Good enough 3D vision build under $1000 All are components compatible with each other?
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Trying to build a 3D Nvidia vision setup under $1000-$1100. Searching, looking, reading for over a week now and finally decided to get what component to get for my build.

The monitor I will be using is Asus VG236H 23" 2ms 1920x1080.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236092

So far I think the parts below will be sufficient but what do the members here think (the cheaper the part the better it is for my build however it has to play 3D vision in Full HD 1080P):

CPU Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) $220
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115073

EVGA SuperClocked GeForce GTX 570(Fermi) $334
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130622

Motherboard MSI P67A-G45(B3)LGA 1155 Intel P67 ATX $135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130582

Memory G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600 $33
[url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231427]Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL[/url]

HDD SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB SATA 3.0Gb $59
[url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=22-152-185&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=ssd&Page=1#scrollFullInfo]Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive[/url]

Case Rosewill Smart One ATX Mid Tower Computer $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147120

Power Supply CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-850TX 850W SLI Certified (Getting this cuz I might get a 2nd video card, so that will be good enough right?) $135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009

Microsoft windows 7 Home premium $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

TOTAL $1,040 (Includes shipping)

[color="#FF0000"][b]Please let me know if all parts compatible with each other or not and how can I reduce the price even lower?[/b][/color]

Approximate Purchase Date: Within a few days

Parts Not Required: Monitor, nvidia 3d kit

Overclocking: Maybe in the future

SLI: Maybe in the future if I like the 3d Nvidia vision setup
Trying to build a 3D Nvidia vision setup under $1000-$1100. Searching, looking, reading for over a week now and finally decided to get what component to get for my build.



The monitor I will be using is Asus VG236H 23" 2ms 1920x1080.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236092



So far I think the parts below will be sufficient but what do the members here think (the cheaper the part the better it is for my build however it has to play 3D vision in Full HD 1080P):



CPU Intel Core i5-2500 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) $220

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115073



EVGA SuperClocked GeForce GTX 570(Fermi) $334

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130622



Motherboard MSI P67A-G45(B3)LGA 1155 Intel P67 ATX $135

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130582



Memory G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600 $33

Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL



HDD SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB SATA 3.0Gb $59

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive



Case Rosewill Smart One ATX Mid Tower Computer $40

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147120



Power Supply CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-850TX 850W SLI Certified (Getting this cuz I might get a 2nd video card, so that will be good enough right?) $135

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009



Microsoft windows 7 Home premium $100

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986



TOTAL $1,040 (Includes shipping)



Please let me know if all parts compatible with each other or not and how can I reduce the price even lower?



Approximate Purchase Date: Within a few days



Parts Not Required: Monitor, nvidia 3d kit



Overclocking: Maybe in the future



SLI: Maybe in the future if I like the 3d Nvidia vision setup

#1
Posted 09/12/2011 06:13 AM   
Video card seems expensive. May want to research. Fatwallet.com probably a good spot to look first. Look through amazon.com and price compare to it as well. Amazon doesnt charge shipping on most items/tax. Buy a cheap sound card as well(ebay good option). Cause it will sap from mobo(my opinion)

Ebay is your friend as well if u ask me. Windows 7 50ish. instead. If you arent afraid of buying used,(never had a problem I just watch who i buy from) I bought 2 480s 15360 for pretty close to what you buying a 470 for(200 a pop). Cause people are constantly upgradeing video cards used is always great for video cards.(Only piece I'd buy used besides sound card.)

IMPORTANT.For $50 bux buy the better monitor http://www.planaronline.com/product/?id=997-6293-00LF(or even better http://www.planaronline.com/product/?id=997-6161-00LF + 3d vision kit on ebay)

3D vision blog which is the holy grail for a lot of us reviews both monitors
http://3dvision-blog.com/review-of-the-23-planar-sa2311w-3d-vision-ready-lcd-monitor/
http://3dvision-blog.com/review-of-the-asus-vg236he-120hz-3d-capable-lcd-monitor/
http://3dvision-blog.com/testing-the-asus-vg236he-120hz-3d-monitor-it-has-some-input-lag/

Good luck
Video card seems expensive. May want to research. Fatwallet.com probably a good spot to look first. Look through amazon.com and price compare to it as well. Amazon doesnt charge shipping on most items/tax. Buy a cheap sound card as well(ebay good option). Cause it will sap from mobo(my opinion)



Ebay is your friend as well if u ask me. Windows 7 50ish. instead. If you arent afraid of buying used,(never had a problem I just watch who i buy from) I bought 2 480s 15360 for pretty close to what you buying a 470 for(200 a pop). Cause people are constantly upgradeing video cards used is always great for video cards.(Only piece I'd buy used besides sound card.)



IMPORTANT.For $50 bux buy the better monitor http://www.planaronline.com/product/?id=997-6293-00LF(or even better http://www.planaronline.com/product/?id=997-6161-00LF + 3d vision kit on ebay)



3D vision blog which is the holy grail for a lot of us reviews both monitors

http://3dvision-blog.com/review-of-the-23-planar-sa2311w-3d-vision-ready-lcd-monitor/

http://3dvision-blog.com/review-of-the-asus-vg236he-120hz-3d-capable-lcd-monitor/

http://3dvision-blog.com/testing-the-asus-vg236he-120hz-3d-monitor-it-has-some-input-lag/



Good luck

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#2
Posted 09/12/2011 06:38 AM   
[quote name='eqzitara' date='12 September 2011 - 02:38 AM' timestamp='1315809480' post='1291731']
Video card seems expensive. May want to research. Fatwallet.com probably a good spot to look first. Look through amazon.com and price compare to it as well. Amazon doesnt charge shipping on most items/tax. Buy a cheap sound card as well(ebay good option). Cause it will sap from mobo(my opinion)

Ebay is your friend as well if u ask me. Windows 7 50ish. instead.

IMPORTANT.For $50 bux buy the better monitor http://www.planaronline.com/product/?id=997-6293-00LF(or even better http://www.planaronline.com/product/?id=997-6161-00LF + 3d vision kit on ebay)

3D vision blog which is the holy grail for a lot of us reviews both monitors
http://3dvision-blog.com/review-of-the-23-planar-sa2311w-3d-vision-ready-lcd-monitor/
http://3dvision-blog.com/review-of-the-asus-vg236he-120hz-3d-capable-lcd-monitor/

Good luck
[/quote]

Thanks for the quick reply!

However, is it possible that you can tell me if all components are compatible with each other or not?

(the reason I am getting that monitor because of the glossy screen and I like that. I will try ebay and amazon as you suggested)
[quote name='eqzitara' date='12 September 2011 - 02:38 AM' timestamp='1315809480' post='1291731']

Video card seems expensive. May want to research. Fatwallet.com probably a good spot to look first. Look through amazon.com and price compare to it as well. Amazon doesnt charge shipping on most items/tax. Buy a cheap sound card as well(ebay good option). Cause it will sap from mobo(my opinion)



Ebay is your friend as well if u ask me. Windows 7 50ish. instead.



IMPORTANT.For $50 bux buy the better monitor http://www.planaronline.com/product/?id=997-6293-00LF(or even better http://www.planaronline.com/product/?id=997-6161-00LF + 3d vision kit on ebay)



3D vision blog which is the holy grail for a lot of us reviews both monitors

http://3dvision-blog.com/review-of-the-23-planar-sa2311w-3d-vision-ready-lcd-monitor/

http://3dvision-blog.com/review-of-the-asus-vg236he-120hz-3d-capable-lcd-monitor/



Good luck





Thanks for the quick reply!



However, is it possible that you can tell me if all components are compatible with each other or not?



(the reason I am getting that monitor because of the glossy screen and I like that. I will try ebay and amazon as you suggested)

#3
Posted 09/12/2011 06:43 AM   
I'd go for a pre-overclocked bundle on the i5-2500k it should work out roughly the same cost as the MB+CPU+RAM and a little extra on top. Most places I've seen do a stable 4.5GHz overclock on air (in the UK that is). I'd imagine a GTX 570 mildly clocked from factory should be good enough. In all that should last you a good few years.
I'm running an i7-930@4.2GHz and a GTX470@800MHz and they steamroll new titles @1680x1050 res (max res of my Samsung 223BW :( ). Your new proposed rig will be more powerful again so I can't see you having any problems, especially if you go SLI with 2xGTX570's later /shock.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':shock:' /> . I'm in the market for an LG W2363D in the near future and will post on the forums my experience of the setup.
I'd go for a pre-overclocked bundle on the i5-2500k it should work out roughly the same cost as the MB+CPU+RAM and a little extra on top. Most places I've seen do a stable 4.5GHz overclock on air (in the UK that is). I'd imagine a GTX 570 mildly clocked from factory should be good enough. In all that should last you a good few years.

I'm running an i7-930@4.2GHz and a GTX470@800MHz and they steamroll new titles @1680x1050 res (max res of my Samsung 223BW :( ). Your new proposed rig will be more powerful again so I can't see you having any problems, especially if you go SLI with 2xGTX570's later /shock.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':shock:' /> . I'm in the market for an LG W2363D in the near future and will post on the forums my experience of the setup.

#4
Posted 09/12/2011 10:17 AM   
First point, the motherboard mentioned is Crossfire(AMD/ATI) not nividia's SLI so adding an extra graphics card later won't be an option.

I would recommend the Western Digital Black drives over blue, getting a good drive is critical.

Graphic's card is good and so is the brand, but as eqzitara pointed out you want to shop around for that, theirs good competition in the market place in regards to graphics cards.(and the OS)

I take it from what you have written that you have or have already ordered the monitor and 3D vision kit?

You don't mention keyboard, mouse and sound?

If you can give me 24hrs i'll get back to you on the motherboard and some hard-drive options, otherwise the list looks pretty good.
First point, the motherboard mentioned is Crossfire(AMD/ATI) not nividia's SLI so adding an extra graphics card later won't be an option.



I would recommend the Western Digital Black drives over blue, getting a good drive is critical.



Graphic's card is good and so is the brand, but as eqzitara pointed out you want to shop around for that, theirs good competition in the market place in regards to graphics cards.(and the OS)



I take it from what you have written that you have or have already ordered the monitor and 3D vision kit?



You don't mention keyboard, mouse and sound?



If you can give me 24hrs i'll get back to you on the motherboard and some hard-drive options, otherwise the list looks pretty good.

#5
Posted 09/12/2011 11:01 AM   
[quote name='novakanedj' date='12 September 2011 - 06:17 AM' timestamp='1315822661' post='1291783']
I'd go for a pre-overclocked bundle on the i5-2500k it should work out roughly the same cost as the MB+CPU+RAM and a little extra on top. Most places I've seen do a stable 4.5GHz overclock on air (in the UK that is). I'd imagine a GTX 570 mildly clocked from factory should be good enough. In all that should last you a good few years.
I'm running an i7-930@4.2GHz and a GTX470@800MHz and they steamroll new titles @1680x1050 res (max res of my Samsung 223BW :( ). Your new proposed rig will be more powerful again so I can't see you having any problems, especially if you go SLI with 2xGTX570's later /shock.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':shock:' /> . I'm in the market for an LG W2363D in the near future and will post on the forums my experience of the setup.
[/quote]

I checked for pre-OC bundle but none of them had good enough PSU for sli (excedpt cyberpowerpc but it was expensive). So the Psu I select is good enough to power 2 gtx 570 right?
[quote name='novakanedj' date='12 September 2011 - 06:17 AM' timestamp='1315822661' post='1291783']

I'd go for a pre-overclocked bundle on the i5-2500k it should work out roughly the same cost as the MB+CPU+RAM and a little extra on top. Most places I've seen do a stable 4.5GHz overclock on air (in the UK that is). I'd imagine a GTX 570 mildly clocked from factory should be good enough. In all that should last you a good few years.

I'm running an i7-930@4.2GHz and a GTX470@800MHz and they steamroll new titles @1680x1050 res (max res of my Samsung 223BW :( ). Your new proposed rig will be more powerful again so I can't see you having any problems, especially if you go SLI with 2xGTX570's later /shock.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':shock:' /> . I'm in the market for an LG W2363D in the near future and will post on the forums my experience of the setup.





I checked for pre-OC bundle but none of them had good enough PSU for sli (excedpt cyberpowerpc but it was expensive). So the Psu I select is good enough to power 2 gtx 570 right?

#6
Posted 09/12/2011 04:57 PM   
[quote name='malmic-of-tesla' date='12 September 2011 - 07:01 AM' timestamp='1315825271' post='1291788']
First point, the motherboard mentioned is Crossfire(AMD/ATI) not nividia's SLI so adding an extra graphics card later won't be an option.

I would recommend the Western Digital Black drives over blue, getting a good drive is critical.

Graphic's card is good and so is the brand, but as eqzitara pointed out you want to shop around for that, theirs good competition in the market place in regards to graphics cards.(and the OS)

I take it from what you have written that you have or have already ordered the monitor and 3D vision kit?

You don't mention keyboard, mouse and sound?

If you can give me 24hrs i'll get back to you on the motherboard and some hard-drive options, otherwise the list looks pretty good.
[/quote]

Sorry for the detailed answer below, but I hope u answer all as my deadline to buy the PC is today only for various specific reasons! So please reply to some or all that you think need replying:

1. I checked the reviews on the motherboard and it states that the customers did SLI working on this board, so you might be mistaken about that.

2. Is getting a good HDD speed up gaming speed/performance since that is the main thing I will be looking at if I have t switch HDDs. Or does it help for 3d gaming? (I am getting that one since I don't really need much space and its the cheap.)

3. I checked for a cheaper video card from same brand but they were only $5-$7 cheaper so I rather buy from the same place I am buying everything else.

4. Not order yet monitor or kit but I will be getting Asus VG236H 23" 2ms 1920x1080 Full HD 120Hz (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236092), since it has a glossy screen and runs 120Hz. Also, will be getting a wired nvidia kit.

5. Don't know yet which keyboard, mouse I should get. Have any suggestions? Also, isn't the sound on the motherboard (THX TruStudio PRO) good enough for gaming and music?
[quote name='malmic-of-tesla' date='12 September 2011 - 07:01 AM' timestamp='1315825271' post='1291788']

First point, the motherboard mentioned is Crossfire(AMD/ATI) not nividia's SLI so adding an extra graphics card later won't be an option.



I would recommend the Western Digital Black drives over blue, getting a good drive is critical.



Graphic's card is good and so is the brand, but as eqzitara pointed out you want to shop around for that, theirs good competition in the market place in regards to graphics cards.(and the OS)



I take it from what you have written that you have or have already ordered the monitor and 3D vision kit?



You don't mention keyboard, mouse and sound?



If you can give me 24hrs i'll get back to you on the motherboard and some hard-drive options, otherwise the list looks pretty good.





Sorry for the detailed answer below, but I hope u answer all as my deadline to buy the PC is today only for various specific reasons! So please reply to some or all that you think need replying:



1. I checked the reviews on the motherboard and it states that the customers did SLI working on this board, so you might be mistaken about that.



2. Is getting a good HDD speed up gaming speed/performance since that is the main thing I will be looking at if I have t switch HDDs. Or does it help for 3d gaming? (I am getting that one since I don't really need much space and its the cheap.)



3. I checked for a cheaper video card from same brand but they were only $5-$7 cheaper so I rather buy from the same place I am buying everything else.



4. Not order yet monitor or kit but I will be getting Asus VG236H 23" 2ms 1920x1080 Full HD 120Hz (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236092), since it has a glossy screen and runs 120Hz. Also, will be getting a wired nvidia kit.



5. Don't know yet which keyboard, mouse I should get. Have any suggestions? Also, isn't the sound on the motherboard (THX TruStudio PRO) good enough for gaming and music?

#7
Posted 09/12/2011 05:07 PM   
[quote name='bobetsatonez' date='12 September 2011 - 05:57 PM' timestamp='1315846667' post='1291880']
I checked for pre-OC bundle but none of them had good enough PSU for sli (excedpt cyberpowerpc but it was expensive). So the Psu I select is good enough to power 2 gtx 570 right?
[/quote]

By bundle I mean it just comes with the Motherboard, Processor, RAM and CPU Heatsink. You have to buy a PSU separate, probably in the range of 850-1000W with high efficiency for SLI on Fermi based graphics cards. Just checked newegg and they don't seem to offer this service. Does it have to be bought from newegg?
[quote name='bobetsatonez' date='12 September 2011 - 05:57 PM' timestamp='1315846667' post='1291880']

I checked for pre-OC bundle but none of them had good enough PSU for sli (excedpt cyberpowerpc but it was expensive). So the Psu I select is good enough to power 2 gtx 570 right?





By bundle I mean it just comes with the Motherboard, Processor, RAM and CPU Heatsink. You have to buy a PSU separate, probably in the range of 850-1000W with high efficiency for SLI on Fermi based graphics cards. Just checked newegg and they don't seem to offer this service. Does it have to be bought from newegg?

#8
Posted 09/12/2011 05:35 PM   
[quote name='novakanedj' date='12 September 2011 - 01:35 PM' timestamp='1315848942' post='1291891']
By bundle I mean it just comes with the Motherboard, Processor, RAM and CPU Heatsink. You have to buy a PSU separate, probably in the range of 850-1000W with high efficiency for SLI on Fermi based graphics cards. Just checked newegg and they don't seem to offer this service. Does it have to be bought from newegg?
[/quote]

It can be any place that accept billmelater (circuitcity, buy.com, ecost, walmart, etc):
https://shopping.billmelater.com/stores/electronics?conversationId=4689754
[quote name='novakanedj' date='12 September 2011 - 01:35 PM' timestamp='1315848942' post='1291891']

By bundle I mean it just comes with the Motherboard, Processor, RAM and CPU Heatsink. You have to buy a PSU separate, probably in the range of 850-1000W with high efficiency for SLI on Fermi based graphics cards. Just checked newegg and they don't seem to offer this service. Does it have to be bought from newegg?





It can be any place that accept billmelater (circuitcity, buy.com, ecost, walmart, etc):

https://shopping.billmelater.com/stores/electronics?conversationId=4689754

#9
Posted 09/12/2011 06:03 PM   
No one's going to bother to point out he's buying triple channeled RAM for a dual channel motherboard?

Well, I will... you're buying triple channeled RAM for a dual channel motherboard.

You could spend 8 dollars more on 8GB:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424

Or you could spend 10 dollars less on 4GB:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253

Either way, you'll need to choose different RAM. Triple channel RAM won't work with that motherboard.
No one's going to bother to point out he's buying triple channeled RAM for a dual channel motherboard?



Well, I will... you're buying triple channeled RAM for a dual channel motherboard.



You could spend 8 dollars more on 8GB:



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424



Or you could spend 10 dollars less on 4GB:



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253



Either way, you'll need to choose different RAM. Triple channel RAM won't work with that motherboard.

#10
Posted 09/12/2011 11:22 PM   
[quote name='malmic-of-tesla' date='12 September 2011 - 06:01 AM' timestamp='1315825271' post='1291788']First point, the motherboard mentioned is Crossfire(AMD/ATI) not nividia's SLI so adding an extra graphics card later won't be an option.[/quote]

[quote name='bobetsatonez' date='12 September 2011 - 12:07 PM' timestamp='1315847240' post='1291883']1. I checked the reviews on the motherboard and it states that the customers did SLI working on this board, so you might be mistaken about that.[/quote]

You are correct, bobetsatonez, your motherboard WILL support SLI. I've never seen a motherboard that was exclusive to one or the other, but that being said, the motherboard you chose has SLI listed in it's product description. I don't know where malmic got the idea it wouldn't work?

[quote name='bobetsatonez' date='12 September 2011 - 12:07 PM' timestamp='1315847240' post='1291883']2. Is getting a good HDD speed up gaming speed/performance since that is the main thing I will be looking at if I have t switch HDDs. Or does it help for 3d gaming? (I am getting that one since I don't really need much space and its the cheap.)[/quote]

Your hard drive selection does play a role in gaming performance, specifically with initial load times and, depending on how much RAM you have, load times in game.

If you go with an 8GB RAM option then your hard drive will only affect your initial load times. WD Blacks are solid hard drives, I've had one for a few years and would buy one again in a heart beat. Long lasting, well priced, and good performance for a budget hard drive.

You can also benefit performance by buying multiple hard drives. I've kept my OS on a different hard drive for years now (it's currently on an SSD). Having a hard drive dedicated to your games and not having to serve the OS at all can really help response time.

[quote name='bobetsatonez' date='12 September 2011 - 12:07 PM' timestamp='1315847240' post='1291883']5. Don't know yet which keyboard, mouse I should get. Have any suggestions? Also, isn't the sound on the motherboard (THX TruStudio PRO) good enough for gaming and music?[/quote]

Your mb sound will probably be fine (I think adding a sound card would make your PCI area bit cramped, especially if you get 2 GPU's in the future), but do you have speakers/headphones? That's an important consideration.

As for mouse, I'd recommend a Logitech G500. It's a quality mouse with different sensitivity profiles (saved to the mouse, not to the computer), weights, excellent thumb button placement (I use my thumb button for push-to-talk on VoIP software like vent or team speak, makes a huge difference when you can chat with friends/team mates while playing a game without interfering with mouse movement or keyboard actions).

[quote name='novakanedj' date='12 September 2011 - 12:35 PM' timestamp='1315848942' post='1291891']
By bundle I mean it just comes with the Motherboard, Processor, RAM and CPU Heatsink. You have to buy a PSU separate, probably in the range of 850-1000W with high efficiency for SLI on Fermi based graphics cards. Just checked newegg and they don't seem to offer this service. Does it have to be bought from newegg?[/quote]

The PSU bobetsatonez listed in the initial post will be fine.

The important things to not, bobetsatonez, is that you have 70A on your GPU connectors. The 570 SC from EVGA is rated to require about 35A but this is a gross exaggeration. My SC 570 is running on a split +12V rail that can only deliver 28A and it runs fine, even when it's throttled. It's likely the high ampere requirement is listed in case someone buys a low quality power supply or, like your power supply, is running a single +12V rail. Since my PSU is of good make (an Antec) and has a three way split of the +12V rail, with a dedicated rail for the GPU, the higher ampere requirement is fine for me.

Running 2 570 SC's in SLI, you probably won't hit even a 60A power drawl for the GPU's.
[quote name='malmic-of-tesla' date='12 September 2011 - 06:01 AM' timestamp='1315825271' post='1291788']First point, the motherboard mentioned is Crossfire(AMD/ATI) not nividia's SLI so adding an extra graphics card later won't be an option.



[quote name='bobetsatonez' date='12 September 2011 - 12:07 PM' timestamp='1315847240' post='1291883']1. I checked the reviews on the motherboard and it states that the customers did SLI working on this board, so you might be mistaken about that.



You are correct, bobetsatonez, your motherboard WILL support SLI. I've never seen a motherboard that was exclusive to one or the other, but that being said, the motherboard you chose has SLI listed in it's product description. I don't know where malmic got the idea it wouldn't work?



[quote name='bobetsatonez' date='12 September 2011 - 12:07 PM' timestamp='1315847240' post='1291883']2. Is getting a good HDD speed up gaming speed/performance since that is the main thing I will be looking at if I have t switch HDDs. Or does it help for 3d gaming? (I am getting that one since I don't really need much space and its the cheap.)



Your hard drive selection does play a role in gaming performance, specifically with initial load times and, depending on how much RAM you have, load times in game.



If you go with an 8GB RAM option then your hard drive will only affect your initial load times. WD Blacks are solid hard drives, I've had one for a few years and would buy one again in a heart beat. Long lasting, well priced, and good performance for a budget hard drive.



You can also benefit performance by buying multiple hard drives. I've kept my OS on a different hard drive for years now (it's currently on an SSD). Having a hard drive dedicated to your games and not having to serve the OS at all can really help response time.



[quote name='bobetsatonez' date='12 September 2011 - 12:07 PM' timestamp='1315847240' post='1291883']5. Don't know yet which keyboard, mouse I should get. Have any suggestions? Also, isn't the sound on the motherboard (THX TruStudio PRO) good enough for gaming and music?



Your mb sound will probably be fine (I think adding a sound card would make your PCI area bit cramped, especially if you get 2 GPU's in the future), but do you have speakers/headphones? That's an important consideration.



As for mouse, I'd recommend a Logitech G500. It's a quality mouse with different sensitivity profiles (saved to the mouse, not to the computer), weights, excellent thumb button placement (I use my thumb button for push-to-talk on VoIP software like vent or team speak, makes a huge difference when you can chat with friends/team mates while playing a game without interfering with mouse movement or keyboard actions).



[quote name='novakanedj' date='12 September 2011 - 12:35 PM' timestamp='1315848942' post='1291891']

By bundle I mean it just comes with the Motherboard, Processor, RAM and CPU Heatsink. You have to buy a PSU separate, probably in the range of 850-1000W with high efficiency for SLI on Fermi based graphics cards. Just checked newegg and they don't seem to offer this service. Does it have to be bought from newegg?



The PSU bobetsatonez listed in the initial post will be fine.



The important things to not, bobetsatonez, is that you have 70A on your GPU connectors. The 570 SC from EVGA is rated to require about 35A but this is a gross exaggeration. My SC 570 is running on a split +12V rail that can only deliver 28A and it runs fine, even when it's throttled. It's likely the high ampere requirement is listed in case someone buys a low quality power supply or, like your power supply, is running a single +12V rail. Since my PSU is of good make (an Antec) and has a three way split of the +12V rail, with a dedicated rail for the GPU, the higher ampere requirement is fine for me.



Running 2 570 SC's in SLI, you probably won't hit even a 60A power drawl for the GPU's.

#11
Posted 09/12/2011 11:38 PM   
You need an aftermarket CPU cooler. The stock cooler sold with the CPU will not cut it and you'll have to underclock your processor to keep from damaging it.

You'll have to shop around for an after market CPU cooler that you like and will fit with your motherboard and case size (some large CPU coolers can block PCI or RAM slots - stick to RAM that doesn't have a heat sink to avoid potential issues there).

This is just my personal opinion but, why skimp out on the case?

You're going to put 1,000 dollars of parts into a 50 dollar case?

You realize that, in 4 years, you'll be throwing the 1,000 dollars in parts away, but you'll still be using that 50 dollar case right?

Your case is the BEST investment you're making. It's the one thing that is going to last as you upgrade your computer. Of ANY part you buy for your computer, the case is the component that gives you the most bang for your buck.

120mm fans aren't bad, but there certainly nothing special.

If you plan to SLI, you really want a case that can move air (and probably a case that will run quiet). I'd recommend checking out the Cooler Master HAF series. They sport 3 230mm fans and a single 150mm fan. They're full size cases and will support extended ATX motherboards (as apposed to a mid size case like you chose which will only fit mini and regular ATX motherboards). They also come with front USB 3.0 slots, so you'll have the convenience of being able to hook your USB 3.0 devices up in the front of your case rather than in the back via the motherboard.

The best part is, 4 years from now when you've built a brand new computer, you can put that brand new computer into the same case and know that it will run cool and quiet.
You need an aftermarket CPU cooler. The stock cooler sold with the CPU will not cut it and you'll have to underclock your processor to keep from damaging it.



You'll have to shop around for an after market CPU cooler that you like and will fit with your motherboard and case size (some large CPU coolers can block PCI or RAM slots - stick to RAM that doesn't have a heat sink to avoid potential issues there).



This is just my personal opinion but, why skimp out on the case?



You're going to put 1,000 dollars of parts into a 50 dollar case?



You realize that, in 4 years, you'll be throwing the 1,000 dollars in parts away, but you'll still be using that 50 dollar case right?



Your case is the BEST investment you're making. It's the one thing that is going to last as you upgrade your computer. Of ANY part you buy for your computer, the case is the component that gives you the most bang for your buck.



120mm fans aren't bad, but there certainly nothing special.



If you plan to SLI, you really want a case that can move air (and probably a case that will run quiet). I'd recommend checking out the Cooler Master HAF series. They sport 3 230mm fans and a single 150mm fan. They're full size cases and will support extended ATX motherboards (as apposed to a mid size case like you chose which will only fit mini and regular ATX motherboards). They also come with front USB 3.0 slots, so you'll have the convenience of being able to hook your USB 3.0 devices up in the front of your case rather than in the back via the motherboard.



The best part is, 4 years from now when you've built a brand new computer, you can put that brand new computer into the same case and know that it will run cool and quiet.

#12
Posted 09/12/2011 11:48 PM   
[quote name='ialsoagree' date='12 September 2011 - 07:22 PM' timestamp='1315869748' post='1292024']
No one's going to bother to point out he's buying triple channeled RAM for a dual channel motherboard?

Well, I will... you're buying triple channeled RAM for a dual channel motherboard.

You could spend 8 dollars more on 8GB:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424

Or you could spend 10 dollars less on 4GB:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253

Either way, you'll need to choose different RAM. Triple channel RAM won't work with that motherboard.
[/quote]

I choose this ram (still compatible right), since its faster:

Memory G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600 $33
[url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231427]Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL[/url]
[quote name='ialsoagree' date='12 September 2011 - 07:22 PM' timestamp='1315869748' post='1292024']

No one's going to bother to point out he's buying triple channeled RAM for a dual channel motherboard?



Well, I will... you're buying triple channeled RAM for a dual channel motherboard.



You could spend 8 dollars more on 8GB:



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424



Or you could spend 10 dollars less on 4GB:



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253



Either way, you'll need to choose different RAM. Triple channel RAM won't work with that motherboard.





I choose this ram (still compatible right), since its faster:



Memory G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600 $33

Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL

#13
Posted 09/13/2011 12:55 AM   
[quote name='ialsoagree' date='12 September 2011 - 07:38 PM' timestamp='1315870720' post='1292034']
Your hard drive selection does play a role in gaming performance, specifically with initial load times and, depending on how much RAM you have, load times in game.

If you go with an 8GB RAM option then your hard drive will only affect your initial load times. WD Blacks are solid hard drives, I've had one for a few years and would buy one again in a heart beat. Long lasting, well priced, and good performance for a budget hard drive.

You can also benefit performance by buying multiple hard drives. I've kept my OS on a different hard drive for years now (it's currently on an SSD). Having a hard drive dedicated to your games and not having to serve the OS at all can really help response time.

Your mb sound will probably be fine (I think adding a sound card would make your PCI area bit cramped, especially if you get 2 GPU's in the future), but do you have speakers/headphones? That's an important consideration.
[/quote]

Okay thanks for much needed help.

However, I just ran into this delimma: which HDD to get:

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=22-152-185&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=ssd&Page=1#scrollFullInfo


Western Digital Caviar Black WD7502AAEX 750GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=22-136-794&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=32mb#scrollFullInfo

Also, will be using 7.1 speakers.
[quote name='ialsoagree' date='12 September 2011 - 07:38 PM' timestamp='1315870720' post='1292034']

Your hard drive selection does play a role in gaming performance, specifically with initial load times and, depending on how much RAM you have, load times in game.



If you go with an 8GB RAM option then your hard drive will only affect your initial load times. WD Blacks are solid hard drives, I've had one for a few years and would buy one again in a heart beat. Long lasting, well priced, and good performance for a budget hard drive.



You can also benefit performance by buying multiple hard drives. I've kept my OS on a different hard drive for years now (it's currently on an SSD). Having a hard drive dedicated to your games and not having to serve the OS at all can really help response time.



Your mb sound will probably be fine (I think adding a sound card would make your PCI area bit cramped, especially if you get 2 GPU's in the future), but do you have speakers/headphones? That's an important consideration.





Okay thanks for much needed help.



However, I just ran into this delimma: which HDD to get:



SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=22-152-185&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=ssd&Page=1#scrollFullInfo





Western Digital Caviar Black WD7502AAEX 750GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=22-136-794&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=32mb#scrollFullInfo



Also, will be using 7.1 speakers.

#14
Posted 09/13/2011 01:01 AM   
[quote name='ialsoagree' date='12 September 2011 - 07:48 PM' timestamp='1315871314' post='1292040']
You need an aftermarket CPU cooler. The stock cooler sold with the CPU will not cut it and you'll have to underclock your processor to keep from damaging it.

You'll have to shop around for an after market CPU cooler that you like and will fit with your motherboard and case size (some large CPU coolers can block PCI or RAM slots - stick to RAM that doesn't have a heat sink to avoid potential issues there).

This is just my personal opinion but, why skimp out on the case?

You're going to put 1,000 dollars of parts into a 50 dollar case?

You realize that, in 4 years, you'll be throwing the 1,000 dollars in parts away, but you'll still be using that 50 dollar case right?

Your case is the BEST investment you're making. It's the one thing that is going to last as you upgrade your computer. Of ANY part you buy for your computer, the case is the component that gives you the most bang for your buck.

120mm fans aren't bad, but there certainly nothing special.

If you plan to SLI, you really want a case that can move air (and probably a case that will run quiet). I'd recommend checking out the Cooler Master HAF series. They sport 3 230mm fans and a single 150mm fan. They're full size cases and will support extended ATX motherboards (as apposed to a mid size case like you chose which will only fit mini and regular ATX motherboards). They also come with front USB 3.0 slots, so you'll have the convenience of being able to hook your USB 3.0 devices up in the front of your case rather than in the back via the motherboard.

The best part is, 4 years from now when you've built a brand new computer, you can put that brand new computer into the same case and know that it will run cool and quiet.
[/quote]

In 4 years I will just get another case, since right now i cannot justify spending over $60 on a case. Besides I will mostly likely add 2 more fans on the case I am buying so that will be enough to cool down 2 gtx 570 Super OC cards, right?
[quote name='ialsoagree' date='12 September 2011 - 07:48 PM' timestamp='1315871314' post='1292040']

You need an aftermarket CPU cooler. The stock cooler sold with the CPU will not cut it and you'll have to underclock your processor to keep from damaging it.



You'll have to shop around for an after market CPU cooler that you like and will fit with your motherboard and case size (some large CPU coolers can block PCI or RAM slots - stick to RAM that doesn't have a heat sink to avoid potential issues there).



This is just my personal opinion but, why skimp out on the case?



You're going to put 1,000 dollars of parts into a 50 dollar case?



You realize that, in 4 years, you'll be throwing the 1,000 dollars in parts away, but you'll still be using that 50 dollar case right?



Your case is the BEST investment you're making. It's the one thing that is going to last as you upgrade your computer. Of ANY part you buy for your computer, the case is the component that gives you the most bang for your buck.



120mm fans aren't bad, but there certainly nothing special.



If you plan to SLI, you really want a case that can move air (and probably a case that will run quiet). I'd recommend checking out the Cooler Master HAF series. They sport 3 230mm fans and a single 150mm fan. They're full size cases and will support extended ATX motherboards (as apposed to a mid size case like you chose which will only fit mini and regular ATX motherboards). They also come with front USB 3.0 slots, so you'll have the convenience of being able to hook your USB 3.0 devices up in the front of your case rather than in the back via the motherboard.



The best part is, 4 years from now when you've built a brand new computer, you can put that brand new computer into the same case and know that it will run cool and quiet.





In 4 years I will just get another case, since right now i cannot justify spending over $60 on a case. Besides I will mostly likely add 2 more fans on the case I am buying so that will be enough to cool down 2 gtx 570 Super OC cards, right?

#15
Posted 09/13/2011 01:10 AM   
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