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Subject: Want to build a PC? PC Building Guide and FAQ of The Flood

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.

200 lel

And I'm looking for 3 parts to finish off my build...a processor, Ram, and a motherboard. Can someone help me with this? I need to keep it at or under $350 and my only requirements are an i5 (at least 3.0GHz) and 6 GB of ram.

[Edited on 11.24.2012 7:32 PM PST]

  • 11.24.2012 7:30 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: PMC Fluffy
Posted by: ShockCommando12
So you definitely think its worth the money? And its not like another ___y bridge is gonna come out soon or? And that would mean the gigabyte motherboard is a necessity right?
Actually, Haswell might come out next year, but it's not worth waiting for, since it will also use a different chipset, 1156.

Also, get this case instead of the HAF (I know that you want to keep the Corsair one, just just in case...)

As for the HDD thing, I own a WD and a Seagate. The WD is much more quiet and has a longer warranty, but I also spent $60 more on it ($50 vs $110). The WD is also faster.
That corsair case is really good. I'd recommend it.

  • 11.24.2012 7:35 PM PDT
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Posted by: SuicidalSplatter

Posted by: PMC Fluffy
Posted by: ShockCommando12
So you definitely think its worth the money? And its not like another ___y bridge is gonna come out soon or? And that would mean the gigabyte motherboard is a necessity right?
Actually, Haswell might come out next year, but it's not worth waiting for, since it will also use a different chipset, 1156.

Also, get this case instead of the HAF (I know that you want to keep the Corsair one, just just in case...)

As for the HDD thing, I own a WD and a Seagate. The WD is much more quiet and has a longer warranty, but I also spent $60 more on it ($50 vs $110). The WD is also faster.
That corsair case is really good. I'd recommend it.
I agree. It doesn't look flashy and lighting is kept at a minimal.

Also, Haswell uses LGA 1150, not 1156.

  • 11.24.2012 7:37 PM PDT
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Hey guys, Canada Computers has a really nice looking ASUS monitor on sale.

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_700_ 1103&item_id=035364

The Canada Computers down the street has a bunch in stock. The reviews I've read indicate it's a really nice monitor. And that price is hard to beat. Anyone know of any issues with this particular model? It would be nice to upgrade from my old 1440x900 VGA Acer 19'.

  • 11.24.2012 8:27 PM PDT

Do you think this would be a decent card to pick up? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168142020 04&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-n a-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= I'm NOT looking to max out every game I play with 60+ fps while recording with fraps. I just want to be able to play my games without graphical delay at a respectable setting.

ALSO my budget is tighter than a midgets ass.

[Edited on 11.24.2012 8:38 PM PST]

  • 11.24.2012 8:36 PM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?


Posted by: About 540 Jews
Do you think this would be a decent card to pick up? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168142020 04&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-n a-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= I'm NOT looking to max out every game I play with 60+ fps while recording with fraps. I just want to be able to play my games without graphical delay at a respectable setting.

ALSO my budget is tighter than a midgets ass.
Yes, that is a good card.

  • 11.24.2012 8:42 PM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.

How will this fare on 720p?
XFX Radeon HD 7870 Core Edition

Looks badass too :D

  • 11.24.2012 8:48 PM PDT
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Posted by: Marvelous Bauble
How will this fare on 720p?
XFX Radeon HD 7870 Core Edition

Looks badass too :D
It won't even break a sweat on 720p.

[Edited on 11.24.2012 9:08 PM PST]

  • 11.24.2012 9:08 PM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.


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Posted by: Marvelous Bauble
How will this fare on 720p?
XFX Radeon HD 7870 Core Edition

Looks badass too :D
It won't even break a sweat on 720p.
Max settings?

  • 11.24.2012 9:15 PM PDT

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Max settings at like 100 FPS, yeah.

  • 11.24.2012 9:21 PM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.


Posted by: PMC Fluffy
Max settings at like 100 FPS, yeah.
But can it handle top secret toad tessellation technology?

(Crysis 3)

  • 11.24.2012 9:23 PM PDT


Posted by: Marvelous Bauble

Posted by: PMC Fluffy
Max settings at like 100 FPS, yeah.
But can it handle top secret toad tessellation technology?

(Crysis 3)
No prob

  • 11.24.2012 9:24 PM PDT
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Posted by: Marvelous Bauble

Posted by: PMC Fluffy
Max settings at like 100 FPS, yeah.
But can it handle top secret toad tessellation technology?

(Crysis 3)
DAMN TOAD! You scary!

  • 11.24.2012 10:08 PM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: Marvelous Bauble

Posted by: PMC Fluffy
Max settings at like 100 FPS, yeah.
But can it handle top secret toad tessellation technology?

(Crysis 3)
When it jumped, I couldn't control my laughter.

  • 11.24.2012 10:26 PM PDT
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Currently playing the first Crysis. My God, even after 5 years, this game still looks incredible.

  • 11.25.2012 2:41 AM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.

The only part that I can run is the skydiving part in the first 5 seconds of the game :c

  • 11.25.2012 6:43 AM PDT
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I like Cheese


Posted by: Marvelous Bauble
The only part that I can run is the skydiving part in the first 5 seconds of the game :c
That sucks.
Shame the game installs bloatware when it installs, shame really.

  • 11.25.2012 6:47 AM PDT

You're like a slinky. Good for nothing, but you bring a smile to my face when I push you down the stairs.

Well it actually runs pretty well up until the point where you have to disable the jammer. After that it runs like crap.

  • 11.25.2012 8:29 AM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....

What GPU do you have?

  • 11.25.2012 8:50 AM PDT

@SuicidalSplatter
Does that card you linked run hot or loud?

  • 11.25.2012 9:51 AM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....

I dunno.
Posted by: ShockCommando12
@SuicidalSplatter
Does that card you linked run hot or loud?

  • 11.25.2012 10:19 AM PDT

Here's all the parts that I'm considering for my build:

Case:
Antec P193 V3 or Cooler Master Haf XB

CPU:
Intel I5 3570k
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Arctic Silver 5 thermal compund

Video Card:
ASUS GTX 660 TI DC2T

Motherboard:
ASUS Sabertooth P67 or ASUS Sabertooth Z77
50mm assist fan for the motherboard

Optical Drive:
ASUS 24X DVD Burner

Power Supply:
Enermax Platimax 850w Modular 80 Plus Platinum
or Antec 850w Modular 80 Plus Gold
or Seasonic 750w Modular 80 Plus Gold

RAM:
G Skill Ripjaws 8GB DDR 1600

Storage Drive:
Seagate Momentus XT hybrid drive

These are the final parts that I am considering to get for my build. Is there anything that I missed or that you guys would recommend changing?

  • 11.25.2012 10:38 AM PDT


Posted by: Zombie Poptart
Cooler Master Haf XB

Holy crap, that thing is awesome.

  • 11.25.2012 10:40 AM PDT


Posted by: ThirstyAvenge

Posted by: ShockCommando12
NICE! Thank you.
That's a nice card.

I have it myself, I can simply max out games and it won't be much of a burden on the card.


Sorry Suicidal I asked the wrong person. :)
Thirsty, does that card run loud or hot?

  • 11.25.2012 11:34 AM PDT

I got these cheeseburgers man....


Posted by: Zombie Poptart
Here's all the parts that I'm considering for my build:

Case:
Antec P193 V3 or Cooler Master Haf XB

CPU:
Intel I5 3570k
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Arctic Silver 5 thermal compund

Video Card:
ASUS GTX 660 TI DC2T

Motherboard:
ASUS Sabertooth P67 or ASUS Sabertooth Z77
50mm assist fan for the motherboard

Optical Drive:
ASUS 24X DVD Burner

Power Supply:
Enermax Platimax 850w Modular 80 Plus Platinum
or Antec 850w Modular 80 Plus Gold
or Seasonic 750w Modular 80 Plus Gold

RAM:
G Skill Ripjaws 8GB DDR 1600

Storage Drive:
Seagate Momentus XT hybrid drive

These are the final parts that I am considering to get for my build. Is there anything that I missed or that you guys would recommend changing?
Get the Coolermaster case, I can't see any reason to spend almost $200 on a case. Get a 7950 instead of the 660ti. Why such an expensive motherboard? Get the Seasonic PSU, but you really only need 650W, unless you're adding in another GPU later. I don't see the point in the hybrid drive, but that's just me. I'd rather get a cheap 128GB SSD and a $80 1TB hard drive, but again, personal preference.

  • 11.25.2012 11:37 AM PDT