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When using this resource, please read FragKrag's opening post. The Tech Support forum regulars have helped create countless of desktop systems without any compensation. The least you can do is provide all of the information required for them to help you properly.
CuraOh
Profile Joined November 2010
Chile81 Posts
August 02 2011 01:12 GMT
#9001
it good this mobo for overclocking ?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128501
i know that its sold out but the price its 80 and other site have it at 80 like amazon
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
August 02 2011 01:14 GMT
#9002
Define "good." Will you reach near 5GHz? No. A mild 4.4GHz overclock? Probably achievable.
Gattaca.usa
Profile Joined October 2010
131 Posts
August 02 2011 01:17 GMT
#9003
is it worth it to get 8GB of ram? or should I spend the extra $20 in a better GPU? I plan on getting a 6850.

Also is this MOBO sufficient to overclock to about 4.5GHz?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.660723
FabledIntegral
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States9232 Posts
August 02 2011 01:27 GMT
#9004
On August 02 2011 09:50 deathr0w wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 02 2011 07:43 FabledIntegral wrote:
On August 02 2011 07:33 deathr0w wrote:
Ideas of this build

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=12093409




You have an older gen i5, which is at the same pricepoint as the new i5's but not even close to as good. It really depends what you're looking for. You'd get much more performance out of an i5 2400 or an i5 2500k if you'd like to overclock. Processors are also much cheaper if you live near a Fry's or Microcenter rather than newegg. You'd consequently need a different socket (particularly the 1155). However, it'd be nice to know what you're using the setup for in particular (mostly gaming?), what your budget is, etc.

This power supply is a better make (essentially a remake) of the one you listed http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020, although you can definitely find a cheaper one that's still of high quality.



Could you possibly make a build for me off Newegg?

This comp is for gaming and I'd prefer it to be around the $1000 range.


Go with SkyR's build, he helped me build my own computer, and honestly I'd say at least 50% of my computer knowledge has come literally from this thread (not just him, but I'd garner he's the most knowledgeable of all posters, with the exception maybe of Myrmidon tying him). The rest is coming from personal experience and reading a lot of articles online when I'm bored at work .
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 01:35:45
August 02 2011 01:34 GMT
#9005
On August 02 2011 10:17 Gattaca.usa wrote:
is it worth it to get 8GB of ram? or should I spend the extra $20 in a better GPU? I plan on getting a 6850.

Also is this MOBO sufficient to overclock to about 4.5GHz?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.660723


Yes most boards are sufficient for such an overclock. Whether it's worth it is subjective and what you should do is also subjective and also depends on what you are trying to accomplish. More RAM can always be added later if you are in need of more whereas changing the graphics card is a much bigger investment.
epikAnglory
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States1120 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 01:36:04
August 02 2011 01:35 GMT
#9006
On August 02 2011 10:17 Gattaca.usa wrote:
is it worth it to get 8GB of ram? or should I spend the extra $20 in a better GPU? I plan on getting a 6850.

Also is this MOBO sufficient to overclock to about 4.5GHz?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.660723

I would get the 8 GB (makes me feel better when friends My Computer>Properties, but again let me TL DR for you what people are going to respond:
Unless you are going into video editting and photoshop, 4 GB should be enough, spend the $20 on something better.

EDIT: Damn it SkyR always gets there before my TL DR posts
710+ Posts with a Probe Icon =D
JingleHell
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States11308 Posts
August 02 2011 01:38 GMT
#9007
Like skyR said... you can buy more RAM later as needed. Better to buy the better GPU if you want/need it at the beginning of the build, and add more memory if you end up needing it.

If you end up buying the RAM and needing more GPU, you're kind of screwed, they don't sell a fraction of one of those.
Gattaca.usa
Profile Joined October 2010
131 Posts
August 02 2011 01:41 GMT
#9008
I think I'm just going to buy this combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.684216

It is only $10 more than http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.684226

BUT I get a 6870 and still 8GB of RAM.

also, is an overclock on an i5 2500k to 4.5 - 4.9 GHz noticeable over a 2400 or 2500 stock?

I plan on playing SC2 1900x1200 and streaming at a decent quality.
epikAnglory
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States1120 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 01:46:52
August 02 2011 01:45 GMT
#9009
Is an i5 clocked at ~4.6 GHz noticably better than an i5 clocked at ~3.2 GHz? Especially with the stream, it will obviously make a difference. The only time you probably won't notice is when you are just browsing around on TL and Facebook, or maybe light gaming on low settings. Higher clock speed is faster, though that may not always be the case, since they are both Intel Core i5s, it is.
710+ Posts with a Probe Icon =D
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
August 02 2011 01:46 GMT
#9010
Both oft hose bundles sort of suck...

6850 for $155: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150505
8GB for $45: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311
Total = $200

Yes, an overclocked 2500k is noticeable over a stock processor depending on the task: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/core-i7-2600k-990x_9.html#sect2

With a core i5 2400, you would be running 4 cores at 3.1GHz. With an overclocked 2500k, you would be running 4 cores at 4.5GHz or whatever value you end up picking.
Gattaca.usa
Profile Joined October 2010
131 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 01:55:10
August 02 2011 01:51 GMT
#9011
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.684216

I can get that for $220 then the $30 MIR puts it at $190. But then I get a 6870.


EDIT: What do you guys think of this combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.693976 ?

I like the challenger case. is that PSU sufficient for a 2500k OC and a 6870??
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
August 02 2011 02:43 GMT
#9012
Yes, it's sufficient.
FabledIntegral
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States9232 Posts
August 02 2011 03:04 GMT
#9013
On August 02 2011 10:35 epikAnglory wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 02 2011 10:17 Gattaca.usa wrote:
is it worth it to get 8GB of ram? or should I spend the extra $20 in a better GPU? I plan on getting a 6850.

Also is this MOBO sufficient to overclock to about 4.5GHz?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.660723

I would get the 8 GB (makes me feel better when friends My Computer>Properties, but again let me TL DR for you what people are going to respond:
Unless you are going into video editting and photoshop, 4 GB should be enough, spend the $20 on something better.

EDIT: Damn it SkyR always gets there before my TL DR posts


Haha TLDR stands for too long didn't read, but your TLDR is longer than your initial post^^.
epikAnglory
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States1120 Posts
August 02 2011 04:00 GMT
#9014
On August 02 2011 12:04 FabledIntegral wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 02 2011 10:35 epikAnglory wrote:
On August 02 2011 10:17 Gattaca.usa wrote:
is it worth it to get 8GB of ram? or should I spend the extra $20 in a better GPU? I plan on getting a 6850.

Also is this MOBO sufficient to overclock to about 4.5GHz?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.660723

I would get the 8 GB (makes me feel better when friends My Computer>Properties, but again let me TL DR for you what people are going to respond:
Unless you are going into video editting and photoshop, 4 GB should be enough, spend the $20 on something better.

EDIT: Damn it SkyR always gets there before my TL DR posts


Haha TLDR stands for too long didn't read, but your TLDR is longer than your initial post^^.

My TLDR actually represents what the majority is going to recommend / how everyone is going to respond to this comment lol. =D
710+ Posts with a Probe Icon =D
YummyBlaBla
Profile Joined August 2009
Canada72 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 04:46:24
August 02 2011 04:43 GMT
#9015
Hello! I would like to request a computer build here since you all are very knowledgable about this. :D

What is your budget?
Probably max $1000. I'm willing to spend a bit more for performance wise and durability since I won't be upgrading my computer for a long time.

What is your resolution?
1920 x 1080.

What are you using it for?

Casual gaming. Recording music. All the light stuff, but I would like to have good graphics (medium setting) to play SC2 in and hopefully run Diablo3 smoothly when it comes out.


What is your upgrade cycle?
2+ years. I won't be spending anymore money on the computer once I've built it.

When do you plan on building it?
By September before school would be ideal.

Do you plan on overclocking?

Nope! Sounds too hardcore for me.

Do you need an Operating System?

No. Running on Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit

Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire?
No. Don't know what it is =(

Where are you buying your parts from?
I live in Vancouver, Canada, so I'm buying the parts from NCIX. I see the links you guys provide are from newegg, but I believe they require some shipping fees? I would like to reduce my costs as much as possible, so if newegg provides prices lower than NCIX even with shipping fees, I'll go with newegg.

EDIT: Forgot to mention I already have a monitor, and a 1 TB harddrive
(Western Digital WD Caviar Blue 1TB SATA 6GB/S 7200RPM 32MB Cache 3.5IN Hard Drive OEM)
Thanks a lot guys!
If you pour water into a teapot, it becomes the teapot.
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 04:48:09
August 02 2011 04:47 GMT
#9016
Newegg does not provide lower costs than NCIX or any Canadian retailer. You do not want to be shopping from Newegg ever unless it is an Shellshocker deal. We do link to NCIX for Canadians but with weekly sales and pricematching, you going to have to be more specific on when you are purchasing before we (mainly I since I'm the one that usually does the Canadian builds) recommend a configuration. Recommending a configuration now would be pointless if you don'
t plan on purchasing until the last week of August as sales will have changed and prices of the pricematch will have changed.
deathr0w
Profile Joined January 2011
United States114 Posts
August 02 2011 04:48 GMT
#9017
On August 01 2011 19:07 skyR wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 01 2011 18:13 Korlinni wrote:+ Show Spoiler +
What is your budget?

$1000+/- less is better

What is your resolution?

1680x1050

What are you using it for?

Gaming

What is your upgrade cycle?

2+ years, still rocking the 8800gt(which is dying now)

When do you plan on building it?

month/now if the deal can't wait

Do you plan on overclocking?

I would like to be able to over clock if the need comes.

Do you need an Operating System?

yes, 64bit OS so I can add more ram and all the other good stuff..

Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire?

I don't.

Where are you buying your parts from?

Newegg


Here's an overclockable configuration for $844 capable of playing current and upcoming games on high / maxed settings at 1050p and even capable of doing this at 1080p for most games.

Intel Core i5 2500k & PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK II 500 @ $265 ($245 after mail in rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.691415

Asrock P67 Pro3 @ $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157230

XFX Radeon HD6850 @ $160 ($130 after mail in rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150516

GSkill 2x4GB 1333MHz @ $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231422

Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB - $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

DVD Burner @ $19
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136216

Windows 7 Home Premium x64 @ $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Coolermaster HAF 912 @ $55 ($45 after mail in rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

Xigmatek Gaia @ $30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233082

If you have no intention of ever upgrading to a 1080p before you upgrade this computer and you want to lower your total than you can get a Radeon HD5770 instead for $120: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873 or a similarily performing GTS 450 for $110: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130573

You can also take off the Xigmatek Gaia if you don't mind adding it when you start overclocking.

Show nested quote +
On August 01 2011 18:24 Superpower wrote:
Hey, im just wondering ( im aREAL computer noob, bought my computer premade) can you add all the parts to the computer? Like i go and buy some i7 thing, if thats possible to go and buy can i just get some guy to stick it into the computer? And can this be done with all parts? Thanks


Yes to your first question of adding all the parts to a computer(?). A computer is made up of multiple things such as the processor, motherboard, graphics card, memory, harddrive, and power supply so essentially you can change all of it (I think this is what you're asking?) -_-

No to your adding i7 question. Think of computers as lego or a puzzle as you will. There are multiple pieces and often times, a piece will only fit with one other piece. For an i7 to fit, you need a certain socket motherboard to fit it.



"Sorry, the combo deal is no longer available. " Clicked on the first link and got that
What do you do if your opponent does something weird? Go fucking kill him - Day[9]
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
August 02 2011 04:49 GMT
#9018
If the combo deal is no longer available than get the 2500k and power supply separately:

Core i5 2500k @ $220
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

XFX Core Edition 450 @ $54 ($45 after mail in rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207012
Toss907
Profile Joined March 2011
United States71 Posts
August 02 2011 04:55 GMT
#9019
I have pieced together pretty much all I "think" I need, below is a screen shot of what I think I am going to get from newegg. If anyone has any feedback as to what I am missing or what is a better option please feel free to give me your .04 cents. Thanks!

+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]



Also, my focus of this comp is to play SC2, BF3, stream, pandora and alt+tab with ease while doing a combination of those things!

Is a sound card really needed?
Winning!
zoLo
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States5896 Posts
August 02 2011 05:18 GMT
#9020
On August 02 2011 13:49 skyR wrote:
If the combo deal is no longer available than get the 2500k and power supply separately:

Core i5 2500k @ $220
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

XFX Core Edition 450 @ $54 ($45 after mail in rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207012


I would say get the CPU off Micro Center since it's cheaper.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?sku=200121

Even better if there's a store in the area.
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