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03-04-2011, 07:23 PM
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Comparing two builds
Considering these two rigs - first is a less expensive almost part for part from a recent thread on here, second is a bit more expensive one I put together based on recommendations on a few threads I saw. Only a $200 difference between the two. Don't really have a budget but also don't need something crazy so I'd be happy with either price. Will the extra $200 actually be worth it?
This is a bit of an impulse buy - have been out of the gaming scene for a while and want to piece this together next week. Thanks! Option 1: COOLER MASTER ELITE 335 RC-335-KKN1-GP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $49 Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER ELITE 335 RC-335-KKN1-GP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD3U1333B2G9-DRH - $42 Newegg.com - A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD3U1333B2G9-DRH Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER ELITE 335 RC-335-KKN1-GP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ASUS M4A77TD AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - $85 Newegg.com - ASUS M4A77TD AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/768MD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support - $159 Newegg.com - ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU TOP/2DI/768MD5 GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible ... - $49 Newegg.com - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX640WFGMBOX - $99 Newegg.com - AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX640WFGMBOX Total: $489 Option 2: slightly more expensive ASUS M4A87TD/USB3 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 AMD Motherboard - $104 Newegg.com - ASUS M4A87TD/USB3 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 AMD Motherboard AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban 2.8GHz 6 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT55TFBGRBOX - $179 Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban 2.8GHz 6 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT55TFBGRBOX NZXT HALE90-750-M 750W ATX 12V v2.2, EPS 12V v2.91 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - $139 Newegg.com - NZXT HALE90-750-M 750W ATX 12V v2.2, EPS 12V v2.91 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply HIS H685F1GD Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity - $174 Newegg.com - HIS H685F1GD Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity COOLER MASTER ELITE 335 RC-335-KKN1-GP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $49 Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER ELITE 335 RC-335-KKN1-GP Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD3U1333B2G9-DRH - $42 Newegg.com - A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD3U1333B2G9-DRH Total: $687 |
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03-05-2011, 08:51 AM
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Shameful bump - any comments before I make a(n uneducated) guess?
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03-05-2011, 09:07 AM
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Other than gaming, what will you be using your computer for?
For gaming, it comes down to a 460 versus a 6850. Since both cards average out about the same in the benchmarks, I would take the less expensive computer. I would then sink another $200 into the graphics card and make it a $687 build with a 6970 or a 570, both of which are roughly equivalent in the benchmarks. http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2...amer,2659.html I would not use the 750 watt OCZ PSU on the second rig. Substitute it for the more reliable and much less expensive 650 watt Corsair PSU on the first rig. None of the above cards need a 750 watt PSU.
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03-05-2011, 09:22 AM
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Just gaming - thanks, was about to head out and purchase everything.
With the extra money in mind what card would you put in? |
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03-05-2011, 09:37 AM
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Sorry, amongst which choices?
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03-05-2011, 09:46 AM
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So far here's where I'm at (fry's opens in 90 minutes, so I've got a few minutes left to decide)
ASUS M4A87TD/USB3 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 AMD Motherboard - $99 Newegg.com - ASUS M4A87TD/USB3 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 AMD Motherboard Newegg.com - ASUS M4A87TD EVO AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $59 Newegg.com - Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX640WFGMBOX - $99 Newegg.com - AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor ADX640WFGMBOX Corsair Gaming Series GS600 High Performance PSU ATX Power Supply CMPSU-600G -$89 http://www.frys.com/product/6251250?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model AX3U1600GB2G9-AG $49.99 Just need to pick a GPU, and since I'm saving some $$ compared to the more expensive build I can spend a bit more on it. |
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03-05-2011, 09:54 AM
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Amongst the four different graphics cards discussed I would pick the 570 or the 6970. Both are about the same. For a single monitor it would be the 570. If I was considering more monitors in the future it would be the 6970. The 6970 benchmarks only slightly higher.
For the same price you can have a better PSU with a 5 year warranty versus a 3 year warranty. Newegg.com - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply Last edited by David M; 03-05-2011 at 10:03 AM. |
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03-05-2011, 10:01 AM
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Limited to what I can get at Fry's this morning - this one any better than what I listed?
FRYS.com*|*Antec |
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03-05-2011, 10:06 AM
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That's a good one as well and on the list of reputable PSU brands.
What Power Supply should I get? How many Watts? Who made it? Guide Inside. |
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03-05-2011, 10:09 AM
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Thanks Dave, I really appreciate it. I've been an Apple guy for the last five years (worked there) and this will be the first PC I've build since 2004 =P
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03-05-2011, 10:10 AM
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You're welcome. Don't tell your Apple buddies you went over to the Dark Side.
Last edited by David M; 03-05-2011 at 10:27 AM. |
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03-05-2011, 10:13 AM
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Hah - still typing this from my macbook pro =D
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