Hey guys, I'm purchasing a new computer and am looking at a few builds. I'm trying for around a grand and making the strongest gaming PC I can. Right now I'm looking on sites such as cyberpowerpc ibuypower and newegg. Those are the only three I really know of with any reputation. So I'm looking at a http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_II/ with the nvidia evga superclocked 460 because everything I've read has praised this year and a half old now card. Let me know what you think of the build, if and where any changes I could make. Thanks!
Hey there, just a couple of questions first
-what resolution of monitor do you have?
-have you thought about buying the components yourself and letting someone to build it?
-Are you planning to overclock the cpu?
Right now just from looking over it, I suggest you switching the 2600k to a 2500k, which saves you a 100 dollars, and then use that money to upgrade your 550ti selected to a 560ti 1gb
If you are not planning to overclock the cpu, a liquid cooling kit is probably unnecessary and causes more trouble, but then they dont have a good selection of air heatsinks
hi hobo, i actually can't answer that question about the resolution lol. right now i'm on a spare laptop as my pc is fried, i have a 19" non widescreen somewhat older LCD. it's a strange resolution but it's only going to be my monitor until I upgrade my TV (which just recently was smoking) back to an LCD. i haven't actually had the time to spec out the items individually but if it's only a matter of saving 100$ i don't really have the time for it currently :/ and i was planning on over clocking the cpu but i suppose thats a lot to save to drop down one, and it is also oc certified maybe i should do that? also planning on buying the nvid 460 evga superclocked, because the 550 is crap. and i've seen a lot of negative reviews on the 560 crapping out after 3 months. what do ya think now?
I have no idea of the quality of that liquid cooling kit, maybe do a little more research on that? But find out if the warranty covers leaks and all that.
I like air cooling mostly because its easy to change. I built a 2500k pc a month ago, then changed from a hyper212+ heatsink to a nh-d14 after i saw the sale.
If you do movie encoding and programs that uses hyperthreading, a 2600k will be useful, if not then 2500k is well enough for your regular gaming needs. After overclocking, they are practically the same at doing regular stuff.
Not the 560, but the 560ti. I havent heard too much trouble about 560ti gtx, they are very popular.
lastly, just checking the case. The case doesnt have many fans, only 1 rear fan. You might want to get some extra fans and filters.
Good call sir on the 560 ti. Researched it a bit and am very glad that you brought that up, thank you! the 560 is crap i had only researched that one previously. its comparable (the ti) to the ati 6950hd but far surpasses when OC'd. also good call on the processor, i didn't realize how much more i was paying for the i7 (been doing sooooo much research on vid card didn't pay close enough attention there) that savings enabled me to get the 560ti in the first place, so again thanks
560 ti jumped up about 30 fps from the 460 just at base
As far as fans there's two in front one on top one on side and one on back, should be ok imo.
Wait for Ivey bridge its gonna kick serious ass. Also there will be new GPU by then and it will be in time for diablo(just jokes thatll be dec 2012.).. sigh (im getting a ivey bridge rig next year probly.) depends if diablo runs on ultra.
no problem, i built my computer just a month ago, z68 2500k, intel 510 120gb ssd, HX650 powersupply, and no videocard. Im getting a videocard when d3 comes out... which will be 2012 now damn it.
The 800w powersupply is good for sli or crossfire, but if you are only planning to use 1 videocard, 650w-700w is good enough. Corsair's a good brand.
Wait for Ivey bridge its gonna kick serious ass. Also there will be new GPU by then and it will be in time for diablo(just jokes thatll be dec 2012.).. sigh (im getting a ivey bridge rig next year probly.) depends if diablo runs on ultra.
well his pc was fried so he probably can't wait that long, but I agree, if you dont need a new pc right away, waiting a little is probably not a bad idea. I myself is waiting for the next gen graphics cards.
I just built a PC a month ago for a total $1100 from newegg, this is what I went with:
i5 2500k; pretty much the best cpu for gaming out right now, overclocks for performance ~ equal to the i7 2600k
GTX560ti MSi hawk factory OC; good deal, plays every game I own at 60fps including Just cause 2, Crysis, Dirt 3.
Asus p67 Sabertooth; got a good deal on this, it's pretty cool
G.skill ripjaws 8g 1600; 8 gigs is all you need, 1600ghz is all that is effective for most mobos
coolermaster case with usb3.0; normal hardrive (sata 6.0, 64mb cache); 750 wat psu; also win7 oem.
ya couldn't wait, starting a new job that needed a pc to work from also so i had to get one like yesterday. sorry i don't think you were looking at the proper case, i'm getting a coolermaster case it had 5 fans, and the pws is 700 typo! let's hope for jan 1st 2012
-what resolution of monitor do you have?
-have you thought about buying the components yourself and letting someone to build it?
-Are you planning to overclock the cpu?
Right now just from looking over it, I suggest you switching the 2600k to a 2500k, which saves you a 100 dollars, and then use that money to upgrade your 550ti selected to a 560ti 1gb
If you are not planning to overclock the cpu, a liquid cooling kit is probably unnecessary and causes more trouble, but then they dont have a good selection of air heatsinks
I like air cooling mostly because its easy to change. I built a 2500k pc a month ago, then changed from a hyper212+ heatsink to a nh-d14 after i saw the sale.
If you do movie encoding and programs that uses hyperthreading, a 2600k will be useful, if not then 2500k is well enough for your regular gaming needs. After overclocking, they are practically the same at doing regular stuff.
Not the 560, but the 560ti. I havent heard too much trouble about 560ti gtx, they are very popular.
lastly, just checking the case. The case doesnt have many fans, only 1 rear fan. You might want to get some extra fans and filters.
560 ti jumped up about 30 fps from the 460 just at base
As far as fans there's two in front one on top one on side and one on back, should be ok imo.
So here's the deets
i5 2500k
560 ti EVGA superclocked
8g 1600
800w ps
The 800w powersupply is good for sli or crossfire, but if you are only planning to use 1 videocard, 650w-700w is good enough. Corsair's a good brand.
but for your case, its got places for many fans, but the case itself only comes with 1 fan.
http://vr-zone.com/articles/thermaltake-commander-ms-i-case-review/13308.html
so its better to get some if you are planning to overclock. You can get them at your local store later on and install it yourself not a big deal.
well his pc was fried so he probably can't wait that long, but I agree, if you dont need a new pc right away, waiting a little is probably not a bad idea. I myself is waiting for the next gen graphics cards.
i5 2500k; pretty much the best cpu for gaming out right now, overclocks for performance ~ equal to the i7 2600k
GTX560ti MSi hawk factory OC; good deal, plays every game I own at 60fps including Just cause 2, Crysis, Dirt 3.
Asus p67 Sabertooth; got a good deal on this, it's pretty cool
G.skill ripjaws 8g 1600; 8 gigs is all you need, 1600ghz is all that is effective for most mobos
coolermaster case with usb3.0; normal hardrive (sata 6.0, 64mb cache); 750 wat psu; also win7 oem.
Hope this helps.
here's the full setup for anyone interested. got 5% 50 off w a code for 1000+ pc, so it came to around 960 altogther!