build my friend a rig for $2000! - Page 2

PinguX · 05-08-2012, 18:34 | posts: 794

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Originally Posted by johnny87au

^ Yeah that looks the most promising rig so far..

You realise the rig design I posted is faster right ?

lehtv · 05-08-2012, 19:28 | posts: 3,083

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Originally Posted by deltatux

Looks overpriced because it's not in USD. It's in AUD.

deltatux

Not really, see my previous post.

Azarobi · 05-08-2012, 21:38 | posts: 472 | Location: Karachi

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Originally Posted by lehtv

How so?

Future proofing. why cut it so tight. what if the user decides to go for CF/SLI in the future ?

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Originally Posted by lehtv

This rig would perform the same for over $300 less. Add another 7950 3GB if the resolution is >1080p. Add a 1080p monitor if the resolution is <1080p.

It would. You went for 8GB. and Air. a WD green ?? Common. They are s l o w (not to mention mine died after a year). Corsair TX series is known for its reliability, again, personal experience.

lehtv · 05-08-2012, 23:22 | posts: 3,083

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Originally Posted by Azarobi

It would. You went for 8GB. and Air. a WD green ?? Common. They are s l o w (not to mention mine died after a year). Corsair TX series is known for its reliability, again, personal experience.

8GB is enough for gaming.

Air cooling is much better price/performance than contained water cooling, and 212 EVO cooler is quieter than a Hydro. Even if Hydro will cool better, it'll still be crippled by Ivy Bridge's heat output, while 212 EVO will achieve 4.5Ghz on a Sandy.

5400RPM drives are fine when you have an SSD as a system drive. That's my experience, at least. Not only is it fast enough, but my 5400RPM Caviar Green has had zero issues in the 3 years I've had it.

Antec Earthwatts is also known to be reliable, but personal experience has no say in that matter. People have 'reliable experiences' with crappy PSUs.