TechAngel85

I really like that this thread has turned into an intellectual conversation about the finer points of system building! Sent from my Moto X using Tapatalk.

I agree with Mothergoose here. The power supply I chose has 42 amps on the 12v rail. You have to pay attention to these numbers especially if you don't have a single rail for the 12v. Some power supplies will split this rail into two separate rails and also split the amps between them. This is important to pay attention to because most modern video cards will recommend a minimum watt power supply as well as a minimum amp on the 12v rail. For example, the video card I chose recommends at least a 500w/30amps 12v rail minimum. Many power supplies that split the 12v rail only have 24 amps on each rail. This would not meet the minimum recommendation for my card of choice. So anyone building a rig needs to pay attention to the details and not just toss a bunch of components together. Sent from my Moto X using Tapatalk.

Well, why am I not surprised... my monitor is out of stock and discontinued. This is the 4th time this has happened. Lol Sent from my Moto X using Tapatalk.

This had been an interesting read and foresee this becoming infused into STEP to resolve the CTD and ILS issues some players face. Sent from my Moto X using Tapatalk.

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Funny. I haven't read too many bad things about Thermaltake. ;) They are (or used to be) one of the top, reliable brands. If I save enough money I'll go back to my original choice. Sent from my Moto X using Tapatalk.

This is a brand new build so I don't have any parts. I wouldn't be out the entire cost bc when I upgrade I'll simple resell the parts to recoup some of the money. I'm not too worried about the PSU. I've used several calculators to confirm my power requirements. With this system it's not even 500 watts so 550 is good. Sent from my Moto X using Tapatalk.

I didn't mean to imply I agreed with the TN panels. IPS is superior. I meant that I agree in the fact that I believe the monitor I chose is all I need for what I'll be doing on my system and it is an IPS panel with 5ms gtg response time. I don't need anything higher quality. Sent from my Moto X using Tapatalk.

+1 to aiyen's post above. I can't do moderation duties from my phone but I think this needs to be unapproved and reconsidered. Sent from my Moto X using Tapatalk.

I use this for men: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27815/? Sent from my MotoX using Tapatalk

I agree. No harm in adding this one. Sent from my XT1049 using Tapatalk

I agree with Mothergoose here on the monitor. I'm probably just going to stick with what I have at the moment on all aspects and just plan to save and spend extra on the video card to get the GTX 770 or a 760 with more vram. I'm also considering dropping down to a non K version of the i5 since I'll most likely be upgrading to the i7 next year. Sent from my XT1049 using Tapatalk

It sounds like we'd be trading a fix for yet other possible issues that are introduced. We've turned down many mods that have traded one issue for another and this mod should not be an exception to that philosophy. If it introduces other issues it's a no-brainer for me that it should not be accepted. That's just my two cents on the matter. Sent from my MotoX using Tapatalk

Why? For the joy of a naked courier running up to you saying: "I have a package for you, your eyes only!". :) Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk OMG! Just picked myself off the floor from laughing so hard!

From the description, it's a bunch of meshes tweaked and put into one. There's no harm in adding it if there is a vanilla friendlier option which we'll probably need to figure out, especially if this is going into Core. On another note, let me just say that looking through the author and user submitted pics this mod is just...weird. Honestly, what reason do you have for a nude male pc or npc running around slinging his shlong here and there? There's even a picture of two characters appearing to "enjoying their guard duty". Which I have nothing against what-so-ever...it's just strange to see nude men running about in a game.

I never tested this because I never had the issues that it claims to fix, ILSs. In that regard it was impossible for me to test. However, the menu and save game issues many are claiming could be tested by anyone. This really need to be put into a load order and just left for a week or two to see if any of these issues arise.

I'm not doing anything near professional quality; however, any further suggestions on the monitor? I'm mainly going with IPS because I'm coming from laptops where the viewing angle has to be just right or colors/brightness fades. You pretty much have to be look right on at a 90 degree angle or your screwed with the laptop monitors. This was my reasoning for the IPS.

I agree. I prefer the vanilla version. As far as I can see, there is little to no mesh fixes (maybe slightly more defined muscle) unless we use the nude version and then I would have to ask...why? I mainly just see different textures which is strictly a matter of preference on bodies unless they stay true to vanilla and is why we don't include a lot of body replacers in STEP. With that said, I use a few skin textures myself, but they are textures and not true to vanilla: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/27815/?

IPS panel allows for the greatest viewing angles. You don't have to be perfectly aligned with your monitor for it to display the proper colors. It is also better for editing purposes which I still plan on doing so editing. When I look for a monitor I make sure it has a digital port (DVI not HDMI), a good contrast ratio and a response time of 5ms or less. If you plan on playing at really high resolutions (I don't plan on going higher than 1920x1080) then make sure it has a Display Port as well. The display port is the only way to get true 4K right now too. I sort of ninja'ed you above. I also do some editing in Photoshop and Premiere Pro so the CPU is also important to me. I went with the K version ($50 more) of the i5 so that I can overclock it. Eventually, maybe next year, I'll probably upgrade to the i7. So I do see your point and it's something for me to think about because that is $50 that could go towards the video card. I've also been looking at CPU coolers today...Newegg doesn't have crap for the 1150 socket.

I've already shopped around quite a bit and Newegg has been the lowest so far or the others are the same price as Newegg. I've been watching Daily Deals and Shell Shockers as well to try to catch an item on a bigger sale but so far no luck.

I'm inclined to agree with Roots. This wasn't tested as it should have been and about 40% of the posts here talk about issues with this mod so I'm not sure how it's been approved.

That's true; however, to do that I'll need to figure out how to come up with the extra $50 that'll cost. I could probably save $50-150 between now and the time that I order the parts. If so, I'll get the 4GB edition of the GTX 760. EDIT: Or an extra $140 for the GTX 770 4GB. :D

Okay, as most of you already know I'm building a gaming rig to replace my gaming laptop that was unfortunately stolen. I still have a little over a month before I can order my parts but I wanted to post a list of my components here to gather opinions and suggestions. So here they are with my reasonings for each component: UPDATE: So I've had to make some changes to my rig. Some upgrades, some downgrades to be able to stay within my budget. I'm thinking that I can get this system for around $1000 (US) buy the time I add in deals and shop around for the components at lower prices (which NCIX seems to have a few better prices than Newegg atm). The Setup:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Computer Case: NZXT Source 530 CA-SO530-M1 NZXT Source 210 S210-001 The original case that I wanted was the Corsair Obsidian Series 650D. However, with this build I have to cut some costs here and there to keep the overall build within my price range. The case was the first thing I cut; however, I still wanted certain features. The NZXT Source 530 was my second choice provided me with most of the features I wanted will still being a really good case: excellent air flow, bottom mounted PSU, modular drive bays, fan filters, USB 3.0 front ports and designed for cable management. Downgraded: All-in-all, I cut the cost of the case yet again to try to lower by budget while still keeping my amazing rig that is going to power me into the future. Motherboard: ASUS Z87-A ASUS Z87-PRO I had a difficult time deciding on my motherboard. I wanted something that would last through several upgrades and have all the features I desired. In the end it was between the Gigabyte GA-Z87MX-D3H and the Asus Z87-A. The Asus board won out by a narrow margin. All-in-all the two boards are very similar; however, Asus's software features (and seeing them work) did it in for me. The look of the board was also as a factor for me since my case is windowed and I didn't want to go with the typical blue or red theme. Upgraded: I was able to cut cost enough to upgrade my board to a better version of the same series. The ASUS Z87-PRO has all the great features of the Z87-A and more. Extra USB, intergrated WiFi, upgraded audio chip, upgraded LAN chip and some more technicial stuff. Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K Since I'm building a new PC and the price point for the IvyBridge and Haswell cores are pretty much the same, I decided to just go with the latest Haswell core line. I originally had the i7-4770K picked out. However, the budget didn't allow for that extra $100. I also really don't need the higher L3 cache or hyperthreading right now, so I decided the i5-4670K will do just fine. I went with the unlocked version so that I can overclock it using the included Asus software that comes with my motherboard choice. Graphics Card: EVGA SuperClocked GeForce GTX 760 2GB EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB I went with nVidia because I'm just a fan and have had better experience with them over AMD/ATi. The choice of GTX 760 was a budget decision again. I would like the GTX 770 and if I can figure out a way to save $100 on the build then I might put that toward the 770 over the 760. Upgraded: Same card, more VRAM! I'll probably still be upgrading to the 770. Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance Pro (DDR3/1600/8GB) Crucial Ballistix Tactical 4GB The memory I have chosen is for dual channel running the highest stock speed with the lowest CAS. For this I've chosen the Corsair Vengeance Pro serious dual channel kit with timings of 9-9-9-24. I know there are some RAM sticks out there that have 8-8-8-24 timings; however, I ultimately chose this kit due to it being $10 less and because it matches the black/gold theme of the motherboard. Downgraded: Not so much as downgraded as I've chosen a different brand/series and only 4GB to get me started. This was because this ones above are discontinued and the downgrade to 4GB was one of the things I did to knock $40 (US) off the build. I'll be adding more of these latter to fill up my slots. Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART Series 550W Cooler Master i600 Originally, I had chosen the OCZ ZT Series 650W; however, budget kicked in again. I don't need anything more than a 550W and the fully modular PSUs are priced higher. Therefore, I made a sacifice and chose this Thermaltake PSU instead, which is partially modular and provides enough power to handle this rig. Upgraded: I switched up brands here as well and have gone with Cooler Master and upgraded from 550W to 600W in the process. Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB Though I seriously want an SSD, I can't afford one right now that will hold my OS and my games. That left me with a HDD as my only choice for the moment. I've always been a Western Digital fan and have never used anything else due to their reliability. However, I found that I could get a similar Seagate for $20 cheaper. So I'm trying my hand with Seagate for this build. Monitor: Acer IPS Panel Black 23" 5ms (the market changes too quickly...leaving this up-in-the-air until I'm ready to purchase) I originally had several Asus monitors picked out; however, over time they keep going "out of stock" with that little message saying that it "might not be restocked" (I usually always buy from Newegg). So at the moment, and this could change any time, I've gone with this Acer. It's open box so I'm getting it for $30 less and if there are cords missing it won't be a big deal because I have extras laying around. My only two criteria on my monitor was it had to support full HD (1920x1080) and it had to be an IPS panel. I'm finishing off this build with a Blue-ray player from LG, a Gigabyte gaming mouse and a standard (non-fancy) keyboard from Logitech. I will be shopping around the net for cheaper prices on these components when the time comes to order them; however, Newegg tends to be one of the cheapest around. Any thoughts/opinions/suggestions?

This is the first report I've heard of USKP causing a crash with STEP. Either a) a corrupt or improper installation of USKP or b) a non-STEP mod that is causing a conflict with USKP would be my two guesses based off your post. EDIT: I was ninja'ed! Look like it was B. :)

Of course it's only a minor improvement for those with IvyBridge or even SandyBridge cores and for those users I wouldn't recommend an upgrade as it's not really worth it. However, that's not what we're talking about here. Our friend isn't upgrading from one of these cores. He's upgrading from the Westmere core which is the die shrink of the Nehalem core (from 45nm to 32mn). This is quite old and any upgrade would benefit our friend, Noobsayer. My recommendation of the Haswell core is due to price point. If our friend is going to upgrade, it might as well be to the Haswell core since the prices are pretty much the same as the IvyBridge cores. I agree with your recommendation of the i5-4670K, if and only if Noobsayer will be overclocking. Since our friend claims being a newbie in some aspects, I wouldn't expect overclocking is a thought as that can be a fairly advanced process. If no overclocking will be done, then the i5-4570 will be around $50 lighter on the wallet.