Help thiddy build a computer

[Automata]

Any other suggestions for water cooling cases? Been looking around, but I'm not seeing much in the 100-150 range.

 

[Automata]

Ok, so I'm abandoning the water cooling aspect now that I've had time to think it over. It would be nice to get wet again, but I just don't see the need with today's performance.

That puts me back into the "small and good quality" category. For the processor, I'm seriously considering the 2500k i5 solely based on the rumors I'm seeing regarding how hot Ivy Bridge runs. I don't need a ton of processing power, as that is what my servers are for. I just want something that is reasonably priced, quiet, and decent performance.

 

[\dev\goat]

I just want something that is reasonably priced, quiet, and decent performance.

2500k it is then

 

[Automata]

Here is what I've got added in my cart so far. Not sure what I want for a board or case.

Intel 520 120gb SSD
Intel Core-i5 2500k
2x Gskill Ares 16gb DDR3

 

[\dev\goat]

120 more gigabytes for 40 more dollars
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226226

 

[Automata]

I'd rather stick with Intel. They seem to be more reliable and I don't really need the space.

 

[Knufire]

32GB of RAM .

 

[Automata]

8gb was pretty large when I built my current desktop and it is on the lower end now. I intend to keep this for around the same number of years, so might as well go big.

 

[mxer657]

Here is what I've got added in my cart so far. Not sure what I want for a board or case.

Intel 520 120gb SSD
Intel Core-i5 2500k
2x Gskill Ares 16gb DDR3

drop the 2500k from newegg
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0384721

2550k is cheaper

 

[Automata]

Those are in store only and they aren't even close to me. Good deal, though.

 

[mxer657]

Those are in store only and they aren't even close to me. Good deal, though.

**** my bad man. Thought those were available online

 

[Automata]

I did find a case that I like. USB 3 and it looks like the old school v2000 cases.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112308

 

[Automata]

Just ordered the 2500k and 32gb of RAM since I had a "15% off RAM" coupon. I noticed that that 330 series Intel SSD is out soon, so Newegg should have it shortly (or another store, didn't look around tonight). Still need to decide on a motherboard, video card, and case. The latter will be the hardest for me, by far.

 

[woboy]

N82E16811112304
looks interesting

LIAN LI PC-9F Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

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$119 BEFORE code

 

[Automata]

It says the code is invalid. That case is pretty nice, though. I think I'm going to stick with the v1000, but I'm still open to suggestions.

 

[woboy]

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[Automata]

I don't care for the "my computer looks like a blob of melted plastic" look. I think that 600T is hideous.

Regardless, I appreciate the suggestions.

 

[Automata]

Looking specifically at boards, it seems Gigabyte is the better option right now. Did they fix their crappy BIOS options, like they had with LGA 775?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128545

 

[cw823]

Looking specifically at boards, it seems Gigabyte is the better option right now. Did they fix their crappy BIOS options, like they had with LGA 775?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128545

Have you used a board with UEFI BIOS yet? It's....interesting. Not bad, just different.

I normally look at Gigabyte > Asus > Asrock and don't look at anything else.

 

[Automata]

I built a friend's computer recently, so yes, I've used it very briefly. I meant more along the lines of voltage being plug/minus/zero voltage from the default value, which they didn't give you. That was pretty frustrating.