Daily build: week 1 **FINISHED**

[Weenoman]

This thread is really a cool idea, I need to remember to check back on this!

 

[mnewsham]

Updated with day 3

 

[Weenoman]

Lemme save mnewsham the trouble:

I disagree with that guides thoughts on:

Cases: Misleads users into thinking they need a gaudy $120 case if they decide to spend $250 on their GPU

Power Supply: Typical complete overkill for most of the builds, far too much money spent on getting an extra 200+ watts capacity that won't be used

SSd's: He goes into details in the fine print sections, but he definitely overprices(check for deals often?) and undervalues the power of SSDs on both fronts.

Some gamers prefer a game load faster than having all the niceties cranked up. Even on my nice monitor I can't tell the different between 4x AA and 8x, maybe I need new glasses.

I know the canned response is: "If you're that picky than this guide isn't for you", I don't buy that, If someone is able to assemble a computer, they should have no problems figuring out exactly what makes their computing experience better. This guide clearly leans towards a "gamer" archtype, one that clearly values quality of graphics over loading times and flexibility.

And I have feeling most people don't fit perfectly into this niche he has designed this chart to please.

 

[fffblackmage]

Updated with day 3

:thumbsup:

 

[mfenn]

I bought this combo with the biostar and am building tomorrow night (my first build). If anyone can suggest things for me to look for to know whether my board is bad or good, I would be really grateful.

Well, sense you've already bought it, I presume it has the features that you wanted. At this point:
Working = Good
Not working = Bad

I'm afraid it doesn't get much more complicated than that.

 

[endlessmike133]

I disagree with that guides thoughts on:

Cases: Misleads users into thinking they need a gaudy $120 case if they decide to spend $250 on their GPU

Power Supply: Typical complete overkill for most of the builds, far too much money spent on getting an extra 200+ watts capacity that won't be used

SSd's: He goes into details in the fine print sections, but he definitely overprices(check for deals often?) and undervalues the power of SSDs on both fronts.

Some gamers prefer a game load faster than having all the niceties cranked up. Even on my nice monitor I can't tell the different between 4x AA and 8x, maybe I need new glasses.

I know the canned response is: "If you're that picky than this guide isn't for you", I don't buy that, If someone is able to assemble a computer, they should have no problems figuring out exactly what makes their computing experience better. This guide clearly leans towards a "gamer" archtype, one that clearly values quality of graphics over loading times and flexibility.

And I have feeling most people don't fit perfectly into this niche he has designed this chart to please.

If someone wants to build a gaming PC that guide is perfect, obviously you might wanna look elsewhere if you're a graphic designer or just browse the Internet.

When building a gaming PC most gamers wanna squeeze the most graphical power out of how much money their spending, and that guide is perfect for that.

 

[endlessmike133]

BTW, M. Night Shyamalan this deal on your Day 3 build is not available as of now:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...&SID=u00000687

 

[mnewsham]

BTW, M. Night Shyamalan this deal on your Day 3 build is not available as of now:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...&SID=u00000687

Yea the board sold out since i posted the build let me look for a replacement

 

[Weenoman]

If someone wants to build a gaming PC that guide is perfect, obviously you might wanna look elsewhere if you're a graphic designer or just browse the Internet.

When building a gaming PC most gamers wanna squeeze the most graphical power out of how much money their spending, and that guide is perfect for that.

No, it's not perfect, read my post.

 

[Davidh373]

Good job on Day 3 also. I disagree about the Phenom II X4. I realize you made that sacrifice for the beastly GPU, but an i5 2500K or even an i5 760 would do wonders for... and I know I'll get pecked at for this... "The Future"

 

[mnewsham]

Good job on Day 3 also. I disagree about the Phenom II X4. I realize you made that sacrifice for the beastly GPU, but an i5 2500K or even an i5 760 would do wonders for... and I know I'll get pecked at for this... "The Future"

I wanted to go Intel at first too, but the GPU wouldnt have been too much better then yesterday's, tomorrow(it's past 12, so later today really ) however i think we shall see an Intel CPU. As a mid-tier gaming machine graphics would be more important(for most games) then raw CPU power anyway.

 

[Davidh373]

Yeah, it's a personal preference more than a must.

 

[magomago]

I disagree with that guides thoughts on:

Cases: Misleads users into thinking they need a gaudy $120 case if they decide to spend $250 on their GPU

Power Supply: Typical complete overkill for most of the builds, far too much money spent on getting an extra 200+ watts capacity that won't be used

SSd's: He goes into details in the fine print sections, but he definitely overprices(check for deals often?) and undervalues the power of SSDs on both fronts.

Some gamers prefer a game load faster than having all the niceties cranked up. Even on my nice monitor I can't tell the different between 4x AA and 8x, maybe I need new glasses.

I know the canned response is: "If you're that picky than this guide isn't for you", I don't buy that, If someone is able to assemble a computer, they should have no problems figuring out exactly what makes their computing experience better. This guide clearly leans towards a "gamer" archtype, one that clearly values quality of graphics over loading times and flexibility.

And I have feeling most people don't fit perfectly into this niche he has designed this chart to please.

lol dude LOL
thats riDONKulous

 

[Davidh373]

agreed...

 

[Weenoman]

lol dude LOL
thats riDONKulous

I don't even know what to make of this :hmm:

 

[mnewsham]

I bought an SSD for my laptop the other day to load my games on so they load faster, i cant play them at full settings, but at least they load faster

 

[mnewsham]

Updated with day 4

 

[Davidh373]

Nice work... I really hop SB comes soon though... >.<

 

[mnewsham]

Nice work... I really hop SB comes soon though... >.<

Yes if you look at my thread in the motherboards subforum there is a link to ASRock that claims they are shipping from the factory now! so lets hope we see some SB builds again!

 

[DaveSimmons]

Day 4 could be re-written as:

Wait. Buy 2500K + P67 when available. Buy a game or two from GoG.com to keep busy while you wait.

 

[mnewsham]

Day 4 could be re-written as:

Wait. Buy 2500K + P67 when available. Buy a game or two from GoG.com to keep busy while you wait.

I will be updating next week and the week after, once SB is re-released i will post an SB build

 

[mfenn]

Updated with day 4

I'd reconsider giving an open box recommendation in a general thread. It might be fine is some instances (most even), but an item with such variability doesn't sit right with me. I propose the GA-P55-USB3 as an alternative.

 

[mnewsham]

I'd reconsider giving an open box recommendation in a general thread. It might be fine is some instances (most even), but an item with such variability doesn't sit right with me. I propose the GA-P55-USB3 as an alternative.

Because these builds aren't permanent (im doing a new one everyday) I am building them for that DAY, i agree that that board is a good replacement if the one i listed cant be got however.

 

[BoomerD]

For your "Day 4" build, why recommend an open box board? IMO, too much chance for getting a FUBAR'd board that way...and a "new" one is only $139 AR. PLUS, it's a Micro ATX board...not something that most folks are going to want.

MANY better boards available...although at a higher price.

 

[mnewsham]

For your "Day 4" build, why recommend an open box board? IMO, too much chance for getting a FUBAR'd board that way...and a "new" one is only $139 AR. PLUS, it's a Micro ATX board...not something that most folks are going to want.

MANY better boards available...although at a higher price.

The two MB's iv gotten Open Box from newegg so far were in very good condition, one was missing the I/O shield and the other was missing one of three SATA cables. From my experiences i wouldn't have a problem ordering open box again. But yes you can obviously get the non-open box for about $25 more or go for an ATX board for about $60 more.