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Pole · Apr 9, 2013

Here is final build, I am trying to avoid dabs and ebuyer even though they have cheaper prices but have really bad reputation with customer service and delivery:

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/pole/saved/1rjz

2xHDD are for RAID 0 recording.
Can you check if all parts fit together?
I need good power supply but 850W might be overkill.

Plan on ordering from Overclockers: GPU even though its more expensive it reputable seller and comes with AMD never settle (bioshock+crysis) two games I plan on playing.
AriaPC and amazon.co.uk for the rest.
Is it bad ordering from different retailers?
Yes it is my first PC build.

Thanks

ubercake · Apr 9, 2013

Your link is to a blank part list.

Pole · Apr 9, 2013

Thank you ! fixed the link.

ubercake · Apr 9, 2013

The build looks good. A solid high-end gamer.

It's always better to know you have more power than necessary. You could drop down to a 750W pretty safely though and know you're pretty well covered for a crossfire or SLI setup even if future video cards require more power than the current gen:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu750ax

Pole · Apr 9, 2013

Just to check if I add another hardrive I won't have problems with fitting it in, connections, space etc?

ubercake · Apr 9, 2013

You have room in that case. No problem. Just a tip... Try to get the SATA III connector cables with the L-shape connector on one end. Plug the straight end into the motherboard and the L to the back of the drives.

Pole · Apr 9, 2013

I guess those connectors do not come with the parts I am buying?
If so could you point me in right direction for specific connectors I should buy with an example link given, thank you for taking the time to help out.

If I am getting 120-144hz monitor will I need to buy special connectors between the screen and computer to take full advantage of the refresh rate?

ubercake · Apr 9, 2013

Most new drives and motherboards come with these L-type connections on one end of the cables but just in case they don't, this is a sample of what I'm talking about:
SATA III 18" cable with one L-connector

The 120-144Hz monitor should come with a dual-link DVI-D cable. I don't know of any that don't. Is it the Asus? They are pretty sharp!

Pole · Apr 9, 2013

Was giving myself one more day to choose monitor, it will be something along the lines of ASUS-VG248QE or BenQ-XL2411T. Those pretty mainstream choices for gamers judging from recent threads and forum questions. I am leaning towards ditching IPS image quality for 120-144hz monitors then its question of which one will provide picture quality closest to IPS panel, which from what I have been advised is BenQ-XL2411T after some setting tweaks.

Thanks I will check if connections are provided when parts arrive , big thumbs up to you !

ubercake · Apr 9, 2013

Honestly, I had an IPS monitor for a day and returned it the next day. After having the higher refresh rates, nothing compares for gaming. Now if you're a photographer that needs to see the purist blacks and have extreme viewing angles, IPS is the way to go; not for gaming though.

I wish they made 2560x1440 or 3840x1080 120Hz TN monitors. Seems like this would be a sweet spot for gamers that like first-person shooters.

Both the BenQ and the Asus are great monitors.

Pole · Apr 9, 2013

Awesome, looks like I am all set then ! highfive to you and two thumbs up !

Wish me luck on this first time build =D

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