Homebuilt PC..question on my build

[Proof21]

Hello all, are the following specs good for a computer that will be used mostly for IRacing and other driving simulators? I will also do photo work on this PC as well. Here are the specs:

Antec Six Hundred Black Computer Case

Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

ASUS M4A87TD EVO AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

MSI N460GTX CYCLONE 1GD5/OC GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support

Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified ...

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL

AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition Deneb 3.5GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDZ970FBGMBOX

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM

 

[aznshinobi]

Please fill this out, and I will tell you right now a Sandy Bridge build is a much better option. And the VelociRaptor is a waste of money when you don't notice the difference as much as an SSD.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

From the looks of it your budget is around $800. Just an estimate.

The build in my siggy has a $600 build. Swap out the motherboard and CPU for this combo assuming your in the US.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.635287
That'll add $50 to the budget. Bringing the total to $650. Then your good to go.

6850 vs 460 1GB
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/291?vs=313
6850 > 460 1GB

970 vs 2500
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/186?vs=288
The 2500 is basically the 2400 just with a higher clock in benches so the effect is really that big, but as you can see the 970 gets smacked anyways.

 

[Proof21]

Thanks AznShinobi! I appreciate the help and sorry for being a newbie at this..

Here is the form:

Approximate Purchase Date: Today/Tomorrow/this week


Budget Range: 800-1000


System Usage from Most to Least Important: IRacing/Racing Sims most important...photo editing next.


Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg


Country of Origin: USA


Parts Preferences: doesnt matter


Overclocking: Maybe


SLI or Crossfire: Maybe


Monitor Resolution: TBD


Additional Comments: Want to play IRacing at the MAX settings and have room to play other games at max settings as well.

 

[aznshinobi]

Ok yeah well like I said, you should check out my siggy below and just change the cpu and mobo like I said.

 

[Proof21]

Ok yeah well like I said, you should check out my siggy below and just change the cpu and mobo like I said.

Thanks! Will that build run IRacing at the max settings? That is really what I am looking for.

 

[aznshinobi]

I'm not sure what iRacing is. It all depends on your resolution, if it's 1680x1050 probably the 6850 is good enough, @ 1920x1080 your probably looking for a 6950 2GB or a 6870 or even a 560 Ti.

If you chose the 460 GTX, the 6850 is better and if a 460 GTX runs iRacing fine, the 6850 should too being 5% better.

 

[Proof21]

What mobo would you recommend to go with the Intel Core i5 2500K?

I upgraded the graphics card to the 560 Ti, but would look at other options as well. Thanks again for the help.

 

[aznshinobi]

^ Are you going to overclock at all? Is it a determined decision? If it isn't a determined decision, stick with the i5 2400 I posted in that combo! From 2500K to 2400 you gain almost nothing unless your FOR SURE overclocking.

As for 560 Ti, what is your resolution? Can you determine it now? 1920x1080 is better played with the 6950 2GB, 1680x1050 is better for the 560 Ti.

 

[Proof21]

I will stick with the combo then..thanks

Not sure on the resolution yet. Can you link to the 6950 @ newegg?

 

[aznshinobi]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&Description=6950%202gb&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20

I suggest getting this of the 6950's.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127562&cm_re=6950_2gb-_-14-127-562-_-Product

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Broke ya budget by $6 ... you could drop $35 with the 300 Illusion but I'd spring for the extra $6

Case - $105 - Antec 902 V3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129097
PSU - $110 - XFX 750 WBlack Edition PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207003
MoBo - $395 - ASUS P8P67 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.622007
CPU - incl above - Intel Core i5-2500K
RAM - $84 - (2 x 4GB) Corsair CAS 9 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145324
GFX - $225 - Asus GTX 560 Ti 900 Mhz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121424
GFX - Later - Same
HD - $65 - Spinpoint F3 1TB 7200 rpm http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
DVD Writer - $22 - Asus 24X DRW-24B3L w/ LS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135221

If playing at 2560 x 1600, I'd look at the ATI cards; at 1920 x 1200, the 560 Ti (900Mhz version) is a steal. Guru3D uses the following games in their test suite, COD-MW, Bad Company 2, Dirt 2, Far Cry 2, Metro 2033, Dawn of Discovery, Crysis Warhead. Total fps (summing fps in each game @ 1920 x 1200) for the various options in parenthesis (single card / SL or CF) are tabulated below along with their cost in dollars per frame single card - CF or SLI:

$155.00 460-768 MB (314/592) $0.49 - $0.52
$155.00 6850 (371/634) $0.42 - $0.49
$190.00 6870 (434/701) $0.44 - $0.54
$250.00 6950 (479/751) $0.52 - $0.67
$285.00 6950 Frozr OC (484/759) $0.59 - $0.75
$240.00 560 Ti (455/792) $0.53 - $0.61
$335.00 6970 (526/825) $0.64 - $0.81
$225.00 560 Ti - 900 Mhz (495/862) $0.45 - $0.52
$335.00 570 (524/873) $0.64 - $0.77
$500.00 580 (616/953) $0.81 - $1.05
$725.00 6990 (762/903) $0.95 - $1.61
$700.00 590 (881/982) $0.79 - $1.43

I just completed a build w/ twin 560 Ti (900MHz) and OC'd them to 1000Mhz. Unlike here, mine req'd no voltage adjustment.

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/nvidia_asus_gtx560ti/4.htm

 

[Proof21]

Broke ya budget by $6 ... you could drop $35 with the 300 Illusion but I'd spring for the extra $6

Case - $105 - Antec 902 V3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129097
PSU - $110 - XFX 750 WBlack Edition PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207003
MoBo - $395 - ASUS P8P67 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.622007
CPU - incl above - Intel Core i5-2500K
RAM - $84 - (2 x 4GB) Corsair CAS 9 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145324
GFX - $225 - Asus GTX 560 Ti 900 Mhz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121424
GFX - Later - Same
HD - $65 - Spinpoint F3 1TB 7200 rpm http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
DVD Writer - $22 - Asus 24X DRW-24B3L w/ LS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135221

If playing at 2560 x 1600, I'd look at the ATI cards; at 1920 x 1200, the 560 Ti (900Mhz version) is a steal. Guru3D uses the following games in their test suite, COD-MW, Bad Company 2, Dirt 2, Far Cry 2, Metro 2033, Dawn of Discovery, Crysis Warhead. Total fps (summing fps in each game @ 1920 x 1200) for the various options in parenthesis (single card / SL or CF) are tabulated below along with their cost in dollars per frame single card - CF or SLI:

$155.00 460-768 MB (314/592) $0.49 - $0.52
$155.00 6850 (371/634) $0.42 - $0.49
$190.00 6870 (434/701) $0.44 - $0.54
$250.00 6950 (479/751) $0.52 - $0.67
$285.00 6950 Frozr OC (484/759) $0.59 - $0.75
$240.00 560 Ti (455/792) $0.53 - $0.61
$335.00 6970 (526/825) $0.64 - $0.81
$225.00 560 Ti - 900 Mhz (495/862) $0.45 - $0.52
$335.00 570 (524/873) $0.64 - $0.77
$500.00 580 (616/953) $0.81 - $1.05
$725.00 6990 (762/903) $0.95 - $1.61
$700.00 590 (881/982) $0.79 - $1.43

I just completed a build w/ twin 560 Ti (900MHz) and OC'd them to 1000Mhz. Unlike here, mine req'd no voltage adjustment.

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/nvidia_asus_gtx560ti/4.htm

Thanks for this! A few of the parts are out of stock (the PSU and DVD writer) can you recommend anything else? I would like to get this built this week if possible. Thanks!

 

[Proof21]

What do you think of this power supply?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010

 

[Proof21]

Also Jack: Could you spec me out a PC with a 800$ price tag? I would like to see if their is a big difference in quality.

The only game I am really interested in is IRacing.

 

[Proof21]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&Description=6950%202gb&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20

I suggest getting this of the 6950's.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127562&cm_re=6950_2gb-_-14-127-562-_-Product

Well, I went with this card..the bundle you recommended and then the 600 build you have on the site..I should be purchasing it today Thanks for your help! The Illusion case was out of stock..do you recommend any others (minus the 300 you list?)

 

[aznshinobi]

Well I suggest this case.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147121&cm_re=rosewill_case-_-11-147-121-_-Product

Has USB 3 and doesn't look half bad.

 

[Proof21]

What do you think of this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

 

[aznshinobi]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129097&Tpk=902%20antec

It has USB 3, bit more updated and it has cable management holes if you ever want to use them. The 900 doesn't have any at all and cable management can be a horror, and the fact that it isn't painted on the inside like the 902.

 

[Proof21]

Thank you sir!

The PC I have built is:

Antec Nine Hundred Two V3 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

MSI R6950 Twin Frozr II OC Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity

MSI Gift Coupon - Futuremark 3DMark 11

Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL

Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz (3.4GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52400

ASUS P8H67-M LE (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard


Is there anything you might change? The total is under $900.

Thanks again!

 

[aznshinobi]

Looks good!

To save a bit more.

Don't need USB 3 or SATA III
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.631838

Want SATA III but not USB 3?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.631835

Want both?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.635291

Don't like Biostar? You'll pay 10$ more
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.635287

 

[Proof21]

Which would you recommend for the best overall performance?

 

[aznshinobi]

Well it depends, do you need SATA III or USB 3, do you plan to get anything like those?

 

[Proof21]

I don't know right now..but it would be nice to have for the future..I really just want the best quality gaming computer I can get at this time.

 

[aznshinobi]

This should suffice.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.635287&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4176827&SID=1nyil0u1c1dxk

 

[Proof21]

Well..all of the parts have been ordered..thank you for your help!!