PC Build Advice/Review II: 3090 or Bust.

[Kalmado]

Just remembered the $5 off $30 in store coupon for MC as well. http://instore.thread.co/retailmenot...m59232a8771421

[Boyiee]

He put together this after I left:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hLqgyf

But you somehow put together a 1070... Lmao nice

[Kalmado]

He put together this after I left:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hLqgyf

But you somehow put together a 1070... Lmao nice

That PSU is a tier 4 and I would never go with it. I'm also not a fan of Kingston SSD's because of the controversy surrounding a switch of the controller used (it may have been fixed but still). Also, I used a 6 core Ryzen instead of a 4 core and a 3tb HDD instead of 1tb. If you'd like, I can walk you through W10 through PM. Don't want to put anything out there to damage BG.

[Boyiee]

Is it still the special needs version cause I'm familiar lol.

[Jamison]

A little outside the scope of this thread but I'm not sure there's a better one...

Any recommendations for a IP-based KVM system? We've got about 60 machines that currently are segregated on 3 KVM systems, in part because of physical location. Would be nice to consolidate all of that into one system and increase the number of places they can be reached from. Only hard requirement would be that there has to be an ability to put access restrictions in place based on either user or location.

[Bardicrune]

Only experience I've had with IP KVM is an Altusen KVM that we purchased in '09. I think they are ATEN now. Ours was a much smaller installation. Only one rack in a remote location with about 10 servers. It seemed to work well, but there were minor issues like lack of LDAP integration at the time, but it looks like this has been corrected in the years since.

[Kalmado]

What is up with the price of SSDs currently? 240gb used to be $50-$60 multiple times a week. Can't find one for under $80 now. Same with 480gb+. Not cool! I'm thinking of dumping my Intel 530 240gb on Amazon (used are $100 right now) and was going to possibly get another 480gb or spring for a 1tb, but the latter are now $250 when they used to be $200 on sale all the time! I may just get a darn 4tb 7200rpm drive and call it a day...

[Krandor]

Think there's a shortage on the raw materials atm, same issue that's been plaguing ram prices.

[Kalmado]

Think there's a shortage on the raw materials atm, same issue that's been plaguing ram prices.

Ram prices is what's slightly holding me back from doing a fresh build. I'm also not sure if I'm going to keep this 980ti classified.

[Zetanio]

http://www.pcgamer.com/brace-yoursel...rcent-or-more/

[Jamison]

Just (finally) put together my new machine this weekend (tempered glass is very sexy) but only bought 16 gig RAM. I'd hoped to do 32 but the prices are just too high right now. Not that it's expected to get better soon...

[Bardicrune]

Speaking of SSD shortages. I've been unable to purchase the Intel DC S3710 200gb SSD's that we use in servers for 5 months now. It's absolutely ridiculous. Up until now I've been able to find 1-2 on amazon/newegg, but not anymore. If anyone knows of another low capacity 10DWPD 2.5" SATA SSD let me know.

[Zetanio]

I need new dual monitors. My 20" is too small and my 32" TV is getting input lag and the colors are starting to get shitty.

Size: 24 in
Res: 1080p
I don't need 144hz or Gsync or any of that bullshit

I would prefer something with a decent warranty out of the box. Nothing stupid looking.

Current build:
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Zetanio/saved/mwtZxr

[Kalmado]

I'm assuming you want it shipped to your place (so no Micro Center deals)? Two main questions: 1) Vesa mounting important? 2) IPS important? IPS usually has 5+ ms while TN/LED is lower ms for fps and moba.

[Mabubeezareel]

Get 2 of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-UltraSha...dp/B00GTV05XG/

They're the absolute best compromise mix of color reproduction + mild gaming that you can get. Been using one for about a year now, and can't recommend them highly enough.

[Kalmado]

Get 2 of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-UltraSha...dp/B00GTV05XG/

They're the absolute best compromise mix of color reproduction + mild gaming that you can get. Been using one for about a year now, and can't recommend them highly enough.

VS this? https://www.adorama.com/dese2416h.ht...e=rflaid912925

Your monitors are $225+tax each vs. the linked at $120.00 (possibly taxed) and what exactly is the difference?

[Zetanio]

The thin build of the UltraSharp's are hot.

[Zetanio]

Also the cheaper ones are 24in widescreens. 15in high vs 20in for the Ultra Sharps.

edit:
disregard I suck cocks.


Also search is off because I gotta save for a deposit.

[Mabubeezareel]

Dell's S (Studio) series monitors are two grades lower than the U (Ultra-sharp series), with the P (Professional) series falling inbetween. The U series is their premium that uses A+ panels with factory color-calibration, minimal back-light bleed, very decent pixel response times, small chance of dead/stuck pixels, etc. They are 100% worth the additional cost if you care even the least amount about quality.

[Kalmado]

Ah I wasn't aware of such a difference. I'm more of a price guy and my main concern is that the monitor isn't TN. I haven't owned a higher end monitor so I've never seen first hand the difference.