Newbie Building a new computer and need some help

killix

killix

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Hey guys,

I built my first computer when i was 16 i am 21 now and this computer is starting to die and doesnt run aswell as it once did. I have decided to build a new computer, but my only problem is i am a complete noob at it and when i built this one i just bought some random parts and put them together :P so i would appreciate it a lot if i could have some help here. Basically I have 3 screens (I use this for work I do SEO and PPC so with all the spreadsheets and everything i need to see this helps and i also dabble in stocks a lot) I also play a lot of video games SC2 and DOTA2 and will be getting the new GTA and i try and play crysis but cant at the moment. I only have one graphics card on this machine and its not a great one so running 3 screens does slow it down quite a bit. I have chosen some parts i think are good and will help me run all this but i am not sure if i am going wrong somewhere if someone could look over them i will be forever greatfull.


Case: Aerocool X-Predator Ultimate Gaming Case - White [EN56991]

GPU: Gainward GeForce GTX 660TI 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card [426018336-2722]

GPU2: Gainward GeForce GTX 660TI 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card [426018336-2722]

RAM: Corsair Vengeance RED 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 PC3-17100C11 2133MHz Dual/Quad Channel Kit (CMZ16GX3M4X2133C11R) [CMZ16GX3M4X2133C11R]

Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional AMD 990FX (Socket AM3+) DDR3 ATX Motherboard [990FX PROFESSIONAL]

CPU: AMD Piledriver FX-8 Eight Core 8350 Black Edition 4.00GHz (Socket AM3+) Processor - Retail [FD8350FRHKBOX]


Thanks in advance!
 
Around 2k i would say

and yeah to prove how much of a noob i am i just saw 8 core and thought that was the best lol.

and the only reason i want more than 1 graphics card is because i run 3 screens and 1 seems to slow it all down.

As for the case i am still not sure what to do about a heatsink because i really like the case but yeah most heatsinks are massive and will prob not fit so maybe water cooling for cpu? again im a noob so im not sure.

Thanks a lot for the fast reply.
 
Idleman said:
The Aerocool X-Predator Ultimate Gaming Case has Cpu clearance of 185mm without the side fan, so most high end air coolers will fit.
Do you require everything or will you be reusing components from your existing PC,including OS?
Aerocool Xpredator X3, this has a 186mm clearance, if it is the one you are looking at.
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Hey thanks for the reply i was looking at this case http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-006-AE&tool=3 i will be reusing components such as the Hard drive and the OS seen as i upgraded them not to long ago.

you think that SLI GTX 670 x2 will be a good choice and as for RAM the one that was stated is that good enough? I am running 3 screens and will be playing some hardcore games, im sure it will run it all but i am just weary because my computer at the moment cant handle it well at all so i guess i am trying to get the best of the best at the moment lol i am a total noob so not sure how it all works.

Thanks for the replys guys really helpful.
 
i cant actaully remember what monitors i have i am at work at the moment they are all dell they are very good monitors thats all i no at the moment i can check when i get in. Any advice on RAM or is the one you stated good enough?

Thanks
 
 
Bacon? said:
8GB RAM is fine for gaming. If you went higher you would need to be looking at expanding the OS because Home Premium can only take 16GB and 16GB RAM plus 2GB VRAM = 18GB.

Oh and I personally would get the 7950's because of the 3GB VRAM which could be handy over 3 screens. What power supply will you be using for a multi gpu setup?
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Not to sure about that yet, and you think i should get 2 7950s instead? and i never thought ram would be that cheap always thought it was like atleast £100 lol

Thanks.
 
 
Bacon? said:
Looks fine :)

You need any PSU reccomendations?
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sure i was guna use mine but coming to think of it im not sure its that great for dual graphics cards.

also what do you think of the proccressor i am looking to build this computer to last a while.

Thanks.
 
Idleman said:
The i5 is more than sufficient for your needs and will suffice for a few more years. I have had my 2nd gen i5 nearly 2yrs now and no doubt will still have it this time next year. Gaming being the most intensive thing my PC does, the next upgrade will no doubt be the Gpu(s) when my current cards start to struggle.
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Awesome is there anything this setup wont really be able to handle? I like to be able to do pretty much everything like i was able to do when i first built my first computer :)
 
i render videos on sony vegas sometimes but not too much that i would think about changing it i dont think plus im sure it will cost a crap ton more.
Thanks a lot for the help guys was really useful am glad i asked and didnt just buy what i first linked :)
 
ahh i might have to get one i need to read up on them a bit i am a total nab so not sure what the benefits are all i no is that hdd has a much larger capacity but a bit slower, does this effect game play or anything?
 
Idleman said:
You don`t want high profile ram with an air cooler. Besides you will not see any benefit between those and the ones I have already listed. You would just be wasting money.
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ahh okay well i wont need it for now, is it hard to do water cooling? just curious.

Thanks a lot
 
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