Author Topic: Evaluate your rig... (Read 26532 times)

Arcmanov · « **on:** July 20, 2013, 09:32:18 PM »

Someone asked me today: 'what would it cost to build a system like yours?' and I had to admit...I really didn't know.

So I set about poring over all my old Amazon invoices to see what I paid for each and every part in use in my current rig,
and what I eventually discovered shocked me. Oh yes...nearly shocked my balls clean off.....

Core system
Cooler Master HAF-X -- 189.63 US
MSI X79A-GD45 8D -- 259.99 US
Intel Core i7 3820 -- 299.99 US
Corsair Vengeance LP 4 x 4GB DDR3-1600 -- 500.00 TT (purchased locally)
2 x EVGA GeForce GTX 770 -- 839.98 US
Cooler Master Silent Pro M 1000W -- 1500.00 TT (estimated, purchased locally)
Asus Xonar DX -- 80.23 US

Liquid cooling kit (including coolant)
XSPC Rasa 750 RX360 -- 232.84 US

Fans
NZXT Sentry Mesh -- 24.99 US
2 x G.Skill Turbulence II FTB-3500C5-D -- 42.00 US
3 x Scythe Gentle Typhoon D1225C12B9AP-30 (120mm) -- 68.85 US
NZXT FX140LB (140mm) -- 18.99 US
BitFenix Spectre Pro BFF-LPRO-23030B-RP (230mm) -- 22.95 US
Cooler Master MegaFlow R4-LUS-07AR-GP (200mm) -- 13.80 US

Drives
Corsair Force Series 3 CSSD-F120GB3 (120GB) -- 166.49 US
Mushkin Enhanced Chronos MKNSSDCR240GB (240GB) -- 179.99 US
2 x Western Digital WD Blue WD5000AAKS (500GB) -- 110.02 US
Toshiba DT01ACA100 (1000GB) -- 69.95 US

Peripherals
Crossover 27Q LED-P -- 458.00 US
Logitech G15 v2 -- 79.99 US
Logitech G700s -- 95.24 US
Logitech Z5300 -- 300.00 TT (purchased locally, used)
Razer Destructor -- 35.98 US
Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver -- 33.99 US
Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows -- 35.98 US
Sharkoon Xtatic Pro Real 5.1 -- 139.99 US
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24874.10

Of course this doesn't include the many thousands of dollars in shipping, VAT and Customs duties. Adding that in might push it over 30K.

Using the above format, I'd like an idea from other members as to the current value of their complete rig...the whole shebang. Monitor, speakers and all.

Carigamers · « **on:** July 20, 2013, 09:32:18 PM »

captainchris · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2013, 10:47:23 PM »

wow....things add up dont they!

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2013, 11:23:01 PM »

+1 Arc. This is ah epic thread.

Base system

Case: Some random case that was lying around the house $0
Board: MSI Z77A-GD55 $700tt
CPU: i5 3470 $500tt
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus $150tt
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB ( 2 x 4 GB ) $60us ($500tt with shipping)
GPU: EVGA GTX 680 2gb $500us ($3400tt with shipping)
HDD: Velociraptor 10k RPM 300GB (bought 5 years ago) $150us (~$1000 with shipping)
PSU: Corsair Professional Series HX850W $170us ($1200 with shipping)
DVD-RW: $130tt

Total: $7580tt, shipping to tt included.

Who say best bang for buck gaming system!!!

Display: Toshiba 40" LED 1080P. Bought about 2.5 years ago locally, maybe paid around $6500 for it at the time...

Peripherals

Keyboard: G15 $350tt
Mouse: G500 $50us/$450tt
Headset: G35 $90us/$700tt

Total: $1500tt

Storage

2x Western Digital WD Elements 2 TB: $237us (~$1700tt with shipping 3 years ago)

Total: $1700tt

Vengeance · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2013, 12:08:59 AM »

Hmmm...

AMD side:

CPU: AMD Phenom II x6 1100T - $400
Board: Biostar TA990FXE - $950
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2 x 4GB- $300
GPU: Asus Radeon HD 5970 w/waterblock $1700
PSU: Corsair TX750w - $500
HDDS: 2 x Hitachi 1Tb 7200rpm - $800
Cooling system: Laing ddc pump/TT triple rad, primochill red 3/8" tubing/ocz hydroflow cpu block/fittings - $800
Lighting: 1 x 15" Logisys UV CCFL - $60
Sleeving: red/white power supply cable sleeve $100

Peripherals:

Keyboard: Logitech G15 USB $200
Mouse: Anker Wireless Infrared 6 button $110
Speakers: Logitech X-530 $450
Monitor: AOC 19" LED $800
'Case": Custom $300
USB: USB 7 port hub $60

Total: $6730

Intel side:

CPU: Intel Core i7-2600 $500
Board: Gigabyte P67a-ud7-b3 $650
RAM: Supertalent Platinum 1600Mhz 2 x 2Gb + Gold 1600Mhz 2 x 2Gb $400
GPU: Asus radeon 5970 w/waterblock $2100
PSU: Corsair TX750w $900
HDDs: 2 x Hitachi 500Gb 7200rpm $500
Cooling system: TT p500 pump, XSPC RS360 rad, Primochill blue tubing, XSPC cpu block, fittings $900
Lighting: 1 x 15" Logisys UV CCFL $60
Sleeving: blue/white PSU cable sleeving $100
Case: Custom $300

Peripherals:

Keyboard: Logitech G15 USB $100
Mouse: Generic 6 button USB $60
Speakers: Logitech Z-2300 2.1 $740
Monitor: AOC 22" LED $500
USB: USB 7 port hub $60

Total: $7870

Arcmanov · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2013, 03:42:54 AM »

Quote from: LTChineyTT on July 20, 2013, 10:47:23 PM

wow....things add up dont they!

I added it up 3 times.
I STILL can't believe what I got.

If you asked me to guess the value, I'd have said about 13-15K.

Carigamers · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2013, 03:42:54 AM »

Berzerk · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2013, 06:00:50 AM »

hmm shouldn't awesome list his monitor as well? epic thread btw. my rig not worthy for here yet.

Saxito Pau · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2013, 08:53:24 AM »

Interesting, but my accountant will not be pleased with my spending this year...

My Main ITX Computer:
Silverstone Sugo SG05 w/PSU        US$120
Gigabyte H77-WIFI              US$124
Intel Core i5-3450 (used)           US$145
Corsair Vengance 8GB RAM        TT$500
WD Blue 1TB HDD   (RMA'd a 500GB WD BLack) US$108
Sandisk Solid State Cache Drive        US$50
EVGA GTX 650Ti              US$150
120mm Fan replacing stock intake Fan        US$15
Rosewill USB Hub           US$20
IOGear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Adapter     US$12
Broadcom MiniPCI-E wifi card.        US$7
2 xTP-Link Wifi antennae TT$70

TOTAL (assuming US$1 = TT$6.5)        TT$5451.50

My ITX NAS PC
Cooler Master Elite 120           US$50
Intel Q45 Socket 775 Motherboard     US$43
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500           'donated'
2Gb DDR2 RAM              'donated'
Kingwin 5.25 to 3.5 Drive Bay        US$18
4 x Seagate 2TB HDD (1 donated)        TT$1600
Rosewill PCI Slot Cooler        US$6
PC Power & Cooling 400W Modular PSU     US$60
8GB Flash Drive              TT$100

TOTAL (assuming US$1 = TT$6.5)        TT$2850.50

captainchris · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2013, 12:09:24 PM »

i really dont want to do this....

Arcmanov · « **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2013, 01:25:23 PM »

Quote from: Berzerk on July 21, 2013, 06:00:50 AM

... my rig not worthy for here yet.

It's not about that.
I'm trying to get a handle on ballpark-figures to make it easy to recommend a budget for gaming-grade components. It might even help people who have no clue about pricing.

Quote from: LTChineyTT on July 21, 2013, 12:09:24 PM

i really dont want to do this....

I especially want to see what those 'ubermensch' PCs cost to put together.

...in cold, hard TT dollars.

Oblige mih nah.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 | Omega v16 | SwiftKey | Tapatalk 4 Beta

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #9 on:** July 21, 2013, 07:26:08 PM »

hahhaa @ chiney

Epic thread Arc.

The wonderful complexities of being a PC gamer.

Since the question is how much it costs to build a rig like ours, present tense...here are the current pricing for my components.

Asus 26" Monitor: US$250
Logitech MX 500: US$50
Logitech Deluxe Plus Keyboard: $20
Intel Core i7-2600K : $325
16GB DDR3 Memory: $130
ATI 6970: $190
Imitation Alienware case: $45
Gigabyte Z68 Motherboard: $190
Crucial M4 256GB SSD: $210
Seagate 2 Terrabyte HD: $100
Steel Series Mouse Pad: $10

Grand Total of US$1420 + SHVD (Shipping Handling Vat and Duty)

Say about $11,000 all costs considered.

Using the old formula of 10 to 1, my rig would sell for about $14,200 after cost + markup in a typical mom and pop PC shop.

Scary. Very scary.

captainchris · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2013, 08:16:36 PM »

Quote from: Arcmanov on July 21, 2013, 01:25:23 PM

Quote from: Berzerk on July 21, 2013, 06:00:50 AM
... my rig not worthy for here yet.

It's not about that.
I'm trying to get a handle on ballpark-figures to make it easy to recommend a budget for gaming-grade components. It might even help people who have no clue about pricing.

Quote from: LTChineyTT on July 21, 2013, 12:09:24 PM
i really dont want to do this....

I especially want to see what those 'ubermensch' PCs cost to put together. ...in cold, hard TT dollars.

Oblige mih nah.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 | Omega v16 | SwiftKey | Tapatalk 4 Beta

LOL ok... i will do it later

captainchris · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2013, 08:54:52 PM »

I hope your happy ARCMAN!

Prices include shipping

PC Parts:

Corsair 900D = $389 + $175 clearing
Gigabyte x79-UP4 = $230 + $ 40 clearing
Intel 3960x = $800USD + $105 clearing ( insured it )
Corsair XMs3 16GB = $120
x2 GTX 690 = $800 per = $1600
Pc Power and Cooling 1200w = $220
NZXT Cable Sleeved Kit = $100
Phobia PWN Fan splitter board x 2 = $60

Watercooling Parts:

14 XSPC 1/2" x 3/4" Compression Fittings = $110
6 XSPC g1/4 Angles = $30
x2 XSPC RX480mm Rads = $240
Alphacool UT60 120mm Rad = $70
Koolance 380i CPU Block = $80
Primochill Tubing = $30
Swiftech Pump = $85
GPU Blocks = $350
10 Blademaster High Static Pressure fans = $150
AS5 Thermalpaste = $10
400ml Res = $ 70
Various Lighting and Plexi Mod Parts = $100

LG 42" Display = $4500

Total : $32866.00 TTD ( give or take )

:/

/chiney

Arcmanov · « **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2013, 10:19:01 PM »

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2013, 01:16:21 AM »

Redfish · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2013, 01:38:12 AM »

That bright yellow font Arc!!! Lawd have mercy!!

Y'all are some freakin rich mofos......srsly :/

Agokillya · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2013, 08:48:13 AM »

So ummm...dat behemoth of a thing that Messiah building in the other thread. Should I dare ask? :/

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2013, 08:51:25 AM »

lol, I am shuddering at the thought.

No wonder people gravitate to consoles yes.

US$399 and yuh in the game

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2013, 09:15:33 AM »

A Playstation 4 looking like a great next "system" to get yes. Forget this PC thing and save some money.

captainchris · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2013, 09:39:59 AM »

Quote from: Spazosaurus on July 22, 2013, 09:15:33 AM

A Playstation 4 looking like a great next "system" to get yes. Forget this PC thing and save some money.

we already told you what to do with that idea..

go F#*k yourself

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2013, 09:44:54 AM »

hahahahaah yes I was told in great detail where I should put my reproductive organs, in some cases some impossible feats were suggested

Carigamers · « **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2013, 09:44:54 AM »

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