Want a new build BUT...

vicedens2002 · 21 Aug 2011 at 10:12

Hi,
I currently have
C2D E6600 2.4Ghz, rarely overclocked to 3, 3.2, 3.4(but cant get it stabilized)
Gigabyte P35-DS3R
4GB DDR2 Corsair value
Zebronics 8800GT Stock
160Gb+250Gb HDD
Zebronics 500 W
Asus Xonar D2
Logitech G25

I am confused to go completly for a new build or buy a C2Quad and GTX560Ti and nice PSU.

I play games on a 1080p res screen and some blueray movies.
What you guys suggest ? Is it good to go for a new build or buy the quad and GFX ?

Thanks
Denny

vicedens2002 · 21 Aug 2011 at 14:41

BUMP..!!

Jony27 · 21 Aug 2011 at 14:43

whats your budget?

vicedens2002 · 21 Aug 2011 at 15:03

Jony27 said:
whats your budget?

Thanks for the reply...

If am getting just the card I can spend around 200. If its for new build then around 600 t0 900... will be buying through buy now pay later anyway.

tang0 · 21 Aug 2011 at 15:03

If you bought a C2Quad and a 560ti you will be throttling your gfx card quite a bit. I think it would be best if you went for a new build with an i5 2500k or something

Randomface74 · 21 Aug 2011 at 15:05

Completely new rig. Please don't waste your money trying to upgrade.

logi-cat · 21 Aug 2011 at 15:06

It's not worth doing the small upgrades. Your better off saving up and building a completely new rig.

BringTheRain · 21 Aug 2011 at 15:09

Save up some money, and buy a new build.

vicedens2002 · 21 Aug 2011 at 15:21

thanks for all of your replies...
So going for a new build is best...

Just had put a rough build....
i5 2500k
Gigabyte Z68X-UD3H-B3 (this board not here in OCUK ? )
2 x 4GB corsair vengeance DDR 3 1600 (is it good ?)
MSI GTX 570 twin forzr III OC
Antec truepower 650w (is it good ?)

below are optional--
1TB Samsung F3
corsair H50
sentry 2
5 x 120mm fans (suggestions ?)
Backlit Keyboard + mouse (suggestions ?)

Comments Please..

olivier renault · 21 Aug 2011 at 16:54

Gigabyte Sandybridge boards don't get much love here. Anyway, there are plenty of other choices.

Rest looks great. Get low profile memory so you are not restricted in your choice of cooler (Vengeance Low Profile for example). However, 2 sticks of XMS3, Kingston HyperX, Crucial Ballistics will work as good, even under heavy overclock.

For the PSU, the Antec is great, but if you plan SLI later, get a 750 / 850W PSU with 4 PCIE connectors. If not bothered, then the TP-650 will be plenty. There are probably other choices, or course.

As for the cooler, I would just get a decent air cooler. I have the H50 and it's doing a fine job, but an air cooler will do the same, or even better (SilverArrow), at low noise as well.

For the Keyboard and mouse, it's all up to you really but You have quite a selection for keyboards. Sidewinder X4 (great value for money), Qpad MK-80, Mionic Zibal 60, Razer BlackWidow Ultimate, and a whole host of others (not a fan of Saitek myself).

For mice, Plenty of choices as well. Logitech G400, Razer Deathadder, Steelseries Xai, ... It's mostly a matter of preference. I like my Qpad 5K

Best post your personal preferences and we'll dissect the build. Don't know much about fan controllers and armies of fans, I suppose they come to their own with high overclocks for enthusiasts. Probably depends on the case too. If you get a Raven (lovely RV02W-EW), which are one of the best (and more stylish) cases, then a fan controller and fans are not necessary.

vicedens2002 · 21 Aug 2011 at 17:27

olivier renault said:
Gigabyte Sandybridge boards don't get much love here. Anyway, there are plenty of other choices.

Rest looks great. Get low profile memory so you are not restricted in your choice of cooler (Vengeance Low Profile for example). However, 2 sticks of XMS3, Kingston HyperX, Crucial Ballistics will work as good, even under heavy overclock.

For the PSU, the Antec is great, but if you plan SLI later, get a 750 / 850W PSU with 4 PCIE connectors. If not bothered, then the TP-650 will be plenty. There are probably other choices, or course.

As for the cooler, I would just get a decent air cooler. I have the H50 and it's doing a fine job, but an air cooler will do the same, or even better (SilverArrow), at low noise as well.

For the Keyboard and mouse, it's all up to you really but You have quite a selection for keyboards. Sidewinder X4 (great value for money), Qpad MK-80, Mionic Zibal 60, Razer BlackWidow Ultimate, and a whole host of others (not a fan of Saitek myself).

For mice, Plenty of choices as well. Logitech G400, Razer Deathadder, Steelseries Xai, ... It's mostly a matter of preference. I like my Qpad 5K

Best post your personal preferences and we'll dissect the build. Don't know much about fan controllers and armies of fans, I suppose they come to their own with high overclocks for enthusiasts. Probably depends on the case too. If you get a Raven (lovely RV02W-EW), which are one of the best (and more stylish) cases, then a fan controller and fans are not necessary.

Thanks for the reply....

I actually like the gigabyte had 4 boards..

Forgot to add that I already have a Gigabyte 3d rocket II cooler but its for 775( retention from 478) ... Is there any retention kits for mounting it ? (noise is not a problem for me)

The sidewinder x4 seems to be nice. For the mouse I would like just plain one, without any extra buttons.

I would like a z68 mobo which has onboard graphics connections (for backup).. About the GFX its 560ti or 570. Another thing is there any Ivy bridge ready boards out yet ?

I will be getting a cooler master 430 elite but it will take 4-5 months...The fans are really needed due to hot climate.

Thanks,
Denny

olivier renault · 21 Aug 2011 at 17:42

vicedens2002 said:
Thanks for the reply....

I actually like the gigabyte had 4 boards..
Forgot to add that I already have a Gigabyte 3d rocket II cooler but its for 775( retention from 478) ... Is there any retention kits for mounting it ? (noise is not a problem for me)

Probably best getting a new cooler.

The sidewinder x4 seems to be nice. For the mouse I would like just plain one, without any extra buttons.

The G400 is nice and understated.

I would like a z68 mobo which has onboard graphics connections (for backup)..

Most have, although you have to double check on the gigabytes, as they sometimes don't (even their top boards).

About the GFX its 560ti or 570.

Whichever you can afford really. Neither are bad.

Another thing is there any Ivy bridge ready boards out yet ?

The new 2011 socket is not out yet, and it will be crazy expensive. You have 1155 Gen 3 boards, but IvyBridge should be compatible with Z68 and P67 (needs double check).

I will be getting a cooler master 430 elite but it will take 4-5 months...The fans are really needed due to hot climate.

4-5 months? :confused:

vicedens2002 · 21 Aug 2011 at 18:04

olivier renault said:
Probably best getting a new cooler.

I really like that cooler

.... How is corsair H50 ? I want keep clear the processor area and have fancy water cooling

olivier renault said:
The G400 is nice and understated.

Just saw the G400, it has buttons on left thumbs will be distracting while when its not needed... How are razors ?

olivier renault said:
Most have, although you have to double check on the gigabytes, as they sometimes don't (even their top boards).

I found a good board Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 http://uk.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3853#ov

olivier renault said:
Whichever you can afford really. Neither are bad.

Actually I can afford a 560 (non-ti), but got extened to 560 ti and then 570... they have only 30 to 40 pounds differences...

olivier renault said:
The new 2011 socket is not out yet, and it will be crazy expensive. You have 1155 Gen 3 boards, but IvyBridge should be compatible with Z68 and P67 (needs double check).

Is the IvyBridge supported on all z68 boards. I need to figure out if the above board supports IB...

olivier renault said:
4-5 months?

Actaully am going to India in 4-5 months and will be be there hereafter if I dont get a job here in UK. I will be buying a cooler master 430 elite mostly. The large number of fans are really needed to keep the CPU cool..

olivier renault · 21 Aug 2011 at 18:14

vicedens2002 said:
I really like that cooler .... How is corsair H50 ? I want keep clear the processor area and have fancy water cooling

It does the job, but not the best atm.

Just saw the G400, it has buttons on left thumbs will be distracting while when its not needed... How are razors ?

Razers have buttons too. Can't say first hand, always used Logitechs (although I have now a Qpad 5K).

If you 'really' dont want thumb buttons, then the Steeseries Kinzu. But frankly, I could never go back to a three button mouse. The thumb buttons are far too useful, even on the desktop (Internet browsing back / forward).

I found a good board Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 http://uk.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3853#ov

There are loads of good Z68 boards. Double check on the features, such as integrated graphics support.

Actually I can afford a 560 (non-ti), but got extened to 560 ti and then 570... they have only 30 to 40 pounds differences...

Performance pretty much scales with price. Although it's a law of diminishing returns.

Is the IvyBridge supported on all z68 boards. I need to figure out if the above board supports IB...

Allegedly. Since Ivy is still a long way away, can't be sure.

Actaully am going to India in 4-5 months and will be be there hereafter if I dont get a job here in UK. I will be buying a cooler master 430 elite mostly. The large number of fans are really needed to keep the CPU cool..

If you get a water cooling kit, then the fans wont matter for the CPU, since the heat is directly transfered to the back of the case via the radiator and fan. However, more airflow will cool the motherboard components and hard drives better.

Jony27 · 21 Aug 2011 at 18:24

with a i5 2500k and a gtx 570 now, you can probably skip the next gen of CPUs and GPUs.