Computer Build Resource Thread - Page 1016

On April 07 2012 04:28 kwah wrote:
You can OC on the stock cooler, but it will be worth it putting 50$ into a good aftermarket cooler.

On April 07 2012 04:26 JingleHell wrote:


Well, theoretically you can, but you shouldn't. A cheap cooler like a Xigmatek Gaia or the Hyper 212 Evo is plenty for a moderate OC.

Why Z68 over P67? Do you need the features, or was it just on a stupidly low sale price? You don't need integrated graphics, SSD caching is kinda gimmicky for most people.

And don't forget a mechanical drive, unless you really expect to only need 120GB or are carrying over an HDD.

And actually, I'd get an aftermarket cooler even if I wasn't planning to OC, personally. The Intel box cooler... ugh. I'd rather attach a heatsink with duct tape.

On April 07 2012 04:36 Cerotix wrote:
Part list permalink: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/63pF
Part price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/63pF/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/63pF/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Memory Express)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: ASRock P67 Extreme 4 (B3) ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.88 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($87.29 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 570 1.25GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I ID ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.47 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Thermaltake 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($85.99 @ Vuugo)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222AL/BSBE DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1000.58
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated 2012-04-06 15:30 EDT-0400)

hey guys, this is what im working with right now, expected build date is end of the month. Rig is for gaming (SC2, dota2, LoL, Diablo 3, etc.) and some general work stuff (maybe a bit of light coding, nothing major).
few questions about my build, please though feel free to critique anything else:
- PSU i think is a little too big (wattage wise) for my setup but it's not something i'm very knowledgable about, therefore open to suggestions.
- CPU cooler seems a little expensive to me, I am planning on OC-ing, prb not on the first day I get it but it will happen eventually.
- If I can find enough money to spare in this build somewhere I wouldn't be opposed to a bigger SSD, but I do have lots of HDD space, so it's a bit of a luxury i think.

The timing of buying this may be pretty close with the release of the next gen of processors, although I don't know if they will be at a similar price range to the i5-2500k to fit within my $1000 budget.

On April 07 2012 04:48 tenklavir wrote:
Hey guys, here's a build I've been pricing out for a bit. It may seem a bit high, but I'm on a 5-year upgrade cycle so pretty much once I buy a system, I don't touch it for 5 years. If for some reason I do need to upgrade something, LGA 2011 and PCIe-3.0 will be around for quite some time.

CPU: Intel Core i7-3820 Sandy Bridge-E 3.6GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 2011 130W Quad-Core
CPU cooler: ARCTIC COOLING ACFZI30 120mm Fluid Dynamic Freezer i30 Intel CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASUS Rampage IV Gene LGA 2011 Intel X79
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Hard drive: Intel 520 Series Cherryville SSDSC2CW120A3K5 2.5" 120GB SATA III
Vid card: EVGA 01G-P3-1561-AR GeForce GTX 560 Ti FPB (Fermi) 1GB
PSU: PC Power and Cooling Silencer Mk II 750W High Performance 80PLUS Silver
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit
I already have case, optical, input devices etc.

Total including shipping and all of Newegg's combo deals, etc.: $1,320
(There's also $45 to be reclaimed in mail-in rebates but I don't count those since you're lucky to ever actually receive it)

I will likely add a second vid card in the future in SLI and will definitely take advantage of OCing the Sandy Bridge-E and memory, hence the beefed-up PSU.

On April 07 2012 04:53 iTzSnypah wrote:


There is absolutely no reason to use LGA 2011, Especially if you don't OC (you cant with 3820) and don't have an enthusiast budget.

On April 07 2012 04:59 tenklavir wrote:


You can OC since the core multiplier can be adjusted to several different presets. Also I do have an enthusiast budget!

Edit: I forget SB-E also has 125MHz and 166MHz preset "gear ratios" so you can tune a bit better than Intel's presets if you put in the time

On April 07 2012 04:41 micronesia wrote:

I will bring over SATA HD's from my current PC also.

I'd like to be able to work with the thing without the GPU if at all possible.

From the sound of it I should get the Hyper 212 Evo. Thinking of playing it safe with a bigger psu in case I want to add/upgrade later. Here's what I've got:

Processor: 2500k: 180$ at Microcenter
Mobo: $85 at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157270
Case: $70 at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129180
RAM 2x4G: $40 Mushkin at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226249
SSD 120G: $125 Mushkin at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226236
GPU 6870: $140 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521
Cooler: $35 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
PSU: $70 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094

Subtotal: 745

On April 07 2012 06:00 skyR wrote:


That's not a $745 subtotal since mail in rebates are not an instant reduction in your total. It needs to be mailed, approved, and processed before a cheque is mailed back to you. This process usually takes months. If you want to factor in mail in rebates, there are much better options.

Memory can be had for less.

Seasonic S12II is good but not worth it at $70 when Antec Earthwatts 650D is currently at $60 and Capstone 550 is better for only $10 more while Capstone 450 is same price if it ever stays in stock.

Get the Hyper 212+ instead of the EVO for ~$10 less.

Get HAF 912 or a less expensive case, spend money elsewhere.





The 3570k will be slightly more expensive than the 2500k plus you'll be paying an early adopter's fee.

Power supply is garbage. Antec Platinum, Earthwatts, High Current Gamer, XFX Core Edition, Corsair TXv2, and so on all are better and can be had at similar pricing.

650w is fine for SLI.

Your memory is overpriced, Mushkins and other GSkill Ripjaws kits are available for ~$40.

DVD Burner is overpriced, there are other ones available for $18 or less.

Asrock P67 Extreme4 is in-store only so if you don't have a CC with it near you than you're going to get another SLI capable board. You should probably reconsider doing SLI.

Noctua NH-D14 is one of the top heatsinks and is a good investment for the long term but from your other choices, you don't seem to be interested in longterm investment so just get a Hyper 212+ for ~$24.

I don't agree with getting a GTX 570, you're much better off with a Radeon HD7850 for less. But both cards are pretty overkill if your primary concern is for Starcraft II, DotA2, and games that don't have demanding graphics.




Silencer Mk II is dated. Capstone is better and should be available at the same price. Though you don't need 750w for overclocking a 3820 and GTX 560 Ti SLI...

Getting a 3820 instead of a 3930k or a 2600k is beyond stupid in most cases, this would be one of them.

PCI-E 3.0 isn't going to help with shitty GTX 560 Ti's in SLI. Let's not forget that doing SLI on an mATX board is also less than ideal.

Building on LGA2011 when you can't afford flagship components is a very very poor decision.

On April 07 2012 20:23 micronesia wrote:
Thanks JingleHell and skyR, I made yet a few more updates to my list to try to finalize it:

processor: 2400k $180 microcenter
mobo: $85 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HIRD50/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
case: $40 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZM7YTA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
RAM: $39 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226249 (unless someone links me to a better deal for ram from a somewhat reputable company that I've actually heard of
SSD: $140 with promo code http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=FzkcUICjEeGLtX6WTPcdwA0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16820147163
GPU: $140 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521
PSU: $50 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
Cooler: $27 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

A couple of those prices assume mail in rebates but it isn't a large difference.

The key differences are I went to a (hopefully) better SSD, saved some money on the case, and saved some money on the psu/cooler

Still not sure what I'll do about the OS... would I be better off shelling out $100 for W7 now, or screwing around with w8 beta and delaying the problem?