- Sep 3, 2013
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Alright, so I'm looking to improve on my current build OR build a completely new computer. I'm probably going to give my current build to a younger brother. There are three main reasons I want a new computer now.
One, is that I've got my Skyrim looking absolutely glorious. Only problem with that is after about 15 minutes of gameplay my fps drops from 90-104 down to 33-50 because my gpu is reaching extreme temperatures (Between 91c and 103c at the most.) Now when it gets this hot I hit Shift+Enter and turn the ENB off long enough for it to cool back down before turning it back on.
Two, I want to be able to run all the next-gen games (Although I expect the main one, ESO, my current build could already handle on max. I think.) at max with 60fps+.
Three, I can afford to go really big with my build this time. Last time I spent $1,200 or so not including monitors, speakers, ect. This time I'm willing to go up to about $2,500 if necessary.
If improving upon the current build I am looking for a few things. Crazy Speed if possible, way better cooling (Because 91c-103c is just way too hot.) and if the current motherboard can't control a raid (I want to keep everything automatically backed up) a mobo that will. A friend of mine did suggest buying a portable air conditioning unit and connecting it to my computer through a hose to keep the inside of the case very cool. If that'd work, wonderful, however I am concerned about possibly elevating the humidity levels inside the case to dangerous levels if I did that. Would that be an issue?
I bought the computer and since it was the first thing I earned over $1,000 to buy was very very proud of it and named it 'The Beast' haha... It was also the first gaming computer I ever owned since about 2005 (Dad bought that one for me. I was 10)... I have folks at Tom's Hardware to thank for the build below as I was and am still fairly clueless as to what to get and what works together. I can put the parts together and keep them running but the actual build tends to give me trouble.
GPU - Evga GTX 670
Processor - Intel I5 Ivy Bridge 3570K
Cooler - cooler master hyper 212 EVO
MB -asrock z68 extreme3 gen 3
Ram - g.skill ripjaws x 8gb(2x4gb)
CD Drive - asus cd/dvd rom
HDD1: I forget exactly, a 250gb Sata though
HDD2: I also forget, a 150gb sata
Power Supply: I forget... Its a 550 watt though.
Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower ATX Case (RC-912-KKN1)
Os - Win 7 home premium
^ If that can be improved great, if not I'll give it to my little brother.
As for the completely new build I was figuring for the GPU a GTX690 or GTX Titan, Raided HDDs or SDDs if you can raid those. The raid is for backup of course. A case with very high airflow... Anyway, what do you guys think? What could I build for $2,500?
Thanks ahead of time.
One, is that I've got my Skyrim looking absolutely glorious. Only problem with that is after about 15 minutes of gameplay my fps drops from 90-104 down to 33-50 because my gpu is reaching extreme temperatures (Between 91c and 103c at the most.) Now when it gets this hot I hit Shift+Enter and turn the ENB off long enough for it to cool back down before turning it back on.
Two, I want to be able to run all the next-gen games (Although I expect the main one, ESO, my current build could already handle on max. I think.) at max with 60fps+.
Three, I can afford to go really big with my build this time. Last time I spent $1,200 or so not including monitors, speakers, ect. This time I'm willing to go up to about $2,500 if necessary.
If improving upon the current build I am looking for a few things. Crazy Speed if possible, way better cooling (Because 91c-103c is just way too hot.) and if the current motherboard can't control a raid (I want to keep everything automatically backed up) a mobo that will. A friend of mine did suggest buying a portable air conditioning unit and connecting it to my computer through a hose to keep the inside of the case very cool. If that'd work, wonderful, however I am concerned about possibly elevating the humidity levels inside the case to dangerous levels if I did that. Would that be an issue?
I bought the computer and since it was the first thing I earned over $1,000 to buy was very very proud of it and named it 'The Beast' haha... It was also the first gaming computer I ever owned since about 2005 (Dad bought that one for me. I was 10)... I have folks at Tom's Hardware to thank for the build below as I was and am still fairly clueless as to what to get and what works together. I can put the parts together and keep them running but the actual build tends to give me trouble.
GPU - Evga GTX 670
Processor - Intel I5 Ivy Bridge 3570K
Cooler - cooler master hyper 212 EVO
MB -asrock z68 extreme3 gen 3
Ram - g.skill ripjaws x 8gb(2x4gb)
CD Drive - asus cd/dvd rom
HDD1: I forget exactly, a 250gb Sata though
HDD2: I also forget, a 150gb sata
Power Supply: I forget... Its a 550 watt though.
Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower ATX Case (RC-912-KKN1)
Os - Win 7 home premium
^ If that can be improved great, if not I'll give it to my little brother.
As for the completely new build I was figuring for the GPU a GTX690 or GTX Titan, Raided HDDs or SDDs if you can raid those. The raid is for backup of course. A case with very high airflow... Anyway, what do you guys think? What could I build for $2,500?
Thanks ahead of time.
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