First gaming pc build
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reedunbar
January 31, 2013 1:54:27 AM
This is my first build. I would like to know if everything is 100% compatible and if i can get better performance for around the same cost (i plan on playing a lot of demanding multiplayer first person shooters for ex: bf3, arma 2, and crisis 3 on high settings). All feedback is greatly appreciated
system specs:
cpu: i5 3570k
cpu cooler:NZXT Kraken X60
motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155
ram:G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM HDD, and Samsung 830 Series 128GB SSD
gpu: (2) MSI R7970 Lightnings in 2 way CrossFire
case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower
psu: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified
disk reader thing: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
os: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Thank you!
system specs:
cpu: i5 3570k
cpu cooler:NZXT Kraken X60
motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155
ram:G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM HDD, and Samsung 830 Series 128GB SSD
gpu: (2) MSI R7970 Lightnings in 2 way CrossFire
case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower
psu: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified
disk reader thing: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
os: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Thank you!
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djangoringo
January 31, 2013 2:01:09 AM
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January 31, 2013 2:15:01 AM
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reedunbar
January 31, 2013 2:20:46 AM
EzioAs
January 31, 2013 2:25:48 AM
I agree. 2 7970s are overkill for gaming at 1080p. Might as well get one card and the money saved could go to another SSD (maybe a 480-512GB drive for games), or higher efficiency, modular and better built psu (like corsair HX/AX or Seasonic X series) or a better monitor (maybe IPS or 2560x1440/1600 monitors). Just throwing out some ideas.
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djangoringo
January 31, 2013 2:26:26 AM
Zero_
January 31, 2013 2:51:00 AM
If you really wanna go crossfire, I'd say drop to two HD7950's and put more money on a 1440p IPS. You can now buy them under $500 on Amazon, like this one.
Not a fan of the HAF-X. I'd go for something like a Corsair 650D for the awesome build quality.
Get a better PSU. Go for gold
Corsair HX750 80+ Gold Modular - $130
Not a fan of the HAF-X. I'd go for something like a Corsair 650D for the awesome build quality.
Get a better PSU. Go for gold
Corsair HX750 80+ Gold Modular - $130
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reedunbar
January 31, 2013 3:22:35 AM
I chose the haf-x because it had room for the radiator of the x60, but if i use the nh-d14 I could be more picky with the case, and as for the power supply would 750w still be able to run the 7970s if I didn't get something cheeper? Just curious. the reason its so graphics heavy is because I was hoping go get a solid 120 fps on some more demanding games.
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EzioAs
January 31, 2013 3:45:58 AM
reedunbar
January 31, 2013 4:13:06 AM
reedunbar
February 1, 2013 2:55:25 AM
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djangoringo
February 1, 2013 3:05:45 AM
If you want to crossfire two 7970, now or later, get this psu : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050751YS/
It's just 102.75$ after mir, it's a high quality psu made by seasonic and it's modular.
For a full tower case get the nzxt phantom : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
or this one : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
It's just 102.75$ after mir, it's a high quality psu made by seasonic and it's modular.
For a full tower case get the nzxt phantom : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
or this one : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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EzioAs
February 1, 2013 3:14:44 AM
The Corsair AX860 is a great power supply, as long as you don't mind paying the premium for it. The XFX djangoringo suggested is good too though.
Not exactly full tower but the Antec Eleven Hundred and Cooler Master HAF XM are great cases as well.
Not exactly full tower but the Antec Eleven Hundred and Cooler Master HAF XM are great cases as well.
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reedunbar
February 1, 2013 4:45:28 AM
Thank you so much for the quick responses. I think I will go with the phantom case, the
nh-d14 cpu cooler, and the XFX 850w XXX psu with everything else the same as I started. the problem is I now have 130 extra $, should i get a more expensive psu and if so do you have any recommendations? btw how do I close this thread when i'm done sorry i'm new to this.
nh-d14 cpu cooler, and the XFX 850w XXX psu with everything else the same as I started. the problem is I now have 130 extra $, should i get a more expensive psu and if so do you have any recommendations? btw how do I close this thread when i'm done sorry i'm new to this.
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reedunbar
February 1, 2013 4:55:03 AM
djangoringo
February 1, 2013 4:56:43 AM
EzioAs
February 1, 2013 5:33:35 AM
reedunbar
February 1, 2013 1:44:45 PM
EzioAs
February 1, 2013 1:50:47 PM
djangoringo
February 1, 2013 2:01:10 PM
reedunbar said:
I was planing to buy another of the same ssd at a later time and raid0 them would 256gb be enough for a few games I play alot and the boot drive?. which higher quality power supplies brands/specific models would you recommend?There's no higher quality units, only with a higher efficiency, the XFX 850 XXX is made by seasonic, the HX series is now made by channel well (anything above 650W), the AX is a seasonic oem unit, the same for the seasonic psus.
The XFX 850 XXX is 80 plus silver, the other units might be 80 gold, but the difference is really minimal, not worth spending more, this might help you : http://hardocp.com/article/2011/10/04/80_plus_irrelevan...
A 256GB ssd is a good option, it will have space for more games, the 128GB might be not suffice for that.
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reedunbar
February 1, 2013 10:06:39 PM
reedunbar
February 2, 2013 12:51:14 AM
djangoringo
February 2, 2013 12:52:04 AM
reedunbar
February 2, 2013 2:04:50 AM
reedunbar
February 2, 2013 2:07:11 AM
reedunbar
February 2, 2013 2:09:30 AM
djangoringo
February 2, 2013 2:16:35 AM
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