Can't you see, build a pc for me ;)

[08nolanni]

With my catchy title, how could the fable MMO-Champion resist my request.

As it stands my days of having the time or knowledge to build a pc are limited, and I kind of don't want to deal with the trouble shooting etc etc.

I'm from Australia or Straya depending how bogan you are.
The group I want to use is
http://www.computeralliance.com.au/systems.aspx

My budget is $2500.
Don't need a screen, speakers or mouse / keyboard etc.

I will humbly exchange cookies and include you in my sig

Thanks!,

[NoLimit]

Intel Core i5 3570K 3.40Ghz Quad Core
ASUS S1155 ATX P8Z77-V
DDR3 8GB Corsair 1600MHz Vengeance
240GB Intel 2.5" 520 Series SSD
Nvidia GTX680 2GB Overclocked
750 Watt Corsair TX750 PSU
CoolerMaster Full XL-ATX HAF X Case Black

2501$

Don't know the case tho, i wanted to pick the one i have (NZXT Phantom), but they don't offer that :/

[glo]

If you want something more realistic, go with the follow parts:


1 x 128GB Crucial 2.5" M4 SATA 6Gb/s SSD Drive (PN CT128M4SSD2)
1 x NVIDIA GTX680 2GB ASUS PCIe Video Card PN GTX680-2GD5
1 x Corsair Full ATX Obsidian 650D Case Black (No PSU)
1 x 650 Watt Corsair HX-650 Modular Power Supply
1 x DVD Writer LG 24x SATA Black OEM
1 x Liquid Cooling Corsair Hydro H80 High Performance CPU Cooler
1 x Intel S1155 Core i5 3570K 3.40Ghz Quad Core CPU UNLOCKED
1 x Gigabyte S1155 ATX GA-Z77X-UD3H Motherboard
1 x DDR3 8GB (2x4G) G.Skill 1600MHz PC12800 Ripjaws RAM Kit PN F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL

The above system will max everything currently available with ease, while staying a good bit under your budget. Also:

- Performance gap between the 670 and 680 is very small, not really worth the $150 or so you'll spend unless you plan on using 3 monitors. If you want more GPU power for said purposes, go with the 680 or 7970.

- You -need- a mechanical HDD for storage in addition to the SSD, but there's no way to add one. Have a look around at your online retailers for a 500GB-2TB Western Digital Caviar Black or Caviar Blue drive.

- Not sure if you needed Windows, so I skipped that.

[08nolanni]

Thanks guys,

Cookies and Milkshakes for all!

[hapylol]

snip.

You listed the 680 above GLO. I would strongly advise getting the 670 that he talks about instead.

Why are you suggesting the H80 when a standard air cooler would suffice? If you go water cooling you might as well H100.

Case is pretty expensive too but OP has to decide that.

[glo]

You listed the 680 above GLO. I would strongly advise getting the 670 that he talks about instead.

Why are you suggesting the H80 when a standard air cooler would suffice? If you go water cooling you might as well H100.

Case is pretty expensive too but OP has to decide that.

The site has a weird configuration dealy with very limited part selection, and Australian prices are pretty wonky.

I did link the wrong 680 I think, if I'm remembering correctly, the difference on price there between some of their 670s and 680s was only 30 bucks or so.

As for the heatsink, the -only- options available were Corsair liquid units, Zalman (not a fan), and Thermaltake (not a fan). Linked H80 over the H100 for the exact reason you stated, crazy cooling isn't necessary. However, the lower end H series buckles down more than most air solutions. Plus their price difference between the H80 and H100 was absurd, like $50.

[08nolanni]

The Website allows you to add additional features / components.

Yeah we get ripped off pretty bad here.
Alas my knowledge on building computers as i mentioned is fairly limited =( Been too long.

I might use those parts you guys mentioned and see if someone else can supply and build it.

Thanks for all the great advice though. I can't wait to take a picture and add it to the Post your desktop Forum ;D

---------- Post added 2012-08-07 at 11:35 AM ----------

Intel Core i5 3570K 3.40Ghz Quad Core
ASUS S1155 ATX P8Z77-V
DDR3 8GB Corsair 1600MHz Vengeance
240GB Intel 2.5" 520 Series SSD
Nvidia GTX680 2GB Overclocked
750 Watt Corsair TX750 PSU
CoolerMaster Full XL-ATX HAF X Case Black

2501$

Don't know the case tho, i wanted to pick the one i have (NZXT Phantom), but they don't offer that :/

I think I like this build.

I don't plan on over cloaking guys. I guess my main reasons would be

1. Would it still allow me to play games fairly decent for about 3 years ? (I know it's hard to future proof)
2. It get's a little warm around summer here (Around 32-36 degrees C ) Would the Case alone be safe at keeping it cool ?

[L4ZOR]

get those parts from- www.scorptech.com.au or www.eyo.com.au or www.pccasegear.com.au if on east coast

if on west coast

www.netplus.com.au

just a reccomendation you may be able to find better prices

[Yalingo]

If you have a Umart or MSY near you mate you'll get a much better price.

You can easily compare prices of all your parts on www.staticice.com.au