I'm going 680. If I don't go 680, I'd go 570. As far as dual monitors go, I'm currently considering it -- looking at some Asus monitors because I think that Samsung monitors (with their flashy bezels) may look weird side-by-side.
I have had several opportunities already to buy the 680 but have passed on them. I have no need to rush, as I only need to get the card by the 15th of May. I figure I will wait and see if the 4GB FTW edition comes out, maybe I can pick that up.
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Yea I don't think I would like gaming on a laptop -- even if I had a mouse/keyboard hooked up. I guess it wouldn't matter too much if it were also hooked up to a monitor.
However, 600 dollars for that laptop is a STEAL. I told him to get me one too, but apparently it was the only one. I'd have had that laptop + 2 gaming computers. Beast =P
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After watching the video it seems like RAID just really isn't necessary for gaming. Thought the increased performance would be nice when using the computer at times -- it just doesn't really seem worth it for me, at least for the moment. I don't really feel that my data needs to be that safe from failure, or read/write that fast.
It is very interesting though, and something to get into eventually
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The CPU I have in my current compute is an 850W Corsair, semi-modular and all the cables that were already in it, were used. The semi-modular (at least these Corsairs) aren't an issue because I'll be making use of the cables.
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LOL I literally just saw a EVGA 680 on newegg and in the time it took me to log in, it was out of stock again. A bit off topic, but I wanted to share because it was pretty funny ;x
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DrewGamer -- I'm not waiting on Ivy Bridge mainly because I want to get the computer built prior to May 15th so that my GF and I can play some D3 together at release. That's the main reason.
Superfula -- You're saying that I should get a CPU fan, even a cheap one, instead of running the stock fan because it will give me better performance, that is worth the price. Correct?
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I suppose I could better invest this money, in another SSD or something (though I currently have no knowledge of RAID), or just save it -- which seems like it may be a good idea.
Part of me is so tempted to just go i7, 2011 mobo -- just all the high end stuff. Because I can probably afford it, but I guess with technology, it's not really worth it. Plus, the lower grade should be a pretty hawt machine still.
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All good points, and good catch on the motherboard. Now, not sure whether to upgrade to LGA 2011 mobo or downgrade the RAM. Originally I wanted some low profile RAM that wouldn't get in the way of the CPU fan.
I may stick with the case because, while I know it's very pricey, it's what I'm looking for in every sense, and I have been looking at it for a while -- it's also not something that is going to die on my (like hardware might), so it's an investment and can be used years into the future, while still being very efficient.
CPU fan, I will consider dropping. I suppose I could always get one at a later date, if necessary.
I will probably keep the power supply where it's at, so that I don't have to blow more money on a new one if I upgrade something.
As for waiting on Ivy Bridge -- probably won't happen.
Will revise parts and repost soon.
Edit: Question about the mobo selected regarding RAM -- Does the 2133 (OC) mean that it will only support RAM that is overclocked to 2133, but not RAM that is already at 2133 before overclock?
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Nice, I'll consider those things! You may be right about the case, but I did like the fact that there was tons of space for airflow and also very good cable management. I actually like the look that it had too -- nice clean look with no flashy lights. Sometimes I think the blue/red glow of gaming pc's is a bit too much. This computer would be in my living room so it would be a little distracting, and not completely necessary.
But then again, $140 is a huge difference!
I was thinking of going i5, and am still not completely sure what I will do. I think that the i7 is a great processor and the next step up, so I could feel comfortable putting it to use for a while, whereas the i5 may be more easily overshadowed soon. But then again, for gaming, I could save quite a bit of money here.
Edit: I will probably end up leaning towards the cheaper motherboard, as there is only a few bonuses that I can see in the more expensive one -- things like extra USBs.
The motherboard says it supports RAM that is "2133 (O.C.)" -- I'm not quite sure what the "O.C" in that means. Will it actually support 2133 ram natively or is it only supporting RAM OC'd to that . . . or something like that? lol
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Sweet! Thanks for the hasty reply and the monitor recommendation. That Asus looks super sexy, and yes...2ms response is something I'm looking for too.
As for 120hz monitors @ 1080p -- here's one I looked at in the past, but apparently it only has a Display Port and the 120hz doesn't work well with Nvidia cards (or the 3D doesn't -- something).
Video Card - Not sure yet, either a single gtx 570 or a single gtx 680 if I can get my hands on it.
Probably go with a couple 120mm Noctua fans for the case... am I missing anything?
I still don't have Monitors selected, but am thinking about going dual monitors (do they need to be the same exact monitor?). Probably will go with 23 inches, as 27 is pretty huge. Would love some 120hz monitors that are supported by Nvidia graphics cards, but if I can't get 120hz then something else will suffice. Any suggestions?
Well, what do you think?
Thanks!
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I have had several opportunities already to buy the 680 but have passed on them. I have no need to rush, as I only need to get the card by the 15th of May. I figure I will wait and see if the 4GB FTW edition comes out, maybe I can pick that up.
However, 600 dollars for that laptop is a STEAL. I told him to get me one too, but apparently it was the only one. I'd have had that laptop + 2 gaming computers. Beast =P
Funny you mention this. A personal friend of mine was looking to get a new pc, and ended up getting one of these brand new for $600.
It is very interesting though, and something to get into eventually
Superfula -- You're saying that I should get a CPU fan, even a cheap one, instead of running the stock fan because it will give me better performance, that is worth the price. Correct?
List of new setup (* indicates new):
Case - http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811139001
*Motherboard (decided on cheaper) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131792
*CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
PSU (not 80+ gold, oh well?) - http://www.newegg.co...N82E16817139034
*Memory - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145347
HDD - http://www.newegg.co...N82E16822136533
SSD - http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820227706
Optical Drive - http://www.newegg.co...N82E16827136241
I suppose I could better invest this money, in another SSD or something (though I currently have no knowledge of RAID), or just save it -- which seems like it may be a good idea.
Part of me is so tempted to just go i7, 2011 mobo -- just all the high end stuff. Because I can probably afford it, but I guess with technology, it's not really worth it. Plus, the lower grade should be a pretty hawt machine still.
I may stick with the case because, while I know it's very pricey, it's what I'm looking for in every sense, and I have been looking at it for a while -- it's also not something that is going to die on my (like hardware might), so it's an investment and can be used years into the future, while still being very efficient.
CPU fan, I will consider dropping. I suppose I could always get one at a later date, if necessary.
I will probably keep the power supply where it's at, so that I don't have to blow more money on a new one if I upgrade something.
As for waiting on Ivy Bridge -- probably won't happen.
Will revise parts and repost soon.
Edit: Question about the mobo selected regarding RAM -- Does the 2133 (OC) mean that it will only support RAM that is overclocked to 2133, but not RAM that is already at 2133 before overclock?
But then again, $140 is a huge difference!
I was thinking of going i5, and am still not completely sure what I will do. I think that the i7 is a great processor and the next step up, so I could feel comfortable putting it to use for a while, whereas the i5 may be more easily overshadowed soon. But then again, for gaming, I could save quite a bit of money here.
Edit: I will probably end up leaning towards the cheaper motherboard, as there is only a few bonuses that I can see in the more expensive one -- things like extra USBs.
The motherboard says it supports RAM that is "2133 (O.C.)" -- I'm not quite sure what the "O.C" in that means. Will it actually support 2133 ram natively or is it only supporting RAM OC'd to that . . . or something like that? lol
About 3D monitors -- totally not necessary (actually I would probably rarely use it), but the only 120hz monitors I have found are 3D.
As for 120hz monitors @ 1080p -- here's one I looked at in the past, but apparently it only has a Display Port and the 120hz doesn't work well with Nvidia cards (or the 3D doesn't -- something).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001537
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131791
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131792
Now for the rest...
Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139001
CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115095
CPU fan - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018
PSU (not 80+ gold, oh well?) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139034
Memory - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233197
HDD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533
SSD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227706
Optical Drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136241
Video Card - Not sure yet, either a single gtx 570 or a single gtx 680 if I can get my hands on it.
Probably go with a couple 120mm Noctua fans for the case... am I missing anything?
I still don't have Monitors selected, but am thinking about going dual monitors (do they need to be the same exact monitor?). Probably will go with 23 inches, as 27 is pretty huge. Would love some 120hz monitors that are supported by Nvidia graphics cards, but if I can't get 120hz then something else will suffice. Any suggestions?
Well, what do you think?
Thanks!