Author Topic: Mez 2k12 Rig (Read 28597 times)

Mez · « **on:** October 25, 2011, 09:14:15 AM »

Aight, So I'm in the market for a snazzy new PC.
Rules of Engagement
I do not need - Case, Keyboard, Mouse (gonna get that ish here)

Specifications: 19+ inch screen
8+ gigs of ram (12 to make me feel speshul)
and an i7 Processor.
an SSD for the OS (Dont need much else, have lots of external storage and I can always purchase a HD later on)

Budget = in the vicinity of $7,500 TT - $10,000

Would love to see some different options and some rationale as to why you chose 1 over the other.

*Parts can be sourced from numerous places online but ideally it would save $ on Shipping if it were a minimum amt of suppliers.

BEGIN! *watches swarm*

Carigamers · « **on:** October 25, 2011, 09:14:15 AM »

Arcmanov · « **Reply #1 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:45:38 AM »

I am at pains to find fault with Hard O/C's choices.

You might want to look at one of
Corsair's Hydro Series CPU coolers, like the H80 or H100.

As for the SSD, look no further than the Crucial M4 128 GB.
It seems like price is not an issue, so have at it.

Swyped from another Galaxy

Mez · « **Reply #2 on:** October 25, 2011, 12:56:23 PM »

What bout a GFX Card OC?
Soundcard?

Where would u suggest sourcing the monitor?

Arcmanov · « **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2011, 01:43:17 PM »

If you buying a GPU right this second, I'd actually recommend a GTX 580. However, for the price of that single 580, you can get two 6950s, but I only mention that because i'm a staunch advocate of 'bang-for-buck'. Still...running multiple video cards brings with it a whole 'nother set of issues....like ensuring that the power-supply you've chosen is sufficient.

A for sound, I can recommend the Asus Xonar DX...optical, as well as analog outputs. Stellar performance for the price.

I mentioned power supply before, but I'll let others tell you about them Corsair PSUs. Really top-notch kit.

Swyped from another Galaxy

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #4 on:** October 25, 2011, 01:47:10 PM »

At that budget, I would go with the GTX580 as well (especially after seeing that Physx vid with Batman)

Wouldn't bother with a sound card though.

I'd put that money into 16GB of memory and the biggest size SSD / LCD affordable.

a 23" LCD is meh

For a gaming rig of that calibre, 26" is the mininum to go

28" would be ideal.

The Asus monitor is still a boss and highly recommended (after about a year+ of stellar service)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236047

(out of stock at that link, but from the reviews speak for themselves)

They have a newer model but 16:9 ratio (1080p instead of 1920x1200 max res...better for movies but less stellar for office productivity)

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VE276Q-27-Inch-Wide-16/dp/B003UT2C4U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1319565028&sr=8-3

If you want your screen to double as a TV you can go with the Samsung Touch of Color range with built in tuner but run the risk of import duties and input lag. Due to it being classed as a TV instead of a PC Monitor.

Carigamers · « **Reply #4 on:** October 25, 2011, 01:47:10 PM »

Mez · « **Reply #5 on:** October 25, 2011, 03:28:09 PM »

Well I have a TV and a long ass HDMI cord so no i wont need the monitor to double as a TV
AND i have limited *height* on the desk i'm going with so the 19-23" is about the max i can go.

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #6 on:** October 25, 2011, 03:36:19 PM »

I'd go with this ssd

I have one and based on my personal experience, it is HIGHLY recommended.

Mez · « **Reply #7 on:** October 28, 2011, 11:12:46 AM »

Yeah ah pumping with ah SSD

Mez · « **Reply #8 on:** November 25, 2011, 02:11:34 AM »

The final loadout on Mez's 2k12 rig purchased last night:

GeForce GTX 580 3Gig Card
Corsair 750 W Modular PSU
Intel i5 2500K Processor
Asus Sabertooth P67 Mobo
Crucial m4 64GB SSD
Corsair Vengeance 16 Gig Ram.

It should be built by Mid December.

hoo-rahh!

Arcmanov · « **Reply #9 on:** November 25, 2011, 02:29:52 AM »

Yesss man, yuh inside.

Consider the Corsair Hydro H60 as your CPU cooler.

A real no frills approach to liquid cooling...on tha cheap, and you can add another fan later
on to increase its efficiency. That is...if your case has the 120 mm fan mount to hold it.

captainchris · « **Reply #10 on:** November 25, 2011, 08:23:21 AM »

oh yes!! looking like a BORSE!

glad to see you took the advice from the guys and went hardcore straight up!!

Mez · « **Reply #11 on:** November 25, 2011, 08:47:09 AM »

Well I think I may need a new case ( the original one was generic but i'm not sure if it would fit.)
and apparently there are CPU coolers available here so i skimped on the extras.

BLUEFANS IWMC!

captainchris · « **Reply #12 on:** November 25, 2011, 10:37:02 AM »

links for wat u speak of?

Mez · « **Reply #13 on:** November 25, 2011, 12:30:30 PM »

Mez · « **Reply #14 on:** November 29, 2011, 08:56:37 AM »

So.. I watching Amazon.. and the only 2 things to have shipped thus far is my Arctic ICe processor goo thing.. and my gfx card.. #notahappycamper..

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #15 on:** November 29, 2011, 09:21:20 AM »

Nice specs. The only thing I would have done differently is to go for at least a 128gb ssd. You'll find that after an OS install and a few programs that you'll be almost out of space. Gonna have to install games on regular hdd.

Doh worry there Mez, they all will come in time. Your biggest concern is that everything not coming in one package, thus driving up the skybox prices as each group of items attract their own freight and customs charges.

Other than that, good times.

Also, I hope you getting Battlefield 3 to run with the boys eh.

VirtueTT · « **Reply #16 on:** November 29, 2011, 09:25:31 AM »

He already has it from Amazon. The only thing he really needs is someone to help him put it together.

Mez · « **Reply #17 on:** November 29, 2011, 02:34:12 PM »

I have the digital download of bf3 already. it waiting on the forking pc to play on... lol

Mez · « **Reply #18 on:** November 29, 2011, 02:37:06 PM »

And My Skybox usually waits for a week before shipping anything. esp in this season.

Mez · « **Reply #19 on:** November 29, 2011, 02:37:37 PM »

And @ the 64 Gig SSD. I can upgrade to a 2nd one at some point but that was all the budget allowed

Carigamers · « **Reply #19 on:** November 29, 2011, 02:37:37 PM »

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