Q. I am trying to build a computer myself and was taking suggestions on the parts i should buy preferably from Newegg.com (computer will be used mostly for gaming)
A. Depends on your budget. If it's under $1000, try an AMD Phenom II X4 955 or higher, or a FM1 A8 APU. The APU is a little faster, and can run crossfire with a lowend GPU like the 6570.
For over $1000, but under $2000, get a 1155 socket processor, preferably the Intel i5-2500k. It is almost identical to the i7 in performance, for only 67% of the price.
For over $2000, get a 2011 socket processor.
In any case, you should pair that processor with a compatible ASUS motherboard that meets your needs. If you plan on doing crossfire now or in the future, you will need a board that has 2 or more PCIe x16 that can do x16 or x8. The more pricy boards have more of these, and that's that biggest difference. I would not recommend anyone else, except maybe MSI and the lower-end Gigabyte. The higher-end Gigabytes are built poorly, and they seem to have issues implementing advanced features. If you get a 1155 socket processor, make sure to get a Z68 chipset, or at least a P67. You'll have to lookup what are good chipsets for the other sockets if you don't get a 1155.
You should also buy good RAM, like Corsair Vengenace LP. I like the LP because then the RAM heatsink doesn't prevent the CPU heatsink from being mounted properly. Make sure to get 1600 or 1866 MHz (anything higher is a waste of money).
For harddrives get a 7K Western Digital or preferably Seagate drive. Hitachi is also good, especially on the 2tb and 3tb drives. You can either get 1 drive, 2 in RAID 0 or RAID 1, 3+ in RAID 5, or 4+ in RAID 10. RAID setups allow for higher transfer speeds, while protecting you from a harddrive failure (except 0, which is only faster). If you use an SSD and a RAID array, you can use cheaper 6K drives (5900RPM) from Seagate, and then use RAID 1 or RAID 5. I have a Corsair Force GT SSD with 3 Seagate 6K 2TB drives in RAID 5, giving me 4TB of redundant data.
For a power supply you need at least a 430w Corsair CX, a 500 or 600 if you're using a high-end videocard, and a 750w TX or larger if you're running 2 or more cards.
For a videocard, get either a XFX or EVGA. They have quality cards that have lifetime warranties when registered. A 560 Ti or 6870 is about where you should be looking at for cards. If you can afford it, go higher or get multiple. But unless you have the APU (CPU+GPU on the same chip), and then getting the matching 6570, you should not go lower than a 6770. Even the APU isn't going to perform well with games, unless you're using it solely for the CPU with a beefier card, and not doing crossfire. I would only recommend doing the APU crossfire for a budget system, as it will yield better graphics and comparable CPU to any i3 or phenom low-end computer (~$500)
The case you use is largely inconsequential. Just get something that looks good, and has good airflow. Don't buy a case with just 1 fan at the back. Make sure to get something that includes at least 3 120mm fans.
Finally, buy an aftermarket heatsink. I like the a70, with arctic silver 5 thermal paste, but you can research for yourself what heatsink will work best for you.
Christopher
PS:
Nice picture Derrike. Too bad it doesn't show 2011 socket.
For over $1000, but under $2000, get a 1155 socket processor, preferably the Intel i5-2500k. It is almost identical to the i7 in performance, for only 67% of the price.
For over $2000, get a 2011 socket processor.
In any case, you should pair that processor with a compatible ASUS motherboard that meets your needs. If you plan on doing crossfire now or in the future, you will need a board that has 2 or more PCIe x16 that can do x16 or x8. The more pricy boards have more of these, and that's that biggest difference. I would not recommend anyone else, except maybe MSI and the lower-end Gigabyte. The higher-end Gigabytes are built poorly, and they seem to have issues implementing advanced features. If you get a 1155 socket processor, make sure to get a Z68 chipset, or at least a P67. You'll have to lookup what are good chipsets for the other sockets if you don't get a 1155.
You should also buy good RAM, like Corsair Vengenace LP. I like the LP because then the RAM heatsink doesn't prevent the CPU heatsink from being mounted properly. Make sure to get 1600 or 1866 MHz (anything higher is a waste of money).
For harddrives get a 7K Western Digital or preferably Seagate drive. Hitachi is also good, especially on the 2tb and 3tb drives. You can either get 1 drive, 2 in RAID 0 or RAID 1, 3+ in RAID 5, or 4+ in RAID 10. RAID setups allow for higher transfer speeds, while protecting you from a harddrive failure (except 0, which is only faster). If you use an SSD and a RAID array, you can use cheaper 6K drives (5900RPM) from Seagate, and then use RAID 1 or RAID 5. I have a Corsair Force GT SSD with 3 Seagate 6K 2TB drives in RAID 5, giving me 4TB of redundant data.
For a power supply you need at least a 430w Corsair CX, a 500 or 600 if you're using a high-end videocard, and a 750w TX or larger if you're running 2 or more cards.
For a videocard, get either a XFX or EVGA. They have quality cards that have lifetime warranties when registered. A 560 Ti or 6870 is about where you should be looking at for cards. If you can afford it, go higher or get multiple. But unless you have the APU (CPU+GPU on the same chip), and then getting the matching 6570, you should not go lower than a 6770. Even the APU isn't going to perform well with games, unless you're using it solely for the CPU with a beefier card, and not doing crossfire. I would only recommend doing the APU crossfire for a budget system, as it will yield better graphics and comparable CPU to any i3 or phenom low-end computer (~$500)
The case you use is largely inconsequential. Just get something that looks good, and has good airflow. Don't buy a case with just 1 fan at the back. Make sure to get something that includes at least 3 120mm fans.
Finally, buy an aftermarket heatsink. I like the a70, with arctic silver 5 thermal paste, but you can research for yourself what heatsink will work best for you.
Christopher
PS:
Nice picture Derrike. Too bad it doesn't show 2011 socket.
Help me build a Future Proof 2011 Gaming Computer?
Q. Building a new gaming PC XD
Here is my current setup:
Antec Nine Hundred Mid Tower case
CrossfireX SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6850
OCZ 700W modular PSU
AMD Phenon II X6 six-core CPU
8GB Corsair DDR3 1600 RAM
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
OCZ Vertex 2 2.5" 60GB SATA II MLC SSD
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 CPU Cooler
Anything else I missed that should be on an essential gaming system?
My main concern is the motherboard:
MSI 890FXA-GD65
has SATA 6GB/s and USB 3.0 and runs 2 PCIe 2.1 x16 slots at dual x16 speed for full CrossfireX!!!
but with PCIe 3.0 coming out later this year on hardware im wondering if i should wait it off?
Any suggestions from those that are tech savy??
Isnt sandy Bridge also going to be expensive as hell just like current processors?
(im srry, im not paying $1000 dollars for a six-core!)
Why Cooler Master Hyper 212+ instead of the Arctic Freezer Pro??
Here is my current setup:
Antec Nine Hundred Mid Tower case
CrossfireX SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6850
OCZ 700W modular PSU
AMD Phenon II X6 six-core CPU
8GB Corsair DDR3 1600 RAM
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
OCZ Vertex 2 2.5" 60GB SATA II MLC SSD
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 CPU Cooler
Anything else I missed that should be on an essential gaming system?
My main concern is the motherboard:
MSI 890FXA-GD65
has SATA 6GB/s and USB 3.0 and runs 2 PCIe 2.1 x16 slots at dual x16 speed for full CrossfireX!!!
but with PCIe 3.0 coming out later this year on hardware im wondering if i should wait it off?
Any suggestions from those that are tech savy??
Isnt sandy Bridge also going to be expensive as hell just like current processors?
(im srry, im not paying $1000 dollars for a six-core!)
Why Cooler Master Hyper 212+ instead of the Arctic Freezer Pro??
A. Sandy Bridge is not that expensive. The current top of the line SB CPU (i7-2600k) can be had for about $330. The 2nd fastest SB (i5-2500k) can be had for about $220. Both these CPU's overclock like mad. Mine is running @ 4.7 Ghz and after 12 hours of Prime95 never got above 59 degrees. They are *much* faster for gaming that anything AMD has out. Actually the Phenom X6's are outgunned by Intel's older i5 and i7's when it comes to gaming. If you're looking to future proof, the X6 isn't the way to go.
The video cards are an ok choice, I'd spend the extra money and go with SLI'd GTX 560 Ti's though or Crossfired 6950's. You're trying to future proof right?
Pony up for a better PSU, I'd go with a Corsair 750 watt PSU or a Silverstone. XFX PSU's are pretty good as well.
I'd go for a Corsair H50 CPU cooler, it's reasonably price and will offer superior cooling to that of the Freezer 7 or Hyper 212. It's also much smaller in size and makes it easier to work inside the case.
Don't get overly concerned with x16 slots. Right now there's very little performance difference between the x8 and x16 slots (it's about 1%-3% difference, with a high end card like a GTX 570)
Also you'll need a hell of alot more storage space than 60GB.
The video cards are an ok choice, I'd spend the extra money and go with SLI'd GTX 560 Ti's though or Crossfired 6950's. You're trying to future proof right?
Pony up for a better PSU, I'd go with a Corsair 750 watt PSU or a Silverstone. XFX PSU's are pretty good as well.
I'd go for a Corsair H50 CPU cooler, it's reasonably price and will offer superior cooling to that of the Freezer 7 or Hyper 212. It's also much smaller in size and makes it easier to work inside the case.
Don't get overly concerned with x16 slots. Right now there's very little performance difference between the x8 and x16 slots (it's about 1%-3% difference, with a high end card like a GTX 570)
Also you'll need a hell of alot more storage space than 60GB.
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