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Post Date: 2012-05-27

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    Posted: 27 May 2012 at 8:17am
Hey guys, First time poster, long time visitor :P

I've been browsing the DS forums for almost 2 and a half years now and I have chosen them for my next upgrade for my new computer. Awesome

So i've had my current PC for roughly 4-5years now and its definitely time for an upgrade lol. The only thing is , I probably wouldn't be ordering this for 4-6 weeks.

Budge is looking like its around 4700$ range. Can be adjusted.
This PC would be mainly for high end gaming, where hardware can't be an issue.
I will also be recording footage from games such as WoW, DIablo 3 (etc) . I would also do some school work on it and just basic general use.

I am currently using a dual monitor set up on 2 Nvidia 260's. I would only be running the games on 1 monitor however, this monitor has a resolution of 1920 x 1080.

One main thing I want to do is be future proof for a bit hence the 2 GPU's in the build below.

I'm not a computer genius when it comes to preformance or anything but the below configuration is based what I would like. I am aware that some of the things I have selected are "overkill" thats why I posted here for some help.  Smile

If possible I would absolutely love to keep the Syndicate chasis, but I haven't read much about it. If someone could provide some feedback that would be awsome.

Saved Config : 693042
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Black OPS Syndicate
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 3930K 3.2GHz (Unlocked CPU for Extreme Overclocking) (Six-Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth X79 (Intel X79 Chipset) (Features USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s)
System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 800W Corsair GS (Dual SLI Compatible)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (1TB Western Digital/Seagate/Hitachi/Samsung (7200 RPM) (32MB Cache)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: - No Thanks
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(s): 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB (PhysX) (Overclocked EVGA 02G-P4-2682-BR)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 4: Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System: CPU Only
H20 Tube Color: Red Tubing with High-Performance Fluid (UV Lighting Reactive)
Chassis Airflow: Upgrade Chassis With LED Performance Fans (Red) (Up to 6 Fans)
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red)
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro/Deluxe/Sabertooth Motherboard)
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
OS Boost: - 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
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 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty
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  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 May 2012 at 10:39am
Hi Yeshy...Welcome to the forums.
 
That build looks great...I would suggest changing the power supply to the 1050HX.  It will give you more room to grow and has a 7 year warranty, indicative of the quality.
 
I don't know much about the U2-UFO case but some have complained of the noise level with all those smaller fans. 
 
The X79 platform is overkill for just gaming.  The X79's quad channel ram is a welcome for those that do video rendering, 3D rendering, editing etc.   If its in the budget than why not.  It certainly won't hurt. but the Z77Deluxe mobo with i7-3770k chip for hundreds less will give you the same gaming.
 
For gaming we always suggest starting with the Dreadnought level 2 under the Special Ops section.  But, your call as always.  You need to get what makes you happy.  The HafX case is tops in air cooling and the fans are quiet.
 
You could also check out the sli gtx670 for hundreds less, especially with your monitor.  The 670's performance is very close to the 680's.
 
Hope this helps and good luck.Big%20Smile
 


Edited by bprat22 - 27 May 2012 at 10:41am
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  Quote pos Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 May 2012 at 10:47am
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  Quote Yeshy Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 28 May 2012 at 4:59am
Alright thanks for the tips! Will probably post a more revised config later today if given the time (damn you 12hr shifts!)

And yes the new build will have the free T-shirt as well :P


Edited by Yeshy - 28 May 2012 at 5:00am
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