4000$ gaming build

[serialkiller]

hello guys,

I want to build a pc for my friend whose budget is 4000$ plus minus 1000$

Approximate Purchase Date: the closer the better

Budget Range: 3000$-5000$

System Usage from Most to Least Important: games, watching movies and surfing

Parts Not Required: speakers or headphones and keyboard and mouse but he would need a monitor

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg

Country: USA

Parts Preferences: by brand or type : intel cpu, 1600 monitor, a full tower and good looking

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Yes

Monitor Resolution: he wants 30" 2560 x 1600

Additional Comments: a cool quiet pc which looks good and not so much bling and fancy lights



my suggestion to him

intel i7 3820
asus rampage IV extreme
g skill
corsair h100
seasonic x 1250 w 80+ gold
2x sapphire hd 7970
cm cosmos ii
asus blue ray burner
wd carvier black 2 tb
intel 520 240 gb sata3 ssd


what are your thoughts

 

[computernewb]

why not get 3 monitors and 4x 7970's?

 

[serialkiller]

Because we both dont like it and why a 3 screen monitor it feels like you wasting looking only at the front monitor which we both dont like it and those 30" ips looks gorgious.

Other than that 2 will be more than enough for 3 1080p screens ;D

 

[laircouk]

why not get 3 monitors and 4x 7970's?

Quad Fire is NOT that effective and it's a waste of money down the drain. Therefore, please go for CrossFire (x2). It's more effective that way...

Regarding Full Tower, why not get one of these? The drive bay is also universal and you can switch it sideways. But, hey... he can also switch off the LED if he doesn't want bling or whatever it is. - http://www.cmstorm.com/en/products/chassis/Trooper_w_side_panel/

Secondly, why not go for Intel i7 - 3930K (3.2GHz) @ 6 Core / 12 threads?

 

[hellfire24]

@serialkiller,
you seem too rich man :lol:

 

[serialkiller]

Lol not i aint rich.

Actually my family had seen much more difficulties than you can think but our sill and hard work and also kind heart had brought us up

these dialogs feel so filmy

 

[serialkiller]

And this pc is not for me and i dont live in usa but in india and where electronics are costly

 

[hellfire24]

LOL i was just kidding.

 

[serialkiller]

I other thread you commented that i have a veyrron and few other super cars

 

[serialkiller]

So hellfire what do you think about this build and can you syggest a better build

 

[hellfire24]

why you have listed USA in country sections?and newegg in preferred sites?

 

[serialkiller]

Because my relative live in usa who is gonna buy

 

[laircouk]

*Ahem* Why not go for another memory brand, such as Corsair? That is also a good brand for overclocking...

CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233143

Timing: 9-9-9-24
CAS Latency: CL9
Voltage: 1.5V

Second that, your friend should look @ Crucial M4 SSD. That is more stable...

 

[serialkiller]

my picked build

Corsair Special Edition White Graphite Series 600T Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811139005
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$179.99
$169.99


Dell UltraSharp U3011 30" Height, Swivel & Tilt Adjustable Widescreen LCD Monitor
Item #: N82E16824260028
Return Policy: Monitor Standard Return Policy
-$200.00 Instant
$1,599.99
$1,399.99


2 x EVGA 03G-P3-1595-AR GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) Classified ULTRA 3072MB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support ...
Item #: N82E16814130751
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
-$20.00 Instant
$1,099.98
$1,059.98
($529.99 each)


SeaSonic X-1250 1250W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817151109
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$269.99


CORSAIR DOMINATOR 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMP16GX3M4X1600C7
Item #: N82E16820233253
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
-$30.00 Instant
$199.99
$169.99


ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z LGA 1155 Intel Z68 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131760
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
-$20.00 Instant
$359.99
$339.99


Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 ...
Item #: N82E16819115072
Return Policy: Iron Egg Replacement-Only Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
$219.99
1

Newegg Promotional Gift Card - $10.00
Item #: N82E168GC000001
Your Promotional Gift Card will be emailed 4 days after invoice.


Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
Item #: N82E16832116718
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy
-$30.00 Instant
$319.99
$289.99
1

KASPERSKY lab Internet Security 2012 - 1 User For System Builders - OEM
Item #: N82E16832355038
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy
-$59.99 Saving
$59.99
$0.00


CORSAIR H100 (CWCH100) Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
Item #: N82E16835181017
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$119.99
$109.99
1

Monster Cable Model 128202-00 4 ft. Standard THX-Certified THX V100 HDMI Cable M-M
Item #: N82E16882155817
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$9.99 Saving
$9.99
$0.00


ASUS Black Blu-ray Burner SATA BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS
Item #: N82E16827135252
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$94.99


Intel 520 Series Cherryville SSDSC2CW240A3K5 2.5" 240GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Item #: N82E16820167086
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
-$70.00 Instant
$399.99
$329.99
Subtotal: $4,454.88



just need comfirmation before pulling the trigger

he would buy within 2-3 days

 

[mjmjpfaff]

no that is a waste of money. that monitor is so expensive and gives half the resolution of an eyefinity setup. An eyefinity setup is not a waste of money if you run any games at all on the rig. It is really amazing how the picture spans across which actually gives you an edge gaming because you can see so much more than most other players. If you can find a place that demos eyefinity technology go there and try it you will be amazed by it.

I dont know why you picked old generation gpu's. they are slower run hotter and use more energy than 7970's. The H100 is louder and does not cool much better than the Noctua NH-D14. Why does he need windows 7 ultimate and the full version over the oem? Windows 7 professional oem is probably all he needs.

here is a 4900$ build:
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=18915412

-the monitors a toms hardware recommended buys for there superior performance compared to other 24" monitors. They also have very large viewing angles making them perfect for an eyefinity setup.

-you can get the motherboard and the cpu in a combo that will save a few $$. the 3930k is the best gaming cpu on the market. I would stick with the 2011 socket because running the cards at x16/x16 will make a big difference in eyefinity. to save some $$ you can spring for a i7 3820 instead. Just a little harder to overclock since to overclock it to 4.0 ghz and above since it is only partially unlocked.

-the motherboard is arguably the best lga 2011 motherboard on the market. it is a great overclocker (overclocked the highest in tom hardware's 320$+ lga 2011 motherboard roundup) very reliable being a ws board, and low power consumption.

-the ssd is really a coin toss between the samsung 830 256gb and the intel 520 240gb. Both are very reliable and very fast. you cant go wrong with either one.

-the gpu's are pre-overclocked so they will really kill 2 580's. and they are plenty for 5760x1200p considering 2 7950's are barely enough- http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/01/30/amd_radeon_hd_7950_video_card_review/10

-The case is big enough to hold that huge ws board. another good option is the nzxt switch 810. it doesnt have that many fans in it hence the extras.

-the noctua nh-d14 is the best air cooler on the market. I hate the fan colors so there is a compatible 140mm fan and 120mm too.

-

 

[serialkiller]

for physx

 

[serialkiller]

i cant see the list you posted as i am not the member of newegg

 

[mjmjpfaff]

for physx

then wait for keplar the 680 its coming out friday. and in a week or so the 670 ti should come out.

hopefully this one will work. it is public i made sure of that.
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishLists.aspx?RandomID=332641736022814720120319085424

just in case it doesnt ill just put the link in

CoolerMaster Cosmos II- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119252 350$

Intel 3930k & Asus P9X79 WS- http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.832927 955$

Sapphire 7970 3gb- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102982 x2=1140$

Dell U2412M IPS 1920x1200- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260047 x3=1020$

StarTech 10ft Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815158233 x2=30$ all connections to monitors come from 1 card

Seasonic Platinum 1000w PSU- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151105 260$

Intel 520 240gb- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167086 330$

Gskill 16gb 1866mhz CL8- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231539 150$

Seagate 5900rpm 2tb hdd- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148681 120$

LG 12x BluRay Burner- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136241 80$ actually comes with bluray software so you can use bluray discs.

Windows 7 Professional OEM- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116992 140$

Noctua NH-D14 SE2011- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608024 90$

OPTIONAL FANS:
XIGMATEK XAF-F1451 140mm- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233092 25$

Cooler Master 120mm fan- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103061 x3=30$

 

[g-unit1111]

then wait for keplar the 680 its coming out friday. and in a week or so the 670 ti should come out.

What is your source on this? I have *NOT* heard any firm, concrete release dates from anywhere, and the response from even NVIDIA themselves is "pushed back", until I see a firm date, I'm not believing anything.

Here's how I would spend $3K - $4K:

Case: Cooler Master Cosmos II - $349.99
PSU: Seasonic X1050 Gold - $219.99
Motherboard: Asus sabertooth X79 - $329.99
CPU: 3.6GHz Intel Core i7-3820 - $319.99
Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 - $85.99
RAM: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4 x 4GB) 1600MHz 1.5V - $89.99
SSD: 128GB Crucial M4 - $174.99
HD: Samsung Ecogreen F4 2TB - $149.99
Optical: LG BD-R Burner - $79.99
Video Card: 2 x Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 - $534.99 each
OS: Windows 7 Pro - $139.99
Monitor: Asus VH242H - $179.99

Total: $2,870.98

I don't include the peripherals like speakers, keyboard, mouse, etc because that's all entirely personal preference.

 

[hotthree]

Gunit....Stores in INDIA have already received cards...Expect Thursday release like people have been saying for a month....

And I won't even comment on his build...Ivy is out Friday/and Kepler Thursday..might as well wait till the end of the weak..

So far all I have seen is some crazy choices by the OP that don't make any sense. Last gen gpu's with 7970 out there...Physx shouldn't be your your buying decision imo.

 

[serialkiller]

I know but he is bit noobish. i tried to convince him but he wanted 580. he was asking hydrocopper 2 tri sli and that completly blew up

if this news is true you shold leak it some where else or i would recommend to post it to some hardwsre site and earn some money.

 

[serialkiller]

And i will wait

 

[g-unit1111]

Gunit....Stores in INDIA have already received cards...Expect Thursday release like people have been saying for a month....

And I won't even comment on his build...Ivy is out Friday/and Kepler Thursday..might as well wait till the end of the weak..

So far all I have seen is some crazy choices by the OP that don't make any sense. Last gen gpu's with 7970 out there...Physx shouldn't be your your buying decision imo.

7970 is a last gen GPU? I don't get that.

I know but he is bit noobish. i tried to convince him but he wanted 580. he was asking hydrocopper 2 tri sli and that completly blew up

Yeah that's not a good choice - that's like building an $18K build with the most expensive parts and calling it a Ferrari where a far, far less expensive Buick is considered a luxury car. :lol:

 

[serialkiller]

And when kepler releases i will upgrade my old pc or buy new one

my current buld is

amd phenom ii x6 1090t
Asus crosshair iv formula
corsair vengence 2x4 gb 1600mhz ddr3
cooler master haf 922
sony 24x dvd writer
carvier green 1tb
vip 650 w gold
asus radeon hd 6870
logitech mouse and keyboard combo
dell 20" 1600x900 led monitor
Belkin surge protector 8 sockets gold plated
dlink dr 200 n router

This things cost me rs 90000 INR or 1800USD IF 1 USD IS 50INR

 

[mjmjpfaff]

then wait for keplar the 680 its coming out friday. and in a week or so the 670 ti should come out.

What is your source on this? I have *NOT* heard any firm, concrete release dates from anywhere, and the response from even NVIDIA themselves is "pushed back", until I see a firm date, I'm not believing anything.

Here's how I would spend $3K - $4K:

Case: Cooler Master Cosmos II - $349.99
PSU: Seasonic X1050 Gold - $219.99
Motherboard: Asus sabertooth X79 - $329.99
CPU: 3.6GHz Intel Core i7-3820 - $319.99
Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 - $85.99
RAM: G.Skill Ares 16GB (4 x 4GB) 1600MHz 1.5V - $89.99
SSD: 128GB Crucial M4 - $174.99
HD: Samsung Ecogreen F4 2TB - $149.99
Optical: LG BD-R Burner - $79.99
Video Card: 2 x Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 - $534.99 each
OS: Windows 7 Pro - $139.99
Monitor: Asus VH242H - $179.99

Total: $2,870.98

I don't include the peripherals like speakers, keyboard, mouse, etc because that's all entirely personal preference.

I already posted it in you why wait for kepler ivy bridge thread in response to a guy saying gk104 would come out in august without a source. btw in august it is gk110 coming out.