You can trade with villagers in the 1.3 update and I have heard one of the items they can trade is an emerald. It would be much faster to trade the villager an item for emeralds instead of mining for emerald because so far, they are more rare than diamonds as stated by previous posts. Hopefully they will change it so they aren't so rare because I love the look of the emerald block
ASRock has just as much durability as ASUS btw. Plus, $230 for a motherboard with its features is completely overpriced. They are pulling an apple with their "gaming" boards.
Good luck getting the i7 3770K to 4.5. It has heat problems and you probably won't get far because the chance you get good silicone is slim.
I've heard it is a lot hotter than sandy bridge D: I've seen a lot of people who have OCed to 4.5GHz with no problem on a decent air cooling solution, so hopefully it's not too rare to have a chip that does that.
Do you have any graphs or articles that compare their performance? I just want to know what the difference is since I use Arctic Silver 5 myself. I too got it because I basically heard it recommended quite a bit more than MX-2 or MX-4.
It seems that it spreads a lot better and is generally accepted as better than Arctic Silver 5. Arctic says it is their best thermal compound as well. However, if you have a copper base heat sink use Arctic Silver 5 because MX-4 is silicone based so it will oxidize the copper. I'm just saying this based off of what I've read btw.
If you are going to buy thermal paste, don't buy Arctic Silver 5, buy Arctic Cooling MX2 or MX4. AS5 is way over hyped.
850W is a good amount, I have one, keeps you completely future proof.
CPU cooler I would recommend a Noctua NH-D14
Don't waste your money on one of ASUS' "gaming" motherboards. Buy an ASRock Z77 Extreme4 or Extreme6.
An i7 2600K will be a better option if you plan to overclock, you can crank that beotch up to 4.5GHz easily.
Thanks for the advice on the thermal compound. I am buying a Sabertooth z77 for the durability, warranty, and great reviews. I prefer i7 3770k for the new features in Ivy Bridge and I'm overclocking it to 4.5GHz which is about 5GHz speed Sandy Bridge. The Noctua NH-D14 is awesome, but the Phanteks PH-TC14PE pretty much matches it and IMHO looks much better.
Unless 4-way SLI is one of those reasons, you aren't going to use that much power at all. Seriously 500W would be fine, although I'd recommend 600W to be a bit future proof.
True, I'd probably only consider 2 way SLI and a decent overclock on the CPU and GPU. I will change it to a 850w to be extra safe. +REP
What is your reasoning for the 1050W PSU? Your build will not use half of that.
Also, unless you'll be video editing, cut down the CPU to an i5 and the RAM to 8 GB.
The 670 has almost the performance of a 680 for quite a bit less, so if you're looking for value, get that.
Edit: Didn't fully read the first paragraph, but I would still like reasoning on the 1050W PSU.
I do graphic design, motion graphics, and video editing. On my current setup I find I exceed my 8GB or RAM all the time. Changed the PSU to 850w as I'd probably only consider 2 way SLI and a decent overclock on the CPU and GPU. +REP
This is my first computer build and I have been researching for a few months on the topic, so I know a bit about it. However, I would like it if people could review the parts, just to make sure everything will work, fit in the case etc. What I am NOT looking for are comments about how I should change parts that would work fine. Comments I am looking for are "The Phanteks PH-TC14PE will not fit in the Corsair Carbide 500R, try ___ instead." or "Yes, your PC should work great." Thank you
Do note that I'm talking as far as the average user is concerned, and the average computer user doesn't even know what a browser is, let alone system constants for certain folders. In addition to letting them know where to get at their files, they still need to open them with the compression program and all that jazz. "Open the jar" doesn't mean anything to somebody who hasn't done it before, whereas for Magic Launcher, you tell people to click the Add button, and that's an obvious step that needs no additional explanation.
Never knew that the average user doesn't know what a browser was... >_< sort of surprising.
I agree, It is much easier for the average computer user to use MCPatcher / magiclauncher.
Manually
1 - Download and install either 7-zip or WinRAR.
2 - Either learn the OS-level shortcut commands to get to your application data folder (such as %APPDATA% for windows), or go into your folder options and set it to view the proper folders (hidden folders for Windows, "dotfile" folders for Linux). For recent versions of OSX you'll need to go unhide your library folder with a command in the terminal since it's hidden by default now and from what I've seen from OSX users, it gets re-hidden with system updates so you'll need to unhide it multiple times.
3 - Navigate to find minecraft's main .JAR file in the binary folder now that you can actually get there.
4 - Either set the association of .JAR files to open with your archive program of choice, set up associations to let you right-click and "open with" quickly, or open the main file managing view of 7-zip or WinRAR and then browse to the location of the main minecraft.jar and open it.
5 - Open the mod in either 7-zip or WinRAR, or extract it somewhere to get the .class files.
6 - Copy the .class files into the opened minecraft.jar, overwriting the ones that are there. This is often easiest to do by dragging the .class files into the window with minecraft.jar itself.
Magic Launcher
1 - Download Magic Launcher.
2 - Run it.
3 - Click "Setup".
4 - "Add" a mod by pointing to to the .zip file.
5 - "OK".
There's no competition. For the average user, Magic Launcher is multiple times faster and easier, with many more options to boot (such as custom profiles of mod sets).
That was exaggerated. Its more like:
1-Get 7-zip
2-Type %appdata% in search
3-Open Roaming - Minecraft - Bin - Minecraft.jar
4-Drag the mod files in
I do prefer MCpatcher to that but you made it seem ridiculously long to install manually.
Is there any way to tell which optifine version is best (such as light multicore smooth etc.) for improving lag/fps?
I automatically assumed multicore was the best for everyone, but some people are saying other versions work better. I don't need optifine when I am just running minecraft, but it helps a lot when recording so I wonder if a version is better for FRAPS recording.
14" laptop Specs:
GT555m GPU (overclocked to core:765 shader:1530 memory:1800)
i7 4 core 3.6ghz CPU (8 theoretical cores with hyperthreading)
8gb RAM
7500 500GB HDD and 500 GB external HDD.
I love this mods color correction and bloom but I absolutely hate the jagged lines. I enabled anti aliasing a while ago and I cant play MC without it. Does anyone know how to enable FXAA, anti aliasing, or anything to smooth out the lines?
I record with 60fps 1080p with FRAPS, edit with adobe after effects cs5.5, record in game sound with FRAPS and my voice with adobe audition. I've only done one episode so far but more are coming soon!
I hope you don't take offense to this but Alienware are the most overpriced computers in existence. You paid £1000 for your laptop, I paid £500 for my custom PC (I built it myself) and I get a better framerate than you. Functionality > Aesthetics. Oh, and I get around 400/500fps running around on highest settings on a 1920x1080 21.5" monitor.
Nice! Please post a screenshot :smile.gif:. I'm considering making a desktop and would like to know where you got these components. Just letting you know, Alienware comes with loads of extras which may be why they are a bit expensive. My laptop came with a quality carrying case, a warranty, free games you usually have to pay for, useful pre-installed applications, good customer service, an optional custom windows 7, and is very well made (anodized aluminum). Plus I assume you have built a desktop, my laptop is only 14" so you really cant compare a huge desktop to a small laptop. Also I paid 1000 dollars, that converts to 760 euros not 1000 euros. Just saying, Alienware isn't all that overpriced when you think about it :smile.gif:
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Good luck
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I've heard it is a lot hotter than sandy bridge D: I've seen a lot of people who have OCed to 4.5GHz with no problem on a decent air cooling solution, so hopefully it's not too rare to have a chip that does that.
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It seems that it spreads a lot better and is generally accepted as better than Arctic Silver 5. Arctic says it is their best thermal compound as well. However, if you have a copper base heat sink use Arctic Silver 5 because MX-4 is silicone based so it will oxidize the copper. I'm just saying this based off of what I've read btw.
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Thanks for the advice on the thermal compound. I am buying a Sabertooth z77 for the durability, warranty, and great reviews. I prefer i7 3770k for the new features in Ivy Bridge and I'm overclocking it to 4.5GHz which is about 5GHz speed Sandy Bridge. The Noctua NH-D14 is awesome, but the Phanteks PH-TC14PE pretty much matches it and IMHO looks much better.
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True, I'd probably only consider 2 way SLI and a decent overclock on the CPU and GPU. I will change it to a 850w to be extra safe. +REP
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I do graphic design, motion graphics, and video editing. On my current setup I find I exceed my 8GB or RAM all the time. Changed the PSU to 850w as I'd probably only consider 2 way SLI and a decent overclock on the CPU and GPU. +REP
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Specs:
Case:
Corsair Carbide Series 500R Black Steel mid tower ATX chassis
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811139009
Motherboard:
ASUS Sabertooth 1155 Z77 Motherboard
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16813131821
GPU:
ASUS GTX680 Direct CU2 2GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16814121634
SSD:
Samsung 830 Series 2.5'' 128GB SATA III MLC Internal SSD
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820147134
HDD:
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16822152185
RAM:
Black CORSAIR Vengeance Low-Profile 4x4 16GB DDR3 240pin 1.5v
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820233198
PSU:
Corsair Professional Series 80 Plus Silver certified 850w modular PSU
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16817139011
CPU:
i7 3770k 3.9 GHZ (TB) (Overclocking to 4.5GHz) 8 core (Multi Thread) 8MB Cache 77W Ivy Bridge
http://www.newegg.co...16501&Tpk=3770k
Wifi Adapter:
TP LINK 8.022.11 a/b/g/n 450MBPS
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16833704133
Grounding Strap:
Rosewill anti-static wrist strap
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16899261005
Monitor:
Dell U2312HM IPS Panel 23" Monitor
http://accessories.u...en&sku=320-2807
Keyboard:
Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth Edition Mechanical Keyboard
http://www.razerzone...site/blackwidow
Speakers:
Logitech Z523 40WmRMS 2.1 Speaker System
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16836121036
DVD Burner:
ASUS 48x DVD/CD/ROM Drive
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16827135204
CPU Cooler:
Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BL 140mm UFB CPU Cooler Color Blue
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16835709002
Extra cooling:
Two Xigmatek EX Silent Series 140mm case fans
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16835233086
Thermal Paste:
Arctic Cooling MX-4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186038
OS:
Windows 7 OEM
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16832116986
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Never knew that the average user doesn't know what a browser was... >_< sort of surprising.
I agree, It is much easier for the average computer user to use MCPatcher / magiclauncher.
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That was exaggerated. Its more like:
1-Get 7-zip
2-Type %appdata% in search
3-Open Roaming - Minecraft - Bin - Minecraft.jar
4-Drag the mod files in
I do prefer MCpatcher to that but you made it seem ridiculously long to install manually.
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I automatically assumed multicore was the best for everyone, but some people are saying other versions work better. I don't need optifine when I am just running minecraft, but it helps a lot when recording so I wonder if a version is better for FRAPS recording.
14" laptop Specs:
GT555m GPU (overclocked to core:765 shader:1530 memory:1800)
i7 4 core 3.6ghz CPU (8 theoretical cores with hyperthreading)
8gb RAM
7500 500GB HDD and 500 GB external HDD.
Let me know if you need more info and thanks
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Episode One of my Minecraft Survival Island LP:
My channel:
http://www.youtube.c...ft?feature=mhee
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Nice! Please post a screenshot :smile.gif:. I'm considering making a desktop and would like to know where you got these components. Just letting you know, Alienware comes with loads of extras which may be why they are a bit expensive. My laptop came with a quality carrying case, a warranty, free games you usually have to pay for, useful pre-installed applications, good customer service, an optional custom windows 7, and is very well made (anodized aluminum). Plus I assume you have built a desktop, my laptop is only 14" so you really cant compare a huge desktop to a small laptop. Also I paid 1000 dollars, that converts to 760 euros not 1000 euros. Just saying, Alienware isn't all that overpriced when you think about it :smile.gif: