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09-03-2011, 02:33 AM
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First Build - BF3 Inspired - Could use some help?
My pc now im pretty sure can handle bf3... which will do for the beta but i want to max it out on full release on 25th of october, i will let you know the specs when i get back home?
anyway i just want to know what the best individual components are, and i guess i will get what ever seems the most convincing  and also i was going to get 2 hardrives, one a ssd drive for my c drive, probly 128 gb?and my budget is.... 1500 aus$ not set in stone though
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09-03-2011, 11:16 AM
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I'd spend $10 more for this motherboard:
Buy Cheap ASUS P8Z68-V LE Motherboard - Intel Socket LGA1155 - Intel Z |
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09-03-2011, 03:01 PM
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I have the LX linked to above, no issues at all. Its the main system in my sig. Once BF3 rolls around, Ill get to installing Windows
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09-03-2011, 03:39 PM
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thanks for the replys people
ummm couple more questions though, do they have mother boards with only usb 3.0? and where is a good place to buy cases from and last of all... i dont need to no how, but out 10 how easy would you say it is to hook up usb ports to the front of the pc? |
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09-03-2011, 03:44 PM
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and do you think it would be worth an extra $85 for a i7 processor?
what would be the noticeable difference with i7 compared to i5... if any? |
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09-03-2011, 03:44 PM
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Im not aware of any motherboards that are USB 3.0 only. As far as hooking up front USB ports, the ones on the front of the case have a connector that will plug into the motherboard.
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09-03-2011, 05:16 PM
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For gaming, the $85 for the i7 is a complete waste.
There is a case listed in the recommendation. |
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09-03-2011, 06:51 PM
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ok well i decided to pay an extra 10 bucs on a case for looks....
Buy Cheap Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced nVidia Edition Case - Steel and i am going to get a 500gb hd off ebay, n keep all pernament files on my 2tb external hd and i am going to use the dvd drive from my old pc. so all i need now is cooling fans and cables right? do all cooling fans and cables fit in my case? and what cables will i need? do the usb cables come with the case? |
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09-03-2011, 07:11 PM
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All the cables you need will come with the motherboard, etc. The case should come with enough fans - don't buy any more unless you do find the NEED for them after you get it built.
Do not use the old DVD drive if it's not SATA. I wouldn't TOUCH an Ebay hard drive - you need a good, fast drive for your OS and apps, and the WD Black 64mb cache SATA 6.0 drives are the best out there without spending a fortune. The 64mb SSD operating as a cache will make it even faster. |
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09-03-2011, 08:14 PM
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ok, ill stick to the hd on the site
thanks again for your help peoples!! i always wondered why my "good" pc's of ebay werent that good... after comparing, i realized they advertise the good stuff heaps like processor and graphics but the rest of the stuff is just cheap crap.... and just to confirm.... it would be best to install my os on my ssd drive? and should i use the whole 64gb ssd for my c drive? as that is where all my programs will go, and i dont need to open movies etc any faster then normal so normal files can go on my normal hard drive? |
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09-03-2011, 08:21 PM
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No, the 64gb SSD is used as a cache for the main drive. It's called Intel Smart Response Technology.
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09-03-2011, 09:05 PM
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and so i will basically have duplicates of regularly used programs and stuff? and how often does it update, i imagine it would automatically keep updated with the actual software on the normal hd? and does that mean 64gb might be a little excessive considering its mainly a gaming pc? or have i got no idea what im talking about? lol |
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09-03-2011, 10:49 PM
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It is not automatic, you have to set it up.
Watch this Newegg TV: Intel Z68 Smart Response Technology SRT SSD Caching Demo - YouTube
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09-03-2011, 11:21 PM
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09-04-2011, 02:00 AM
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09-06-2011, 10:48 PM
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ps. here is my updated list aus $1590$ MOTHERBOARD - ASUS P8Z68-V Motherboard Buy Cheap ASUS P8Z68-V Motherboard - Intel LGA1155 - Intel Z68 Chipset CPU - Intel Core i5 2500K Buy Cheap Intel Core i5 2500K - 3.30GHz - Quad Core - Socket LGA1155 - RAM - G.Skill Ripjaws-X 8GB(2x 4GB) Memory Kit Buy Cheap G.Skill Ripjaws-X 8GB(2x 4GB) Memory Kit - 240pin DIMM - PC3 PSU - Corsair 750W HX-750 Buy Cheap Corsair 750W HX-750 Professional Series ATX Power Supply, 24 GRAPHICS - EVGA GeForce GTX 570 HD Video Card Buy Cheap EVGA GeForce GTX 570 HD Video Card - GDDR5 2560MB 320Bit VRA HD - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM Buy Cheap Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Ca SSD - Crucial 64GB SATA 6GB/s Solid State Drive (im installing windows on this) Buy Cheap Crucial 64GB SATA 6GB/s Solid State Drive - 2.5" - 415M CASE - Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced nVidia Edition Case Buy Cheap Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced nVidia Edition Case - Steel pps. i want to be able to play bf3 without my computer breaking a sweat... i want bf3 to feel like im starting up a notepad or something.... lol |
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09-07-2011, 12:29 AM
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Replace that ram with Corsair Vengeance.
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09-07-2011, 04:42 AM
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09-07-2011, 07:02 AM
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When will pc components become cheaper?
Well i want to build a pc before the bf3 beta comes out this month some time... getting a (all in $aus)
EVGA GeForce GTX 570 HD Video Card - $360 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Motherboard - $160 Intel Core i5 2500K - $220 Crucial 64GB SATA 6GB/s Solid State Drive - $175 Corsair 750W HX-750 Professional Series ATX Power Supply - $195 the acutal game comes out on the 27th of october (in austrilia) my pc now could handle the beta enough for me to play, so if the prices of all these things would be down by a total of more then $250 by the 27/10/11. then i would rather just wait untill the 27th before i worry about building it, and save at least $250 anyones opinions or theories would be much appreciated thanks
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09-07-2011, 07:43 AM
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For a given processing speed, computers do get cheaper over time. Wait until you have all the money and then buy your components all at once. Chances are excellent your computer will be less expensive in the near future. It is a definite thing your computer will be less expensive in the distant future.
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09-07-2011, 08:04 AM
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Threads merged - one thread per build, please.
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09-07-2011, 08:13 AM
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i was hoping for a more specific answer... like what month the new range of cpu's and video cards would be coming out... which i presume would push the current cards prices down?
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09-07-2011, 08:15 AM
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feel free to delete this oneo crap u merged it lol thanks |
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09-07-2011, 09:07 AM
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I gave up on the idea of waiting for a new technology to come out. When you do, it usually comes out later than predicted plus quite often it has bugs or performance issues that need even more time to be resolved.
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09-07-2011, 11:50 PM
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ok this is what i am going to get
http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-28023601..._4x_DDR3_2200_ http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-19010218...KB_L2_6MB_L3_C http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-37140912...z)_DDR3_240_pi http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-34040478...er_Supply_SATA http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-42050969...0MHz_Clock_PC# http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-22140510...ad_&_95MB_S_Wr http://www.mwave.com.au/sku-16011433...lastic_4_x_5_2 so last off i just want to make sure that everything here is compatible with the case and each other, thankyou Last edited by samvanzeeland; 09-08-2011 at 06:40 AM. |
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09-08-2011, 12:06 AM
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The cart is empty.
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09-12-2011, 07:09 AM
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I would change the ssd to this
Intel 510 120GB SATA III SSD [SSDSC2MH120A2K5] - $299.00 : PC Case Gear I have not heard good things about the WD Mybook, they run hot, slow and have a rather high failure rate due to heat. You are better off buying the hard drive and enclosure separate. Vantec NexStar 3.5'' USB 3.0 Enclosure NST-380S3 [NST-380S3-BK] - $59.00 : PC Case Gear Western Digital Green 3TB WD30EZRX [WD30EZRX] - $179.00 : PC Case Gear I do not think you need an additional case fan In my professional opinion, you would be better served with this monitor ASUS VE248H 24in Widescreen LED Monitor [VE248H] - $215.00 : PC Case Gear or ASUS VE247H 23.6in Widescreen LED Monitor [VE247H] - $199.00 : PC Case Gear |
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09-12-2011, 08:17 AM
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i changed to ssd to your suggestion, i cancelled the fan but we already have a couple of those monitors so im going to stick with the same ones there thanx for the advice |
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