Building a new gaming PC/editing rig

UnknownWarrior · 02-02-2011, 01:56 AM

Here is my old rig

Intel core 2 quad 2.66ghz
4GB of Corsair ram (800mhz/PC-6400)
MSI G31tm- p21 motherboard
Sapphire Radeon HD4850 512mb video card(800-900 stream processors)
2.25 TB of HD space
Logitech G15 gaming
Logitech G5 gaming mouse

My new rig

Intel core I7 sandy bridge 3.4ghz (3.8 with turbo boost)
16GB of G.Skill ram (1600mhz/PC-12800)
Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD7 P67 motherboard
Gigabyte Radeon HD6970 2GB video card (1536 stream processors)
Logitech G15 gaming Keyboard
Logitech G5 gaming mouse
2.25TB of hard drive space

Yes I know about the issue with the p67 chipset lucky for me my new board has 4 sata 6gb ports and 4 sata 3gb ports

I still need to buy a new monitor which will be a Samsung, a X-Fi sound card and I'm thinking about buying a 1.5TB HD to give me 3.75TBs of space

2ndgenz28 · 02-02-2011, 02:07 AM

Just make sure your gonna be able to play this

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=1-b78TKZIyw

UnknownWarrior · 02-02-2011, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ndgenz28

Just make sure your gonna be able to play this

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=1-b78TKZIyw

I shouldn't I've any issue with playing that, but I was never fully into duke nukem

lordfriday2 · 02-02-2011, 03:49 AM

why a samsung monitor? AOC puts out some very good products, at 1080p... and are cheaper and actually more reliable then the other name brands out there.. you should do a little bit of research on them

UnknownWarrior · 02-02-2011, 04:47 AM

I would rather get an LG monitor since I already have a bunch of LG electronics, in open to any brand monitor really tho but it may have 1080p, a hdmi input and wide screen

hrpiii · 02-02-2011, 06:18 AM

nice specs on the new pc, should be able to edit streaming video on the fly with that thing.

Moriartii · 02-02-2011, 10:23 AM

Check the Sandybridge proc, I caught something the other day about an issue with them which is delaying something??? I am not sure so just check it. I am not ready to build my new rig so I didnt pay too close attention.

Samsung monitors are good stuff!! I have a 226w and love it. Plus wife works at samsung so.....

Cheers
K

CamaroMiami · 02-02-2011, 10:57 AM

I want to build a new PC but I have to put off for a while.
Well, I'll be reading you guys builds and accomplishments.

Too bad we can't get that Camaro case and build our own inner.
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Intel’s press release points to a flaw in the chipset’s SATA ports — the inputs to which hard drives and optical drives are connected — which causes them to degrade over time, “potentially impacting the performance or functionality of SATA-linked devices such as hard drives and DVD-drives.”

Hemlawk · 02-02-2011, 11:17 AM

Geez, your old rig is nice but the new one is GODLIKE!

I won't build another rig for about 2 years, but I MIGHT upgrade the GPU. I currently have HD4890, which can play any game out there. But I want max resolution and settings.

Steve Dallas · 02-02-2011, 11:19 AM

I suggest you get your case painted the same color as your car

UnknownWarrior · 02-02-2011, 11:30 AM

I think a summit white case would stick out to much lol, I like my black case :p

GbrilliantQ · 02-02-2011, 01:08 PM

Nice. Be sure to post pix of the build and such. I'm GbrilliantQ from Overclock.net btw, if anyone here is a member.

What PSU and case are going with?

UnknownWarrior · 02-02-2011, 02:53 PM

My antec 900 case and a 700w power supply

Moriartii · 02-03-2011, 09:50 AM

The antec 900 or you going with the new version of that case? I have been looking at that one and the 1200 drool

Steve what is that on top of your case?

Cheers
K

02-02-2011, 01:56 AM	#1
UnknownWarrior GM Employee Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 814	Building a new gaming PC/editing rig Here is my old rig Intel core 2 quad 2.66ghz 4GB of Corsair ram (800mhz/PC-6400) MSI G31tm- p21 motherboard Sapphire Radeon HD4850 512mb video card(800-900 stream processors) 2.25 TB of HD space Logitech G15 gaming Logitech G5 gaming mouse My new rig Intel core I7 sandy bridge 3.4ghz (3.8 with turbo boost) 16GB of G.Skill ram (1600mhz/PC-12800) Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD7 P67 motherboard Gigabyte Radeon HD6970 2GB video card (1536 stream processors) Logitech G15 gaming Keyboard Logitech G5 gaming mouse 2.25TB of hard drive space Yes I know about the issue with the p67 chipset lucky for me my new board has 4 sata 6gb ports and 4 sata 3gb ports I still need to buy a new monitor which will be a Samsung, a X-Fi sound card and I'm thinking about buying a 1.5TB HD to give me 3.75TBs of space __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Doug Thorley LT's, SNL V.X Cam/Tune, ADM Cold Air Intake, GMPP Exhaust Last edited by UnknownWarrior; 02-02-2011 at 02:22 AM.

02-02-2011, 04:47 AM	#5
UnknownWarrior GM Employee Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 814	I would rather get an LG monitor since I already have a bunch of LG electronics, in open to any brand monitor really tho but it may have 1080p, a hdmi input and wide screen __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Doug Thorley LT's, SNL V.X Cam/Tune, ADM Cold Air Intake, GMPP Exhaust

02-02-2011, 10:57 AM	#8
CamaroMiami Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3, 92 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 530	I want to build a new PC but I have to put off for a while. Well, I'll be reading you guys builds and accomplishments. Too bad we can't get that Camaro case and build our own inner. ************************************************ ***************************** Intel’s press release points to a flaw in the chipset’s SATA ports — the inputs to which hard drives and optical drives are connected — which causes them to degrade over time, “potentially impacting the performance or functionality of SATA-linked devices such as hard drives and DVD-drives.” Last edited by CamaroMiami; 02-02-2011 at 11:04 AM. Reason: Found Sandy bridge flaw press release

02-02-2011, 11:17 AM	#9
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	Geez, your old rig is nice but the new one is GODLIKE! I won't build another rig for about 2 years, but I MIGHT upgrade the GPU. I currently have HD4890, which can play any game out there. But I want max resolution and settings. __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

02-02-2011, 11:19 AM	#10
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I suggest you get your case painted the same color as your car __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

02-02-2011, 02:07 AM	#2
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	Just make sure your gonna be able to play this http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=1-b78TKZIyw

02-02-2011, 03:49 AM	#4
lordfriday2 Proud Owner! Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 877	why a samsung monitor? AOC puts out some very good products, at 1080p... and are cheaper and actually more reliable then the other name brands out there.. you should do a little bit of research on them

02-02-2011, 06:18 AM	#6
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,579	nice specs on the new pc, should be able to edit streaming video on the fly with that thing.

02-02-2011, 10:23 AM	#7
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	Check the Sandybridge proc, I caught something the other day about an issue with them which is delaying something??? I am not sure so just check it. I am not ready to build my new rig so I didnt pay too close attention. Samsung monitors are good stuff!! I have a 226w and love it. Plus wife works at samsung so..... Cheers K

02-02-2011, 11:30 AM	#11
UnknownWarrior GM Employee Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 814	I think a summit white case would stick out to much lol, I like my black case :p __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Doug Thorley LT's, SNL V.X Cam/Tune, ADM Cold Air Intake, GMPP Exhaust

02-02-2011, 01:08 PM	#12
GbrilliantQ ¡ʇuɐıןןıɹq Drives: 2011 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 2,600	Nice. Be sure to post pix of the build and such. I'm GbrilliantQ from Overclock.net btw, if anyone here is a member. What PSU and case are going with?

02-02-2011, 02:53 PM	#13
UnknownWarrior GM Employee Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 814	My antec 900 case and a 700w power supply __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Doug Thorley LT's, SNL V.X Cam/Tune, ADM Cold Air Intake, GMPP Exhaust

02-03-2011, 09:50 AM	#14
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	The antec 900 or you going with the new version of that case? I have been looking at that one and the 1200 drool Steve what is that on top of your case? Cheers K

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