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solidsneek 12 Jul 2017 11:42:07 763 posts
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Hi guys

Was thinking about potentially buying a PC as it used to be my passion.

Looking at the following specs could anyone give me a heads up on preference or any reservations?

1)

Operating System Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor - Make & Model Intel® Core™ i5-7400 3.0GHz up to 3.5GHz Processor
RAD DDR4 2400MHz 8G
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX1060 3GB (2HDMI,1DVI,2DP)
Hard Drive 1TB Sata
Video Interface NVIDIA GeForce
Modem Yes
Expansion Card Slot No

2)

Operating System Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor - Make & Model Intel® Core™ i7-7700K Processor
RAM DDR4 2400MHz 16G
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070 8GB (2HDMI,1DVI,2DP)
Hard Drive 1TB (512MB SSD)
Video Interface NVIDIA GeForce
Modem Yes
Expansion Card Slot No

Edited by solidsneek at 11:44:43 12-07-2017

RobTheBuilder 12 Jul 2017 11:43:53 6,976 posts
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ibenam 12 Jul 2017 11:48:09 3,507 posts
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Using my extensive pc knowledge I'd say number 2 is faster and better.

BigOrkWaaagh 12 Jul 2017 11:52:04 10,554 posts
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Are you asking if an i7 with a 1070 is better than an i5 with a 1060?

figgis 12 Jul 2017 11:53:32 7,721 posts
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Modem?

Dirtbox 12 Jul 2017 12:02:36 92,595 posts
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Modem!

Dirtbox 12 Jul 2017 12:03:35 92,595 posts
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NO EXPANSION CARD SLOT

Deal breaker.

in 1998.

mrpon 12 Jul 2017 12:36:47 37,366 posts
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MODEM?

Deleted user 12 July 2017 12:38:23

What motherboard are you using?

No use having all those fancy toys if they have to interface through a Tandy.

Dirtbox 12 Jul 2017 12:42:52 92,595 posts
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One with a modem. So it has to be good.

uiruki 12 Jul 2017 12:44:39 5,975 posts
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Is it a winmodem though? Can't run your Red Hat Linux with a winmodem.

Rhaegyr 12 Jul 2017 12:47:21 5,499 posts
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What sound card?

Rivuzu 12 Jul 2017 12:50:07 18,424 posts
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Mobo? PSU?

If you're just buying something prebuilt, why even ask an opinion?

Filthy peasant.

DaM 12 Jul 2017 12:50:54 17,729 posts
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The modem is essential, you'll be able to "network" with other computers and mainframes.

Dirtbox 12 Jul 2017 13:16:31 92,595 posts
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How many bauds?

BreadBinLidHero 12 Jul 2017 13:33:48 10,801 posts
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Get one with MMX Technology.

RobTheBuilder 12 Jul 2017 13:39:31 6,976 posts
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Seriously though... The second one is much better. You want a 1070 if you can afford it.

THFourteen 12 Jul 2017 13:44:24 54,987 posts
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RobTheBuilder wrote:
Seriously though... The second one is much better. You want a 1080Ti if you can afford it.

fixed

neems 12 Jul 2017 13:47:21 5,635 posts
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What monitor / resolution? The 2nd machine is probably overkill for 1080p.

Fake_Blood 12 Jul 2017 14:17:12 11,093 posts
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Number 2 but get it with an I5 7600K.

Rivuzu 12 Jul 2017 14:18:03 18,424 posts
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But how many RGB's are there?!

Malek86 12 Jul 2017 15:36:44 12,331 posts
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I'll assume that buying pre-built is the only way to get through the ridiculous price inflation in the GPU market right now.

Still, let's the first PC is good enough for 1080p, and the second PC for 1440p. Take a look at your monitor and choose wisely.

figgis 12 Jul 2017 15:50:52 7,721 posts
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Needs a turbo button

UKRaver1980 12 Jul 2017 16:08:08 61 posts
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Not to mock you or anything but how long ago was it your passion?

What site are you on that is still listing a modem as an asset?

The second one has a 500gb SSD and a 1tb HDD? or 1tb total of which 500gb is a SSD (and therefore only a 500gb HHD)?

The 2nd one has the unlocked 7700k i7, are you planning to overclock it? If so what motherboard are you putting it on? What motherboard supports DDR4 ram AND has a modem?

neems 12 Jul 2017 16:11:13 5,635 posts
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They probably just mean it has ethernet or wireless or something.

How much do they cost more importantly?

Edited by neems at 16:12:51 12-07-2017

Dirtbox 12 Jul 2017 17:07:52 92,595 posts
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Where the fuck did op go anyway?

DaM 12 Jul 2017 18:01:20 17,729 posts
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Dirtbox wrote:
Where the fuck did op go anyway?

His Mum wanted to use the fax machine, so he had to unplug his modem.

THFourteen 12 Jul 2017 18:12:31 54,987 posts
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DaM wrote:

Dirtbox wrote:
Where the fuck did op go anyway?
His Mum wanted to use the fax machine, so he had to unplug his modem.

Hahahaha

Just had a flashback to my childhood

BigOrkWaaagh 12 Jul 2017 18:20:17 10,554 posts
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"Oh for fuck's sake, it was just about to load the tits"