brkkab

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I'm currently in the process of getting parts for a new computer build.
So far I have a Asus Maximus VIII Hero mobo and a Samsung 850 EVO 500GB. M/2 ssd for it. I'm also going to be re-using the Seagate Barracuda 3.0TB h.d , Intel 530 Series 400GB ssd (for Games), Lite On DVD-RW, Lite ON Blu-ray burner and memory card reader from my current pc.
I'm also going to be getting a NZXT Phantom 820 case. G-Skill Ripjaws-Z DDR 4 3200 ram (32GBS) and a Corsair HX-1000i psu for the new pc.
I need suggestions between the following part's for the new pc.
The heatsink is either going to be a EK-XLC Predator 240 or a Corsair Hydro Series H-100i GTX.
With either one, I'll be using 4 EK-Furious Vardar FF5-120 (3000rpm) fans in push/pull.
I also need help deciding between 2 GeForce GTX 4.0GB or 2 AMD Radeon 390X 4.0GB video cards.
I'm ordering a Intel Core i5 6600K cpu on Thursday and eventually plan on upgrading it to a Core i7 6700K in early 2017.
Keep in mind, I'm on permanent disability (Social Security) for life and can't afford to spend over $300.00 on a part/s in a month.
The pc won't be built until May as I won't have all parts until then minus the new video cards.
I'll be using my current GeForce GTX 760's until then, but they need to go back inn this pc, so I can sell it.
All suggestions appreciated between the AIO's and video card's.
P.S. PC will be running Windows 10 Pro x64.
 

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I'm actually hoping for Tuesday or Wednesday. I have medical stuff Monday & Thursday.
Though, when I ordered my current pc's case, I received it the next day on a Saturday morning.
I very well may be building it tomorrow. I'll know sometime tonight when my tracking number is updated by FedEx.
I already have the number, they're just not as good as UPS or the USPS, in the tracking department. It probably won't give me any results until 11:00 P.M.
I think I just did something smart.
I just pulled my EK-XLC Predator 240 1.0 box out and made a Notepad document list all it's parts along with EKWB' Store link for each one.
I also uploaded it to One Drive.
I just need to contact EKWB about one thing, as I couldn't fiind it on their website.
What they call the tubing quick disconnect for if I add a video card down the road and want to use new tubing, fittings, etc and drain, flush and fill it all at the same time.
 

Thats the smart thing with them, to just add another using the quick connects, there is no need to drain, just add another block and radiator and you're good to go
 

I'm waiting on using the QDC down the road after a video card upgrade.
In a few month's after all my ssd's are purchased, I'm gonna order some spare parts for it, so I have them.
Pump, Clamps, Houses and thermal paste.
I heard back from them already. The only way they sell the QDC fitting is with the Predator itself.
I'll figure something along the way.
I already got a idea for it, too.
Down the road I may get the exact same 240mm. radiator and 4 more Vardar fans for it, pull out my lower case front fans and put the radiator there.
 

I'm in the process of another clean install. I don't know what happened yesterday, but Windows Backup too over 12 hours to finish a backup & system image. I restarted my pc after it finished and everything was messed up really bad.
I started the backup right when I woke up, so nothing was done ot, to mess anything up.
Bitdefender Internet Security 2017 ran a full scan while I was sleeping and found no threats.
 

Clean install & setup of everything is finally done. I would've been done it late Tuesday night, had I not pretty much slept all of Tuesday. I was only awake to get the Windows Updates, restart my pc, get the Witcher 3 :Wild Hunt G.O,T.Y. downloaded, take the dog's out, feed them, wash my clothes and eat.
GOG Galaxy automatically installed the Witcher 3 for me, so I just made sure it was set the way I want it and restarted my pc.
AMD announced the release date & pricing of the Ryzen R5 cpu's.
I think I'm gonna be getting the R5 1600X, it's only $250.00 and the same speed as the R7 1800X minus 2 cores & 4 threads.
That will probably be a Deceber/January purchase.
Go for my x-ray's and doctor's appointment this afternoon, so I'll find out how my ankle's doing.
I've accidentally lost my balance a few times and landed with my left foot on the ground. Hoping the screw's are all o.k. this time.
 

You need to stop this falling over lark. I may see how a 5 core performs by disabling 2 of my cores. Noticed I have bios settings for doing just that
 

Yeah, I definitely need to keep from falling and landing standing on the left leg.
Good news is my x-rays came back good. The splint is gone and I'm using the boot again.
I go back in 2 weeks, I guess for a repeat x-ray & follow up.
This time around, I only have 2 exercises to do. Leg lift's, while lying down and bending my foot up & down..
I've been doing both since I got operated.
I must've seen them being ordered.
He added one medication today to prevent any infection's and gave it to me on the house.
That was good, as I'm down to change right now.
I just realized by misspelled words I typed here and needed to correct, that I need to eat something and go to sleep.
 

New pictures of right side of ankle. My ceiling light burned out, so I couldn't do the left side, as I can't stant to get the glass light cover off.
An image from 'Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build'. Close-up images showing a wounded, scarred, and peeling skin area on an ankle.
An image from 'Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build'. Close-up images showing a wounded, scarred, and peeling skin area on an ankle.
An image from 'Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build'. Close-up images showing a wounded, scarred, and peeling skin area on an ankle.
An image from 'Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build'. Close-up images showing a wounded, scarred, and peeling skin area on an ankle.
 

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Actually, this time around I haven't had any pain since the day after the surgery. This time it's just basically a nuisance not being able to use it.
Who knows maybe I'll get lucky on the 30th and find out I can use it again.
 

An image from 'Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build'. Close-up images of a healing leg wound with stitches and scabs on dry skin.
These should be a little bit easier to see. Top one is left side. I had to take and leave thw bandage off, as my legs severely dry and my doctor's office is giving me the runaround.
An image from 'Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build'. Close-up images of a healing leg wound with stitches and scabs on dry skin.
An image from 'Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build'. Close-up images of a healing leg wound with stitches and scabs on dry skin.
An image from 'Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build'. Close-up images of a healing leg wound with stitches and scabs on dry skin.
An image from 'Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build'. Close-up images of a healing leg wound with stitches and scabs on dry skin.
An image from 'Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build'. Close-up images of a healing leg wound with stitches and scabs on dry skin.
An image from 'Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build'. Close-up images of a healing leg wound with stitches and scabs on dry skin.
An image from 'Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build'. Close-up images of a healing leg wound with stitches and scabs on dry skin.
 

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I hate the itching, I get it with my legs and know how annoying and painful it be.

Hope it mends soon Keith.
 

Yeah, I do too. Thanks to my diabetes I get severe dry skin. Even hydro-cortisone cream makes it itch more. The only places it effects me so far are from just above my knees down and my hair area on my head.
I actually had the cream that works for over a year, as my barber recommended it for my hair.
Then the other day a nurse that came to change my bandage and leave me more bandages. I showed her it and she said it should work. I tried it and it does.
The even better part is I can get it for $1.00 whenever I need more at a dollar store next to my barber's. Everywhere else, it cost's $10-$12.
It's made by Dermisil Labs and called Dermisil Advanced Treatment..
 

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I could be getting a Ryzen 1700X & a MSI AM4 mobo through a giveaway Joker Productions is doing on YouTube. I follow his channel as he does some good hardware reviews.
JayzTwoCents on YouTube is the water-cooling king.
I'll find out by the end of April.
2nd place gets a MSI RX 480 4GB video card.
The above is 1st place.
 

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