I am building another rig for my bro. what parts should i grab 1.5kplz

flgt12 · Feb 27, 2012

1.5k at the most AMD Intel doesn't matter lots of upgradeablity he will use this as a gaming rig
Thanks in advanced :na:

sosofm · Feb 27, 2012

Wyered1 · Feb 27, 2012

MOBO : ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
CPU : I5 2500K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
RAM : Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226191
SSD : Crucial M4 CT064M4SSD2 2.5" 64GB SATA III
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441
HDD : Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284
GPU : XFX Radeon HD 7950 Core Edition 3GB 384-bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150590
PSU : CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650M 650W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139031
CPU COOLER : COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
DVD-RW : LG DVD Burner 24X
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136236
CASE : COOLER MASTER HAF 922
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
OS : Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986
TOTAL : $1,459.89 without rebates.

This isn't a bad system, but I would change up some stuff, and this isn't factoring in you might want to include a monitor, keyboard, mouse, gaming headset, etc. in your build price.

I would change the case out for a CM Storm Scout, and unless you plan on getting more than one monitor or a very high resolution monitor, I'd get a cheaper video card. Honestly you will most likely be perfectly happy with a 1080p monitor and a radeon HD 7770. That will save you $400 dollars off that price right there to spend on a good Razer Keyboard and mouse. I'd also exchange that Core I5 processor for AMD's offerings. Both their motherboards and processors will save you hundreds off your build price for similar performance. Love the PSU listed above as well as the RAM. I'd also try to get two 320-500GB WD Black drives in RAID0 rather than a single 1TB drive. This might cost a little extra, but will litterally double your HD performance at that same capacity. The SSD is a nice addition, but can be added later if it helps you get the two drives for RAID. Usually it wouldn't be a big deal, but due to the Tailand flooding hard drive prices are outstanding. I bought my two 500GB Black drives for $60 dollars a piece last Feb and now they are $160 I think.

Save some money back for extras you might need like case fans, Wifi card, speakers, etc. I spent $1300 total on a system with THREE monitors over a year ago similar to that and I can play BF3 in eyefinity. Albiet, that 7770 card isn't going to cut it for eyefinity playing BF3, but will do swimingly for a single screen.

OH! And one more note, I would never buy an ASrock Mobo unless it was a cheap cheap build. Go with ASUS, they are nice.

monsta · Feb 27, 2012

Not a bad set up you have chosen sosofm, knock off the coolermaster cpu cooler and get yourself a Noctua cooler instead, stick to the Intel 2500K , its the best bang for buck cpu for gaming in my opinion and very popular with most people.
Nothing wrong with Asrock , did you know that Asus originally created Asrock and was made by Asus?

Wyered1 · Feb 27, 2012

Not a bad set up you have chosen sosofm, knock off the coolermaster cpu cooler and get yourself a Noctua cooler instead, stick to the Intel 2500K , its the best bang for buck cpu for gaming in my opinion and very popular with most people.
Nothing wrong with Asrock , did you know that Asus originally created Asrock and is made by Asus?

Agreed with the Cooler, but I like Zalman almost as much. Personal preference on the CPU I guess, but I'd NEVER say Intel provides best bang for the buck on ANY hardware they make, especially processors. There is no question AMD takes the bang for buck prize, but Intel is the more desirable product if you value that enought to spend the money.

ASRock blows. It's like putting a big block V8 engine on a smart car chasis, it might work but eventually somethings gotta give. I didn't know ASUS made them, but do you honestly think the company is using the same quality components and features for a reduced price and a different name? It is a bargain brand, and I woudn't suggest it for a $1500 build. That's all I was implying.

monsta · Feb 27, 2012

Yeah Asrock was Asus's budget product, I hear mixed things about Asrock , Ive used 2 Asrock motherboards and never had a problem , but you are right you would want to put that big block V8 into a better chassis, I do prefer to use Asus and Gigabyte for motherbords.

Mousemonkey · Feb 27, 2012

This topic has been moved from the section Graphics & Displays to section Systems by Mousemonkey

flgt12 · Feb 28, 2012

is it worth getting a 3gb of vram for a single monitor

flgt12 · Feb 28, 2012

also do you think that the price of Fermi will drop when Kepler arrives

Why_Me · Feb 28, 2012

flgt12 :

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice <---- this helps us help you. Otherwise everyone on here is just shooting in the dark.

flgt12 · Feb 28, 2012

Why_Me :

oh i apologize for being vague

so i would preferably spend under my limit of 1500
so is it really worth getting the 3gb vram or the 1.5 vram

flgt12 · Feb 29, 2012

i got him the rig thanks for the suggestions my bro is kickin my butt at bf3 now

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