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Discussions/Gaming Post your desktop (PLEASE use [simg])!
runesmite14
• 12/02/2014 11:36 am
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

I don't have Rainmeter currently, after a reformat. So I'm using Command Center for monitoring.



Space is cool.
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Discussions/Gaming Gaming PC
runesmite14
• 11/20/2014 4:12 am
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

@57r4d - He's not using the Xeon, he's using an intel i7 4790k as stated in the OP.

@SasukeUchiha2214 - Maybe so, but the amperage on the 12v rail (Assuming I looked at the right statistics) is barely enough for another gpu if OP went that route. He may notice some issues under high stress. Then again, that's all hypothetical. Yes, the PSU should run the current system fine.
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Discussions/Gaming Gaming PC
runesmite14
• 11/18/2014 9:38 pm
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

Nice choice of MOBO, I have the Z87-G45 and it's UEFI is great. Color is also nice, in fact, from what I've seen the Z97 is even better looking.

The PSU you've chosen leaves no room for expansion, not that you'd need to immediately, but I usually like to go with stronger brands like Seasonic here. I mean, if you're running a $1300 machine, don't you want the unit that provides the power to everything to be quality?

I see no peripherals, so I'm assuming you already have those, however, if you're looking at adding some, a mechanical keyboard is a wonderful addition to a computer in my opinion.

Nice choice in GPU, them things look quite impressive.

As it stands you've got a decent build from a general perspective. However, the people around here might could find some alternatives or new parts for you if you gave an idea of what you planned on doing with the machine.

All in all, looks to be a solid build.
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Discussions/Gaming [Contest] Who can design the best PC?
runesmite14
• 11/18/2014 12:21 pm
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

I want to grab a SSD for my PC so bad, but I'm debating because they're so expensive... This though... I wish. Haha.
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Discussions/Gaming [Contest] Who can design the best PC?
runesmite14
• 11/17/2014 12:30 pm
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

Personally, I feel that this would have a whole lot more meaning to it if there was a certain scenario to the challenge.

A certain budget (Already have to work with price)
A list of games someone wants to play (This could constitute a choice between AMD and NVidia)
Do they want to record/edit videos?
How much space to they have for the tower. (Oh look, suddenly we have to create a beastly MicroATX)

And that's just the beginning. You could make an actual competition that would involve actually thinking about your choices, instead this looks like just finding the most expensive parts, and putting them together - who cares of it's an intel board with an AMD chip, right?

But you'd seriously see some much more interesting builds if you made it a challenge.
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Discussions/General Computer Componant Help
runesmite14
• 11/07/2014 1:17 pm
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

Upgrade your PSU.

First off, the Manufacturer suggests a 450W PSU for that card. That means, if you have a really bad PSU, you need it to be 450W, If you have a good, strong, PSU, then you could probably run it with a 400W.

Your previous card was a GT series, this new one is GTX. The GTX is NVidia's "Gaming" handle and it will draw more power.

Also, 300W is the standard "Make sure the computer turns on so we can sell it" PSU most manufacturers toss into Computers. Go ahead and grab you something like this:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search/se ... 0w+psu.htm

Little bit of a premium, as it is semi-modular (I don't know how easy your case is to "move" around in).
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Discussions/Gaming Gaming PC vs Car
runesmite14
• 11/07/2014 11:53 am
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

Also, with 53MP3RF1's suggestion, I'd like to point out you don't really use XEON processors in gaming computers. More so for server use, or computers running singular heavy processes for long times. They also have little to no overclockability. If you're going for hyperthreading at all, just go to an i7, otherwise i5's are pretty much the standard for a good "Gaming" processor.

Also with RAM. If this is a first time build, go ahead and get two sticks (2x4) and take advantage of duel channel. It's a small, free performance boost for no more cost than taking up another RAM slot.

The GPU you've chosen is a tough one, it will do well.

I'd say you're good everywhere else.

You seem to have made up your mind as to go with the PC instead of the car. If the car is of no importance to you right now, and you feel you can save up for it within reasonable time, then by all means, grab you a fun PC!
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Discussions/Gaming I need help building a pc...
runesmite14
• 11/02/2014 12:57 pm
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

I can see a few reasons someone would want an NVidia over a AMD. Such as GSync, or PhysX. However, if neither of those terms rung any sort of bell in your head, you're probably fine going with an AMD GPU.
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Discussions/General What instruments do you play?
runesmite14
• 11/01/2014 11:15 am
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

I play piano, melodica, and clarinet. I also sing, if you want to count that.
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Discussions/Gaming What's your Graphics Card
runesmite14
• 10/30/2014 11:13 pm
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

I have a single Radeon HD 7950. It has treated me well, and I expect it will for a while.
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Discussions/Gaming Best Computer Virus Software?
runesmite14
• 09/21/2014 12:25 am
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

Afootpluto
runesmite14
If you managed to read this wall of text, I hope I was able to provide some helpful information to you.

Only thing i got out of that is a bruised forehead from facepalming


I was only looking to educate, not cause anyone to inflict self-harm. Would you be willing to share what I said that was inaccurate as to not confuse the OP?
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Discussions/Gaming Best Computer Virus Software?
runesmite14
• 09/21/2014 12:22 am
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

Through tests, it has not run at the top, but not the bottom either. It's also very lightweight if you want something that doesn't hog your resources from games.

However, you're misunderstanding what I was trying to say. I'm not saying that it's a good anti-virus, I'm just saying that running an Anti-malware without any anti-virus is asking for trouble.
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Discussions/Gaming Best Computer Virus Software?
runesmite14
• 09/21/2014 12:04 am
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

While absolutely agree that those are superb programs, I have Malwarebytes Pro for life myself; I want to make something clear here:

Neither of those programs are Anti-virus software.

Malwarebytes is specifically manufactured to find most malware(which can include viruses) that many Anti-virus miss. This is specifically stated by those who make the software themselves. As such it engineered to run in such a way that it will not conflict with your Anti-virus and keep your computer more protected then the Anti-virus alone would be able to.

The pro version also allows for more in-depth control over when it starts and provides real time protection for known malicious websites.

Superantispyware is also good, but similarly to Malwarebytes it is to run along side an Anti-virus.

Anti-virus software will not only remove malware, but repair it's damage. There is also a certain depth at which they clean to which Malwarebytes and Superantispyware do not run, patch or clean.

If you have a a Windows computer Vista or Higher, you can get Microsoft Security Essentials (Or, already bundled into the OS as Windows Defender with Windows 8 and higher). Paired with either of these two Anti-malware and your computer is very protected against outside threats.

I've used paid suites like Kaspersky, one of the better ones, and Norton Trials, and they all use more resources than necessary for the performance ratio, and usually they cause massive trouble to Gamers with their strict blocks.

If you managed to read this wall of text, I hope I was able to provide some helpful information to you.
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Discussions/General I need someone good with Computers
runesmite14
• 08/26/2014 4:25 pm
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

Afootpluto
Kpop2pmTheres something wrong with the hardware connected to your mainboard. Disconnect it then start it back up.


I never heard of a mainboard before.

@OP it could be something with the OS because the computer refers to the OS as boot media. Or it could be a hardware issue.



Mainboard is the Motherboard.

Anyway, that leads to a good point... Is this computer a desktop or a laptop? You're going to have a hard time disconnecting anything in a laptop, as it's most likely soldered.
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Discussions/General I need someone good with Computers
runesmite14
• 08/26/2014 12:45 am
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

What information you have given us is very limited.

From what I can gather, Failed Media could mean Media State Disconnected, as IPv4 and IPv6 both are Internet Protocol.

When your computer is starting, do you mean, like a safe mode situation? If you're getting a black screen with white text saying some sort of media failed it could be some hardware has gone wrong in your computer.

Can you quote these screens a little more accurately please?
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Discussions/Gaming Looking for a PRE-BUILT computer
runesmite14
• 08/19/2014 12:29 pm
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

I have to agree with happened here. You all do great work with building computers, and when advice is wanted, I've seen many people get steered in the right direction.

However, what I just witnessed here is someone asking you multiple times to stop, and blatantly saying they wanted to buy one; is it seriously that hard to respect someones decision?

Anyway, I digress.

This pre-built that WTFShady posted is what I would suggest for you. Where it has a lower end graphics card, you will find that you can easily swap that out later. I guessed what I thought ibuypower would charge for it and then clicked on the link, I was pleasantly surprised, as it was cheaper then I anticipated.

From what I've seen, they're also fairly trustworthy, you MAY want to look on what you find on Cyberpower, however. From what I've seen you may have a bit more flexibility and they seem to be cheaper.

Regardless of your choice, have fun with your new computer!
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Discussions/Gaming Is this a good computer?
runesmite14
• 07/10/2014 12:03 am
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

Honestly, you don't *really* need headroom with RAM, unused RAM, is useless RAM. If you're using 98% of your RAM, and that's the most you ever use, you're fine.

However, I'm not saying 16 GB is too much at all, it's exactly what I have. It's great for playing with RAM disks, hosting servers for friends and the easily thrown around term "futureproofing"

So really, if you don't think you need 16 GB of RAM, you probably don't. However, a pack of 16 GB is usually cheaper than two 8 GB packs sold separately, and if you do feel the need to upgrade, you won't have worry about your RAM not being factory matched.

All in all, 8 GB should be fine, but 16 isn't totally unreasonable.
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PMC/Discussion Laptop overheating?
runesmite14
• 06/14/2014 1:38 pm
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

I went back and looked at the tool you were using to check your temperature.

If I'm not mistaken, it looks like it's checking the temperature of your HDD. Which at 44 degrees, is warm.

However, since CoreTemp showed a temperature of 0, I'm thinking there's something wrong with the thermometer, or CoreTemp is trying to read the wrong one. You could also check Realtemp, to see if that gets you any other result.

My guess is that it is shutting down due to heat, I know that seems to be a fading possiblility, but it seems we don't have the right information about your temperature (It also showed an A10 in that screenshot, with 44* Celcius, but you don't have an A10, so that is very odd, the A8, which you have, showed a temperature of 0.).

The fact that you have an AMD chipset in this laptop makes it more likely that it could be shutting down due to heat somewhere around the 80* - 90* Celsius Range.

You can check the temperature in the BIOS, it usually shows a little warmer than it is.

I would try another tool, perhaps even getting MSI Afterburner, and RivaTuner, and running it with Minecraft, that way you can watch the temperature of everything, and see what hits what before the computer restarts.

Another thing:
Does it shut down when plugged in, or only when on battery? (Sorry if this has already been asked.)
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Help/JavaEdition Frustrating texture pack problem. Need help
runesmite14
• 06/04/2014 12:09 pm
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

Do you have any other Resource Packs? I would open them up and check their folder structure.

It should be like:

assets/minecraft/textures/blocks

instead of:

assets/blocks or assets/textures or anything different.

Also, are other Resource Packs working? Just to make sure it's not a client issue.
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PMC/Discussion Mcskin3d help
runesmite14
• 06/01/2014 2:45 am
• Level 57 : Grandmaster Pixel Painter

Blame Paril...?

The things I would try, in listed order, are:

- Ask yourself what has changed since the last time it worked?
---- New Program, download, etc?
---- If so, uninstall/disable it and see if that fixes it.
- Run MCEdit3d as administrator (If not already)
- Uninstall and Reinstall MCEdit3d (Back up what you want to keep).
- Uninstall and Reinstall your Graphics Card Drivers.
- I've found from earlier testing on my laptop, that it does not like integrated graphics, if you have integrated graphics, I recommend downloading the latest driver from intel or AMD depending on your chipset.
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