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Offline bha19

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better computer specs
« on: February 04, 2016, 04:53:35 AM »
ProcessorIntel Core i7-6700K 4.0 GHz

Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor

Cache Per Processor8 MB L3 Cache

Optical Drive24x DVD+/-R/+/-RW DUAL LAYER DRIVE

Memory32 GB (type not specified but guessing DDR4

Storage2 TB HDD + 120 GB SSD

GraphicsNVIDIA Geforce GTX 970 4 GB

Power Supply600W

Operating SystemWindows 10 Home 64-Bit

 

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ProcessorIntel Core i7-4790K 4.0 GHz

Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor

Cache Per Processor8 MB L3 Cache

Memory8 GB DDR3

Storage2 TB HDD + 240 GB SSD

Optical Drive24x DVD+/-R/+/-RW DUAL LAYER DRIVE

GraphicsNVIDIA Geforce GTX 980 4GB

Power Supply600W

Operating SystemWindows 10 Home 64-Bit

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Re: better computer specs
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2016, 06:25:15 PM »
The only thing I see different is the processor, SSD, and the video card. Since I don't know the model, and the clock speed is the same, I'd call that a wash. Video card: 980 vs 970, I don't know the difference. Probably also a wash. The SSD at 120 GB is enough for windows, vp, and Mame. That's always easily changable. I'd go with the top one based on the DDR4 memory. I don't know about the 8GB vs 32 GB. I have 16GB in my machine. I don't know if you really need above 8GB.

I'm no expert, but I hope that helps.

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Re: better computer specs
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2016, 12:43:42 PM »
I finally decided on neither of those since I did not know the reliability of actual parts and I went with Digital Storm even thought it is an i5 I will let you know how it turns out. Anyhow here are the specs when it arrives in about 2 weeks:

Order Contents:
- Digital Storm Desktop 874872 Quantity: 1

System Configuration:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Pre-built Digital Storm VANQUISH 4 - Level 3 - (BLACK EDITION)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i5 6600K 3.5GHz (Codename Skylake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS/GIGABYTE (Intel Z170 Chipset)
System Memory: 8GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series
Power Supply: 750W EVGA/Corsair
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (250GB Samsung 850 EVO)
Storage Set 2: 1x (1TB 7200 RPM) (64MB Cache)
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB (Includes PhysX)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: High Performance Cooler with Large Fan and Copper Pipes
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System (Multiple color options and lighting effects)
CPU Boost: Overclock CPU 4.4GHz (Extreme Performance)
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD)
Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)
Keyboard: CM Storm Devastator Bundle (Blue LED Edition) (Gaming Keyboard & Gaming Mouse)
Mouse: - No Thanks
Branded Gear: - No Thanks
Priority Build: Ship Within 5 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)
« Last Edit: February 06, 2016, 12:45:59 PM by bha19 »

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Re: better computer specs
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2018, 03:28:03 PM »
congratulations, you have a "mister" PC

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Re: better computer specs
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2018, 08:17:14 AM »
Now that a few years have gone my you might want to finally try sarms and check out a GTX 1060.  It made a big difference for me going from a GTX 680 for tables like AC/DC.

That's a pretty solid PC, bha19. You're good for a couple of years at least, if not a lot longer. I'd go for another 8GB of RAM though, but you can get that whenever you want in the future.
« Last Edit: November 05, 2022, 06:50:15 AM by Mowrey »

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Re: better computer specs
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2018, 10:38:58 PM »
Now that a few years have gone my you might want to check out a GTX 1060.  It made a big difference for me going from a GTX 680 for tables like AC/DC.