Somebody stop me... (Gaming PC Build Thread)

[thesameguy]

His monitor is placed in such a way that the USB ports on it are useless. A hub is a definite possibility and I've been considering it - the only thing is that virtually everything he has plugged in is a cable that really has no business being anywhere but attached to the back of the computer. The hub could be useful for the kb/mouse/backup though, which is why I was thinking about it. I use this thing at work, which is about perfect for his application:

http://www.amazon.com/1byone%C2%AE-A...uminum+usb+hub

Only thing is, that a $30 hub vs. a $22 card doesn't make a huge amount of sense.

[Yw-slayer]

Come on, he doesn't need an aluminium 7 port hub to plug the printers into. Plus if he does then it's worth the J vestment over a card as it's easier to move to another computer and gives you 7 ports, whereas a card gives you, what, 5?

[thesameguy]

I hate and everyone should hate cheap plastic hubs that float around on the desk because they don't have enough weight to keep themselves in one place. USB hubs getting moved around by cables is as annoying as it is ridiculous. A chunk of aluminum that will stay put is in fact the only option.

[Yw-slayer]

IDK man. For 4 years I used a cheap POS USB 2.0 hub (powered) that consisted of 4-5 cubes that could rotate. My Keyboard and Mouse were plugged into it and I never moved it around (save when I had to grab it to unplug and re-plug-in the Maltron). I think it cost me USD15 and I never had any problems that I think were due mainly to the Maltron and/or the PS/2 to USB converter it was connected to. This was my work computer, too.

Obviously I'd rather than nice shiny aluminium hubs for everything, but sometimes it's "why bother"?

[GreatScawt]

So yeah... I upgraded. Long overdue!

It's the new Dell gaming monitor. 27", 1440p, 144hz, 1ms gray-to-gray response, and G-Sync. Upgrading from a 21.6", 1080p, 60hz monitor.
It is a TN panel, however, but that's okay by me. Looks good with a little correction

CSGO @ 2K, 144 FPS
Fallout 4 @ 2K, 72 FPS (programmed cap, Bethesda games get wonky if FPS is too high)
Witcher 3 is staying at 1080p

[Alan P]

Love getting a new monitor!

Also, Just Cause 3 £20 on PC and loving it. Rainbow six Siege, £25. The Division, £20. It's a great time to be a PC gamer. Even GTAV is coming down to around £20.

[GreatScawt]

Ohhh, Seige looks like a lot of fun. Where are those prices coming from?

[Yw-slayer]

Yeah, like WTF?

I've started playing Advanced Warfare SP. Titanfall is definitely a better game, but I don't see where all the hate comes in for AW.

[Alan P]

Ohhh, Seige looks like a lot of fun. Where are those prices coming from?

Yeah, like WTF?

I've started playing Advanced Warfare SP. Titanfall is definitely a better game, but I don't see where all the hate comes in for AW.

http://www.cdkeys.com/pc/games/just-...c-cd-key-steam JC3 price has been edging up recently which is usually a good sign. It's a lot of fun.

http://www.cdkeys.com/pc/games/tom-c...c-cd-key-uplay The Division, £20 (Pre-order)

http://www.cdkeys.com/pc/games/grand...-v-5-pc-cd-key £18.79

OK, http://www.cjs-cdkeys.com/products/T...For-Uplay.html has edged up in price, I've seen it for £25 but it's now £28.

[Yw-slayer]

Thanks. I'll wait, though.