Hello there! I just read most of this topic and decided to build my own computer for starcraft 2. I'd like your opinion on what I chose on newegg for my computer build. Note that I am from Canada so prices and offers may be somewhat different. _________________________________________________________ Case: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160 Memory: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277 Power supply: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171036&Tpk=N82E16817171036 Graphic card: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130562 Processor: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131623&Tpk=N82E16813131623 CD/DVD Driver: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204&Tpk=N82E16827135204 Hard drive: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073&Tpk=N82E16822136073 ________________________________________________________ All of this come to about 900 $US including shipping...The equivalent I got on newegg.com (US) comes to 835 $US. Tell me if something is exagerated, if something could be different. I chose to take somewhat big motherboard, processor and graphic card (Well I think). I am wondering if everything is compatible and anything because I know very little about it. Concerning the EVGA graphic card, I don't know if there is better deals (equivalent or better for about the same price). I just need help on this... Also I'm wondering if the power supply I took is a real 600W supply or if I need to go for a more powerful PSU Thanks in advance!
I don't really like how that machine is speced.. seems you could do better on video. I personally hate the 768MB models of graphics cards out now. The 1GB's add the extra 256MB's of RAM that give a reasonable boost in performance (additional frame buffer space). How much CAD$ did this cost you? I want to split this into its own topic. In a few days after I build the machine, I will be posting a $700 USD$ computer that should be interesting. I speced it for a friend and it will be nice to see if anyone else would be interested in building it.
With all of it it would cost me 981,85 $CAN includind taxes and shipping. So If I change my EVGA Nvidia GTX-460 768MB for the 1GB MB one: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc...550&cm_re=gtx_470_evga-_-14-130-550-_-Product it would be pretty nice of a comp build? Still the price gap is considerable 179,99 $CAN for the first and 309,99$ for the second...I'm not sure if it's really worth it for 130 bucks more...Waiting your opinion on that... And note that I did not bought it yet, I'm waiting to see if it's all good I'd be interested in a cheaper comp of course if the specs are a good sweet spot performance/price, maybe equivalent to what I putted together. What would you think of this? : http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229199&Tpk=Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 1gb Of course Keep in mind I want to play starcraft 2 on all ultra settings...
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130565 for $224 CAD? The one you listed is a 470 1GB. You would probably play better on the settings you want to play, but playing Ultra in heavy multiplayer isn't realistic yet on any card. I'd wait until AFTER this month to build a computer personally. ATI is releasing new 6 series cards this month.. should lower prices on a lot of stuff. Also, I'd swap that board for something NOT Asus. As much as I used to love them, after dealing with my last RMA they can go #@$% themselves. I'd recommend Gigabyte or MSI based solely on how well they keep their drivers up-to-date. Any reason your speced for a Micro ATX motherboard when your case is ATX? Your putting a tiny motherboard into a large case. Also, why such a large power supply? Unless you plan on building the machine with SLI/Crossfire (which isn't supported for StarCraft II), you don't really need anything larger then a 500W. Might as well knock down the PSU and save on your electric bill.
Oops just sent the bad link for my swap... Could you check me for a motherboard cause I don't know anything about them. I knew I had to get a big one but I can't tell what I need to get on a motherboard because there is all those fuzzy lots of connectors and things... Help me ! How would you consider this one?: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produc...e=10&IsFeedbackTab=true&rdm=30#scrollHelpful1 For the power supply, should I go with cooler master or corsair in the 500W? I don't know any other manufacturer than those 2 for power supplies (When I'm thinking I was looking for a 700W because I thought I needed more power) I found this for the power supply, but I don't really know what to think about it because of few bad critics on it: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031&Tpk=N82E16817171031 Personnaly, I think this one must be better: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159088
When it comes to power supplies, I generally try to get a power supply that is "only big enough to get the job done." Unless you plan on doing CrossfireX/SLI (and if your not going to do it right off the bat its not worth doing at all imo), it is simply a waste of money and your electric bill to get anything over 500W. I generally don't trust Cooler Master after getting burned by cheap build quality a few of their power supplies in the past... This is a US link this Rosewill Green Series RG530-S12 530W power supply I speced for a AMD machine I just built for a buddy. Things I like about this power supply: Its cheap, super quiet, and allows the GIGABYTE GA-870A-UD3 I speced to do 1W sleeping (must enable in the BIOS), 80 Plus certified (for super awesome efficiency that will save money on the electric bill). Things I don't like: Way too many cables, no way to remove cables that you don't need (stuffed that stuff above the DVD drive, zip tied).
$55 for that Rosewill doesn't seem like a very good deal. I'd rather pay $5 extra for a Seasonic S12II 520W. It's got a longer warranty, too (5yrs vs 2yrs). SeaSonic power supplies are pretty good - even their less expensive OEM models. Antec, the "Basic Power" line isn't so good but the rest are decent (Earthwatts, Neo Eco, TruePower, etc). Cooler Master, pricing is pretty indicative of quality. The more expensive Silent Pro series are good, while the cheapie eXtreme Power aren't as good. Given choices available you, I'd go with the ff: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151080
