Leif1324 Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 I'm getting a custom built computer from cyberpowerpc.com and i have no idea about the different needs of computers. My tentative build is as follows: Case: Apevia X-Trooper Junior LED Light Mid-Tower Case w/ Side Window (Blue LED Light Color) Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Default case fans CPU: AMD Phenom™II X4 925 Quad-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology Cooling Fan: CoolerMaster Hyper TX3 Gaming CPU Cooling Fan Motherboard: Asus M4N68T-M V2 AM3 DDR3 NVIDIA Geforce 7025/nForce 630a Chipset mATX w/ Onboard Graphics and Core Unlocker, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB 2.0, SATA-II RAID, 1 Gen2 PCIe, 1 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair XMS Gaming Memory with Heatsink Spreader) Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1.2GB 16X PCIe Video Card (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA) Multiple Video Card Settings: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors Power Supply Upgrade: 800 Watts - XtremeGear Gaming Power Supply - Quad SLI Ready Hard Drive: 500GB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Hard Drive) Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR) Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR) Internal USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports Since I have no idea if this is going to run smoothly or not, I came to you guys. Can you just provide feedback and basically tell me if this is going to be good? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Tom Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 (edited) The 800W PSU is a little overkill for a single 570. It's also from a brand I've never heard of. I wouldn't have chosen a matx board, personally. That processor might cause some bottlenecking on the 570, but I'm not certain about that. ... I'll go for the mandatory computer enthusiast response now... Why not just build your own? It's easy. People here can help. Can I ask how much that build would cost you? Edited July 17, 2011 by Darth_Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif1324 Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 Its $714 for that configuration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazman167 Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 Its $714 for that configuration. i would spend a few extra bucks on a Phenom 955 since its unlocked adn you will be able to overclock it easily. Also i wouldnt go with that mobo try looking for a AMD 700 or 800 series mobo in the same price range im sure you'll find one. And also that PSU the PSU is something you want to make sure is high quality because if it dies it can take everything else with it so i would go with a corsair, antec or any other reputable brand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkruse Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 I would definitely go for an 800 series full ATX mainboard and a brand name power supply...I am using the 925 and a 570 just fine on my son's pc just fine with a series 7 chipset, but with that said go 8 series if you can afford it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owenisbad Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 Power Supply Upgrade: 800 Watts - XtremeGear Gaming Power Supply - Quad SLI Ready Swap this for a better quality lower wattage such as a corsair tx650, cheap psus are never a good idea. Case: Apevia X-Trooper Junior Cheap cases aren't really a good idea either but I guess that's down to opinion more, to be honest I doubt a 570 will even fit in this case. Get something like an antec 100 or 300 if you don't want to spend much, if you have a bit more get a coolermaster 690 or HAF 912. CoolerMaster Hyper TX3 Gaming CPU Cooling Fan This isn't the best, spend a bit more and you could get a hyper 212+ instead. If this was me I'd consider spending less on the graphics card and more on the rest of the system, instead of a 570 you could just get a gtx560 or a 6870 and have some more to spend on the motherboard/cpu/case/psu. Oh and yeah get the 955 instead of the 925 What resolution will this be running as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif1324 Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 It'll be on a 1280x1024 resolution. Will the GTX 560, NOT Ti, still work well on Battlefield 3 when it comes out? If so then here is the revised build: Case: Xion Predator 970 Gaming Series Mid Tower Case w/ 2 External Removable HDD Bays Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Default case fans CPU: AMD Phenom™II X4 955 Black Edition Quad-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology Cooling Fan: XtremeGear Ultra Triple Heatpipes Cool Copper Heatsink CPU Cooling Fan (Extreme Silent at 20dBA & Overclock Proof) Motherboard: Asus M4N68T-M V2 AM3 DDR3 NVIDIA Geforce 7025/nForce 630a Chipset mATX w/ Onboard Graphics and Core Unlocker, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB 2.0, SATA-II RAID, 1 Gen2 PCIe, 1 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair XMS Gaming Memory with Heatsink Spreader) Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 1GB 16X PCIe Video Card (EVGA Powered by NVIDIA) Dedicated PHYSX Card: None Multiple Video Card Settings: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors Power Supply Upgrade: * 650 Watts - Thermaltake TR2 RX Modular 80 Plus PSU - PN: TRX-650M Hard Drive: 500GB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Hard Drive) Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR) Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network Internal USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports This costs $707 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Umm what's with the crappy motherboard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif1324 Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Would this one be better? GigaByte GA-870A-USB3 AMD 870/SB850 chipset DDR3 Ultra Durable™3 Socket AM3 ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 Audio, GBLAN, Support 6-core CPU, CPU Auto Unlocker, USB3.0, SATA-III, ON/OFF Charge for IPod, RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 2 PCIe X1, & 3 PCI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owenisbad Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 It'll be on a 1280x1024 resolution. Will the GTX 560, NOT Ti, still work well on Battlefield 3 when it comes out? If so then here is the revised build: Case: Xion Predator 970 Gaming Series Mid Tower Case w/ 2 External Removable HDD Bays Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Default case fans CPU: AMD Phenom™II X4 955 Black Edition Quad-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology Cooling Fan: XtremeGear Ultra Triple Heatpipes Cool Copper Heatsink CPU Cooling Fan (Extreme Silent at 20dBA & Overclock Proof) Motherboard: Asus M4N68T-M V2 AM3 DDR3 NVIDIA Geforce 7025/nForce 630a Chipset mATX w/ Onboard Graphics and Core Unlocker, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB 2.0, SATA-II RAID, 1 Gen2 PCIe, 1 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module (Corsair XMS Gaming Memory with Heatsink Spreader) Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 1GB 16X PCIe Video Card (EVGA Powered by NVIDIA) Dedicated PHYSX Card: None Multiple Video Card Settings: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors Power Supply Upgrade: * 650 Watts - Thermaltake TR2 RX Modular 80 Plus PSU - PN: TRX-650M Hard Drive: 500GB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Hard Drive) Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR) Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network Internal USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports This costs $707 With the new motherboard this looks a lot better, but at that resoulution even a 560 non ti is overkill. A 6850 should be more than enough for now, but either of the cards should run battlefield fine at that resolution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 It's better... though you may get an even better value parting it together yourself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif1324 Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 It's better... though you may get an even better value parting it together yourself I know I will, but I have absolutely zero experience with that, and I'm too lazy anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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