What do you guys think of this build?

[Kiril]

Hi all,

I just got back from deployment and am building myself a new computer to play all the games that I have missed out on. My budget for this computer is $2000 but I don't really see a reason to even spend that much haha. Im going to be running the games at 1920 x 1200 resolution and I plan to play just about evrything Let me know what you guys think and if you have any suggestions!

NOTE: I didn't include a storage drive and a disc drive because I am going to reuse the ones from my old computer.

Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz 314.99
ASUS P8P67 DELUXE $214.99
EVGA 015-P3-1580-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) $489.99
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 $159.99
OCZ Vertex 2 100GB SATA II MLC SSD $189.99
CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) $117.99
COOLER MASTER Silent Pro RS850 PSU $119.99

Total Cost: $1608

 

[Rizlla]

If it is only for gaming I would suggest the following.

Drop the CPU to i5 2500K - The i7 does not have that much advantage in games.
Drop to 8GB of RAM - In gaming you will never utilize even close to 16 GB of RAM.
Up the PSU - Get a better make PSU like Antec, Seasonic, Corsair.
Up the GPU to a 6990 or 590 just to make sure all games will be maxed.
Add an aftermarket Cooler to OC the CPU like the Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO.

 

[pckitty4427]

If it is only for gaming I would suggest the following.

Drop the CPU to i5 2500K - The i7 does not have that much advantage in games.

Stick with the i7 if you want bragging rights.

"I've got an i7" sounds a lot better than "I've got an i5".

 

[AdrianPerry]

If this build is for gaming...this will give you the same performance:

i5-2500k $220 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=i5-2500k&x=0&y=0
Extreme4 Gen3 Mobo $190 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157264
EVGA GTX 580 $470 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130587
HAF 932 $140 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
128GB Crucial M4 $196 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442
8GB 1600MHz RAM $51 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314
Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler $36 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3899435&SID=skim1402X558040X4c9d55709e2540d61afeb238e185be70
650w PSU $70 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020
or SLI ready PSU 1000w $180 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171056

$1483 total with 1000w PSU

 

[chedderslam1976]

Hi all,

I just got back from deployment and am building myself a new computer to play all the games that I have missed out on. My budget for this computer is $2000 but I don't really see a reason to even spend that much haha. Im going to be running the games at 1920 x 1200 resolution and I plan to play just about evrything Let me know what you guys think and if you have any suggestions!

NOTE: I didn't include a storage drive and a disc drive because I am going to reuse the ones from my old computer.

Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz 314.99
ASUS P8P67 DELUXE $214.99
EVGA 015-P3-1580-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) $489.99
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 $159.99
OCZ Vertex 2 100GB SATA II MLC SSD $189.99
CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) $117.99
COOLER MASTER Silent Pro RS850 PSU $119.99

Total Cost: $1608

would you mind using the template? it helps answer the usual questions right off the bat...

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

also, you may get more input posting to the new system builds forum as that is where these discussions usually take place.

really good looking build though.

look at corsair's power supplies. i went with the 1000hx myself, which is actually a 1200 watter(i think). overkill? yes. but the lower the amount of total capacity you are using, the more efficient(and cooler) the supply runs. and you might put another one of those monster cards in there someday.

try to find your power supply on here before you buy it:
http://www.jonnyguru.com/

he knows all.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=89

1000hx scores - 9.5/10

 

[Kiril]

Is there really not that much difference in performance between the i5 and i7? I do kind of want to go with the i7 just for the bragging rights haha.

 

[Kiril]

would you mind using the template? it helps answer the usual questions right off the bat...

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

also, you may get more input posting to the new system builds forum as that is where these discussions usually take place.

really good looking build though.

look at corsair's power supplies. i went with the 1000hx myself, which is actually a 1200 watter(i think). overkill? yes. but the lower the amount of total capacity you are using, the more efficient(and cooler) the supply runs. and you might put another one of those monster cards in there someday.

try to find your power supply on here before you buy it:
http://www.jonnyguru.com/

he knows all.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=89

1000hx scores - 9.5/10

My bad! I didn't see the thread on the other forum. Also, don't know if I should double post this... Anyway, here is the rest of the info:

Approximate Purchase Date: this week)


Budget Range: 1500-2000


System Usage from Most to Least Important: This baby will be a gaming machine


Parts Not Required: don't need any peripherals. I also already have a 1TB HDD and a DVD/R drive.


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg or amazon. i also have a frys down the street heh


Country of Origin: USA, California


Parts Preferences: no preference, whatever has the best performance


Overclocking: eh probably not


SLI or Crossfire: also probably not


Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200


Additional Comments: Quiet is good, but I wouldn't sacrifice performance for how quiet it is.

 

[Rizlla]

If you require the bragging rights go for the i7. For cost vs performance the i5 is better for gaming.

 

[chedderslam1976]

look at these cases, since you have money to burn:

http://www.mountainmods.com/

this is what i am rocking, but only because i have a gaming rig and a separate dev server in the same box:
http://www.mountainmods.com/computer-cases-ascension-duality-c-21_86.html

Rizlla is correct. the only benefit to the i7 is purely bragging rights.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

$100 can go to a bigger sdd; maybe you could get a 256 GB one? why not.

it's 2 am west coast. you on duty?

 

[darreng101]

Nice build.

I'd go i7-950 which OC's to 4.2-4.3 fairly easily.
You have a good solid case and SSD but I'd go a better PSU like the Seasonic X Series 760.

Agree with others that 16GB is useless for you, I do high end animations with Autodesk 3D Studio Max and even 6Gb or now 12Gb after an upgrade only gets used to 75%. Go something better performing/cheaper at 8Gb

And the 580, its a great card but you could get 2x 6950 in CFx for about the same price at 30-35% more performance.


BTW glad to hear you got back safe, I'm a Kiwi so don't really agree with this US lead war but our SAS are over there doing their bit and I'm proud of that at least

 

[assassin123]

yeah you can use all specs its fantastic but instead of i7 use i5 2500k its best gaming pc

 

[darreng101]

look at these cases, since you have money to burn:

http://www.mountainmods.com/

this is what i am rocking, but only because i have a gaming rig and a separate dev server in the same box:
http://www.mountainmods.com/computer-cases-ascension-duality-c-21_86.html

Rizlla is correct. the only benefit to the i7 is purely bragging rights.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

$100 can go to a bigger sdd; maybe you could get a 256 GB one? why not.

it's 2 am west coast. you on duty?

I have to disagree Chedder, the HAF 932 is an AWESOME case, I have a HAF 922 and it sits in our living room to the side kicking ass while not looking like a dick, it has amazing cooling ability and its understated, so when your GF is over she won't see a big glowing box and think you're a total geek!!!

BTW what about cooling, you will need a decent CPU cooler with this fit, and I'd recommened the optional side fan (200mm in silent mode) to feed the GPU

 

[NaryaMithrandir]

That Crucial mentione above (the m4 129GB) is available at Microcenter for $178. Just got it today. But yeah, if I had that much to burn, I think I'd definitely hit up SLI.

 

[AdrianPerry]

so when your GF is over she won't see a big glowing box and think you're a total geek!!!

If your looking for a "grown up" looking case, Lian Li or SilverStone are the way to go.

http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/lian_li_pc_v1010.jpg

 

[Kiril]

Ok I made some changes based on your guys suggestions, and here is the new build

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz 219.99
ASUS P8P67 DELUXE $214.99
EVGA 015-P3-1580-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) $489.99
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 $159.99
OCZ Vertex 2 100GB SATA II MLC SSD $189.99
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM $51.99
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-850TX 850W PSU $134.99
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Cooling $26.99

Total: $1488.92

Also, I think the HAF 932 strikes a sweet spot between looking cool and still being stylish at the same time haha.

 

[chedderslam1976]

Ok I made some changes based on your guys suggestions, and here is the new build

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz 219.99
ASUS P8P67 DELUXE $214.99
EVGA 015-P3-1580-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) $489.99
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 $159.99
OCZ Vertex 2 100GB SATA II MLC SSD $189.99
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM $51.99
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-850TX 850W PSU $134.99
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus Cooling $26.99

Total: $1488.92

Also, I think the HAF 932 strikes a sweet spot between looking cool and still being stylish at the same time haha.

oh, don't get me wrong, you cannot go wrong with the HAF 932. that was my initial choice going into my own build. good choice.

i'm a little behind on the ssd market, but i do know the m4 is a good choice. it also shares a designation with a certain piece of military hardware you may know of. just saying.

read this for your ssd; update should be out soon:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ssd-solid-state-nand-reliability,2998.html

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[AdrianPerry]

Would still recommend a GEN3 motherboard in there.

Any reason your paying extra for the DELUXE version over the -v PRO?

 

[Kiril]

Honestly, I am not even sure what is all that different between the Deluxe and the Pro haha. But yeah, I like the feature set and I really like the color scheme haha

Also, going to swap out the Vertex 2 for the Vertex 3 which is only $20 more.

 

[ps3hacker12]

i don't get why your not going for a Z68 PCI-E 3.0 board, which costs less for better performance:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271