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Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52964994 added 09-04-2012 12:07 PM by J3ff in Archived Deals
case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147107 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131837 Holding drive:...
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52983752 added 09-05-2012 6:14 AM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
You may be underestimating the power of the i5 2500K, and the 3570k is only 14,8% more powerful. If the OP's CPU were considered a bottleneck, he would have to double the power to make any decent...
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52972834 added 09-04-2012 6:05 PM by teetee1 in Archived Deals
Have to say I totally agree. Even with a computer it still decreases my willingness to provide suggestions if I have to open several browser tabs and jump hoops for five minutes or so to get the...
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52976576 added 09-04-2012 9:31 PM by neteng101 in Archived Deals
Why don't you just get the Ivy Bridge 3570K instead? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504&Tpk=3570k By far, the biggest bottleneck in your build for gaming, will be...
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52976740 added 09-04-2012 9:43 PM by elislider in Archived Deals
Antec makes much better cases in that price range. I would check the P182 even if it wasnt on sale w/rebate for the same price ($90) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129179 ...
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52969556 added 09-04-2012 3:21 PM by LiquidRetro in Archived Deals
I agree with both of these 100%, especially on the SSD .
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52988292 added 09-05-2012 9:41 AM by neteng101 in Archived Deals
LOL - go read again what I said... By far, the biggest bottleneck in your build for gaming, will be that that 550 Ti GPU! OP has way too much CPU > GPU in the build.
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52977000 added 09-04-2012 10:00 PM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
Lots of good suggestions there. I also like 10K drives, but they can't keep up with a good SSD in both random and sequential reads. A good 10 k might give the SSD a run for its money in write...
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52977140 added 09-04-2012 10:04 PM by elislider in Archived Deals
the SSDs have come a long way in the last few years. i say their BEST usage is in a laptop for a power user. i have one in my work Macbook and the damn thing cold boots in 15 seconds! but for a...
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52968468 added 09-04-2012 2:25 PM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
Lots of folks read these forums on mobile devices that aren't multipage friendly. Then there are others who just don't have the time to open all the links, so having the items listed as below, can...
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52982270 added 09-05-2012 4:20 AM by Yourface85 in Archived Deals
I'm going to make waves here and go against the crowd. I'd say drop the SSD, cheaper PSU and use that money in your budget to get a better video card. GTX 480 ...
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52985680 added 09-05-2012 7:54 AM by slapshot136 in Archived Deals
if you want the best gaming capabilities out of a computer, you do need to budget about 40%-50% of your budget on graphics that said, pro gamers/etc. don't game on high settings
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52988186 added 09-05-2012 9:37 AM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
$10 difference would definitely make the 3570k a better buy than the 2500K, however I only addressed your statement that the OP's processor was the bottleneck in his proposed system, and if that is...
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52981300 added 09-05-2012 2:42 AM by J3ff in Archived Deals
thanks for all the feedback. changing stuff around now!
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52975466 added 09-04-2012 8:26 PM by cavan in Archived Deals
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Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52977108 added 09-04-2012 10:03 PM by kakomu in Archived Deals
SSDs are faster, cooler and quieter than any mechanical HDD.
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52968116 added 09-04-2012 2:09 PM by teetee1 in Archived Deals
750W power supply is more than twice the amount of power the whole system needs (95W CPU + mb/hdd/odd + 120W GTX 550 Ti). Of course it would be nice if you plan to do SLI later down the road. I...
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52985576 added 09-05-2012 7:49 AM by brbubba in Archived Deals
I would also say wait for a slickdeal on the video card, I can think you can do better.
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52967938 added 09-04-2012 2:02 PM by kakomu in Archived Deals
Seems fine. Two things come to mind: A) 60GB SSD is pretty small. You'll probably want to get a larger capacity drive. B) 750W is probably overkill. I, personally run a bunch more with a 500W or...
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52982528 added 09-05-2012 4:52 AM by kakomu in Archived Deals
SSD performance beats any mechanical drive's performance, including 10k and 15k HDDs. As Hardware Canucks writes: I, personally, have an SSD as the sole booting device in my desktop and then...
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52988962 added 09-05-2012 10:06 AM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
That'll teach me to not answer tech things before having my 3 cups of morning coffee....:rolleyes:
Building a gaming computer, how does this look for parts?
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Thread created 09-04-2012 by J3ff
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Post #52987852 added 09-05-2012 9:21 AM by neteng101 in Archived Deals
Yeah - but the 3570K is only $10 more on Newegg. Anyone would be stupid to buy the 2500K now given that price difference? As for the SSD discussion - its really not necessary, video card is far...

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