04-14-2012, 11:12 AM
If I were buying a computer.. I would go with something like this.
As currently configured, it's about $1450
http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Intel_Z77...r/w/113048
Things to change.
1 - the case. Doesn't REALLY matter, pick the one you like. Most of them are decent enough cases. Some may have more air flow, but you're liquid cooled, so it's less of an issue.
2 - the processor. Any of them there are going to be great. You can pick the lowest one on the list and it's going to scream. You can save like $150 by choosing a lesser processor if you want.
3 - Video card - you can go up or down. I would stay Nvidia, but all of the cards here are pretty good. I would probably stay 560 or above, but even the 550's aren't bad cards.
4 - 2ndary hard drive - I picked the minimum, 500 GB 2ndary. If you store a lot of music, movies etc and don't think that's enough.. upgrade to 1-2 TB. The price just goes up.
5 - opitcal drive - do you want blu ray? If so, choose one. Do you need 2 disk drives for easier burning shit? Add a 2nd. Can't really go wrong.
6 - flash reader - I added it, it's a $10 upgrade and IMO every computer should have one built in..
You can save about $40 on a case, bu choosing a different case. You can save about $150 on processor by choosing a lesser processor. You can save about $35 by going with a little bit slower ram, but I would suggest keeping at least 8.
it has liquid cooling, a 120gb SSD primary hard drive(not top of the line, but still it's an SSD so it's going to be awesome), a very good video card(although not top of the line).
When I build computers, I tend to say, okay what is the best I can get before I start taking it in the ass for it being the latest and greatest.. and that's what I have here.
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http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Intel_Z77...r/w/113052
Here is it configured for $1180, with an I5 processor and Nvidia GTX 550. The 550 is more of a budget card, but still.. it's respectable.
As currently configured, it's about $1450
http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Intel_Z77...r/w/113048
Things to change.
1 - the case. Doesn't REALLY matter, pick the one you like. Most of them are decent enough cases. Some may have more air flow, but you're liquid cooled, so it's less of an issue.
2 - the processor. Any of them there are going to be great. You can pick the lowest one on the list and it's going to scream. You can save like $150 by choosing a lesser processor if you want.
3 - Video card - you can go up or down. I would stay Nvidia, but all of the cards here are pretty good. I would probably stay 560 or above, but even the 550's aren't bad cards.
4 - 2ndary hard drive - I picked the minimum, 500 GB 2ndary. If you store a lot of music, movies etc and don't think that's enough.. upgrade to 1-2 TB. The price just goes up.
5 - opitcal drive - do you want blu ray? If so, choose one. Do you need 2 disk drives for easier burning shit? Add a 2nd. Can't really go wrong.
6 - flash reader - I added it, it's a $10 upgrade and IMO every computer should have one built in..
You can save about $40 on a case, bu choosing a different case. You can save about $150 on processor by choosing a lesser processor. You can save about $35 by going with a little bit slower ram, but I would suggest keeping at least 8.
it has liquid cooling, a 120gb SSD primary hard drive(not top of the line, but still it's an SSD so it's going to be awesome), a very good video card(although not top of the line).
When I build computers, I tend to say, okay what is the best I can get before I start taking it in the ass for it being the latest and greatest.. and that's what I have here.
/edit
http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Intel_Z77...r/w/113052
Here is it configured for $1180, with an I5 processor and Nvidia GTX 550. The 550 is more of a budget card, but still.. it's respectable.
I don't own kid gloves.
Steam Friend Code : 1636490
Steam Friend Code : 1636490