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New Possible Build. Comments and Thoughts Welcome.

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    #2
    WillyFXP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 833 ✭✭✭WillyFXP


    That case is nasty :D
    http://www1.hardwareversand.de/Midi/53129/Cooler+Master+690+II+Advanced+USB+3.0+-+pure+black,+ohne+Netzteil.article
    Cheaper and MUCH better. Rest of the build looks good, nice system. I'd get an after market CPU cooler as well, in case you decide to overclock.


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    Tropheus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,937 ✭✭✭Tropheus


    RAM and PSU are overkill. 8 GB RAM and 450/550 watt PSU would suffice.

    Case is very much to taste when you get into that money. Not into bling myself so would agree with the previous posters suggestion. Bitfenix also have good options.


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    GamingManiac
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭GamingManiac


    Thank you both for your comments.

    I'm looking for a case that is flashy (has bling) just for the sake of it (I have an internship for the summer, so I plan on treating myself). Would this case be better suited?

    I was actually looking at this as an after-market CPU cooler.


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    FlyingIrishMan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,861 ✭✭✭FlyingIrishMan


    Perhaps have a look at the CM Storm Trooper/Stryker for something flashy whilst remaining good quality and loads of features.

    If you're gonna get a H80 get some better rad fans for it, I hear the fans that come with it are very loud and water cooling seems pointless if you're gonna have loud rad fans.


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    Serephucus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,180 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    That build is frighteningly similar to a possible upgrade of my own rig. Mostly good choices.

    I don't like the case, and for the money it's not great. Maybe have a look at the Define R3 from Fractal instead.
    850W is far too much for the PSU. Look at a 550W one at most.
    You might want to consider the GTX 670 instead. It gets within 95% (no, that's not a typo) of the 680's performance, while only costing about €350.
    I wouldn't bother with a Black drive. Pick up a standard 7200RPM one, and a 128GB SSD instead.


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    Procrastastudy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,224 ✭✭✭Procrastastudy


    Reduce the RAM to 8GB - stay with the 1600Mhz RAM if you don't want to over clock. Reduce PSU Wattage

    SSD - leave at 256GB imo - 128GB is not big enough if your a gamer (an by spec you are)

    Agree on the 670 - unless you are playing at very high resolutions then go 7970.

    3570K if you are going to use SLI otherwise a tray 2500K and cooler would be better value.


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    GamingManiac
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭GamingManiac


    Serephucus wrote: »
    That build is frighteningly similar to a possible upgrade of my own rig. Mostly good choices.

    I don't like the case, and for the money it's not great. Maybe have a look at the Define R3 from Fractal instead.
    850W is far too much for the PSU. Look at a 550W one at most.
    You might want to consider the GTX 670 instead. It gets within 95% (no, that's not a typo) of the 680's performance, while only costing about €350.
    I wouldn't bother with a Black drive. Pick up a standard 7200RPM one, and a 128GB SSD instead.

    I dont like the R3, I want flashy and it looks to plain (imo), however I will keep an eye out for something with a fair amount of room + clear side panel.

    The GTX 670 though does look promising.

    I like the performance stats of the Black and its got a nice 5 year warranty.
    GCDLawstudent wrote: »
    Reduce the RAM to 8GB - stay with the 1600Mhz RAM if you don't want to over clock. Reduce PSU Wattage

    SSD - leave at 256GB imo - 128GB is not big enough if your a gamer (an by spec you are)

    Agree on the 670 - unless you are playing at very high resolutions then go 7970.

    3570K if you are going to use SLI otherwise a tray 2500K and cooler would be better value.

    The SSD is staying alright, I need it for college programs + games and I want the 3570K because I may SLI down the line.


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    WillyFXP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 833 ✭✭✭WillyFXP


    GamingManiac wrote: »
    I dont like the R3, I want flashy and it looks to plain (imo), however I will keep an eye out for something with a fair amount of room + clear side panel.

    The GTX 670 though does look promising.

    I like the performance stats of the Black and its got a nice 5 year warranty.



    The SSD is staying alright, I need it for college programs + games and I want the 3570K because I may SLI down the line.
    If you're going to SLi in future then leave the PSU, the HX850 is a very good power supply. +1 for the WD Black, excellent drive, +1 for the GTX670 as well, will piss all over a GTX680 if you SLi in the future, and will run everything current on high or ultra as a single card.


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    GamingManiac
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭GamingManiac


    I decided to go for this case: NZXT Switch 810

    I also up'd my Mobo to a Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H

    Now just have to wait to be paid :P


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    Serephucus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,180 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    I'd nearly stick with the ASRock. Gigabyte have had a lot of problems with their Z68 boards, and by the sounds of it, their Z77 stuff isn't much of an improvement. ASRock on the other hand have had a spotless record by comparison.


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    WillyFXP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 833 ✭✭✭WillyFXP


    This case is also very good, NZXT dont have a reputation for good quality.
    http://www1.hardwareversand.de/Tower/60292/BitFenix+Shinobi+XL+Big-Tower+++black+Window%2C+ohne+Netzteil.article


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    Burgo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,815 ✭✭✭Burgo


    Serephucus wrote: »
    I'd nearly stick with the ASRock. Gigabyte have had a lot of problems with their Z68 boards, and by the sounds of it, their Z77 stuff isn't much of an improvement. ASRock on the other hand have had a spotless record by comparison.

    Yeah I have the z77 extreme4, no complaints so far,very solid performer, really easy to OC and the bios is nice and easy to get around.


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    briany
    Registered Users Posts: 13,954 ✭✭✭✭briany


    Serephucus wrote: »
    I'd nearly stick with the ASRock. Gigabyte have had a lot of problems with their Z68 boards, and by the sounds of it, their Z77 stuff isn't much of an improvement. ASRock on the other hand have had a spotless record by comparison.

    I think you recommended me an Asrock Extreme 3 gen 3 back in Feb when I was doing my build. I'm perfectly happy with it, it does everything I need it to do, apart from a pesky lack of native USB 3.0 support. However, I've never heard of any mobo manufacturer having a spotless record with their boards. Eventually, everyone will release a bad batch. I must say though that I am satisfied with mine and think that Asrock offer good value for money. Also, yeah, the BIOS is fairly nifty.


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