Computer/Parts Deals Thread

[Fairy-Killer]

Gifuckingnormus, would've been a better word. I actually created a replica out of paper to see if it would fit inside my case, lol. (Engineers and our free time...)

[Minions]

7" USB Monitor $50~ shipped.

If you are taxed in TD, try compusa.com or Circuitcity.com. All of them are powered by tiger direct. They tax different states however.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...DsoaYLax4JSSbw

[TheDangerousDave]

What would you wanna use that for?

[Boyiee]

Samsung 830 series 256gb SSD $60 off with code EMCYTZT1815 ends 6/28... $189.99 with free shipping. Get on it.

[Pikarya]

What would you wanna use that for?

Can use it as an aux screen for rainmeter, controlling apps like overclocking profiles without ever having to bring up a window/chat windows/etc. You could use it for anything really.

[Mellema]

Can use it as an aux screen for rainmeter, controlling apps like overclocking profiles without ever having to bring up a window/chat windows/etc. You could use it for anything really.

Wouldn't surprise me if some people would set that up just for their Tweet feed.

[Minions]

Wouldn't surprise me if some people would set that up just for their Tweet feed.

I've had it running youtube videos while I work on my laptop. Since full screen stays full screen even when working in another window it is pretty nice.

If someone could get this to work with the raspberry pi, it could get really interesting. Powered USB hub + this + pi = stand alone system?

[Don Katsu]

Newegg has the 7850 for $199.99 with a $20 MIR so you pay $179.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150617

[Pendulum]

UK store:

OCZ Vertex 2E 120GB 2.5" SATA-II 'was £130 now £44'. Not in stock till early next month but seems too good to ignore for price/size.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...5/bottombanner

[xerodok]

Seagate Barracuda ST3000DM001 3TB 3.5" SATA/600 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive - Bulk
$153.98 + FREE shipping

http://www.buy.com/prod/seagate-barr...224767668.html

[RKenshin]

Amazon gold box deals today, a lot of PC components:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...KM0P1ZYH76ENBG

[Caiyuo]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...004&CatId=1969

3570k on sale @TigerDirect for $180~ before tax. Coupon's good until 10/17 but chances are their online stock won't last

[Adajer]

AMD is launching their Never Settle Promotion today for all their 7000 series cards.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/A...1_Performance/
http://tpucdn.com/reviews/AMD/Cataly...ges/slide2.jpg



I was honestly about to buy a 660 ti on the 31st. But this deal is quite tempting. I will probably get a 7950 if Nvidia if doesn't make a response in time. I am a Nvidia Fanboy, but I can't deny the value of the promotion and the performance of the new drivers. If they are what I think they are. If not, I'll get Denny Green.

[Obiron]

Bummer, I just ordered a 7870 yesterday. I wonder if I'll be lucky enough to qualify.

[Adajer]

Cancel/Return it if not. It started yesterday too btw.

[Obiron]

I posted this in the Windows 8 thread, but copying here for those that don't check that thread:

I didn't see this mentioned earlier. If anyone is planning on buying Windows 8, MS has a better deal than I've seen on Newegg or elsewhere. As long as you own a valid key for XP or higher, you can purchase an upgrade to 8 Pro for $39.99.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w..._FPP_Null_Null

And add a free Media Center upgrade:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w.../feature-packs

[jmc]

I posted this in the Windows 8 thread, but copying here for those that don't check that thread:

I didn't see this mentioned earlier. If anyone is planning on buying Windows 8, MS has a better deal than I've seen on Newegg or elsewhere. As long as you own a valid key for XP or higher, you can purchase an upgrade to 8 Pro for $39.99.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w..._FPP_Null_Null

And add a free Media Center upgrade:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w.../feature-packs

So question..... I ordered a copy of the windows 8 upgrade at micro center for $40. I was wondering if I could toss it on my desktop that has a non-legit copy of windows 7 on it?

Picked it up mainly for my laptop, which has a OEM copy of windows 7 on it. However if I can throw it on my desktop too, I'll grab a 2nd copy.....

[Obiron]

I'm in the download process now, so I'll hopefully be able to say more in a little bit. I ran the download on my work PC and it hasn't asked for any keys yet. I don't have a legit 7 key, but I do have an XP key, so I'm assuming it will ask for that key during install. I hope it didn't already tie itself to my work PC's key...

Update: I just installed Windows 8 on another PC at work (off the network so it can't activate). I did a full install from an iso, not an upgrade. It never asked for an old key, only my new key. So I have to guess that it either will ask during activation, or it verified I had a valid key when I downloaded from my work PC. I don't see any reason you shouldn't be able to install this on any PC you choose.

Edit 2: MS says "You'll need to run the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant on the PC you want to upgrade". This sounds to me like it verifies a valid OS before it lets you purchase. So as long as you download where you're eligible for an upgrade you should be able to install anywhere. And if activation complains that it's different hardware, you use the old "call MS and tell them something died and you had to replace it" trick.

[Don Katsu]

What's a better deal?

7850 1GB for $149.99 after rebate card or 7870 2GB for $209.99 after rebate card?

[Adajer]

Newegg had the 660 OC for $206.99 before $15 rebate. Might be over though