[MEGATHREAD] Personal Computer - Updated builds thanks to Logical Increments

[Brian Smithers]

OK

I picked an Intel processor, will everything work? It's a Ivy Bridge.

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[Tokthree]

Hang on Brian, I'll put a PC together for you.
I'm guessing you're going for a $950-1000 rig?

Edit; Please look over this; http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xkah
It will all work together, it will give you all the gaming power you need and will leave some room for future improvement, all you need to do is pick a case which fits within your budget as I did not want to force my preferences for appearance on you.

I would recommend cases from Xigmatek or Coolermaster personally, make sure you're getting a mid-tower as it's all the room you'll need, check the cases description/specifications to see if it supports long graphics cards.
Two features you'll really want is cable management and tool-free HDD bays, do NOT buy into a case with a window unless you plan to deck it out with LED strips and LED fans at a later date, it is pointless if you do not intend to do such customization

[Brian Smithers]

Hang on Brian, I'll put a PC together for you.
I'm guessing you're going for a $950-1000 rig?

Look at page 34 bottom
thats my build. rate it, is the GPU/CPU/MOBO combo good?
this will be my first build, but I've taken apart/rebuilt computers before.

just got $560 towards my build, in the next week more.
Also changed my EVGA 650 Ti 1GB to a EVGA 650 Ti SSC (Super Super Clocked) 2GB

[Tokthree]

Read my edit, I saved some money in some areas and put it towards a better graphics card.
That Rosewill PSU you were buying was an enormous waste of money, as was the 16 GB of RAM, you won't need more than 8GB for at least another year or two

[lcyGamma]

I agree about the PSU, its very expensive and for what, the the LED thing? Up to you man.

[Brian Smithers]

I agree about the PSU, its very expensive and for what, the the LED thing? Up to you man.

I liked it because it was modular and 1300W, because afterwards I'm saving for a gtx 690.
Suggest me a better one I guess.

[Tokthree]

I already did, in the partpicker link I posted.
You will never need a 1300w PSU for a single GPU, no matter how powerful that GPU is

[Brian Smithers]

I already did, in the partpicker link I posted.
You will never need a 1300w PSU for a single GPU, no matter how powerful that GPU is

I decided since I have the money and I will definitely have spare money to spend in the future, that I will be using the PSU I picked out.

Also at least an nvidia/intel rig if you're going to ignore my rig.
Oh and I'll be using the heatsink that comes with the processor. It's easier and I can change in the future.

[PrototypeCow]

I decided since I have the money and I will definitely have spare money to spend in the future, that I will be using the PSU I picked out.

Also at least an nvidia/intel rig if you're going to ignore my rig.

If you have spare money spend it on something else, not the power supply. A 1000 watt one will be enough because a 650w will not power a GTX 690 reliably

[Tokthree]

Brian, all I can say is that you are a fool and I cannot wait until you're poor in the future because you spent all of your money on things you didn't actually need instead of taking advice from people who know what they're loving doing

[SpreadsPlague]

just got $560 towards my build, in the next week more.
Also changed my EVGA 650 Ti 1GB to a EVGA 650 Ti SSC (Super Super Clocked) 2GB

If you're paying more for it that's a waste, OC it yourself with Afterburner.

I decided since I have the money and I will definitely have spare money to spend in the future, that I will be using the PSU I picked out.

Another waste, you don't need 1300w for even a single 690. 800-1000w is more than enough, and cheaper.

[devildogelite]

Brian you have no idea what you're doing. 1300w psu complete waste of money, 650 oc another waste of money,non compatable cpu mobo. You're also ignoring any advice.

[lcyGamma]

1300W power supplies are only used by people with multiple cards and other extravagant setups.

Your computer will probably only draw 300-500w at max.

[Tokthree]

Seriously Brian, you've never put a computer together before and yet you still won't accept a perfectly functional 110% adequate rig from a person who has put together several and learned everything he knows from a brother who has put together even more rigs.
The parts list I put together for you would provide you with all the gaming performance you need and then room to upgrade quite sufficiently if you so desired

[King Leo]

lol Brian.
1300W is enough to pull 3 high end graphics cards. (which you only can benefit from if you have a multi screen setup). If you buy such an expensive and powerfull PSU, I don't understand why you don't invest in more money in the other parts (GPU). I'd recommend this PSU instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011. It's modular, cheaper, nicer (without the flashy lights, imo) and from a respected brand. 850W should be more than enough.

Also, since you want the 3570k, you probably want to overclock. An aftermarket heatsink is recommended for that. The Corsair H100i (water) or Noctua NH-D14 (air) are solid choices.