Well the graphics card your considering will require a decent amount of power so I recommend at least a 600w psu. This one should provide you with enough power: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005. Although its not modular, meaning you can choose what cables are connected to reduce space. It is still very good for the price and is 80 plus certified basically meaning it's highly efficient. And yes your mobo will work fine for overclocking but you may be able to download software from the manufacturer that will make it easier for you.
Edit: Wow i need to pay more attention. This psu is modular, has more wattage, and is the same price. The corsair one is more popular tho, thats why i found it first.
Mobo- GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 LGA 1155 Z68 mATX Intel Motherboard (getting it for 45 dollars because of coupons and combo deal
RAM- Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX 49.99 after coupon
HDD- SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive 49.99 after coupon
Psu- ?
Case- ?
Gpu- ? Thinking about XFX HD-695X-ZNFC Radeon HD 6950 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 (it will be 199.99 after rebate)
Fans/cooling- ?
The budget is around 700-800 dollars.
I am looking to play MC on high settings, Play COD on decent settings and BF3 of decent setting (I know you guys dont know about BF3 but I think this build should be pretty good for BF3)
Please be on the lower end on the budget . Thanks
Hi. last year, I built myself a computer and learned a lot from it. I am not the most experienced with building computers, so everything I recommend, I suggest you to research yourself thoroughly.
Since MinecraftForums isn't the best site for this topic, I suggest you ask questions and through www.tomshardware.com. Their forums are amazingly helpful and organized between different parts of the computer (CPU, GPU, MOBO, etc.). If you have any tech related question linked to building a new system, the community at tomshardware will help you out after posting in the forums.
Now for my suggestions...
The GPU you have selected is a very good choice. I bought my video card (ATi 5770 :tongue.gif:) as an XFX brand and their customer support is unparalleled. I believe you get a lifetime warranty (if you register on their xfxforce.com/support site which I highly recommend) on that card too. This video card will have no problem pumping out all modern games at max settings in 1080p resolution getting at least 30fps (In Minecraft you'll probably get > 70fps). Toms' "Best graphics card for the money" article series has the 6950 in their recommendations at the $200-$300 price point. And is a very helpful monthly article to help you buy a high value gaming video card.
Now your PSU... I highly suggest not to get a cheap ($50-$80) PSU just because of it's price. I learned that the PSU might be the most important part of the system as it provides power to all other parts. If the PSU blows, you might have to replace every other part in your build. PSU brands I reccomend: 1.Antec (What I used for my system) PC Power and Cooling, OCZ and Seasonic. I'm sure there are others but can't think of them right now. Always check your video card's power requirements. Since your video card needs a minimum of 500W (assuming that you're going with the XFX 6950) You should get a 650+W PSU. Since I've got a 620W one myself, I suggest you get a PSU with at least 700W. Now wattage isnt everything in a PSU, I can't tell you everything about PSU's but there are lots of other things you need to think about (Are the cables long enough to reach every part in my case? Are there enough 6-pin, molex, and SATA power cables to power each respective part? Should I get a multi rail or single rail 12V?) To find this out, you will need to study every detail of your PSU and ask any questions on a more suitable forum such as tomshardware. I won't suggest any particular PSU because it is such a dynamic part that needs to work well with every other piece of hardware you buy. These suggestions should lead you to buying the right one for your build and asking/searching for the right questions on the subject.
For Case and Cooling, Antec is once again a very trusted brand. Buying a specific case depends on what type of build you want here. Do you want the case to have glowing lights and an awesome looking front mesh? If so, I recommend NZXT. They have great looking cases in my opinion most of which offer great cooling and fan space. The things to look for in a case is the size. With a video card such as the 6950 (10inches long) you'll probably need at least a Mid-tower case which is quite a bit larger than typical ones you'd find at school or in a typical office. Also, look out for the number and sizes of fan ports. The case will come with a couple fans, but if you want exceptional cooling you'll want to buy a couple more (standard size is 120mm and can be bought for pretty cheap). Now, you could stick with your stock (boxed) i5 cooling fan... or you could upgrade to an aftermarket fan and heat sync that will most likely cool your CPU down 10degrees or more. If you do get an aftermarket fan and heat sync, you'll need to follow very specific instructions on applying "thermal paste". I recommend buying the ArcticSilver5 thermal paste (instructions on application are found on their site, follow them very closely, if it is applied wrong, your CPU may overheat within minutes of booting up) which allows for high quality conduction, spreading the heat from the CPU to your heat sync. When buying an aftermarket CPU cooler, be wary of their dimensions and compatibility. Heat syncs can get pretty huge and might not fit in certain cases.
Well, sorry for the huge post but I hope this helps :biggrin.gif:. I tried to avoid specific suggestions on parts partly because that ruins the fun of building a computer and partly because I don't know where you're buying from. I hope these pointers will help you build an awesome system!
Wow, lol. I took so long writing this message that I missed loads of replies :/ either way, even if this overlaps with other people's replies it should still be helpful.
Wow thank you so much I can't even explain. I will go to that website and ask pretty much what I asked here. (I didn't quote it because it would take up the whole page haha)
Do not get a closed water loop system. They are ok, but you get so much more bang for your buck with an aircooler. The watecoolers also make this annoying pump sound.
Do not get a closed water loop system. They are ok, but you get so much more bang for your buck with an aircooler. The watecoolers also make this annoying pump sound.
How so? Water cooling keeps the temperature much lower than any air cooler. Also from my experience water coolers (especially closed loop) are much quieter.
Mobo- GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 LGA 1155 Z68 mATX Intel Motherboard (getting it for 45 dollars because of coupons and combo deal
RAM- Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX 49.99 after coupon
HDD- SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive 49.99 after coupon
Psu- Antec EarthWatts EA750 750W Continuous Power ATX12V version 2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply
Wow thank you so much I can't even explain. I will go to that website and ask pretty much what I asked here. (I didn't quote it because it would take up the whole page haha)
How so? Water cooling keeps the temperature much lower than any air cooler. Also from my experience water coolers (especially closed loop) are much quieter.
Only custom water cooling, and that will cost about $200. Water coolers like corsairs suck for the price.
And why are you getting a Z68? Unless you have an SSD, it's useless.
How so? Water cooling keeps the temperature much lower than any air cooler. Also from my experience water coolers (especially closed loop) are much quieter.
HAHA! Are you kidding with me right now?
First off, compare the Noctua NH-D14 and the Corsair H70 cooler.
The Noctua will be able to keep the temperatures low as soon as it starts, and it's able to do that over a long time. Plus it doesn't make any considerable noise.
The H70 cooler... It takes a long time to move the water and keep the CPU cool. Just watch benchmarks, reviews, tests etc. Plus it makes this annoying pumping sound, so it makes a lot more noise than the NH-D14.
If you pick a closed water loop system, i'll beat your ass.
First off, compare the Noctua NH-D14 and the Corsair H70 cooler.
The Noctua will be able to keep the temperatures low as soon as it starts, and it's able to do that over a long time. Plus it doesn't make any considerable noise.
The H70 cooler... It takes a long time to move the water and keep the CPU cool. Just watch benchmarks, reviews, tests etc. Plus it makes this annoying pumping sound, so it makes a lot more noise than the NH-D14.
If you pick a closed water loop system, i'll beat your ass.
Your right I should have done more research before saying anything lol. The only good setup for water cooling is the traditional open loop.
Thank you so much. Everything that i needed.
Your welcome :biggrin.gif:. Glad to help.
Hi. last year, I built myself a computer and learned a lot from it. I am not the most experienced with building computers, so everything I recommend, I suggest you to research yourself thoroughly.
Since MinecraftForums isn't the best site for this topic, I suggest you ask questions and through www.tomshardware.com. Their forums are amazingly helpful and organized between different parts of the computer (CPU, GPU, MOBO, etc.). If you have any tech related question linked to building a new system, the community at tomshardware will help you out after posting in the forums.
Now for my suggestions...
The GPU you have selected is a very good choice. I bought my video card (ATi 5770 :tongue.gif:) as an XFX brand and their customer support is unparalleled. I believe you get a lifetime warranty (if you register on their xfxforce.com/support site which I highly recommend) on that card too. This video card will have no problem pumping out all modern games at max settings in 1080p resolution getting at least 30fps (In Minecraft you'll probably get > 70fps). Toms' "Best graphics card for the money" article series has the 6950 in their recommendations at the $200-$300 price point. And is a very helpful monthly article to help you buy a high value gaming video card.
Now your PSU... I highly suggest not to get a cheap ($50-$80) PSU just because of it's price. I learned that the PSU might be the most important part of the system as it provides power to all other parts. If the PSU blows, you might have to replace every other part in your build. PSU brands I reccomend: 1.Antec (What I used for my system) PC Power and Cooling, OCZ and Seasonic. I'm sure there are others but can't think of them right now. Always check your video card's power requirements. Since your video card needs a minimum of 500W (assuming that you're going with the XFX 6950) You should get a 650+W PSU. Since I've got a 620W one myself, I suggest you get a PSU with at least 700W. Now wattage isnt everything in a PSU, I can't tell you everything about PSU's but there are lots of other things you need to think about (Are the cables long enough to reach every part in my case? Are there enough 6-pin, molex, and SATA power cables to power each respective part? Should I get a multi rail or single rail 12V?) To find this out, you will need to study every detail of your PSU and ask any questions on a more suitable forum such as tomshardware. I won't suggest any particular PSU because it is such a dynamic part that needs to work well with every other piece of hardware you buy. These suggestions should lead you to buying the right one for your build and asking/searching for the right questions on the subject.
For Case and Cooling, Antec is once again a very trusted brand. Buying a specific case depends on what type of build you want here. Do you want the case to have glowing lights and an awesome looking front mesh? If so, I recommend NZXT. They have great looking cases in my opinion most of which offer great cooling and fan space. The things to look for in a case is the size. With a video card such as the 6950 (10inches long) you'll probably need at least a Mid-tower case which is quite a bit larger than typical ones you'd find at school or in a typical office. Also, look out for the number and sizes of fan ports. The case will come with a couple fans, but if you want exceptional cooling you'll want to buy a couple more (standard size is 120mm and can be bought for pretty cheap). Now, you could stick with your stock (boxed) i5 cooling fan... or you could upgrade to an aftermarket fan and heat sync that will most likely cool your CPU down 10degrees or more. If you do get an aftermarket fan and heat sync, you'll need to follow very specific instructions on applying "thermal paste". I recommend buying the ArcticSilver5 thermal paste (instructions on application are found on their site, follow them very closely, if it is applied wrong, your CPU may overheat within minutes of booting up) which allows for high quality conduction, spreading the heat from the CPU to your heat sync. When buying an aftermarket CPU cooler, be wary of their dimensions and compatibility. Heat syncs can get pretty huge and might not fit in certain cases.
Well, sorry for the huge post but I hope this helps :biggrin.gif:. I tried to avoid specific suggestions on parts partly because that ruins the fun of building a computer and partly because I don't know where you're buying from. I hope these pointers will help you build an awesome system!
Wow, lol. I took so long writing this message that I missed loads of replies :/ either way, even if this overlaps with other people's replies it should still be helpful.
How so? Water cooling keeps the temperature much lower than any air cooler. Also from my experience water coolers (especially closed loop) are much quieter.
Mobo- http://cart.microcenter.com/cart.aspx (getting it for $45 dollars because of coupons and combo deal
RAM- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...04173-L02B $49.99 after coupon
HDD- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-na-_-na $49.99 after coupon
Psu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341018 $90.00
Case- http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica [...] 93Nx12w2pQ $50.00
Gpu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...50523-L07A (it will be $199.99 after rebate)
Fans/cooling- http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Maste [...] k-c1001-20 33$
Whoops, Ill try to fix them.
Mobo- GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 LGA 1155 Z68 mATX Intel Motherboard (getting it for 45 dollars because of coupons and combo deal
RAM- Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX 49.99 after coupon
HDD- SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive 49.99 after coupon
Psu- Antec EarthWatts EA750 750W Continuous Power ATX12V version 2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply
Case- Cooler Master HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Mid-Tower Computer Case - ATX, mATX
Gpu- XFX HD-695X-ZNFC Radeon HD 6950 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 (it will be 199.99 after rebate)
Fans/cooling- Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler, RR-B10-212P-G1
Sorry I didn't know what I was doing wrong with the links so I just did this.
Glad to be of assistance :smile.gif:
Only custom water cooling, and that will cost about $200. Water coolers like corsairs suck for the price.
And why are you getting a Z68? Unless you have an SSD, it's useless.
Thinking about coming a mod to simply not moderate.
HAHA! Are you kidding with me right now?
First off, compare the Noctua NH-D14 and the Corsair H70 cooler.
The Noctua will be able to keep the temperatures low as soon as it starts, and it's able to do that over a long time. Plus it doesn't make any considerable noise.
The H70 cooler... It takes a long time to move the water and keep the CPU cool. Just watch benchmarks, reviews, tests etc. Plus it makes this annoying pumping sound, so it makes a lot more noise than the NH-D14.
If you pick a closed water loop system, i'll beat your ass.
Mobo- http://cart.microcenter.com/cart.aspx
HDD- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=u0t3020429f9fp0dd0c0s701&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&Item=N82E16822152185&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na
RAM- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=u0t3020429f9fp0dd0c0s701&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&Item=N82E16820104173&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na
Psu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018 75$ after rebate
Case- http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6531504&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&AffiliateID=je6NUbpObpQ-Y96uS7l039M9DLN6woM.Hw
Gpu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=u0t3020429f9fp0dd0c0s701&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&Item=N82E16814150523&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na
Fans/cooling- http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-Sleeve-RR-B10-212P-G1/dp/B002G1YPH0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1307502734&sr=8-1&tag=vglnk-c1001-20
All the links should work.
Normally when people are putting their computers together they do not have it plugged in.
Your right I should have done more research before saying anything lol. The only good setup for water cooling is the traditional open loop.