System Builder Marathon, August 2012: $1000 Enthusiast PC
Power And Temperature Benchmarks
The new build's CPU and GPU both use less power than the components in last quarter's build at their stock settings. Naturally, then, we expect today's configuration to be more efficient in comparison. The real question is how that situation changes when we overclock.
As it turns out, tweaked, today's system uses slightly more power than the prior build. However, keep in mind that its CPU is running a full gigahertz faster in most applications. In that context, a 345 W maximum power measurement is actually pretty impressive.
When it comes to thermal performance, Xigmatek's Loki outclasses the June build's bundled cooler with ease, despite our much more aggressive overclock this time around. Gigabyte's Windforce cooler also does an excellent job of keep our GeForce GTX 670 card running at a fairly low temperature.
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lighter17 What's going on with the processor price. The i5-3570k is $230 not $300. Then there's no mention of the CPU cooler in the price list.Reply
And you're pairing an Ivy Bridge CPU with a P67 motherboard to save a few dollars?
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lunyone ^^^ Just noticed and was starting to type that same mistake too :)Reply
+1 for the p67 and not a maybe a B75 based mobo like:
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Z77 based mobo for ~$95 shipped??
Just a though on the mobo situation....
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mayankleoboy1 i love how much difference a few months had on the performance.Reply
Just want to mention : i dont see the use of including an optical drive in 2012. i cant remember the last time i used an optical drive. And with digital sales outselling physical discs, i dont see why it is included.
Its not about saving $15. Its about buying a part that you will be using less than a couple of times in an year.probably lesser. -
cangelini lighter17What's going on with the processor price. The i5-3570k is $230 not $300. Then there's no mention of the CPU cooler in the price list. And you're pairing an Ivy Bridge CPU with a P67 motherboard to save a few dollars?Does anybody proofread these articles?Good catch. Not sure what was up with Don's pricing, but his CPU was way off, and he forgot to include the cooler in his price list. I've updated it, and it's only $7 bucks off his original quote, so we're still in good shape. Appreciate the sharp eye, guys!Reply
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wildkitten mayankleoboy1i love how much difference a few months had on the performance.Just want to mention : i dont see the use of including an optical drive in 2012. i cant remember the last time i used an optical drive. And with digital sales outselling physical discs, i dont see why it is included. Its not about saving $15. Its about buying a part that you will be using less than a couple of times in an year.probably lesser.I think there is still a place for optical drives. I just finished a new tower build myself, an i5 3570k myself with the same video card on an Asus P8Z77-V Deluxe. I put in a Blur Ray burner that was only $90. With almost all new phones doing 1080p video, I can burn discs for friends and family of personal videos. People also still have CD players in cars and honestly, on a price per GB bases, it's still the best form of backup.Reply -
blackball3242 The asrock professional series is shown whereas the actual motherboard being used is the performance series.Reply
I almost thought the motherboard had 3 pcie slots for only $100- that would have been a steal! -
nathcarter Any particular reason for P67 over Z77? Is it purely cost-based, or are there significant performance benefits?Reply