Kimberlite wrote on Aug 22^nd, 2011 at 5:27pm:


btw, since I've got to live with it running through my head now, so do you:

JakLee wrote on Aug 22^nd, 2011 at 9:32pm:


brain no works good

I will have to reclaim my desktop from the hubby. Sad thing is my laptop has the better processor.

for 750 you can get a gigabyte 990fx (basic run you about 150) - 6 core amd proc for another 150, 16 gb of ram for 120, a 6870 1gb for 140 and a new PS to run this all for another 125 (I like antec personally, a 650 would be fine).
with this setup you will run this game at max settings on your machine no issue, the only thing is if you can put it together....

I recall hearing there's a smaller version and you can toggle off sharing your hp/sp with other party members.

Although I can't wait to see your comments at the first 150 hp pugger that joins an epic party.

DooshCanoe wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2011 at 10:28am:


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/SVM

Note: I grabbed this particular setup from Reddit but you can tweek its as you like.  Building a rig is usually nets better results than any pre-built system.

Just remember you don't need much squeezy cheese (thermal compound) on the processor.  That's the most common mistake I've seen. Just enough to get it spread evenly over the die and you're good to go.  There's plenty of helpful how to guides to installing a processor on these here interwebs also.

Hardware is usually a piece of cake if you have any sort hand-eye coordination. Biggest problem I've seen recently is the newer generation of high end video cards are long and don't always fit comfortably in a mid-sized case.

Most common problem I've had was getting all the software drivers to play nice together. To be fair, I haven't built from scratch with Win7. Dunno if the process is better now or no.

woody wrote on Aug 24^th, 2011 at 2:24pm:


Also know that magnets are generally not a good idea around most things with persistent storage. Translated, that means make sure your screwdriver doesn't have a magnet on the end and don't go fishing for lost screws with a magnet on a stick.   

Last time I did the new MBD and CPU thing the squeeze cheese was pre squeezed. Didn't change my fan so none there either...

Will this new GUI allow for more user written interface tools?

I haven't built one in a long time, never used the esd strap except at CompUSA.  Always used magnetic screwdrivers infact my old cordless 9v drill with a dewalt changable screwdriver was my best buy I ever made for work.  There should be 6 screws on the mainboard sometimes 8 for a larger board, but 6 minimum.  You used to have to put in the standoffs to align the holes as best as possible. 

If your'e building one, take care of your cables.  Make sure you keep them clean and organized.  I can assemble a system in under 10 minutes.  It generally was at least that long to properly route cables though if it was my system.  The volume builds always just did quick bundle jobs to look good and keep airflow clean.