Is this a good build?

Jiggeroo · Mar 31, 2013

Been looking around and have come up with these parts for my build. Is there anyway to make this cheaper without sacrificing performance? I'd like it to play all the latest games at 1080p and high-ultra settings, plus im planning to Crossfire in the future. It's my first time doing so so suggestions would be welcome.

Processor: Core i5 3570k
PSU: Corsair TX 750watts
Cooler: Hyper Evo 212
Mobo: Asrock Z77 Extreme4
Memory: Vengeance 1600 4gb x 2
Gpu: Sapphire HD 7950 OC Vapor
Ssd: Crucial M4 64gb
Hdd: WD 7200rpm Black
Case: Corsair Carbide 300r (need help with this, im concerned with cooling especially once I Xfire in the future)

envy14tpe · Mar 31, 2013

Ditch Black WD for a Blue and put the money towards a 120/128gb SSD. Those SSDs are much faster and you want to have room to put your OS, programs, and couple games.

Otherwise all the components are great. If you are worried about Crossfire in future then get a cool (temp wise) case like this NZXT. It comes with 3 fans and you can easily add more.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146087

Jiggeroo · Mar 31, 2013

envy14tpe :

Would the decrease of performance from black to blue noticeable? Also im only planning to use the ssd for Windows, is 64gb not enough.

As for the case, what NZXT case? I like the Phantom 410 but its aroumd 70 Singapore $ more.

edit: Forgot to click on the link. The Phantom 410 is indeed nice and has very good review. If you were to choose, Phantom 410 or Carbide 500r?

envy14tpe · Mar 31, 2013

Jiggeroo :

Difference between blue and black??? I use my SSD for programs but I notice NO lag in HDD performance. Black is faster but I'd rather have a faster SSD. SSDs get faster the higher the GB is. In real world, you won't notice difference in Blue vs Black.

64gb is plenty for Windows. However, you might want all programs and still put 2 or 3 games on it. So get a fast 120/128gb SSD. Samsung 840, Vertex 4 are great choices. I bought an Intel 330 on sale for $100 (not as fast but great buy).

You're in Singapore. I missed that part. I'm in Taiwan for now. I've been to Singapore...great place!

How about a full tower case instead of mid? Phantom 410 vs 500r...both are great. I'd buy which ever is cheaper.

Jiggeroo · Mar 31, 2013

envy14tpe :

Jiggeroo :

Difference between blue and black??? I use my SSD for programs but I notice NO lag in HDD performance. Black is faster but I'd rather have a faster SSD. SSDs get faster the higher the GB is. In real world, you won't notice difference in Blue vs Black.

64gb is plenty for Windows. However, you might want all programs and still put 2 or 3 games on it. So get a fast 120/128gb SSD. Samsung 840, Vertex 4 are great choices. I bought an Intel 330 on sale for $100 (not as fast but great buy).

Now that you've mentioned it, installing all my programs on the SSD sounds like a good choice. I'm looking at my price list right now and the cheapest I see are Sandisk SSD ($133), Sandisk SSD Ultra plus ($139) and Samsung SSD ($142, not sure what it is but It's not the 840 as it's listed here @ $158). Which of these would you choose?

envy14tpe · Mar 31, 2013

I have my OS, all programs (which is more than you would think even for casual PC users), and 2 games(BF3 and Skyrim) on it. I still have 20gb to spare. (120gb SSD = 111gb of space)

I've hear good things about Samsung. Reliability and speed. I'd buy the Samsung 840 or 830 instead. It's a little more but worth it.

If the $142 is a Samsung 830 then grab it. It's "older" but fast as hell. Many people weren't impressed with the "upgrade" to 840.

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