New pc: ivy bridge setup

Lasnap · May 12th, 2012, 00:29

Heres a list of parts I can get for around $1086 from www.ibuypower.com

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Case
ARC CS-501 Gaming Case Black
Case Lighting
None
iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction
None
iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion
None
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-3570K Processor (4x 3.40GHz/6MB L3 Cache) - Intel Core i5-3570K w/
iBUYPOWER PowerDrive
None
Processor Cooling
Liquid CPU Cooling System [SOCKET-1155] - Standard 120mm Fan
Memory
8 GB [2 GB X4] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand
Video Card
AMD Radeon HD 7850 - 2GB - Single Card
Video Card Brand
Major Brand Powered by AMD or NVIDIA
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H -- 1x PCI-E 3.0 x16, 4x USB 3.0
Intel Smart Response Technology
None
Power Supply
700 Watt - Standard
Primary Hard Drive
120 GB ADATA S510 SSD - Single Drive
Data Hard Drive
1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive**Free Upgrade to 2TB SATA 6.0Gb/s Single Drive**
Optical Drive
[12X Blu-Ray] LG BLU-RAY Reader, DVD±R/±RW Burner Combo Drive - Black
2nd Optical Drive
None
Flash Media Reader / Writer
12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer - Black
Meter Display
None
USB Expansion
None
Sound Card
3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Network Card
Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel) - 64-Bit
Keyboard
iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard
Mouse
iBUYPOWER Internet Mouse
Monitor
None
2nd Monitor
None
Speaker System
iBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System
Video Camera
None
Case Engraving Service
None
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty Service
Rush Service
Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days

If theres something you dont agree with let me know and I will post some alts that they have on the website for that particular item. I dont know about that generic PSU myself so that may get changed at some point

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**SCHUMI_4EVER** · May 12th, 2012, 00:55

Other than the fact it's quite vague on some things it looks good. Personally I'd either get a GTX570 or a HD7870 (if it has to be ATi) though.

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PsyMan · May 12th, 2012, 01:25

The GA-Z77-D3H is not meant for extensive overclocking, especially if you plan to use water cooling. The voltage regulator won't be able to handle it. If you can, get an Asus P8Z77-V or an MSI Z77A-GD65, or an Asrock Z77 Extreme6 or an Intel DZ77GA-70K or if it has to be Gigabyte a GA-Z77X-UD5H (the last two are the better options if you can afford it).

A blu ray reader is too expensive compared to dvd writers but not too cheap compared to blu ray writers. It's a waste of money. Get a blu ray writer if you can afford it or a dvd writer instead.

As for the PSU, you'll be fine with an XFX PRO or Corsair TX 650-750w PSU. An OCZ ZS will do if the others seem expensive. Just don't get whatever you find and end up frying your hardware or the PSU.

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Lasnap · May 12th, 2012, 01:47

Would a ASUS P8Z77-V LX work? The blu ray player is only $34 more then a dvd writer while a blue ray re writer is $72 more no option for a blu ray writer.

Heres a list of the PSUs they have on site with prices compared to the 700watt

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450 Watt - Standard [-$30]
500 Watt - Standard [-$11]
550 Watt - Standard [-$9]
600 Watt - Standard [-$7]
650 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2 Free Upgrade to 750 Watt Corsair CMPSU-750TXV2 ($20 Savings)[+$60]
700 Watt - Standard
750 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-750AX [+$127]
750 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-750TXV2 Free Upgrade to 850 Watt Corsair CMPSU-850TXV2 ($20 Savings)[+$80]
750 Watt - Thermaltake TR2 TRX-750M Free Upgrade to 850 Watt W0319RU ($20 Savings)[+$58]
800 Watt - Standard [+$25]
850 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-850AX [+$151]
850 Watt - XFX Core Edition PRO [+$79]
1000 Watt - Standard [+$60]
1050 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-1050HX [+$176]
1050 Watt - Thermaltake Toughpower Grand-1050M Free Upgrade to 1200 Watt Toughpower Grand-1200M ($40 Savings)[+$188]
1200 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-1200AX [+$249]
1200 Watt - Thermaltake TR2 TRX-1200M [+$160]
1350 Watt - Thermaltake Toughpower-1350M Free Upgrade to 1500 Watt Toughpower-1500M ($40 Savings)[+$286]
1600 Watt - LEPA G1600 80+ Gold [+$280]

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PsyMan · May 12th, 2012, 01:58

This is the P8Z77-V LX:

This is the non LX version:

So no, it won't do.

The GA-Z77X-UD5H looks cheaper than the Asus on that shop. I'd go for that instead.

650 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2 Free Upgrade to 750 Watt Corsair CMPSU-750TXV2 ($20 Savings)[+$60] <-- this is a very good deal if the free upgrade to 750w is true. It's a good deal even without the free upgrade. Go for it.

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**SCHUMI_4EVER** · May 12th, 2012, 02:11

I agree with what Psyman said.
You dodged a bullet there since even a Thermaltake piece of crap PSU cost more than the standard 700W.

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Lasnap · May 12th, 2012, 02:45

Revised specs with a total cost of $1186 and anything else will put me over budget

Quote:

Case
ARC CS-501 Gaming Case Black
Case Lighting
None
iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction
None
iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion
None
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-3570K Processor (4x 3.40GHz/6MB L3 Cache) - Intel Core i5-3570K
iBUYPOWER PowerDrive
None
Processor Cooling
Liquid CPU Cooling System [SOCKET-1155] - Standard 120mm Fan
Memory
8 GB [2 GB X4] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand
Video Card
AMD Radeon HD 7850 - 2GB - Single Card
Video Card Brand
Major Brand Powered by AMD or NVIDIA
Motherboard
[SLI] Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H
Intel Smart Response Technology
None
Power Supply
650 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2 Free Upgrade to 750 Watt Corsair CMPSU-750TXV2 ($20 Savings)
Primary Hard Drive
120 GB ADATA S510 SSD - Single Drive
Data Hard Drive
2 TB HARD DRIVE -- 64M Cache, 7200rpm, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive
Optical Drive
24X Sony Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive Black
2nd Optical Drive
None
Flash Media Reader / Writer
12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer - Black
Meter Display
None
USB Expansion
None
Sound Card
3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Network Card
Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel) - 64-Bit
Keyboard
iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard
Mouse
iBUYPOWER Internet Mouse
Monitor
None
2nd Monitor
None
Speaker System
iBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System
Video Camera
None
Case Engraving Service
None
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty Service
Rush Service
Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days

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Silenus · May 12th, 2012, 02:53

Now that you are buying new things, I guess you would like to future proof a bit.
Get a mobo with Thunderbolt.

Anandtech reviewed one recently from MSI.

Get a Blu ray reader, dvd rw.

And what's with that shop.
IBUYPOWER.
Can't you get better prices in other places.

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Lasnap · May 12th, 2012, 03:24

similar setup from other places would be around $1400 which is outside my budget of $1200

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**Yeloazndevil** · May 12th, 2012, 03:56

whats stopping you from building a pc?

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Lasnap · May 12th, 2012, 09:01

Yelo several things are right now. Have about half the money right now. Will probably take a few more months to get the other half.

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**SCHUMI_4EVER** · May 12th, 2012, 11:06

Why no change to the 7850? the other cards too expensive?

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Lasnap · May 12th, 2012, 14:47

They add at least $100 onto the price schumi

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**SCHUMI_4EVER** · May 12th, 2012, 15:43

Oh wow, locally the GTX570 is actually a bit cheaper than the 7850 whilst being a little stronger so it's a great choice for most at the moment. Just thought the same would apply over there. Ok nevermind that then.

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Strike105X · May 12th, 2012, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lasnap

Yelo several things are right now. Have about half the money right now. Will probably take a few more months to get the other half.

Sounds to me your setting on getting it in several installments right ? Although i usually don't condone getting a credit/loan for this kind of things seeing how you are eager wouldn't it be better to get a credit/loan and build your own PC while getting access to more components and options at a more decent price ?

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**SCHUMI_4EVER** · May 12th, 2012, 17:19

Either that or you may have to ask again then since prices will have changed and new products may have emerged.

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Lasnap · May 15th, 2012, 08:19

Hmm what would you think about me buying one of these 2 machines from newegg

500GB HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883227410

1TB HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883227412

Only thing I dont like in those pcs are the crappy psus I have already had several crappy psus fail on me throughout the years.

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PsyMan · May 15th, 2012, 08:23

They are fine if you don't plan to overclock... but why get an unlocked processor if that's the case?

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**SCHUMI_4EVER** · May 15th, 2012, 08:23

Graphics cards suck.

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Lasnap · May 17th, 2012, 00:18

Found this about ivy bridge compared to sandy bridge

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/ivy...emp,15512.html

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May 12th, 2012, 00:55	#2
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,676	Other than the fact it's quite vague on some things it looks good. Personally I'd either get a GTX570 or a HD7870 (if it has to be ATi) though. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

May 12th, 2012, 01:25	#3
PsyMan Bannҽd Join Date: May 2004 Location: Where banned people go Posts: 2,186	The GA-Z77-D3H is not meant for extensive overclocking, especially if you plan to use water cooling. The voltage regulator won't be able to handle it. If you can, get an Asus P8Z77-V or an MSI Z77A-GD65, or an Asrock Z77 Extreme6 or an Intel DZ77GA-70K or if it has to be Gigabyte a GA-Z77X-UD5H (the last two are the better options if you can afford it). A blu ray reader is too expensive compared to dvd writers but not too cheap compared to blu ray writers. It's a waste of money. Get a blu ray writer if you can afford it or a dvd writer instead. As for the PSU, you'll be fine with an XFX PRO or Corsair TX 650-750w PSU. An OCZ ZS will do if the others seem expensive. Just don't get whatever you find and end up frying your hardware or the PSU. __________________ I'm not insane. YOU are insane... You are all insane! Click Here to Visit my Blog Page

May 12th, 2012, 01:58	#5
PsyMan Bannҽd Join Date: May 2004 Location: Where banned people go Posts: 2,186	This is the P8Z77-V LX: This is the non LX version: So no, it won't do. The GA-Z77X-UD5H looks cheaper than the Asus on that shop. I'd go for that instead. 650 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2 Free Upgrade to 750 Watt Corsair CMPSU-750TXV2 ($20 Savings)[+$60] <-- this is a very good deal if the free upgrade to 750w is true. It's a good deal even without the free upgrade. Go for it. __________________ I'm not insane. YOU are insane... You are all insane! Click Here to Visit my Blog Page

May 12th, 2012, 02:11	#6
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,676	I agree with what Psyman said. You dodged a bullet there since even a Thermaltake piece of crap PSU cost more than the standard 700W. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

May 12th, 2012, 02:53	#8
Silenus Pilgrim Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hyperion Posts: 6,968	Now that you are buying new things, I guess you would like to future proof a bit. Get a mobo with Thunderbolt. Anandtech reviewed one recently from MSI. Get a Blu ray reader, dvd rw. And what's with that shop. IBUYPOWER. Can't you get better prices in other places. __________________ DELL XPS 13 ULTRABOOK ...Mis sueños son mentiras que algun día dejarán de serlo...

May 12th, 2012, 03:24	#9
Lasnap Elven-Dragon Mage Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,915	similar setup from other places would be around $1400 which is outside my budget of $1200 __________________ Love Knows No Bounds!

May 12th, 2012, 03:56	#10
Yeloazndevil Touka <3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 11,933	whats stopping you from building a pc? __________________ Nintendo Network ID: Yeloazndevil

May 12th, 2012, 09:01	#11
Lasnap Elven-Dragon Mage Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,915	Yelo several things are right now. Have about half the money right now. Will probably take a few more months to get the other half. __________________ Love Knows No Bounds!

May 12th, 2012, 11:06	#12
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,676	Why no change to the 7850? the other cards too expensive? __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

May 12th, 2012, 14:47	#13
Lasnap Elven-Dragon Mage Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,915	They add at least $100 onto the price schumi __________________ Love Knows No Bounds! Last edited by Lasnap; May 12th, 2012 at 17:14..

May 12th, 2012, 15:43	#14
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,676	Oh wow, locally the GTX570 is actually a bit cheaper than the 7850 whilst being a little stronger so it's a great choice for most at the moment. Just thought the same would apply over there. Ok nevermind that then. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

May 12th, 2012, 17:19	#16
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,676	Either that or you may have to ask again then since prices will have changed and new products may have emerged. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

May 15th, 2012, 08:19	#17
Lasnap Elven-Dragon Mage Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,915	Hmm what would you think about me buying one of these 2 machines from newegg 500GB HDD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883227410 1TB HDD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883227412 Only thing I dont like in those pcs are the crappy psus I have already had several crappy psus fail on me throughout the years. __________________ Love Knows No Bounds! Last edited by Lasnap; May 15th, 2012 at 08:28..

May 15th, 2012, 08:23	#18
PsyMan Bannҽd Join Date: May 2004 Location: Where banned people go Posts: 2,186	They are fine if you don't plan to overclock... but why get an unlocked processor if that's the case? __________________ I'm not insane. YOU are insane... You are all insane! Click Here to Visit my Blog Page

May 15th, 2012, 08:23	#19
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,676	Graphics cards suck. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

May 17th, 2012, 00:18	#20
Lasnap Elven-Dragon Mage Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,915	Found this about ivy bridge compared to sandy bridge http://www.tomshardware.com/news/ivy...emp,15512.html __________________ Love Knows No Bounds!