Two Gaming builds RATE them please

[elyo]

So now i got two results:
Trusted site: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/851/pc6a.jpg/
total of: $1668 (Included shipping)

"Dodgy" site (some mixed reviews online) : http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/853/pc4g.jpg/
Total of $1681 (included shipping)


(Both builds have 2x GTX560ti's
Which one would you pick?



(Org.Post http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/322869-13-1000-1500-gaming-need-help#t2406362 )

 

[AdrianPerry]

First build looks solid, however I wouldn't spend so much on Corsair Dominator.

Corsair Vengeance 1.5v CL9 1600MHz
or
G.SKILL Ripjaws 1.5v CL9 1600MHz

Would both work just fine and at a much cheaper price. I also don't see a HDD or Optical Drive in the build? Are these components required?

The second build has some questionable components. The PSU as far as I remember is specifically designed for Antec case's and is different to the standard ATX form factor.

A choice of the two, id certainly go with the first build.

 

[008Rohit]

The first one is better, but a few components are needed to be changed.

First of all the Corsair Dominator is 1.65V RAM. You'd want 1.5V for Sandy Bridge. I recommend Gskill Ripjaws X DDR3 1600.

Secondly, You should get a Z68 motherboard. ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3.

You don't need a 850W PSU for two 560 Ti's in SLI. A Quality 750W (or even 650W would do) is enough.

 

[cats_Paw]

The Power supply will depend on your total build. Id not use under 800W for 560 Ti SLi, especially if you plan to overclock the cpu!

 

[elyo]

The G.SKILL Ripjaws 1.5v CL9 1600MHz is not available, and neither is the Z68 Extreme3 Gen3.

Although i did change some things as
Ram
1000W PSU only costs like $25 more.
GPU

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/197/pc7final.jpg/

 

[ScrewySqrl]

May I ask why not newegg and built it yourself?

 

[elyo]

May I ask why not newegg and built it yourself?

Newegg.com and amazon.com do not ship to Norway.

And yes, I am building it myself.

 

[008Rohit]

A 1000W PSU isn't always the best. Not only a 1000W PSU is not needed in your build, but also a cheap-quality PSU can kill your PC.

You're getting backdated and odd parts.

 

[AdrianPerry]

In a high-end build, stick with recommended PSU Brands and always look for an 80PLUS rating. For 850w+ id be looking for at least 80PLUS Silver.

Recommended brands: XFX, SeaSonic, Corsair, Antec

 

[cutebeans]

In a high-end build, stick with recommended PSU Brands and always look for an 80PLUS rating. For 850w+ id be looking for at least 80PLUS Silver.

Recommended brands: XFX, SeaSonic, Corsair, Antec

Is XFX a good brand for PSUs? I think they are not that good but I am not very updated especially with PSUs.

 

[ScrewySqrl]

XFX psus are all very high quality

 

[AdrianPerry]

http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

 

[cutebeans]

Thank you for the responses Screwy and AP.