EPTI have a case, 500 antec psu, and 4 sticks of 1333 ram. Also have win7
I need a motherboard with usb 3, 560 ti, i5-2400, 64 gb ssd, and 1 tb hd.
Basic need is SCII, WOW, minecraft, Swtor, and photoshop, programming. Resolution 1080p
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SleepTech
United States222 Posts
I have a case, 500 antec psu, and 4 sticks of 1333 ram. Also have win7 I need a motherboard with usb 3, 560 ti, i5-2400, 64 gb ssd, and 1 tb hd. Basic need is SCII, WOW, minecraft, Swtor, and photoshop, programming. Resolution 1080p | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
Pick a H61 or H67 motherboard with USB3. A good option is the Asrock H61M U3S3. Pick the least expensive GTX 560 Ti of your preferred brand. Core i5 2400. Crucial M4 64gb. Wait until HDD prices go back down. | ||
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SleepTech
United States222 Posts
On October 23 2011 15:22 skyR wrote: It sounds like you have everything selected already so what do you need help with? Pick a H61 or H67 motherboard with USB3. A good option is the Asrock H61M U3S3. Pick the least expensive GTX 560 Ti of your preferred brand. Core i5 2400. Crucial M4 64gb. Wait until HDD prices go back down. My main thing was just looking for deals, you guys have a nack for finding amazing deals. I have an idea about things but if I can save $50 or so then thats helpful. | ||
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jacosajh
2919 Posts
And signing on slickdeals/dealcatcher for deal alerts for the rest of the stuff. | ||
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tabbott26
United Kingdom379 Posts
EDIT: I was at the London technology fair yesterday, and a guy from Gigabyte recommended this motherboard - The Z68AP-D3. Does this work with my case or is something else needed?? | ||
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Shauni
4077 Posts
On October 23 2011 14:19 Womwomwom wrote: The permanent fix is in the BIOS level I believe so that might be why your card doesn't shit its pants. Its a commonly reported issue so I think it might be worth a try. All of those AMD cards that crash while running Flash can fix this problem by creating a profile, with the correct memory values, within Catalyst. To be certain its the incorrect memory value, you create a new Catalyst profile, find the text file for that profile (its in C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\ATI\ACE\Profiles), and check the given memory values. PowerPlay will have three states and for cards that crash often, its generally missing a whole digit or something stupid. Needless to say, changing the memory clock to something sensible will generally solve the issue. This also solves the flickering dual monitor ATI Overdrive issue as well. Of course it could be something else but its still worth checking out regardless because it solves a lot of issues AMD cards tend to have. <Profile> <Caste name="Graphics"> <Groups/> <Adapter name="PCI_VEN_1002&DEV_6719&SUBSYS_31211682&REV_00_4&7768020&0&0008A"/> </Caste> <Caste name="Platform"> <Groups/> <Adapter name="PlatformAdapterUDID"/> </Caste> </Profile> How will I know whether that's incorrect or not? | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://damsteri.kuvat.fi/kuvat/6990_review/AA_ASII.png/full) ![[image loading]](http://damsteri.kuvat.fi/kuvat/6990_review/AA_Dirt2_DX9.png/full) ![[image loading]](http://damsteri.kuvat.fi/kuvat/6990_review/AA_Dirt2_DX11.png/full) ![[image loading]](http://damsteri.kuvat.fi/kuvat/6990_review/AA_BFBC2_DX11.png/full) ![[image loading]](http://damsteri.kuvat.fi/kuvat/6990_review/AA_CrysisWH.png/full) I at least haven't ever seen a bench like this, and this might actually be relatively useful for the people considering a 6990, rather than the 1080p benches. An interesting thing to me is that it scales really well with AAing until a certain point when it just stops working alltogether. | ||
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aBstractx
United States287 Posts
XFX Radeon HD6770 @ $110 ($90 after mail in rebate) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150540 This is capable of playing the game on ultra at 1080p so ya this is overkill of a graphics card if you don't plan on upgrading your monitor anytime soon. i bought a new computer monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009341 that gpu is alright right? already bought it but i went back and realized you put that spoiler ^. jw -.- | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On October 23 2011 15:39 SleepTech wrote: My main thing was just looking for deals, you guys have a nack for finding amazing deals. I have an idea about things but if I can save $50 or so then thats helpful. There usually isn't any deals on H61 / H67 boards because they're already pretty inexpensive as is. Also, the core i5 2400 doesn't get much deals either. You'll see a promo code on Newegg from time to time but it happens much less than it does with other processors. The core i5 2500k is $190 which is the same price as the 2400 from Newegg: http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=57962&promoid=1208 The core i5 2320 is $175 which is 100MHz slower than the 2400: http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63959&promoid=1208 Crucial M4 64gb sometimes goes on shellshocker and that's a either you know about it or it's over when you find out. I've only seen the 128gb go on sale for $170 in Canada which happened twice, a few weeks ago. GTX 560 Ti goes on sale from time to time but there aren't any good ones atm that I know of. There was a EVGAGTX 560 Ti -AR for $220 a few weeks ago. | ||
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deathbringer829
United States10 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/CBxdj.jpg) sorry for the quality. may have to zoom in with your browser. let me know what you guys think i would really appreciate it thanks! | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On October 24 2011 02:20 deathbringer829 wrote:+ Show Spoiler + ok so im thinking about building my own computer. turns out to be around 609 dollars for this: + Show Spoiler + sorry for the quality. may have to zoom in with your browser. let me know what you guys think i would really appreciate it thanks! It's a bad build. You have a second generation Phenom processor which is shit in comparison to Intel's offerings. You have a 750w power supply but your motherboard is not capable of SLI, you won't even reach 50% of its capacity. Not to mention Hec isn't that great... The difference between 1600MHz and 1333MHz is negligible. To waste money on memory before your other components which give a greater increase in performance is not a wise decision. | ||
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Cronosc2
Germany108 Posts
os is not needed and atm i play at 1650x1050 so i just want to play mainly sc2 and d3 on maxed settings as cheap as possible ... im confused by all the different parts if they match with each other maybe someone can help me  | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On October 23 2011 22:58 tabbott26 wrote:+ Show Spoiler + Hi there! I'm looking for a new PC, and was wondering if you could assist?
EDIT: I was at the London technology fair yesterday, and a guy from Gigabyte recommended this motherboard - The Z68AP-D3. Does this work with my case or is something else needed?? I'm not from the UK or Europe. Here's a quick overclockable build from Amazon that totals to £674 (without a capture card, I don't know anything about capture cards so can't recommend any) capable of playing the games on reasonably high settings. This is only to give you an idea of what you should be looking for. Someone else familiar with the UK should be able to help you better knowing the pricing and retailers. If you want Nvidia instead than switch to a GTX 560 Ti. If you want to do a multi-GPU configuration than switch to an Asrock Extreme series of boards or another board capable of doing so. If you're doing a multi-GPU configuration, you'll want a ~650w power supply (XFX, Antec, Corsair, Seasonic, and some others are names you should look for). You can switch to a 128gb Crucial M4 if you want. Intel Core i5 2500k @ £170 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-Sandybridge-i5-2500K-Quad-Core-Processor/dp/B004FA8NX2/ XFX Radeon HD6950 1GB @ £184 http://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-Radeon-Dual-Link-Mini-DisplayPort-Graphics/dp/B004LB5AT0 GSkill 2x4GB 1333MHz @ £36 http://www.amazon.co.uk/G-Skill-DDR3-1333-CL9-0-Dual/dp/B004G8KCGO Asrock P67 Pro3 @ £86 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asrock-P67-PRO3-1155-Motherboard/dp/B004R9PCNK/ XFX Core Edition Pro @ £43 http://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-450W-Power-Supply-Unit/dp/B005TDRHV8 Crucial M4 64GB @ £79 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-CT064M4Solid-State-Drive2-Solid/dp/B004W2JKWG Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB @ £51 http://www.amazon.co.uk/SpinPoint-F3-Desktop-HD103SJ-SATA-300/dp/B002YXX6ES Coolermaster Hyper 212+ @ £25 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-Plus/dp/B002G1YPH0 | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
On October 24 2011 02:20 deathbringer829 wrote: ok so im thinking about building my own computer. turns out to be around 609 dollars for this: + Show Spoiler + sorry for the quality. may have to zoom in with your browser. let me know what you guys think i would really appreciate it thanks! Motherboard: BIOSTAR H61MLC http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138340 54.99$ Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz (3.4GHz Turbo Boost) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074 189.99$ Graphics Card: HIS H687FN1GD Radeon HD 6870 1GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161389 164.99$ RAM: Pareema 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820576003 23.49$ Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697 54.99$ Case: XIGMATEK Asgard II http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811815004 29.99$ Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 520W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030 54.99$ Optical Drive: SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-222AB - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151233 16.99$ Total: $590.42$ Outdated but replace with equivalent parts of equivalent prices if necessary. Like currently this graphics card would be a good buy: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131378 Also see if ncix or others have better pricing. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On October 24 2011 02:35 Cronosc2 wrote:+ Show Spoiler + can maybe anyone help me with choosing the right parts or a complete new pc os is not needed and atm i play at 1650x1024 so i just want to play mainly sc2 and d3 on maxed settings as cheap as possible ... im confused by all the different parts if they match with each other maybe someone can help me You didn't specify a budget. If you're looking for the least inexpensive configuration that's main purpose will be playing Starcraft II and Diablo III on max settings at 1650x1050. You'll be looking at something like Pentium G840 / G850 / G860 some H61 motherboard such as the Asrock H61M-VS a Radeon HD6670 / 6670 or similar card some ~400w power supply such as the Corsair CX430 V2 or Antec Earthwatts Green 380D some inexpensive case some 500gb HDD | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
On October 24 2011 02:35 Cronosc2 wrote: can maybe anyone help me with choosing the right parts or a complete new pc os is not needed and atm i play at 1650x1024 so i just want to play mainly sc2 and d3 on maxed settings as cheap as possible ... im confused by all the different parts if they match with each other maybe someone can help me 1650x1024 maxed as cheap as possible? Motherboard: BIOSTAR H61MLC http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138340 54.99$ Processor: Intel Pentium G620 Sandy Bridge 2.6GHz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116399 72.99$ Graphics Card: HIS H685FN1GD Radeon HD 6850 1GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161384 144.99$ RAM: Pareema 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820576003 23.49$ Hard Drive: HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB 7200 RPM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145299 39.99$ Case: XIGMATEK Asgard II http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811815004 29.99$ Power Supply: CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 V2 430W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026 44.99$ Optical Drive: SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-222AB - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151233 16.99$ Total: $428.42 Not going to max CPU settings for SC2 though but you experience so much diminishing returns for that it's not worth it. Outdated but replace with equivalent. To be honest though that graphics card is probably too much, this is probably enough and at a good price: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161379 | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Cronosc2
Germany108 Posts
i can go to around 550€ ~ so much activity :D i like !  | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
On October 24 2011 02:53 Cronosc2 wrote: thanks for replies ^^ i can go to around 550€ ~ so much activity :D i like ! Oh I missed your country, I love making builds for europeans! How about this: http://www3.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=50377&agid=1617 http://www3.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=46914&agid=1603 http://www3.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=50143&agid=707 http://www3.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=50576&agid=631 http://www3.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=28151&agid=689 http://www3.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=30074&agid=1627 http://www3.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=47362&agid=699 http://www3.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=38042&agid=1192 Total: 350,51€ and 3.99€ in shipping Check mindfactory though, it's possible they're cheaper If you can't wait for Merc, this case: http://www3.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=43210&agid=631 Or this case: http://www3.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=49193&agid=635 Are both good alternatives. | ||
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