First Build, Need recommendations, and input soon! Sale ends soon!

[hamzz]

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=18295691

I'll be using this rig to play high-end games, and occasionally recording/editing game play. I could really use some suggestions for better parts/models in the next 24 hours because most of the deals on some these parts end in the 1-3 days. Also I'm not sure on the whether or not to get a GTX 680 or GTX 660ti for my high-end system. Would also like to know if my motherboard is up-to-par with my other components, and if i need to upgrade my power supply. I would like to not have to upgrade any components for the next 2-3 years if possible and keep my budget at around $1800. Any suggestions/changes would be very,very appreciated as I have some time constraints if i want to buy all the parts soon. Thanks in advance!

 

[g-unit1111]

That's an excellent start - a lot of good choices. What I would suggest is use low profile Vengeance RAM (or G.Skill Ares), 16GB isn't needed, and the Radeon 7950 is a better GPU for less money.

 

[maestro0428]

Ditch the OCZ power supply and get one from Seasonic. Move down to a 3570K processor as the extra threads are not needed for games. Move to 2*8 sticks of memory so you can upgrade later. Ditch the OCZ Vertex 4 too, reliability is not great and the company is going under as I type. Get a Samsung 830 while they last. Other than that, I say your build is fine.

 

[g-unit1111]

Ditch the OCZ power supply and get one from Seasonic. Move down to a 3570K processor as the extra threads are not needed for games. Move to 2*8 sticks of memory so you can upgrade later. Ditch the OCZ Vertex 4 too, reliability is not great and the company is going under as I type. Get a Samsung 830 while they last. Other than that, I say your build is fine.

The ZT got high remarks on Jonnyguru.

The Vertex 4 is fine - I have one on my work PC and it works fine without any problems.

 

[hamzz]

Is my motherboard a good choice? Also for my processor would a 3770k lower fps rates or does it just have extra threads for rendering? Does 3770k lower fps rate or have higher temperatures when OC than a 3570k? I'd like to fill my $1800 budget so if anyone wants to recommend part swaps i'd love some input. As for the ssd and power supply I'll make the changes and update my wishlist. Could really use some case suggestions I'd like it to have good air flow and decent cable management, after I change my parts I'd love a compatibility check .

 

[g-unit1111]

Is my motherboard a good choice?

Yes.

Also for my processor would a 3770k lower fps rates or does it just have extra threads for rendering? Does 3770k lower fps rate or have higher temperatures when OC than a 3570k?

That is entirely GPU dependent, the CPU does nothing to really control your games' frame rates.

Could really use some case suggestions I'd like it to have good air flow and decent cable management, after I change my parts I'd love a compatibility check .

That depends on how much you want to spend.

 

[hamzz]

For my cases I'd like to spend around $50-$120 or so, whatever has the best ventilation and cable management. If you find a good one could you please link a good case fan i could apply to all the avaliable slot? Thanks a ton for the help!

Also
*660ti Vs 680? Some people have said go with a Amd card, but i'd like to go with an intel card because this benchmark shows a 660ti beating out a 7950 on ultra settings with Bf3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTujzlj11I8.

 

[g-unit1111]

For my cases I'd like to spend around $50-$120 or so, whatever has the best ventilation and cable management. If you find a good one could you please link a good case fan i could apply to all the avaliable slot? Thanks a ton for the help!

Also
*660ti Vs 680? Some people have said go with a Amd card, but i'd like to go with an intel card because this benchmark shows a 660ti beating out a 7950 on ultra settings with Bf3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTujzlj11I8.

1. Try the NZXT Phantom 410: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146087

Alternately consider the Fractal Design Define R4: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352021

2. There's tons of debate about that. Since Catalyst 12.7 has been released the 7970 has retaken the lead in performance. The 7950 is no slouch either.

 

[boyabunda]

Corsair Air Series fans have gotten great reviews.
120mm Radiator Fan Roundup: http://www.anandtech.com/show/6391/120mm-radiator-fan-roundup-part-2-fan-harder/6

Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181028

Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181022

Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181024

 

[J3TW4V3]

You should defiantly get low profile ram.... trust me i have an ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe like one step up from your board and i have the cooler master hyper 212 evo and the same kind of ram as you and i cant use one of my ram dims... i wish i would have listened lol

As for a case i agree with g-unit1111 both of those cases are awesome but Fractal Designs use a lot of customer input from their previous cases and uses that in their new ones.... idk if NZXT does this but im a happy Fractal owner...

The OCZ power supply must go as well Corsair and Seasonic are exponentially better...

-Jeff

 

[hamzz]

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=18295691

Updated some parts, what do you think?

 

[hamzz]

For the power supply would you mind sending me a link to a 650w or 700w modular for either brand? And for the fans above whats the main difference between the 120m quite, performance, and 140m quite?

 

[hamzz]

Cooler Master HAF http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119257 vs Fractal Design http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352021

Whats better? Thanks so much for everyone who has provided input!

 

[J3TW4V3]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012
Corsair HX650 80 plus gold

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151088
Seasonic X650 80 plus gold

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095
Seasonic MC12II 620 80 plus bronze

-Jeff

 

[boyabunda]

It boils down to personal preference really. Both are great cases.

Watch these videos for each case and decide.
Cooler Master HAF XM Gaming Case: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQV-7dP5wRI
Fractal Design Define R4 Case: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCoAcidhMN4

I would go for the Fractal case personally, because I like the simple aesthetics of the case.

 

[hamzz]

For the Fractal how many of those 120 mm fans would be best?

 

[J3TW4V3]

shopping around will save some cash as well... hope this helps

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/lqur

-Jeff

 

[CaptainTom]

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=18295691

I'll be using this rig to play high-end games, and occasionally recording/editing game play. I could really use some suggestions for better parts/models in the next 24 hours because most of the deals on some these parts end in the 1-3 days. Also I'm not sure on the whether or not to get a GTX 680 or GTX 660ti for my high-end system. Would also like to know if my motherboard is up-to-par with my other components, and if i need to upgrade my power supply. I would like to not have to upgrade any components for the next 2-3 years if possible and keep my budget at around $1800. Any suggestions/changes would be very,very appreciated as I have some time constraints if i want to buy all the parts soon. Thanks in advance!

My advice is to get a 7970GHz. It is the fastest card out and it costs less than the 680. In fact you can find some for $400!

 

[hamzz]

shopping around will save some cash as well... hope this helps

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/lqur

-Jeff

WOW! Thank you so much for doing that!

 

[CaptainTom]

For my cases I'd like to spend around $50-$120 or so, whatever has the best ventilation and cable management. If you find a good one could you please link a good case fan i could apply to all the avaliable slot? Thanks a ton for the help!

Also
*660ti Vs 680? Some people have said go with a Amd card, but i'd like to go with an intel card because this benchmark shows a 660ti beating out a 7950 on ultra settings with Bf3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTujzlj11I8.

You clearly don't know what you are talking about. They are made by nVidia. That benchmark is old and that is one game. Check Tomshardware gpu hierarchy chart. The 7950 is a full tier above the 660ti.

 

[J3TW4V3]

For the Fractal how many of those 120 mm fans would be best?

it says it supports 7 fan slots: 1 x 140mm and 1 x 120/140mm -front, 1 x 140mm - side panel, 1 x 140mm - rear, 1 x 120/140mm - bottom, 2 x 120/140mm top.
Aka 3 140mm fans and 4 120mm fans or 7 140mm fans
If it were me id fill them all.. but as long as you have 2 intake fans and 2 exhausting fans youll be fine IMO... but the more you put in the cooler the components will be...

-Jeff

 

[J3TW4V3]

If you could live without the 3770k and went with an 3570k and only 8GB of ram you could up your GFX card and have some thing like this... much better IMO.... and save a whole $7.....lol

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/lqyQ

-Jeff

 

[hamzz]

Do you think a 7970 is more "future proof" than a gtx 680?
Oh and also Windows 8 vs Windows 7? Whats considered to be better (Windows 8 looks to xboxie for me)?

 

[J3TW4V3]

I think the 7970 and the 680 will have about the same longevity but for the price of that 7970 you could swap it for a 670.... the 680 is another $100

The os is for you too decide... i will not be purchasing Windows 8... id prefer windows 7

-Jeff

 

[hamzz]

If i was willing to pay the extra $100 for the 680 would it be worth it in terms of gfx? Sorry for all these pestering questions, I just want to make sure i get this right .