Im new here. Im building a Gaming PC.

[fundip]

Details now:

Case; just a container, HAF has plenty of air flow, saves some change

PSU; almost identical, slightly cheaper, still great brand

RAM; if all your doing is gaming spending on hella ram is silly IMO, get good ram, but 4gb is plenty and you dont need super expensive stuff

SSD; your not gonna load a ton on the SSD, OS, browser, maybe 1 or 2 other programs so a smaller one will hold what you need it to pretty easily. SHoot a 60GB takes cost down another 40 bucks to 124.99 and it will easily hold OS broswer and a couple other programs... you dont NEED a huge SSD to get the benefit realistically, its a luxury past your OS realistically.

OS; what does pro have that home edition does not that you NEED it to do?

CPU COOLER; you could even go cheaper but if you plan on a good OC this is very highly regarded, heck you could get the hyper 212+ in a push pull fan config for like 50 bucks, its very good bang for the buck

GPU; dont buy a factory OC'd card unless it is on sale, no reason to believe you cant do the same OC yourself, and no reason to believe that card NEEDS to be OC'd right now

Hope that helps some

ssd performance really depends on what game you are playing. ive been playing oblivion on my 3d monitor and having it installed on my ssd instead of a hard drive really smooths out the gameplay when moving between areas. i think 60GB is the minimum to get. if you need more space you could get another in a few months when technology changes again and the price drops.

 

[vdgamer]

Here is what i would do since that mobo is totally overkill for gaming i would go with
GIGABYTE GA-P67A-UD5 Now: $259.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128464

Case
Antec twelve hundred black steel atx full case..159.99
I have it its amazing, has enough space for anything, best airflow ive ever seen (i use all fans), and most importantly you said you like it, pay the extra money its worth it.

PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W $129.99
its plenty trust me even for sli, i have 800w and use about 550W, people always overkill with psu wattage, no one need 1000w and higher unless they run 3 or 4 way sli.

CPU
Intel core i7-2600k Sandy bridge 3.4GHz...329.99

Ram
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231277

HDD
WD Caviar BLACK 64MB Cache 1TB...89.99

ssd
OCZ Vertex 2 OCZSSD2-2VTX80G 2.5" 80GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
164.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-685-_-Product

Optical drive
Sony optiarc cd/dvd...19.99

Windows
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-754-_-Product

Cooling unit for Cpu
Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO CPU Cooler
89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835608018

Thermal compound
Artic cooling mx4...14.99

GPU if you can spend little extra and go with 570 instead 470 my advice gpu age faster than any other component, put your self ahead as much as possible, if you cant go with 470
EVGA 012-P3-1570-AR GeForce GTX 570 $359.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130593
that puts you at $1770

 

[Thelegendl23]

Ok everybody this is what i have narrowed it down to with all of your awesome suggestions and .02

Im sticking with the h70 because I have read alot of scary things about overheating and heatsinks not being good enough so im going all out there.

What do you guys think??



Case
Antec twelve hundred black steel atx full case..167.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...m_re=antec_black_steel-_-11-129-100-_-Product

Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-P67A-UD5 Now: $259.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128464&Tpk=GIGABYTE GA-P67A-UD5

PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W ....$129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009&Tpk=ORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W

CPU
Intel core i7-2600k Sandy bridge 3.4GHz...329.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...9115070&cm_re=i7-2600k-_-19-115-070-_-Product

Ram
G.SKILL Ripjaws+ Turbulence II Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2000 (PC3 16000) Desktop Memory Model F3-16000CL9D-4GBRHD...99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...(2_x_2GB)_240-Pin_DDR3-_-20-231-410-_-Product

HDD
WD Caviar BLACK 64MB Cache 1TB...89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...r_BLACK_64MB_Cache_1TB-_-22-136-533-_-Product

SSD
OCZ Vertex 2 OCZSSD2-2VTX80G 2.5" 80GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
164.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ertex 2 OCZSSD2-2VTX80G 2.5" 80GB SATA II MLC

Optical drive
Sony optiarc cd/dvd...19.99

Windows
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...soft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for

Cooling unit for Cpu
Corsair Hydro H70 120mm high performance CPU cooler...101.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181013&Tpk=hydro h70

Thermal compound
Artic cooling mx4...14.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186038&Tpk=artic mx4

Graphics Card
EVGA 012-P3-1570-AR GeForce GTX 570 $359.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...30593&Tpk=EVGA 012-P3-1570-AR GeForce GTX 570

 

[bigben6]

i think itll be a solid build, putting more into the gpu is a wise decision given its a gaming rig...

 

[vdgamer]

im glad youre going with GTX570 and not trying to save those $50-$60 bucks like some people do, theres a saying " im not rich enough to buy cheap things" which makes sense, its actually cheaper to buy one better quality product which will last, than buy cheap product which wont have the same performance and will have to be replace sooner, in the end its cheaper to buy more expensive quality product

 

[Thelegendl23]

Vdgamer I completely agree. I also have some questions I hope you all dont mind helping me.
1. Whats the difference between windows 7 professional and premium?

2.Are all the parts I have selected 100% compatible??

3. What will my overclocking abilities be?? And is the bios on that motherboard completely unlocked??

4. How do I know if 850w is enough psu??

5. With the cooling unit does it physically have water in it?? Is there a possibility of it breaking open and ruining everything??

6. Is there an optical drive that has Cd/ Dvd/ Blu-Ray??

Thank you very much.

 

[fundip]

1. more networking and security features with professional and ultimate than premium. check window 7 website for details.

2. they are compatible, but if you have any problems with your motherboard gigabyte customer service will tell you they aren't.

3. no idea how it will overclock. reviews say that sandybridge cpu's overclock very well. i advise to not buy gigabyte, they ripped me off for $200 and will not honor their warranty on clearly defective products.

4. a good 850w psu will easily power a system with 2 way gtx570sli.

5. yes it uses water. and yes it could break. it doesn't perform any better than a high end aircooler so you take the risk with no reward.

6. cheapest blue ray burner i've seen was $80 on newegg. not worth it imo. br players typically cost $30.

 

[Knufire]

1.http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare
Summed up, nothing that matters for gaming.

2. Yes

3. Yes, it's unlocked. Most people with high end air cooling hit 5.0GHz, I believe

4. IMO, it's more then enough. Mostly just go by what people say, there are some PSU calculators online but they aren't the most accurate. People here are intelligent, and I would trust their advice.

5. The H70 does actually have water it, but it's a closed loop system. Some people here by all separate parts, and put together a custom loop, which then has to be leak tested for hours. However, all-in-ones like the H70 basically have a 0% chance of leaking

6. There are Blu-Ray Combo drives and Blu-Ray Burners. Blu-Ray Combos will burn DVD's and play Blu-Rays, which is what most people need. You can pay more for a Blu-Ray Burner, which does everything, except most people buy it and realize that they have no need to burn Blu-Rays. This is what I would expect you to need: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136183

 

[fundip]

i would trust a water cooling setup that i assemble my self more than one assembled in a factory. there is a low chance that a h70 will leak but it is definitely not 0%. also that pump motor will fail eventually making it useless, something that won't happen with a heatpipe cooler.

 

[vdgamer]

Well fundip pretty much answered everything, about gigabyte mobo, its hard to really recommend the best P67 board right now, its new and there isnt many results yet, the best you can do is go with reliable good quality manufacturer which gigabyte is, X58 mobos from gigabyte ud7 ud5 ud3 are some of the best, so P67 ud5 should be very good board as well, as for power supply you can use this online watt calculator http://www.antec.outervision.com/ just plug in your specs and it will tell you your theoretical wattage but im 100% sure you wont use more than 650W

 

[bigben6]

seriously ditch the h70 and get the noctua D14...

 

[fundip]

gigabyte has terrible customer support, avoid them like a plague. if you buy something defective branded gigabyte you are s.o.l. enjoy your new paperweight.

 

[vdgamer]

Well fundip is totally against gigabyte P67 ud5, i would still go with it but if not, right now since evga boards arent out yet my second choice would be ASUS P8P67 EVO LGA 1155
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131695

 

[Thelegendl23]

First off you have all been such a big help. But I have yet more questions please excuse my ignorance yet again with more questions.

1. Why shouldnt I just go with the asus 4 extreme since it seems so clearly the best out??

2.Im taking big bens advice and ditching the h70 for the Noctua d14 any have any feedback there??

3. Fundip You have been a great help so I respect your opinion what motherboard would you recommend??

 

[vdgamer]

1. If you have the money go for it its the best, but i suggested ud5 to save you money for better gpu because its just a smarter way to spend your cash since you wont ever utilize that board fully by just gaming its made for extreme overclocking/benching which needs high end liquid cooling

2. Good move, high end aircooling is better than low end watercooling

3.Gigabyte p67 ud5 is great board, but its just my opinion you should definitely listen to what others say as well

 

[Knufire]

Lol, nobody here's is wrong persay. Yes, Gigabyte has a POS customer service. BUT, there products, especially motherboards, are pretty good.

But ASUS is just as good with better service. But IMO, I would just get whatever is the best motherboard in your budget, if it's DOA just go through Newegg.

I also approve of the cooler switch.

 

[Thelegendl23]

Is there an asus motherboard below the 4 extreme that would be an option?

 

[vdgamer]

ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131694 and ASUS P8P67 Deluxe http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131679 both should be as good as Gigabyte P67 UD5 but there both out of stock on new egg so youll have to wait or buy it somewhere else

 

[Thelegendl23]

Also what do you guys think of an intel dp67bg motherboard?

 

[vdgamer]

Well intel mobos in general arent the top ones its Asus Gigabyte Evga MSI, dont know specifically about intel dp67bg, but most people go with the four mentioned above