
Very nice. 
I've been thinking about getting one for a while. For possible overclocking down the road.
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03-03-2012, 08:23 PM
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#33
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AlternativePB.com
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: San Diego
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Quote:
Originally Posted by akward silence
Yeah...but it's a fan. Fans can only do so much.
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I know your GPU has a built in cooling fan, and I thought you are using the stock cooler for the CPU? 
It should still cool the same... but should run a bit cooler since it's not in the case where warm air can be trapped. The case usually comes with an exhaust fan in the back to pull warm out, and some cases have a side panel fan the pulls cool air in. Testing your system outside of the case... should run a little cooler. I was just suggesting to test all your components outside the case to make sure your compenents are working... and maybe install Windows... so when you get your case, you can install everything and play.  |
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03-03-2012, 08:26 PM
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#34
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Deep Sea Diving
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Idaho or something
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True. I'll probably wait the one day until the case comes. Maybe not, who knows. If I get it running, I'll want to keep it running lol.
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03-03-2012, 08:37 PM
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#35
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Valar Morghulis
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ilium, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rebel_816
so are there any console controllers i can plug into my pc? i know can use an xbox one but if i could use a ps3 one that would be better since i already have a few of them, but is there anything i need to do so or would the usb cable be enough?
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I'd recommend a 360 controller for PC gaming as its essentially established itself as "the" gamepad for PC's in terms of games recognizing it and supporting it.
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03-03-2012, 08:46 PM
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#36
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AlternativePB.com
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: San Diego
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I got a wireless Xbox 360 for Windows controller for my PC. Mainly bought it for my kid since I don't want him touching my mechanical keyboard... LOL... Glad I got it though for AC Revelations and Batman Arkham City. I suck at punching and hand to hand combat with a keyboard and mouse. It works for BF3, but I like using WASD for FPS/shooter games.
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03-03-2012, 08:50 PM
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#37
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Deep Sea Diving
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Idaho or something
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Man, there is a lot to peripherals that I didn't know. Up until a year ago, a mouse and keyboard was a mouse and keyboard. Now there are categories.
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03-03-2012, 08:52 PM
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#38
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AlternativePB.com
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: San Diego
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Another reason I decided to build a new computer... I wanted to learn about all the new hardware and trends out there. It's easy to lose track of everything when you are just a user.
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03-03-2012, 08:54 PM
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#39
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Deep Sea Diving
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Idaho or something
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It's even easier when you were never concerned with it in the first place. I'm pretty excited to pick up a new hobby, and fortunately I'm starting off with half decent parts.
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03-03-2012, 09:00 PM
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#40
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AlternativePB.com
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: San Diego
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It's okay... most popular games are ported from console games... so you are ahead of the curve. |
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03-03-2012, 09:04 PM
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#41
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Deep Sea Diving
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Idaho or something
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All I play right now is MW3, Kingdoms of Amalur, and Left 4 Dead 2. I will pick up skyrim and BF3 as soon as I can.
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03-03-2012, 09:38 PM
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#42
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Working my way through Dead Island and MW2 right now. The Mass Effect series is next on my list, I've been quite excited for that one.
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