Asus Maximus VI Hero with the "Intel" chip network is more complete than the MSI Z87-G45. It has also a sound chip of quality. This is a motherboard ROG type (Republic Of Gamer). It is very well made
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Asus Maximus VI Hero with the "Intel" chip network is more complete than the MSI Z87-G45. It has also a sound chip of quality. This is a motherboard ROG type (Republic Of Gamer). It is very well made
Thanks for your help, just when I think I've got everything sorted, An extra £50 seems a lot as I have found contradictory reviews.
I still don't have to panic yet as I don't need it until beta 2.
I'll keep an eye on prices
I still don't have to panic yet as I don't need it until beta 2.
I'll keep an eye on prices
Looks good to me.
If you're concerned about the NIC taking CPU power (as others have pointed out, MSI G45 has Killer E2205), one viable option of around same price range is Asus Z87-Plus. Maximus HERO is more expensive, I bought an Asus Z87-Pro (Plus is ~Pro without Wi-Fi, HERO & Pro cost ~same) , not because I need or want that Wi-Fi or Realtek® ALC1150, but because it was the only one of those three I mentioned I could get delivered quickly enough at that time
.Looks good to me.
If you're concerned about the NIC taking CPU power (as others have pointed out, MSI G45 has Killer E2205), one viable option of around same price range is Asus Z87-Plus. Maximus HERO is more expensive, I bought an Asus Z87-Pro (Plus is ~Pro without Wi-Fi, HERO & Pro cost ~same) , not because I need or want that Wi-Fi or Realtek® ALC1150, but because it was the only one of those three I mentioned I could get delivered quickly enough at that time
Asus Z87-Pro is a excellent motherboard. Otherwise in the same price range there is also the MSI Z87-G55 is the twin sister of the Z87-G45 but with a Realtek network and a sound chip of the same brand. Again according to the tests, the Z87-G55 is more balanced than the Z87-G45 (for the same price)
Do you have a touch screen monitor for the window8? I've been told it's not a good OS if you don't.
I don't know if it's true or not Bruce but I heard and read enough negative stuff to prompt me to buy windows7 for my new build. Maybe some more knowledgeable posters can give you more info.
Other than that, your proposed system looks mean!
What controller are you going to use?
I've read similar comments about Windows 8, especially 8.1 - opted for Win 7 myself too.
Of course, I've also heard that with some tweaking & maybe a few helper apps Win 8 could be good.
In the end, it is a matter of preference. If you're used to XP or W7, W8 might be a bit shocking initially.
Of course, I've also heard that with some tweaking & maybe a few helper apps Win 8 could be good.
In the end, it is a matter of preference. If you're used to XP or W7, W8 might be a bit shocking initially.
Do you have a touch screen monitor for the window8? I've been told it's not a good OS if you don't.
I don't know if it's true or not Bruce but I heard and read enough negative stuff to prompt me to buy windows7 for my new build. Maybe some more knowledgeable posters can give you more info.
Other than that, your proposed system looks mean!
What controller are you going to use?
As far as windows 8 goes, you're right, but apparently 8.1 fixes lots of those problems, i don't have a touch screen but as I'm using Vista anything is a step up.
I have a Saitek X52 FCS Joystick
I believe that the next version after 8.1, will look more like the interface of Win 7
If some horror stories about 8.1 are true, I wouldn't count on that being a step up
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If some horror stories about 8.1 are true, I wouldn't count on that being a step up
At 8 right now, and while it has it's minor irritations (once you get used to the interface) the feedback I got on 8.1 is strongly suggesting to stay the hell away from it.
Things like cloud storage by default and other privacy breaking stuff.
... Besides, the start menu thing is overrated.
I read on the internet on a computer site. But I do not remember which
I hope that these rumours are true but if they are it will be a massive about turn for Microsoft and an embarrassing one to boot! They have done everything they can to avoid putting it back, even going so far as to say that with 8.1 they had listened to customers concerns and given them what they wanted, when in fact they did not at all!
Roll on 8.2 and consumer power.
Roll on 8.2 and consumer power.
I hope that these rumours are true but if they are it will be a massive about turn for Microsoft and an embarrassing one to boot! They have done everything they can to avoid putting it back, even going so far as to say that with 8.1 they had listened to customers concerns and given them what they wanted, when in fact they did not at all!
Roll on 8.2 and consumer power.
Perhaps these are rumors. But yes, it is hoped that the next version will be closer to the classic "windows" that we like
Thanks again!!
Thank you Cody, I knew I had read it all on the Internet. Not on this site but on another site, which confirms that these are not just rumors
In the meantime, there is Classic Shell - I haven't used it, but reports are favourable.
I hope that these rumours are true but if they are it will be a massive about turn for Microsoft and an embarrassing one to boot! They have done everything they can to avoid putting it back, even going so far as to say that with 8.1 they had listened to customers concerns and given them what they wanted, when in fact they did not at all!
Roll on 8.2 and consumer power.
I use 8.1 with Start Menu 8 installed - it's sad to have to use a 3rd party app to make an OS comfortable to use. There are some nice speed improvements, and I like the new task manager. Networking seems to have improved, and that ridiculous Performance Rating has disappeared
Having to spend another $99 for Media Center is a joke though (although I got it for free). I do like the Smartglass app, but TIFKAM itself should have been choked at birth. Charm bars? Two entirely separate search systems? Whoever decided a touch-centric scheme for a desktop system as default needs his head examined.
Yes, there has always been utilities to recover the classic Windows interface. Even for windows 7, there are utilities to simulate the start menu of Windows XP. For my part I use always windows XP now. But I have also windows 7 on another hard drive
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