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i haven't build a pc in 5 or so years so any advice on the components would be welcome. I am most uncertain about the motherboard and memory.
thanks!
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer USB 3.0 Mid Tower ATX Case with Window and Black Interior (SGC-1000-KWN1)?
Hard drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache Internal Desktop Hard Drive Bulk/OEM - WD1002FAEX
Processor: Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1155
Motherboard: Gigabyte Intel Z68 ATX DDR3 2133 LGA 1155 Motherboards GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3?
Cpu cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler, RR-B10-212P-G1
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB ( 2 x 4 GB ) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) 240-Pin DDR3 Memory Kit for Intel Core i3, i5, i7
Video Card: Galaxy Technology GeForce GTX 580 1536 MB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 DVI/DVI/Mini-HD?MI SLI Ready Graphics Card, 58NLH5HS3PXZ
PSU: Corsair Professional Series 650-Watt 80 Plus Certified Power Supply
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Optical Media: Lite-On Super AllWrite 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
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Youknow , Spilt, the last one built, I did not really build. I bought all the components and paid Fry's $100 to put it together. That was about 5 years ago , too. I remember I use to enjoy building artificial intelligence. It was like giving birth to a machine entity. good luck. sorry, I dont know jack.
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If it doesn't fire up the first time, that is exactly what I am going to do, heh.
"here's a box full of crap and $100...GO!"
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Looks about right. The only thing I would add to that list is a Razer Naga (if you don't already have one.)
I would also consider going to 16GB of Ram - Ram is cheap right now. Jump on it while it is.
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Yeah, I have the naga.
Good call on the ram. Thanks.
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With the Z68 you might consider getting a small SSD for the Smart Response feature. In fact I'd take an SSD upgrade before doubling your RAM.
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I'd go with a bigger power supply but what you have is probably sufficient.
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I bumped it up to the 750.
Thanks
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Why pay so much for 1 580 card when you can get 2 gtx 560's with 2 gigs each for the price of 1 580?
+1 on the SSD they run fast.
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Is your sexbox not doing it for you any more?
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Start at a more basic level.
What are you going to use this pc for?
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cabbyman posted:
Start at a more basic level.
What are you going to use this pc for?
This is Spilt. I think it's safe to assume at least 50% of its use will involve the My Little Pony and Desperate Housewives intellectual properties.
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I am getting the 580 because I will sli it next year or so and it will do ok until then.
The pc will be for gaming, photoshop, and some 3ds Max.
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Get 16GB of RAM!!
It is SO fucking cheap now, treat yourself for more room to grow in.
3ds Max, hell, any Rendering can always use more mem once you start experimenting with bigger and more shaders, and if you're a 3D graphics whore, well, just know:
You'll thank me later.
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Yukishiro1 posted:
Is your sexbox not doing it for you any more?
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SPILT SIGHTING!
I'm considering not building my next one. You can do pretty good with a pre-built nowadays.
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get the unlocked i-2600k
kick PS up to 800
get the Thermaltake FRIO Overclocking Cooler Fan
other than that good build!
I went with a intel 510 ssd and it rocks with a 3 tb D Drive.
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Rikarus posted:
get the unlocked i-2600k
kick PS up to 800
if he doesn't plan on OCing then the 2600 and 650w psu is fine
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change to SSD for HDD.
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I'd highly recommend a SSD
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I fourth the SSD recommendation. Also, if you plan on keeping the computer for a while, you might also want to consider a motherboard that can handle the upcoming Intel Ivy Bridge CPU and pci-e 3.0 slot for upcoming graphics cards.
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