re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts

Posted by stout

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:36 pm to Pendulum

Dude, you are going to spend all of that money and get that huge arse case only to get an H60 cooler?

Posted by Pendulum

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:39 pm to stout

I'm really looking at this more as a project than a build.

-I'm definitely without a doubt going to go multi gpu asap when I decide what to do. ETA: might just splurge when I actually start ordering parts and double up.

-I want the case for the future when I put a loop in. I also like having the space. What cooler would you suggest?

This post was edited on 6/6/13 at 9:41 pm

Posted by LSU Coyote

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:40 pm to stout

quote:
Dude, you are going to spend all of that money and get that huge arse case only to get an H60 cooler?

That and why a 2011 for single GPU? Only benefit will be larger cache for OCing. I would rather go with a newer chip TBH.

Posted by stout

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:40 pm to LSU Coyote

I think he is pretty new, Coyote, and trying to learn. His first builds looked like he thought if you bought the most expensive stuff that it would be bad arse not even thinking about optimizing and efficiency.

He had $250 ram on one build the other day

Posted by LSU Coyote

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:41 pm to Pendulum

quote:
-I'm definitely without a doubt going to go multi gpu asap when I decide what to do.

10-4.. upgrade to a 4930K in the fall!

If you really are set on water cooling. Look into some CaseLabs cases.

Posted by stout

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:41 pm to LSU Coyote

Blue keeps telling him to get a 2011 because 1155 is dead he says. Not sure why he isn't doing Hazwell.

Posted by LSU Coyote

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:42 pm to stout

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He had $250 ram on one build the other day

Oh man..

Have you guys seen the price of the new certified 3GHz Tridents? lol for 2x4GB 2K!!!!

Posted by stout

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:43 pm to Pendulum

quote:
What cooler would you suggest?

Are you going to OC right away? If so I would look into this or something similar. I ordered the H70 today but I only have a mid tower. If I had the room like you do I would get the H110 until I did a full loop.

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Posted by Pendulum

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:43 pm to stout

I'm just really lost when it comes to the hardware right now. I havent built a pc in like 7 yrs. I've been laptop'n it and not paying attn to hardware at all really. I starting doing research on current stuff a week ago.

But my current laptop has bit the dust when it comes to gaming and I want to get off the ground asap as well.

Forgive me while I get my bearings.

This post was edited on 6/6/13 at 9:44 pm

Posted by LSU Coyote

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:43 pm to stout

quote:
Blue keeps telling him to get a 2011 because 1155 is dead he says. Not sure why he isn't doing Hazwell.

I rather invest in a new chipset. He will have a lot of good board options with all the bells and whistles.

Posted by LSU Coyote

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:45 pm to stout

quote:
Are you going to OC right away? If so I would look into this or something similar. I ordered the H70 today but I only have a mid tower. If I had the room like you do I would get the H110 until I did a full loop.

Great price there. That are a H100 would work great.

Remember more surface area = better cooling.

Posted by stout

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:47 pm to Pendulum

No biggie. I learn something new everyday about hardware from this board. There are plenty of people here that will steer you in the right direction.

The only thing is everyone has their opinions they will stick with. Ultimately you just have to make up your mind based off of the info you get here and off the net and go for it.

Posted by stout

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:49 pm to LSU Coyote

I agree with you. I would do a new chipset especially if I were dumping that much money into a board and CPU already.

Posted by Pendulum

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:49 pm to stout

Yes, I dropped the cpu from the 3930k with this intention. I guess I should use the room if I insist on having it, you make a good point

ETA:

V.4.0

PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /
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CPU: Intel Core i7-3820 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P9X79 LE ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($224.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($214.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Obsidian Series 800D ATX Full Tower Case ($273.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 1050W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1908.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-06 23:26 EDT-0400)

I might just go with two 7950's instead and then just wait and to buy all new cards when I go to liquid loop.

This post was edited on 6/6/13 at 10:31 pm

Posted by stout

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 9:54 pm to Pendulum

I've never done a full loop so I may be wrong but I think you could always use that radiator set up later when you do one. If so it's not like it's a waste to get it now.

Posted by LSU Coyote

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Posted on 6/6/13 at 10:04 pm to stout

No you wont be able to.