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Question by : Is this a good custom gaming computer config? Is this a good custom gaming computer configuration? I made it on Cyberpower and tried to make the best of it by taking up the "Back to school deals". I also made a few sacrifices here and there (such as not taking the care package thing for shipping). Is there anything I don't need (such as some of the noise reduction things)? TOTAL PRICE: $ 1494 Case: Thermaltake Commander Mid-Tower Gaming Case [-86] (Black Color) Laser Engraving: None Laser Engraving Message: Internal USB Extension Module: None Neon Light Upgrade: None Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Maximum Enermax 120MM Case Cooling Fans for selected case (Maximum Silent Operation) [+29] (1,000 RPM Black Color with No LED Enlobal Magnetic Barometric Bearing 17 dBA) Noise Reduction Technology: Power Supply Gasket [+5] Anti-Vibration Fan Mounts [+9] CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-3820 Quad-Core 3.60 GHz 10MB Intel Smart Cache LGA2011 (All Venom OC Certified) Freebies: None Performance Tuning Protection Plan by Intel: None Venom Boost Fast And Efficient Factory Overclocking: Pro OC (Performance Overclock 10% or more) [+19] Cooling Fan: Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) (Dual Standard 120MM Fans (Push-Pull) [+9]) Coolant for Cyberpower Xtreme Hydro Water Cooling Kits: Standard Coolant Motherboard: * (3-Way SLI Support) GIGABYTE X79 G1 Assassin 2 Intel X79 Chipset Quad Channel DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ UEFI DualBIOS, Creative 20K2 HD Audio, Killer E2100 LAN, USB3.0, SATA-III RAID, 3 Gen3 PCIe X16, 2 PCIe X1 & 1 PCI [+141] Freebies: GIGABYTE GC-WB300D Exclusive Bluetooth 4.0/WiFi PCIe Expansion Card Memory: 8GB (2GBx4) DDR3/1600MHz Quad Channel Memory (Corsair Vengeance [+22]) Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1.2GB 16X PCIe Video Card [-15] (MSI Twin Frozr II OC 750 Mhz Powered by NVIDIA) Freebies: None Video Card 2: None Video Card 3: None Power Supply Upgrade: 850 Watts - Thermaltake Smart Series SP-850M 80 Plus Bronze Modular Power Supply [+55] Hard Drive: 2TB (2TBx1) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive) Data Hard Drive: None Hard Drive Cooling Fan: None External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None USB Flash Drive: None Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR) Optical Drive 2: None Sound: * ASUS Xonar DS 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Audio Card [+49] 3D Vision Glasses: None LCD Monitor: None 2nd Monitor: None 3rd Monitor: None Speakers: None Network: Intel Pro Gigabite 10/100/1000 Network Card [+34] Keyboard: (Keyboard & Mouse Combo) Razer Cyclosa Gaming Keyboard & Abyssus Gaming Mouse Mouse: None Mouse Pad: None Gaming Gear: None Extra Thermal Display: NZXT Sentry-2 Fan Touch Screen Fan Control & Temperature Display [+29] Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: 802.11b/g/n 300Mbps PCI Wireless Adapter Network Card [+26] External Wireless Network Card: None Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None Bluetooth: None Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR) Video Camera: None Headset: None Cable: None Power Protection: None IEEE1394 Card: None Internal USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports USB Port: None Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition) Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None Office Suite: Free Microsoft® Office® 2010 STARTER EDITION (Reduced-Functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising) Games: None Ultra Care Option: Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chassis - Minimize Cable Exposure, Maximize Airflow in Your System [+19] Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT Rush Service: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS Any suggestions on a better build? Also, how long does the "back to school" megasale last? Sorry about the other details that say "none". Just ignore those. Also, instead of an i7 what if I changed it for an i5 3570k? I'm hoping to build a computer that will not only last a long time but play future high-end games and MMORPGs. And I have a monitor... Best answer for Is this a good custom gaming computer config?:

Answer by Frag Master
Willie, Its all good, other than building a rig yourself you can't do much better, your GTX570 is the biggest bang for your GPU buck until the Kepler powered GTX660 comes out, and even then it might still be the better buy. By adding the pro wiring and sound insulation your hoping to get more care taken from the builder, its not big bucks so why not. For the blinded by Bulldozer tard who can't see your Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR) Performance Analysis With the addition of numbers for the Intel Core i3-2100 and Core i5-2400 in some of our benchmarks, it's plain to see that even with a price cut, the FX-8120 struggles in most of our tests. In very multi-threaded tests such as Cinebench and WPrime, it just about manages to hold its own against the similarly-priced Intel Core i5-2400 - slightly ahead in WPrime, a little behind in Cinebench and noticeably faster than the cheaper Core i3-2100. The Core i5-3570K is much faster in both tests, but then it costs around £30 more. Our image editing test was a real let down with the FX-8120. It came bottom of the graph, being trounced by a staggering 500 points by the Core i3-2100 - a CPU that costs just £90. Even the ageing AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition was considerably faster while the similarly priced Intel Core i5-2400 was nearly twice as fast. Clearly, if you do any amount of photo editing, the AMD FX-8120 represents particularly poor value. With eight cores at its disposal, you'd think the FX-8120 might stand a good chance in our video encoding test. Sadly this wasn't to be and its score of 2,150 was over 400 points short of the Core i5-2400. Thankfully for the FX-8120, the Core i3-2100 was noticeably slower, with its two physical and two virtual cores not able to keep up. Everything started to fall away from the FX-8120 again in our multi-tasking test, where it was yet again at the bottom of the pile, coming 100 points short of the much cheaper Core i3-2100, while the Core i5-2400 was nearly 50% faster - pretty damning result. Overall, it was no surprise to see the FX-8120 rock bottom, bettered by the Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition and Core i3-2100 and trounced by the Core i5-2400. Our game test lacks data for the two Sandy Bridge CPUs as we tested these some time ago, however, with the Intel Core i5-3570K retailing for just £30-40 more, it's clear from our results that the FX-8120 isn't a great buy for games either. The Intel CPU was 60 per cent faster in Arma II while costing around 30 per cent more - not a bad rate of return if you can afford the extra layout. Conclusion, Sadly, its more of the same bad news for AMD or anyone with a Socket AM3+ motherboard looking for a decent CPU for around the £150 mark. The FX-8120 just isn't a good choice when it comes to the kind of applications we run on our PCs. It's regularly outpaced by far cheaper Intel dual-core CPUs, while the similarly-priced Intel Core i5-2400 is significantly faster in many of our tests. It's not all bad news for AMD - before we get accused of being biased towards Intel, we have no qualms recommending the A8-3870K for those looking to build a budget gaming PC, while we also recommend many of its graphics cards. Do drop the CPU OC its so easy why pay for it. As it stands, the FX-8120 will have to be a lot cheaper for it to be worth considering over an equivalently-priced Intel setup, while owners of the Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition can rest assured that there aren't any worthwhile upgrades yet. http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cpus/2012/07/27/amd-fx-8120-review/8 To save some bucks now going to a i5 3570k is a great idea and go with the cheapest GPU for now or if you have one already use it till the Kepler power GTX660 comes out. I do recommend building your own rig not buying, you will have fun learning and taking control of your computational needs, and get more gaming power for your buck. I have added a few more links, hope they help. GeForce GTX 660 Ti specs leaked, beats expectations http://www.hitechreview.com/it-products/pc/geforce-gtx-660-ti-specs-leaked-beats-expectations/38526/ Today, Nvidia released “A New Dawn,” an updated demo (announced last month) which shows off the power of Kepler-based GPUs http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/07/24/nvidia-releases-new-tech-demo-to-show-off-kepler-based-gpus/ Gaming CPU Hierarchy Chart http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html

Answer by Muneer Azizi
Wow, $ 1500 bucks just for a computer no monitor. And all your really paying for is a computer with a nice processor, but nothing else really. Your graphics card retails at around $ 250, you can go buy 2x4gb ddr3 1600 mhz memory sticks for $ 40 bucks. The only thing thats fascinating to me is the processor, but i would not pay 1500 dollars. to top it off, NO OPTICAL DRIVE, that means no cdrom/dvdrom how are u suppose to game without putting in cd's? aside from torrent, but anyways. To sum it up i would not buy it. I actually built a computer myself with almost exact same stats, mine has usb 3.0 and a graphics card almost equal to that, same memory, only thing is is that mine is an 8-core amd cpu which in my opinions better than even the one on this build, but yeah. Costed me $ 700 dollars, had a optical drive too. but then again i built mine. If ur gonna spe nd $ 1500, look for another site that wont rip u off, or just buy for like around $ 1000, you will never actually use all the features on a $ 1500 dollar computer anyways. And if u bought the computer i built from some store, it would be about 900-1000 dollars, so id jus get one like the one i told u about. Oh and it looks like u changed ur question so it now has a opticaldrive,thats only a $ 20 diff so not too big. And for the jerkoff trying to compare cpus, I have a fx-8150 not an 8120 dumbshit.

Answer by Bert H
I'll remove ALL the 'crap' advertising, here's what's left: Case: Thermaltake Commander Mid-Tower Gaming Case [-86] (Black Color) CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-3820 Quad-Core 3.60 GHz 10MB Intel Smart Cache LGA2011 (All Venom OC Certified) Venom Boost Fast And Efficient Factory Overclocking: Pro OC (Performance Overclock 10% or more) [+19]. (This you can do yourself - FREE). Motherboard: * (3-Way SLI Support) GIGABYTE X79 G1 Assassin 2 Intel X79 Chipset Quad Channel DDR3 Freebies: GIGABYTE GC-WB300D Exclusive Bluetooth 4.0/WiFi PCIe Expansion Card Memory: 8GB (2GBx4) DDR3/1600MHz Quad Channel Memory (Corsair Vengeance [+22]) Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1.2GB 16X PCIe Video Card [-15] (MSI Twin Frozr II OC 750 Mhz Power Supply Upgrade: 850 Watts - Thermaltake Smart Series SP-850M 80 Plus Bronze Modular Power Supply [+55] Hard Drive: 2TB (2TBx1) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive) Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR) Sound: * ASUS Xonar DS 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Audio Card [+49] Network: Intel Pro Gigabite 10/100/1000 Network Card [+34] Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: 802.11b/g/n 300Mbps PCI Wireless Adapter Network Card [+26] Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR) Internal USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports (NOT MANY). Any thing else is CRAP. Hpw long will it last? Email them and ASK. PS: I'm still wondering why you listed ALL the 'stuff' it doesn't have. For $ 1495, I can buy two (maybe three).

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Personal computer Cases appear in many sizes and shapes, colors, as well as styles. Many of these customizations are exclusively "bling" even though some present enhancements in functionality for your Pc. While virtually any desktop PC case can be modified, it is normally much more cost-effective to customize a gaming Computer case.

Personal computer gaming has got the potential to create a massive amount of heat. Graphics rendering demands a large amount of resources from your Central Processing Unit as well as the GPU. Furthermore, a lot of computer system players overclock their hardware for quicker performance. The danger is that often speedier efficiency also will mean higher temperature ranges. Too much heat can harm your components or even ruin it, so keeping your components cool is really a common cause for computer system case personalization.

Many customized Computer cases incorporate chilling features in the case. Nonetheless, it is generally a e xcellent idea to find out as much as you can regarding the stock cooling systems for Pc cases, as stock components are generally the most affordable that the manufacturer could locate. Most Desktop cases occur with a single 80mm system fan, with more substantial fans running to about 120mm. Far more fans will probably keep your system chillier, but they will also make your equipment louder. This is certainly an essential consideration if you want to sleep from the same room in your home as your laptop or computer and leave it on overnight. Personally, I like the sound of fans and it actually helps me fall asleep. However, I've met lots of individuals who are not able to stand the noise.

A further alternative to case fans could be to purchase a water-cooled case. These cases are generally significantly more expensive, but they're successful and create quite little sound. They're also pretty striking to show your close friends when you open the case and it looks as thoug h your computer is a living organism with veins running about.

Aesthetically intriguing items including LED lights, designer case wraps, neon lighting and cathode tubes are consistently getting into the market and producing ever more demand from customers. There is nothing quite so cool as turning the lights off and observing your pc appear as though it's some sort of futuristic time device. It really is also a very good approach to make an impression on your good friends! These kinds of fresh products are gaining attractiveness, that may drive supply a step forward. This signifies reduced prices and improved choices for shoppers.

At this point, let us have a look at probably the most important factors to think about when choosing a gaming Desktop case.

* Size

* Quantity of Bays

* Material (Aluminum, acrylic, or steel)

* Electrical power Supply

* Cooling

Size

You will discover several sizing categories, a nd every one has subcategories. Towers normally encase servers. These are big cases that typically can come with rollers and have a minimum of 10 bays. Exclusively business or corporation servers should be housed inside these, as they are ridiculously more than what an average and even hard-core game lover would most likely actually need to have. But then again, 10 years ago they said nobody would likely ever need to have more than 128 Megabytes of Good old ram. Don't forget those days? Well, even in case you don't remember, it's true. It really is simply just improbable you will have to have as much room as a tower may supply unless you're managing a server.

Essentially the most popular case size is the mid-tower. These are also one of the most well-known. If you ever use a desktop personal computer, you probably possess a mid-tower. Almost all gamers and typical users will find this size case to be wonderfully satisfactory for all their particular components as well as near future upgrades. In the event you don't intend to upgrade very much in the long term, then 3 bays should be adequate. But if you are wanting to have space to upgrade, buy a model with five bays.

Just like anything else in technology, personal computer cases are steadily getting more compact. In the event that interior decoration is crucial to you, you might take into account a micro or mini ATX case. Nonetheless, should you would rather that the sleek, bling-bling case get noticed, go on and opt for a bigger one. This path will even enable you more flexibility with the dimension of parts and future upgrades. Mini ATX cases need more compact motherboards, and generally merely consist of a single fan. Furthermore, there is generally only room for 1 DVD or CD drive and one Hard Drive. Scaled-down cases look much more advanced and exquisite, but sacrifice in versatility and overall performance.

Quantity of Bays

Because I covered this be fore, I'll just touch on it lightly again, because it is rather significant. When obtaining a custom Computer case, you should take into account whether you need to have room to upgrade it in the future. A few people prefer to just purchase completely new computer systems often and sell their old ones. Some people prefer to acquire a great computer system only one time every 4-5 years. No matter what way you choose, it is advisable to understand that you can expect to fork out far more for much more bays, but you will additionally potentially escape a significant annoyance or aggravation in the future.

Material (Aluminum, acrylic, or steel)

A large number of Computer cases are made from black-painted steel, having a cheap faceplate snapped to the front. Nevertheless, if you are likely to buy a personalized Desktop case, you should look at choosing aluminum or acrylic. Aluminum is far lighter in weight than steel, features a a lot more satisfying aesthetic, and dissipates heat a lot more efficiently.

But if you are wanting to definitely bling out your Computer case, the trendy way to go is acrylic. Acrylic cases are those see-through ones you always see on display. It may possibly appear super-cool to set several LED lights inside your acrylic case with some fluorescent lighting as well as a liquid-cooling system, turn off the lighting in the area, and behold your futuristic device. Not just does it make one heck of a night light, it's going to genuinely make an impression on your buddies, and get you in the mood for killing some noobs. It truly is critical to keep in mind, nevertheless, that acrylic cannot be welded, so these types of cases tend to be screwed or glued together. It is best to pick screwed cases rather than glued, as glued cases have a tendency to split from their seams very easily.

Electrical power Supply

Computers demand plenty of power. Specifically if you have a gaming Pc with additional or expensive elements. Much like we need oxygen, personal computers have to have power! Therefore, while selecting a electricity supply, do not suffocate your laptop or computer. Obtain a great strength supply and the pc's functionality are going to be able to reach its potential without slowing.

Apart from merely delivering adequate electrical power, it is advisable to be sure that the power supply is high quality and will likely not toast your costly components. If you're on a budget, don't think about that when shopping for a electricity supply. Penny-pinch anywhere else, because a power supply just isn't a component you ought to be cheap with.

Cooling

Modern day Personal computer video game titles max out the abilities of most gaming Computers, which in turn means that the components work hard and get incredibly hot without having a satisfactory cooling system. Fans, heat sinks, and water-cooled systems are som e of the methods to maintain your equipment cool whilst video gaming.

Fans are the most prevalent kind of cooling, and come in three standard sizes: 80 mm, 90 mm and 120mm. Some fans arrive with LEDs installed which make a super-cool lighting effect once the fan is revolving. Partnering this with an acrylic case is one method to definitely make an impression on your good friends.

Liquid-cooled systems are specifically snazzy. They are highly-priced, but they supply quite successful chilling while making simply no sound. Integrating these with an acrylic case plus some fluorescent lighting is one more solution to actually make an impression on your buddies.

Bottom line

There are numerous neat choices for buyers to choose from. As a growing number of selections become obtainable, rates will slide and consumers will benefit even more. Soon, computer systems won't resemble boring containers. It will be cheap and inexpensive to put togethe r a specialized, personalized device that satisfies your tastes, impresses your pals and makes you proud to have it.

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