Hey guys, I'm looking into purchasing a new computer for D3 as well as for other games (WoW, Tera, GW2 ect...) and I'm basically a giant noob when it comes to these things so I'm looking for any sort of help.
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/ This is the site I've been looking at for awhile now. It lets you customize which parts you want and they build it for you at a good price from what I've read. The most I'm willing to pay at the moment is around 2.3-2.4k and so far I've been interested in the following computer http://www.cyberpowe...er_Xtreme_4200/ (Except I would use a cooling fan over liquid cooling).
Basically what I'm asking for is if anyone has time to look over the site and give me feedback on my choice (downgrade/upgrade/change anything in the customization option), or come up with your own build that you would think is good as well. I'm open to any other site as well I guess, but I've found this one to be the most helpful thus far.
This is what I have in mind so far as a final result, not much changed but here it is http://www.cyberpowe...om/saved/1E2UP0 (If you scroll all the way down and click "Save Configuration" it shows all the parts I choose easier)
I don't know anything about overclocking so I didn't pick any of the parts to be OC'ed although there's a Performance Tuning Protection Plan by Intel option. Most of my choices were OC verified parts as I might eventually get myself to learn more about it and actually do it, didn't see a huge price difference so I just went with it. Also I didn't choose any noise reduction technology but I might end up doing so, would like to hear feedback on that as well if possible as in if you ever had to/how much of a difference it made ect... because I never had a noise problem with my current computer.
Basically my goal is to be able to play the following games listed above at max settings, as well as being able to stream while maintaining high settings (still maxed out if possible) without any fps issues or any issues in general for a long time.
These are my current computer specs, also if you plan on helping it would be great to give me a general idea of how big an upgrade it'll be.
Operating System: Windows 2.6.0.6002 (Service Pack 2) Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit.
CPU Type: Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
CPU Speed: 2.42 GHz
System Memory: 4 GB
Video Card Model: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
Video Card Memory: 2.23 GB
Video Card Driver: nvd3dum.dll
Desktop Resolution: 1680x1050
Hard Disk Size: 298.09 GB
Just upgrade your graphics card and you should be fine. I'm running a Intel E8400 (rated the same for gaming by Tomshardware.com) but I have an AMD 6950 video card and I can play WoW and D3 at max settings. I had a 3870 before that, which is rated the same as your 9600 - I understand your pain, but upgrading your video card should be all you need to do.
For WoW (and maybe any other MMO), a solid state hard drive will make the game load WAY faster but won't improve graphics in any way. I just picked one up, notice a huge difference in WoW load times on launch and entering an instance. Didn't notice much difference in the D3 beta though.
The system you linked is about 6x the CPU performance and 50x the graphics performance of your current one.
My recommendation is to drop to a single GTX 680... and build it yourself for half price. Unless you're upgrading to a triple-1080p-screen setup, multiple 680s is overkill for any of today's games, especially if you're keeping your 1680x1050 monitor.
Thanks for the replies thus far. I had a question though, if i decide to go with what I listed wouldn't I need a SLI motherboard or SLI/CrossfireX since I'd be going duel gtx 680s? the default one sets me at a crossfirex one only, wouldn't that not be compatible?
Also, is it ok to get a 1200 W power supply even tho its recommending a 900 one? only reason I chose 1200 W is because its a free upgrade from a 1000 W with the deal going on.
Sorry if these are retarded questions lol.
edit: and in regards to building my own I know it'll save me a lot of money, but I don't have the slightest clue unfortunately. Hopefully somewhere down the road I'll have the knowledge and time to do so, but right now I don't.
Thanks for the replies thus far. I had a question though, if i decide to go with what I listed wouldn't I need a SLI motherboard or SLI/CrossfireX since I'd be going duel gtx 680s? the default one sets me at a crossfirex one only, wouldn't that not be compatible?
Also, is it ok to get a 1200 W power supply even tho its recommending a 900 one? only reason I chose 1200 W is because its a free upgrade from a 1000 W with the deal going on.
The Asus P8Z68 supports SLI, even though the CyberPower website doesn't list it.
A dual-680 system without overclocking will probably peak at around 550 watts. Power supplies typically operate at peak efficiency between 50% and 90% load, so the "ideal" PSU for your system is between 600 and 800 watts or so. A 1200 watt PSU will work, but you'll take an efficiency hit, especially when you're not gaming and only using 120 watts or so (only 10% of that PSU's rated ability). This means a slightly higher electric bill and slightly more heat output.
Speaking of heat, this system will have 3-4 times the heat output of your current one. Just FYI
Thanks for the replies thus far. I had a question though, if i decide to go with what I listed wouldn't I need a SLI motherboard or SLI/CrossfireX since I'd be going duel gtx 680s? the default one sets me at a crossfirex one only, wouldn't that not be compatible?
Also, is it ok to get a 1200 W power supply even tho its recommending a 900 one? only reason I chose 1200 W is because its a free upgrade from a 1000 W with the deal going on.
The Asus P8Z68 supports SLI, even though the CyberPower website doesn't list it.
A dual-680 system without overclocking will probably peak at around 550 watts. Power supplies typically operate at peak efficiency between 50% and 90% load, so the "ideal" PSU for your system is between 600 and 800 watts or so. A 1200 watt PSU will work, but you'll take an efficiency hit, especially when you're not gaming and only using 120 watts or so (only 10% of that PSU's rated ability). This means a slightly higher electric bill and slightly more heat output.
Speaking of heat, this system will have 3-4 times the heat output of your current one. Just FYI
Thanks for the info! I'll prob end up getting 1000 W since I wont be purchasing this until possibly later this week and the deal won't be around, although there might be another one since one ended yesterday with a new one happening today. I plan on overclocking later on when I actually have enough knowledge of how it works as well. Thanks again.
Choices all look good to me, though I'd get a different case (purely for the fact that I have no experience with Azza, not to say it isn't a good case).
1000w PSU would definitely be enough for this build.
Good luck with it all! I still think you should wait for the new Ivy Bridge CPU's to be released though
I still think you should wait for the new Ivy Bridge CPU's to be released though
Hmm, how big of an upgrade would it be and how much more is it going to cost? Also, when are they going to be available on custom built pcs?
Roughly 10-15% more speed and slightly lower power consumption at the same price point. Integrated GPU performance is up 40%, but this isn't helpful if you're adding your own GPU.
System builders should have them available within 2 weeks of Intel's launch, but they might only appear on the "premium" models at first.
overclock your Q6600 to like... 3.2ghz or something, pop in a gtx 680 and enjoy diablo at max settings effortlessly. Honestly your Q6600 is not that bad. The 9600gt is going to hold you back big time though.
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/ This is the site I've been looking at for awhile now. It lets you customize which parts you want and they build it for you at a good price from what I've read. The most I'm willing to pay at the moment is around 2.3-2.4k and so far I've been interested in the following computer http://www.cyberpowe...er_Xtreme_4200/ (Except I would use a cooling fan over liquid cooling).
Basically what I'm asking for is if anyone has time to look over the site and give me feedback on my choice (downgrade/upgrade/change anything in the customization option), or come up with your own build that you would think is good as well. I'm open to any other site as well I guess, but I've found this one to be the most helpful thus far.
This is what I have in mind so far as a final result, not much changed but here it is http://www.cyberpowe...om/saved/1E2UP0 (If you scroll all the way down and click "Save Configuration" it shows all the parts I choose easier)
I don't know anything about overclocking so I didn't pick any of the parts to be OC'ed although there's a Performance Tuning Protection Plan by Intel option. Most of my choices were OC verified parts as I might eventually get myself to learn more about it and actually do it, didn't see a huge price difference so I just went with it. Also I didn't choose any noise reduction technology but I might end up doing so, would like to hear feedback on that as well if possible as in if you ever had to/how much of a difference it made ect... because I never had a noise problem with my current computer.
Basically my goal is to be able to play the following games listed above at max settings, as well as being able to stream while maintaining high settings (still maxed out if possible) without any fps issues or any issues in general for a long time.
These are my current computer specs, also if you plan on helping it would be great to give me a general idea of how big an upgrade it'll be.
Operating System: Windows 2.6.0.6002 (Service Pack 2) Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit.
CPU Type: Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
CPU Speed: 2.42 GHz
System Memory: 4 GB
Video Card Model: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
Video Card Memory: 2.23 GB
Video Card Driver: nvd3dum.dll
Desktop Resolution: 1680x1050
Hard Disk Size: 298.09 GB
Any help is greatly appreciated!
For WoW (and maybe any other MMO), a solid state hard drive will make the game load WAY faster but won't improve graphics in any way. I just picked one up, notice a huge difference in WoW load times on launch and entering an instance. Didn't notice much difference in the D3 beta though.
sheesh, i wish i could splurge like that. I would build a pc for about 1600 and spend like 600 on 2 27" montiors...
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My recommendation is to drop to a single GTX 680... and build it yourself for half price. Unless you're upgrading to a triple-1080p-screen setup, multiple 680s is overkill for any of today's games, especially if you're keeping your 1680x1050 monitor.
Also, is it ok to get a 1200 W power supply even tho its recommending a 900 one? only reason I chose 1200 W is because its a free upgrade from a 1000 W with the deal going on.
Sorry if these are retarded questions lol.
edit: and in regards to building my own I know it'll save me a lot of money, but I don't have the slightest clue unfortunately. Hopefully somewhere down the road I'll have the knowledge and time to do so, but right now I don't.
A dual-680 system without overclocking will probably peak at around 550 watts. Power supplies typically operate at peak efficiency between 50% and 90% load, so the "ideal" PSU for your system is between 600 and 800 watts or so. A 1200 watt PSU will work, but you'll take an efficiency hit, especially when you're not gaming and only using 120 watts or so (only 10% of that PSU's rated ability). This means a slightly higher electric bill and slightly more heat output.
Speaking of heat, this system will have 3-4 times the heat output of your current one. Just FYI
Thanks for the info! I'll prob end up getting 1000 W since I wont be purchasing this until possibly later this week and the deal won't be around, although there might be another one since one ended yesterday with a new one happening today. I plan on overclocking later on when I actually have enough knowledge of how it works as well. Thanks again.
1000w PSU would definitely be enough for this build.
Good luck with it all! I still think you should wait for the new Ivy Bridge CPU's to be released though
Hmm, how big of an upgrade would it be and how much more is it going to cost? Also, when are they going to be available on custom built pcs?
System builders should have them available within 2 weeks of Intel's launch, but they might only appear on the "premium" models at first.
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