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[mfenn]

Anything you don't like about mfenn's build in post #10? it's a really good build and there is nothing low quality about the parts he picked. If I were you I would go for that, unless you particularly want an Nvidia card and the case is largely personally preference but the one he picked is of high quality.

:thumbsup:

 

[spillbert]

I'm sure it is a great build and I did make some changes in my build as a result of his recomendations. I am sure that the parts he picked are of very good quality as his bieng a diamond member, he is most obviously experienced and knowledgeable, which is why I am asking for help on this particular web site as it came VERY HIGHLY recommended for what I am doing. Everyone has been very helpfull and I very much appreciate it, couldn't do this without all your knowledge.

THANKS AGAIN,
Spillbert

 

[spillbert]

Total: $1197.81


CPUIntel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core$214.99CPU CoolerCooler Master RR-CCH-PBU1-GP 69.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing$38.45MotherboardIntel DH67BLB3 Micro ATX LGA1155$99.98MemoryCorsair XMS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333$67.99Hard DriveSamsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM$49.99Corsair Force 90GB 2.5" SSD$150.99Video CardGigabyte GeForce GTS 450 1GB$147.49CaseCooler Master Storm Sniper ATX Mid Tower$134.99Power SupplyCorsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V$175.98Optical DriveLite-On iHAS424-98 DVD/CD Writer$24.98Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (Total: $1197.81


CPUIntel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core$214.99CPU CoolerCooler Master RR-CCH-PBU1-GP 69.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing$38.45MotherboardIntel DH67BLB3 Micro ATX LGA1155$99.98MemoryCorsair XMS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333$67.99Hard DriveSamsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM$49.99Corsair Force 90GB 2.5" SSD$150.99Video CardGigabyte GeForce GTS 450 1GB$147.49CaseCooler Master Storm Sniper ATX Mid Tower$134.99Power SupplyCorsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V$175.98Optical DriveLite-On iHAS424-98 DVD/CD Writer$24.98Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (



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CPUIntel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core$214.99CPU CoolerCooler Master RR-CCH-PBU1-GP 69.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing$38.45MotherboardIntel DH67BLB3 Micro ATX LGA1155$99.98MemoryCorsair XMS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333$67.99Hard DriveSamsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM$49.99Corsair Force 90GB 2.5" SSD$150.99Video CardGigabyte GeForce GTS 450 1GB$147.49CaseCooler Master Storm Sniper ATX Mid Tower$134.99Power SupplyCorsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V$175.98Optical DriveLite-On iHAS424-98 DVD/CD Writer$24.98Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit)$91.98

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Hopefully I have this thing figured out. As usual, let me know what you all think. A techie friend of mind suggested an SSD for the OS.

 

[lehtv]

mfenn's original build is better than that for nearly $200 less.....

In detail:

Coolermaster Hyper 212+ is a cheaper and better cooler.

As usual, you don't need the 2500K if you don't have a board that can OC it - so either swap the CPU to 2500/2400, or swap the board to Z68. Mfenn's asrock atx z68 board is the same price as that intel microatx h67. And no it's not worse quality

G.Skill 8GB DDR1333 can be had for $50, you don't need to pay $70 for memory.

Not sure about Corsair Force 90gb, the usual recommendation for an SSD is the Micron-controller based Crucial M4. But it's not available in 90gb, only 64/128. I would get the M4 64gb for OS, and install games on the HDD.

The 650W power supply is still bigger than you need. And why do you want it to be 80+ Gold? That's insanely bad value for money. It's the absolute highest quality product in its class that you can buy, and the same cannot be said for any of the other components. You could get Antec HGC-620 from newegg $50 after rebate and be perfectly happy with it.

GL

 

[Xerin7]

Total: $1197.81


CPUIntel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core$214.99CPU CoolerCooler Master RR-CCH-PBU1-GP 69.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing$38.45MotherboardIntel DH67BLB3 Micro ATX LGA1155$99.98MemoryCorsair XMS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333$67.99Hard DriveSamsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM$49.99Corsair Force 90GB 2.5" SSD$150.99Video CardGigabyte GeForce GTS 450 1GB$147.49CaseCooler Master Storm Sniper ATX Mid Tower$134.99Power SupplyCorsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V$175.98Optical DriveLite-On iHAS424-98 DVD/CD Writer$24.98Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (Total: $1197.81


CPUIntel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core$214.99CPU CoolerCooler Master RR-CCH-PBU1-GP 69.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing$38.45MotherboardIntel DH67BLB3 Micro ATX LGA1155$99.98MemoryCorsair XMS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333$67.99Hard DriveSamsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM$49.99Corsair Force 90GB 2.5" SSD$150.99Video CardGigabyte GeForce GTS 450 1GB$147.49CaseCooler Master Storm Sniper ATX Mid Tower$134.99Power SupplyCorsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V$175.98Optical DriveLite-On iHAS424-98 DVD/CD Writer$24.98Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (



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CPUIntel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core$214.99CPU CoolerCooler Master RR-CCH-PBU1-GP 69.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing$38.45MotherboardIntel DH67BLB3 Micro ATX LGA1155$99.98MemoryCorsair XMS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333$67.99Hard DriveSamsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM$49.99Corsair Force 90GB 2.5" SSD$150.99Video CardGigabyte GeForce GTS 450 1GB$147.49CaseCooler Master Storm Sniper ATX Mid Tower$134.99Power SupplyCorsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V$175.98Optical DriveLite-On iHAS424-98 DVD/CD Writer$24.98Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit)$91.98

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Hopefully I have this thing figured out. As usual, let me know what you all think. A techie friend of mind suggested an SSD for the OS.

You're spending far too much for a premium power supply that you don't need. Get a 450-550 watt Bronze certified supply instead, and use the extra money to get a better video card.

 

[DominionSeraph]

The short answer is that no, you did not do a very good job of choosing components.

Ha, you're a lot more diplomatic about it than I could've managed. Last gen dual-core in a $1200 system?

OP, just buy what mfenn tells you to. You're not gonna go wrong with any of his choices.


Here's my take. It's basically the same thing as mfenn's with a less expensive case and a power supply that's a bit better deal due to a $10 promo and $20 rebate.

Promo code EMCKAHK22

Edit: Whoops, forgot the DVD-R. Also added the combo with Windows 7.

 

[lehtv]

Here's my take.

Add a Cm 212+ ($25) or Scythe mugen 3 ($50) to that for some quietness and OC capacity and it's as perfect as a $1200 home/gaming rig can be.

Also $50 for Antec HGC-620 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...48&Tpk=hgc-620

 

[spillbert]

I posted a build that should have been deleted, here is the one I meant to post, as usual, let me know..





. THANKS AGAIN!



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CPUIntel Core i5-2500 3.3GHz Quad-Core$204.99CPU CoolerCooler Master RR-CCH-PBU1-GP 69.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing$38.45MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 ATX LGA1155$113.99MemoryCorsair XMS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333$67.99Hard DriveSamsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM$49.99Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" SSD$89.99Video CardGigabyte GeForce GTS 450 1GB$147.49CaseCooler Master Storm Sniper ATX Mid Tower$134.99Power SupplyAntec 520W ATX12V / EPS12V$63.99Optical DriveLite-On iHAS424-98 DVD/CD Writer$24.98Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit)$91.98

 

[lehtv]

1. Swap that cooler to Cooler Master 212+. Better and cheaper.
2. Swap that RAM to cheaper G.Skill Ripjaws 2x4GB DDR3-1333 CAS9.
3. If you believe GTS450 is enough for your gaming needs, fine. If not, pay $100 more for 6950 2GB.
4. There is no step 4.
5. Profit!

 

[mfenn]

1. Swap that cooler to Cooler Master 212+. Better and cheaper.
2. Swap that RAM to cheaper G.Skill Ripjaws 2x4GB DDR3-1333 CAS9.
3. If you believe GTS450 is enough for your gaming needs, fine. If not, pay $100 more for 6950 2GB.
4. There is no step 4.
5. Profit!

Agree 100%.

OP, the parts that you are not budging on (RAM, GPU, Case) are where you can really see some savings or get better performance.

What is it about those particular parts that is attractive to you? A $145 GTS 450 is a spectacularly bad deal.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

450? really? go with a 560Ti, 460, 6950

EDIT: 6850 if youre a casual player

 

[spillbert]

ViewRenameEditDeleteTotal: $1369.33


CPUIntel Core i5-2500 3.3GHz Quad-Core$204.99CPU CoolerCooler Master RR-CCH-PBU1-GP 69.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing$38.45MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 ATX LGA1155$113.99MemoryCorsair XMS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333$67.99Hard DriveSamsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM$49.99Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" SSD$89.99Video CardEVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB$239.99CaseCooler Master Storm Sniper ATX Mid Tower$134.99Power SupplyAntec 520W ATX12V / EPS12V$63.99Optical DriveLite-On iHAS424-98 DVD/CD Writer$24.98MonitorDell U2211H 21.5"$239.99Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium

 

[mfenn]

Much better, but you still have that silly RAM in there. Why do you want $68 1.6V RAM (bad for Sandy Bridge), when you could have this G.Skill DDR3 1333 8GB 1.5V for $41?

Also, you should get the Hyper 212+ instead of the cooler that you have. A bigger fan is better, and the Hyper 212+ doesn't use the awful pushpin mounting system.

 

[lehtv]

READ THIS

RAM: I don't know why the price for that Corsair XMS is so high. G.Skill ripjaws can be had for $52.

(The cooler you chose is pretty low performance and overpriced.)
And the memory. G.skill is cheaper than that corsair by about $15.

Coolermaster Hyper 212+ is a cheaper and better cooler.
G.Skill 8GB DDR1333 can be had for $50, you don't need to pay $70 for memory.

1. Swap that cooler to Cooler Master 212+. Better and cheaper.
2. Swap that RAM to cheaper G.Skill Ripjaws 2x4GB DDR3-1333 CAS9.

Agree 100%.

Much better, but you still have that silly RAM in there.Also, you should get the Hyper 212+ instead of the cooler that you have.

Do you even read our posts?

Or do you take us for complete idiots?

Do we REALLY have to tell you half a dozen times to change the RAM and the cooler, and even after that, you won't even comment on our recommendations, as if you never noticed them! If you do not see this, God help you. If you see this and decide not to respond, you're a troll.

Peace, out.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

deleted since its against forum rules :/

 

[lehtv]

Open your damn eyes and read what we have to say

noobish builders thinking those silly heatsinks are cool
and that cooler fans make everything better and stuff

we are here to get the most out of your money, but youre just being a complete retard and not even caring

youre so stupid. and extremely stubborn

Whoa easy there Yama. No need to go insulting him - you should apologize.

ive never seen lehtv get this mad

You've never seen me mad. The point of the above post is to draw the attention of the OP - I'm not raging, I'm calmly telling him how it is.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

Nah, its okay if i insult him.
He should LISTEN

 

[lehtv]

Nah, its okay if i insult him.

Not really.

We ask for respect and common decency towards your fellow forum members. This includes adhering to the following guidelines which will be enforced via a combination of member request and moderator discretion.

1) No trolling, flaming or personally attacking members. Deftly attacking ideas and backing up arguments with facts is acceptable and encouraged. Attacking other members personally and purposefully causing trouble with no motive other than to upset the crowd is not allowed.

 

[spillbert]

I did change it out, I just posted the wrong build, thanks............

 

[T_Yamamoto]

sorry!

maybe you should of caught the mistake earlier.

 

[spillbert]

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Can't get the Hyper 212 to come up on the web site I am using to choose the parts for this build, but I do plan on using it. Really don't appreciate the insults. I am using several resources to get this project done, this bieng just one of them. As you all MUST know, there are hundreds of opinions out there and I have to wade through all of them and the reviews I read to come up with what I want. A very steep learning curve to be sure. I have changed this build as a result of your inpt several times using the parts several of you have suggested.

CPUIntel Core i5-2500 3.3GHz Quad-Core$204.99MotherboardGigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 ATX LGA1155$113.99MemoryG.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333$48.99Hard DriveSamsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM$49.99Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" SSD$89.99Video CardGigabyte GeForce GTS 450 1GB$147.49CaseCooler Master Storm Scout ATX Mid Tower$69.99Power SupplyAntec 520W ATX12V / EPS12V$63.99Optical DriveLite-On iHAS424-98 DVD/CD Writer$24.98MonitorDell U2211H 21.5"$239.99Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium

 

[spillbert]

In a perfect world, maybe..........

 

[lehtv]

That GTS450 is very overpriced. It can be had for much cheaper. But you can also get a Zotac GTX 560 for $165 after rebate. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814500206 . It's almost twice as fast and it comes with free Batman Arkham City game.

Or you can get EVGA GTX 460 1GB SuperClocked http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130696 for $170 after rebate which is over 50% faster than GTS450 and comes with lifetime warranty.

The Dell display is probably a good one but it's pretty pricey for that size. I would get Asus VH238 23.6" 1080p LED-backlit monitor for $60 less http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236117

I think you should stop looking for components through that pcpartpicker website. It's better to buy everything from a single location.

Everything else in your setup I approve of. If you find the stock cooler too noisy you can upgrade the cooler later. Good luck

 

[T_Yamamoto]

Okay, start using the Newegg website and getting the Combos

I know that you are using PCPartPicker, i use it alot too

 

[spillbert]

OK, really like that ASUS monitor, plus, hate the thought of giving any money to Dell. All good , now I have to give some money to New Egg..........