• Need advice on PC build ideas...
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Just gonna shoot off a list of parts I'm looking at getting. Just wanna know your opinions on what ideas I've got. Specifically I'd like to know if maybe I could save a bit of money if there are cheaper alternatives without too much performance loss... I'm on a Uni student budget, so I'm aiming for something that will run current games well but without going all-out. CPU: Intel i5 750 (Is there much difference between this and the 650/661?) Mobo: Gigabyte P55-UD3 (Basically chose it because it would fit the i5, right way to go?) Video Card: Asus GTX260 (Heard that it's still a good high-end card without going too overboard. Can I still expect good performance from it on the most recent games?) RAM: Kingston DDR3 1333MHz (Not really sure on RAM. I just know I need 4GB all up... Decent brand/MHz/etc?) Power Supply: CoolerMaster Pro 850W (Will I need 850W for a build like this or could I save a bit of cash going for a 750W or similar?) Just making sure my choices are good, and want to see if I can save a bit of money by swapping out a few parts without sacrificing too much performance. Thanks.
i5 750 is the way to go, the other i5s aern't really worth it as their price is pushed up by the onboard graphics change the graphics card to a 5770, cheaper for the same performance and more features (DX11) try and find a motherboard where the PCI-E slots both run in 8x in crossfire mode, this'll leave you the option of option of buying a second 5770 as an easy future upgrade, your current chouce runs the slots in 16x and 4x which would limit the second card the PSU is way overkill, a decent brand 600W would be enough for 2 5770s, look for Coolermaster, OCZ, Antec or Corsair
Really, that 5770 is interesting. How does something like that happen, is it really the same performance or a bit less? From the supplier I'm looking at it's $60 cheaper! The motherboard doesn't fuss me too much, I don't see myself getting another 5770 down the line. But could you make any recommendations with the 8x/8x slots? Not really sure what to look for... Just as long as it still suits my i5 and gives me a handful of SATA ports is basically all I want. I thought the PSU would be a bit over-the-top but I didn't know a 600W would be suitable either. I'll look into that. Thanks heaps for your input.
If your not fussed about going crossfire get this motherboard instead: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128405&cm_re=gigabyte_p55m_ud2-_-13-128-405-_-Product[/url] Its cheaper and its a great overclocker, also I second the 5770.
Hm, my supplier lists that motherboard as slightly more expensive as the one I first had. Looks like the 5770 is the way to go graphics wise. Thanks guys.
5770 is cheaper because gtx 260 is old As for mobo, I wouldn't recommend looking to crossfire unless you are going to have the money very soon. If down the line for you is anywhere near a year or later, it would probably just be better to get a new different graphics card at that time If you do want a x8/x8 1156 board, the p55aud4p is a good board. The i5 750 is different because its a quadcore and it was released months earlier than the others. It also doesn't come with integrated graphics nonsense. I'd recommend RAM with a lwoer stock voltage. i5 has the memory controller onchip; too high of a voltage can damage. I use the GSKILL Ripjaws series.
Quick question: Is full 16x16 worth it?
[QUOTE=tommyc225;21369001]Quick question: Is full 16x16 worth it?[/QUOTE] Apparently no current GPU actually maxes out 8X bandwidth, so i guess you could say no.
[QUOTE=FHamster;21367248]5770 is cheaper because gtx 260 is old As for mobo, I wouldn't recommend looking to crossfire unless you are going to have the money very soon. If down the line for you is anywhere near a year or later, it would probably just be better to get a new different graphics card at that time If you do want a x8/x8 1156 board, the p55aud4p is a good board. The i5 750 is different because its a quadcore and it was released months earlier than the others. It also doesn't come with integrated graphics nonsense. I'd recommend RAM with a lwoer stock voltage. i5 has the memory controller onchip; too high of a voltage can damage. I use the GSKILL Ripjaws series.[/QUOTE] Thanks, I guess I'll settle for the board I had chosen. Also, how do I find such RAM? More specifically, where do I look for a lower stock voltage? Everywhere I'm looking at the moment has more or less the same RAM options but none that specify anything lower... What I've got so far: [quote]CPU: Intel i5 750 Mobo: Gigabyte P55-UD3 Video Card: Asus(?) 5770 [B]RAM: 4GB of DDR3, to be confirmed with lower stock voltage?[/B] Power Supply: CoolerMaster Extreme 650W[/quote] Assuming all else is looking good then all I need to do is work out this RAM.
[QUOTE=Jebus;21373838]Thanks, I guess I'll settle for the board I had chosen. Also, how do I find such RAM? More specifically, where do I look for a lower stock voltage? Everywhere I'm looking at the moment has more or less the same RAM options but none that specify anything lower... What I've got so far: Assuming all else is looking good then all I need to do is work out this RAM.[/QUOTE] Intel recommends not going above 6.5v RAM, which even if this is true still leaves you with a lot of options. [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/2GB(2x1GB)-Corsair-XMS3-Dominator-DDR3-PC3-12800-(1600)-Non-ECC-Unbuffered-CAS-9-9-9-24-DHX-15V[/url] That's the cheapest fast RAM I could find.
[QUOTE=Milky;21382467]Intel recommends not going above 6.5v RAM, which even if this is true still leaves you with a lot of options. [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/2GB(2x1GB)-Corsair-XMS3-Dominator-DDR3-PC3-12800-(1600)-Non-ECC-Unbuffered-CAS-9-9-9-24-DHX-15V[/url] That's the cheapest fast RAM I could find.[/QUOTE] Why not [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/4GB-%282x2GB%29-Corsair-XMS3-Classic-DDR3-PC3-12800-%281600%29-Non-ECC-Unbuffered-CAS-7-8-7-20-165V[/url]
[QUOTE=anikilol;21383413]Why not [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/4GB-%282x2GB%29-Corsair-XMS3-Classic-DDR3-PC3-12800-%281600%29-Non-ECC-Unbuffered-CAS-7-8-7-20-165V[/url][/QUOTE] Yea sure, I wasn't really paying much attention, just showing him some RAM that will work.
Thanks, so not above 6.5V RAM... I'll keep it in mind. Won't be exactly what you suggested, not sure what my supplies will have. I'm about ready to make a list of the parts I want. Then I'll go from store to store in town and see who can offer me the best price... Then I'll go back to the other stores and ask them to beat the price. :D
[QUOTE=Milky;21382467]Intel recommends not going above 6.5v RAM, which even if this is true still leaves you with a lot of options. [url]http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/2GB(2x1GB)-Corsair-XMS3-Dominator-DDR3-PC3-12800-(1600)-Non-ECC-Unbuffered-CAS-9-9-9-24-DHX-15V[/url] That's the cheapest fast RAM I could find.[/QUOTE] It's 1.65V, not 6.5V, genius.
[QUOTE=ph0ne;21435067]It's 1.65V, not 6.5V, genius.[/QUOTE] Yeah, that ^
Don't get on the guy's case. He was just offering some advice you angry kids
[QUOTE=ph0ne;21435067]It's 1.65V, not 6.5V, genius.[/QUOTE] Intel says 1.6v on their website, but most people agree 1.65 is fine.
[QUOTE=ph0ne;21435067]It's 1.65V, not 6.5V, genius.[/QUOTE] Shit, typo. Genius.
[QUOTE=Milky;21445441]Shit, typo. Genius.[/QUOTE] don't deflect just because you know nothing about computer hardware. we all know that wasn't a typo.
[QUOTE=ph0ne;21445742]don't deflect just because you know nothing about computer hardware. we all know that wasn't a typo.[/QUOTE] OK im sorry everyone, I know nothing about computers, please ignore that worklog thing I got, cos I put 6.5v instead of 1.65.
[QUOTE=Milky;21446226]OK im sorry everyone, I know nothing about computers, please ignore that worklog thing I got, cos I put 6.5v instead of 1.65.[/QUOTE] Its okay Milky, I fogive you. [editline]04:12PM[/editline] O shit, typo
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