Computer/Parts Deals Thread

[DrClout]

I truly enjoyed watching him struggle to move only 75 lbs lol.

On topic, if performance legitimately holds up that is definitely a holy shit.

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[orinthia]

I remember a similar fanless case done like about a decade ago, I think it was zalman that made it. It was a case that you would need specific motherboards and gfx cards since the heat pipes were not really bendable. It wasn't super amazing but then I don't think they ever tried again.


Here it is:
https://www.quietpc.com/tnn500af

Yeah, pentium 4 era lol.

That Calyos case though needs some casters like the zalman with that weight lol.

[Gryffes]

That shit is ridiculous.
However if it's only a $500 premium over retail component price and they're building the system? That's actually pretty tempting.

[Boyiee]

I mean, I just paid close to 200 for my case due to it having tempered glass. I would gladly pay $500 considering I also dropped $100 on cables lol.

[Adajer]

HE said you buy the case and just add your compnents to it, i would image just striping cooler off gpu and attaching build in gpu block to it. and so on. Wouldnt ever need a new case.
but there isnt a mention as to how long the cooling gas or w/e it is lasts, if it degrades or evaporates slowly after years.

[myreality]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=3938566&SID=

Intel Core i7-6700K 8M Skylake Quad-Core 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 91W BX80662I76700K Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 530

$299.99 for 9 more hours from the time of this post. Normal price is $369.

[Jamison]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=3938566&SID=

Intel Core i7-6700K 8M Skylake Quad-Core 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 91W BX80662I76700K Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 530

$299.99 for 9 more hours from the time of this post. Normal price is $369.

Looks like Amazon is matching the price currently as well.

[Arkanna]

That's a pretty damn good price on the 6700K. It still represents quite a price premium over an i5 6600K though.

[DrClout]

Microcenter has them @ $259 for walk-in pricing

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[myreality]

That's a pretty damn good price on the 6700K. It still represents quite a price premium over an i5 6600K though.

Bought it, right when i saw it, was on my build list. Happy right now

[Ayn]

Hey:

Pondering on getting a new laptop. Previous one was a $500 refurb from Tiger Direct from back in..2011 I think. 15 inch laptop, not overly heavy. Had a dedicated graphics card and was good enough to run ARR and output to my TV. Ran photoshop and a few other Adobe things (Captivate) on it.

Mostly used as a work computer, but I liked having the option to do some gaming stuff.

Anyone have suggestions for a new one, or at the very least, when I should be looking out for a deal?

[Gredival]

Most important starting points to help you out:

1) Budget?
2) What sorts of games do you want to play on what resolution? This should take into account whether this is just a backup + an on-the-road gaming rig, or if you want it to be a desktop replacement.

[Ayn]

1) Trying to keep it in the $500-$1000 range. Don't mind going slightly higher if there's a meaningful upgrade there.
2) Mostly a lot of RPGs that aren't TOO intensive. The Last Remnant, FFXIV, the Witcher, and the older Dragon Age games seemed to run fine on it. Resolution escapes me, sorry; was a decently high one.

Not looking for a Desktop replacement just yet since the one I built a few years back is still going pretty strong.

[Adajer]

dont want desktop?

[orinthia]

Difference between a decent laptop with a 960m and a 1060 is around $400-$500, where 1060 deals seem to bottom out at around $1000-$1100 and 960m deals are around $600-$700. That said, a laptop with a 1060 will crush just about any other previous gen laptop gpu in performance (that 1060 is just a very slightly underclocked desktop card, they're that good on power usage).

Refurb machines with 960m though can be a good deal cheaper, but there's always a risk doing this. Check dell, hp, lenovo, etc, outlet sites for refurbs, the price drop might be worth it if you're really not looking to spend a lot. Though, to be honest, I'd probably wait and save up for one with a 1060. https://slickdeals.net/deals/compute...=newest&page=1 is a good starting spot to look for deals and comments (read specs like a hawk).

[Ayn]

If the gap between a 960m and 1060 is that large, I don't really mind spending the extra money. Thank you -- that's precisely what I meant when I said if it was a meaningful upgrade, I wouldn't mind going higher. I lucked out with my refurb and it ended up being a good deal more powerful than I thought once I tweaked it.

I'll check slick deals -- thanks! But if you have a particular laptop with a 1060 that you think is a good buy, I'm all ears.

[samalis]

Hey guys, I also had a question about getting a new laptop. Have a lot of downtime working overnight and wanted a laptop to my backlog of games/slight emulation.

I was looking at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834234297 seemed like it could run most new releases/stuff from 2015 pretty easily but my main question is what the deal is with 1060 vs 1070 in laptops. I see the reviews in a lot of the newegg products are more negative for 1070 vs 1060. Is it better to just stick with 1060 when dealing with laptops? I haven't kept up much with laptops, just mainly upgrade my desktop so I am a bit behind.

Edit: Is it mainly a cooling issue so sticking to 1060 in laptop is best?

[Shenrien]

Gaming laptops are never worth it.

[samalis]

Gaming laptops are never worth it.

I am working overnight shifts and literally get 5-6 hours downtime. I need a laptop to entertain myself because I am almost done with my 3ds library/getting sick of 3ds games.

I already have a desktop that I can play new releases on but I can't bring that into work.

[orinthia]

https://slickdeals.net/f/9588268-msi...?src=catpagev2

This one's sale ends soon, but be sure to read through the thread for more opinions on it or potential alternate deals/ideas. There's a couple low reviews on newegg on this one, but it's among the better potential deals with a 1060 in it.

Honestly, I would get a laptop to be portable and actually have decent battery life. 15.6" is an upper limit in terms of carrying it around in my case (13.3/14" is nicer to carry), and the 1060 is currently their lowest end 10-series in laptops (performs around a desktop 970, usually slightly worse) until the 1050/ti comes out, in which case any laptop with a 1050/ti will be superior in battery life and lower heat without giving up a whole lot for it (1050 is a really great sweet spot in cost/perf/heat/battery).

Go for one with a 1070 if you've got cash to burn and will have it plugged in most of the time. Might also consider getting a laptop cooler, something that raises it off the table a little bit with a fan underneath to help with heat.


edit: derped on comparison of 1060 vs desktop 970 (they're close)