Graphics Card Advice (Gaming)

[GhostComandr]

Hi,
I want to assemble a list of components for my friends gaming PC and I just had a couple of questions before I did so. I was wondering if the GTX 550 was good enough to play the latest games and if yes how good?? Also would 4gb so gaming be fine or should it be 8gb.

Thanks

 

[GhostComandr]

I assume your mean CPU not GPU?? I'll recommending that he get's an i5 2500k, and whatever PSU he needs at the end of it all.

 

[GhostComandr]

He hasn't given me a budget (he's useless) he just wants me to give him the best cheap option. I was thinking about the GTX 560 but I wasn't sure about the 550. If he has the money I would go up to 570.

 

[GhostComandr]

What could you compare it's performance to in a GTX scale, 570, 560, 550??

 

[GhostComandr]

Thanks what about the 450??

 

[GhostComandr]

Lol, don't worry. Let's say I want a gaming PC for $700 or less. Can you give me a rough idea of the parts I should use

 

[GhostComandr]

Thanks heaps for your time

 

[GhostComandr]

Hey is there a way I could contact you in the future with more questions??

 

[Gothams Finest]

@ Recon: Nice suggestions, I've used some of your suggestions but made a few changes here and there to cut costs a little further without sacrificing performance (Also I wouldn't buy a refurb HDD)

2500k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

ASRock Z68 Extreme3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

CORSAIR Vengeance 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145346

CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

EVGA GTX 480
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130759

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

NZXT GAMMA
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146061

Total $755 ($30 saving)

 

[GhostComandr]

Thanks heaps both of you for this advice. I don't have steam Recon but I'll write your naem down somewhere and PM you if I need some advice Thanks Gotham

 

[GhostComandr]

Question: why does everyone buy the newer cards if the old ones are just as good?? I'm also building a gaming PC and I was either going to get the 570 or 670. Is there a catch with going for a 480 over a 570??

 

[GhostComandr]

Wow. How does getting 2 video cards work?? Could I get 2 480's. The charts show that would be better than a single 690. But are their any complications to doing this??

 

[GhostComandr]

I'm not sure I was thinking it would be relatively simple (obviously I'm a complete newby). Could you please tell me more about what's required before I make that decision.

 

[GhostComandr]

To be honest I have nothing at the moment except a list. But I'm definetly open to changing that (as I've already done over 100 time ). Could we continue on a hypothetical basis with the knowledge that I am serious about potentially doing this

 

[GhostComandr]

Cool, would this motherboard do the job:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1415969&CatId=6975&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&AffiliateID=iFudSkud_Rc-yK_3pMhe

Would I need to invest in extra fans to combat the heat or even a water cooling system, and if so what sort??

 

[GhostComandr]

I'll take that into consideration thanks.

But would the one I mentioned last post do the job??

 

[GhostComandr]

I think I'll go with the Z77 Thing is I live in New Zealand and PC prices here are astronomical and so are the shipping prices. I'm going to Australia for a holiday in a few months and that's when I plan on getting the parts. So I am slightly more limited to the selection I would have in the USA. Is your PC good for editing and multitasking or is it a mainly Gaming PC.

 

[GhostComandr]

That's great to hear because a lot of people were telling me that I should upgrade to an i7 with 16gb of Ram if I wanted to do all that.

 

[GhostComandr]

What about the all important case, In order to do all this should I be getting a full tower case?? Or would Mid-Tower be ok?? If so what's a good case on a budget

 

[GhostComandr]

Thanks heaps. That looks like great value for money, is there any other you could recommend?? I have some more options that I would like your opinion on:

Aywun GAME EXTREME Series X01 Black mid tower
SST "Redline series" RL01B-W-USB3 Black
Corsair Carbide 400R Black Mid-Tower Case

Thanks heaps for your time thus far

 

[GhostComandr]

Are the other two good for this??

 

[GhostComandr]

This is where I'm getting my parts:

http://expresspcparts.com.au

Could you look at the cases and make a pick on which ones the best for price and airflow, I know you've already done so much for me and I understand if you want to stop helping me at some point, thanks

 

[GhostComandr]

Hmmmm interesting, I think I'll go with the Carbide 400 because it's the cheapest.

I see you have 1000w of power. Would I need that much or could I get away with 850w, 750w etc...

 

[GhostComandr]

Best answer selected by GhostComandr.

 

[GhostComandr]

Looks great, so this is what my build looks like now:
CPU: i5 2500k
GPU: 2X GTX 480's
Ram: 8GB (not sure about brand yet)
Mobo: ASRock Z77
Case: Corsair Carbide 400R
PSU: 850w (brand not decided but I think I'll go with your suggestion)

I know this is missing a few components but I'll get to them at a later date.

Is this a good build??

Thank You so much for you help, you've done so much to help me