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_Dogbert said:
Definitely a fair question. Nonetheless, I've decided to try and stretch the budget to a GTX 1070, even if it means that I have to wait a while. Based on comparisons that I've been watching online, it has a significant edge over the 1060. Also, I was thinking that I could (should I want to upgrade later) add another GTX 1070. The 1060, on the other hand, doesn't support SLI.

On that note, anyone have an opinion on the Gigabyte GA-H170-Gaming 3 DDR3 motherboard?
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Don't get a DDR3 board if you're going Skylake.
 
Seen a number of manufacturers updating their mobo BIOS to accept Kabylake - which hopefully means a reduction in Skylake prices.

And agreed: if you're going Skylake, go DDR4, even if DDR3 is slightly cheaper.
 
Improved speed upgrade for gaming laptop

Ryansr said:
Laptop benchmark with http://www.userbenchmark.com/: (That HDD needs to change though...) :)

UserBenchmarks: Game 25%, Desk 50%, Work 33%
CPU: Intel Core i7-4700HQ - 69.3%
GPU: Nvidia GTX 760M - 20.3%
HDD: Seagate Momentus 2.5" 1TB - 43%
RAM: Kingston ASU16D3LS1KBG/4G 2x4GB - 55.2%
MBD: Asus G56JR
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My latest results on the same laptop, but with upgrade to SDD and improved RAM. Laptop benchmark with http://www.userbenchmark.com/: :)

UserBenchmarks: Game 27%, Desk 66%, Work 45%
CPU: Intel Core i7-4700HQ - 71.3%
GPU: Nvidia GTX 760M - 20.3%
SSD: Samsung 850 Evo 1TB - 107.7%
RAM: Corsair Vengeance SODIM DDR3 1600 C9 2x8GB - 59.2%
MBD: Asus G56JR
 
StrontiumDog said:
Congrats, what was the deciding factor for you going 144hz 1080p monitor vs a 1440p monitor?
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I have a high res monitor at work and on my laptop...wanted to see what high hertz is like. Also wasn't fancying upgrading my graphics card.
 
Neoprod said:
I have a high res monitor at work and on my laptop...wanted to see what high hertz is like. Also wasn't fancying upgrading my graphics card.
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Cool! On a somewhat related note, I saw COD Infinite Warfare (console version) on a 50 inch plus curved samsung TV (possibly 4k) in the display window at Dion Wired. It looked so amazing, colours so vivid, etc...

What does one need in a PC Gaming setup to get that, screen wise? Is that what you need a 1440p 27" plus size monitor for?
 
StrontiumDog said:
Cool! On a somewhat related note, I saw COD Infinite Warfare (console version) on a 50 inch plus curved samsung TV (possibly 4k) in the display window at Dion Wired. It looked so amazing, colours so vivid, etc...

What does one need in a PC Gaming setup to get that, screen wise? Is that what you need a 1440p 27" plus size monitor for?
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144Hz is for high refresh rates ideal for fps games. For 144Hz you need minimum gtx1070 at 1080p or 1440p, maybe even a gtx1080 at 1440p.
For 4k gaming (depending on the game) at decent frame rates look at 2x 1070s, 2x 1080s, 1x titan x or 2x titan x all depends on how heavy the game is and you are not going to hit 144Hz at 4k.

Whatever worked on the console will work on a pc but for display purposes the usually just ram up the tv colours etc, unless the game & tv had hdr support.
 
Thanks ponder.

Do you guys think a 144hz screen is wasted on someone with bad eyesight and slower reflexes?

If i had to get a new screen now, i'd be tempted to go for the below to go with my gtx 1080. Would 6ms be bad for FPS gaming?

http://www.wootware.co.za/dell-u271...2560x1440-anti-glare-led-backlit-monitor.html

Dell U2715H UltraSharp 27" IPS (2560x1440) Anti-Glare LED Backlit Monitor
Product ID: 18096

In stock with Wootware
Lead time before dispatch; 1 - 2 business days

- 27" Widescreen (16:9) IPS LED Display
- 2560 x 1440 at 60Hz
- 350 cd/m2 (typical)
- 8 ms (gray to gray) Normal Mode
- 6 ms ( gray to gray) FAST Mode
- Height-adjustable stand, tilt , pivot (clockwise and counter-clockwise), swivel and built in cable-management
- Antiglare with hard-coating 3H
- 2 HDMI(MHL) connector, 1 Mini DisplayPort, 1 DisplayPort (version 1.2), 1 DisplayPort out (MST)

[-]R9,499.00[/-]
R7,699.00
Save: R 1,800!
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Hi everyone. I purchased an Asus ROG laptop in 2011 that drew it's last breath yesterday. I need to get a new PC and I am lost as it has been more than 5 years since I last bought one. Can someone suggest a build and supplier?

1. I do not travel with my PC so the laptop was basically stationary - when I built my own PCs ten years ago a desktop offered more value for money than a laptop - I assume it is still the case?
2. Budget = R15k excluding monitor, mouse, keyboard, HDDs (I have an SSD and HD from my old laptop) and OS (I will get an OEM Windows 10 from Kinguin)

Thanks!
 
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ejsmit said:
Hi everyone. I purchased an Asus ROG laptop in 2011 that drew it's last breath yesterday. I need to get a new PC and I am lost as it has been more than 5 years since I last bought one. Can someone suggest a build and supplier?

1. I do not travel with my PC so the laptop was basically stationary - when I built my own PCs ten years ago a desktop offered more value for money than a laptop - I assume it is still the case?
2. Budget = R15k excluding monitor, mouse, keyboard, HDDs (I have an SSD and HD from my old laptop) and OS (I will get an OEM Windows 10 from Kinguin)

Thanks!
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Wootware, they can built it for you as well.
 
ejsmit said:
Hi everyone. I purchased an Asus ROG laptop in 2011 that drew it's last breath yesterday. I need to get a new PC and I am lost as it has been more than 5 years since I last bought one. Can someone suggest a build and supplier?

1. I do not travel with my PC so the laptop was basically stationary - when I built my own PCs ten years ago a desktop offered more value for money than a laptop - I assume it is still the case?
2. Budget = R15k excluding monitor, mouse, keyboard, HDDs (I have an SSD and HD from my old laptop) and OS (I will get an OEM Windows 10 from Kinguin)

Thanks!
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Scroll back to post #2042, http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthr...ild-Thread?p=18407452&viewfull=1#post18407452 to give you an idea what R15k can buy you these days.

I'll try to do a fresh build with up to date prices & take into consideration that you already have extras like hdd/ssd, maybe we can fit a gtx1070 into your budget. I will get back to you later.
 
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Crossing_Swords said:
Is it worth it to import a GPU from Amazon? I see one can save around R1000 on a GTX 1060.
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Does that R1000 saving include the shipping & duties+vat? Not that it's much but the biggest issue is that if something goes wrong and you have to ship it back for warranty issues it's gonna cost a small bundle.
 
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