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davoo23

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Hey guys i need help because i finally have the money and i feel like Ironside is the best place to get my computer built, but if you have a better website suggestion please let me know!

So, i need a computer that's good for Video editing/Music editing, Gaming ofc, regular internet stuff and i'll be on 24" single monitor doing 1920 x 1080.
 
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Marcopolo123

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Wanna overclock?

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CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V2 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.16 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1045.05
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-02 12:44 EDT-0400)

 
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There is ZERO reason to purchase a Xeon if scalable applications aren't going to be used. The Xeon also has a limited locked multiplier and won't overclock as well as a 3570K will.
 
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Well as much as i really really want to, this is my first gaming computer, and i can't afford to mess up. Last thing i want is to blow something up and be screwed because i wouldn't know where to start on fixing or returning. Another thing is i live in Delaware and it's hard to find place where people can actually help you with PC's and stuff so me asking someone to help me build it is out the question. Thirdly i will eventually be building a computer myself but i need something i can look at physically to know how to do it. Currently using a laptop :wahoo:
 
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Heh i'm sort of a nVidia fan boy, and i believe a 3770k is what i need as in CPU wise.
 
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Ok, i would buy an asus gtx 670
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx670dc22gd5

If you plan to overclock, buy the i7-3770k , otherwise the xeon-1230 v2 is pretty much the same, but cheaper.

 
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Heh everyone keeps telling me that but it's like a car, i have the knowledge to fix some problems but i'm not specialized in it. So i'd rather have a mechanic do the job because that's what he specializes. Plus i'm human it sucks when you mess something up and the only person you have to blame is yourself. lul.
 
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o.k. :)

 
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So i'm going to order this today!

Series
Intel Core i7 3770K
Case - Corsair Vengeance Series C70 Military Green (Mid Tower)
Custom Airbrush Logos & Emblems - None
Custom Airbrushed Gamertags - None
Additional Case Fans - 2 x 120mm Red LED Cooler Master Sickleflow High Performance Fans
Internal Lighting - Dual 12" Red Cold Cathode Lighting
Intel Processor - [Overclockable] Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz, 3.9GHz Turbo Boost (Quad Core)
CPU Cooling - Asetek 570LC High Performance Liquid Cooling
PC Liquid Coolant - None
Liquid Cooling Tubing Color - Clear / None
Kink Coils - None
Intel Motherboard - [x-fire, SLI] ASRock Z77 Extreme4 [VGA DVI HDMI] SATA 6Gb/s USB3 {4 DDR3 Slots}
Overclocking Processor - [FREE] Overclock Processor up to 10%
Overclock Protection Warranty - None
Overclocking Graphics Card - Stock Speed
Memory - 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600MHz
Memory Cooling - None
Primary Hard Drive - Corsair Neutron GTX 120GB SSD
Hard Drive Cooling - None
Secondary Hard Drive - 2TB 7200 RPM
Secondary Hard Drive Cooling - None
1st Optical Drive - DVD Writer
2nd Optical Drive - None
Graphics Card - EVGA GTX 670 2GB FTW Edition (Min. 650 Watt Power Supply)
Liquid Cool Graphics Card - None
[SLI / X-fire] Second Video Card - None
[SLI / X-fire] Liquid Cool Graphics card - None
[3-way SLI / X-fire] Third Graphics Card - None
[3-Way SLI / X-fire] Liquid Cool Graphics Card - None
Power Supply - Standard 1000 Watt
Operating System - Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Networking - Standard Onboard Ethernet
Fan Controller - None
Media Card Readers - All-in-one Card Reader
Sound Card - Integrated HD Audio
PC Games - None
TV Tuners - None
Office Software - None
Antivirus Software - None
Monitor - None
Second Monitor - None
Mouse - None
Keyboard - None
Speakers & Headsets - None
Packaging - [FREE] Advanced Packaging System - Custom foam to protect and secure internal components from shipping abuse
Wiring - [FREE] Professional Wiring - Cables will be organized to achieve maximum airflow
Technical Support - Life-time U.S. based technical support and customer service by our own in-house technicians
Rush Service - [Standard] Shipped Out in 2 - 10 Business Days
Video Demonstration - None
Warranty - Standard 3 Years Parts and 3 Years Labor

Standard PSU:Kingwin/CM/ Rosewil

Do you guys think i should change anything?

1967 total
 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($135.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1965.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-05 13:05 EDT-0400)

Has 3 monitors plus a second hd 7950.
Better motherboard,better memory, better power supply, better cpu-cooler,better ssd
 
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its lego for adults. its too easy for you to screw up. newegg has a VERY extensive guide on how to do it. plus, the parts are not too different anyways so everything hasnt changed much

heres what i would get
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VbTb

heres what i would change out of yours

-i hope you do enough video editing to make the i7 worth it.
-cheap 120mm liquid coolers are a joke. when they blow up (some faulty ones do) they will kill your entire system
-the c70 is a hot house
-WAY better board. cant stress that enough. the extreme4 is built pretty cheaply
-way better fans out there than the sickleflows
-if you want lighting, do it right by using bitfenix LEDs. i find lighting a waste of time though. no one stares at their case
-stick with a 2x8 gb kit for future expansion
-more SSD storage
-evga ftw sucks compared to pretty much every other aftermarket 670.
-1000w is overkill plus the fact that you are using something from coolermaster or rosewell is a sure thing to get a crappy psu
-you change it to windows 7 pro if you want. for your rig, forget it. you can never use more than 16gb of ram since you filled up all the slots


if you cannot PHYSICALLY build the rig (seriously, im 15 and i can do it), you can take all the parts in my partslist, go to us.ncix, fill up the shopping cart, do the price matches to save, and then you can either call or email (calling is slightly better) and ask them to build it for you. they will do a job just as well for 50 bucks. it will take longer since it has to be assembled in vancouver but then its still a hell of a lot cheaper than whatever boutique builders can offer
 
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- i7 will be worth it.
-Asetek makes corsair cooling and the 570 = h80i
-c70 has great cooling.
- This is the same board that won "Tom’s Hardware Approved Award"
- Sickleflows get the job done
- Lighting is more cosmetics.
- SSD is fine i was going to pass on it, but they told me to get that one instead.
- Excuse me did you just say EVGA FTW sucks?
- 1000w for a SLI motherboard.....clearly i'll be going SLI later on. Ironside only uses quality PSU's (3 warranty 3 year labor (free))
- 4x4 > 2x8 [Safety reasons, say one of the ram stops working]
- Windows 7 pro, again thinking ahead i will eventually upgrade my ram.

I just can't build it now, I've stated why already on this thread.
 
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1000W is over kill for a 670 an 850W would be more then enough to SLI.

I know you said you are an Nvidia fan but I'm telling you 7970 would be better cause you can also OC the shit out of it (check to see what your games favor Nvidia or AMD)

@Troll dont agree with Extreme4 being shit
 
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-fair enough. you better make it worth it
-no. i dont care if its from asetek or coolit. they both suck compared to a proper heatsink or the swiftech h220
-no.thermal sucks more than a silent case
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5834/corsair-vengeance-c70-case-review-going-for-the-gamers/6
-winning an award doesnt mean crap. go look at the mosfet rating here compared to the ud4h.
http://sinhardware.com/images/vrm.jpg
then go here and you will find that it ran at 47c under full load which is steaming hot for a motherboard
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/02/06/asrock_z77_extreme4_lga_1155_motherboard_review/6#.UYelALU4vUk
-sure it can. but you can do way better considering its the worst fan in this round up
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6391/120mm-radiator-fan-roundup-part-2-fan-harder/6
-well if you are doing it, do it right at get some bitfenix alchemy LEDs. cold cathodes will die off in a ugly mess
-you can get a way better model.
-yep. been there said that. the asus cools 8c better and quieter. does it not fall behind compared to other aftermarket 670s?
http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphics/40613-evga-geforce-gtx-670-ftw/?page=9
-1000w is for 3 way SLI. something you can never do with a z77 platform without a PLX chip
-no. if a 1000w unit costs 100 dollars, there is something seriously wrong. no good 1000w unit costs 100 dollars especailly at boutique builders (where they rip you another 50%). here is the cheapest 1000w unit i can find made by kingwin. its a older superflower design with tested less than 80% efficency. id like you to see if you can pull 1000w out of it without failing
http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9223
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817121070

-no. ram almost never fails.
-thats funny since if you want to upgrade your ram, you will have to throw away 2 of your sticks instead of adding 2 sticks like you would do on a 2x8gb based system

i said, you can do a custom order through us.ncix. they at least dont give you crappy psus
 
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Lol i'm not doing this, i have friends who helped me pick out the parts through experience, i'm not a big fan of "oh this company says its a shitty this or that, so i'm not going to use it" I'm sure i'll be fine + there's warranties for a reason.
 
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Oh I agree with this 100%. There's no way any system vendor on the planet could accurately charge $100 for a Seasonic X1050 Gold without losing a lot of profit. You're basically getting screwed in this area if you're not paying attention.

-no. ram almost never fails.
Click to expand...

I've had RAM fail on me before, and dealing with manufacturers is almost never fun.
 
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If that's the case why are you asking for help?That's not meant as a snotty question just so you know. ;)

 
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That PSU is not going to be a quality unit. A buddy of mine bought a 850w PSU from Coolmax and when it failed they gladly replaced the PSU.....not the motherboard and graphics card which also were fried. A good PSU will not ruin your system if it fails and it will have a MUCH lower fail rate.
 
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But you guys are talking overclock......this is my first custom computer. I don't think i have the balls to consider overclocking

and at the guy saying it's a snotty question, it's more of a confirming question.
 
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No one said it was going to be cool max lol, i don't even know what it's going to be, but they only use quality PSU's
 
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