Phatosaurus
Member
Yes.
Go into your Steam options/settings. You can create a secondary install folder for a different drive.
You can also move preinstalled games across, and select which drive to install to on new downloads.
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Go into your Steam options/settings. You can create a secondary install folder for a different drive.
You can also move preinstalled games across, and select which drive to install to on new downloads.
Killer Queen
Banned
Putting together PC rn
Got the CPU in and cooler mounted
Having trouble getting the mobo onto the case though.
Got the CPU in and cooler mounted
Having trouble getting the mobo onto the case though.
LostMyNarbles
Member
First go to Steam>Settings>Downloads>Steam Library Folders and make a new folder on the hard drive you want to use. Then go to your library, right click the game and select properties. Go to local files and select move install folder.
legacyzero
Banned
Bloodember
Member
What are you having trouble with? Pictures would probably help.
Killer Queen
Banned
My motherboard wasn't aligning with the screw hole thingys, but it was because my I/O shield was partially out, also i was using the wrong screws but i figured it all out. Next step is PSU and plugging it all in.
Bloodember
Member
Good to hear.
clem84
Gold Member
I'm looking into building a PC for video editing, that's it. I don't game on my PC. My understanding was that the most important aspect of my PC for video editing was to have a high frequency multi core CPU and a decent amount of RAM and that I would only need a common video card, those that are usually dirt cheap like 50$ or less. I read somewhere that apparently that's not the case.
Does having a top of line gfx card really help with video editing? How exactly does that work? Are the video editing software designed to take advantage of the processors on modern GPUs?
Does having a top of line gfx card really help with video editing? How exactly does that work? Are the video editing software designed to take advantage of the processors on modern GPUs?
What resolution?
Also some max settings are heavily taxing and offer little to no visual improvement. Check then nvidia guide for settings comparisons.
A GTX 1060 should be close to max 1080p60.
BreezyLimbo
Banned
Gonna go to frys tomorrow and check out their stuff. Hopefully I find something @_@
Killer Queen
Banned
It still sucks and right now isnt a particularly good time tbh
My ram is $170-$180
My GPU (gtx1080ti) is $1200 including tax
And my CPU was like near $500 including tax
Of course you can buy lower end parts and it'll be cheaper, but we still pay quite a bit for our parts
fuck... I will play the waiting game again...
i'll get myself an SSD to help my poor old computer that can barely run 2010 games.
Thanks
Maybe if I built machines more than once every 5 years they wouldn't take all day. Finally got ready to mount my cooler and realized I'd gotten careless and had been holding it in such a way that I'd wiped the pre-applied thermal paste off. So, off to Micro Center for a tube. Should at least be able to get up and running after that, although cable management is going to be a bit of an afterthought until my plasti-dip arrives so I can finish dipping the brackets and then tidy everything up.
PixyJunket
Member
Crappity crap crap, my case tracking is now TUESDAY.
Eff it, gonna go with my last resort option which was to gut my current PC and install there.
I sent Newegg an eMail asking for a refund for the shipping and the rush fee. Three day shipping does not mean seven day shipping, urgh.
Eff it, gonna go with my last resort option which was to gut my current PC and install there.
I sent Newegg an eMail asking for a refund for the shipping and the rush fee. Three day shipping does not mean seven day shipping, urgh.
Windows? Pretty sure you'll need a new one. Might be worth it to get a retail key so you can transfer it later on (which will carry to future Windows versions, even).
jediyoshi
Member
Totally anecdotal, but I upgraded my cpu/mobo earlier this year and my Windows 10 install didn't give me any problems
What case did you get?
Killer Queen
Banned
Hopefully gunna grab everything else but the GPU today and finish it up. Pretty cool getting to see this beast on my desk and know that it's mine and I made it. Though unfortunately Ryzen has no integrated GPU so i can't do much with it till I grab my GPU.
Also pretty bummed the Destiny 2 promo ended, especially considering the game isn't out for another month.
Also pretty bummed the Destiny 2 promo ended, especially considering the game isn't out for another month.
Ive been slowly buying parts for a new build and so far i have the cpu motherboard ram psu and ssd. only thing thats left is the case and a 1080 gpu which im trying to save up for.
What sucks is that on my current pc my HD 7870 just gave up. Now im stuck with intel graphics, that you really cant play any games with. now i have to decide to either reach into my pc savings for a cheap gpu replacement or be bored to death.
What sucks is that on my current pc my HD 7870 just gave up. Now im stuck with intel graphics, that you really cant play any games with. now i have to decide to either reach into my pc savings for a cheap gpu replacement or be bored to death.
Killer Queen
Banned
You think you have it bad?
Imagine trying to game on a 2013 toshiba laptop.
Cant even run Hollow Knight :'(
at least not at a solid 30fps
RumblingRosco
Member
You can buy a used GTX 950 or GTX 760 on Ebay for around $60. Either would be relatively similar to your HD 7870 performance-wise, I believe. Might be worth it to hold you over for a while, then when you get your 1080, just keep the 950/760 as a spare in case the 1080 dies down the road, or just re-sell the 950/760 for $20-$30 quickly to recoup some of the investment.
JonnyDBrit
Member
...yours armed with a GT 630M too?
Sad thing is, for the price my Dad paid for it, you still can't find much that's comparable. Affordable gaming laptops are anything but.
Killer Queen
Banned
More like Intel graphics 3000
Its hard out here my dude
robotzombie
Member
IT LIVES!
My pc is officially up and running!
I'd like to thank ISee for the build suggestion and answering a bunch of questions along with Soka and any others who were very helpful.
Super appreciated.
Now I just need to start optimizing.
First thing is, I'm not really sure I have Gsync working and I'm not sure how to do it. The first game I installed and tried was Hellblade. I'm able to run on max setting and get a pretty consistent 60fps (I do notice slight drops into the high 50s) at 3440x1440p.
But I need vsync on in the actual game or it seems to have a lot of tearing.
How do I set up Gsync correctly?
Here is my build for reference (went with a 500gig SSD and 2TB regular harddrive instead): https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6jskNN
Also, I'm definitely going to be overclocking this thing when I get a chance
My pc is officially up and running!
I'd like to thank ISee for the build suggestion and answering a bunch of questions along with Soka and any others who were very helpful.
Super appreciated.
Now I just need to start optimizing.
First thing is, I'm not really sure I have Gsync working and I'm not sure how to do it. The first game I installed and tried was Hellblade. I'm able to run on max setting and get a pretty consistent 60fps (I do notice slight drops into the high 50s) at 3440x1440p.
But I need vsync on in the actual game or it seems to have a lot of tearing.
How do I set up Gsync correctly?
Here is my build for reference (went with a 500gig SSD and 2TB regular harddrive instead): https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6jskNN
Also, I'm definitely going to be overclocking this thing when I get a chance
RumblingRosco
Member
I played with both for my 1080 Ti and found Afterburner to be way better. Honestly, I undervolted my 1080 Ti from 1.063V to 0.963V, dropped the max clock from 1963 to ~1935, and found every benchmark test is performing about 3% better after multiple tests. That's a fairly insignificant difference, but running it at a lower voltage and temperature for the same or slightly better performance has been great.
JonnyDBrit
Member
Oh geez. You have my sincerest apologies.
MikeBison
Member
So are any worries about Afterbuner reacting weirdly with the boost 3.0 stuff on Pascal just old concerns now, and just OC like any other card with Afterburner?
Killer Queen
Banned
Its been a long and arduous journey filled with many trials and tribulations that will hopefully come to an end in about 2-3 weeks.
Ordered my case today and have all my parts selected except for my motherboard, cpu, and ram.
Fractal Design Define Meshify C Case
Noctua UH14S cpu cooler
EVGA G3 power supply
850 EVO 500GB SSD X 2
Windows 10 Home
GTX 1060 (keeping this until Volta is out next year)
I want to order an AMD 1700 now but I'm going to hold out to see 8700k results and determine what to do.
Fractal Design Define Meshify C Case
Noctua UH14S cpu cooler
EVGA G3 power supply
850 EVO 500GB SSD X 2
Windows 10 Home
GTX 1060 (keeping this until Volta is out next year)
I want to order an AMD 1700 now but I'm going to hold out to see 8700k results and determine what to do.
They are good. If you want no frills mostly black and gray motherboards with all the modern features, they are solid.
They started doing one or two RGB ones recently too.
shira
Member
Is it worth to buy parts cpu/gpu on a US vacation?
Last thing on my mind but Amazon same/one day is insane, or you could buy ahead and pick up in a locker
Killer Queen
Banned
Wouldn't you still have to pay duties for everything you bring back? I thought about it when picking a laptop but at that point i personally wouldn't consider it worth it considering how much that adds to the price. Im not really too experienced in these matters, but the exchange rate between USD and CAD is the problem which i don't think there's any way around. Even if you buy a $700usd GPU, that $700usd is still $800-$900cad+ duties
shira
Member
Never been asked for a laptop receipt.
But yeah I guess a mid range gpu or a Switch for a week visit might be worth.
Horsemama1956
Member
PC parts are always more more in Canada, regardless of the dollar. Just go with budget-mid range parts and shoot for 60fps if money is an issue. Mining is the main issue right now with buying a gaming PC since there is no GPU stock and prices are jacked, DRAM supply issues are fucking RAM prices as well. Ryzen 5 1400 + 16Gb RAM and a B350 motherboard is like 4-500 depending on deals and is plenty for 1080P+ and 60fps gaming.
Depending on what you have you can get ivy/Has well OEM PCs on Kijiji for 150-250 usually and throw a 1050 ti and SSDs in there.
Anyone fancy an X299 itx build XD
Asrock X299E ITX/AC
That price tag tho! But I wish Asrock had put more effort in their Ryzen itx board. Look at what they managed to cram in this X299 haha
Asrock X299E ITX/AC
That price tag tho! But I wish Asrock had put more effort in their Ryzen itx board. Look at what they managed to cram in this X299 haha
RumblingRosco
Member
To be honest, I am not sure. I monitor my temps/clock speed constantly while gaming, streaming, benchmarking, etc and haven't had any issues that I can see. To be fair, the only thing I did was undervolt. Overclocking may be an issue, but I can't say for sure since I never tried.
In other news: anyone wanna give me $2,500 so I can put together a new build in the ThermalTake Core P5? That case looks so fun to build in... It's on my "case to build in next time I do a complete rebuild" list.
Killer Queen
Banned
Only if you buy me 3 more 4k monitors and another 1080ti
PixyJunket
Member
I'm on the new PC.
Windows activation transfer through your Microsoft account rules, by the way.
Windows activation transfer through your Microsoft account rules, by the way.
RumblingRosco
Member
I think I still come out money ahead as long as I get the cheapest 4K monitors I can find.
Killer Queen
Banned
...
Fuck
PixyJunket
Member
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854042
Might get some Mystic Light sync fans if the effect isn't TOO obnoxious; motherboard is rocking pink LED accent right now and it's pretty neat.
ss_lemonade
Member
So I might have the money now to get a new gpu. Was looking at a 1080ti for sometime now to replace my evga 780 sc acx. The local Frys has an evga SC black edition for $720. Is that a good model and price, or should I spend a little extra for the sc2 ($750)? I remember reading about bad thermal issues with some evga GPUs, were these part of the problem?
RumblingRosco
Member
My understanding is that thermal issues (specifically, VRM overheating) was only with the 1070 or maybe 1080. The 1080 Ti, which launched a bit later, doesn't have those same issues. The SC Black is great for the price; I have the same card (although I ripped it apart to water cool it, though that's really not necessary). The SC2's main difference is that the fans can spin at different speeds to cool different parts of the board as needed, but I really don't think it's necessary.