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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Cerotix
Canada121 Posts
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wishless
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I'm planning to get a new computer for Diablo 3. I read an old thread that suggested the build below for a US$1400 budget. Could anyone advise on whether the build is still up to date, or if I could get better now for my budget. Motherboard: Asrock P67 Extreme4 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157229 159.99$ Processor: Intel Core i5-2500k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072 219.99$ CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065 26.99$ Graphics Card: SAPPHIRE 100311-2SR Radeon HD 6970 2GB x2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102918 329.99$ x 2 = 659.98$ Crossfire bridge(if not bundled with the cards): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814999002 10.99$ RAM: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220569 49.99$ Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697 54.99$ Case: Cooler Master 690 II Advanced http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119216 89.99$ Power Supply: Rosewill BRONZE Series RBR1000-M 1000W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182188 129.99$ Optical Drive: SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-222AB - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151233 16.99$ Total: $1,419.89 Suggested Resolution: 2560x1440, 5760x1080 eyefinity My answers to the standard questions: + Show Spoiler + What is your budget? US$1400 What is your resolution? 1920x1080 What are you using it for? Gaming: Diablo 3, SC2, other MMOs/strategy games coming out in the next 2-3 years What is your upgrade cycle? 3 years When do you plan on building it? First half of Apr 2012 Do you plan on overclocking? No Do you need an Operating System? Yes Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? Not unless recommended! Where are you buying your parts from? Singapore Thanks!  | ||
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Rollin
Australia1552 Posts
On April 25 2012 00:44 wishless wrote: Hi all, I'm planning to get a new computer for Diablo 3. I read an old thread that suggested the build below for a US$1400 budget. Could anyone advise on whether the build is still up to date, or if I could get better now for my budget. My answers to the standard questions: + Show Spoiler + What is your budget? US$1400 What is your resolution? 1920x1080 What are you using it for? Gaming: Diablo 3, SC2, other MMOs/strategy games coming out in the next 2-3 years What is your upgrade cycle? 3 years When do you plan on building it? First half of Apr 2012 Do you plan on overclocking? No Do you need an Operating System? Yes Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? Not unless recommended! Where are you buying your parts from? Singapore Thanks! Firstly, that build is designed around an overclocking build, which will have large gains in RTS, and in some MMOs. Generally MMO and RTS titles tend to have lower graphical requirements, so consider dropping to a single card configuration, which will only really hurt you in demanding 3d graphical games, and if you don't crank up the anti-aliasing past 4x, should be pretty much good for max settings. So the changes I would make (if you are set on not OCing): Motherboard: Cheap h61 or h67 depending on whether or not you want sata III support. CPU: 2500/2500k whichever is cheaper, 2500k if there is little to no margin. GPU: One of 7850/7870 PSU: A quality 450-600 watt unit RAM: Cheapest 2x4GB 1333 or 1600 mHz ram, rated speed makes no useful difference to non-niche uses SSD: Whatever flavour is popular right now, I'm a little out of the loop (GET ONE!) No cpu cooler (only required for overclocking, or if you need an uber silent pc. Note GPU noise>>>CPU noise, so don't bother if you aren't doing anything special with the GPU cooling) No bridge. I would get a less expensive case, but this is personal preference as a good case can last half a lifetime. | ||
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MisterFred
United States2033 Posts
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TheMooseHeed
United Kingdom535 Posts
Super Flower 400W Golden Green Pro 80plus | ||
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Medrea
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TheMooseHeed
United Kingdom535 Posts
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Shauni
4077 Posts
On April 25 2012 03:07 TheMooseHeed wrote: So I wouldnt have to worry about the power supply losing power later down the line and not being enough? The components decay and will slowly output less wattage. All PSUs suffer from this. The fan usually give up way before this happen enough to impact your build. We're talking 10-20 years here for a quality PSU depending on heat. | ||
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poundcakes
Norway239 Posts
Here's my build that I'm planning on purchasing soon: GPU: EVGA GEFORCE GTX 680 CPU: INTEL CORE I5 2500K Cooling: NOCTUA NH-D14 SSD: INTEL 520 SERIES 2.5" 120GB SSD HDD: WESTERN DIGITAL CAVIAR GREEN 2TB Mobo: ASUS P8Z77-V Z77 S-1155 RAM: CORSAIR 8GB DDR3 XMS3 1333MHZ (2x4GB) Case: FRACTAL DESIGN MIDITOWER DEFINE R3 USB3 PSU: SEASONIC M12 II 620W | ||
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MisterFred
United States2033 Posts
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Wabbit
United States1028 Posts
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
On April 25 2012 04:30 poundcakes wrote: I'm still conflicted on whether slightly better stock performance and PCI-3 support (so I can SLI my GTX 680 without bottlenecking in a couple years) from a 3570K or the lower price and the in general better overclocking you get from a 2500K for just gaming (which is what I am doing) is better. Anyone have suggestions? + Show Spoiler + Here's my build that I'm planning on purchasing soon: GPU: EVGA GEFORCE GTX 680 CPU: INTEL CORE I5 2500K Cooling: NOCTUA NH-D14 SSD: INTEL 520 SERIES 2.5" 120GB SSD HDD: WESTERN DIGITAL CAVIAR GREEN 2TB Mobo: ASUS P8Z77-V Z77 S-1155 RAM: CORSAIR 8GB DDR3 XMS3 1333MHZ (2x4GB) Case: FRACTAL DESIGN MIDITOWER DEFINE R3 USB3 PSU: SEASONIC M12 II 620W I'm agreed with the above two replies. [edit: wait I misread your post whoops] I wouldn't particularly suggest thinking about SLI GTX 680s in a Fractal Design R3, though I'm sure it'd be okay with a fan in the side slot and maybe the top opened up...maybe defeating the purpose of having such a chassis but oh well. | ||
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Wabbit
United States1028 Posts
EE cards generally go well with sound dampened cases don't they? | ||
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vijeze
Netherlands719 Posts
I'm hoping you can help me, as I am rather clueless.! What is your budget? About 400, max 500 EUROS (!) What is your resolution? 1680x1050 would be my general resolution. Might go for up to 1920*1080 if the budget allows it. What are you using it for? I'll be using it for games such as Starcraft 2, Diablo 3, Guild Wars 2 and numerous other games which should be comparible to GW2 What is your upgrade cycle? semi-yearly, but for now it doesn't matter! When do you plan on building it? Next thursday I get the money to be able to buy it, so about that time. Do you plan on overclocking? Not per sé! Do you need an Operating System? Yep, I own w7 x64 and x32 Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? If the budget allows it, otherwise; Nope! Where are you buying your parts from? I live in the Netherlands, I think that is all you need to know, as long as they can send it to me... I don't really mind! I own: A mouse, keyboard, headset and a monitor. | ||
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Shauni
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On April 25 2012 05:36 vijeze wrote: Hey TL! I'm hoping you can help me, as I am rather clueless.! What is your budget? About 400, max 500 EUROS (!) What is your resolution? 1680x1050 would be my general resolution. Might go for up to 1920*1080 if the budget allows it. What are you using it for? I'll be using it for games such as Starcraft 2, Diablo 3, Guild Wars 2 and numerous other games which should be comparible to GW2 What is your upgrade cycle? semi-yearly, but for now it doesn't matter! When do you plan on building it? Next thursday I get the money to be able to buy it, so about that time. Do you plan on overclocking? Not per sé! Do you need an Operating System? Yep, I own w7 x64 and x32 Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? If the budget allows it, otherwise; Nope! Where are you buying your parts from? I live in the Netherlands, I think that is all you need to know, as long as they can send it to me... I don't really mind! I own: A mouse, keyboard, headset and a monitor. Your answer didn't make it clear, so I didn't include w7, the budget kind of doesn't allow it anyway... hardwareversand.de: BitFenix Merc Beta 31,61 € ASRock H61DE/S3, Sockel 1155, ATX 58,13 € Intel Core i3-2100 Box, LGA1155 102,50 € Seagate Barracuda 7200 500GB SATA 6GB's 65,76 € 2GB Kingston ValueRAM PC3-10667U CL9 (2x) 24,72 € Samsung SH-D163C SATA schwarz 12,15 € HIS HD 6870 IceQ X GDDR5 1024MB Native HDMI 2xDVI 2xMiniDP 143,48 € Super Flower 400W Golden Green Pro 80plus 57,06 € sum = 495,41 € + Shipping costs + 4,99 € = 500,40 € You'll probably have to pay a few euro extra to ship it to Netherlands, I think it's 10 € instead of 5 € | ||
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Rachnar
France1526 Posts
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Shauni
4077 Posts
On April 25 2012 07:30 Rachnar wrote: why get a gtx460 when you can have an hd6870 at the same price on that website? Fixed it. You're right, 6870 is slightly better. I sorted after manufacturer so must have missed that. The 460 should be a bit cheaper than that normally. | ||
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BeMannerDuPenner
Germany5638 Posts
i5-2500k 180€ asrock z77 pro4 100€ 430W be quiet! Pure Power CM L8 54€ HR-02 macho 35€ Gigabyte GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Cores 235€ 8GB G.Skill RipjawsX DDR3-1600 DIMM CL9 Dual Kit 38€ LG Electronics GH22NS90 SATA DVD+-R/RW bulk 15€ looks good? only thing im still unsure about is the case. antec p280, nzxt phantom, CM 690 II advanced would be my current list. ( got recommended the 550d before but various people said its too expensive here @ 125€ for what it does) | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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