Need help picking right parts for a gaming system please

[lehtv]

Oh, didn't notice the "7X" in your earlier post with regard to hdd's. If you plan to add more the Define XL is a fine choice, much less expensive than Lian Li and it's a great case.

There are several Tough Power 750W units, some better than others. Any of them will be fine for your new rig, just out of curiosity which unit is it: http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page680.htm

 

[r4sh1d]

It's the W0116. Sorry for taking ling time. Had to open the case and remove the PS to see the tag.

 

[mfenn]

Aren't those numbers also measured at the wall socket, i.e. not adjusted for PSU efficiency?

Indeed. That means that the actual DC draw is at least 10% (usually more like 20%) lower than what is listed there.

 

[lehtv]

It's the W0116. Sorry for taking ling time. Had to open the case and remove the PS to see the tag.

OK... Hm, well. That's one of their older units, but if it's anything like Toughpower XT 750W it should be fine even if you've had it for a while.

 

[r4sh1d]

Well, I ended up getting a NZXT HALE82 ($99) + a 3570k from directron.

Is it worth it to go for the ASUS GTX 670 dc2t, DC2, or get a EVGA 670 FTW for a few bucks more?
Or just get a zotac for $399? The gigabyte won't fit in my case (cm storm scout).

 

[lehtv]

I'd get the Asus DC2. It can fit in a storm scout, see here

 

[moonbogg]

Why are people acting like 2gb of Vram on the 670 is enough for his res? To be fair though, it will likely be enough if you use NO AA in games. If you add AA you won't have enough Vram or GPU power for that res. keep it in mind. If you choose to SLI the 670's you will then have the GPU power but not enough Vram. Get the 4gb GTX670 and thank me later when you SLI.

 

[r4sh1d]

I've been reading tons of conflicting reports about this thing!!

Some people say a 7970 with the newer drivers is the way to go due to the wider memory interface being 384bit + 3gb memory= win!

Some say a 670 2gb is more than enough for ONE 2560X1440 monitor, others are saying a 4gb is the way to go! But it has a 256bit bus so it's going to be limited by that!

 

[mfenn]

Why are people acting like 2gb of Vram on the 670 is enough for his res? To be fair though, it will likely be enough if you use NO AA in games. If you add AA you won't have enough Vram or GPU power for that res. keep it in mind. If you choose to SLI the 670's you will then have the GPU power but not enough Vram. Get the 4gb GTX670 and thank me later when you SLI.

Because it is enough? The GTX 670 isn't powerful enough to push high levels of AA in recent games at that resolution anyway.