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SlamDrag
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Jan 27, 2015
SlamDrag posted a message on Can anyone build a stable computer for me?

Quote from Avilius »
...Getting an i7 won't future proof anything. In a couple of years a current generation i7 will probably be completely irrelevant. You're living in a fantasy world.

Yes, it most certainly will help future proof his PC.

More and more games are supporting 4+ cores. The hyperthreading on the i7 will keep it much more relevant than an i5 in years to come.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($307.99 @ Directron)
Motherboard: MSI Z87 MPOWER MAX AC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($294.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($81.69 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($125.17 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($91.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1288.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-27 22:55 EST-0500

OP, this is what I personally would get if I were in your situation. But it's all up to you. Later down the line, you can either get another 290 or upgrade your GPU but you'll be looking at a good 4+ years out of this build.
Posted in: Building, Parts & Peripherals
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Aug 28, 2014
SlamDrag posted a message on WHY OH WHY 1.8! [The Good And The Bad!]

As to point number 2, there is so much more to Minecraft than mining that honestly, mining is by and far the most boring part of the game. Once you've been in one cave, you've been in them all.
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Aug 28, 2014
SlamDrag posted a message on Getting a New Computer..

Look, I dual boot Ubuntu and Windows. At this point, I may as well uninstall Ubuntu because Windows does everything it does but better.

Windows, believe it or not is actually more stable, better for programming and has way more software support.

First off, Windows is way more stable than Ubuntu. Why? It's developed by a massive company with tons of programmers, as well as if you have any problems there are thousands of forums online with very helpful people. Ubuntu is not run by a company with thousands of people working solely to create a bug free, stable OS. The forums are still really helpful for working around the issues you'll have with it and you can get lots of support for Ubuntu, but it's much more likely you'll encounter a bug that nobody can help you fix.

Windows is better for programming, why? Because of the wonderful program called Microsoft Visual Studios. There is no single programming environment I enjoy more than it. Ubuntu has nothing even close to it, Code::Blocks is decent, but Visual Studios outclasses it in every way. Also programs you make for Ubuntu are doomed to fail unless you port to windows, why? Nobody uses Ubuntu, Windows and Mac are by far the most used platforms in the world.

Also lastly, Windows has way more software support. Almost every program in the world that has ever been developed has a port for Windows. Every company that wants to make a profit has a version available for Windows. Also, you can't watch Netflix on Ubuntu (this was actually a dealbreaker for me).

In the end, if you want to use Ubuntu/A different distro of linux, your choice. But there is really no reason to use it over windows besides the fact that it's free.
Posted in: Building, Parts & Peripherals
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Feb 23, 2014
SlamDrag posted a message on $1,000 build good for moderate-high gaming?

Quote from iAlexO

Under the hood, maybe, but in terms of looks and usability, I go with 7. Unless it's on a tablet, of course, then Windows 8.

I honestly don't understand the hate with Windows 8, I don't have any problems with it. If anything it's even better than Windows 7, and I've used both extensively.
Posted in: Hardware & Software Support
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Jan 22, 2014
SlamDrag posted a message on New to Programming... Any Tips?

Quote from BattleSong

This guys cool, I recommend him, he's nice and patient.
http://thenewboston.org/tutorials.php

click on java on go go go

As a long time member of TheNewBoston forums (since 2010), I have to say, his tutorials suck.
Posted in: Computer Science and Technology
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Jan 22, 2014
SlamDrag posted a message on Murder Is Illegal In Most Countries, And Suicide Is Illegal In The US, So Why Are Cigarattes Still Legal?.

Why is McDonalds still legal?

Same idea.
Posted in: Politics, Philosophy, News and Science
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Jan 16, 2014
SlamDrag posted a message on Things that I want but never have achieved.

Quote from Mr_Marvelous

Challenger in League of Legends .

I wanted to complete CoD: World at War an get all achievements unlocked. However, because of all the modders, I can't get them legitimately.

I'm a challenger level player stuck in bronze because my team sucks
Posted in: General Gaming
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Dec 30, 2013
SlamDrag posted a message on Would this shirt be considered School appropriate?

The shirt says "Soul Eater" and you're worried about a cigarette.

Wat. I'd be more concerned about the soul eater part.
Posted in: General Off Topic
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Dec 26, 2013
SlamDrag posted a message on Willing to join a Java programming team.

Hai,

I hav an idya 4 a gaem bt I need a progrmmer and an artst. cn u hlp me?
Posted in: Computer Science and Technology
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Dec 26, 2013
SlamDrag posted a message on Is the macbook air 2013 okay for Minecraft?

Quote from tHatSwEgUy

I am going to use the MBA. I think it is an AWESOME computer.
I did not ask if the macbook was a good computar overall, only if it would run minecraft at around 20-60 fps, which I now know that it does.

Please don't act like macbook pros when you probably haven't owned a single mac.

I can tell you from experience (my whole family loves macs).

They are not worth the money, the only time you should ever buy a Mac is when:
1. You are obscenely rich and don't mind paying extra for the good looks and the OS (because they do look pretty smooth, however it is pretty easy to find good looking PC's as well so this is kind of a null point).
2. You have no idea what you're doing and just want a computer that 'works' (Apple gives free tech support which overall is pretty good for computer idiots).

If you are either 1. no obscenely rich or 2. know how to deal with computers then there is no good reason to get a Mac in my opinion.
Posted in: Hardware & Software Support
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