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Old 06-04-2012, 05:36 AM   #1
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First Build - Gaming PC - Can you check specs?

Hello everyone. I am DarkMiner2011, I am currently saving up money so that I can buy a Gaming Rig that can run Preferably any game Max Settings.
I have asked around other places, but Have heard great things about the community on this site, so I am here to ask you guys!.

I was wondering if you could look at my parts and tell me if It is good for a High-End Gaming Rig? (Want to play ArmA II Max settings (not view ofc), BF3, Batman Arkham City, GTA IV And those type of games.)
Ok lets get started.

CASE: CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced
Power Supply: OCZ Technology ZT Series 750W Power Supply
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard
CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K
CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler
RAM: G.Skill Ares F3-1600C9D-8GAO 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 x2 (16gb RAM)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 24x SATA DVD-RW Drive OEM
SSD: SanDisk Extreme Solid State Drive 120GB
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB ST2000DM001
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB

Other things:
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit with SP1 OEM
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Gaming Keyboard
Mouse: Logitech G400 Optical Gaming Mouse
Monitor: LG IPS226V-PN 21.5in IPS Widescreen LED Monitor
Headset: Corsair Vengeance 1300 Analog Gaming Headset

Total Cost of it all: $1,973.00

Thanks a lot to you all DarkMiner

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Old 06-04-2012, 08:57 AM   #2
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Using my admin powers, I looked up your IP and see that you are in Australia? Suggest the following modifications for reliability reasons:

Buy Cheap Corsair HX-650 Professional Series Power Supply - ATX12V v2

Buy Cheap ASUS P8Z77-V LK Motherboard - Intel Z77 Chipset - Socket 115

Buy Cheap Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) Vengeance Low Profile Memory - PC3 12800

Buy Cheap Intel 520 Series 120GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" SATA II

Buy Cheap Western Digital WD Caviar Green 3.5" 2TB SATA 6.0Gb/s I

An IPS monitor may not be the best choice for gaming, 8ms response time is going to have issues.

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Old 06-04-2012, 11:58 AM   #3
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An IPS monitor may not be the best choice for gaming, 8ms response time is going to have issues.
Using an IPS Dell U2311H and I have no lags whatsoever. Though I almost don't play at all. But the color reproduction is much better compared to a regular TN panel. Just my personal opinion. Maybe there are some IPS gamers here who can clarify that.
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Old 06-04-2012, 04:45 PM   #4
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Thanks a lot glc. you truly are very helpful.
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Old 06-04-2012, 05:18 PM   #5
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Hello, Just wondering what Monitor do you think or suggest I use?,
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Old 06-04-2012, 05:42 PM   #6
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I prefer the Asus monitors with LED backlights and 2ms response - mwave.com.au doesn't list one that I'd recommend though. Got an alternate vendor for me to look at?
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Old 06-04-2012, 05:46 PM   #7
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Yes, I have been looking at PC Case Gear it is based in Australia, they are sure to have it. I will have a look

thanks a lot for your help
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Old 06-04-2012, 05:48 PM   #8
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Just found the ASUS VE247H 23.6in Widescreen LED Monitor on PC Game Case, it is $169, and has 2ms Response
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Old 06-04-2012, 06:19 PM   #9
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