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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On August 21 2011 12:02 marroccooo wrote: You guys are great! Am I gonna have any problems with cooling with that build? Were you planning to keep it in a working brick oven? Otherwise, no. | ||
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marroccooo
6 Posts
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On August 21 2011 12:05 marroccooo wrote: haha just trying to cover my bases since ive never done this before. No problem. But no, that's not a build that will have issues unless your ambient temp sucks, you cover the intakes, and put it over a buffet warmer. | ||
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spybreak
United States684 Posts
On August 21 2011 10:37 guMmiwormz wrote: I'm looking to buy a premade or custom pc, but i don't know where to start. I know everyone's going to tell me to build my own except I'm confident I would mess something up somewhere along the lines. Are there any affordable places to buy prebuilt or custom pc's? EDIT: I quoted the wrong person lol To piggyback on what Molyd mentioned, there are TONS of tutorials on how to build a computer. One of the many helpful videos is the tutorial from newegg. Part 1 Choosing components: + Show Spoiler + Part 2 Building it + Show Spoiler + Part 3 Post Build, installation of OS and other stuff + Show Spoiler + These videos are fairly recent too (2011). There are many more video tutorials out there but I feel this one got me excited the most to start thinking about building my own pc. | ||
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guMmiwormz
United States312 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + Budget: $800 Resolution: 1280 x 1024 , however I'm not sure whether I will be getting a larger monitor in the future. Use: Gaming -to be able to play SC II/ Lol without lag and any future games that come out. Upgrade Cycle: Looking to not upgrade for 2-3 years. When: Now. Overclocking: No Second GPU: No OS: No. Where: newegg.com i assume, unless there are better prices somewhere else. Thanks. Help is greatly appreciated. | ||
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Aevum
Canada27 Posts
![[image loading]](http://www.111design.net/DTR/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSCF0015.jpg) I would have the same setup. I am concerned about if the fan would fight the PSU for air and prevent it from getting what it needs to work. Advice? | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
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pey24
United States8 Posts
On August 20 2011 15:03 skyR wrote: If you don't want to overclock than you would remove the Xigmatek Gaia and get the core i5 2400 and a h67 or h61 motherboard instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157236 You can check if your school is part of the MSDNAA program here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/academic/dd861349 If you're going into an engineering or computer field than you will most likely qualify. Thank you skyR, Thank you all of you in this community this is my final build that i think i will order it on this Monday( after go to bank and check about window 7 at school ) Core i5 2400 @ $190 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074 Asrock H61M U3S3 @ $75 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157236 GSkill 2x4GB 1333MHz @ $45 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424 GIGABYTE GV-R695OC-1GD Radeon HD 6950 @ $240 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125385 Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB @ $60 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185 Antec High Current Gamer 520 @ $59 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371047 Coolermaster HAF 912 @ $55 ($45 after mail in rebate) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233 DVD Burner @ $19 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136238 ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5 HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen Monitor @ $169( $159 after MIR) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236052 Total = $ 912 before rebate what u guys think? approved? PS one last question for noob like me, should i go for GIGABYTE Radeon HD 6950? or lower? according to this build. PS last semester(Spring) I have access to MSDNAA tho, hope i can get it again this semester. PS Keyboard = still have time to think about it >.< Thank you guys ^^ | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
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spybreak
United States684 Posts
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aznguyen316
United States36 Posts
Anyone have suggestions similar to Pey's build but in a Small form factor? Does not have to be super small, but I dunno, Shuttle small but can fit a 6950? Thanks! | ||
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pey24
United States8 Posts
On August 21 2011 13:01 aznguyen316 wrote: Pey, build looks good.. I might have to copy that. I wonder how the 6870 compares to the 6950, I hear the 6870 is a good power:cost ratio, however I just began looking into builds. Anyone have suggestions similar to Pey's build but in a Small form factor? Does not have to be super small, but I dunno, Shuttle small but can fit a 6950? Thanks! @ aznguyen316 http://www.hwcompare.com/6107/radeon-hd-6870-vs-radeon-hd-6950/ here what i read b4 i go for 6950. i'm not sure this would help or not. >.< | ||
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Doz
United States145 Posts
What is your budget? $1200-$1400 What is your resolution? 1x1980*1080 HDMI, 1x1440*900 DVI (I currently use 2x 1440*900 monitors, would like to have a larger primary monitor. If it's less than optimal to run a configuration in this way, I can take 1 monitor to work and the other is getting hung on a wall in my living room regardless on my old rig) What are you using it for? I'd like to have the capacity to game at Ultra settings (mostly SC2), FRAPS, and stream at the same time, while running SC2gears, iTunes, Skype and a number of other programs in the background all at the same time. I also do video editing work with Sony Vegas, mostly gaming videos. What is your upgrade cycle? Extended, typically 3-4 years minimum. This rig is currently working towards its fifth year, I was a broke college student for a long time :/ When do you plan on building it? End of September Do you plan on overclocking? No, I don't have any experience in doing this. However, I'm relatively technically capable, so if this would help me down the road squeeze additional performance from the machine once it's aged a bit then yes I could do it. Considering I mostly just game though, I had it in mind to simply be SLI ready and just adding on a new GPU should the need ever arise. Do you need an Operating System? Yes, gonna run Windows 7 64-bit Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? See overclocking. Where are you buying your parts from? Newegg.com Additional Comments: Need a new case (Antec 900 will do just fine), 1x 1TB HD for storage and High-def playback, 1x80-120GB HD for applications, and of course the OS. Planning on recycling my current DVD burner drive. Thanks a lot!!! I definitely need the help | ||
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epikAnglory
United States1120 Posts
i7 2600 ATI 6870 or GTX 560 TI 8 GB DDR3 RAM Without overclocking, you could easily make a build to fit all your needs and budget. Good combos on i7 2600: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductCombos.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071&SubCategory=343&SortField=0&PageSize=10&page=1 | ||
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Ashby
Australia204 Posts
I'm looking to upgrade my PC, I'm from Australia so please use http://www.ple.com.au for pricing  I have a Thermaltake 850w Powersupply and Cooler Master hyper 212+ heatsink that i will reuse in my new build along with my Antec 1200 case. I would like a 120GB sata 3 SSD if my budget can allow it. If it is impossible to put it in for under $800 or just above $800 then I will leave it out. And when picking an SSD I would rather not touch OCZ as I just had an OCZ vertex 2 refunded as it died along with a lot of other people's SSD's dieing on forums. Even if they have improved I don't want to give them my money for the amount of headache I went through in getting it refunded. Corsair or Intel I've heard are reliable when it comes to SSD brands? Thanks a lot to whoever helps. My Budget? $700 - $800 My Resolution? 1920 x 1080 on a 27" samsung monitor. I run a second monitor (samsung 21") for backround things like itunes youtube etc. but I don't use the second monitor for playing games. What am I using it for? Mainly for games. SC2, D3, Hon/Dota 2, all on max settings or close to max. I don't plan on using antialising or any of that stuff. Don't see a point when the difference isn't much for the amount of FPS drop. What is my upgrade cycle? 3 years When do I plan to build it? Within a month or two. Do I plan on overclocking? Yes, if my budget allows for it, since I have a decent PSU and case with good cooling, I will most likely OC my CPU and OC my GPU a tad unless it is factory OC'd then I probably wont touch the GPU. Do I need an Operating System? Nope. Do I plan to add a second GPU for crossfire/SLI? Yes, there is a good chance that in a year or two when prices come down I may grab another GPU that is exactly the same as my GPU to run in SLI. I do not plan to go Tri SLI or quad, just dual SLI. Where am I buying my parts from? http://www.ple.com.au or http://www.austin.net.au Overall Ple is cheaper on average, and i reckon if I can get everything from ple from their store I will get a slight discount, so unless Austin is a good amount cheaper just stick with PLE. | ||
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marroccooo
6 Posts
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Hereticus
12 Posts
I'm going to build new Pc soon but i have a little problem with mobo for CPU i'm going with i5-2500K http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072 for Graphic i think Gigabyte GTX 570 SOC http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125382 I'm planning to OC cpu up to 4,2 GHz and get 1600 (8,8,8) RAM since i get Gigabyte graphic i was thinking of gigabyte Mobo and for now i chose Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128512 (its a good price and has Toms Hardware recommendation) but i'm still not sure. I think that anywhere around 150$ for a mobo is ok for me, Asrocks are not an option since most of them does not OC very well. I would appreciate any other Mobo options and opinions about this one. Thanks for all replies in advance | ||
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Gattaca.usa
131 Posts
I know the Cooler Master Hyper 212+ is great performance/$$ but I'm looking to spend a little more on better cooling. I'm looking to spend around $50-$80. Liquid Cooling: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100008008&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True&CompareItemList=575|35-181-010^35-181-010-TS,35-209-049^35-209-049-TS,35-181-015^35-181-015-TS HSF http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010110574 1370926061&bop=And&CompareItemList=574|35-608-018^35-608-018-TS,35-106-150^35-106-150-TS,35-233-029^35-233-029-04#,35-181-011^35-181-011-TS any thoughts or suggestions would be great! | ||
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nam nam
Sweden4672 Posts
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Hereticus
12 Posts
Edit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100008008&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True&CompareItemList=575|35-181-010^35-181-010-TS,35-209-049^35-209-049-TS,35-181-015^35-181-015-TS those "compact" wc units while quite efficient tend to be quite loud Edit2: from my experience, Noctua NH-D14 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018 is as efficient as CORSAIR H80 WCU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181016 while at the same time being cheaper and more quiet (those fans are big but slow so they don't make so much noise, Corsairs Fans at the same time are faster and need to be bolted to the case) but like i said, I'm Noctua's fanboy xD | ||
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