I would like to confirm the rig I want to build...

mangafreak · Nov 9, 2013

Ehhhhhhhh all!

Can you guys please check this rig?

Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45
CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 Quad 3.2GHz
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 Gigabyte OC Edition (2GB, GDDR5)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance (8GB, DDR3, 1600MHz)
HDD: Wastern Digital Cavair Blue (WD10EZEX, 1TB)
PSU: W500 Corsair CX500m
Cooler: Xigmatek Gaia SD1283
Optical Drive: Lite-On 24x SATA DVD
Case: Sharkoon MS120

Well I'm concern about the case which I heard from someone saying it is small to fit in but cheaper. So I would like to know if the case is suitable.. If not, please suggest me some cases which is cheap because I'm on budget. Please also check the Optical Drive if it's suitable too and so the cooler. One more thing! I would like to know if i can overclock 5%-10% of any CPU and GPU. I knew the CPU has limited overclocking or it cannot be overclock, but I want to know if I can overclock it maybe 5%?

A month ago, I would like to build my rig with GTX 650 TI Boost Edition, but the best GPU match with I5-3470 which is the GTX 660 GB OC Edition. I got the information from game-debate.com. I liked the review from many websites and those Youtube channels who uploaded those gameplays with the specs I want and it is awesome to watch them play with smooth fps in BF3, Crysis 3 and what so ever. I'm going to work for money JUST.. a bit more to build the rig with GPU I want without any financial problems which I have a month ago. Well please reply if you guys have any ideas! Thanks!

/Vinnie

Agent69 · Nov 9, 2013

Yes you can overclock CPU, also i recommend the corsair 200r instead of that sharkoon thing. And replace 660 with 7870.

Kingbob · Nov 9, 2013

For the case id go with this. It usually goes on sale for $50 or less if youre willing to wait:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

Also, I'd stay away from MSI motherboards. Get a comparable ASUS or GIGABYTE model.

And I'd agree with agent69, get a 7870.

Spencer1 · Nov 9, 2013

As they've said, you should indeed get the 7870. I don't know much about the motherboard you have, but newegg has the 200r for $30 after MIR as a daily deal that'll probably end at midnight Pacific time! (I think that's what newegg is on..)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139018

It's about the only case I feel comfortable recommending for $30 honestly. Get it before it's gone!

The HAF 912 is a good budget option but IDK if you'll like how it looks inside TBH. It's pretty much the default case option for $50. I just like the way the 200R looks, honestly. It's down to what you want for looks I guess as long as the quality is there.

sora · Nov 10, 2013

Kingbob :

This although since it is only $60 with free shipping on both Newegg and Amazon I say get it at the current state.

mangafreak · Nov 10, 2013

Agent69 :

Alright i replaced the case with Corsair Carbide 200r. But I want to know why HD 7870 is better?

mangafreak · Nov 10, 2013

Kingbob :

Then can you recommend me some or one Gigabyte model which is cheaper and the best? :/ I found some from the lists I have but I'm still do not know which to choose because I'm no expert on motherboards. Also.. I picked Corsair Carbide 200R over HAF 912 because I liked the design from CC 200R.

mangafreak · Nov 10, 2013

Spencer1 :

I don't buy parts online because I live in Singapore and I'm a student with no credit cards at all. I have some friends which they will give me disconnects when I going to buy.

I want warranty and services that comes from a pc shop so I won't have trouble to return back any of the parts to fix.

Spencer1 · Nov 10, 2013

Oh, that changes things. I need to stop assuming everyone lives in the US/Canada..

The 7870 is just generally better. It has more memory bandwidth due to the 256 bit bus (I think), and AMD cards are generally better values for just gaming, but NVidia is good if you need/want PhysX/CUDA.

I'm having issues finding benchmarks ATM. Maybe someone else has links to benchmarks

mangafreak · Nov 11, 2013

Spencer1 :

Well from the list I have it costs another SGD$9 which is equivalent to USD$7.30.. Well I think I should find more information of 7870 from my friends and some websites. Well I'll come back and pick the best answer.

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