How is this build for 3d Gaming?

[videopho]

This rig is to be build primarily for a dedicated HTPC to be used in conjunction with the rest of my HT.
I play mostly FPS and Flight Sims stuffs.
The display is Mits DLP 73837 with 3dc-1000 kit in coupling with Nividia 3d vision kit.


Mobo=GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU = Intel Core i5-760 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor

Memory =G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ

SSD = Kingston 64gb SSDNow V series (OS & drivers only)

HDD = Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

PSU = CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ...

Video= GIGABYTE GV-N460OC-1GI GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

DVD/BD = LG WH10LS30K 10X Blu-ray Burner.

Case = LIAN LI Black Aluminum PC-C33B ATX Media Center / HTPC Case



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KeithTalent

 

[mfenn]

That looks pretty good. A few comments:

• The SSDNow V series is not really that good of an SSD. Unless you're getting it for a very good price. I would go for something like a 60GB Agility 2 or an 80GB X25-M
• The FAEX is fine, but a Samsung F3 is just as fast and cheaper.
• A 750W PSU is not really needed for that system. The 650TX can be had for $60 AR right now.

 

[borisvodofsky]

This rig is to be build primarily for a dedicated HTPC to be used in conjunction with the rest of my HT.
I play mostly FPS and Flight Sims stuffs.
The display is Mits DLP 73837 with 3dc-1000 kit in coupling with Nividia 3d vision kit.


Mobo=GIGABYTE GA-P55A-UD3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

CPU = Intel Core i5-760 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor

Memory =G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ

SSD = Kingston 64gb SSDNow V series (OS & drivers only)

HDD = Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

PSU = CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ...

Video= GIGABYTE GV-N460OC-1GI GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

DVD/BD = LG WH10LS30K 10X Blu-ray Burner.

Case = LIAN LI Black Aluminum PC-C33B ATX Media Center / HTPC Case



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KeithTalent

Don't waste your time with the BD rom, Case, SSD

BD rom useless, at this point even as backup solution, because it's just not as cost efficient as hard drives.

Case, just don't waste money on this, seriously, 30$ cases cool just as well, and you'll never look at a nice case for more than 2 weeks after you build the computer

SSDD: cheaper at the end of this year / beginning of next year, double the capacity for the price, maybe even speed bumps.

 

[Sp12]

Vidcard is probably inadequate for 3D gaming. Remember you basically half your performance in everything, so two 460's have performance (at best) of a single 460.

I'd be looking at a 470 for 300$.

 

[videopho]

Don't waste your time with the BD rom, Case, SSD

BD rom useless, at this point even as backup solution, because it's just not as cost efficient as hard drives.


I use it for primarily 3d movies and ripping.


Case, just don't waste money on this, seriously, 30$ cases cool just as well, and you'll never look at a nice case for more than 2 weeks after you build the computer


I do not care how it looks as long as it blends in with the rest of my HT gears.
This case can do full ATX mobo and room for expansion and it runs quiet and cool.


SSDD: cheaper at the end of this year / beginning of next year, double the capacity for the price, maybe even speed bumps.


Picked it up for less than $100. I use it for OS and drivers only and it's quiet.

See my embedded comments.
This build is for 3d HTPC only.
I may add a QAM/HDTV tuner for DVR purposes later on.

 

[videopho]

Vidcard is probably inadequate for 3D gaming. Remember you basically half your performance in everything, so two 460's have performance (at best) of a single 460.

I'd be looking at a 470 for 300$.

I did a trial with BFBC2 using the current GXT260 on my 73 DLP. The frame rate is still very playable.
The 470 should help but there is always room for upgrade when budget allows.

 

[Sp12]

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2010/07/12/nvidia_geforce_gtx_460_review/4

The GTX 460 is probably good for 1920 gaming without 3D (especially if you're willing to give up AA), but half those framerates and it's not looking very good. It's a fair bit more powerful than a 260 as well, but if you already have a 260 and it works fine on your DLP, then I wouldn't be buying a new vidcard at all .

Hot deal on the 460

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1537829

 

[videopho]

The 260 is a power hog and it runs hot which is unsuitable for HTPC environments.
That's why I chose the 460 for now.

 

[Sp12]

The 260 is a power hog and it runs hot which is unsuitable for HTPC environments.
That's why I chose the 460 for now.

30% gaming + 70% movies

460 is only 20 watts less than the 260.

160 vs 182

 

[Davidh373]

What you are doing is kind of odd. You want to build an HTPC but for high performance gaming. It can be done but it's going to be hot in there. It looks like you have plenty of fans which is good. Just be careful.