2500k Gaming systwmPost Date: 2011-01-16 |
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Daveator 
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 Topic: 2500k Gaming systwmPosted: 16 Jan 2011 at 4:39pm |
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Hello. I'm in the market for new gaming computer. Trying to keep it around 25K. I would appreciate any advice on the phase 1 build I have.
I am a single FPS gamer, not too much multiplayer. Usage 80% gaming 20% internet and watching videos. I have a Dell 2407WFP. I believe 1920 x 1200 native resolution. I plan on staying with a single monitor. Thanks for your help. This forum is great. I am just a little overwhelmed with some of the options and terminology out there. ticket number: 478888 |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 16 Jan 2011 at 4:52pm |
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lol 25k = $25000
you meant $2500 right? OK your ticket number is old so it won't load anymore. but have no fear, we the customers are here  
Here you go Ticket# 478919 --- $2589 (To see this build click here) Copy of Specifications: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master HAF 932 Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 2600K 3.40GHz (Unlocked CPU for Extreme Overclocking) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS P8P67 Pro (Intel P67 Chipset) (Features USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s) System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 1000W Corsair (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (160GB Solid State (By: Intel) (Model: X25-M MLC Edition) (Extreme Performance) Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (64MB Cache) (Model: Black Edition WD1002FAEX) Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1.2GB (Includes PhysX Technology) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: Noctua NH-U12P SE Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red) Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks Boost Processor: FREE: Overclock the processor between 3.6GHz to 3.9GHz Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD) Virus Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Install/Test Game: - No Thanks Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 5-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty now we can go with intel 80GB ssd if you think that will be enough room, the setup for HDD is like this: HDD1 = fast small drive: os/apps/games HDD2 = regular large drive: media/personal/work file storage this system has room to grow and for you to add another gpu down the road should you feel the need. |
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Posted: 16 Jan 2011 at 11:49pm |
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Thanks for the reply and advice. Yeah meant $2500. Don't know why my ticket wouldn't load..so made new ticket...478969. I have a question on some of the difference:
Case - I went with the Black Ops Assasin Edition - how does it compare with the Cooler Master HAF 92 Power Supply - I went with 750 watt - do I need the additional 250 watt with this system. Cooling - I went with the free upgrade H20: stage 2 Asetek Liquid CPU cooler. Would this keep my system cooler than the Stage 1: Noctua NH-U12P SE Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler? I also choose all the free boosts offered. Not sure of all the pros and cons, just that overclocking the processor is a good thing. Any additional advice would be appreciated. Thanks for the time. DC |
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Posted: 17 Jan 2011 at 12:40am |
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that case cost more and has 3 180mm fans, the haf has 3 x 230mm fans and 1 xx 140mm, haf has the best airflow.
PSU, here always go with corsair psu if you want a good psu, also the corsair psu has a 5 year warranty of its own, the generic has the DS warranty of 3 years. As far as size goes if you don't think you will ever want to add a second gpu for more power then go with the corsair 750w. coolling, you don't want asetek, its not real LC system and it performance is around the same as Noctua, we dont' recommend asetek or corsair coolers here, either go Noctua or go stage 3 LC for real LC performance. OC/boost: cpu: cpu boost is always the most important cause it makes a huge difference, but here with games all you need is around 3.8GHz oc, pass that in games its not really noticable, so stick with the free oc option. gpu boost, the oc on gpu is so low here that you won't notice anything from it, IMO pointless. OS boost, OS boost will make no difference in your app or games speeds whatsoever. assuming you don't want to go sli this is what you would want, notice the price difference from your blackops build and mine has the corsair psu and etc: Here you go Ticket# 479006 --- $2199 (To see this build click here) Copy of Specifications: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master HAF 932 Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 2600K 3.40GHz (Unlocked CPU for Extreme Overclocking) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS P8P67 (Intel P67 Chipset) (Features USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s) System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX (Dual SLI Compatible) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (80GB Solid State (By: Intel) (Model: X25-M MLC Edition) (Extreme Performance) Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (64MB Cache) (Model: Black Edition WD1002FAEX) Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1.2GB (Includes PhysX Technology) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 1: Noctua NH-U12P SE Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red) Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks Boost Processor: FREE: Overclock the processor between 3.6GHz to 3.9GHz Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD) Virus Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Install/Test Game: - No Thanks Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 5-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty |
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Posted: 17 Jan 2011 at 11:04pm |
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Ok thanks for the feedback...of course taking your suggestions under advice leaves me with some wiggle room in staying around my $2500 budget which leads to more questions and not sure which route to go. Always open to suggestions
Should I go to a 1000 watt power supply? What does SLI bring to FPS gaming...besides the ability of SLI is there a big difference in speed with another 570 card? I might get a bigger monitor, but I do not see having more than one on my desk. As always all comments are welcomed. |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2011 at 1:30am |
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If you think you gonna go 30" monitor then you will need sli, otherwise you won't, the only reason you want the bigger psu is to be able to go sli.
sli can give you more fps so that you can have a good average fps or it can help you cover minimum fps. |
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Posted: 18 Jan 2011 at 11:01pm |
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Ok it's a little over my budget but here is my latest build 479555. Looking toward the future and in the distance I think I can see a 30'' monitor on my desk. Not sure on the luxury trim yet.
Thanks for the time and advice. |
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Posted: 19 Jan 2011 at 12:27am |
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build looks great, one problem, change your mobo to the pro version so you can get x8 on both lanes.
My pleasure and good luck
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