Suggestions on Building a PC

[Davidh373]

But then again, there is a major price change...

That's just it. Is the price worth the performance. IMO, it's just not. Especially since the 10xxT can definitely be a central part of your system for just as long as the i7 9xx can

 

[muskie32]

I see your point.

Also i am bouncing between the two cases:
COOLER MASTER Storm Scout
Xigmatek Utgard

 

[muskie32]

Ok, i am about to buy an Antec DF-85

(for the free shipping deal)

Is there any reason not to?
Should i wait for when i buy the rest of the system? I will buy the rest in the next few weeks. ( all at one time though except for the case)

EDIT:

Ok, i ORDERD

 

[Davidh373]

Nix the OCZ for a Corsair or Antec PSU and you're good to go dude!

EDIT: Didn't catch the Hitachi, you should definitely get a Samsung f3 1TB on sale for $55.

 

[muskie32]

Yeah... That is what turned me off of that combo...

 

[muskie32]

Ok, I pulled the plug. (finally) Here is a list of what i got:

Antec DF-85 (as mentioned above)
ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i LGA 1156
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB
Intel Core i7-875K Lynnfield 2.93GHz
CORSAIR Hydro H70
G.SKILL Phoenix Series 2.5" 120GB SSD
Antec TruePower New TP-650 650W
Arctic Silver Alumina
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner (2X)
EVGA 012-P3-1470-AR GeForce GTX 470
APEVIA CF12SL-URED 120mm Red LED Case Fan
Scythe SY1225SL12M 120mm "Slipstream" Case Fan

+ Free
Nvidia Free Mafia 2 Game Coupon
Western Digital Elements 120GB External Hard Drive

 

[mfenn]

Eh, I wouldn't have spent so much money on an 875k or a H70, but everything else looks really good!

 

[muskie32]

Is the "unlocked" 875k a gimmick?

And i thought the H70 was pretty good, Also makes the build look "cleaner" because of the side window.

 

[betasub]

Well, the 875k is unlikely to allow you to overclock any further than an 870, it's just easier with the 875k. The upper multiplier limit on the 870 doesn't restrict overclocking, it just requires the usual tweaking of options in BIOS.

No doubt the H70 looks good if you focus on the view through the side window, but it performance/price isn't as good as its rivals based on the tower design.

 

[mfenn]

Well, the 875k is unlikely to allow you to overclock any further than an 870, it's just easier with the 875k. The upper multiplier limit on the 870 doesn't restrict overclocking, it just requires the usual tweaking of options in BIOS.

No doubt the H70 looks good if you focus on the view through the side window, but it performance/price isn't as good as its rivals based on the tower design.

Thanks betasub! My thoughts exactly.

 

[muskie32]

Ok, that is what i figured, the 875K would be better for a beginner overclocker.