New build, how does this look?

[Snowjim]

Hi,

Im about to build a new computer and this is the spec :

CPU : Intel Core i7 2600K 3,4GHz
Motherboard : Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3P B3
Memmory : Corsair 8GB (2x4096MB) CL9 1600Mhz XMS3 1.5V
Graphic : Gigabyte GeForce GTX 570 1280MB Windforce Rev 2.0
Power supply : Corsair TX 750W M 80+
Main HD : Intel SSD 320 80GB
Harddrivs : 4 Western Digital Green
Chassi : Cooler Master Silencio 550 or Corsair Graphite 600T

I will use this computer mainly for Visual Studio and Battlefield.

What do you think?

BestRegards

 

[lehtv]

Overall looks pretty good but you could save cash on almost every component without impacting quality or performance noticeably... What's the budget? What's the pricing of the parts you listed and where are you buying from? What resolution do you game on?

 

[Ken g6]

In general, please answer the questions in [thread=80121]the stickied thread[/thread].

I can note a couple of things immediately. First, unless you're compiling very large programs (ones which more than two people had a hand in writing, generally), the 2600k won't be noticeably faster than a 2500k for $100 less.

Second, that PSU doesn't quite fit. It's too big for just one 570 GPU - an XFX 650W would be fine. But it's too small for two in SLI - an XFX 850 would be better for that.

Why exactly are you getting 4 HDDs, especially [thread=2198560]as prices are rising right now[/thread]?

 

[Snowjim]

Overall looks pretty good but you could save cash on almost every component without impacting quality or performance noticeably... What's the budget? What's the pricing of the parts you listed and where are you buying from? What resolution do you game on?

Thanks! Yes I know, There is cheaper parts but almost all the products I have in the list is proven to work well according to diffrent reviews and forums, the question is more if its a good combination.

I will run it with my DELL 2708WFP så 1920x1200 will be max.

 

[Snowjim]

In general, please answer the questions in [thread=80121]the stickied thread[/thread].

I can note a couple of things immediately. First, unless you're compiling very large programs (ones which more than two people had a hand in writing, generally), the 2600k won't be noticeably faster than a 2500k for $100 less.

Second, that PSU doesn't quite fit. It's too big for just one 570 GPU - an XFX 650W would be fine. But it's too small for two in SLI - an XFX 850 would be better for that.

Why exactly are you getting 4 HDDs, especially [thread=2198560]as prices are rising right now[/thread]?

Sorry for that.

According to this test : http://www.sweclockers.com/artikel/14650-prestandaanalys-battlefield-3/5#pagehead

The i7 will make a diffrence if I am not able to run ultra. This shows that there might be value in getting the I7 in the long run. When the GTX570 will begin to be to slow the CPU coulde maby compensate and make it usable a while longer? Here in Sweden the difference in price is 84,68 EUR

I do already own the following (from my current computer) :
Power supply : Corsair TX 750W M 80+
Harddrivs : 4 Western Digital Green

 

[mfenn]

Sorry for that.

According to this test : http://www.sweclockers.com/artikel/14650-prestandaanalys-battlefield-3/5#pagehead

The i7 will make a diffrence if I am not able to run ultra. This shows that there might be value in getting the I7 in the long run.

No, it really won't. Your link shows a whopping 4 FPS difference in minimum framerates, which is not significant or noticeable. Do as Ken says and get the i5 2500K.

 

[lehtv]

It actually shows a 26fps difference in minimum framerate on medium settings, I think this was what Snowjim was alluding to, and it's interesting to say the least... Does hyperthreading really make the framerate that much more stable on less GPU-intensive settings?

 

[Snowjim]

It actually shows a 26fps difference in minimum framerate on medium settings, I think this was what Snowjim was alluding to, and it's interesting to say the least... Does hyperthreading really make the framerate that much more stable on less GPU-intensive settings?

exacly what I was referring to.

 

[mfenn]

It actually shows a 26fps difference in minimum framerate on medium settings, I think this was what Snowjim was alluding to, and it's interesting to say the least... Does hyperthreading really make the framerate that much more stable on less GPU-intensive settings?

Interesting, yes, but not significant. The reasoning for this is:

The test was with a 6990, which is one of the faster cards in the benchmark. The test showed the CPU limitation of the i5 2500K to be 95/59 at any quality level (the ultra test is obviously still GPU-limited for the faster CPUs). With the i5 2500K and a GTX 570, the OP GPU-limited to 40/29 at Ultra and 79/52 at Medium. Ergo, the OP should most certainly not spend 85 euros out of his budget to improve a part which will not be the limiting factor.

 

[Snowjim]

I have unfortunately already built the computer with I7 2600K and GTX570 OC. I see that I should probably have gone with the I5 2500K and a GTX580 instead, but it would not feel right to pay 421,04 EUR for a graphic card.

 

[lehtv]

Should have gone with 2500K + 570 instead

 

[mfenn]

Should have gone with 2500K + 570 instead

:thumbsup:

Bank accounts: they are awesome. That 85 euro could have been put toward your GTX 770 upgrade.

 

[Snowjim]

I have talked to the store where I bought the i7 and It is possible to switch this for a i5 2500K and get 74,28 EUR back.

Is there any reason to keep the i7? Im happy with how the computer handles BF3(heigh settings 50-80 fps avg 65 fps) and do not want it to perform worse.

I have also checked how much performance I will gain to get the GTX580 instead för 106 EUR but it seems to be a small bost, not even 20%. The GTX580 is about 24% more expensive then the GTX570 here in Sweden.

 

[lehtv]

According to released BF3 benches, you won't notice the difference between 2500K and 2600K.

http://www.techspot.com/review/458-battlefield-3-performance/page7.html (the 1-2fps difference here is explained by the higher default clock speed; once overclocked the gap will be bridged)
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/battlefield-3-graphics-performance,3063-13.html

These benches don't take into account 64-player online scenarios that are probably more taxing on the CPU, but overall the difference between 2500K and 2600K is not anywhere near as large as the difference in cost: www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/287?vs=288