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Are these good computer specs? (UPDATE WITH PARTS IN 2/21/13)
« on: August 04, 2012, 03:20:51 PM »
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Re: Are these good computer specs?
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2012, 03:31:04 PM »
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Re: Are these good computer specs?
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2012, 05:28:59 PM »
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Hey, I heard gigabyte stepped up their quality with the newer mobos but I recommend getting the next version up in that z77 line http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128545 , you get a few more bells and whistles for 30 usd more or w/e.. i think worth it as mobo is what everythings built off of.

Also, if you are goin with a graphics that costs that much, might as well go with the latest line.. only 80 more bux w/e http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130768 or go with something cheaper from the 500 series.. or even amd ati card.

Should have enough room in the case you chose.. seems like decent case.

Question is, are you planning on dual or tri sli? if not you could easily get away with a 750watt psu, maybe 850 just to be sure with that fermi card. If you are planning to tho, that 1200 psu looks really nice, gold so high efficiency etc. Plus its modular so that's nice, and it also claims a 98amp 12v rail so.. that's ample quality power to your components.

For the cooling unit for the processor, i would go a step up with the evo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099 you want something that can be reliable over time and decent bang for buck.. plus i heard latest i7 line runs hotish.

And damn, nice cpu.. wish i had a build with that xD

For ram, you can get the same performance while using less voltage.. 1.5V less.. which can save you some heat probably. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 and its a little cheaper! :)

Also, just a small note.. you don't really need a mic if you get a headset.. as it has one included.. difference between headset and headphones + mic

Edit:// Oh and i forgot the harddrives, this normally becomes the performance bottle neck for new systems.. you might want to invest into maybe raid0 with 10krpm western ditigal raptors.. or even do a ssd for the OS and that wd drive for storage and programs.. but yea that'll be where you'll want your first upgrades if you don't end up changing it when building.
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Re: Are these good computer specs?
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2012, 05:50:29 PM »
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Why so much power? A good Seasonic 620W or Corsair AX650W will be more than enough for this system.
Seems like you're going to overclock your CPU so you should get a proper heatsink. Since you'll have spare money 'cause of the PSU you can get a Noctua NH-D14, which leads me to suggest you to change the case to this one - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352010     It's also better and the big NH-D14 will deffinately fit inside.

Also found a cheaper RAM with better overclocking headroom (lower voltage) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

I also suggest you get a GTX 670 instead of a 580, because it's stronger, takes less power, newer and costs cheaper/the same. If you're going to overclock, this version would be the best - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127685

If not then this one (Which will also be a good overclocker) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125423

If you have money left I also advise you get an SSD. Even 64GB would be an improvement.

@Coolz - If he ain't gonna do SLI he won't really need a UD5 board. GTX 680 is just about 5-7% better and costs more.
If he's planning on doing SLI it's true that he'll need a good, minimum 750W PSU.
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Re: Are these good computer specs?
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2012, 07:25:47 PM »
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Why so much power? A good Seasonic 620W or Corsair AX650W will be more than enough for this system.
Seems like you're going to overclock your CPU so you should get a proper heatsink. Since you'll have spare money 'cause of the PSU you can get a Noctua NH-D14, which leads me to suggest you to change the case to this one - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352010     It's also better and the big NH-D14 will deffinately fit inside.

Also found a cheaper RAM with better overclocking headroom (lower voltage) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

I also suggest you get a GTX 670 instead of a 580, because it's stronger, takes less power, newer and costs cheaper/the same. If you're going to overclock, this version would be the best - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127685

If not then this one (Which will also be a good overclocker) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125423

If you have money left I also advise you get an SSD. Even 64GB would be an improvement.

@Coolz - If he ain't gonna do SLI he won't really need a UD5 board. GTX 680 is just about 5-7% better and costs more.
If he's planning on doing SLI it's true that he'll need a good, minimum 750W PSU.
Well I at least want to run modern games at a fluid frame rate. holy shit i'm stupid
Hey, I heard gigabyte stepped up their quality with the newer mobos but I recommend getting the next version up in that z77 line http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128545 , you get a few more bells and whistles for 30 usd more or w/e.. i think worth it as mobo is what everythings built off of.

Also, if you are goin with a graphics that costs that much, might as well go with the latest line.. only 80 more bux w/e http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130768 or go with something cheaper from the 500 series.. or even amd ati card.

Should have enough room in the case you chose.. seems like decent case.

Question is, are you planning on dual or tri sli? if not you could easily get away with a 750watt psu, maybe 850 just to be sure with that fermi card. If you are planning to tho, that 1200 psu looks really nice, gold so high efficiency etc. Plus its modular so that's nice, and it also claims a 98amp 12v rail so.. that's ample quality power to your components.

For the cooling unit for the processor, i would go a step up with the evo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099 you want something that can be reliable over time and decent bang for buck.. plus i heard latest i7 line runs hotish.

And damn, nice cpu.. wish i had a build with that xD

For ram, you can get the same performance while using less voltage.. 1.5V less.. which can save you some heat probably. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 and its a little cheaper! :)

Also, just a small note.. you don't really need a mic if you get a headset.. as it has one included.. difference between headset and headphones + mic

Edit:// Oh and i forgot the harddrives, this normally becomes the performance bottle neck for new systems.. you might want to invest into maybe raid0 with 10krpm western ditigal raptors.. or even do a ssd for the OS and that wd drive for storage and programs.. but yea that'll be where you'll want your first upgrades if you don't end up changing it when building.
I brake headsets easily, so I prefer desktop mics.
But Damn, I wasnt expecting all this info, but it still helped!
Thanks.
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Re: Are these good computer specs?
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2012, 09:17:28 PM »
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Errything is good except for the headset.

You should get a pair of headphones with a seperate mic, much better value, especially for that price.

are you only going to game with them or is it like 50% music 50% gaming?

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Re: Are these good computer specs?
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2012, 09:36:02 PM »
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Errything is good except for the headset.

You should get a pair of headphones with a seperate mic, much better value, especially for that price.

are you only going to game with them or is it like 50% music 50% gaming?
Basically stuff for everyday use.

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Re: Are these good computer specs?
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2012, 09:44:57 PM »
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I found one that fits your needs, there are two of them to choose though.

One comes with some extra stuff (ear cushions made of velour, extra things, etc) for $134

One just comes with the headphones and nothing much else for $90

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Acoustics-K-240-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0001ARCFA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344141777&sr=8-1&keywords=AKG+240

http://www.amazon.com/AKG-K240MKII-STUDIO-STANDARD-55OHM/dp/B0016MNBAM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1344141777&sr=8-2&keywords=AKG+240

both sound the same

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Re: Are these good computer specs?
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2012, 09:46:41 PM »
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Fucking beautiful.
Just get a good microphone and great headphones. Headsets are overrated unless you use them 2/3 of the time you're on PCs. Plus, you can use headphones for other devices.

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Re: Are these good computer specs?
« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2012, 10:46:14 PM »
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Well this is my first build ever, which is why I made this post, It's just that I need to buy the shit and put it together.

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Re: Are these good computer specs?
« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2012, 11:31:47 PM »
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Fucking beautiful.
Just get a good microphone and great headphones. Headsets are overrated unless you use them 2/3 of the time you're on PCs. Plus, you can use headphones for other devices.
yep.

I plan on getting a pair of those. My old headphones cloned the design of them but had different sound.

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Re: Are these good computer specs?
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2012, 12:15:42 AM »
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I don't mean to be "that guy," but what the fuck do you just shit money?

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Re: Are these good computer specs?
« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2012, 12:18:00 AM »
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yep.

I plan on getting a pair of those. My old headphones cloned the design of them but had different sound.
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Re: Are these good computer specs?
« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2012, 03:00:44 AM »
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I'm not sure about the i7...
When building, please, mount the Hyper 212's plates on, and not after you have finished everything.
It becomes a real fucking bitch to steady into all sides of the mobo.

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Re: Are these good computer specs?
« Reply #14 on: August 05, 2012, 04:04:23 AM »
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Well I at least want to run modern games at a fluid frame rate.I brake headsets easily, so I prefer desktop mics.
But Damn, I wasnt expecting all this info, but it still helped!
Thanks.

Power isn't what's going to help you run games at fluid rate lol. If you'll get that I7 + GTX 670, even after overclocking you won't use 620W, it will just be a waste of money unless you're planning on SLI and then you'll need to get a different motherboard and 750W will be enough.
I forgot to write that if you aren't going to use intensive graphics programs/video editing, etc. and just going to game, you won't need an I7 because you'll barely see any difference. Also, you took a CPU for overclocking, but I see you're keeping that heatsink. If you aren't going to OC that CPU you better get the one without a K and save yourself money.

I also see you changed the GPU. The GPU is the component that is going to affect your gaming the most and there's a pretty damn big difference between a GTX 550Ti and a GTX 670. I would downgrade nearly every other component before down grading the GPU to save money.
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