How does this build look to you guys

[ThatGamerGuy]

My other thread seems to have been lost, but Im just wondering...

Here Is what I have selected for this build. Anything I should change before I start placing orders? I'm going to be doing heavy gaming and Rendering along with some 3d modeling and probably some music notation things. (Will be using Poser Debut 10 and Finale 2012, as well as Stencyl. Games include BF 3, Skyrim, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Minecraft, Total War Shogun 2, Total War Rome, WoW, SWTOR, TF2, and MANY others)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xYRg

 

[camohanna]

That motherboard is socket 2011 so wont work with your 1155 processor .

Why Pay $700 more for equal performance??

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xZz4
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xZz4/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xZz4/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.74 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Intel 330 Series 180GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card ($479.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS29 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS29 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1563.61
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-16 21:04 EST-0500)

 

[DarkSable]

I'd get a 670 instead of a 680. The 680 is only 5% faster (3% after overclocks), but it's $100 more... that's not really worth it.

I'd also consider getting an i5, depending on how much you render, since gaming doesn't benefit whatsoever from an i7.
You could also get a 550w power supply and be fine, but that's no worry.

(And going off of camo's build, do you need two blu-ray readers? That seems like a waste. Same thing for Windows 8 Professional - I'd get windows 7 home premium for $80 - there's not a big difference between the versions besides price.)

 

[resin34]

if you will over clock a lot get a better cooler

 

[camohanna]

I'd get a 670 instead of a 680. The 680 is only 5% faster (3% after overclocks), but it's $100 more... that's not really worth it.

I'd also consider getting an i5, depending on how much you render, since gaming doesn't benefit whatsoever from an i7.
You could also get a 550w power supply and be fine, but that's no worry.

(And going off of camo's build, do you need two blu-ray readers? That seems like a waste. Same thing for Windows 8 Professional - I'd get windows 7 home premium for $80 - there's not a big difference between the versions besides price.)

He wanted a dvd and a blu ray, might as well make it 2x blu rays for an extra $10? . Yes, and get windows 7.

 

[ThatGamerGuy]

Hadnt noticed i used two blu rays. my bad. Plus, I will not be overclocking. Im also sort of a nub to computers, myself being 18, but I will be going to college for computer science. What does it mean, if you dont mind explaining, the socket thing with the motherboard?

 

[camohanna]

Your motherboard in your build was X79, correct? Thats a socket 2011 mobo. You need a Z77/H77 mobo for your build.

 

[TheNorthHarrier]

2 words of advise, do what camohanna said his build looks nice. windows 7 is the best operating system to date, so go with it.

 

[ThatGamerGuy]

Ehhh... Im kind of a fan of windows 8... IVe had it on this touch screen laptop for 6 months and I sort of love it. Whats the main difference?

 

[camohanna]

But you will have no touch screen... It makes it difficult and some programs are having issues running on windows 8. Its totally up to you but i suggest windows 7 .

 

[ThatGamerGuy]

I personally prefer 8, but i guess OS is really an opinion thing. I went through the pc part picker that you showed me, and here is what I built. I think its pretty much the same thing, but I changed the processor and RAM. I havnt decided on a motherboard yet.

CPU Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core $499.99
CPU Cooler Scythe SCSMZ-2100 55.5 CFM $29.98
Memory Corsair Dominator 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 $144.99
Storage Intel 520 Series Cherryville 120GB 2.5" SSD $137.98
Western Digital VelociRaptor 500GB 3.5" 10000RPM $135.98
Western Digital VelociRaptor 500GB 3.5" 10000RPM $135.98
Video Card EVGA GeForce GTX 680 4GB $559.99
Case NZXT Phantom 820 (Grey) ATX Full Tower $239.99
Power Supply Corsair 860W ATX12V / EPS12V $235.98
Optical Drive LG UH12NS29 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer $45.98
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) $137.99

 

[camohanna]

No need for a 3930k lol, a 3770k will do you fine in combo with a asrock extreme4

 

[ThatGamerGuy]

Hey I went to microcenter for a good 2 hours today and had a good long chat with some of the people there. We went over these parts and he said it would be perfect for what I want to do. Since im going to college for Graphics design and CG stuff, I will be doing heavy rendering and 3d modeling, as well as the gaming.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yc5G

 

[giltyler]

The 2011 socket is more future proof that the 1155 socket so that is a positive.
The cooler may be the weakest link in that build.

 

[ThatGamerGuy]

What would you guys recommend? Thats the cooler that the guy at Microcenter recommended.

 

[giltyler]

To start if you have room in the case this one is one of the best air coolers available.
http://www.acousticpc.com/noctua_nh-d14_se2011_ultra_quiet_cpu_cooler.html

Do as much online research as possible since Microcenter will price match New Egg Frys CompUSA/Tiger Direct.
Microcenter will be Cheapest on CPU/MOBO with their instore and combo pricing then on other parts be higher.
You may consider a slight variation in parts selection to maximize the deal.
Like Corsair AX 850 VS the newer 860 on your list Just leave options open in case of favorable sale prices allow upgrade or cheaper simmular option.

 

[ThatGamerGuy]

Microcenter will price match!?

 

[giltyler]

Yes they will just tell them where.
New Egg is one they matched for me.

 

[giltyler]

This is a very good Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011 Saves $76.00
Better price on EVGA 680 4 gig w/ back plate http://www.frys.com/product/7234713?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG save $30.00
Better Price on SSD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167121 save $14.00
Better Price on W8pro 64 http://www.frys.com/product/7336314?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG save $28.00

A few ways to save $148.00 USD

 

[ThatGamerGuy]

Well thanks man! Quickly becoming my new favorite person lol.

 

[giltyler]

Glad to help and good luck with the build.

 

[ThatGamerGuy]

Well heres what I did. Im matching prices with what I can get at microcenter.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ykXs

 

[giltyler]

Does the Microcenter in your area have any other 2011 Mother boards to pick from.
Reviews on that Intel board are not great. And it only has 2 sata 6 ports.

 

[ThatGamerGuy]

It does. I believe the Microcenter in my area is one of the larger stores around, but im not sure if they are all the same :/ its just pretty big. http://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/columbus.aspx

But that point aside, here is one I was looking at while I was there the other day.
http://www.microcenter.com/product/385894/P9X79_WS_Socket_2011_X79_CEB_Intel_Server_Motherboard

 

[giltyler]

That is a server board and I am not sure you want that.
one of these 2 would be good http://www.microcenter.com/product/403766/GA-X79-UP4_LGA_2011_X79_ATX_Intel_Motherboard
http://www.microcenter.com/product/378996/SABERTOOTH_X79_Socket_2011_X79_ATX_Intel_Motherboard
I am partial to Gigabyte but that is like the Ford vs Chevy argument.