New system build
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Hi Azure, have you already bought everything or is this your planned build? There's a helpful sticky here: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/353572-31-build-upgrade-advice if you edit your post or post back using that guide we'll be able to help you properly.
The GTX 560 is within the definition of "mid-range". It is a good graphics card and not very expensive. But it all depends on what kind of games you intend to play. Your setup will allow you to play most games in acceptable resolution and details.
The CPU is also good for the money but is not really a mid-range processor. If you have a little additional funds, go for a i7-2600K.
The Mainboard and Memory are okay as well, depending on your budget. There could be a bottleneck with the MB if you wish to overclock.
But all in all, this is what I would call a value mid-range rig.
The CPU is also good for the money but is not really a mid-range processor. If you have a little additional funds, go for a i7-2600K.
The Mainboard and Memory are okay as well, depending on your budget. There could be a bottleneck with the MB if you wish to overclock.
But all in all, this is what I would call a value mid-range rig.
Azure, I think that's a good mid-range CPU if you don't want to overclock. Assuming this build is for gaming, you could actually save a bit of money going down to a slightly slower i5 processor, an H77 mobo, and spend the extra cash on a better GPU than the 560, which is now a generation old.
The i7 2600 is a generation older than your 3570 and offers nothing to gamers over an i5 anyway. IMHO that's not a good recommendation for a gaming machine.
Post back using the sticky I referenced and we'll be able to give you good advice on the getting the most out of your budget.
The i7 2600 is a generation older than your 3570 and offers nothing to gamers over an i5 anyway. IMHO that's not a good recommendation for a gaming machine.
Post back using the sticky I referenced and we'll be able to give you good advice on the getting the most out of your budget.
FinneousPJ
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For a 2013 build the 560 is quite underwhelming. I recommend at least HD7850 preferably the HD7870 LE/XT which is amazing value currently.
I know that the i7-2600 is an older CPU, but the benchmarks shows that it performs higher in-game then the i5-3570. And I also operated on the premise, that there was a budget here. But I agree with you, that if there is no overclocking, stick with a slightly "slower" CPU and spend the money on a GPU upgrade.
I'd like some links to the benchmarks you're working from. The 2600k and 3570 (non k) have identical base and boost clocks (3.4 & 3.8 respectively) and Ivy Bridge is usually 5-7% quicker clock for clock. The i7 gives you hyper-threading and an extra 2MB of cache, but I've yet to see any evidence of these offering anything to gamers. Plus, going back to the Sandy Bridge 2600, you lose PCIe 3.
Until OP posts back we're both only assuming we're discussing a gaming machine, but under that premise, the i7 2600K is really bad recommendation in my opinion.
FinneousPJ
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The last thing he needs is a more powerful CPU. On the contrary, he should downgrade the CPU to get a better GPU.
We'd really be able to help you better if you use the sticky I referenced above. But let me ask you some specific questions:
- this build is primarily for gaming? Any particular games at the moment?
- do you plan to overclock?
- what's your monitor resolution?
- where are you shopping from. Newegg?
Couple of comments from me:
1) swap out that psu for a corsair or seasonic, don't skimp here!
2) no point in 16GB ram for gaming. Even 4 is probably fine but 8 is more than enough. RAM is the easiest upgrade you can make later, save your money now.
3) you haven't listed a case yet, have you already got one?
4) once we sort out the above, we'll know what budget is left for the GPU. If your gaming at 1080p and the 650ti is the best you can afford, I might suggest dropping to a cheaper i5, a H77 mobo and use the extra $$ on a better GPU.
- this build is primarily for gaming? Any particular games at the moment?
- do you plan to overclock?
- what's your monitor resolution?
- where are you shopping from. Newegg?
Couple of comments from me:
1) swap out that psu for a corsair or seasonic, don't skimp here!
2) no point in 16GB ram for gaming. Even 4 is probably fine but 8 is more than enough. RAM is the easiest upgrade you can make later, save your money now.
3) you haven't listed a case yet, have you already got one?
4) once we sort out the above, we'll know what budget is left for the GPU. If your gaming at 1080p and the 650ti is the best you can afford, I might suggest dropping to a cheaper i5, a H77 mobo and use the extra $$ on a better GPU.
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Sorry for not using the sticky you give.. Here are solution after help from all..
Mobo- Gigabyte GAH77N-wifi
CPU- i5-3570/ 3470/ 3450 (any of this)
GPU- Gigabyte 650 ti
PSU- Silverstone Strider ST60F 600w
HDD- Seagate Barracuda 500gb
RAM- Hyper X 8gb
Case- CM Elite 120 Advanced (got from my friend)
Main Purpose- Gamming on 1080, some video editing using Adobe After effects and PS
Mobo- Gigabyte GAH77N-wifi
CPU- i5-3570/ 3470/ 3450 (any of this)
GPU- Gigabyte 650 ti
PSU- Silverstone Strider ST60F 600w
HDD- Seagate Barracuda 500gb
RAM- Hyper X 8gb
Case- CM Elite 120 Advanced (got from my friend)
Main Purpose- Gamming on 1080, some video editing using Adobe After effects and PS
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