Build for video editing (CS5 / CS6) & Battlefield 3

[reclus]

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge (3.5G, 8M Cache, LGA 1155, with HD4000 Graphics)

Mother Board: ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe Z77/DDR3/LGA 1155/USB3.0/SATA3/M.ATX OR
GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UD5H Z77,DDR3,LGA 1155,USB3.0,SATA3 6Gb/s ATX M/B

RAM: Kingston Hyper-X DDR-3 1600MHz 8G Kit (4Gx2) KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX #180212 OR
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB 4X2GB DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24 Memory F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL

HDD: (Old WD 2TB Caviar Green)

SSD：　Intel 520 Series 240GB (Pretty Box) Elmcrest SSDSC2CW240A3K5 2.5 SATA III 6Gb/s SSD OR
Crucial M4 CT256M4SSD2 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

VGA: Asus ENGTX570/2DI/1280MD5

ROM: (Old LD blu-ray Combo)

Case: **I'm not sure, I want sth that provides good air flows**
COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case OR
COOLER MASTER RC-692-KKN2 CM690 II Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case OR
Corsair Carbide 500R

PSU: ANTEC EA750-Platinum 750W 80Plus Platinum Power Supply

Cooling: **I'm not sure, what would you guys suggest?**


That's pretty much it, thanks guys

 

[obsama1]

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge (3.5G, 8M Cache, LGA 1155, with HD4000 Graphics)

Mother Board: ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe Z77/DDR3/LGA 1155/USB3.0/SATA3/M.ATX OR

So, what's your question?

 

[reclus]

sorry i press the wrong button, pls view the updated version of it

 

[g-unit1111]

Don't get the Antec 900 - go with a Corsair Carbide 500R instead. If you can't get that then the Antec 1100 would be ideal.

 

[reclus]

thanks
what's so good about those 2 cases?

 

[Merueth]

thanks
what's so good about those 2 cases?

The Antec 900 is an older case that has decent airflow, but atrocious cable management.

The Antec 1100 is newer and has much better cable management, while still maintaining airflow. The Carbide 500r has the best cable management and airflow out of all 3 of the cases, so grab it if you can.

 

[reclus]

thanks for the advice

what about the RAMs and SSD i chose? which one is better?
any other brand / series would you guys recommended?

 

[dansgas1000]

I am just here to say GTX 570 will run BF3 maxed out 50fps max settings

 

[g-unit1111]

thanks for the advice

what about the RAMs and SSD i chose? which one is better?
any other brand / series would you guys recommended?

First off buying parts with "pretty boxes" is never the way to go - you'll just be throwing those away. I don't like Intel SSDs because of the Sandforce controller - I never recommend those on any build. If you want an SSD this is one of the best on the market: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148443

I don't think I would get either RAM - Kingston Hyper X is good but it's not worth the premiums - and G.Skill is good but the tall heat sinks are a nuisance. Try something like this instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544

I am just here to say GTX 570 will run BF3 maxed out 50fps max settings

Yeah but for way less the Radeon 7850 not only beats it, it uses 1/2 the power.

 

[reclus]

First off buying parts with "pretty boxes" is never the way to go - you'll just be throwing those away. I don't like Intel SSDs because of the Sandforce controller - I never recommend those on any build. If you want an SSD this is one of the best on the market: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148443

I don't think I would get either RAM - Kingston Hyper X is good but it's not worth the premiums - and G.Skill is good but the tall heat sinks are a nuisance. Try something like this instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544

I am just here to say GTX 570 will run BF3 maxed out 50fps max settings

Yeah but for way less the Radeon 7850 not only beats it, it uses 1/2 the power.

Thanks

but u r using an Intel SSD yourself?

 

[reclus]

I chose 570 cos Adobe doesn't support ATI cards
and 570 is the starting point for GPU render

 

[dansgas1000]

Yeah I prefer nvidia

 

[g-unit1111]

Thanks

but u r using an Intel SSD yourself?

Yeah and I don't like it - I've had so many problems with Windows Update not updating that it drives me crazy - last time I had to use system restore and there no restore points to go back to. I'm planning on ditching it for an M4 in the next couple months. I really wanted a Vertex 4 but after reading about today's firmware update I'm not so sure now.

I chose 570 cos Adobe doesn't support ATI cards

Really? This is the first I've heard about this - I can't imagine their software would be GPU specific. Most aren't.

 

[reclus]

Would anyone suggest a cooling device? Is a cooler master 212 evo good?

 

[Merueth]

Would anyone suggest a cooling device? Is a cooler master 212 evo good?

The EVO is plenty for a decent overclock to 4-4.4 GHz. The Noctuna NH-D14 is about $50 more and allows for an overclock up to around 4.8-5 GHz.

 

[reclus]

when I choose RAM, what should I care for?

Like what are the differences between these 2?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233198&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=4176827&SID=1s2au61xtsgk0

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=100006650&isNodeId=1&Description=16GX3M2A1600C10&x=14&y=12

Should I get 8GB x2 or 4GB x 4?

What about "Timing"

 

[reclus]

And i'm choosing between the Cooler master HAF 912 & Corsair Carbide 500

 

[g-unit1111]

when I choose RAM, what should I care for?

Like what are the differences between these 2?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233198&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=4176827&SID=1s2au61xtsgk0

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=100006650&isNodeId=1&Description=16GX3M2A1600C10&x=14&y=12

Should I get 8GB x2 or 4GB x 4?

What about "Timing"

2 x 8GB will allow for more expansion, 4 x 4GB will take up all your slots.

And i'm choosing between the Cooler master HAF 912 & Corsair Carbide 500

If you can get the 500R - definitely. Better air flow, more fans, more mounts for extra fans, amazing cable management.

 

[reclus]

one last stupid question: Will it fit my GTX570 in it?

 

[reclus]

<SSD>OCZ Agility 3 240GB, 2.5", SATA 3 6Gb/s (Solid State Drive, SSD)
is very cheap in where I live now (Hong Kong)
is it not good though?

 

[reclus]

Should I get Asus

Asus P8Z77-V PRO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131819

Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131818

Asus P8Z77-V LE PLUS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 0LE%20PLUS

or

GIGABYTE?

Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -Z77X-UD3H

Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] A-Z77X-D3H

Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128545

Thanks!

 

[g-unit1111]

Should I get Asus

Asus P8Z77-V PRO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131819

Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131818

Asus P8Z77-V LE PLUS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 0LE%20PLUS

or

GIGABYTE?

Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -Z77X-UD3H

Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] A-Z77X-D3H

Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128545

Thanks!

The Gigabyte UD5H has the best feature set out of all of those - that's what I would go with personally.

You can get a GTX 480 at $200 with free game..

Why would you get a 480 when it's a massive power hog compared to the 6950 and 7850?

<SSD>OCZ Agility 3 240GB, 2.5", SATA 3 6Gb/s (Solid State Drive, SSD)
is very cheap in where I live now (Hong Kong)
is it not good though?

If you're storing anything critical on it - no. And that's mainly due to the fact that it's a Sandforce drive. Go with something else - a Crucial M4 or Plextor PX-M3 will be a far better choice than that.

 

[jord2438]

one last stupid question: Will it fit my GTX570 in it?

Yep. Also, you can remove 3 hard drive bays on the Corsair 500r allowing for better airflow and to fit a gpu up to 17.7 inches long. Most 570's are around 9 inches in length.

I might as well add, that I highly recommend this case for the price. It has a lot of room for cable management.