Gaming computer

[Alisya]

Hello guys, i just ordered my new gaming computer and wanted to know what you think.

If i rly want but thats a hastle, i can still change something but i think its a good machine now.

Motherboard:
Moederborden Socket 1155
ASUS MAXIMUS V GENE
FW, RAID, Gb-LAN, Sound, µATX

CPU:
CPUs Socket 1155
Intel® Core™ i5-3570K
FC-LGA4, "Ivy Bridge"


CPU Cooler:
CPUs Koelers
Scythe Mugen 3 SCMG-3100 Rev. B

Graphic card:
GIGABYTE Geforce GTX 670 OC
DisplayPort, HDMI, 2x DVI

Power supply:
Voedingen
Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 800W
Zwart

Case:
Cooler Master CM690II Advanced +Window USB3.0
Zwart

HDD:
Harddisks 3,5 inch SATA
Western Digital WD1002FAEX 1 TB

SSD:
Samsung MZ-7PD128BW
(Bulk, SATA 600, 840 Pro Serie, MLC-Chips, Trim)

[n0cturnal]

What is the point in making this kind of thread after you've bought it?

[Alisya]

I have one week to change things if needed if something rly bad is implemented but i had to order it cuz of discount

[stalkerzzzz]

You could've saved money by purchasing a cheaper motherboard, PSU (you don't need 800W for the system). I would've bought the Noctua NH-D14 instead of the Scythe Mugen 3, the cooling capabilities between the two are significant.
As n0cturnal said, none of this is relevant since you've already purchased it.

[Deleted]

Why a mATX mobo? You have space for a regular ATX in that case, and while I don't know what you intend to do with your hardware I think you'd be fine with a cheaper motherboard. I used a P8Z77-V in a recent build with similar performance and it works great, in fact it was probably even overkill.

This system would probably run with a 400W PSU so unless you plan to add another GPU you could save some money on a cheaper PSU.

[Alisya]

Why a mATX mobo? You have space for a regular ATX in that case, and while I don't know what you intend to do with your hardware I think you'd be fine with a cheaper motherboard. I used a P8Z77-V in a recent build with similar performance and it works great, in fact it was probably even overkill.

This system would probably run with a 400W PSU so unless you plan to add another GPU you could save some money on a cheaper PSU.

I kind of just looked up what were good things and try to make it work.. is it worse to have a mATX mobo?

For the PSU i wanted to go for a very silent one and some friends said that gold one was very good so i picked that one.. i have a 850w now that the pc shop adviced me so i thought 800 would be good enough


Edit: I also went for the maximus cuz of the better sound on board .. those 2 mobos are same price

[DeltrusDisc]

You already ordered it and this is the first thread of its kind I can recall where the parts ordered don't make any alarms go off. Good job.

There's really no discussion to be had though, so don't be shocked if this gets locked.

[Alisya]

Call it pre-ordered cuz the motherboard is not in stock for a week i could change anything i want...

But it was cuz of the promotion on some parts that i had to make a "deal", but i'm glad that no alarm bells go off ringing cuz hardware is not my strongest, so i had to look up a lot

[llDemonll]

i agree with getting a normal size motherboard. if it saves you money you can get a smaller psu, otherwise just leave it as-is

the biggest disadvantage of a mATX motherboard is you can't run two video cards

[Deleted]

I kind of just looked up what were good things and try to make it work.. is it worse to have a mATX mobo?

It's not necessarily worse but mATX are smaller versions of the regular ATX boards meaning less slots, features etc. If it performs well and you don't need the extras then it doesn't really matter.

[Alisya]

Aha ... if i change it i don't have to wait anymore i supose.. (to that P8Z77-V)

Few questions:
- That better sound on board of the maximus is that gona make a big difference?
- Might be a dumb question but can you give me an example why i would put in 2 graphic cards ? is that just if i want to have like 3-4 screens with crossfire or something like that? cuz i don't see that happening.. i'm gona play high end games most of the time and design ..

edit: and are we talking about P8Z77-V (same price as maximus) or the P8Z77-V deluxe?

[The Cat]

Did you order RAM?

2 Graphics cards would be SLI(Nvidia) or Crossfire(AMD). Basically just more performance for higher resolution gaming or more demanding games. Though, at 1080p, a 670 should be able to max anything current.

[Alisya]

Did you order RAM?

2 Graphics cards would be SLI(Nvidia) or Crossfire(AMD). Basically just more performance for higher resolution gaming or more demanding games. Though, at 1080p, a 670 should be able to max anything current.

Yes m8, forgot to include it, i took the KingstonHyperX 16 GB DDR3-1600 Quad-Kit (4)

Aha i don't think i will go for 2 graphic cards.. but seeing all the posts here, the best descision would probably be to go to the other motherboard for same price (the bigger one)?

[Idrinkwhiterussians]

I have the p8Z77-V myself, and it is a great board. Be aware that part of the price is because of the wifi module.

[Lemmiwink]

Yes m8, forgot to include it, i took the KingstonHyperX 16 GB DDR3-1600 Quad-Kit (4)

Aha i don't think i will go for 2 graphic cards.. but seeing all the posts here, the best descision would probably be to go to the other motherboard for same price (the bigger one)?

I think you are mistaking the Maximus V Gene for a m-ITX card. They don't support 2 video cards. This one does. This one will also outperform your standard run of the mill P8 card all the way to the bank. The size difference between this one and an ATX is 6CM, thats one PCIE slot and a few SATA/USB etc.

I do not see any reason to swap a superior card for a physically bigger card that won't perform as well as this one in any way once you start clocking. It won't even have handy extra features like this one has. That my friend is bad advice. Go ahead and get the Gene, don't listen to this nonsense.