blockoo
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:23 PM |
I'm wanting to build a custom gaming PC. I've pretty much designated what I want, and I need to know if I'm getting a good deal, if I'm missing something, or if something isn't compatible. I'm not going to post all of the specs for each thing, so you'll have to look them up.
-MOTHERBOARD- Name: ASUS P6T7 WS Supercomputer Motherboard Price: $389.99 Vendor: CompUSA
-CPU- Name: Intel Core i7-2600K Unlocked Processor Price: $329.99 Vendor: CompUSA
-DISK DRIVE- Name: LG GBC-H20N Blu-ray/DVD/CD Drive Price: $51.99 Vendor: Private seller on eBay
-RAM- Name: Komputerbay 16GB 4X 4GB DDR3 DIMM 240 Pin RAM 1866MHz PC3-15000 Desktop Memory Price: $90.00 Vendor: Private seller on eBay
-POWER SUPPLY- Name: Logisys 550W 20+4-pin ATX Power Supply Price: $29.99 Vendor: Private seller on eBay
-CASE- Name: Logisys Optimus II 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Case Price: $55.74 Vendor: Private seller on eBay
-GPU- Name: EVGA 015-P3-1580-AR GeForce GTX 580 Price: $469.99 Vendor: CompUSA
-HDD- Name: Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 2TB Serial ATA Hard Drive Price: $169.99 Vendor: CompUSA
Note: All items are brand new. |
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:28 PM |
i don't think that the motherboard and the cpu are compatible
i7 2600k has lga 1155 socket that motherboard has lga 1366 socket
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also, y u post this on roblox
y not a computers and stuff forum |
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Sorcus
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:29 PM |
Unless you want something to happen, like your computer catching on fire or smoking, I suggest that your PSU to be atleast 650W, Corsair or Antec recommended. I have a 750W one for almost the same configuration.
Also, why the Super Computer Motherboard? it has the wrong socket. A P8P67 Pro would work just as fine for half the price. The processor is ideal. I would say, take the 200 odd dollars that you would save on the motherboard and get RAM at a higher frequency, 2133/2200 MHZ maybe? + upgrade PSU. If you have any cash left, I would try to get a HDD at a higher disk rate.
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blockoo
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:30 PM |
The specs on the motherboard says it supports Intel i7 processors, though :P
I don't know an offsite forum to put this, and even if I did, I don't feel like creating an account right now. |
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walter232
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:33 PM |
What potato said.
CPU socket: LGA1155 Mobo socket: LGA1366 |
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blockoo
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:33 PM |
Alright, I'll change the motherboard:
EVGA 132-GT-E768-KR Intel X58 FTW3 Motherboard |
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blockoo
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:33 PM |
Oops, paid no attention to the socket xD Ignore my last post, I'll find another. |
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blockoo
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:35 PM |
| Arg, all of the good motherboards have the wrong sockets x( |
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nate890
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:36 PM |
"Private seller on eBay"
I would honestly not trust eBay. Unless you want to go through with that chance that the item you're getting from the buying actually works.
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Tenal
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:39 PM |
| They sell 16GB ram cards for that cheap? |
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Tenal
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blockoo
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:42 PM |
I'm making sure that the seller is trustable. The seller I may buy the RAM from has a lifetime warranty on it. I'm getting everything else from another seller, and they both have very high ratings.
Anyway, I'm debating between 2 motherboards:
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z ROG Motherboard - $359.99 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Intel Z68 Board - $219.99
I'm leaning towards the first one, even though it's almost $150 more. |
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:43 PM |
| Oh okay, nvm, but still, 4x4GB for 90, thats pretty cheap |
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:44 PM |
| My motherboard is a cruddy $50 one. I don't believe in high end motherboards |
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Sorcus
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:45 PM |
Its rather useless to get a higher end motherboard when your other components are not upto specifications. Just saying. Also if you are going to buy components and build it yourself or something, I would order them from tigerdirect.
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blockoo
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:46 PM |
| Alright, so I'll get the second motherboard, and that should be fine. Also, Sorcus, the CompUSA site says "Powered by TigerDirect" at the top. |
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Sorcus
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:49 PM |
Yeah, they are the same websites. Then its all good.
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Tenal
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:52 PM |
Because overall TigerDirect is arguably the best site to start building your PC. Atleast in the states.
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blockoo
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| 05 Feb 2012 07:58 PM |
| There's even a CompUSA store about 30 mins away from my house. Liquidators FTW |
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Tenal
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blockoo
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| 05 Feb 2012 08:07 PM |
I just want a convenient, trusty way to get my parts. My dad is paranoid about ordering things from unfamiliar sites. Also, I don't think I'll need any help except for my dad, and maybe in here once in a while.
Anyway, I need to know the best way to go about getting the parts. Should I collect the parts over time, or just save up for a while and buy it all at once? |
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blockoo
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| 05 Feb 2012 08:22 PM |
But by the time I get enough money for it, I could get much higher quality stuff at the same price as these.
Then again, if I buy them over time, I won't know if they work or not until it's too late. |
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