Rate My Build, Before Buying

Discussion in 'New Build / Upgrade Advice' started by Shlomi, Feb 13, 2013.

  1. Shlomi

    Shlomi Geek Trainee

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    CoolerMaster TPC 812 Cooling CPU
    Intel Core i7-3820 Box CPU
    Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 Motherboard
    Corsair DDR3 CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 2X8GB (16GB) Memory
    Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 7970 3GB GDDR5 GPU
    Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 1200W PSU
    Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB SSD
    CoolerMaster CM Storm Trooper Case
    Asus DRW-24B5ST DVDx24 Retail Optical Drive
    Microsoft Sidewinder X4 Keybaord

    1800$

    Please Rate My New Build

    And tell me if it will run latest games at max in 24 inch screen

    I also plaining to buy another GPU and do CrossFire
    thats why i took 1200W

    Please give me your opinions
     
  2. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    Unless you absolutely are stuck to using Socket 2011, I'd strongly reconsider. It is faster than a Socket 1155/Z77 chipset combo, however, it runs very hot (130W versus about 77W). The performance gains are there, but not for the price premium you pay for the chip alone, not to mention the motherboard. Another issue is the RAM situation. The RAM itself is fine, but a key difference between Socket 2011 and 1155 chips is that 2011 uses a quad-channel memory set up compared to the standard dual-channel configuration with 1155. You can go with what you have, but you won't get the most out of the system unless you have 4 sticks, you can get around this by moving to a 4x4GB kit instead of the 2x8GB kit you currently have listed. A Socket 1155 i7-3770K is a quad core and offers nearly the performance 3820 does. That motherboard can be replaced with a well-stocked Z77 board for as much as 1/2 the price. If you don't mind loosing a negligible amount of performance, you can save a lot of money leaving Socket 2011.

    Everything else is fine and will definitely serve you well, it's just that, for the price of the 2011 CPU/Motherboard, you're simply not getting a significant boost for a premium product. I believe that a Z77 motherboard offers Crossfire capabilities. The power supply is a good choice. Thermaltake used to be crap, so if anybody tells you to avoid them because they produce a terrible product, they haven't kept up with the times. For kicks, you might look at equivalents from Corsair, Antec, or Kingwin's Lazer line up, mostly to see if you can find one of those for a better price. [H]ard OCP has reviewed the Kingwin Lazer units in the past and they've been a little cheaper than the competition and have performed very well in testing.

    Again, the CPU/Motherboard thing, but I don't see anything that says this build, with or without changes would disappoint.
     
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  3. Shlomi

    Shlomi Geek Trainee

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    what do you mean strange? why is it strange... thats what gamers do...

    Big B thanks for your comment ill change to 1155 and 3370k


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    also change the power supply 850 its enough to add another card right?


    Cooling CPU CoolerMaster TPC 812
    CPU Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge Box
    Motherboard Gigabyte G1.Sniper 3
    Memory Corsair DDR3 CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 2X8GB (16GB)
    GPU Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 7970 3GB GDDR5
    PSU Corsair CMPSU-850TXV2EU TX850 V2
    SSD Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB
    Case CoolerMaster CM Storm Trooper
    Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B5ST DVDx24 Retail
    Keybaord Microsoft Sidewinder X4
     
  4. Shlomi

    Shlomi Geek Trainee

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    its a pc u cant only play games

    what do you say to people who buy PS3 or XBOX you buying a consle just for games? :confused:
    and i didnt got angry
     
  5. Shlomi

    Shlomi Geek Trainee

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    in order to max your pc you need to run games if you can run games that mean your PC can run anything else

    and this is me even tho i dont play alot of games i want to buy the best PC even tho i dont need... its something with being Human

    maybe im ill im not sure
     
  6. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    That PSU should do the trick!
     
  7. Jan Benedict

    Jan Benedict Geek

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    Nice build! Yup that PSU should do the trick. For the CPU Cooler, have you considered a Corsair H80, H80i or H100, H100i? And what about Ducky Keyboards and Corsair's Mechanical Keyboards? :D I found a similar build like yours from Logical Increments, share your build ideas.
     

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