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On November 24 2011 07:57 SCDPetrify wrote:+ Show Spoiler +Hello! I'm planning on building a new computer over thanksgiving break. It is for gaming, streaming, and programming. I may do some video editing and stuff like that, but no hardcore. Basically -- I like to run a lot of stuff at once! So just glancing threw newegg and doing a little bit of research this is the first one I came up with. My budget is around 2.3k... ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/sxwiT.png) Any thoughts or pieces you think I should replace? I don't really want that case, I want one that looks awesome. I'm currently using a HaF Coolmaster 932 and I love it but a change of scenery would be nice. I'm also planning on doing RAID-1.. Or is it RAID-0.. forgot Thanks! So far I've learned : 2 gtx360s would be better than the 380 The hardrives suck The ram sucks
There is no such thing as a GTX 360 or GTX 380.
You should have read the responses in your other thread and revised your build...
On November 24 2011 07:31 Shikyo wrote:+ Show Spoiler +2600k should be fine for that budget.
However, you have some weird choices. That RAM sucks and you can get 2 8gb kits for better 1600mhz RAM for like 76$ total.
The hard drive choices are atrocious, come on those are like 400% overpriced...? Try to survive with the SSD until the prices go back to normal if at all possible, or alternatively use your old HDD.
GTX 580 is ok but I consider it overkill, GTX 570 should be enough and I'd actually SLi GTX 560s instead of getting a 580 because they have higher performance and cost less.
That case is just horrible, HAF 932 is much better. Just use it.
I'd get Hyper 212 EVO instead for that budget.
You don't need that PSU, get a quality 600W PSU. The 700W Xigmatek PSU should be more than good enough for you and it's for sale at 60$.
Your build should cost like 1400$ at most with these changes.
On November 24 2011 07:32 skyR wrote:+ Show Spoiler +Bad build.
Why the **** would you pair flagship hardware with such a shit case? Pick a better case or just leave it on your table. I'm not even sure if Antec Three Hundred can fit a GTX 580.
Why are you getting Caviar Blacks? You realize they're similar in performance to that of other 7200 RPM HDDs? 1TB HDDs are like around $140, why would you pay an extra $100 for two extra years of warranty?
Why are you getting an P8Z68-V Pro? It's basically identical to that of a P8Z68-V.
Why are you getting a HyperX when Crucial M4 is less expensive, similar in performance, and has a much better track record in stability than Sandforce?
Why are you getting XMS3 when both Vengeance and Ripjaws X are less expensive?
I prefer Corsair AX but HX is fine as well.
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You don't need that mobo...
P8p67 is enough, if you want "ivybridge compatibility" get extreme3.
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On November 24 2011 08:01 skyR wrote:Show nested quote +On November 24 2011 07:57 SCDPetrify wrote:+ Show Spoiler +Hello! I'm planning on building a new computer over thanksgiving break. It is for gaming, streaming, and programming. I may do some video editing and stuff like that, but no hardcore. Basically -- I like to run a lot of stuff at once! So just glancing threw newegg and doing a little bit of research this is the first one I came up with. My budget is around 2.3k... Any thoughts or pieces you think I should replace? I don't really want that case, I want one that looks awesome. I'm currently using a HaF Coolmaster 932 and I love it but a change of scenery would be nice. I'm also planning on doing RAID-1.. Or is it RAID-0.. forgot Thanks! So far I've learned : 2 gtx360s would be better than the 380 The hardrives suck The ram sucks There is no such thing as a GTX 360 or GTX 380. You should have read the responses in your other thread and revised your build... Show nested quote +On November 24 2011 07:31 Shikyo wrote:+ Show Spoiler +2600k should be fine for that budget.
However, you have some weird choices. That RAM sucks and you can get 2 8gb kits for better 1600mhz RAM for like 76$ total.
The hard drive choices are atrocious, come on those are like 400% overpriced...? Try to survive with the SSD until the prices go back to normal if at all possible, or alternatively use your old HDD.
GTX 580 is ok but I consider it overkill, GTX 570 should be enough and I'd actually SLi GTX 560s instead of getting a 580 because they have higher performance and cost less.
That case is just horrible, HAF 932 is much better. Just use it.
I'd get Hyper 212 EVO instead for that budget.
You don't need that PSU, get a quality 600W PSU. The 700W Xigmatek PSU should be more than good enough for you and it's for sale at 60$.
Your build should cost like 1400$ at most with these changes. Show nested quote +On November 24 2011 07:32 skyR wrote:+ Show Spoiler +Bad build.
Why the **** would you pair flagship hardware with such a shit case? Pick a better case or just leave it on your table. I'm not even sure if Antec Three Hundred can fit a GTX 580.
Why are you getting Caviar Blacks? You realize they're similar in performance to that of other 7200 RPM HDDs? 1TB HDDs are like around $140, why would you pay an extra $100 for two extra years of warranty?
Why are you getting an P8Z68-V Pro? It's basically identical to that of a P8Z68-V.
Why are you getting a HyperX when Crucial M4 is less expensive, similar in performance, and has a much better track record in stability than Sandforce?
Why are you getting XMS3 when both Vengeance and Ripjaws X are less expensive?
I prefer Corsair AX but HX is fine as well.
oops meant to say 560, i have a 295 now and its amazing how far its gone from there 
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On November 24 2011 08:01 skyR wrote:Show nested quote +On November 24 2011 07:57 SCDPetrify wrote:+ Show Spoiler +Hello! I'm planning on building a new computer over thanksgiving break. It is for gaming, streaming, and programming. I may do some video editing and stuff like that, but no hardcore. Basically -- I like to run a lot of stuff at once! So just glancing threw newegg and doing a little bit of research this is the first one I came up with. My budget is around 2.3k... Any thoughts or pieces you think I should replace? I don't really want that case, I want one that looks awesome. I'm currently using a HaF Coolmaster 932 and I love it but a change of scenery would be nice. I'm also planning on doing RAID-1.. Or is it RAID-0.. forgot Thanks! So far I've learned : 2 gtx360s would be better than the 380 The hardrives suck The ram sucks There is no such thing as a GTX 360 or GTX 380. You should have read the responses in your other thread and revised your build... Show nested quote +On November 24 2011 07:31 Shikyo wrote:+ Show Spoiler +2600k should be fine for that budget.
However, you have some weird choices. That RAM sucks and you can get 2 8gb kits for better 1600mhz RAM for like 76$ total.
The hard drive choices are atrocious, come on those are like 400% overpriced...? Try to survive with the SSD until the prices go back to normal if at all possible, or alternatively use your old HDD.
GTX 580 is ok but I consider it overkill, GTX 570 should be enough and I'd actually SLi GTX 560s instead of getting a 580 because they have higher performance and cost less.
That case is just horrible, HAF 932 is much better. Just use it.
I'd get Hyper 212 EVO instead for that budget.
You don't need that PSU, get a quality 600W PSU. The 700W Xigmatek PSU should be more than good enough for you and it's for sale at 60$.
Your build should cost like 1400$ at most with these changes. Show nested quote +On November 24 2011 07:32 skyR wrote:+ Show Spoiler +Bad build.
Why the **** would you pair flagship hardware with such a shit case? Pick a better case or just leave it on your table. I'm not even sure if Antec Three Hundred can fit a GTX 580.
Why are you getting Caviar Blacks? You realize they're similar in performance to that of other 7200 RPM HDDs? 1TB HDDs are like around $140, why would you pay an extra $100 for two extra years of warranty?
Why are you getting an P8Z68-V Pro? It's basically identical to that of a P8Z68-V.
Why are you getting a HyperX when Crucial M4 is less expensive, similar in performance, and has a much better track record in stability than Sandforce?
Why are you getting XMS3 when both Vengeance and Ripjaws X are less expensive?
I prefer Corsair AX but HX is fine as well.
If my parts are bad, I want to get better parts for the same amount of money - not equal parts for less money.
I would love some direct newegg links to better parts of the same price! Thanks :D
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You should have a goal of what you want and then get it for cheapest money...
it's highly possible you won't even notice the effect of the extra money you spend
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Ideas of upgrades to make instead of things you probably won't notice in the build itself: monitor, keyboard, mouse, chair, speakers, headphones, microphone, desk, light, etc. Those types of things can actually be noticed and won't go horribly out of date in 3 years.
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On November 24 2011 08:53 Myrmidon wrote:
Ideas of upgrades to make instead of things you probably won't notice in the build itself: monitor, keyboard, mouse, chair, speakers, headphones, microphone, desk, light, etc. Those types of things can actually be noticed and won't go horribly out of date in 3 years.
All of that stuff is perfect, and I don't want to replace it. Just trying to find the best parts for around 2.3k
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On November 24 2011 08:57 SCDPetrify wrote:Show nested quote +On November 24 2011 08:53 Myrmidon wrote:
Ideas of upgrades to make instead of things you probably won't notice in the build itself: monitor, keyboard, mouse, chair, speakers, headphones, microphone, desk, light, etc. Those types of things can actually be noticed and won't go horribly out of date in 3 years. All of that stuff is perfect, and I don't want to replace it. Just trying to find the best parts for around 2.3k
What's your monitor?
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On November 24 2011 08:47 SCDPetrify wrote:Show nested quote +On November 24 2011 08:01 skyR wrote:On November 24 2011 07:57 SCDPetrify wrote:+ Show Spoiler +Hello! I'm planning on building a new computer over thanksgiving break. It is for gaming, streaming, and programming. I may do some video editing and stuff like that, but no hardcore. Basically -- I like to run a lot of stuff at once! So just glancing threw newegg and doing a little bit of research this is the first one I came up with. My budget is around 2.3k... Any thoughts or pieces you think I should replace? I don't really want that case, I want one that looks awesome. I'm currently using a HaF Coolmaster 932 and I love it but a change of scenery would be nice. I'm also planning on doing RAID-1.. Or is it RAID-0.. forgot Thanks! So far I've learned : 2 gtx360s would be better than the 380 The hardrives suck The ram sucks There is no such thing as a GTX 360 or GTX 380. You should have read the responses in your other thread and revised your build... On November 24 2011 07:31 Shikyo wrote:+ Show Spoiler +2600k should be fine for that budget.
However, you have some weird choices. That RAM sucks and you can get 2 8gb kits for better 1600mhz RAM for like 76$ total.
The hard drive choices are atrocious, come on those are like 400% overpriced...? Try to survive with the SSD until the prices go back to normal if at all possible, or alternatively use your old HDD.
GTX 580 is ok but I consider it overkill, GTX 570 should be enough and I'd actually SLi GTX 560s instead of getting a 580 because they have higher performance and cost less.
That case is just horrible, HAF 932 is much better. Just use it.
I'd get Hyper 212 EVO instead for that budget.
You don't need that PSU, get a quality 600W PSU. The 700W Xigmatek PSU should be more than good enough for you and it's for sale at 60$.
Your build should cost like 1400$ at most with these changes. On November 24 2011 07:32 skyR wrote:+ Show Spoiler +Bad build.
Why the **** would you pair flagship hardware with such a shit case? Pick a better case or just leave it on your table. I'm not even sure if Antec Three Hundred can fit a GTX 580.
Why are you getting Caviar Blacks? You realize they're similar in performance to that of other 7200 RPM HDDs? 1TB HDDs are like around $140, why would you pay an extra $100 for two extra years of warranty?
Why are you getting an P8Z68-V Pro? It's basically identical to that of a P8Z68-V.
Why are you getting a HyperX when Crucial M4 is less expensive, similar in performance, and has a much better track record in stability than Sandforce?
Why are you getting XMS3 when both Vengeance and Ripjaws X are less expensive?
I prefer Corsair AX but HX is fine as well. If my parts are bad, I want to get better parts for the same amount of money - not equal parts for less money. I would love some direct newegg links to better parts of the same price! Thanks :D
Your performance will not increase drastically when going from a $1,400 build to a $2,400 build if it's just for gaming.
It will increase, but the price-performance ratio is atrocious.
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Recycle your old case and HDDs. Rofl.
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On November 24 2011 09:26 Shikyo wrote:Recycle your old case and HDDs. Rofl.
I'm selling my old shit o.o
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Not too intelligent with the HDD prices but you don't seem to mind wasting money. But that's my build for 2300$.
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You can just buy "cheap" external HDD, 2tb 100$ something, clamp it open and put that HDD to your pc, they are normal sata2 drives mostly. Times are tough...
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On November 24 2011 09:37 Shikyo wrote:
Not too intelligent with the HDD prices but you don't seem to mind wasting money. But that's my build for 2300$.
SLI GTX 590s very well might cause the system to draw more than 1000w btw.
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On November 24 2011 09:34 SCDPetrify wrote:Show nested quote +On November 24 2011 09:26 Shikyo wrote:Recycle your old case and HDDs. Rofl. I'm selling my old shit o.o
wait. why the fuck do you have dual 590s with a 2500k?!?!?! you might as well knock off a 590 and get yourself a 2700k or better. Otherwise, you're gonna be bottlenecking yourself like a bitch.
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http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gtx-590-sli-review/3
Don't got a bulldozer in my build.
On November 24 2011 10:00 da_head wrote:Show nested quote +On November 24 2011 09:34 SCDPetrify wrote:On November 24 2011 09:26 Shikyo wrote:Recycle your old case and HDDs. Rofl. I'm selling my old shit o.o wait. why the fuck do you have dual 590s with a 2500k?!?!?! you might as well knock off a 590 and get yourself a 2700k or better. Otherwise, you're gonna be bottlenecking yourself like a bitch.
Those extra 200mhz really useful man but cant fit it into 2300$
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On November 24 2011 10:01 Shikyo wrote:http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gtx-590-sli-review/3Don't got a bulldozer in my build. Show nested quote +On November 24 2011 10:00 da_head wrote:On November 24 2011 09:34 SCDPetrify wrote:On November 24 2011 09:26 Shikyo wrote:Recycle your old case and HDDs. Rofl. I'm selling my old shit o.o wait. why the fuck do you have dual 590s with a 2500k?!?!?! you might as well knock off a 590 and get yourself a 2700k or better. Otherwise, you're gonna be bottlenecking yourself like a bitch. Those extra 200mhz really useful man but cant fit it into 2300$
You're simply pushing it when you're putting in hardware that expensive btw. Looks like these guys used an i7 and they said their power draw was 1100w. Even the site you linked suggested 1,000w+. It probably would suffice, but when you're already going balls out, you might as well kick it up, no?
http://www.fudzilla.com/reviews/item/22430-gtx-590-quad-sli-tested/22430-gtx-590-quad-sli-tested?start=1
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Measured power consumption two cards in QUAD GPU SLI
System in IDLE = 289W
System Wattage with GPU in FULL Stress = 890W
Difference (GPU load) = 601W
Add average IDLE wattage ~ 100W
Subjective obtained GPU power consumption = ~701W
Bear in mind that the system wattage is measured from the wall socket and is for the entire PC.
Processor
Core i7 965 Extreme @ 3750 MHz
Also they didn't mention what their PSU is but assuming it's 80+ gold that still consumes less than 800w.
How would 1000 not be enough? -___-
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