building my own pc

NTM2003 · Jan 3, 2015

I am building my own pc I am going to take my time with like a year or so will I be save to know that if I buy my motherboard and Processor now the cases and components wont change in the next 3 years and will a 4.0ghz or higher AMD run all new games for the next few years?

EpicShweetness · Jan 3, 2015

If it's going to take time to put together a computer financially then get the components with the least amount of time sensitivity. I would say since your building the machine primarily for gaming the most time senitive component is the GPU. The CPU would definitely be on the top of that list but the CPU is taking a further and further backseat in importance. A 4GHZ AMD will definitely be fine. Things like the case and psu would be fine to purchase now.

NTM2003 · Jan 3, 2015

I have been looking at motherboard combos on tigerdirect.com and the fasted one they have is a 4.4ghz amd I am going to have to save for that I am looking to put 2 grand into this when done. and a 850 watt power supply should be plenty to run everything.

peche · Jan 3, 2015

Welcome to TPU!
I think you may consider:

**PSU, Video Cards are getting less power hungry mother after model, so 600W 80+plus certified PSU would be fine, would last more than 3 years with you,
**Case can be with you till the end of time if you get the right one, with right space to put what you would get, take the time and compare, decent air flow and space are a must.
***Motherboard, processor, Ram , Video Card and SSD/ HDD, this its going to be the most expensive card on your build, look for opportunities, rebates and sales if you don’t have much money,
***Peripherals , do you have your mouse, keyboard and headset? this is important but not necessary for example I started my build and left this for the final part,

A 4.0GHz Amd processor will be power hungry, they also come with a stock cooler that are not so good, you may replaced it with water or Aftermarket Air cooler, intels processors are a little less power hungry and quite cooler compared to some of AMD big sharks processors, but the advantage of AMD it’s the socket conservation they do, intel in the other hand doesn't re-use that much a socket,

How much it's your money for it, what are you buying first?

Regards,

NTM2003 · Jan 3, 2015

I am going to buy the motherboard and processor first then the case, the case is the part I want to stand out with my friends walk in the room so it will take me time to find the right windowed side case with leds, the power supply, and heatsink will be next I am getting the Cooler Master V8 GTS - High Performance CPU Cooler with Horizontal Vapor Chamber and 8 Heatpipes so I want a case that will fit that big ass heatsink

Toothless · Jan 3, 2015

Save up to get everything at once. Maybe you'll find a bundle to get everything cheaper.

NTM2003 · Jan 3, 2015

what is better for gaming amd or intel and over clocking?

MxPhenom 216 · Jan 3, 2015

NTM2003 said:
what is better for gaming amd or intel and over clocking?

Intel. Overclocking is unnecessary these days.

peche · Jan 3, 2015

NTM2003 said:
, and heatsink will be next I am getting the Cooler Master V8 GTS - High Performance CPU Cooler with Horizontal Vapor Chamber and 8 Heatpipes so I want a case that will fit that big ass heatsink

its really worth the V8, with a little more you can get a AIO, like Corsair H60/70, Thermaltake Water 3.0Performer, Antec Kulher H2O or Coolermaster Seidon 120V, they perform pretty well,

Toothless said:
Save up to get everything at once. Maybe you'll find a bundle to get everything cheaper.

the better advice you would get… but if your budget will not be enough don’t worry, you can still your plan.
looking for bundles could be nice too, also some stores make bundles to get rid of some old generation processors or parts,

MxPhenom 216 said:
Intel. Overclocking is unnecessary these days.

Truth has been spoken...

NTM2003 · Jan 3, 2015

I got a FX-8150 (Zambezi) (125W) 3.6 GHz over clocked at 4.0ghz only loud when playing skyrim

MxPhenom 216 · Jan 3, 2015

NTM2003 said:
I got a FX-8150 (Zambezi) (125W) 3.6 GHz over clocked at 4.0ghz only load when playing skyrim

Those chips are terrible in Skyrim. That and Total War pretty much require Intel.

NTM2003 · Jan 3, 2015

yup that's while I am building a new pc, sould I put windows 10 on it im sure it will be out by the time I am done

MxPhenom 216 · Jan 3, 2015

Also don't get the V8 cooler, There are much better options. MUCH BETTER.

NTM2003 · Jan 3, 2015

ya I look into that people say in the reviews it is to big and cant work around it

Blue-Knight · Jan 3, 2015

Toothless said:
Save up to get everything at once.

Definitely the best idea.

NTM2003 · Jan 3, 2015

liquid cooling I have no idea how to install so I guess I stick with the normal heatsink and fan I go with the cooler master hyper 212 much better size and not as big as the cooler master V8

stinger608 · Jan 3, 2015

NTM2003 said:
liquid cooling I have no idea how to install so I guess I stick with the normal heatsink and fan I go with the cooler master hyper 212 much better size and not as big as the cooler master V8

With most of the newer AIO (All In One) liquid cooling solutions; they are as easy to install as the higher end air cooling solutions. They have come a long way in the last 4 or 5 years. :peace:

NTM2003 · Jan 3, 2015

stinger608 said:
With most of the newer AIO (All In One) liquid cooling solutions; they are as easy to install as the higher end air cooling solutions. They have come a long way in the last 4 or 5 years.

you got the cool master hyper 212 how you like it so far according to your specs?

Knoxx29 · Jan 3, 2015

NTM2003 said:
what is better for gaming amd or intel and over clocking?

Definitely intel.

stinger608 · Jan 3, 2015

NTM2003 said:
you got the cool master hyper 212 how you like it so far according to your specs?

Oh the Hyper 212 is one of the best and cheapest air coolers to be had! Works fantastic. I have my 3770K (stock clocks) Crunching on World Community Grid at 100% and it never raises over 60C at full load.
I do have the cooler running in a push/pull configuration with two fans.
I have read they don't do near as good running a single fan. If you do decide to grab the Hyper 212 be sure to get the kit with two fans. It makes a world of difference. :toast:

peche · Jan 3, 2015

stinger608 said:
With most of the newer AIO (All In One) liquid cooling solutions; they are as easy to install as the higher end air cooling solutions. They have come a long way in the last 4 or 5 years.

installing a AIO liquid cooling solution kit it's going to similar to the Hyper 212 EVO,
the unique difference its to mount or install Rad and Fans, but it's not going to be something pretty hard…
Take a look:

Corsair h60 install Process…

NTM2003 · Jan 3, 2015

after looking at the video it don't seem hard that's why they make how to videos lol

peche · Jan 3, 2015

it is not a hard thing to do, just look for a kit that fit your budget,

Regards,

Knoxx29 · Jan 3, 2015

NTM2003 said:
after looking at the video it don't seem hard that's why they make how to videos lol

there was a time that i didn't even know how to install a ssd :banghead:

and today i can assembly and disassembly a Machine

all what you have to do is put things into practice :toast:

NTM2003 · Jan 3, 2015

what is the best brand GPU to get i am going with NVidia

System Name	lazy ass
Processor	Intel i5 7600k 4.2 GHz
Motherboard	MSI Enthusiastic Gaming Z270 (Z270 GAMING M3)
Cooling	H80i GT V1 liquid cooling
Memory	CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz
Video Card(s)	Gigabyte AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G 11Gbps
Storage	seagate 2tb HDD/boot drive SSD Samsung 960 evo M.2
Display(s)	ASUS 28inch 4k
Case	Corsair Graphite Series 760T
Audio Device(s)	mobo
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNOVA 750G1 750 watts
Mouse	Razer Mamba wireless/ needs a new one razer sucks
Keyboard	Corsair K68 RGB
Software	Windows 10 home
Benchmark Scores	to be updated soon

System Name	Queen Bee
Processor	3570k @ 4.0GHz
Motherboard	Gigabyte UD3 Z77
Cooling	Water Loop by EK
Memory	8GB Corsair 1600 DDR3
Video Card(s)	MSI GTX 970 Gaming WaterCooled
Storage	1x Western Digital 500GB Black 1x Intel 20GB 311 SSD
Display(s)	BenQ XL2420G
Case	CoolTek W2
Power Supply	Corsair 650Watt
Software	Windows 7 Pro

System Name	lazy ass
Processor	Intel i5 7600k 4.2 GHz
Motherboard	MSI Enthusiastic Gaming Z270 (Z270 GAMING M3)
Cooling	H80i GT V1 liquid cooling
Memory	CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz
Video Card(s)	Gigabyte AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G 11Gbps
Storage	seagate 2tb HDD/boot drive SSD Samsung 960 evo M.2
Display(s)	ASUS 28inch 4k
Case	Corsair Graphite Series 760T
Audio Device(s)	mobo
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNOVA 750G1 750 watts
Mouse	Razer Mamba wireless/ needs a new one razer sucks
Keyboard	Corsair K68 RGB
Software	Windows 10 home
Benchmark Scores	to be updated soon

System Name	Athenna
Processor	intel i7 3770 Dellided
Motherboard	GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 Rev. 1.1
Cooling	Thermaltake Water 3.0 Pro + Tt Riing12 x2 / Tt ThunderBlade / Gelid Slim 120UV fans
Memory	16GB DRR3 Kingoston with Custom Tt spreaders + HyperX Fan
Video Card(s)	GeForce GTX 980 4GB Nvidia Sample
Storage	Crucial M4 SSD 64GB's / Seagate Barracuda 2TB / Seagate Barracuda 320GB's
Display(s)	22" LG FLATRON 1920 x 1280p
Case	Thermaltake Commander G42 Window
Audio Device(s)	On-board Dolby 5.1+ Kingston HyperX Cloud 1
Power Supply	Themaltake TR2 700W 80plus bronce & APC Pro backup 1000Va
Mouse	Tt eSports Level 10M Rev 1.0 Diamond Black & Tt Conkor "L" mouse pad
Keyboard	Tt eSports KNUCKER
Software	windows 10x64Pro
Benchmark Scores	well I've fried a 775' P4 12 years ago, that counts?

System Name	lazy ass
Processor	Intel i5 7600k 4.2 GHz
Motherboard	MSI Enthusiastic Gaming Z270 (Z270 GAMING M3)
Cooling	H80i GT V1 liquid cooling
Memory	CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz
Video Card(s)	Gigabyte AORUS GeForce GTX 1080 8G 11Gbps
Storage	seagate 2tb HDD/boot drive SSD Samsung 960 evo M.2
Display(s)	ASUS 28inch 4k
Case	Corsair Graphite Series 760T
Audio Device(s)	mobo
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNOVA 750G1 750 watts
Mouse	Razer Mamba wireless/ needs a new one razer sucks
Keyboard	Corsair K68 RGB
Software	Windows 10 home
Benchmark Scores	to be updated soon

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Processor	3700x
Motherboard	AsRock Taichi Ultimate x470
Cooling	NH-D15 Chromax
Memory	G.Skill 2x16GB 3200mhz
Video Card(s)	MSI GTX1080 Ti Gaming X
Storage	2 NVME + 4 HDD
Display(s)	LG 34UB88-P + 2x AOC 2425W
Case	CoolerMaster NR600
Audio Device(s)	SteelSeries Arctis 5
Power Supply	Rosewill Fortress 750w
Mouse	Corsair Scimitar Pro
Keyboard	Corsair K57
Software	Windows 10 Professional
Benchmark Scores	Brrrrrrr

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Motherboard	MSi Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC
Cooling	EK Supremacy w/ EK Coolstream PE360 & 6x Corsair LL120s - Hardline tubing
Memory	Corsair Vengeance Pro RGB 32GB 3200 14-14-14-34
Video Card(s)	RTX3080(Ti) or Radeon 6800XT -> EK Waterblock
Storage	2 1TB NVME SSDs
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Case	Lian Li PC-011D
Audio Device(s)	Realtek 1220 w/ Sennheiser Game Ones
Power Supply	Seasonic Flagship Prime Ultra Platinum 850
Mouse	Razer Viper
Keyboard	Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition
Software	Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit

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Processor	Intel Celeron G1610 @ 2.60GHz
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2PH (rev. 1.0)
Memory	1x 4GB DDR3 @ 1333MHz (Kingston KVR13N9S8/4)
Video Card(s)	Onboard
Storage	1x 160GB (Western Digital WD1600AAJS-75M0A0)
Display(s)	1x 20" 1600x900 (PHILIPS 200VW9FBJ/78)
Case	μATX Case (Generic)
Power Supply	300W (Generic)
Software	Debian GNU/Linux 8.7 (jessie)

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Motherboard	MSI 1150 Gaming mATX/Gigabyte AORUS ELITE B550
Cooling	Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED/SilverStone AH240 AIO
Memory	16 gigs Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer/16 gigs G.Skill TridentZ NEO DDR4
Video Card(s)	R9-290X/Gigabyte GTX 1660
Storage	Crucial SSD 256 and 2TB spinner/Dual Samsung 980 Pro M2 NVME 4.0
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Case	Corsair Air 540
Audio Device(s)	On board
Power Supply	Seasonic modular 850 watt Platinum/EVGA T2-850 Titanium
Software	Windows 10 Pro/Windows 10 Pro

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Mouse	Logitech G502 spectrum
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