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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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BlackKiller
58 Posts
On March 24 2012 23:05 skyR wrote: Asrock P67 Pro3: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157230 If you want to do CrossfireX than the Z68 Extreme3 is a good choice. I though the radeon hd 7850 require 3.0 x16 while asrock p67 is 2.0 x16 are you sure they are can fit together. I'm not sure I'm right I'm just throwing stuff out there | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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BlackKiller
58 Posts
On March 24 2012 23:20 skyR wrote: PCI-E 3.0 requires Ivybridge. If you are getting Ivybridge, you might as well wait for 7 series chipsets. Sandybridge only supports 2.0. PCI-E has always been backwards and forward compatible with few exceptions with the very first PCI-E. Alright then I'm not sure what you said xD but I catch on. Also what verison of hd radeon 7850 is best bang for the buck? Originally I was going to get the sapphire version. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102984. Are there any better version or better price? Also just to make sure an hd 7850 can fit on a asrock p67 motherboard. Sorry I am slow FYI I'm getting an intel i5 2500k | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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BlackKiller
58 Posts
On March 24 2012 23:28 skyR wrote: Yes, it fits. Sapphire and ASUS are the only ones in stock that I would consider. K big thanks thank you again | ||
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BlazeTSR
United States218 Posts
CPU: Intel Core i7-2600 Sandy Bridge 3.4 GHz Quad Core 8000k CPU Fan: Intel Socket 1156/1155 CPU fan Mother Board: Intel DP67DEB3, P67, SATA3, USB3.0, GB LAN RAM: 8GB (4x2GB) PC8500 DDR3 1066 Dual Channel GPU/Graphics Card: GeForce 210 1GB, PCI Express 16x Dual Head, HDMI Hard Drive: 1TB Western Digital Green SATA2 UDMA 300 64m cache DVD/CD Drive: LG 22x DVD Recorder Dual Layer +R/RW -R/RW Audio Card: Realtek HD digital audio (onboard) Network Card: Wireless 802.11 N 300Mbs Network Card PCI Express Case: Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Case, Side Window, Front USB 3.0 Power Supply: Logisys 400W ATX Power Supply OS: Windows 7 Pro 64bit DVD w/SP1 $1035.00.....Price for all based off www.magicmicro.com/smoreinfo.asp?iid=4245 with my additions (OS, Case change, Network Card, and Hard Drive Upgrade) If anyone has a better place to buy this I'd be all ears, but they've served me well in the past and build it for me  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Some of the things I'll be using this computer for are basic Gaming (Starcraft 2 and Battlefield 3 mainly), streaming, video/photo editing, and office/work stuff. I'm new to the streaming thing, but I'd really like to get into it if i had the machine to do it well. I want the games to run to the best of their ability and the parts be able to handle themselves for at least a couple years without having to replace them. I compete in paintball tournaments regularly and when I'm not I record and photograph my team and others, so i could use a machine that can handle that exceptionally well. | ||
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STYDawn
137 Posts
On March 25 2012 05:15 BlazeTSR wrote: I'm hoping you guys can give me advice on whether the parts and price I'm looking at is what I should be going for. I'm trying to build a new computer because my gaming laptop is meeting it's end. Do these parts fit a computer that will game, stream (X-split), and media edit at a high level of performance and do it well for a couple years to come (Bigger Summary Below). Budget $800-1,100 Of course, the cheaper the better! CPU: Intel Core i7-2600 Sandy Bridge 3.4 GHz Quad Core 8000k CPU Fan: Intel Socket 1156/1155 CPU fan Mother Board: Intel DP67DEB3, P67, SATA3, USB3.0, GB LAN RAM: 8GB (4x2GB) PC8500 DDR3 1066 Dual Channel GPU/Graphics Card: GeForce 210 1GB, PCI Express 16x Dual Head, HDMI Hard Drive: 1TB Western Digital Green SATA2 UDMA 300 64m cache DVD/CD Drive: LG 22x DVD Recorder Dual Layer +R/RW -R/RW Audio Card: Realtek HD digital audio (onboard) Network Card: Wireless 802.11 N 300Mbs Network Card PCI Express Case: Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Case, Side Window, Front USB 3.0 Power Supply: Logisys 400W ATX Power Supply OS: Windows 7 Pro 64bit DVD w/SP1 $1035.00.....Price for all based off www.magicmicro.com/smoreinfo.asp?iid=4245 with my additions (OS, Case change, Network Card, and Hard Drive Upgrade) If anyone has a better place to buy this I'd be all ears, but they've served me well in the past and build it for me ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Some of the things I'll be using this computer for are basic Gaming (Starcraft 2 and Battlefield 3 mainly), streaming, video/photo editing, and office/work stuff. I'm new to the streaming thing, but I'd really like to get into it if i had the machine to do it well. I want the games to run to the best of their ability and the parts be able to handle themselves for at least a couple years without having to replace them. I compete in paintball tournaments regularly and when I'm not I record and photograph my team and others, so i could use a machine that can handle that exceptionally well. the 210? thats a waste. The 210 isnt even gonna run bf3 at any acceptable settings. Either get a 6750 or 6850 or just use the onboard intel graphics(thats even better than the 210) Also, youre skimping too much on the power supply, get something better. Edit: that site doesnt have any good options. they are over charging you too much Imo. I recommend you just buy a factory built noncustom comptuer try this:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220137 OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229283 both of them aren't the best buys, but they are waaaaaaaaaaaaay better buys than yours. i would go with the cyberpower one. | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
By the way, if you want wireless, pick up one of these too: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166056 The Cyberpower linked above is okay. | ||
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BlazeTSR
United States218 Posts
I will be planning on going wireless so thanks Myrmidon; I'll be planning on buying that no matter what machine I buy. | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
The Cyberpower system uses less than 250W when fully maxed out, so it's more a matter of getting an honestly-rated, reliable power supply rather than some sketchy POS masquerading as a power supply. That said, most dishonest 600W power supplies they would include could probably handle that kind of system okay. | ||
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STYDawn
137 Posts
On March 25 2012 06:15 BlazeTSR wrote: Thanks guys for the comments. The Cyberpower STYDawn posted looks awesome stat wise and price is way better then what I was look at paying for a worse computer too. The reviews for the Cyberpower machine say people have been receiving ones with faulty parts, but otherwise only real thing is the suggestion of buying a better then 600W power supply. It also looks like the AMD Radeon HD 6850 in it won't run bf3 on the highest settings but will be able to go the next best anyway. I will be planning on going wireless so thanks Myrmidon; I'll be planning on buying that no matter what machine I buy. People who receive a faulty part tends to write a review more frequently than people who get a working machine. That being said, i really recommend you build the computer yourself as no factory/custom built computer will have the same bang for you buck as a "home-made" one. Finally, the ability to run bf3 on ultra really depends on your resolution. | ||
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iTzSnypah
United States1738 Posts
In a push and pull cpu cooler do you want the pull fan to have higher cfm? or the otherway around? Case fan's: I don't know what size of fan to get (doesn't say/didn't buy the case/case has no fans). I've measured the distance between the top two screw holes (from middle of the hole to middle of the other one) and I've come up with 2 7/8 inches (comes out at 73mm) so does that mean I need 70mm fans or 80mm? | ||
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jamesuh
United States82 Posts
On March 24 2012 17:56 jamesuh wrote: What is your budget? + Show Spoiler + $300, if only parts need to be switched out that. $600, if I need to upgrade my whole computer. What is your resolution? + Show Spoiler + 1280x800 What are you using it for? + Show Spoiler + SC2 and Streaming (with little to no FPS lag) What is your upgrade cycle? + Show Spoiler + Every 2 years. When do you plan on building it? + Show Spoiler + As soon as I feel confident with the parts that I am buying. Do you plan on overclocking? + Show Spoiler + Yes, if needed. Do you need an Operating System? + Show Spoiler + Nope. Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? + Show Spoiler + No. Where are you buying your parts from? + Show Spoiler + Newegg and or Fry's. | ||
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iKill[ShocK]
Vietnam3530 Posts
On March 25 2012 11:43 jamesuh wrote: So right now, I have a gateway lx6810-01 model and when I stream, I have major FPS lag. My upload/download speed is great, but people were telling me that it was my graphics card. I was just wondering what kind of build would be ideal for streaming SC2 and if just switching out parts could solve my problem. you will probably need a brand new build. | ||
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Poe
United States32 Posts
I currently have a 4 year old mid-size tower and am thinking about ordering a full sized tower when I order (Something I will hopefully never have to replace and can just build onto over the next years. I am looking at something designed to be a really good air cooling system. I will have my http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065 sitting on the chip so I need something that can still close easily. Also I heard that if the back bracket for the cooler touches the case it will blow the mobo? I have never used coolers that didn't come with the chips :X. Anywho, is there a nice but relatively budget friendly case that fits this bill, compatible with the mobo etc. I of course would love it to look nice too, but functionality is far more important. Thanks again for the help as always guys, eventually I may be the one answering these questions.. but for now I a am a novice at it | ||
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iKill[ShocK]
Vietnam3530 Posts
On March 25 2012 12:22 Poe wrote: As advised earlier in this thread I will be getting my i5 2500k and this mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271 I currently have a 4 year old mid-size tower and am thinking about ordering a full sized tower when I order (Something I will hopefully never have to replace and can just build onto over the next years. I am looking at something designed to be a really good air cooling system. I will have my http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065 sitting on the chip so I need something that can still close easily. Also I heard that if the back bracket for the cooler touches the case it will blow the mobo? I have never used coolers that didn't come with the chips :X. Anywho, is there a nice but relatively budget friendly case that fits this bill, compatible with the mobo etc. I of course would love it to look nice too, but functionality is far more important. Thanks again for the help as always guys, eventually I may be the one answering these questions.. but for now I a am a novice at it you probably dont need a full tower imo. i saw this deal earlier and it could be really good for you http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119216 . Or just get a CoolerMaster 912 but if you want full tower you can get something like a CoolerMaster 932. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
HAF 932 is old, no filters and no USB3. Not to mention it's ugly as hell. Btw, budget and full tower do not belong in the same sentence. | ||
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Poe
United States32 Posts
What would be the cheapest full size that is good? As far as specific model etc. Or if I should just settle on a mid tower what is a really good air flow setup? I live in the desert with evap cooling so ambient air temp out of the case isn't the coolest for sure. For reference the case I currently have is this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144151 It is okay, but its a bit beat up since I have had it since early 2008 I think.Doesn't seem to move much air in it. The front ports for usb and sound have never worked reliably, and I don't like the top mounted psu very much. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
And you never mentioned your budget. If you're looking for something under $100 then Corsair 400R, Coolermaster 690ii Advanced, and Coolermaster Storm Enforcer come to mind for mid-tower cases. If you're looking for cheap full towers than Coolermaster HAF 932, Coolermaster Storm Trooper and Silverstone RV03 are all under $150. | ||
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