Marest's Sample Builds

[Drunkenvalley]

This'll do.

[dahawk]

This'll do.

that card will work fine with the 550 build correct?

[Drunkenvalley]

that card will work fine with the 550 build correct?

That's why I linked it, yes.

[dahawk]

That's why I linked it, yes.

thank u good sir

[Mister K]

For Headphones Sony DMR XB 500 and 1000 are amazing.
Also Razer Naga / Deathadder.

[Deleted]

Won't add the Naga. I used to have the DeathAdder on the list previously, because the 2009 and 2010 (and so on) revision was great, but I have heard that current DeathAdders being produced are either great, or piss-poor in quality. I won't include a mouse that might be good. Reportedly, this is the case with many of Razers other products.

The Sony MDR-XB500 is an excellent pair of cans for hip-hop, rap and RNB - but not so much for gaming. The heavy bass makes for a too exaggerated gaming experience; there are better choices at that price point.

I'm not sure about the Sony MDR-XB1000, I'll look into those. Judging by a fast Google search they seem to be of similar caliber as the XB500 - i.e. bass heavy and excellent for hip-hop. I know the XB300 and XB700 aren't very widely recommended (the XB300 being too uneven and the XB700 having a very lacking mid-range).

Edit: http://www.head-fi.org/t/386105/no-love-for-sony-xb-700
I'm sure there are more threads. In either case I don't find the MDR-series to be something for the peripherals list. They are not catered towards gaming at all.

[Ron Burgundy]

Won't add the Naga.

may i ask why? my naga was the best mouse i ever bought...


dislike the razer fanboyz i take it?

[Butler to Baby Sloths]

may i ask why? my naga was the best mouse i ever bought...


dislike the razer fanboyz i take it?

Marest says why in the sentence following that statement.

[...]I have heard that current DeathAdders being produced are either great, or piss-poor in quality. I won't include a mouse that might be good. Reportedly, this is the case with many of Razers other products.

[Ron Burgundy]

Marest says why in the sentence following that statement.

he was talking about the deathadder, not the naga.

[Butler to Baby Sloths]

Marest added in a bit about "other razer products".

I don't know if it has been covered already, but I have heard nothing much bad about the M60/M90 Corsair mice. Maybe they should get a link in the OP?

[Deleted]

may i ask why? my naga was the best mouse i ever bought...

dislike the razer fanboyz i take it?

Because I think it's a bad product. If we disregard the fact that having a thumb-only numpad is atrocious (and while this is something you can learn to use, I still find it to be a very unnatural solution to what is a small problem for most gamers), this is essentially why I won't add it:

• I'm not sure if it's just the way Razer produces their product(s), but there seems to be a 50/50 chance to actually get a proper unit. Some are really good and will last for years, others are horrible and will break down in just a few days/weeks.
• It's small, tiny even, and only suits a handful of users properly. I have small hands to begin with and I find it excessively small; it's like it was made for kids. It will certainly work for some, but this is a general peripherals list - not specific recommendations.
• It's expensive. For ~$80 or so there are much better options, especially considering that the sensor used is pretty mediocre - in that aspect the G400 is a much better choice at almost 2/5 of the price.
• The plethora of re-releases. We have the original, the molten, the epic, the hex and the hex wraith. And now the 2012 version.

I'm planning a bigger overhaul next time I update that will include some upgrades.

Also, what does me disliking a product (or products) have anything to do with the supporters of that company? That makes no sense at all.

[Livermunch]

If I were to get the Budget Gaming 650

MoBo: ASRock H77 Pro4-M – $89.99
CPU: Intel i5 2310 – $179.99
RAM: G.Skill 1600MHz 2x4GB – $39.99
GPU: HIS Radeon 6870 – $159.99
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB – $79.99
PSU: XFX ProSeries 450W – $62.99 Review
Case: Rosewill Challenger – $49.99
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Estimated Total Price – $663

But instead, switch the Gpu for the Sapphire Radeon 7850 – $239.99

and the Psu for the Seasonic S12II 520W – $69.99

Everything would work fine and all and fit in the case?

[BicycleMafioso]

If I were to get the Budget Gaming 650

But instead, switch the Gpu for the Sapphire Radeon 7850 – $239.99

and the Psu for the Seasonic S12II 520W – $69.99

Everything would work fine and all and fit in the case?

Yes, that would work; The GPU is <9", the case supports GPUs <11 and 3/8" (whatever that means)

[Livermunch]

Yes, that would work; The GPU is <9", the case supports GPUs <11 and 3/8" (whatever that means)

Okay thanks for the help man

[Xuvial]

If I were to get the Budget Gaming 650

MoBo: ASRock H77 Pro4-M – $89.99
CPU: Intel i5 2310 – $179.99
RAM: G.Skill 1600MHz 2x4GB – $39.99
GPU: HIS Radeon 6870 – $159.99
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB – $79.99
PSU: XFX ProSeries 450W – $62.99 Review
Case: Rosewill Challenger – $49.99
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Estimated Total Price – $663

But instead, switch the Gpu for the Sapphire Radeon 7850 – $239.99

and the Psu for the Seasonic S12II 520W – $69.99

Everything would work fine and all and fit in the case?

Yup good choice of parts, everything will fit, go for it. The sample builds are mostly interchangeable (within reason of course) so you've got the right idea.

[Ravlat]

I am looking to build something based around a $1500 budget. I have access to redcued pricing on Intel processor, SSD and Motherboards hence the inclusion from the builds on the frontpage. Up to now i've been very MMO based but have started spending more time on FPS so would like to have a system that can handle both GPU and CPU gaming.

MoBo: Intel DZ77GA-70k
CPU: Intel I7 3770K
SSD: Intel 180 GB SSD 520 series - (Combined 3 Mobo, CPU, SSD - $569)
RAM: Corsair Vengence LP 4x4GB - $98
GPU: EVGA GTX670 - $400
HDD: (Re-use 600GB from old system)
PSU: Corsair TX850M - $140
Heatsink: Noctua NH-D14 - $90
Case: Corsair 600T - $179

Total price - $1443

As this is my 1st build i was concerned by case spacing. My other question would be it be worth spending an additional $130 on the I7 3930K processor & DX79SI Mobo to prolong life before upgrade? Other than that any inputs welcome on possible item swaps. Thks

[Deleted]

- The intel board isn't bad, but I would personally pick something else.
- 3770k won't give you any more performance in games compared to the 3570k
- 16GB is overkill for gaming, 8GB is well enough. It's cheap though, but you most likely won't need it.
- Get a non-reference GTX 670; the original PCB and cooler are severely lacking. I'd suggest the GTX 670 DCII from ASUS; same PCB as they use for the GTX 680 and impressively overclocked.
- The TX850M is overkill even for SLI 670. You can side with a good 550-600W and still have more than plenty of room for improvement, including SLI.

[Ravlat]

- The intel board isn't bad, but I would personally pick something else.
- 3770k won't give you any more performance in games compared to the 3570k
- 16GB is overkill for gaming, 8GB is well enough. It's cheap though, but you most likely won't need it.
- Get a non-reference GTX 670; the original PCB and cooler are severely lacking. I'd suggest the GTX 670 DCII from ASUS; same PCB as they use for the GTX 680 and impressively overclocked.
- The TX850M is overkill even for SLI 670. You can side with a good 550-600W and still have more than plenty of room for improvement, including SLI.

Much appreciate the feedback!

[Drunkenvalley]

- The TX850M is overkill even for SLI 670. You can side with a good 550-600W and still have more than plenty of room for improvement, including SLI.

Provided the powersupply has enough cables for the job. >.>
/annoyed with Corsair's AX 750

[Gouca]

Provided the powersupply has enough cables for the job. >.>
/annoyed with Corsair's AX 750

Luckily manufacturers include a lot of 6-> 8 pin / molex -> 6/8 pin connectors in 'em packages ^^