EPTOn December 29 2011 13:32 [AtRi] wrote:+ Show Spoiler +
Hello TL!
Im looking into building a new computer, and with the little computer knowledge I have, I have picked out the components. I would like a second opinion on these components, and I would be thankful for any assistance you can provide :D
So first I'll answer the questions posed in the OP of this thread to give you guys some background information.
What is your budget?
The build I have created is about $1000, and including monitor will be about $1200.
What is your resolution?
I plan to play on a 1920x1080 monitor.
What are you using it for?
Ideally, I would like to be able to stream 720 on Ultra graphic settings. I know the computer can handle Ultra settings, but wether or not it can stream at the same time or not I am unsure. I would be happy to hear your thoughts.
What is your upgrade cycle?
I'm coming from using Macs, which you can't upgrade at all so I'm not completely sure, but I believe that the upgrade cycle will be around 1-2 years.
Do you plan on overclocking?
Yes, and I believe that the components I have picked out support overclocking, feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
Do you need an operating system?
Yes, and I included it in my budget.
Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire?
Yes, not right away but I would like to have the option. Again, I believe the components that I selected supports SLI and Crossfire, and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
Where do you plan on getting your parts from?
Most likely newegg.com, but I am open to other suggestions (I live in US)
Alright, after taking care of that, here is the rig that I have assembled:
CPU: Intel i5 2500k @3.3ghz
This was the best CPU that fit my budget, and I got the 2500k over the 2500 to have the option to overclock.
Motherboard: MSI P67A-G65 (B3) LGA 1155
This felt like the best motherboard fit for me, as it supports SLI, Crossfire, and overclocking. Also, It seemed to have an adequate number/type of ports.
RAM: Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866
I think 8gb should suffice, and this is the fasted RAM my motherboard supports without overclocking.
GPU: EVGA 01G-P3-1561-AR GeForce GTX 560 Ti FPB (Fermi)
Alright, I need a little help here. I know that I want a GeForce 560 Ti, but after that I am unsure what to get. This was the highest rated card on newegg, so I am open to suggestions on which card to get beyond GeForce 560 Ti.
PSU: SILVERSTONE Strider Essential series ST60F-ES 600W ATX12V / EPS12V
I need a little help here too as well. I believe this powersupply is powerful enough, and the company is reputable i hear. Any suggestions for a PSU would be nice
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Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower
Picked this for three reasons. I like the looks, has an adequate number of fans (I think) and it seems to have enough room for what I'm putting in it.
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500413AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
500gb is the capacity I feel I need, and I hear this is a reputable company.
HSF: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler
Since I plan on overclocking, I feel I need this.
Links to all the components:
Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066
Hard Drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148701
Graphics Card - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130604
PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256071
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220562
Motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130582
Processor - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
HSF - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
So summary of what I would like from you guys:
-Review my components and let me know of any improvements I can make
-Will this computer fill my idea needs? (Stream Ultra Graphpics, 720p)
Thanks a bunch, and any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated <3
~AtRi
Im looking into building a new computer, and with the little computer knowledge I have, I have picked out the components. I would like a second opinion on these components, and I would be thankful for any assistance you can provide :D
So first I'll answer the questions posed in the OP of this thread to give you guys some background information.
What is your budget?
The build I have created is about $1000, and including monitor will be about $1200.
What is your resolution?
I plan to play on a 1920x1080 monitor.
What are you using it for?
Ideally, I would like to be able to stream 720 on Ultra graphic settings. I know the computer can handle Ultra settings, but wether or not it can stream at the same time or not I am unsure. I would be happy to hear your thoughts.
What is your upgrade cycle?
I'm coming from using Macs, which you can't upgrade at all so I'm not completely sure, but I believe that the upgrade cycle will be around 1-2 years.
Do you plan on overclocking?
Yes, and I believe that the components I have picked out support overclocking, feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
Do you need an operating system?
Yes, and I included it in my budget.
Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire?
Yes, not right away but I would like to have the option. Again, I believe the components that I selected supports SLI and Crossfire, and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
Where do you plan on getting your parts from?
Most likely newegg.com, but I am open to other suggestions (I live in US)
Alright, after taking care of that, here is the rig that I have assembled:
CPU: Intel i5 2500k @3.3ghz
This was the best CPU that fit my budget, and I got the 2500k over the 2500 to have the option to overclock.
Motherboard: MSI P67A-G65 (B3) LGA 1155
This felt like the best motherboard fit for me, as it supports SLI, Crossfire, and overclocking. Also, It seemed to have an adequate number/type of ports.
RAM: Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866
I think 8gb should suffice, and this is the fasted RAM my motherboard supports without overclocking.
GPU: EVGA 01G-P3-1561-AR GeForce GTX 560 Ti FPB (Fermi)
Alright, I need a little help here. I know that I want a GeForce 560 Ti, but after that I am unsure what to get. This was the highest rated card on newegg, so I am open to suggestions on which card to get beyond GeForce 560 Ti.
PSU: SILVERSTONE Strider Essential series ST60F-ES 600W ATX12V / EPS12V
I need a little help here too as well. I believe this powersupply is powerful enough, and the company is reputable i hear. Any suggestions for a PSU would be nice
.Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower
Picked this for three reasons. I like the looks, has an adequate number of fans (I think) and it seems to have enough room for what I'm putting in it.
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500413AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
500gb is the capacity I feel I need, and I hear this is a reputable company.
HSF: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler
Since I plan on overclocking, I feel I need this.
Links to all the components:
Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066
Hard Drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148701
Graphics Card - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130604
PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256071
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220562
Motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130582
Processor - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
HSF - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
So summary of what I would like from you guys:
-Review my components and let me know of any improvements I can make
-Will this computer fill my idea needs? (Stream Ultra Graphpics, 720p)
Thanks a bunch, and any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated <3
~AtRi
The GTX 560 Ti model you selected is an EVGA -AR so it comes with a lifetime warranty upon registration though it's not priced in line with the rest of the cards. The Superclocked -AR is slightly faster, comes with lifetime warranty and is available at $240: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130610 , just a sligh
The Silverstone Strider Essentials is old and isn't that great. If you want to do a multi-GPU configuration than you'll probably want a Rosewill Capstone 650 which is $90 until the end of the year or $100 at regular pricing: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182071 If you don't want something as high-end, you can get a Seasonic S12II 620 for $70: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096 , both are good units and much better than the Silverstone Strider.
To achieve higher frequency memory is overclocking. 1866MHz memory is basically overclocked 1333MHz memory. You don't want to waste money on premium memory because heatspreaders are next to useless and higher frequency / tighter timings provide negligible gains. See for yourself:
http://techreport.com/articles.x/20377
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4503/sandy-bridge-memory-scaling-choosing-the-best-ddr3
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/memory/display/sandy-bridge-ddr3.html
GSkill Ripjaws for $35 with promo code is half the price of your selected memory and is just as good (if not better since your selected memory runs at 1.65v, you can easily overclock this kit yourself to those speeds at 1.65v): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314
Antec Three Hundred Illusion isn't a good case as it lacks tool-less features. But if you like the aesthetics than I guess it's okay.
You linked to a G45 but you specified a GD65? The G45 will be fine and is at a good price with that promo code. The GD65 is probably unnecessary and isn't a good choice anyways since there are better boards in that price range.
The configuration will be able to play on reasonably high settings at 1080p and be capable of streaming 720p.
