[VB_WhiplashJC]

Drop the 2600 to a 2500 and you're sweet.

Crucial m4 should be cheaper (and better on a SATAIII port) if you get it shipped from Amazon.

If you're not overclocking the cooler that comes with the CPU is fine.

Could drop the GPU down to a 560ti 448 special edition for not too much loss of performance.

One thing to check is if you have enough clearance for the RAM heatsinks beneath the cooler. The D14 is massive.

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	NOM:	crucial make good ssd's. d14 is massive but g-skill ram fits fine with it
	TCPLemminks:

[Mayo]

i7 2600k
Asus P8Z68
G.skill 8G Ripjaw 1333
ASUS GTX 570
Tt FRIO OCK Cooler
LGE BluRay Combo
Corsair Force 3 120GB SSD
Thermaltake Toughpower XT 775w PSU (875w if u wish)
Thermaltake Chaser MK-I case or Overseer RX-I case

Agree mostly with Pet, changed a couple of things though
(You don't even need 8g of RAM imo)

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TCPLemminks:

Was wondering when the Tt product placement was coming^^

[NOM]

http://www.umart.com.au/newindex28.p...id=2&sid=29891
this is a little bit cheeper. if you don't want a window. love NZXT

Bit Fenix are ok. But the USB, audio ports on the front are pretty blegh (have had this case for 5 months)
plus voltage problems with the pce slots on the case and the painted MB screws (when i put all te shizz together. and the hardrive bay isn't too flash either (for my ssd) it is on an angle (but it still holds it pretty good, haha) They are pretty cheep for the design though, but I wouldn't really recommend it unless you really want to cut down on price.

http://www.umart.com.au/newindex28.p...id=5&sid=75281
I have this SSD, it more than enough to boot 7. Have about 10gb worth of junk in my downloads folder. and i still have plenty of room.

SSD's arn't that great with games. Most of them load at the same rate or slightly higher rate than a regular HDD. Tried it on SC2

LOL JUST REALIZED YOU FORGOT A PSU WHICH IS REALLY IMPORTANT
most decent cases don't come with one.

http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=5112
these have modular cables so you don't have left over cable hanging around and it looks cleaner.

if not i'd suggest the one i have.
http://www.umart.com.au/newindex28.p...id=2&sid=28019
Although i could downgrade (because i have a 2500k and a 560 ti) still got a bigger powersupply to be able to overclock and add heaps more stuff in later on.

:P Don't need 16gb of RAM, just try 8gb first and if you feel like you need more add it in later.
just note that you will need 64bit to be able to run more than 4gb

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TCPLemminks:

I was looking at that while browsing and wondering what it was, thanks

[Antel0pe]

Don't get the Noctua Cooler. You won't be overclocking so you'll just end up with a damn loud cooler. For for something quiet. Try the Corsair H50. It's pretty damn quiet and looks good in a case.

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TCPLemminks:

Thanks noted

[TCPLemminks]

Alright I updated the OP with new suggestions and new price. Added speakers and PSU to the calculation. I also decided to forgo the SSD for my initial build because if I understand what everyone's been saying, it doesn't make much of a different gaming. However if I notice some lag pooping up when I open programmes I might just go out and get 1.

Down graded the sound card to a 5.1 channel because the speakers I'm planning to use are apparently only 2.1 CH if I'm reading that correctly.

Now since I won't be planning on overclocking yet, do I need to buy a Cooler right now?

Also Antelope I could find a shop that stocks the Corsair H50.

[EveTechtron]

Does anyone know what a good SSD and HDD setup is,
I current have my ssd with my OS with programs + bf3
and my hdd has other games + downlods + etc....
But its very unorganized

[NOM]

Originally Posted by Evetechtron

Does anyone know what a good SSD and HDD setup is,
I current have my ssd with my OS with programs + bf3
and my hdd has other games + downlods + etc....
But its very unorganized

My Hard Drive setup is
60gb ssd (os, chrome, system programs, and temp downloads (i sort them on my 1.5tb whenever i'm in the mood))
500gb hdd (programs/games)
1.5 TB hdd (downloads)
it's really unorganized in my 1.5tb drive but at least all the other ones are

Originally Posted by TCPLemminks

Down graded the sound card to a 5.1 channel because the speakers I'm planning to use are apparently only 2.1 CH if I'm reading that correctly.

Now since I won't be planning on overclocking yet, do I need to buy a Cooler right now?

Also Antelope I could find a shop that stocks the Corsair H50.

H50's arn't as common (think there discontinued) but H60 are very similar (these are easier to assemble)

But yea downgrading the sound is fine. might as well use as many ports as you need. 5.1. speakers are fairly priced. 7.1 is pretty expensive though. It'll kinda be a waste not using over 1/2 the ports

With stuff like coolers imo should be bought after you have at least tried your pc and know what it can and can't do, if you feel like it needs to improve, by all means upgrade. :P could save a fair bit in the long run.

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TCPLemminks:

kk thxs

[TCPLemminks]

can't give rep to NOM..................
Added the total cost without cooler and SSD.

Btw will I also need a network card?

[breadfan]

Originally Posted by TCPLemminks

can't give rep to NOM..................
Added the total cost without cooler and SSD.

Btw will I also need a network card?

Your motherboard with have a gigabit network port, you will need to buy a wireless card if you want that

The cooler is about heat, I personally wouldn't skimp on it because stock intel coolers are woeful, and even with a small risk that something will totally fry, it would be expensive. I don't know if I'd consider speakers - that's something I'd make a down the road purchase. For now, won't you want to use a headset most of the time? This way instead of getting some crappy set of speakers, you can do some research later, put a bit more money in and have a much nicer end result.

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TCPLemminks:

yeah don't think I do thanks

[TCPLemminks]

Well I do use headphones sometimes, but that's usually when I'm skyping with a friend and playing at the same time (skype chat through headphones, game sound through speakers). My ears get too stuffy when I play with headphones on so I prefer not too. Especially since it's very hot where my room is and My grandma's a nazi who wouldn't let me turn the A/C on.

Can anyone else not click on the page navigation (page 1 of 2) at the top of page 1?

[Antel0pe]

Get a Coolermaster Hyper 612 for your PC then. It's pretty silent and it'll keep your un-overclocked cpu cool . Also if you want ultimate silence, get a Coolermaster Silencio. Looks really sleek and it's good.

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TCPLemminks:

[FvRelimzkE]

Originally Posted by VB_WhiplashJC

Drop the 2600 to a 2500 and you're sweet.

Crucial m4 should be cheaper (and better on a SATAIII port) if you get it shipped from Amazon.

If you're not overclocking the cooler that comes with the CPU is fine.

Could drop the GPU down to a 560ti 448 special edition for not too much loss of performance.

One thing to check is if you have enough clearance for the RAM heatsinks beneath the cooler. The D14 is massive.

I pretty much agree with this post.
It sounds like you don't actually need a SSD though, Lemminks. I recommend trying out your PC first, and if you REAAAALLY need to open enormous programs faster, or load a giant game like BF3 fast then you should consider investing in one. They're just not worth the money.

Also, dropping from the GTX570 to a GTX560ti is a worthwhile option if you want to save some money. From the review benchmarks I did on the cards, the GTX560ti generally outperforms the 570 in terms of shader processing, but the 570 still does come out about 13% on top in raw processing power.

As everyone else said, if you don't plan on overclocking then simply don't get an aftermarket cooler.

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TCPLemminks:

[[TA]LoSt]

Originally Posted by Evetechtron

Does anyone know what a good SSD and HDD setup is,
I current have my ssd with my OS with programs + bf3
and my hdd has other games + downlods + etc....
But its very unorganized

I pretty much have my OS + Basic Programs like iTunes, Skype, Chrome etc. just programs that don't take up too much space and you have the space to put them on. I don't put any games on my SSD but that's because it's not big enough. ^_^

[Mayo]

Of course I put in Tt in mine.

We are spending thousands of dollars in SEA SC2 eSports, gotta do my part

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	TAminimat:	:)
	TCPLemminks:	added the Tt PSU to make you happy^^

[EveTechtron]

Originally Posted by [TA]LoSt

I pretty much have my OS + Basic Programs like iTunes, Skype, Chrome etc. just programs that don't take up too much space and you have the space to put them on. I don't put any games on my SSD but that's because it's not big enough. ^_^

Did you just install them on your hdd, without a program files? cause the replay folder is found on my hdd much like other games such as skyrim/bf3/batman. So like ill have two starcraft two folders in the HDD one is the replays one and the other is the installation...

[[TA]LoSt]

Originally Posted by Evetechtron

Did you just install them on your hdd, without a program files? cause the replay folder is found on my hdd much like other games such as skyrim/bf3/batman. So like ill have two starcraft two folders in the HDD one is the replays one and the other is the installation...

My replays folder is in my C: drive (which is my SSD), but the game itself is just in a random 'Games' folder on my HDD.

[EveTechtron]

Did you have to manually do that? or did it install that way?

[TCPLemminks]

Right, considering I don't really have stable internet yet I'm planning to wait until I get stable internet. I might even wait until this Ivy bridge is out and see if that's better to get/prices of other products drop.

[ZCPooSmear]

Intel i5 2500K (This i5 is actually better for gaming due to HT from virtual cores *in i7* it can make it a little choppier. DO NOT get a 2600K unless you plan on doing CAD/rendering etc. its literally a waste of an extra $115 for pretty much an almost unnoticeable difference) $215

GB Z68XP-UD3 $172

GTX570 or 7950 $359/$529

Creative PCI-E X-FI Xtreme Audio $64 (IMHO Motherboards now are more than capable of outputting the same quality audio)

Intel 520 120GB (The Intel 520s are one the best you can get in terms of their reliability/value) - $192

WD BLUE 2x1TB RAID 0 - 2x$105 - $210

16GB(8GBx2) Kit 1333 G-Skill Ripjaws-X $129 (if this is too much then 8GB is $79)

Any DVD drives are fine, there isn't any difference ~$20

For cases I would recommend the Corsair 600T ($200) for this build; but you can go for pretty much anything Mid to Full size

If you want an awesome Dell monitor the Ultrasharps are the BEST. You would probably have to order them from the Dell site. A friend of mine works at Dell gets them for cost price +1% @_@

H80 or H100 depending on what case you get (H100 obviously for full tower cases. H80 Can fit into either)

PSU Corsair HX750 *HX=modular* will be more than enough to run this beast - $188



*Feel free to ask me if you have any technical queries on any of the parts I chose for you

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TCPLemminks:

kk thx

[ZCPooSmear]

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