Hello Everyone, first off I would like to thank you for clicking into this thread and having a read, I greatly appreciate it.
I have been a reader of this site for the past month while considering my first build and it has been a great resource, so i would like to thank all those who contribute to this forum, and share some knowledge which i find helpful.
Well like i said, I have began the own PC building adventure and like all new time beginners I have some questions and need some help, so that is where hopefully you could help me out.
Approximate Purchase Date: Soon. Week - 2 months.
Budget Range: $1000 - $1250 Australian Dollars (AUD)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, browsing, movies.
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon.com, http://www.msy.com.au/default.jsp
Country: Australia
Parts Preferences: Will list further down post.
Overclocking: Yes (most likely)
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: Don't know. Just have 24' dell monitor.
Additional Comments:
I'm building this PC primarily for Gaming, and just the remaining basics like web browsing, movies, etc. But like I said the primary purpose of this PC is for gaming. I am not interested in video editing/encoding or any of those complex programs.
Budget: $1000 - $1250 Australian Dollars (AUD).
Restrictions: I live in Australia, therefore I can't buy from newegg as they don't ship outside the US. Amazon ships some items to Australia so I'll be getting those which they do from them. As for the parts they don't I'll be purchasing from a store here in Australia called MSY.
So now i'll basically list the parts I've gotten together, the reasoning behind my choices, and I will cap it off with some questions I have in mind. note: All links below for the components lead to either Amazon or MSY.com.au which is where im getting the part from.
CPU: i5 2500K (Originally i was looking to get the i7 2600K, but then i read that the threads provided by the processor had no impact on game performance, thus not serving my purpose of the build, hence cut it down to the i5 2500K. Also K version for OC, which hopefully you guys can help me out with once i put the build together as I don't know much about it).
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 2 GB DDR5 (Seems like a good GPU and within my budget, cant go for the really high end ones)
PSU: Corsair HX Professional Series 850-Watt (I want a fully modular PSU, and the 850W is for future proof as i may get another 6950 down the track for Crossfire or a new card with high power consumption requirements).
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Blu 8 GB (2X4 GB) PC3-12800 1600mHz DDR3 240-Pin SDRAM Dual Channel Memory Kit (originally was going to get the 16GB of the same brand but then read sources that said 8GB is more than enough now, and then again i could upgrade later if needed).
CASE: Coolmaster HAF 922 (Wanted a case that was relatively big, could fit the 6950 and motherboard. Also wanted good airflow case so i could OC once i get the system build, up and running).
MOTHERBOARD: Undecided, is what i need help selecting. I have decided that im going to go with an ASUS motherboard that is a Z68 chipset. Amazon ship no motherboards to Australia and same with newegg, so i'll have to get it from MSY. Now they have varying prices when it comes to their asus Z68 motherboards, and im not sure which to get for my needs. Basically my needs are a gaming rig PC, with possible but highly unlikely crossfire in the future, and I want to OC my CPU and GPU so i want a motherboard that provides the following, mainly the OC feature.
I have narrowed it down to 2 choices but don't know the difference between these two boards and which fits my needs. They are:
ASUS P8Z68-V-LE DDR3 1155pin Motherboard @ $149
ASUS P8Z68-V-Pro GEN3 Z68 USB3 DDR3 Intel 1155pin Motherboard @ $244
Therefore $95 difference. However feel free to look at other motherboards MSY offer and let me know of any others but mainly ASUS. (http://www.msy.com.au/default.jsp?category=215&page=2). I'm tempted to go for the cheaper V-LE motherboard, so let me know what you think.
So that's the basic components that i have put together for a gaming rig within my budget. Now for the questions i have:
1. Am I right with regards to the i7 2600K threads being unhelpful when it comes to games, hence justifies my choice of going with an i5 2500K as i don't do any video editing/encoding or use programs that use multiple threads?
2. Would the 850W PSU be enough to run 2 6950's if i choose to crossfire in the future, with OC of the CPU and GPU?
3. I have heard that using all the RAM dims on the motherboard will result in a lower OC limit than if you used half. Is this correct?
4. With regard to the RAM, is the one i listed a good brand, and is it compatible with the i5 Processor and Motherboards i listed?
5. Whats the difference between the RAM i listed and this one: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-240-Pin-Platforms-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9/dp/B004CRSM4I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1330349696&sr=8-4
6. Will the HAF 922 case fit the PSU, motherboards and 6950 I listed? I'm 99% sure it will fit the 6950 but just double checking.
I apologize for making this a long post, and if you hung around up til this point and read my post, i just want to thank you, as i greatly appreciate it. Please let me know which motherboard to go with, as well as inform me whether the system components are compatible with each other, and whether dimension wise they would fit into the HAF 922. Feel free to notify me or inform me of any details I'm not aware of, or parts that are better similar to the price ranges i have.
Thank you.
I have been a reader of this site for the past month while considering my first build and it has been a great resource, so i would like to thank all those who contribute to this forum, and share some knowledge which i find helpful.
Well like i said, I have began the own PC building adventure and like all new time beginners I have some questions and need some help, so that is where hopefully you could help me out.
Approximate Purchase Date: Soon. Week - 2 months.
Budget Range: $1000 - $1250 Australian Dollars (AUD)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, browsing, movies.
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon.com, http://www.msy.com.au/default.jsp
Country: Australia
Parts Preferences: Will list further down post.
Overclocking: Yes (most likely)
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: Don't know. Just have 24' dell monitor.
Additional Comments:
I'm building this PC primarily for Gaming, and just the remaining basics like web browsing, movies, etc. But like I said the primary purpose of this PC is for gaming. I am not interested in video editing/encoding or any of those complex programs.
Budget: $1000 - $1250 Australian Dollars (AUD).
Restrictions: I live in Australia, therefore I can't buy from newegg as they don't ship outside the US. Amazon ships some items to Australia so I'll be getting those which they do from them. As for the parts they don't I'll be purchasing from a store here in Australia called MSY.
So now i'll basically list the parts I've gotten together, the reasoning behind my choices, and I will cap it off with some questions I have in mind. note: All links below for the components lead to either Amazon or MSY.com.au which is where im getting the part from.
CPU: i5 2500K (Originally i was looking to get the i7 2600K, but then i read that the threads provided by the processor had no impact on game performance, thus not serving my purpose of the build, hence cut it down to the i5 2500K. Also K version for OC, which hopefully you guys can help me out with once i put the build together as I don't know much about it).
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 2 GB DDR5 (Seems like a good GPU and within my budget, cant go for the really high end ones)
PSU: Corsair HX Professional Series 850-Watt (I want a fully modular PSU, and the 850W is for future proof as i may get another 6950 down the track for Crossfire or a new card with high power consumption requirements).
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Blu 8 GB (2X4 GB) PC3-12800 1600mHz DDR3 240-Pin SDRAM Dual Channel Memory Kit (originally was going to get the 16GB of the same brand but then read sources that said 8GB is more than enough now, and then again i could upgrade later if needed).
CASE: Coolmaster HAF 922 (Wanted a case that was relatively big, could fit the 6950 and motherboard. Also wanted good airflow case so i could OC once i get the system build, up and running).
MOTHERBOARD: Undecided, is what i need help selecting. I have decided that im going to go with an ASUS motherboard that is a Z68 chipset. Amazon ship no motherboards to Australia and same with newegg, so i'll have to get it from MSY. Now they have varying prices when it comes to their asus Z68 motherboards, and im not sure which to get for my needs. Basically my needs are a gaming rig PC, with possible but highly unlikely crossfire in the future, and I want to OC my CPU and GPU so i want a motherboard that provides the following, mainly the OC feature.
I have narrowed it down to 2 choices but don't know the difference between these two boards and which fits my needs. They are:
ASUS P8Z68-V-LE DDR3 1155pin Motherboard @ $149
ASUS P8Z68-V-Pro GEN3 Z68 USB3 DDR3 Intel 1155pin Motherboard @ $244
Therefore $95 difference. However feel free to look at other motherboards MSY offer and let me know of any others but mainly ASUS. (http://www.msy.com.au/default.jsp?category=215&page=2). I'm tempted to go for the cheaper V-LE motherboard, so let me know what you think.
So that's the basic components that i have put together for a gaming rig within my budget. Now for the questions i have:
1. Am I right with regards to the i7 2600K threads being unhelpful when it comes to games, hence justifies my choice of going with an i5 2500K as i don't do any video editing/encoding or use programs that use multiple threads?
2. Would the 850W PSU be enough to run 2 6950's if i choose to crossfire in the future, with OC of the CPU and GPU?
3. I have heard that using all the RAM dims on the motherboard will result in a lower OC limit than if you used half. Is this correct?
4. With regard to the RAM, is the one i listed a good brand, and is it compatible with the i5 Processor and Motherboards i listed?
5. Whats the difference between the RAM i listed and this one: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-240-Pin-Platforms-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9/dp/B004CRSM4I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1330349696&sr=8-4
6. Will the HAF 922 case fit the PSU, motherboards and 6950 I listed? I'm 99% sure it will fit the 6950 but just double checking.
I apologize for making this a long post, and if you hung around up til this point and read my post, i just want to thank you, as i greatly appreciate it. Please let me know which motherboard to go with, as well as inform me whether the system components are compatible with each other, and whether dimension wise they would fit into the HAF 922. Feel free to notify me or inform me of any details I'm not aware of, or parts that are better similar to the price ranges i have.
Thank you.
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