Thank you, didn't know those specs came so cheap but this alienware is not available in NZ plus I want to build my own tower so is the cooler master haf series a good choice option?
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It will perform the same as hardware that costs a fraction of the price and doesn't look like a transformer. You might as well recommend him a Mac Pro.
I have heard some people that had bad experiences with them so I will be a bit cautious around those.
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That looks good and all but I want this to be DIY build I will consider this though.
Bunch of tips for you:
-you don't need a gaming case, gaming mouse/keyboard, gaming ram. Gaming is a codeword for rip-off.
-don't spend over $150 on a case.
-you don't need an i7, get an i5 and spend the savings on an SSD or a better GPU.
-buy from PBTech.co.nz
-if you're overclocking, make sure you spend enough on cooling.
-you don't need a gaming case, gaming mouse/keyboard, gaming ram. Gaming is a codeword for rip-off.
-don't spend over $150 on a case.
-you don't need an i7, get an i5 and spend the savings on an SSD or a better GPU.
-buy from PBTech.co.nz
-if you're overclocking, make sure you spend enough on cooling.
OK thanks but to save extra money should I get a hybrid SSD ,Should I get quad core i5 sandy bridge processor and playing games like COD,is dual graphics in crossfire better.BTW cooler master haf with possibly liquid cooling and 16GB of corsair blue DDR3is some thing I will get.In a couple of minutes I will keep you up to date on the components I am gonna buy
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~$2,600 in all
1. True
2. Opinion, everyone chooses the case they like best.
3. Opinion, He is already putting $3000 NZD... an SSD has to go standard with the i7.
4. Don't know
5. Very true.
I wouldn't recommend a hybrid, just out of preference. If something breaks, as least you'll have a separate drive to use.
Liquid cooling is pretty good, but it's also quiet. It's really your call as to what you use.
An i5 is fine for most games, but if you have enough money you might as well upgrade it to an i7. A great graphics card will always be better than 2 good ones, so rather get the best one you can afford and get a second one later if you really need it.
BTW, do you have a monitor and keyboard/mouse yet?
Yes a nice 30'' apple cinema display that used to complement my 2009 mac pro
and good keyboard etc.So should I get quad core i7 sandy bridge and a GTX or should I get an ATI raedon.
Depends! Everything in computing depends on what you are going to use it for or if you want the best of the best you can afford.
OK here are the specs for this rig:
Quad core i7 sandy bridge-$315.00 got it here-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
Corsair vengence 16GB DDR3 here:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145347
Don't know if this motherboard is compatible-GigaByte G1.sniper motherboard-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128471
nvidia GTX 580 here:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130587
segate 500GB hybird here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148591
Now the rest of the things like the video card and sound card I want you guys to help me with.btw got the cooler master HAF 912 here:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233
how does this bad boy sound
Quad core i7 sandy bridge-$315.00 got it here-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
Corsair vengence 16GB DDR3 here:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145347
Don't know if this motherboard is compatible-GigaByte G1.sniper motherboard-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128471
nvidia GTX 580 here:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130587
segate 500GB hybird here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148591
Now the rest of the things like the video card and sound card I want you guys to help me with.btw got the cooler master HAF 912 here:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233
how does this bad boy sound
1. Why do you need 16GB of RAM, this one point I will insist you don't waste money on. If you want crazy RAM amounts, go with 12GB in triple channel or 8GB in dual channel.
2. That motherboard and CPU are not compatible.
3. Normally, I'd say Sound Cards are not needed as much (unless you are a audiophile) because motherboards pack decent integrated sound modules now. However, it's up to you. I for one added a Sound Card to mine since I have external speakers to go with it.
4. Hybrid HDDs offer little to no real world gains.
the 16 gig is for servers that I run 16 gig is something preferred and needed but perhaps 12 gig will do.also what mother board is compatible with that cpu because I insist on keeping that cpu.and finally basically you are saying that a 2TB HDD spinning at 7200rpm would be a better choice because this is my first build(yes I know about working in a static free environment I have recently purchased a static wrist band)
The motherboard depends on what type of Bridge you are looking for. For that CPU we have H, Z, Q and P bridges. But the motherboard has to be LGA 1155, the one you gave is an LGA 1366 with X58 Bridge.
You really don't need one. Any high end mobo will have excellent onboard sound. As jav6454 said, your RAM is wildly unnecessary. Even 12 is more than most professionals need. It's not going to do anything useful.
very ram intensive server for a game with a good 50-60 players at once but maybe 16 is overkill maybe 12 gig is fine.
Game Server with 50-60 people... Hmmmm I don't know game server capacities, so I can't really give you advice there.
But if this computer is to be used mainly for gaming on it, then stick to 12GB (triple) or 8GB (dual) at most.
But if this computer is to be used mainly for gaming on it, then stick to 12GB (triple) or 8GB (dual) at most.
what about the ASUS P8P67 PRO mother board I think it is 1155
It is... I just Googled it. I think its the third or fourth result down. The NewEgg link.
I'll get 12gig RAM just to be safe side cause on my 4 gig MBP the server crashes with 2.5 GB dedicated to it and the page outs are just tremendous e.g3.5GB
I'll get 12gig RAM just to be safe side cause on my 4 gig MBP the server crashes with 2.5 GB dedicated to it and the page outs are just tremendous e.g3.5GB
Be sure your mobo has either dual or triple channel. Depending on that depends your choice of RAM.