Gaming Rig Build help

[kickinindian]

sooo ive finnaly think ive nailed down everything that i need/want and are compatible for my rig ill post it up and if u guys think it seems okay ill start parting it together or any input etc.

i wanted future upgradeability so i wanted SLI, and a larger PSU. and at $600+-

Est. Price: $595.91
CPU: Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz
Power Supply: Rosewill 850W +3.3V@24A, +5V@30A, +12V1@20A, +12V2@20A, +12V3@20A, +12V4@20A, -12V@0.5A, +5VSB@3A
Est. idle/peak Power: 254W(idle)/555W(peak)
System RAM: 4 of 32GB max supported RAM.
Video Card: 2GB NVIDIA GDDR5 128-bit
Data Storage: 1024GB

ECS Black Deluxe P67H2-A2 SLI (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Rosewill CHALLENGER-U3 Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower

Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor

2X Mushkin Enhanced Essentials 2GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model 991586

SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM SATA Model SH-222BB/BEBE - OEM

EVGA 02G-P4-2651-KR GeForce GTX 650 2GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card

Rosewill Xtreme Series RX850-S-B 850W Continuous @40°C ,80 PLUS Certified, ATX12V v2.2 & EPS12V v2.91, SLI Ready CrossFire Ready, Active PF

[truism]

you said 600+- so i wasnt sure of ur cap but i made a list, also i noticed a few parts on ur list are either discontinued or out of stock on newegg.

cost: $712.94 (before shipping)
CPU: Core i5 3570k 3.4Ghz(easily overclocked to 4ghz) Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K
power supply: same as ur list
ram: free with mobo: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model BLS8G3D1609ES2LX0
video card: xfx radeon 7850(cost a little more and has alot better performance than the 650gtx u had. also comes with $109 in free games)
storage: Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
cd/dvd: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
case: COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case(i have this case and it is great!)
motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard (my friend has this same mobo/cpu combo and his system is very stable @ 4.6ghz oc with upgraded heatsink/fan for the cpu. if you have a microcenter near you, they have a 3570k/asrock extreme4 combo deal that would make this total price go down. of course you would then need to purchase ram as the combo at microcenter doesnt come with free ram)

the free games that come with the graphics card are: FARCRY3 Blood Dragon, BIOSHOCK Infinite, and TOMBRAIDER

some links with comparisons of cpu u have in ur list vs cpu in this list and gpu comparisons as well gtx 650 vs radeon 7850

cpus: http://anandtech.com/bench/Product/289?vs=701

gpus: http://anandtech.com/bench/Product/549?vs=681

im not saying im any sort of pc pro, i do have alot of experience with computers but havent been really keeping up with that stuff much anymore. I have used the case, processor, motherboard, and graphics card(7850 in general not that exact card). It stomps my amd im currently using. i have an amd fx-4100 overclocked to 4.6ghz(i have a gtx 285, so not quite as good as his 7850) and my friends pc(the one with those parts) at stocks speeds got alot higher fps in games and scored alot higher in 3dmark vantage. like 10k higher. when his was at stock 3.4ghz lol. makes me sad..


sorry for the long post, hope this helps but if not then o well :) no worries

[Massimo]

in all honesty cpu is not so important for gaming these days it is all about the gpu. I would probably go for an AMD quad core instead and save your self some $$$. Especially if you start doing some video editing or shit like that the more cores the better.

Seem to have a tight buget and want future expandability, but are going for intel and nvidia, the most expensive and intel has a bad habit of changing sockets every 2 sec. If you go amd am3+ they will have another cpu coming out at the end of the year you can then up grade with.

I have a phenom II 1090t and I still play games at full settings. As for nvidia over AMD well nvidia has some nice things like 3d and cuda core support but with a tight buget you are better of going AMD you will get more out of it then you would for a nvidia at the same price point.

Trust me I work for HP.

[kickinindian]

thanks guys, i already have the 1tb hard drive so that helps a little cost wise, was free (its a Seagate cant complain). i am kinda biased to intel cpus because last time i had an AMD cpu it was really choppy sometimes would work fine then 10min later would bog down then doing the same thing later would be fine im all for amd or nvidia but the 7850 i was lookingat was not compatible i guess according to http://www.gooeypc.com/ also is it possible to use a laptop i5 on desktop Mobos? just brainstormin as i have one in my dv7.

im still just learning Hardware compatibility so:weak:

[gtdragon980]

you said 600+- so i wasnt sure of ur cap but i made a list, also i noticed a few parts on ur list are either discontinued or out of stock on newegg.

My computer is almost like that setup, but with a little different hardware. Instead of the blue WD 1tb,I went with a 120gb SSD for the OS & went with the WD black because of better reviews and reliability. I went with a asus z77 lk mobo, 8gb ram (forgot model), same cpu & gigabyte 7870. Still much more than OP's budget, I found it to be worthwhile in the long run.

thanks guys, i already have the 1tb hard drive so that helps a little cost wise, was free (its a Seagate cant complain). i am kinda biased to intel cpus because last time i had an AMD cpu it was really choppy sometimes would work fine then 10min later would bog down then doing the same thing later would be fine im all for amd or nvidia but the 7850 i was lookingat was not compatible i guess according to http://www.gooeypc.com/ also is it possible to use a laptop i5 on desktop Mobos? just brainstormin as i have one in my dv7.

im still just learning Hardware compatibility so:weak:

No you cannot use a laptop cpu in your desktop mobo, it has to fit the correct socket. I would say that both AMD and intel are great, but intel is far more reliable in overclocking situations. AMD tends to run hot.

[kickinindian]

okay i got the price down a little better i already have a 1tb cuda and ill just need to get a couple more fans but i think the PSU compensates for that more than enough

http://www.gooeypc.com/mypartsList.aspx?rigid=8065

[Threehz]

I would go all AMD, but you can't save everyone ;)

Looks good, but I would go at least 8GB ram, and why not 1600? Mobo can't support it?

Also, I'm guessing that the HD is not SSD. I would invest in at least a 128GB SSD and install games on that drive. SSD makes SUCH a difference.

Game on brotha.

[kickinindian]

I will buy ram soon after just pricing out something decent for now. And I will get a SDD but from a friend of mine so I didn't include it it's a 60gig

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[chance]

you said 600+- so i wasnt sure of ur cap but i made a list, also i noticed a few parts on ur list are either discontinued or out of stock on newegg.

cost: $712.94 (before shipping)
CPU: Core i5 3570k 3.4Ghz(easily overclocked to 4ghz) Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K
power supply: same as ur list
ram: free with mobo: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model BLS8G3D1609ES2LX0
video card: xfx radeon 7850(cost a little more and has alot better performance than the 650gtx u had. also comes with $109 in free games)
storage: Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
cd/dvd: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
case: COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case(i have this case and it is great!)
motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard (my friend has this same mobo/cpu combo and his system is very stable @ 4.6ghz oc with upgraded heatsink/fan for the cpu. if you have a microcenter near you, they have a 3570k/asrock extreme4 combo deal that would make this total price go down. of course you would then need to purchase ram as the combo at microcenter doesnt come with free ram)

the free games that come with the graphics card are: FARCRY3 Blood Dragon, BIOSHOCK Infinite, and TOMBRAIDER

some links with comparisons of cpu u have in ur list vs cpu in this list and gpu comparisons as well gtx 650 vs radeon 7850

cpus: http://anandtech.com/bench/Product/289?vs=701

gpus: http://anandtech.com/bench/Product/549?vs=681

im not saying im any sort of pc pro, i do have alot of experience with computers but havent been really keeping up with that stuff much anymore. I have used the case, processor, motherboard, and graphics card(7850 in general not that exact card). It stomps my amd im currently using. i have an amd fx-4100 overclocked to 4.6ghz(i have a gtx 285, so not quite as good as his 7850) and my friends pc(the one with those parts) at stocks speeds got alot higher fps in games and scored alot higher in 3dmark vantage. like 10k higher. when his was at stock 3.4ghz lol. makes me sad..


sorry for the long post, hope this helps but if not then o well :) no worries

This sounds like a good list.

I just built a system (for 3d modeling) and used the 3570k, and using ASUS's overclocking utility built into the mobo, its running at 4.2ghz. I am running a hx60 liquid cpu cooler and it keeps it nice and cold.

Also, I dont think you need a power supply that large, but I could be wrong. I have a 620w that runs my 3d modeling rig, with 8g ram, the h60 cooler, a professional graphics card, and 6 120mm fans

[Holland]

I would say that both AMD and intel are great, but intel is far more reliable in overclocking situations. AMD tends to run hot.

Truth right here.



OLD video, but little eye opener. That's not to say it's the same now, but after owning 2 AMD processors, I now have an Intel.

[dustyperez]

i have a plextor 256 gb ssd and my pc boots up from dead off to usable in about 11 seconds!!!

[pandaboo911]

+1 I got a top of the line AMD quad core black edition and all it could muster is a 400mhz overclock, even with water cooling.

Also get an ATI gpu, bad experience with nvidia here

Best upgrade I ever purchased was an SSD, night and day difference

[cale]

Swap that power supply out for something from a more reputable brand. Corsair, Thermaltake etc. One of the biggest factors in selecting a PSU is warranty, you want to deal with a company that has a good history of dealing with warranty claims. PSU's last quite a while, so you need something that you won't be replacing every other year.

Ditch that 550 and get the 650ti. Better card for only a bit more, you don't want to skimp on the GPU in a gaming build...

Also skip the DVD drive unless you absolutely need one. I removed mine and haven't had use for it since.

[E30 Wagen]

I'm happy with my AMD, currently a Phenom II x4 975 Black Edition, OC'd to 4.0ghz. It runs cool with an upgraded CPU cooler (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835154014) and I could go higher but my mobo won't let me mess with voltage in BIOS.

Like has been said, you don't need more than four cores for gaming. I've discovered that high clock speeds make the difference, not forgetting RAM frequencies/latencies, and the GPU. I'm running a 6970 whose stock speed was like 850. I bought the TwinFrozr MSi card which ran 940mhz out of the box, which I've OC'd to a stable 970mhz. It makes a huge difference. I've had the same hardware for almost three years now and there still really isn't any point in my upgrading. I was shocked, actually, when I browsed the new stuff, expecting it to have progressed much further when it really hasn't. I guess Ray Kurzweil was wrong...

As for SSDs, it would be nice to cut down loading time. I'm waiting until these are cheaper: