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FabledIntegral
United States9232 Posts
On November 10 2011 07:00 skyR wrote: Mushkin. Care to elaborate on why? I know 1333MHz vs 1600MHz generally has a negligible effect, but it doesn't mean 1600 isn't better especially if you try to squeeze out every extra inch. Since he's getting a 2500k chances are his mobo will support it. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
On November 10 2011 07:46 FabledIntegral wrote: Care to elaborate on why? I know 1333MHz vs 1600MHz generally has a negligible effect, but it doesn't mean 1600 isn't better especially if you try to squeeze out every extra inch. Since he's getting a 2500k chances are his mobo will support it. Especially as every time people link the 1333 vs 1600 comparison anandtech made that says the difference is neglicible, anandtech reviewer himself in the conclusion says that 1600 offers best benefit for the money <.< And assuming the kingston ram is 1.5v it definitely is the one you want to choose, it's a better brand as well | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
Kingston is 1.65v, Mushkin is 1.5v. If you want guaranteed 1600MHz at 1.65v than you're welcome to get Kingston kit. | ||
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FabledIntegral
United States9232 Posts
On November 10 2011 07:53 skyR wrote: Kingston being a better brand is highly subjective. Kingston is 1.65v, Mushkin is 1.5v. If you want guaranteed 1600MHz at 1.65v than you're welcome to get Kingston kit. I actually searched for the voltage but couldn't find it on the ncixus site. Did you look it up elsewhere or did you just know? | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
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FabledIntegral
United States9232 Posts
On November 10 2011 07:56 skyR wrote: HyperX is 1.65v Mmmmk thx | ||
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ChefStarCraft
Canada350 Posts
$2000 is what I want to sink into a top of the line gaming computer. I want it to have the newest/best CPU, Graphics cards, duel GPU, and max overclocking available, so I don't have to upgrade for a long time. I don't know a single thing to do when building a computer, so having it assembled before delivery is what I require. I'm looking for a trusted, and consistent company. Recommended computer models with links, and opinions would be, oh so very helpful. Thanks a bunch in advance !, | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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FabledIntegral
United States9232 Posts
On November 10 2011 09:24 ChefStarCraft wrote: Hello, I was hoping I could get some suggestions and opinions on a new computer. $2000 is what I want to sink into a top of the line gaming computer. I want it to have the newest/best CPU, Graphics cards, duel GPU, and max overclocking available, so I don't have to upgrade for a long time. I don't know a single thing to do when building a computer, so having it assembled before delivery is what I require. I'm looking for a trusted, and consistent company. Recommended computer models with links, and opinions would be, oh so very helpful. Thanks a bunch in advance !, Are you sure you really want to do that? Most here would advise against it. In a few years, your $2000 rig will be inferior to a $700 one most likely. The price/performance gain at that price point is atrocious. Also, prebuilts themselves are atrocious, generally. Alienware is a fairly reputably company, although they overcharge up the ass. But if you go with them, your $2,000 computer could have been prebuilt for $1,200 etc. so realize it's a pretty shitty deal. Although as SkyR said, the NCIX assembly option for $50 is most likely the best for you. You should probably not go beyond the $1,200 price point imo, as the gains are just so diminishing beyond that you're essentially throwing money in the garbage. This is also coming from someone who has, at one point, possessed a $2,500 Dell gaming rig. | ||
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beefhamburger
United States3962 Posts
Next part!: 560 Ti + lifetime warranty $250 or 560 Ti + 3 yr warranty + Batman AA game $240 Without the game I'd choose the lifetime warranty one for sure. But since I hear the Batman game is pretty good, I wanted an opinion on the likelihood of these cards failing after 3 years and actually needing the lifetime warranty. Also, for the Coolermaster Haf 912, how many and which, if any, case fans does it come with? Just so I can buy more fans now if I need them. | ||
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FabledIntegral
United States9232 Posts
On November 10 2011 09:38 beefhamburger wrote: Thanks for explaining why you thought the Mushkin was better skyr. It helps a lot. Next part!: 560 Ti + lifetime warranty $250 or 560 Ti + 3 yr warranty + Batman AA game $240 Without the game I'd choose the lifetime warranty one for sure. But since I hear the Batman game is pretty good, I wanted an opinion on the likelihood of these cards failing after 3 years and actually needing the lifetime warranty. Also, for the Coolermaster Haf 912, how many and which, if any, case fans does it come with? Just so I can buy more fans now if I need them. Well what's your upgrade cycle? If your'e going to get a new card in 3-4 years anyways, it's probably not worth it. | ||
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beefhamburger
United States3962 Posts
On November 10 2011 09:40 FabledIntegral wrote: Well what's your upgrade cycle? If your'e going to get a new card in 3-4 years anyways, it's probably not worth it. Preferably as long as possible. Right now I'm using a 6 yr old computer that uses a 6800GT =P, although I did get a laptop a few years ago. And if possible give this computer to my parents if I build another one down the line in maybe 5-6 years. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On November 10 2011 09:38 beefhamburger wrote:+ Show Spoiler + Thanks for explaining why you thought the Mushkin was better skyr. It helps a lot. Next part!: 560 Ti + lifetime warranty $250 or 560 Ti + 3 yr warranty + Batman AA game $240 Without the game I'd choose the lifetime warranty one for sure. But since I hear the Batman game is pretty good, I wanted an opinion on the likelihood of these cards failing after 3 years and actually needing the lifetime warranty. Also, for the Coolermaster Haf 912, how many and which, if any, case fans does it come with? Just so I can buy more fans now if I need them. Both of those are -KR models which is a three year warranty with the option of paying to extend it to five or ten years. Only -AR models have lifetime warranty. The HAF 912 comes with two fans. | ||
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beefhamburger
United States3962 Posts
On November 10 2011 09:46 skyR wrote: Both of those are -KR models which is a three year warranty with the option of paying to extend it to five or ten years. Only -AR models have lifetime warranty. The HAF 912 comes with two fans. Woops, fixed the link. 560 Ti + lifetime warranty $250 or 560 Ti + 3 yr warranty + Batman AA game $240 So I should buy an additional 120mm (or is 140mm better?) and 200mm fan for this build? | ||
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Medrea
10003 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On November 10 2011 09:50 beefhamburger wrote:+ Show Spoiler + On November 10 2011 09:46 skyR wrote: Both of those are -KR models which is a three year warranty with the option of paying to extend it to five or ten years. Only -AR models have lifetime warranty. The HAF 912 comes with two fans. Woops, fixed the link. 560 Ti + lifetime warranty $250 or 560 Ti + 3 yr warranty + Batman AA game $240 So I should buy an additional 120mm (or is 140mm better?) and 200mm fan for this build? Additional fans is not needed for adequate cooling. And if you wanted additional fans, you should buy multiple 120mm fans or a single 200mm fan. As for lifetime warranty vs three years: The only real benefit of lifetime warranty is well.. being able to use the card forever. This comes in handy if you are going to be playing the same few games for the rest of your life or just want to keep it as a backup. I don't think a DS model is really necessary for an -AR card since if you wanted the most performance, you wouldn't care about a lifetime warranty. The regular -AR is $10 less expensive upfront and more when you factor in the mail in rebate. | ||
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beefhamburger
United States3962 Posts
On November 10 2011 10:05 skyR wrote: Additional fans is not needed for adequate cooling. And if you wanted additional fans, you should buy multiple 120mm fans or a single 200mm fan. As for lifetime warranty vs three years: The only real benefit of lifetime warranty is well.. being able to use the card forever. This comes in handy if you are going to be playing the same few games for the rest of your life or just want to keep it as a backup. I don't think a DS model is really necessary for an -AR card since if you wanted the most performance, you wouldn't care about a lifetime warranty. The regular -AR is $10 less expensive upfront and more when you factor in the mail in rebate. Ok thanks, the 3 yr warranty it is ^^. I was going to get a 200 mm fan but all of them are obsessed with LED lights on them T_T so I'm just going to buy this cheap pack of 120 mm fans. I don't really know much about fan quality. I hope they are compatible if I get something like an ASRock Z68 mobo. | ||
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Shikyo
Finland33997 Posts
On November 10 2011 09:24 ChefStarCraft wrote: Hello, I was hoping I could get some suggestions and opinions on a new computer. $2000 is what I want to sink into a top of the line gaming computer. I want it to have the newest/best CPU, Graphics cards, duel GPU, and max overclocking available, so I don't have to upgrade for a long time. I don't know a single thing to do when building a computer, so having it assembled before delivery is what I require. I'm looking for a trusted, and consistent company. Recommended computer models with links, and opinions would be, oh so very helpful. Thanks a bunch in advance !, I got this feeling that as you're so afraid of composing a computer yourself, you're going to make it explode when trying to overclock it. | ||
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DONTPANIC
United States340 Posts
On November 10 2011 09:24 ChefStarCraft wrote: Hello, I was hoping I could get some suggestions and opinions on a new computer. $2000 is what I want to sink into a top of the line gaming computer. I want it to have the newest/best CPU, Graphics cards, duel GPU, and max overclocking available, so I don't have to upgrade for a long time. I don't know a single thing to do when building a computer, so having it assembled before delivery is what I require. I'm looking for a trusted, and consistent company. Recommended computer models with links, and opinions would be, oh so very helpful. Thanks a bunch in advance !, Don't listen to them! It's NEVER a bad idea to spend as much as you can on a computer. It'll make you so happy. However... the new intel cpus are coming out soon so... if you wait a moment you will get better stuff. 2k is a lot of money. You can easly build a dual 6970 or dual gtx580 rig. That'll be sick. If you need monitors and such your budget for the pc components is more like 1500 (because you should get a sweet monitor or two at least). And if you need an OS it's 1400. Sweet keyboard/mouse? 1200. Headset/speakers? 1150. Which is still good but not tip top. What do you need? If you're going to buy a prebuilt computer you won't get the greatest stuff but you will get all the extras with it. | ||
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