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Quote from Gatling_Tech

intel, AMD's FX series was a flop, piledriver might change that, but that's just what I hear.

If you don't mind my asking, what's the rest of your build look like? [the more opinions you get on them the better I say ;)]

I actually have two at the moment - one for Intel and one for AMD, but other than CPU and mobo, they're identical.


Also, out of pure curiosity, is there any math I can do in order to compare CPU's with different numbers of cores?

I'm building a gaming machine and obviously, I'm faced with a choice between going AMD based or Intel based.

So now I've come here to ask the CST regulars,
Personally, what's your preferred CPU brand and WHY?

So I'd be better off leaving it unless I find that my temps are way too high after a few months?

a) Do they differ between companies (ie., Cooler Master vs. Thermaltake)

If you're not going to OC, are they preferred, optional, or unnecessary?

Quote from SteevyT

Keyboard: Whatever you want to call the one that is built into the laptop.
Mouse: Either a Logitech M705 or the trackpad built into the laptop.
Audio out: Skullcandy earbuds (rarely), cheap HP usb headset, a cheaper Logitech headset, or the built in speakers
Audio in: Cheap HP usb headset, a cheaper Logitech headset, or the built in mic (which I absolutely despise)

I'm with you in hating the laptop mic with a passion.

Quote from SuperZac

A really old Microsoft mouse (can't find a specific model number) with half of the plastic on the front broken off.
A nice (but old) Memorex office keyboard (has keys labeled with Word, Excel etc symbols, but I found out you can use them as macro keys.)
For normal gaming I use that generic iHome headphone set which isn't bad, but isn't good either.
For recording Youtube, I use the USB headphone/mic that came with the Rosetta Stone French my mom bought.

So, technically, I shouldn't even be posting it here, because none of it is "gaming" gear. But because I use it very successfully in gaming (and other work) I think it counts.

I should probably change the heading to "PC Peripherals" then

Okay, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I was just curious.

Just recently, www.pcpartpicker.com/au has added a section for sound cards. While browsing for parts for my first build (which I still need money for :/) I got to wondering if I needed one (or wanted one).

Price point is not of concern at the moment, I'm just curious.

These are the only cards available to me in Australia:

Quote from Gatling_Tech

crappy quality Ipod picture time!

backlight set to lowest on the keyboard

yes, they are both connected to my laptop, as I'm about one or two weeks away from having enough money to order the rest of my build. =P

-snip-

Nice
Oh and Wolley74, I have a small hand and a palm grip.

Quote from Gatling_Tech

Coirsair K90 keyboard
Cyborg M.M.O 7 mouse
-snip-

That's probably my dream combination right there
Along with maybe a set of SteelSeries Siberia V2's.

What keyboard / mouse / headset setup do you run?

I'm broke, so I'm using a cheap Logitech M130 Keyboard + Mouse combo along with some ridiculous entry-level Logitech headset.

How's this?


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-2130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($147.00 @ Scorptec)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.95 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($245.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($65.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: OCZ 550W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Monitor: Dell S2330MX 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($149.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $943.95
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-25 10:12 EST+1000)

It's a grand total of $0.45 more expensive, but with a better GPU and a cheaper mobo + RAM kit + PSU.
I'm sticking with the Antec One though.

Quote from Penguin236

What do mean forward compatibility? Do mean for new CPUs?

I wanted Ivy Bridge just to make sure I was up-to-date, because I was of the mindset that Ivy Bridge was the newer (and therefore better) technology.

The thing is, I kinda wanted to go with Ivy Bridge, just for forward compatibility.

Edit: I'm sticking with my G.Skill Ripjaws X RAM, just because I'd rather have a heat spreader.

Edit 2: Precision_ , I see you've recommended an Asus HD 7850. Why that over a cheaper PowerColor or MSI card?

I'm after a decent mainstream machine with enough oomph to give me playable FPS in modern games (even on low-mid settings). I'm willing to save up to around $1000 AUD (around £650 GBP and about $1050 USD.)
Here is my PCPartPicker markup:
(keep in mind that I use www.pcpartpicker.com/au because I live in Australia)




PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3450 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($205.00 @ Foxcomp)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($115.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.50 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($149.00 @ Scorptec)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($65.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: OCZ 700W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($94.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Monitor: Dell S2330MX 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($149.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $943.50
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-25 09:27 EST+1000)

Are there any parts on which I can save a considerable amount of money?
And before you say the PSU, I don't mind spending extra for something modular and something I can use on my next build.

Edit: I'm also lashing out a bit to keep with a red/black colour scheme...