2nd new build advice

[CyanBlues]

you know with the amount of money you're spending might as well get a better cooler then the 212 plus, its a great cooler but it has its limits too

nevermind just realize you wont overclock too high so it's perfect

[CyanBlues]

also ....isn't the 3750k the 3570k? or are they actually different?

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...770k,3181.html

as listed, i think you're talking about the 3570k which is WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY over priced at newegg

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0388577 189 at micro

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=038755489.99 if you buy with 3570k at micro

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0386887169.99 if you buy with 3570k at micro

[Meteor|WAR]

Yeah, I think it was typo for everyone who said "3750K."

Good eye, I did not even notice each time I saw it.

[EDIT] Also, its not overpriced at Newegg, Microcenter was just selling for insanely low on launch day. Looks like a lot of people caught on as well, its sold out.

[KAC]

Just a heads up. A 7970 can be had for 439.99 boners at Amazon after rebates from various manufacturers (e.g., Diamond 7970). I am using the card and it overclocks like a champ. Totally worth a 7970 these days. A 7950 is worthless imo.

[Treeckcold57]

I removed the monitor and OS from my list. so it's $1631.88

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=20579807

My friend will getting me the Windows 7 Professional 64-bit for free since he's at his college.

I will re-use my current montior as temporary until I get a new monitor later.

[Treeckcold57]

bump.

Finally, look like I'll upgrade my PC anytime. I think I would just upgrade my PC instead of build another one.

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=19849312

One more thing is I can't decide what mobo should I pick. The eSATA port is a must have, highly reliability, and can overclock CPU better. The form factor: ATX only. I'll re-use my case, DVD drive, and PSU.

Thanks!

[Treeckcold57]

How about this one? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ab=true&Page=2

Thoughts?

[bill dennison]

I like the lay out of this better and can water cool if you want
and I don't like the black and sky blue
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131854

[Greasy]

Originally Posted by bill dennison

I like the lay out of this better and can water cool if you want
and I don't like the black and sky blue
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131854

That board is sweet! My favorite board to this day was my last Asus formula board.

[Treeckcold57]

Originally Posted by bill dennison

I like the lay out of this better and can water cool if you want
and I don't like the black and sky blue
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131854

Too bad, it's an extended ATX, not standard ATX. That mobo wouldn't fits in my case. ATX only. And I don't go for the water cooling!

[bill dennison]

Originally Posted by Treeckcold57

Too bad, it's an extended ATX, not standard ATX. That mobo wouldn't fits in my case. ATX only. And I don't go for the water cooling!

sorry did not see that to bad it only .5 inch bigger from 12 inch x 9.6 inch to 12 inch x 10.1 inch
the gene is 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch it great for one vid card systems and has the better sound
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131830

[Treeckcold57]

Originally Posted by bill dennison

sorry did not see that to bad it only .5 inch bigger from 12 inch x 9.6 inch to 12 inch x 10.1 inch
the gene is 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch it great for one vid card systems and has the better sound
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131830

I'm wonder looking at between the audio ports and PCIE slot. It looks quite tightly for a video card to fit in?

[bill dennison]

Originally Posted by Treeckcold57

I'm wonder looking at between the audio ports and PCIE slot. It looks quite tightly for a video card to fit in?

yes its a card first slot but fits fine


wish now I had got the FORMULA one 3 slot gtx 680 fills it

[Treeckcold57]

Wow...that's pretty tight for a big video card to fit in! Crazy. I don't understand why ASUS went from ATX to micro ATX for Maximus models?? If it was ATX, I would've choose it and be done it already.

Thanks for showed me the pic of your rig. Now I know how it looks like.

EDIT: ugh, i didn't noticed that RAM is also closer to a video card too!

[bill dennison]

Originally Posted by Treeckcold57

Wow...that's pretty tight for a big video card to fit in! Crazy. I don't understand why ASUS went from ATX to micro ATX for Maximus models?? If it was ATX, I would've choose it and be done it already.

Thanks for the showed me the pic of your rig. Now I know how it looks like.

EDIT: ugh, i didn't noticed that RAM is also closer to a video card too!

with a h60 cpu cooler it should not be a problem
but with some of the huge air cpu coolers yes

my asus r4e is the same way but give more room between card 1 and 2

[Treeckcold57]

Okay, thanks again. I'll try to decide on either ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe or Maximus Gene V. All of the rest specs look good. I hope other people could have a better suggestion than this one. Don't forget that I would like to have at least one eSATA port and ATX only (or maybe Micro ATX, I'm not really like a small mobo for some reasons). I'll use the Corsair H60, so that shouldn't be any problems.