New PC Build 2000$

[trevor1030]

Hi guys i wanted to build a gaming pc under 2k i have a solid state 128gb crucial m4 that i am going to be using as a boot drive and this is what i came up with ... let me know what you guys think, i also thought about being different with AMD but i have yet to see a cool build. thanks again in advance!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pamN


all opinions will be taken into consideration !

 

[g-unit1111]

For $2K don't even bother with AMD. For that kind of money - don't use an H100. If you're going to do liquid cooling use the real thing or not at all. The i7, nor 32GB of RAM will benefit you at all in gaming. Also that motherboard is *WAY* overkill for that setup.

Here's what I would suggest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($192.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F4 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (CrossFire) ($454.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (CrossFire) ($454.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Switch 810 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($145.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk II 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1902.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-11-24 01:16 EST-0500)

 

[trevor1030]

You like the radeon cards over the other ones? i mean basic games are WoW MoP, Bf3 maybe some black ops and Skyrim i would love to play max settings and i was told that the h100 were the proper way to go for cooling. and i just want to have one of the baddest setups i can do for around 2k.

 

[boulbox]

H100 is actually not at a bad price right now, i usually suggest D-14 because it is so much cheaper than H100 and performs around the same as H100, but considering how cheap it is right now i might as well suggest it over H100 just for being an easy install and being able to use the cheap ram that have huge heatsinks

 

[bigcyco1]

Here my suggestion http://pcpartpicker.com/p/paUI

 

[g-unit1111]

You like the radeon cards over the other ones? i mean basic games are WoW MoP, Bf3 maybe some black ops and Skyrim i would love to play max settings and i was told that the h100 were the proper way to go for cooling. and i just want to have one of the baddest setups i can do for around 2k.

The 7970 will tear apart BF3. The 680 will as well, but two 7970s will last several years. On gaming builds *ALL* remaining funds go to getting the best GPU you can get - and that setup will kick major amounts of ass.

H100 is actually not at a bad price right now, i usually suggest D-14 because it is so much cheaper than H100 and performs around the same as H100, but considering how cheap it is right now i might as well suggest it over H100 just for being an easy install and being able to use the cheap ram that have huge heatsinks

The problem with the H100 is the cheap fans that are included. Plus plastic radiators are like cheap toys compared to the kind of overclocking results a real liquid setup can give you. Think of it like comparing a premium cut, grass fed Porterhouse steak to Taco Bell's ground beef filler. :lol:

 

[trevor1030]

You think the build you posted is the best then add my ssd 128gb for a boot drive?

 

[bigcyco1]

The 7970 will tear apart BF3. The 680 will as well, but two 7970s will last several years. On gaming builds *ALL* remaining funds go to getting the best GPU you can get - and that setup will kick major amounts of ass.

H100 is actually not at a bad price right now, i usually suggest D-14 because it is so much cheaper than H100 and performs around the same as H100, but considering how cheap it is right now i might as well suggest it over H100 just for being an easy install and being able to use the cheap ram that have huge heatsinks

The problem with the H100 is the cheap fans that are included. Plus plastic radiators are like cheap toys compared to the kind of overclocking results a real liquid setup can give you. Think of it like comparing a premium cut, grass fed Porterhouse steak to Taco Bell's ground beef filler. :lol:

Yeah no fisher price watercooling get outta here with that.

 

[bigcyco1]

You think the build you posted is the best then add my ssd 128gb for a boot drive?

Both our builds are 670/680 /7950/7970 it's personal preference they all preform with in spitting distance of one another.Different games favor different hardware you can not go wrong either way!

 

[g-unit1111]

You think the build you posted is the best then add my ssd 128gb for a boot drive?

Yup - that build will be very solid for gaming with plenty of expansion.

 

[trevor1030]

Nice ok well any other options i should consider and why AMD gpu over nvidia?

 

[bigcyco1]

My flame war sense is tingling...
that should not matter to you it's personal preference surely you have one lol.

Nvidia has PhysX and Adaptive VSync, AMD doesn't. I use both regularly. For me, end of story.

 

[A Bad Day]

Nice ok well any other options i should consider and why AMD gpu over nvidia?

AMD GPUs have better OCing capability and higher memory bandwidth, thus allowing you to play at higher resolution/anti-aliasing.

However, it still depends on the price of the two brands' GPUs. If the Nivida is cheap enough, then it will be worth buying it.

 

[trevor1030]

i mean graphics card wise?

 

[bigcyco1]

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[g-unit1111]

i mean graphics card wise?

Yeah just check the benchmarks - they will tell you everything.

 

[bigcyco1]

I agree with g- unit it's best to check benchmarks.There are a few issues: 1) People make claims without backing it up with proof, 2) People make blanket statements, when the reality is that certain games favor certain hardware, 3) People make a few FPS advantage seem like a "win", when it usually falls within the margin of error and makes no difference in terms of performance.


Your best bet is to always do your own research using the many review websites and don't always believe everything reported by random anonymous posters on a public forum.All your question will end up doing is starting a flame war then a mod will close your thread.It's best not to go there

 

[bigcyco1]

You have a monitor,keyboard and mouse correct ? If not you need that to of course lol.

 

[trevor1030]

Well I have a Logitech g510 keyboard and a razor naga mouse should be good. Monitor different story... Also I'm thinking of running 2 7970 ghz sapphires. And as for mobo can upgrade to asus Maximus ? Or no? I want to be able to run almost every game out there at max settings. And is there any better ram? I heard that g skill is not to good but I don't know a lot haha.

 

[bigcyco1]

There is with a monitor 120hz if you want asus Maximus mobo it goes way over your budget http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pbW0

 

[trevor1030]

So having a computer with the maximus board and 32gb ram over kill? I just want the best setup i can have an almost be able to run anything at 100fps

 

[g-unit1111]

So having a computer with the maximus board and 32gb ram over kill? I just want the best setup i can have an almost be able to run anything at 100fps

Only like hardcore CS5 use and CAD/rendering uses will you need that much RAM. For everyday uses and gaming you'll never come close to using it all and you won't for several years. You don't need a motherboard that expensive for most uses.

 

[trevor1030]

i use 16gb in my alienware i like it alot doesnt hurt to have 16 i think... and as for the cooler would i be ok with the h100? I mean like i said i would run 2 sli or crossfire with those sapphire radeons 7970 hopefully i could run most games at max settings...

 

[g-unit1111]

i use 16gb in my alienware i like it alot doesnt hurt to have 16 i think... and as for the cooler would i be ok with the h100? I mean like i said i would run 2 sli or crossfire with those sapphire radeons 7970 hopefully i could run most games at max settings...

Yeah it doesn't hurt but that's not really the place to spend money on a rig. I hate plastic water blocks like the H100 - if you're going to use liquid cooling use the real thing or not at all. Go with a strong air fan like the Noctua D14.

A single 7970 will max out everything. Two will get you well beyond 110 FPS.