Hello Mmo-Champion nation!
Like quite a few others I've also made plans on using my tax returns to buy a new rig. I have narrowed down the opinions to two or three different combinations but am just not able to make the decision which way to go. There's also a few issues on using salvaged items from previous computer that I'd like to get some advice on.
My current setup is about three and half years old:
Cpu: core 2 duo E8400 3,0Ghz
MoBo: basic p35 board from Gigabyte
Gpu: Palit GTX 460 1024MB
Mem: 4gb 800mhz ddr2
Psu: Seasonic s12 550W energy plus
Case: Antec nine hundred
I'm going to use my current hard drive as a storage hdd and the dvd-player. Also I'd like to save the case and the psu if possible. More about those later after i've explained the new builds i'm going for.
So the planned setups. Every setup will have a aftermarket cpu cooler and a SSD. Not decided which ones I'll use. Suggestions are welcome!
Option 1:
Cpu: i5 2500k 3,3Ghz
MoBo: Asus P8Z68-V pro
Gpu: 2x Palit GTX 460 1024mb in Sli
Mem: 2x4gb 1600mhz G.Skill Ripjaws
Psu: Corsair hx psu 750W 14cm V2.3 80+silver
Case: Antec Nine hundred or Haf-X
Option 2:
Cpu: i5 2500k 3,3Ghz
MoBo: Asus P8Z68-V pro
Gpu: Asus GTX 580 Directcu II 1536MB GDDR5
Mem: 2x4gb 1600mhz G.Skill Ripjaws
Psu: My current Seasonic 550W or Corsair hx psu 750W 14cm V2.3 80+silver
Case: Antec Nine hundred
Option 3:
Even though this was the first build i thought of it's optional since I'm not sure if I can afford it.
Cpu: i5 2500k 3,3Ghz
MoBo: Asus P8Z68-V pro
Gpu: 2x Asus GTX 560 TI Top Directcu II 1 GB GDDR5 in Sli
Mem: 2x4gb 1600mhz G.Skill Ripjaws
Psu: Corsair hx psu 750W 14cm V2.3 80+silver
Case: Antec Nine hundred or Haf-X
Now to the questions. The basic points are to keep the system noise at a considerable level. I will be overclocking the cpu atleast somewhat so that is to be considered with the psu. I'll be using 1920x1080 monitor.
In option one I'm a little worried if the airflow of antec nine hundred is enough to keep the gpu's cool enough. I've added the optional 120mm fan to the side panel but I'm still not sure if it's enough? If anyone has knowledge or experience on that it'd be greatly appreciated.
in option two I'd like to use my old Seasonic 550W psu. i'm just not sure if it's enough to power gtx580 and overclocked 2500K. So I'd like some help with the issue also. Saving 140 euros on the psu and being able to use my old case would make this option my favourite.
I guess the third option is for me to decide. I think the same questions apply to this one aswell and it's up to me to decide if I'm able to use the extra cash.
Lastly I have a really noobish question about monitors. Am I able to use a lower resolution monitor as a secondary while using a 1920x1080 as main one?
These are the current options, I might wait and see how the radeon 7000 series compares to these though Nvidia has been my favourite lately. All the input and help is very much appreciated.