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  • Cusefan
    Earlwolfx on XBL
    • Oct 2003
    • 9820

    #3421
    Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

    Originally posted by bcruise
    Anyone ever have their PC just randomly stop detecting half their RAM? I don't even know when it happened, but yesterday while checking XCOM system requirements I noticed Windows was only counting half my 8 GB RAM as usable. First thing I did was check the BIOS and it was only saying 4 GB as well. Uh oh.

    So I went through trying to figure out if I had two bad RAM slots or two bad sticks out of four of each. After having a few times where the computer failed to boot with some combinations, they all just started working again no matter which slot or stick (just as I was about to pronounce two of the RAM sticks dead, mind you). So I put all of them back in and suddenly it was reading everything again in the BIOS. As was Windows once I got the back closed everything plugged back in.

    One of the stranger PC episodes I think I've ever had.
    When troubleshooting a PC always add this step in:

    Go do something for a hour and see if the problem fixes itself.
    My dog's butt smells like cookies

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    • Phobia
      Hall Of Fame
      • Jan 2008
      • 11623

      #3422
      Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

      Originally posted by Cusefan
      When troubleshooting a PC always add this step in:



      Go do something for a hour and see if the problem fixes itself.

      Yea ive had episodes where ive fought with issues for hours, couldnt fix the issue, then a simple restart fixes everything lol


      Sent from da lil phone.

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      • MizzouBravesFan
        MVP
        • Mar 2004
        • 2489

        #3423
        Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

        So I'm curious...I haven't been big into PC gaming since I was younger and it was a lot more simple lol.

        I'd like to get back into it because there's a **** ton of PC games I want to play...but I'm a complete noob and the options seem overwhelming now.

        So basically, is it possible nowadays to build or buy a $400-$600 rig that will ease me back into it?? I'm not looking for a graphically tour de force or anything and honestly I have a lot more interest in smaller indie games, MOBAs, MMOs, RTS', etc.

        I know I can always upgrade and improve...just looking for my first step in.
        Patrick Mahomes > God

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        • Phobia
          Hall Of Fame
          • Jan 2008
          • 11623

          #3424
          Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

          Originally posted by MizzouBravesFan
          So I'm curious...I haven't been big into PC gaming since I was younger and it was a lot more simple lol.

          I'd like to get back into it because there's a **** ton of PC games I want to play...but I'm a complete noob and the options seem overwhelming now.

          So basically, is it possible nowadays to build or buy a $400-$600 rig that will ease me back into it?? I'm not looking for a graphically tour de force or anything and honestly I have a lot more interest in smaller indie games, MOBAs, MMOs, RTS', etc.

          I know I can always upgrade and improve...just looking for my first step in.
          Depends on what you need. If you have a mouse, keyboard, and monitor then you can come close to building a rig for around $600.

          Cheap case = $50
          8 gigs of ram = $50
          AMD proc FX-6300 = $100
          Motherboard = $50 to $60
          video card GTX 960 = $200
          Power supply = $50 to $100
          Hard Drive 1TB = $50
          SSD 250GB Not needed = $80 to $150

          I'd personally bump up the video card spending to $300 and get the GTX970 though. You will be a little light on the processor side, but if you are not planning on streaming or video recording it would be fine for just playing games. It just won't be a multitasking power house.

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          • MizzouBravesFan
            MVP
            • Mar 2004
            • 2489

            #3425
            Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

            Nah I got a mouse, keyboard, monitor...can get an OS cheap too.

            Just was referring to the main guts of it...
            Patrick Mahomes > God

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            • Phobia
              Hall Of Fame
              • Jan 2008
              • 11623

              #3426
              Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

              Originally posted by MizzouBravesFan
              Nah I got a mouse, keyboard, monitor...can get an OS cheap too.

              Just was referring to the main guts of it...
              Obviously proc, motherboard, and video card will be your main things which will determine your PC speed and capability. Adjusting those based on your budget to suit your needs.

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              • CaptainZombie
                Brains
                • Jul 2003
                • 37851

                #3427
                Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                Originally posted by MizzouBravesFan
                So I'm curious...I haven't been big into PC gaming since I was younger and it was a lot more simple lol.

                I'd like to get back into it because there's a **** ton of PC games I want to play...but I'm a complete noob and the options seem overwhelming now.

                So basically, is it possible nowadays to build or buy a $400-$600 rig that will ease me back into it?? I'm not looking for a graphically tour de force or anything and honestly I have a lot more interest in smaller indie games, MOBAs, MMOs, RTS', etc.

                I know I can always upgrade and improve...just looking for my first step in.
                You're in for a treat since building PC's the last few years have gotten so much easier than what it used to be 15+ years ago.
                HDMovie Room

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                • MizzouBravesFan
                  MVP
                  • Mar 2004
                  • 2489

                  #3428
                  Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                  Originally posted by CaptainZombie
                  You're in for a treat since building PC's the last few years have gotten so much easier than what it used to be 15+ years ago.
                  Really?? LOL here I was thinking it was very overwhelming...
                  Patrick Mahomes > God

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                  • chisoxfan922
                    Rookie
                    • Jul 2007
                    • 312

                    #3429
                    Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                    I built my last PC this past June and I have to say it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. There was a few bumps in the process but nothing feels better than building your own and hearing it start up when you press the power button.

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                    • PAPERNUT
                      Gaming Fool.
                      • May 2003
                      • 1690

                      #3430
                      Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                      Rumor is the Winter sale is due to begin next Tue. Dec 22. Time to add to the backlog further!
                      PSN/XBL: PAPERNUT
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                      • Phobia
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Jan 2008
                        • 11623

                        #3431
                        Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                        Originally posted by PAPERNUT
                        Rumor is the Winter sale is due to begin next Tue. Dec 22. Time to add to the backlog further!
                        Only game I'm hoping to see go on sale which I'll grab is SQUAD. I find a $40 early access launch price is a little steep, but I'll bite if its closer to $30.

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                        • Cod
                          MVP
                          • May 2007
                          • 2718

                          #3432
                          Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                          Squad looks promising, but I don't think it adds much for ARMA-owners. The in-game radio/VoIP system is pretty cool.

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                          • 23
                            yellow
                            • Sep 2002
                            • 66469

                            #3433
                            Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                            Guys keep the threads on games and not building rigs

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                            • Sandman42
                              Hall Of Fame
                              • Aug 2004
                              • 15186

                              #3434
                              Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                              Originally posted by Phobia
                              Only game I'm hoping to see go on sale which I'll grab is SQUAD. I find a $40 early access launch price is a little steep, but I'll bite if its closer to $30.
                              I doubt it gets that much of a discount (if any) considering it just hit Early Access now. Doubt they would drop the price in a week even with it being the Winter sale.
                              Member of The OS Baseball Rocket Scientists Association

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                              • MattFromTheWire
                                Rookie
                                • Oct 2012
                                • 81

                                #3435
                                Re: OS Steam and Computer Gaming Thread

                                Anyone play The Forest?

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