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Post Date: 2012-10-16
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    Posted: 16 Oct 2012 at 11:29pm
Budget:
[$2800]

Expectations:
I mainly want this computer to run Guild Wars 2 at Max Settings with 60+ FPS when soloing or with a small group. In WvW with large groups of people I would love to have it maintain at minimum 30+ FPS. I want
this rig to basically provide me with a smooth overall gameplay
experience on Max Settings in Guild Wars 2 no matter what I am doing. I would like this system to last, be able to play future games as well.


Usage:
Guild Wars 2, Light Photo and Video Editing, 1 Monitor Setup @ 1920 x 1080

Saved Ticket #: 738332

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 (Intel Z77 Chipset) (Features Thermal Armor and Thermal Radar)
System Memory: 16GB DDR3 2133MHz 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 (240GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Neutron GTX Series) (SATA 6Gbps)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition)
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: Wireless PCI-E 802.11n Up to 300Mbps (Supports 802.11n/g/b) (Model: ASUS PCE-N15)
Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2GB (PhysX) (FTW Overclocked EVGA)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Extreme Performance
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: - No Thanks
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro/Deluxe/Sabertooth Motherboard)
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 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD)
Virus Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: Asus 24 inch VE248H (Widescreen) (Black) (2ms Response Time) (LED Backlight)
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: Razer Arctosa Gaming Keyboard (USB) (RZ03-00260800-R3U1)
Mouse: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Small)
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

What do you guys think? Will this setup allow me achieve the results I want? Is the monitor and keyboard I selected good? Is the graphics card a good choice? Is the SSD drive I picked good? Do I need a i7 or would the i5 be good enough?

Thanks guys!

Edited by dcsantos7 - 17 Oct 2012 at 1:59pm
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Posts: 20391 		  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 17 Oct 2012 at 6:45am
Hi dcsantos7.....  Welcome to the forums.
 
The config # 734530 doesn't match what you pasted so I'll comment on the the listing above.
 
I would keep the i7-3770k for the editing, etc.  For gaming the 3570k would be all you need.  Either will get the job done.
 
You could go to the Deluxe mobo with its built in WiFi and eliminate the added card but the Sabertooth does have a longer warranty.
 
Drop the ram speed to the 1600Mhz.  Its all you'll see and less potential oc problems.  You don't need the 32GB in the #734530. 
 
Those that know SSD always recommend the 520 series but to me they're all good, so others might chime in on that.
 
The gtx 670 FTW is a great pick and cheaper with same performance as the 680 in the config # you posted.
 
Build looks real nice.  Keep us posted and Good Luck. Big%20Smile
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Posts: 6 		  Quote dcsantos7 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 17 Oct 2012 at 1:57pm
Thanks for the input bprat22. I've updated the configuration number on my first post to reflect its listing. So far with your input I have configured this setup.

Configuration Number: 738489

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE (Intel Z77 Chipset) (Higher Overclocks and Unique Wi-Fi Features)
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 (240GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Neutron GTX Series) (SATA 6Gbps)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition)
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 670 2GB (PhysX) (FTW Overclocked EVGA)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Extreme Performance
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: - No Thanks
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro/Deluxe/Sabertooth Motherboard)
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 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD)
Virus Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: Asus 24 inch VE248H (Widescreen) (Black) (2ms Response Time) (LED Backlight)
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: Razer Arctosa Gaming Keyboard (USB) (RZ03-00260800-R3U1)
Mouse: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Small)
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

Any other input or advice will be greatly appreciated. If you know about the SSD let me know, I am not sure which model good.

Thanks!



Edited by dcsantos7 - 17 Oct 2012 at 2:02pm
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That build looks great to me.     

Before you order, if you can, look into the Dell UltraSharp monitors.    The U2312hm is highly rated and a IPS monitor which has great color and clarity.     Don't be mislead by response time figures.    Alot of us have the UltraSharps and game great. Amazon has good deals if Dell website dorsn't.

That monitor might be good also.   I haven't kept up with monitor changes.

Good luck.
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Hi dcsantos7,

Good build but I am not sure you have made a good choice for the monitor. This is a TN type monitor and the speakers are poor. Poor speakers are typical for monitors in this price range. I don't buy monitors with speakers because of this problem.

Looking at the VE248H reviews on Amazon many people have problems with ghosting. This can be very annoying while gaming or scanning text. I think you will be much happier with the Dell U2312hm for not too much more money and a slight hit on screen size. The Dell U2312hm is an IPS monitor. IPS monitors always give a better picture than a TN monitor like the ASUS VE248H. The only reason to consider a TN monitor is cost.

Frank
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