Kai, that ram is actually perfect cause the spreaders wont touch the bottom of the heatsink and quite cheap too :D, thanks for the recommendation.

measurements given to me via the box do not exceed 165mm ( 116 x 51 x 159 )

Yeah, carry over everything else, forgot to mention that.

I haven't been here in years... :shock:

I have a minor dilemma I want to downsize my computer make it smaller quieter and a smidgen more computationally powerful. However, my choice of CPU is a bit more dicey because of the new architechtures coming out (Haswell and Steamroller) and I'm worried I might purchase a non-supported socket on the cusp of AMD's possible switch to low, low power units a la Jaguar. But savings is more impotant to me as a FX-8320 is 150-160.

Currently, I have (4 year old build);

• AMD Phenom II X4 920
• Hyper 212+ (1 Fan)
• 4GB of DDR2 RAM
• 1 TB HDD and 160 GB HDD (SATA Rev 2)
• Gigabyte MA-790X-UD4P (http://www.gigabyte.us/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3038#ov)
• HD 6870 1GB XFX
• CoolerMaster Storm Scout (1st gen)
• ASUS Xonar DG
• 700 watt PSU
• DVD/CD playerrrrrrrr

I want to go to;

• AMD FX-8320
• MICRO ATX MOBO; ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-131-942&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=2#scrollFullInfo)
• SilverStone SST-PS07B
• Some random DDR3 RAM

Does this build even make sense? I'm trying to downsize while making it more powerful. Also, AMD needs their mobo suppliers to provide better mATX support this is abysmal btw

thanks for any help, advice or comments!

Oh, I know but I need the laptop as soon as possible

I could take a hit in quality, if I could get decent specs.

Here's an update thread to my college lappy search; http://www.gamespot.com/forums/topic/29223147/having-trouble-picking-a-lappy-for-college...

I ordered a lenovo y570 basic because Lenovo has better build quality and "warranty" than acer, so It's about to be two weeks since I placed that order,the websites order status has been bugged and I have to contact order support to see my order, so I said that if it doesn't ship by Aug .1st, I'll just order from NewEgg.

NewEgg has this acer with great specs BUT the display is terrible, so to circumvent that I found this wonderful little review and it mentions the ability to replace laptop screens. Now the laptop doesn't have a dual channel LVDS cable so I can put an HD screen in BUT it doesn't matter to me as I just want a decent screen whether it be 768p or whatever can you guys help find a compatible display? I'm just not sure what I'm looking for.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6066/acer-aspire-v3571g9435-the-value-proposition/5

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215404

http://www.laptopscreen.com/English/screen-part-number/LP156WH4%28TL%29%28A1%29/

Thanks for you assistance!

Anyone here have a lenovo from the Ideapad line? I know the thinkpad stuff is legeendary...

I hope he wipes that HDD before he sells it. and no more than $550-600 with that old GPU.

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[QUOTE="superclocked"]$829.99 - Acer Aspire V3-771G-9875 Intel Core i7-3610QM (2.3GHz - 3.3GHz) 17.3" 1600x900 screen nVidia GeForce GT 650M w/2GB VRAM 6GB DDR3 RAM 750GB HDDsuperclocked

Superclocked thanks for your response, the only thing I can qualm with is that lappy the display is GUARANTEED to be utter and complete ****.

Check out this review for the same laptop in the same line;http://www.anandtech.com/show/6066/acer-aspire-v3571g9435-the-value-proposition/5

the display is terrible, its the sacifice they had to make for the kepler and the ivy.

Yeah, me too, I might just settle for an i5 or just wait. I would get that 17 inch model but its also very big to carry around...hmmm decisions decisions. Thanks man,

[QUOTE="samuraiguns"]

Logitech F series controller; great prices and great selection

The design is only comfortable if your are used to playstation controllers.

http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/gaming/controllers

LP4EVA2005

Logitech F series controller; great prices and great selection

The design is only comfortable if your are used to playstation controllers.

http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/gaming/controllers