New build, need advice

oli_ramsay · Aug 11, 2012

Hi all

It's been a while since I've posted, but now I'm finally upgrading the old system in my specs.

Going to be re-using the PSU

So far I have bought:

128GB m4 SSD
gigabyte-ga-z77x-ud5h-motherboard
8GB DDR 3 Samsung Green (MV-3V4G3D/US)

I've still to get a few things, here's what I had in mind:

GPU
MSI GeForce GTX 670 Power Edition OC
OR
Gigabyte GTX 670 Windforce 3X
OR
a 7970
OR
?????

CPU
3770k

Case
Fractal Design Define R3 Black Pearl Case

Just need opinions and advice in general

Crap Daddy · Aug 11, 2012

CPU, it's the obvious choice if you have the money. For the GPU, if the 670 is cheaper I'd say go for it, any of the two plus you might consider the ASUS DCU II. For the case I'd also look into Corsair Carbide series.

oli_ramsay · Aug 12, 2012

Bump

Norton · Aug 12, 2012

Fractal Design cases are great units... I have a Define Mini and the quality is incredible.

Crap Daddy's suggestion to take a look a Corsair's cases is also a great idea- I would have bought the 550D already if I didn't have a Silverstone Fortress FT01 for my main rig.

Evolved · Aug 13, 2012

Case: Antec Eleven Hundred

GPU: Sapphire Dual-X 7970 OR Asus GTX670 DirectCU II

PSU: Corsair AX650 (If you would consider buying a new one)

gopal · Aug 13, 2012

I leave case to others, I think if you can find the GTX 670 cheaper then it is better then HD 7950 but the GTX 670 is also expensive then 7950 so if you can pay more money then GTX 670 but if you want to save money then HD 7950

Short Version

GTX670 = expensive but better then HD 7950
7950 = cheaper then GTX 670 but GTX 670 is better then 7950

I say go for the HD 7950 because it is cheaper and you can only get a little improvment in GTX 670

xxriznoxx · Aug 13, 2012

Nothing personal, i dont like AMD cards as much as i like Nvidia cards, so if you got the money go for the gtx 670. And later on you could even SLI it to make a ridiculous beast. Im guessing games like crysis 3 would need that much power.

Omar24Kobe · Aug 13, 2012

ill recommend the 7970 with the 3770k .... that's a killer

gopal · Aug 13, 2012

Omar24Kobe said:
ill recommend the 7970 with the 3770k .... that's a killer

Lol, the OP cannot afford that, your post is completly usless

sneekypeet · Aug 14, 2012

gopal said:
Lol, the OP cannot afford that, your post is completly usless

Maybe you should re-read the OP, as it is your post that is useless.

A Oily...look into the Define R4

(FIH) The Don · Aug 14, 2012

Gopal be quiet, enough is enough with you

@ OP

eitherway you want it, both cards are very good, but seen from past experience, go with nvidia, they retain higher resale value overall from my experience

oli_ramsay · Aug 15, 2012

Ordered the Fratcal Design case, 3770K, Asus 670 Direct CU II, Noctua DH-D14 and seagate 3TB HDD. Can't wait!!!!!!!!!

Gonna reuse my PSU in my current rig.

Cheers for the advice guys!

oli_ramsay · Aug 15, 2012

Had a change of heart, cancelled the 670 and got powercolor 7970 V3, new mouse pad, and a wireless keyboard and still had £2 left over

(FIH) The Don · Aug 15, 2012

lol go buy icecream and make the days perfect then

oli_ramsay · Aug 15, 2012

(FIH) The Don said:
lol go buy icecream and make the days perfect then

Just got a 99, thanks for the suggestion

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New build, need advice

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