Since my post seem to have got me no where ill try again.
Im looking to build a Gaming PC, which will also be used for some Graphics Design. I have around $2500. I have the Keyboard, Screen, Mouse Speakers from my last PC. But everything else will be needed.
I can get parts from many different places in Australia and also of ebay if need be.
adam, you wont notice much difference in performance between a DDR3 2000 and a DDR3 1600MHz RAM...but if the price difference is not much, then its OK...
And as for the HDD - The Velociraptor is IMO not worth it...It commands a very high price premium for very less increase in performance...
Instead you could get 2x WD Black 640GBs in RAID 0, that would be cheaper than the Velociraptor and would be faster and would give more space...
GPU - @ what resolution do you game...I still would suggest the GTX 275 for resolutions upto 1920X1200...The difference in performance between a GTX 275 and GTX 285 is very negligible...but the price difference is not...So rather than spending excess money on the GTX 285 for just a few FPS increase, I would suggest you save that money as by this year end, ATI would launch the DirectX 11 cards and you can get them...or if their performance is not good, you can always add one more GTX 275 in SLI...
PSU - 1100W ??? You wont need that much power even for a GTX 275 Tri-SLI...
I would suggest at the max, you get a Corsair 850TX...If you dont find them, then get any PSU from better manufacturers like Seasonic, Silverstone, PCP&S, Enermax, Antec Signature,...
And as for sound card, I would suggest you first try out the onboard sound as these boards come with HD audio chip...If not satisfied, then get one...
Maybe instead of the UD4P mobo, get the ASUS Rampage Gene...It has onboard premium sound and is a enthusiast level board with very good features...
I just brought a 23' 5ms DVI WS Samsung 2333SW Screen.
So if i swap the following as listed below i should be ok?
This is the first PC i have built.
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 920 @ 3.5GHz
Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P
6GB KIT DDR3 2000 G.Skill -Trident the price isnt much difference. from 1600.
2x WD Black 640GBs If i raid 0 these how reliable are they ?
GTX 275
Thermaltake Armor+
Corsair 850TX
Auzentech X-Studio 5.1 (reason was i got given a 5.1 system for xmas and would like to use it but if i can split it down to 2.1)
And as for the RAID 0, they are obviously not as reliable as a single drive configuration...But there is a very good performance increase...
You could add another HDD for keeping data for backup...So that would take out the risk factor of loosing your data...
And you might want to add an aftermarket CPU cooler to that list...At stock, they would lower the temps and while overclocking, it is very much needed...
Get any of these
Scythe Mugen 2
Xig Dark knight
Sunbeam CCTF 120MM with 1366 retention kit
Titan fenir
2x WD Black 640GBs - $155 each - $310
896M GTX 275 Gigabyte - $290
Thermaltake Armor+ - $169
Corsair 850TX Would have to hunt around for it but around the $280
or
Antec TPQ 850W - $279
Xig Dark knight - $80
If needed adding the Auzentech X-Studio 5.1 $77
~$2150.
My next question is Killer NICâ„¢ M1 worth putting in? I have issues with my ADSL as of the area im in. A friend suggested i look into, it would cost around $250 and since ive dropped in PC cost price and have these issue what do you think?
And about the Killer NIC, I dont think its worth it...In the reviews though they do a good job, but the verdicts point out that they are not worth the money...
So I would suggest you check the reviews and then decide about them...
Ill have to have a look around for WD HDD that was just a price i got from a store earlier today.
Which way would you go in regards to RAM and Power supply??
Ive read a few reviews on them. The problem i have is that my Connection when Online comes in spikes and it ends up timing me out of games. Ive contacted my ISP and they said it fine.
RAM and PSU, Corsair would be first choice...
About the NIC, its your call...from what I have read, I told my view...
But it would be good, if you can try it out once with your connection before you buy that...So that you can check if it has any advantages...
no offence taken. yeah i know kinda sucks. when u guys say look wat i can get for 2.5k then look what aus dollar can get OH well least i can finally get a PC that wont keep crashing on me now lol.