Implying that aesthetics mean a thing when you won't see it, mainly because there is now window. Sure it's a fully modular PSU, but you're not going to be running dual 6870's and are only limiting yourself. Spending $3 more for a slightly increased speed that will only matter in a benchmark is a stupid and meaningless decision. The Rosewill challenger has 3 x 120mm fans and has identical cable management options.

CAPS-LOCK-WARRIOR wrote hey could someone tell me if a Intel Core i5 2500K Unlocked, S1155, Sandy Bridge, Quad, 3.3GHz, HD3000 IGP 850Mhz, 6MB Cache 95W Retail is better than Intel Core i3 2100, S 1155, Sandy Bridge, 3.1GHz, 5GT/s, HD2000 IGP 850Mhz, 3MB Cache, 31x, 65W, Retail
this is because generation made my friend a build but i want to know if it is better than mine

*cough* I did that build *cough*

By the way, your "friend" has 100 more pounds than you for the budget, if you can get that amount then go for the other build I gave you for him.

And yes, the i5 2500k is much better than the i3 2100.

CAPS-LOCK-WARRIOR wrote hey could someone tell me if a Intel Core i5 2500K Unlocked, S1155, Sandy Bridge, Quad, 3.3GHz, HD3000 IGP 850Mhz, 6MB Cache 95W Retail is better than Intel Core i3 2100, S 1155, Sandy Bridge, 3.1GHz, 5GT/s, HD2000 IGP 850Mhz, 3MB Cache, 31x, 65W, Retail
this is because generation made my friend a build but i want to know if it is better than mine

It depends on what you do. If it's main use is gaming, the performance is negligible since games don't max out 4 cores and it's been proven in many performance benchmarks. It's better to focus on the parts that will make a difference in whatever you do, and since that was gaming, I opted for a higher end video card to yield more FPS.

Generation wrote Implying that aesthetics mean a thing when you won't see it, mainly because there is now window. Sure it's a fully modular PSU, but you're not going to be running dual 6870's and are only limiting yourself. Spending $3 more for a slightly increased speed that will only matter in a benchmark is a stupid and meaningless decision. The Rosewill challenger has 3 x 120mm fans and has identical cable management options.

Mad bro? :stern:

1. Antec one has better construction and more quality overall.
2. It's only 3$.
3. He won't be running dual 6870s on 650w PSU that you listed. (Could but not recommended.)

Budget: 1000-1500 USD

Peripherals & Monitor: I want a razer keyboard and a 22" Led monitor with a respectable brand name

Games: Diablo 3, WoW, MW3, Planetside 2

Software:Sony vegas

Aesthetics: M59 GAMING case

Rebates/Promos:

Details:

concuzzion wrote Budget: 1000-1500 USD

Peripherals & Monitor: I want a razer keyboard and a 22" Led monitor with a respectable brand name

Games: Diablo 3, WoW, MW3, Planetside 2

Software:Sony vegas

Aesthetics: M59 GAMING case

Rebates/Promos:

Details:

The M59 Gaming case is considered a budget case, I put a good high quality case. I will give you options, Razer keyboards are overpriced and crap. The sidewiner X4 is better than some 60 - 80 Logitech and Razer boards, and at a great price.

Asus DVD Burner: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

NZXT Phantom 410 (Various colors, best of them IMO) : [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

EVGA GTX 670: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Sidewinder X4 (has red backlighting) : [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Intel i5 3570k Ivy bridge: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Hyper 212 EVO: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Corsair Force 3 90GB SSD (for Boot): [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Asus 23" LED Monitor: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Corsair TX 650 + Corsair Vengeance 8GB: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 + 1TB seagate 7200rpm HDD: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Total: 1444.48

This will run all the games that you want at max settings.



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Hi All
Budget-$1300

PERIPHERALS & MONITOR-
24" Monitor
Keyboard- Mostly going to be used for gaming
Mouse- Claw or palm not fussed

GAMES- BF3 maybe the others, Minecraft, All the CoDs

SOFTWARE- The basics for gaming

AESTHETICS- Just some LEDs that would look good with the case.

REBATES/PROMOS- No

DETAILS- This PC will be used for gaming. the two websites I am looking to purchase the parts for are:

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Thanks Guys

Hey guys I tried to build my own and was wondering if it was the best for my money(my budget is about $1000), I will mainly be using it for BF3 and minecraft, so gaming. This is what I have so far, so it would be awesome to get some feedback.

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xTextaZ wrote Hi All
Budget-$1300

PERIPHERALS & MONITOR-
24" Monitor
Keyboard- Mostly going to be used for gaming
Mouse- Claw or palm not fussed

GAMES- BF3 maybe the others, Minecraft, All the CoDs

SOFTWARE- The basics for gaming

AESTHETICS- Just some LEDs that would look good with the case.

REBATES/PROMOS- No

DETAILS- This PC will be used for gaming. the two websites I am looking to purchase the parts for are:

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Thanks Guys

Case Options:

Bitfenix Survivor: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Corsair 400R: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Cooler Master 690 II with window: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Thermaltake GTS Level 10: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

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Sidewinder X4 Gaming Keyboard with Red Backlighting: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Corsair M60 FPS Gaming Mouse: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Asrock Z77 Extreme4: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Corsair TX650: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

LG 23" 1920x1080 monitor (24" monitors were very overpriced): [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

i5 2500k: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

8GB Corsair Vengance: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Lite-On Burner: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Seagate 1TB 7200rpm HDD: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Asus GTX 560 ti: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Total: ~1320

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If you want to overclock (~39 in Australia) Then go for the Hyper 212 EVO.


If you want to lower the price, then get one of this cases:

Antec One: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Cooler Master K350: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Bitfenix Shinobi: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]


Also, check your PM.

GalaticToast wrote Hey guys I tried to build my own and was wondering if it was the best for my money(my budget is about $1000), I will mainly be using it for BF3 and minecraft, so gaming. This is what I have so far, so it would be awesome to get some feedback.

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PcPartPicker is crap. I will do this. Your budget is ~1000. (Will go 1050 max)


Case Options:

Bitfenix Raider: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

NZXT Tempest 410 Elite: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

NZXT Phantom 410 (In black, white red, gunmetal, ect, just search "phantom 410 for all the colors) : [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Corsair 400R: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Zotac GTX 560 ti + Free Assassins Creed: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

i5 3570k: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Corsair TX650 + 8GB Vengeance RAM 1600mhz: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Asrock Z77 Extreme4 + 1TB Seagate: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Sidewinder X4: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Asus Disc Drive/Burner: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

CM Hyper 212+ : [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Logitech G400 Gaming Mouse (Best Mouse For Cheap): [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Total 1014.47

Read your PM.