Computer upgrade help - Page 3

Ieyasu · 2012-06-16, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Vancha

Bitfenix Shinobi.

great case. I have 4 local friends whos current rigs are all in Shinobi Cases.

I won a Colossus last fall and since then have been telling people about the quality of Bitfenix. hell even the low budget cases like the Merc give you great bang for your buck.

CheeZeX · 2012-06-16, 06:02 PM

The fractal design case however seems to have alot more functionality (removable / washable screen, 6 fan support etc.). It may not look nice but This thing isn't for eye candy, thats why I bought a nice car. But I do like the look and feel of the shinobi

CheeZeX · 2012-06-16, 06:03 PM

Ok. I think this is what I'm settling on.

Case: Fractal Design Core 3000 $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...4e6033cdc0f474

CPU: i5 3570k 190$ http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0388577

Mobo: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 $134 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157293 - 134$

RAM: G.Skill Value 8GB $40 http://go.ps-universe.net/?id=19668X...hp%3Ft%3D43159

GPU: Gigabyte GTX 670 OC $400 http://go.ps-universe.net/?id=19668X...hp%3Ft%3D43159

SSD: Crucial m4 64GB $44 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148441

PSU: Rosewell 750w $90 (want to SLI going forward)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182067

Total: $1001

After Tax & Shipping: approx $1100 (Newegg will ship all of that for 11$ can you believe that?)

If anyone has anymore comments PLEASE speak up so I know what I'm getting into.

Vancha · 2012-06-16, 06:39 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703027

What about this PSU instead?

Goku · 2012-06-16, 07:43 PM

Do not get that Rosewill. The XFX I linked is cheaper then both those, better quality, and 100W more. Seems like a no brainer. Just do not get that Rosewill.

CheeZeX · 2012-06-16, 07:53 PM

Yea he's right actually, with a 15$ coupon and 25$ rebate it is considerably different. I'm sold on Gokus PSU.

Goku · 2012-06-16, 07:57 PM

You are good to order!

Don't forget that coupon expires tomorrow. If you are waiting to order the build later then that I suggest just getting the PSU now to not miss out on the deal.

CheeZeX · 2012-06-16, 08:21 PM

One last question.

The ram linked above sits at ddr3 1333

Should i be getting 1600?

Goku · 2012-06-16, 08:23 PM

Doesn't really matter either way to be honest. If you want higher speed ram and good overclocking set get this for $7 more. I just found out about this set, it a hidden gem from what people say.

CheeZeX · 2012-06-16, 08:32 PM

By 'this set' do you mean the ram currently in my list?

Goku · 2012-06-16, 08:53 PM

Nope, sorry this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...49863bb161e055

Sorry if you didn't notice the link.

CheeZeX · 2012-06-16, 10:22 PM

Thanks for your help today Goku!

Goku · 2012-06-16, 10:38 PM

You're welcome. Cheeze why aren't you getting the mobo from MC too? You get $50 off when you buy it with the 3570K making it $90 vs $133 on newegg. Just FYI. If you didn't realize this you can probably still cancel your newegg order and just leave out the mobo.

CheeZeX · 2012-06-16, 10:52 PM

well basically it came down to being able to return it or not.

MC is really far from me so I won't be able to return it to the store I got it from.
I expect the i5 to work, but there's a chance everything won't fit etc. with the mobo. I'd rather have the ability to RMA if needed.

And it came w/ a free 1 yr warranty.

Those options were worth it to me tbh

Goku · 2012-06-16, 10:55 PM

Understandable. Just wanted to make sure you knew. GL with the build.