Hey guys, I am kind of new to customized computers. I know the main parts and I know what they're for. However, making a good price/value comparison is still a little tricky, even with benchmarking.
I am NOT building it myself, will have a webshop do that for me. I know it's cheaper, but I don't want to take any risks. And I am willing to pay a little extra for that
So here are some questions I have, if you can help me, please do!
1. Case: I chose the Cooler Master Silencio 550. I read that it has built-in sound-dampening foam layers and quiet fans. I chose this because, in my logic, it would allow me to use a standard processor cooler, instead of a quiet one, which is a lot more expensive. Furthermore, I like the simple, stylish look of it. I am not one for the LED-light and rambadoo around a computer So my question is, choosing that case, will my computer be silent? (Let's say, under 25dB?)
2. GPU: I am doubting between the ''GTX 660 Ti 2GB'' and the ''AMD Radeon HD 7870 XT jokerCard 2GB''. My main focus for the computer will be Skyrim on max settings (okay, AA can be 4x if it has to) + some visual mods to make it look better. Of course I play other games too, but Skyrim is my main focus for it. Games like Farcry 3 or other games that require more power, I don't play on PC. Will the AMD Radeon 7870 be enough for me?
3. CPU: Again, AMD or Intel? As far I could conclude from research, the AMD is again doing better price/performance, but the performance is in general lower. I am doubting between
-''AMD Zambezi X8 FX-8320, Eight-Core''
-''AMD Zambezi X8 FX-8350, Eight-Core''
-''Intel Core i5-3350P 3.10 GHz''
-''Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40 GHz''
(Again, Skyrim and lower-requiring games on max, nothing fancier than Skyrim really). Same question, what would you guys recommend? Maybe I need an even less fancy one than those above to play Skyrim on max? If so, tell me please!~
4. Motherboard: This is where my knowledge ends. Knowing which motherboards can handle which cards is above me. I know some stuff about the USB 3.0 etc. but that's all. So the motherboards I am doubting between if I choose AMD-based computer:
-''MSI 760GA-P43FX ''
-''Asus M5A78L-M/USB3''
and if I choose an Intel-based computer:
-''MSI B75MA-E33''
-''Asus Motherboard P8H77-V LE''
5. Working storage (if that is the correct English term): I take it 8GB DDR3 Corsair will be enough? I am not planning on overclocking or anything, so I won't need Vengeance right?
6. Power: 500W enough?
Let me stress this again: I would like to play Skyrim + Enhancement mods on max (except for AA if it requires too much) with at least 40 fps! Any games that are even fancier and require more power, I don't have to play on max, or might not play at all.
I guess that's it! Please include the number before your answer, will make it a lot easier for me!
And thanks in advance!
EDIT; oh one last thing, if what I listed here goes way above that which is required, please do tell me alternatives that are cheaper but still provide what I am looking for.
I am NOT building it myself, will have a webshop do that for me. I know it's cheaper, but I don't want to take any risks. And I am willing to pay a little extra for that
So here are some questions I have, if you can help me, please do!
1. Case: I chose the Cooler Master Silencio 550. I read that it has built-in sound-dampening foam layers and quiet fans. I chose this because, in my logic, it would allow me to use a standard processor cooler, instead of a quiet one, which is a lot more expensive. Furthermore, I like the simple, stylish look of it. I am not one for the LED-light and rambadoo around a computer
So my question is, choosing that case, will my computer be silent? (Let's say, under 25dB?)2. GPU: I am doubting between the ''GTX 660 Ti 2GB'' and the ''AMD Radeon HD 7870 XT jokerCard 2GB''. My main focus for the computer will be Skyrim on max settings (okay, AA can be 4x if it has to) + some visual mods to make it look better. Of course I play other games too, but Skyrim is my main focus for it. Games like Farcry 3 or other games that require more power, I don't play on PC. Will the AMD Radeon 7870 be enough for me?
3. CPU: Again, AMD or Intel? As far I could conclude from research, the AMD is again doing better price/performance, but the performance is in general lower. I am doubting between
-''AMD Zambezi X8 FX-8320, Eight-Core''
-''AMD Zambezi X8 FX-8350, Eight-Core''
-''Intel Core i5-3350P 3.10 GHz''
-''Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40 GHz''
(Again, Skyrim and lower-requiring games on max, nothing fancier than Skyrim really). Same question, what would you guys recommend? Maybe I need an even less fancy one than those above to play Skyrim on max? If so, tell me please!~
4. Motherboard: This is where my knowledge ends. Knowing which motherboards can handle which cards is above me. I know some stuff about the USB 3.0 etc. but that's all. So the motherboards I am doubting between if I choose AMD-based computer:
-''MSI 760GA-P43FX ''
-''Asus M5A78L-M/USB3''
and if I choose an Intel-based computer:
-''MSI B75MA-E33''
-''Asus Motherboard P8H77-V LE''
5. Working storage (if that is the correct English term): I take it 8GB DDR3 Corsair will be enough? I am not planning on overclocking or anything, so I won't need Vengeance right?
6. Power: 500W enough?
Let me stress this again: I would like to play Skyrim + Enhancement mods on max (except for AA if it requires too much) with at least 40 fps! Any games that are even fancier and require more power, I don't have to play on max, or might not play at all.
I guess that's it! Please include the number before your answer, will make it a lot easier for me!
And thanks in advance!
EDIT; oh one last thing, if what I listed here goes way above that which is required, please do tell me alternatives that are cheaper but still provide what I am looking for.
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