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dbosworld
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States317 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-01 18:01:00
December 01 2011 06:02 GMT
#1
Here is a blog which is purely to show off. I'm getting this new computer to upgrade, stream Starcraft 2 and get my old computer at my girlfriend's house. I have everything shipped I just need the ram. I will be building it tomorrow or Friday and will be making a progress report (Pictures of the build) then updating the blog with it.

Computer Specs:

EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Superclocked
http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=01G-P3-1463-KR
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ASUS VE248Q Black 24" 2ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor
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ASUS VE248Q Black 24" 2ms

Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I5250
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115073
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COOLER MASTER V8

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103055

ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131759

COOLER MASTER Storm Scout
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196

Intel 320 Series SSDSA2CW080G3B5 2.5" 80GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167048

Kingston HyperX Grey Series 8GB
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104239

OCZ ZX Series 850W Fully-Modular 80PLUS Gold High Performance Power Supply
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341044

Former CAL-I/CPL CounterStrike Player - Halo1PC CPL/CAL Player
[N3O]r3d33m3r
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Germany673 Posts
December 01 2011 06:11 GMT
#2
did you order this yet? if not, CHANGE THE MOTHERBOARD!!!
get the same motherboard, but the new GEN3 version of it
dbosworld
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States317 Posts
December 01 2011 06:13 GMT
#3
Too late
Former CAL-I/CPL CounterStrike Player - Halo1PC CPL/CAL Player
URfavHO
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States514 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-01 06:19:01
December 01 2011 06:16 GMT
#4
On December 01 2011 15:02 dbosworld wrote:+ Show Spoiler +

Here is a blog which is purely to show off. I'm getting this new computer to upgrade, stream Starcraft 2 and get my old computer at my girlfriend's house. I have everything shipped I just need the ram. I will be building it tomorrow or Friday and will be making a progress report (Pictures of the build) then updating the blog with it.

Computer Specs:

EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Superclocked
http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=01G-P3-1463-KR
[image loading]

ASUS VE248Q Black 24" 2ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor
[image loading]
ASUS VE248Q Black 24" 2ms

Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I5250
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115073
[image loading]

COOLER MASTER V8

[image loading]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103055

ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
[image loading]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131759

COOLER MASTER Storm Scout
[image loading]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196

Intel 320 Series SSDSA2CW080G3B5 2.5" 80GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
[image loading]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167048

Kingston HyperX Grey Series 8GB
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104239


OMGGGGG THIS IS THE MOST INCREDIBLE PC EVER CONSTRUCTED!!!!! it is powered with nothing! I believe you have found an infinite power source and have solved the Earth's green house emissions. Congratulations on your triumph.

edit: also, strange choice getting the i5 2500 and an aftermarket heatsink while not having the option of overclocking.
dbosworld
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States317 Posts
December 01 2011 06:17 GMT
#5
Hahahah
Former CAL-I/CPL CounterStrike Player - Halo1PC CPL/CAL Player
Molybdenum
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States358 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-01 06:32:36
December 01 2011 06:23 GMT
#6
You got a non -Ti GTX560 which is at a strange price/performance point as well as an overclocking motherboard (and an expensive one at that, it won't do much better than ~$110 mobos for overclocking, will perform the same as a $70 non-OCing H61) with a processor that can't overclock, an unnecessary and expensive heatsink (you aren't overclocking), as well as expensive ram that runs at 1.65V when sandy bridge would prefer 1.5... Should have had TL help you out : (

edit: it'll work, and be pretty damn awesome, just not quite optimized. I picked up the same intel SSD, that thing should be a beast. Enjoy the comp!
Spiffeh
Profile Joined May 2010
United States830 Posts
December 01 2011 06:29 GMT
#7
wow you are way too rich
dbosworld
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States317 Posts
December 01 2011 06:29 GMT
#8
I figured I should of had TL help out, but I just came up on a lot of money and I am not the most tech savvy guy. If it works and works well, I am happy. I feel embarrassed now.
Former CAL-I/CPL CounterStrike Player - Halo1PC CPL/CAL Player
SleepTech
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States222 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-01 06:36:05
December 01 2011 06:33 GMT
#9
Yea, this is kind of an ineffective build. You definitely should have visited this thread.

You might not be able to stream that well with that CPU. You really should have researched first.

EDIT
That's not to say that you won't like it, but you could have saved probably $200 OR spent the same amount and got an i5-2500k.

The 560 itself will be just fine for SCII and probably most other games.
DanceCommander
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States1808 Posts
December 01 2011 06:39 GMT
#10
hell be able to stream fine lol. but yea, non k processor and that mobo is kinda overkill, and shoulda got a 560ti blah blah
TERRANLOL
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States626 Posts
December 01 2011 06:41 GMT
#11
Lol. It's sort of a douche move to pick apart his computer right after he bought it.
Keep in mind these guys are being really critical. This computer will do everything you expected it to do. It seems as though you've put some pretty damn kick ass parts in it.
TERRANLOL
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States626 Posts
December 01 2011 06:43 GMT
#12
I'm probably running on about those 70% of those stats and I can run sc2 at extreme no problem. (I run it lowest settings though because it makes it easier to dodge banelings and such). I can also tear apart any game... skyrim full settings, no frame drops
th2pun1sh3r
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States107 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-04 04:24:42
December 01 2011 07:14 GMT
#13
sryy
"Rank-1 Master Random Sc2 Player"
DanceCommander
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States1808 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-01 07:46:18
December 01 2011 07:35 GMT
#14
On December 01 2011 16:14 th2pun1sh3r wrote:
going to explain why this build is bad - just my 2c's sorry

1. Cheap cpu. Why spend 150 when u can go 200 and get i2600k
2. Bad heatsink. Why spend 100$ On something that won't do shit when u can get a quiet liquid cooling H7 corsair kit.
3. Only 60 hz monitor. Why not spend 100 more and get the 120hz model from asus.. trust me it makes a big difference.
4. Solid state why not get 2 and put in raid 0.
5. graphics card eh its okay
6. Case looks stupid.



I know im an asshole but you needed to hear the truth.

quick edit: I know some noob is gonna say "im on a budget durrr" well if ur gonna spend 1k on a computer u might as well spend 1500 and get a 3x better computer.

those suggestions wouldnt make it 3x better rofl. how is a 2500 cheap, and where is it being sold for 150$?

LOL where are you finding a 2600k for 200
SleepTech
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States222 Posts
December 01 2011 07:39 GMT
#15
On December 01 2011 16:14 th2pun1sh3r wrote:
going to explain why this build is bad - just my 2c's sorry

1. Cheap cpu. Why spend 150 when u can go 200 and get i2600k
2. Bad heatsink. Why spend 100$ On something that won't do shit when u can get a quiet liquid cooling H7 corsair kit.
3. Only 60 hz monitor. Why not spend 100 more and get the 120hz model from asus.. trust me it makes a big difference.
4. Solid state why not get 2 and put in raid 0.
5. graphics card eh its okay
6. Case looks stupid.



I know im an asshole but you needed to hear the truth.

quick edit: I know some noob is gonna say "im on a budget durrr" well if ur gonna spend 1k on a computer u might as well spend 1500 and get a 3x better computer.


Now see, this guy makes me look better. lol
CharlieBrownsc
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada598 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-01 08:11:14
December 01 2011 08:10 GMT
#16
On December 01 2011 16:14 th2pun1sh3r wrote:
going to explain why this build is bad - just my 2c's sorry

1. Cheap cpu. Why spend 150 when u can go 200 and get i2600k
2. Bad heatsink. Why spend 100$ On something that won't do shit when u can get a quiet liquid cooling H7 corsair kit.
3. Only 60 hz monitor. Why not spend 100 more and get the 120hz model from asus.. trust me it makes a big difference.
4. Solid state why not get 2 and put in raid 0.
5. graphics card eh its okay
6. Case looks stupid.



I know im an asshole but you needed to hear the truth.

quick edit: I know some noob is gonna say "im on a budget durrr" well if ur gonna spend 1k on a computer u might as well spend 1500 and get a 3x better computer.


A) You're a complete moron. A 560 is plenty enough for SC2
B) Liquid cooling is hardly better than air cooling, and only provides benefits when bringing a sandy bridge over 4.5 GHZ, which is totally pointless. In addition, when a liquid cooling system starts to go faulty, you can't turn your computer on, you can just turn down the overclock if your air cooler. You're recommending a 150$ cooler, when a 30$ will accomplish maybe 2fps less in sc2.
C) Why the FUCK would you need raid for SSD? SSD is fast enough as is. SSD's are slightly more unreliable than HDD's, and adding in RAID makes it so much more shotty.
D) Starcraft 2 has a built in 250ms lag, and it's ludicrous to expect more than 40 avg FPS, so I'm not sure how a 120hz monitor will provide 100$ worth of benefit over a 60hz one.
E) Where in fucks name are you finding 200$ i7-2600k?
F) An i5-2500k can handle 720p streaming just fine

Seriously, you ARE an asshole. You tell a guy he made bad purchases while you recommend he spends 500$ more to marginal benefits, not 3X better.

The funny thing is, amidst all the piss-poor advice you gave, you failed to notice the #1 issue with his build. He has a non-k suffix CPU with an aftermarket heatsink and a Z68. The max he can overclock that is 400mhz.

Please, Please, Please stop talking about computers, you're a completly moron


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undyinglight
Profile Joined December 2008
United States611 Posts
December 01 2011 08:31 GMT
#17
I just bought the 1156 version of that same Processor, but it is not a GPU also.
Rise Up!
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
December 01 2011 08:34 GMT
#18
On December 01 2011 17:31 undyinglight wrote:
I just bought the 1156 version of that same Processor, but it is not a GPU also.


Why would you buy LGA1156 when LGA1155 is the same price and performs much better?

On December 01 2011 16:14 th2pun1sh3r wrote:+ Show Spoiler +
going to explain why this build is bad - just my 2c's sorry

1. Cheap cpu. Why spend 150 when u can go 200 and get i2600k
2. Bad heatsink. Why spend 100$ On something that won't do shit when u can get a quiet liquid cooling H7 corsair kit.
3. Only 60 hz monitor. Why not spend 100 more and get the 120hz model from asus.. trust me it makes a big difference.
4. Solid state why not get 2 and put in raid 0.
5. graphics card eh its okay
6. Case looks stupid.



I know im an asshole but you needed to hear the truth.

quick edit: I know some noob is gonna say "im on a budget durrr" well if ur gonna spend 1k on a computer u might as well spend 1500 and get a 3x better computer.


Complete idiot.

A core i7 2700k is $74, I guess this must be a cheap CPU.
Golgotha
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Korea (South)8418 Posts
December 01 2011 08:57 GMT
#19
i have that GPU! i fking love it. but it's a bit hot and loud. so maybe u should get the MSI one.
Manifesto7
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Osaka27174 Posts
December 01 2011 10:08 GMT
#20
Enjoy your new rig what you have will be fine. Dont listen to the morons.
ModeratorGodfather
FoBuLouS
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States570 Posts
December 01 2011 12:43 GMT
#21
I just got the same video card and monitor as you this weekend! Awesome stuff!

There was actually a 120GB SSD for $120 after rebate on newegg.
dbosworld
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States317 Posts
December 01 2011 15:09 GMT
#22
Thanks guys <3
Former CAL-I/CPL CounterStrike Player - Halo1PC CPL/CAL Player
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