Build Opinions

Just looking at building a new high end rig and wanted your opinions on what I currently have.

No "Get AMD" because I'm going Intel/Nvidia.

Edit: Later post has new build.

Is this mainly for gaming?

Very mainly and 3D Rendering on the side.

I'd swap the mobo, CPU, and RAM for these. You'll save a ton of money and still get high-end hardware. Gaming wise there will be no difference.

i7-2600k CPU

ASUS P8P67 PRO mobo

8GB G.skill RAM

Edit: I'd also change the PSU to this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171056

The CPU I picked up is a hexacore. The one you linked was a quad. I'm thinking the 2 more cores might give a slight performance boost, especially for BF3 :)

Also, I was hoping to go for DDR3 1600. Just rendering wise, it's a little better. Also, the 4GB more RAM should help with rendering.

For the mobo, I've always preferred EVGA over everything else.

My budget was $2500 so decreasing the value of the computer isn't needed.

I'd swap the mobo, CPU, and RAM for these. You'll save a ton of money and still get high-end hardware. Gaming wise there will be no difference.

i7-2600k CPU

ASUS P8P67 PRO mobo

8GB G.skill RAM

Edit: I'd also change the PSU to this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171056

Tezcatlipoca666

whats the difference between that mobo and this mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157230

The CPU I picked up is a hexacore. The one you linked was a quad. I'm thinking the 2 more cores might give a slight performance boost, especially for BF3 :)

Also, I was hoping to go for DDR3 1600. Just rendering wise, it's a little better. Also, the 4GB more RAM should help with rendering.

For the mobo, I've always preferred EVGA over everything else.

My budget was $2500 so decreasing the value of the computer isn't needed.

mrmaple24

Take a look at these benchmarks:

3D rendering: http://www.anandtech.com/show/4083/the-sandy-bridge-review-intel-core-i7-2600k-i5-2500k-core-i3-2100-tested/17

Gaming: http://www.anandtech.com/show/4083/the-sandy-bridge-review-intel-core-i7-2600k-i5-2500k-core-i3-2100-tested/20

If you want more than 8GB of RAM then get 16GB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231315

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In the end you definitely won't be "decreasing the value of the computer" but simply saving money. There is no rational reason to prefer EVGA btw although if you want an EVGA: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188082

I'm taking your suggestion for the i7 2600K and the Asus board. Thank you :) Glad I asked you guys before I hit the checkout button.

if i was spending that kinda $$$ i'd definatly be getting a SSD to put my OS on.

not to mention games and other software

i dunno about a zalman, but a 580 especially in sli would need alot of juice. Antecs are always high quality.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371043

id stick with 6gb ram 8 is basically the pointless expendature everyone seems to invest it. put it towards a better case like an antec 1200 or silverstone raven or w/e

I've editted the build from your suggestions. Also, I'm going with 16GB of RAM. That decision is not going to change.

The only thing I'm really not sure about is the Thermal Compound. I know some are better than others. How's my choice?

I've editted the build from your suggestions. Also, I'm going with 16GB of RAM. That decision is not going to change.

The only thing I'm really not sure about is the Thermal Compound. I know some are better than others. How's my choice?

mrmaple24

silver 5 is the utility knife of cpu compounds. always useful. all the time

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I've editted the build from your suggestions. Also, I'm going with 16GB of RAM. That decision is not going to change.

The only thing I'm really not sure about is the Thermal Compound. I know some are better than others. How's my choice?

ionusX

silver 5 is the utility knife of cpu compounds. always useful. all the time

i know I always carry a tube with my and luckily my local computer store sells it for 8 bux, and the cleaning compound for 5

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I've editted the build from your suggestions. Also, I'm going with 16GB of RAM. That decision is not going to change.

The only thing I'm really not sure about is the Thermal Compound. I know some are better than others. How's my choice?

blaznwiipspman1

silver 5 is the utility knife of cpu compounds. always useful. all the time

i know I always carry a tube with my and luckily my local computer store sells it for 8 bux, and the cleaning compound for 5

yep silver 5 is pretty awesome. and to quote "the miz", "and thats a guaran-damn-tee"