PC Build For a Mate

[ALMOSTunseen]

So I'm building this computer for one of my mates. He would like it to handle current games, as well as new ones coming out, such as Skyrim, COD, Portal 2, Assassins creed 3, etc. His budget is approximately around $2000. Now remeber, I'm in Australia, so everything is over priced . Just wanted to see if there were any improvements that could be made to this build, Such as a different part that is better, for a little more money, or a similar part that is cheaper.
CPU: i7 3770k
MB: Gigabyte Z77-D3H or ASUS P8Z77-V-LX
RAM: Gskill ripjawz 1866mhz 8G (4G x2)
HDD: Seagate 1TB 7200rpm SATA3 HDD
G/C: Sapphire HD7970 2G
ODD: Samsung SH-222 DVD ROM
CASE: Antec Six Hundred
PSU: Antec 750w TurePower
COOLER: Thermaltake Contac 39 CPU Cooler
O.S.: Windows 7 Pro 64bit
MONITOR: ASUS VE247H

Thanks

[Fourstaff]

If he is only playing games, then consider the 3570K. It performs more or less similarly to the 3770K but should be about $100 cheaper. Consider an SSD too, that will be the next biggest boost.

[INSTG8R]

It looks like a pretty solid list. Is he just going to be gaming with it? Doing any kind of encoding or video editing for example? If not could save a little cash going with a 3570K if has no need for alot of heavy Multi-threaded usage. That's all I have to "critique"

Edit Fourstaff "Ninja'd me but on the exact same page anyway

[ALMOSTunseen]

Originally Posted by Fourstaff

If he is only playing games, then consider the 3570K. It performs more or less similarly to the 3770K but should be about $100 cheaper. Consider an SSD too, that will be the next biggest boost.

Originally Posted by INSTG8R

It looks like a pretty solid list. Is he just going to be gaming with it? Doing any kind of encoding or video editing for example? If not could save a little cash going with a 3570K if has no need for alot of heavy Multi-threaded usage. That's all I have to "critique"

Edit Fourstaff "Ninja'd me but on the exact same page anyway

Ok thanks guys, I don't think an SSD is the best bet for my friend, he's kinda one of those people that just downloads allot of stuff and is completely oblivious to hard drive space. Will there be much of a performance hit between the 3570 and the 3770?

[Fourstaff]

Originally Posted by ALMOSTunseen

Ok thanks guys, I don't think an SSD is the best bet for my friend, he's kinda one of those people that just downloads allot of stuff and is completely oblivious to hard drive space. Will there be much of a performance hit between the 3570 and the 3770?

Get both, SSD for programs and stuff like that, HDD for his prons

Should be negligible performance hit between the 3570K and 3770K, unless you run heavily multithreaded tasks (which currently doesn't include games). 0-5% hit depending on games should be a good starting ballpark if you really want a number.

A good summary: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu...k_6.html#sect0

[ALMOSTunseen]

Originally Posted by Fourstaff

Get both, SSD for programs and stuff like that, HDD for his prons

Should be negligible performance hit between the 3570K and 3770K, unless you run heavily multithreaded tasks (which currently doesn't include games). 0-5% hit depending on games should be a good starting ballpark if you really want a number.

A good summary: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu...k_6.html#sect0

Ok, My first time posting on TPU and I'm already pleased .
Time to check prices for the parts... Oh wait, the store where I buy my parts from has decided to have some maintenance. me no happy.

[INSTG8R]

No messing around here Straight goods

I mean I went "all out" and got a 2600K didn't real need it I do some encoding and it certainly does fly for the most part for that. But yeah unless your buddy really feels the need for "top dog" he isn't gonna miss the threads.

As suggested put the cash saved into an SSD. Plenty of guides on how to set up your Windows install to use your "Slave" HDD fpr all things storage leaving the SSD tidy and just running the OS.

Edit: I just checked your Specs. I see you couldn't resist the the pull of "the best" either

[newlife]

i would go with asus mobo its much better then giagbyts and i5 3570k as i7 makes next to no improvment in games and in aus things sell for about the same as us due to high au $ and how close we are to asia and i get all my stuff from msy or pccasegear