First Pc build need help

raptorhunter · Nov 6, 2011

Roark · Nov 6, 2011

There is quite a bit of fat that could be cut out of this build if you're looking to streamline it.

MB: The Sabertooth is a nice board, but seriously overpriced just for the TUF Armor. You can get a sub $200 one that does everything and more.
Z68 Generation 3 motherboard comparison, I'd personally go for one of those.
CPU: If this is purely for gaming then get the i5 2500K for ~$100 less, the 2600K has no real benefit to gamers.
RAM: 16GB is overkill, thats 4x more than BF3 recommends. You'll be fine with 8GB.
GPU: Saving money in these other areas will probably allow you to snag a GTX 580 (yay!)
Sound Card: Unless you're an audiophile you'll be fine with on-board sound from the motherboard.
CPU Cooler: If you aren't overclocking its not necessary, if you are I'd suggest the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus or Evo.

Slaymate · Nov 6, 2011

My 1st recommendation is to shop at Newegg and then look at the combo deals. This combo deals will save you $20 on the i7 2600K and the Asus P67 Sabertooth mobo.

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!

That Ultra CPU Cooler is a piece of crap, the stock cooler will be just as good.

raptorhunter · Nov 6, 2011

Thanks for the advice but im not sure if the 800W power supply is enough, is it?

patonb · Nov 6, 2011

800W is enough for 2 580's.

Roark · Nov 6, 2011

Heres what I've been going on:

guru3d.com said:
GeForce GTX 580
On your average system the card requires you to have a 650 Watt power supply unit.

GeForce GTX 580 in SLI
A second card requires you to add another 250 Watts. You need a 900+ Watt power supply unit if you use it in a high-end system (1 KiloWatt recommended if you plan on any overclocking).

patonb · Nov 6, 2011

Well nvidia only claims 600W for a system and 244W per card

Night Fox · Nov 6, 2011

Have you checked out the Cooler Master HAF X? I like it better than the 932, perhaps you might think the same way?

I'd go with an OCZ Vertex 3 instead of a Solid. The Vertex series (which is top of the line) has a larger 4k random read/write (better for reading/writing smaller files).

Prototype · Nov 6, 2011

I ordered a OCZ Solid 3 120GB today.

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raptorhunter · Nov 7, 2011

thanks all, after all the changes the total only went up by $20. gonna order it soon.

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