EPTI think am going to shop around for a 7970 and monitor (probably the benq Myrmidon posted), then replace the rest of my system in 2-3 months after ivy bridge is released
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Wangsta
United States776 Posts
I think am going to shop around for a 7970 and monitor (probably the benq Myrmidon posted), then replace the rest of my system in 2-3 months after ivy bridge is released | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Cozzak
Canada54 Posts
On March 12 2012 23:23 skyR wrote: A Core i7 CrossfireX 7950 configuration can be had for $1922.i + Show Spoiler + Intel Core i7 2600k @ $300 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57960&promoid=1215 MSI Z68A G45 @ $120 (pricematch with http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX35751 ) http://ncix.com/products/?sku=64932 Antec P280 @ $90 (HOT!) http://ncix.com/products/?sku=65170&promoid=1215 Sapphire Radeon HD7950 @ $450 (pricematch with http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=14080BD3237 ) http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=67897&promoid=1215 Sapphire Radeon HD7950 @ $450 (pricematch with http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=14080BD3237 ) http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=67897&promoid=1215 GSkill Ripjaws 2x4GB 1333MHz @ $40 (pricematch with http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/221142/G_SKILL/F3_10666CL9D_8GBRL/ ) http://ncix.com/products/?sku=44264 XFX Core Edition 650 @ $80 ($60 after mail in rebate) http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=59616 Crucial M4 128GB @ $170 (pricematch with http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/234805/CRUCIAL_TECHNOLOGY/CT128M4SSD2/ http://ncix.com/products/?sku=60445 Seagate Barracuda 500GB @ $78 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&promoid=1215 DVD Burner @ $17 (pricematch with http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX35753 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=64204 Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO @ $29 (pricematch with http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/237385/COOLERMASTER/RR_212E_20PK_R2/ http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=64385 Windows 7 Home Premium x64 @ $98 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=45271&promoid=1215 Allow me to be able to overclock my CPU? Let's say up to 4.6ghz? | ||
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Wabbit
United States1028 Posts
This isn't the case for the HD 7950 as it only requires 2x6pin and most cards should come with at least 1 adapter, though there are exceptions - XFX for example usually doesn't provide adapters. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On March 13 2012 05:01 Cozzak wrote:+ Show Spoiler + Sorry to bring this back up, but will this: On March 12 2012 23:23 skyR wrote: A Core i7 CrossfireX 7950 configuration can be had for $1922.i + Show Spoiler + Intel Core i7 2600k @ $300 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57960&promoid=1215 MSI Z68A G45 @ $120 (pricematch with http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX35751 ) http://ncix.com/products/?sku=64932 Antec P280 @ $90 (HOT!) http://ncix.com/products/?sku=65170&promoid=1215 Sapphire Radeon HD7950 @ $450 (pricematch with http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=14080BD3237 ) http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=67897&promoid=1215 Sapphire Radeon HD7950 @ $450 (pricematch with http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=14080BD3237 ) http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=67897&promoid=1215 GSkill Ripjaws 2x4GB 1333MHz @ $40 (pricematch with http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/221142/G_SKILL/F3_10666CL9D_8GBRL/ ) http://ncix.com/products/?sku=44264 XFX Core Edition 650 @ $80 ($60 after mail in rebate) http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=59616 Crucial M4 128GB @ $170 (pricematch with http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/234805/CRUCIAL_TECHNOLOGY/CT128M4SSD2/ http://ncix.com/products/?sku=60445 Seagate Barracuda 500GB @ $78 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&promoid=1215 DVD Burner @ $17 (pricematch with http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX35753 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=64204 Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO @ $29 (pricematch with http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/237385/COOLERMASTER/RR_212E_20PK_R2/ http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=64385 Windows 7 Home Premium x64 @ $98 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=45271&promoid=1215 Allow me to be able to overclock my CPU? Let's say up to 4.6ghz? Yes, the configuration allows for overclocking. If you're not doing CrossfireX right off the bat, I'd suggest you buy a new monitor, get a Noctua NH-D14 maybe, and maybe a P8Z68-V. | ||
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Cozzak
Canada54 Posts
On March 13 2012 05:20 skyR wrote: Yes, the configuration allows for overclocking. If you're not doing CrossfireX right off the bat, I'd suggest you buy a new monitor, get a Noctua NH-D14 maybe, and maybe a P8Z68-V. Awesome, thanks again! | ||
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TheMooseHeed
United Kingdom535 Posts
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Boss.Killer
United States12 Posts
Intel Core i5 2500k $179.99 http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589 Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 $170 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948 G Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB $41.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311 Asrock P67 Pro3 $99.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157230 Rosewill Capstone 550 $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182068 Bitfenix Shinobi for $65 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=60585&vpn=BFC-SNB-150-KKW1-RP&manufacture=BitFenix Seagate Barracuda 500GB $75 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&promoid=1215 Coolermaster Hyper 212+ $23 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=41337&promoid=1215 DVD Burner @ $16 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=45244&promoid=1215 Crucial M4 128gb @ $175 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442 Couple of neon fans  2 for 17.98http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811998121 Total $943.95 I was wondering if they any cheaper ram out their that is 8gb and fit my motherboard.Also I have no idea how to use a SSD can anyone tell me how to use it and what it for. All i know about SSD is it transfer stuff much more quickly than HDD and it boot up stuff faster. Also can a 6870 hd radeon run my games which are goin to be saint row 3, dirt 3, starcraft 2, modern warfare 2 and 3 with good frame per secconds. Are the 2 extra fans needable for my new rig? are those 2 fans good fans? | ||
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MisterFred
United States2033 Posts
The great thing about a 128GB hard drive is that you can pretty much put all your programs (unless you have a ton of them) on the SSD and your media files on the HDD. | ||
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Boblhead
United States2577 Posts
On March 13 2012 09:57 Boss.Killer wrote: Thanks Skyr for the suggestions and here my final build for my new rig Intel Core i5 2500k $179.99 http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589 just a reminder u need to goto microcenter an pick up the processor. the online price us different. | ||
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Nabutso
351 Posts
Install windows and your most frequently used programs on your ssd. SSD is just like a normal harddrive except there are no moving parts and theyre a lot faster. thats all you need to know | ||
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Boss.Killer
United States12 Posts
On March 13 2012 10:02 Boblhead wrote: just a reminder u need to goto microcenter an pick up the processor. the online price us different. Ya i know that i have brought stuff from their store before | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On March 13 2012 09:57 Boss.Killer wrote:+ Show Spoiler + Thanks Skyr for the suggestions and here my final build for my new rig Intel Core i5 2500k $179.99 http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589 Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 $170 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948 G Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB $41.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311 Asrock P67 Pro3 $99.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157230 Rosewill Capstone 550 $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182068 Bitfenix Shinobi for $65 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=60585&vpn=BFC-SNB-150-KKW1-RP&manufacture=BitFenix Seagate Barracuda 500GB $75 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&promoid=1215 Coolermaster Hyper 212+ $23 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=41337&promoid=1215 DVD Burner @ $16 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=45244&promoid=1215 Crucial M4 128gb @ $175 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442 Couple of neon fans 2 for 17.98http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811998121 Total $943.95 I was wondering if they any cheaper ram out their that is 8gb and fit my motherboard.Also I have no idea how to use a SSD can anyone tell me how to use it and what it for. All i know about SSD is it transfer stuff much more quickly than HDD and it boot up stuff faster. Also can a 6870 hd radeon run my games which are goin to be saint row 3, dirt 3, starcraft 2, modern warfare 2 and 3 with good frame per secconds. Are the 2 extra fans needable for my new rig? are those 2 fans good fans? You can get memory and 6870 in combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.851281 so that would make it $34 for 8gb. | ||
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lorkac
United States2297 Posts
The is there an advantage for me to get a higher end video card? Would getting a higher end video card now be worth it if I plan to upgrade my screen in the future? | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On March 13 2012 11:49 lorkac wrote:+ Show Spoiler + I have a 1680x1050 screen. The is there an advantage for me to get a higher end video card? Would getting a higher end video card now be worth it if I plan to upgrade my screen in the future? This depends on what your current card is, how high-end you're talking about, and when you are buying a new monitor. If you aren't buying a new monitor soon than the only reason to upgrade to a higher-end card right now is that your current card is shit. Kepler hasn't been released while Tahiti is in limited supply. | ||
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lorkac
United States2297 Posts
On March 13 2012 11:54 skyR wrote: This depends on what your current card is, how high-end you're talking about, and when you are buying a new monitor. If you aren't buying a new monitor soon than the only reason to upgrade to a higher-end card right now is that your current card is shit. Kepler hasn't been released while Tahiti is in limited supply. It's not really to "Upgrade" but more of a "buying a new setup." At first I was planning on putting together a setup with in i5 2500 and a GeForce GTX 580. However, I remembered that I needed to match my videocard to my monitor according to the OP the GTX 580 is not to be paired up with the 1680x1050 monitor. I was trying to figure out if I should downgrade to a gtx 550 and hope it's good for now and the next several years--or if I should get something nicer now so that several years from now I simply need to replace the monitor instead of replacing the videocard. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On March 13 2012 11:59 lorkac wrote:+ Show Spoiler + On March 13 2012 11:54 skyR wrote: This depends on what your current card is, how high-end you're talking about, and when you are buying a new monitor. If you aren't buying a new monitor soon than the only reason to upgrade to a higher-end card right now is that your current card is shit. Kepler hasn't been released while Tahiti is in limited supply. It's not really to "Upgrade" but more of a "buying a new setup." At first I was planning on putting together a setup with in i5 2500 and a GeForce GTX 580. However, I remembered that I needed to match my videocard to my monitor according to the OP the GTX 580 is not to be paired up with the 1680x1050 monitor. I was trying to figure out if I should downgrade to a gtx 550 and hope it's good for now and the next several years--or if I should get something nicer now so that several years from now I simply need to replace the monitor instead of replacing the videocard You don't want a GTX 580 regardless of what resolution you play at since these are old and the newer Tahiti (7950 / 7970) and soon to be released Kepler from Nvidia are all much better cards to purchase. I'm not sure why you're deciding between a $130 card and a $500 card.... there are half a dozen options in-between that would probably be much better choices for you. GTX 550 Ti is a bad value anyways so you don't even want to look at that. A Radeon HD6850 or 6870 for around $140, $170 respectively will allow you to play on reasonably high at your current resolution and still do decently well at 1080p. In several years, you'll want to upgrade your graphics card anyways if you intend on playing the latest games regardless if you buy a new monitor or not... If you're building a new configuration, it would be in your best interest to answer the questions in the OP and post what you had in mind (list of components) so that you don't end up wasting tons of money for no reason. | ||
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lorkac
United States2297 Posts
On March 13 2012 12:10 skyR wrote: You don't want a GTX 580 regardless of what resolution you play at since these are old and the newer Tahiti (7950 / 7970) and soon to be released Kepler from Nvidia are all much better cards to purchase. I'm not sure why you're deciding between a $130 card and a $500 card.... there are half a dozen options in-between that would probably be much better choices for you. GTX 550 Ti is a bad value anyways so you don't even want to look at that. A Radeon HD6850 or 6870 for around $140, $170 respectively will allow you to play on reasonably high at your current resolution and still do decently well at 1080p. In several years, you'll want to upgrade your graphics card anyways if you intend on playing the latest games regardless if you buy a new monitor or not... If you're building a new configuration, it would be in your best interest to answer the questions in the OP and post what you had in mind (list of components) so that you don't end up wasting tons of money for no reason. Oh lord! I didn't know how outdated my research was lol! Thank god I came here before I started plopping down my cash on stuff. What is your budget? >$1000.00 preferable. Technically able to pay more—but but I’d rather pay less if possible. What is your resolution? 1680x1050. It’s a hand me down from several years ago. I'm not really attached to it--but I assume it would be cheaper to not replace the monitor and simply get a graphics card that fit. What are you using it for? Gaming. Mostly SC2 (almost solely actually). I’d also like to be able to watch HD videos/streams because it’s getting annoying that I’m only really able to watch 260 without lagging. What is your upgrade cycle? This will be my first “upgrade cycle” where I actually buy parts. Everything I had before this is a hand me down except for the GeForce 9600 GSO I got for the sole purpose of having a graphics card that would actually run SC2 (albeit it is at the lowest graphics setting and if creep spreads halfway through Tal’Darim or Shakuras my PC starts freezing up) In essence, I don’t really upgrade much and I normally play almost all my games at the lowest settings. However, I wanted to try having an up to date system for once in my life. So although I’m planning to upgrade it as time passes—it will most likely be very slowly. When do you plan on building it? Personally? ASAP. Realistically? I want to get it by the end of the month/beginning of next month. Do you plan on overclocking? I’ve never really played my games past lowest setting graphics so I’m not planning on overclocking it without a good argument for it and only if it doesn’t raise the cost of the setup too much. Do you need an Operating System? I’d like Windows 7. Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? Not really. Where are you buying your parts from? I was planning on Newegg unless there is a better place to do it. I live in California USA if it matters. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On March 13 2012 12:34 lorkac wrote:+ Show Spoiler + On March 13 2012 12:10 skyR wrote: You don't want a GTX 580 regardless of what resolution you play at since these are old and the newer Tahiti (7950 / 7970) and soon to be released Kepler from Nvidia are all much better cards to purchase. I'm not sure why you're deciding between a $130 card and a $500 card.... there are half a dozen options in-between that would probably be much better choices for you. GTX 550 Ti is a bad value anyways so you don't even want to look at that. A Radeon HD6850 or 6870 for around $140, $170 respectively will allow you to play on reasonably high at your current resolution and still do decently well at 1080p. In several years, you'll want to upgrade your graphics card anyways if you intend on playing the latest games regardless if you buy a new monitor or not... If you're building a new configuration, it would be in your best interest to answer the questions in the OP and post what you had in mind (list of components) so that you don't end up wasting tons of money for no reason. Oh lord! I didn't know how outdated my research was lol! Thank god I came here before I started plopping down my cash on stuff. What is your budget? >$1000.00 preferable. Technically able to pay more—but but I’d rather pay less if possible. What is your resolution? 1680x1050. It’s a hand me down from several years ago. I'm not really attached to it--but I assume it would be cheaper to not replace the monitor and simply get a graphics card that fit. What are you using it for? Gaming. Mostly SC2 (almost solely actually). I’d also like to be able to watch HD videos/streams because it’s getting annoying that I’m only really able to watch 260 without lagging. What is your upgrade cycle? This will be my first “upgrade cycle” where I actually buy parts. Everything I had before this is a hand me down except for the GeForce 9600 GSO I got for the sole purpose of having a graphics card that would actually run SC2 (albeit it is at the lowest graphics setting and if creep spreads halfway through Tal’Darim or Shakuras my PC starts freezing up) In essence, I don’t really upgrade much and I normally play almost all my games at the lowest settings. However, I wanted to try having an up to date system for once in my life. So although I’m planning to upgrade it as time passes—it will most likely be very slowly. When do you plan on building it? Personally? ASAP. Realistically? I want to get it by the end of the month/beginning of next month. Do you plan on overclocking? I’ve never really played my games past lowest setting graphics so I’m not planning on overclocking it without a good argument for it and only if it doesn’t raise the cost of the setup too much. Do you need an Operating System? I’d like Windows 7. Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? Not really. Where are you buying your parts from? I was planning on Newegg unless there is a better place to do it. I live in California USA if it matters. Well any modern desktop processor you will be buying with the intention of gaming will be capable of easily handling 1080p content given that your internet isn't dial up or the lowest tier of DSL. This is $757 before mail in rebates, free shipping on every component: The Radeon HD6850 will be capable of handling Starcraft II on ultra and other games reasonably well at 1080p. If you have no intention of streaming (not watching but actually streaming your games for other people to watch) than you can save some money and get a core i3 2100 instead of a core i5 2500 as Starcraft II does not utilize the four cores provided by the core i5. Either way, you have enough money to get a new monitor. I'd only suggest the Dell Ultrasharp U2312HM which is currently on sale for $230: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&sku=320-2807 It's easily one of the best monitors for ~$200 so don't purchase a shitty TN monitor. Two reviews of the monitor can be found at http://www.prad.de/en/monitore/review/2011/review-dell-u2312hm.html and http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2312hm.htm The H67 motherboard provides SATA 6Gbps which will be useful for adding a SSD later. Antec Earthwatts 500D is a good deal at $50 right now and is capable of powering all core i5 2500 with new single GPU configurations. Intel Core i5 2500 & GSkill Ripjaws 2x4GB 1333MHz @ $241 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.850888 Powercolor Radeon HD6850 @ $140 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131374 Intel H67 @ $90 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121506 Antec Earthwatts 500D @ $50 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371035 Coolermaster HAF 912 @ $50 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=55583&promoid=1215 Seagate Barracuda 500GB @ $75 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&promoid=1215 DVD Burner @ $16 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=45244&promoid=1215 Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 x64 @ $95 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=45271&promoid=1215 | ||
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YunhOLee
Canada2470 Posts
he's going to use it for poker and he wants it to run diablo3 when it comes out :o or should i create a thread since this one is for computer parts?  (sorry if thats the case) | ||
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