Custom build quote

[intenseas]

Hi guys. I want to spend about $1,500 on my custom build and here is the quote I received from a local computer shop. Thoughts? I want to run 3 monitors and high setting and really want to build upon the initial platform that I purchase. All suggestions would be much appreciated.

 

computer quote.pdf

[Cali]

I'd ditch the AMD CPU and get a 2500k or higher Intel. You don't need a 1000W PSU. I have a 750W and it works just fine. I run 3 monitors and about 10 USB devices, including 2 powered USB HUB's. Get a better video card and a SSD if you can. I built the system in my sig back in June 2012 for $1538, it runs like a dream. You can build one better for cheaper I bet. I bought all the parts from Newegg.com. I wouldn't pay that much money for that system, but I can build one myself, can you? If you can it'll save you some money and you'll know what's being put in it and have a better understanding of computers.

[agrasyuk]

Looks adequate, but I personally prefer the Intel route. Microcenter sells i5 3570K for 170$ and has nice boards for it as well. For driving more then 1 screen and at higher settings I would choose something more substantial then 660. Looking at getting 670 4gb myself.

[intenseas]

Ok, I have had the custom build quote redone. Price is $1,500 and consists of the following:

 

GTX 670 with 2g Video

High end 240GB INTEL SSD hard drive

total of 16G DDR3 memory

Thermaltake V4 mid tower

Extreme 650W PSU Cooler master

Asus 1155 P8H-77V LE

Core I5 2500K Box 3.3 ghz 6MB 1155

8GB Corsair 2x4gb DR3 1600 Kit

SSD 240GB Intel 520

Win 7 64

 

Would you change anything up? All I am cocnerned about is running DCS at the highest frame rates. Thanks again all!!!

[intenseas]

So far I am considering possibly going with the 670 4gb instead of the 2gb...

[Manuel]

If you can afford it, do it. Graphical memory is one of the core things in flight simulating. But consider how much you get and how much you pay for it. The last posted setup is well enough to run a multimonitor setup fluently on mid to high preferences. Don't rush over the price - advantage ratio.

One more thing: if 670 4gb means 2x 670 2gb than rather dump it because dcs isn't supporting sli so much.

[Pyroflash]

I'd personally go for an Ivy proc (I5-3570), and also get rid of that Thermaltake case. They aren't bad from what I hear, but I am spoiled with toolless cases. Though I suppose that feature isn't really a deal breaker if you aren't building it yourself, which BTW, isn't difficult if you can read English.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115233

[danilop]

Have a look at attached configuration, it includes 4GB GTX 670 for $1,500.

 

You can save $100 or so building your own machine. Check out these videos:

 

$1500 system.pdf

Edited January 8, 2013 by danilop

[Quirkitized]

If you are going to do triple screens, fullscreen, I suggest SLI. As far as vram useage, when I ran three screens @ 6000x1080 bezel corrected resolution, I had vram useage around 1.5gb to 2.3gb. This highly depends on missions being high in units or low, and your graphics setting, especially AA. I think 2gb is the sweet spot for DCS, but of course the more the better. If you plan on using multiple screens for MFD's, Gauges, etc, then don't bother with SLI for dcs, but do it for full-screen imo.

 

just food for thought.

Edited January 8, 2013 by Quirkitized

[agrasyuk]

Latest build looks better.

While 2500 is sertainly a good chip that is not yet obsolete newer architecture is already in place. I'd not upgrade from 2500 (or wait, just did.... darn :) ) but I don't see why take it over 3570 which is the "official" replacement . They are pretty much same price.

 

Case is personal choice .

 

And yes, consider building it yourself. It is not a rocket science these days.

[StoOopiD]

Intel is good, but can it do this???

 

http://hwbot.org/benchmark/cpu_frequency