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October 11, 2012 5:25:06 AM

Hello everyone, This is my first pc gaming build ever, and I would really like some help, suggestions, and input. First off here is the guts of what I am going to get.

http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/ki8P

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.91 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($48.49 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.69 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Rosewill Green 530W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($134.88 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1036.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

That is basically my build I have a old pc that was built a while back and it has a hard drive in it already and the case is fine on it.

Please rate this build and give me suggestions!


Thanks

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October 11, 2012 7:37:39 AM

^+1
PSU is overkill btw. 500-550w would be more than enough, unless you'll be going SLI/CF.
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October 11, 2012 12:58:14 PM

That's 'cause the ModXStream is also cheap quality.
Dual +12v rails @ 25amps each, total of both rails is 504w which is 42amps for a 600w? I don't think so. :p 
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October 11, 2012 1:09:38 PM

excella1221 said:
That's 'cause the ModXStream is also cheap quality.
Dual +12v rails @ 25amps each, total of both rails is 504w which is 42amps for a 600w? I don't think so. :p 

What psu do you suggest thats not to expensive
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October 11, 2012 9:27:25 PM

excella1221 said:
Any 7950 will outperform the 660 Ti. That MSI in particular is great though thanks to the Twin Frozr cooling. It can overclock like a beast. :) 

Cheap, but quality PSU.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...

Yeah I am deciding between the Sapphire 7950 or the Msi Twin frozer. I have never overclocked before is it easy?
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October 11, 2012 9:38:11 PM

Ok Just updated my build please tell me if it is good

Thanks!
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October 12, 2012 1:04:09 AM

It kinda sucks especially for its price. Go with the one Deemo13 suggested.

EDIT: I was referring to the motherboard.
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October 12, 2012 2:19:34 AM

Wait, where did you update the build?
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October 12, 2012 2:35:48 AM

The first post. :lol: 
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October 12, 2012 2:47:24 AM

^yea what he said.
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October 12, 2012 2:52:52 AM

Deemo13 said:
The board is the same though.....

You should change it out for the one I suggested.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1683...

The 212 EVO is better and the same price.
Haha, Yeah i saw that I didn't notice that it didn't update the motherboard I must have skipped it. So now that the motherboard is sorted out I cant decided what brand of the radeon 7950 to get, I was looking at the Msi like I have in my build right now or the sapphire vapor x.

Reply Please!
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October 12, 2012 2:56:38 AM

Vapor-X is my favorite custom cooling.
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October 12, 2012 3:01:22 AM

I know the question is not directed at me, but I'd like to point out that I don't understand it at all. :lol: 
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October 12, 2012 3:03:56 AM

He's asking why the EVO is better than the Plus.
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October 12, 2012 4:20:42 AM

Ok so now that I am basically finished can you guys please rate my build and suggest any last finishing touches.
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October 12, 2012 5:06:45 AM

Do you actually plan on overclocking?
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October 12, 2012 5:55:33 AM

Everything looks great, just one suggestion- you'll want a G.Skill Ares if you're installing a CPU cooler. It gives you an easier time without the heat spreaders.

P.S - I don't see the point of not getting the EVO at the same price.
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October 12, 2012 12:53:23 PM

Deemo13 said:
Do you actually plan on overclocking?

Yes I might, but I dont really know how.
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October 12, 2012 1:11:09 PM

you might want to wait for amd piledriver and see how that goes ? just saying otherwise your build is cool.. msi and sapphire both are very good .. vapor x vs twin frozr ..quite hard to pick which is better..both are great.. i also love the looks of sapphire and msi cards and find asus and gigabyte cards which huge fans ugly
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October 12, 2012 9:12:43 PM

Ok everyone Thank you so so so much for all your replies! I am almost done picking my parts. Just making sure I get good parts for my first gaming build!
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October 13, 2012 12:06:45 AM

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...

I am looking at either the video card it picked before the 7950, or the 670 ftw version. I just was looking into the 670 and people were saying it was really good. Can someone tell me if it is worth the extra money of what I have? And what increase I performance will I be getting compared to the hd 7950? I will only be having 1 monitor and I will be playing at 1920x1080.
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October 13, 2012 2:15:02 AM

The 670 is a great card. If you're getting it, don't pick any EVGA, since they mostly use bad reference cooling.

That said, you can get a 7970 that outperforms the 670 at the same price point.
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October 13, 2012 3:44:44 AM

excella1221 said:
The 670 is a great card. If you're getting it, don't pick any EVGA, since they mostly use bad reference cooling.

That said, you can get a 7970 that outperforms the 670 at the same price point.
I will be probably be getting either the 670 or the 7970 but..
What gtx 670 card is best? there is quite a few of them with different amounts of v ram.

For the 7970 is looked at this one and it seems really good but I also saw the vapor x one. What 7970 card is the best. and what gtx 670 card is the best. I really want to get a good card for my first build

670 vs 7970!

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
(any good)?
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October 13, 2012 4:11:59 AM

VRAM usually only matters when you use more than 1 monitor. If you're going 670, get the 2gb.
I would suggest the Gigabyte, MSI, ASUS, or XFX 670s. Get the cheapest one, they all have great cooling and performance difference is negligible.

Sapphire is one of ATI/AMD's oldest and loyal GPU brands, and one of the best. They make great non-reference cards. It's also the cheapest regular 7970 on Newegg, apparently.

Vapor-X is my favorite custom cooling, but I NEVER see it in stock probably due to popularity. If you can catch it, it's a great buy.

Another great buy that's always out of stock is
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=75186&vpn=GV-R797TO-3G...

That one is a GHz Edition of the 7970, so it performs a lot better, and it's priced only @ $413.78, compared to other GE's that go for $449.
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October 13, 2012 4:23:31 AM

excella1221 said:
VRAM usually only matters when you use more than 1 monitor. If you're going 670, get the 2gb.
I would suggest the Gigabyte, MSI, ASUS, or XFX 670s. Get the cheapest one, they all have great cooling and performance difference is negligible.

Sapphire is one of ATI/AMD's oldest and loyal GPU brands, and one of the best. They make great non-reference cards. It's also the cheapest regular 7970 on Newegg, apparently.

Vapor-X is my favorite custom cooling, but I NEVER see it in stock probably due to popularity. If you can catch it, it's a great buy.

Another great buy that's always out of stock is
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=75186&vpn=GV-R797TO-3G...

That one is a GHz Edition of the 7970, so it performs a lot better, and it's priced only @ $413.78, compared to other GE's that go for $449.

Thank you for your great response. For what I do what would you suggest for the video card. I will have 1 monitor like in my build, 24 inch 1920x1080. I dont think I will be playing bf3, but basically all the new games. ex, Dishonored etc..
Anyways.... Could we have a discussion on the two videos cards 7970 or the gtx 670 and could you give me links to both of them of the best type.

Thanks, You have been very helpful so far.
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October 13, 2012 5:38:00 AM
October 13, 2012 5:52:43 AM


What card would be the best and would be the best over all.
I am using 1 1080x1920 24" monitor.

I really like the vapor x card really good reviews and such.

Dont know that much about a good 670 card that would be better than the vapor x.

You recommendations?
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October 13, 2012 7:33:34 AM

That depends, how much exactly are you willing to spend for a GPU?

And before anything, I'd like to get one thing straight- Do you want a Nvidia or AMD card? Right now the AMD has the best value cards for the money on almost all price ranges. But there are some people who would still rather prefer Nvidia since it makes them feel more comfortable or something, or for whatever other reason they have.
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October 13, 2012 4:44:49 PM

Probally amd, But everything I look at on nvidia's 670 people are comparing it to like 3 monitors or something like that, and I only want 1. So its getting really confusing for me right now.. And I would like to pay under 450. I would like to keep my build less than 1100 also if possible.

EDIT- I was researching and some people were saying that the 670 OC version was better if you wernt good at overclocking. And I have never overclocked before,and I dont even know how in the first place. :D 
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October 13, 2012 5:08:47 PM

Putting OC in the formula complicates things, and the 7970 has OC versions too at $399. :lol: 

Check the links I gave on the above post. Most of them are below $450.

Don't mind the 3-monitor discussions, it won't affect you.
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October 13, 2012 6:33:36 PM

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Putting OC in the formula complicates things, and the 7970 has OC versions too at $399. :lol: 

Check the links I gave on the above post. Most of them are below $450.

Don't mind the 3-monitor discussions, it won't affect you.



I have been looking at the MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...

Or the Sapphire HD 7970- http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...

Tell me a bit about them and what one you think will be best for me. (Remember 1 Monitor 1920x1080) :p 
Having a hard time choosing right now..
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October 13, 2012 6:39:52 PM

Also Is the monitor i picked good for gaming?
Look in my build link.
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October 14, 2012 6:48:50 AM

Here's something to read about the MSI 670 Power Edition.
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/msi-gpu-GTX-660-Ti-670...

The Sapphire is good for its price. $379.99 after rebates.
There isn't really much to tell, brands only differ on slight differences in stock clocks, and custom coolers.

The monitor's great. Though there are some cheaper alternatives that have LED backlight.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1682...
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1682...
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1682...

Any of those would do well, but the one you chose is a great budget monitor. :) 
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October 14, 2012 2:04:53 PM

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