Nice video mate, I am going to build my first comp in the next couple of weeks.... one more wage packet!! Whats better the CORE i7 960 or the new Core i5-2500K? Any help would be appriciated as you look like you know your stuff :)
I can't pretend I'm an expert -- i tend to just buy top of the line stuff that seems to work together! That said, it depends on what you're going to use the computer for -- gaming? Video editing? facebook? Unless you're a power user (which I am not) the difference between those two processors probably won't be noticeable, I think...check out newegg, though -- you can compare specs on both cards there!
From what I've read, the diff between the two isn't pronounced....so costwise, the i5 is a good option..the only way you'd really see a difference is if you got the waaaay expensive upper tier i7. Good luck!
In my case, probably not -- i tend to play sound thru the monitor or low budget headphones.......i could have gotten a cheaper soundcard, but if you've got a surround system and all that, the card would prolly be good to have! As it is, it does all i need it to do!
Hi, you have a very nice build there. I had one question, you are using the EA231WMI-BK monitor, correct? Have you gamed on it? Do you notice any ghosting on it at all, ( if you play fps games)? Thanks.:).
Ok, so i got the HAF-X, ive bought 3 MegaFlow 200 mm fans, which i think is the ones you have on top, anyway i was gonna use those 3 to replace the ones that are already in the case, that has no red LEDs, so that would be the sidepanel fan and 1 on top. So that leaves me with 2 200 mm fans, that i have no idea what to use for. I was looking around for mounting holes, but couldnt find any, and now i see you have placed 2 fans right next to the hard drive area. How did you fit those? Size arethey?
@AKhellbindeR --- well, you and I are using different cases,so I'm not sure no much help this is gonna be...but I think my drive cage fans are 120mm. You might check the manufacturers website or newegg to see what size fans you need. I'm holding on to my old fans as spares just in case the ones I have in now go bad. Good luck!
@diablo165 Ok cool because I'm thinking of getting the cooler master 690 ll advanced and add some blue LED ones. Quick question, how much did your whole case and its specs cost you? (full pc box without monitor and the rest, just the box) Thanks.
@19stephen34 & hardhead040 -- I got it from frozenCPU some months ago -- i checked back last month and they were out of them...at least for the black case....
is the Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Champion Series sound card and driver thingy better than the Turtle Beach DSS?? in terms of converting 5.7/7.1 in HEADPHONE ONLY? and does it convert 5.1/7.1 only or also EAX 5.0 too (in headphones, dont care about speakers yet i already know its good for speakers :P)
Thanks guys! @ Chris -- my tentative plan is to eventually go crossfire -- and/or upgrade to the i980 -- in either case, the extra fans will come in handy..til then, my system should definitely be running cool!
1200 watt.. just too much..
herojohan88 2 months ago
Get a aftermarket cooler and overclock your rig
bungeegums 8 months ago
Nice video mate, I am going to build my first comp in the next couple of weeks.... one more wage packet!! Whats better the CORE i7 960 or the new Core i5-2500K? Any help would be appriciated as you look like you know your stuff :)
Gruffington31 11 months ago
@Gruffington31
I can't pretend I'm an expert -- i tend to just buy top of the line stuff that seems to work together! That said, it depends on what you're going to use the computer for -- gaming? Video editing? facebook? Unless you're a power user (which I am not) the difference between those two processors probably won't be noticeable, I think...check out newegg, though -- you can compare specs on both cards there!
diablo165 11 months ago
@Gruffington31
From what I've read, the diff between the two isn't pronounced....so costwise, the i5 is a good option..the only way you'd really see a difference is if you got the waaaay expensive upper tier i7. Good luck!
diablo165 11 months ago
@diablo165 Thanks for the reply mate. I am going to be using it for after effects and photoshop work... and also gaming.
Gruffington31 11 months ago
Is the sound card worth getting for gaming?
urheadg0ne 1 year ago
@urheadg0ne
In my case, probably not -- i tend to play sound thru the monitor or low budget headphones.......i could have gotten a cheaper soundcard, but if you've got a surround system and all that, the card would prolly be good to have! As it is, it does all i need it to do!
diablo165 1 year ago
Hi, you have a very nice build there. I had one question, you are using the EA231WMI-BK monitor, correct? Have you gamed on it? Do you notice any ghosting on it at all, ( if you play fps games)? Thanks.:).
BoSnIaK4ever 1 year ago
Ok, so i got the HAF-X, ive bought 3 MegaFlow 200 mm fans, which i think is the ones you have on top, anyway i was gonna use those 3 to replace the ones that are already in the case, that has no red LEDs, so that would be the sidepanel fan and 1 on top. So that leaves me with 2 200 mm fans, that i have no idea what to use for. I was looking around for mounting holes, but couldnt find any, and now i see you have placed 2 fans right next to the hard drive area. How did you fit those? Size arethey?
AKhellbindeR 1 year ago
@AKhellbindeR --- well, you and I are using different cases,so I'm not sure no much help this is gonna be...but I think my drive cage fans are 120mm. You might check the manufacturers website or newegg to see what size fans you need. I'm holding on to my old fans as spares just in case the ones I have in now go bad. Good luck!
diablo165 1 year ago
One word: Damn.
Gerardo781 1 year ago
@Gerardo781 Hehe, yea!
diablo165 1 year ago
Where did you get the case window?
Soldieroflight73 1 year ago
Did you add more fans in the case?
Tranzorr 1 year ago
@Tranzorr
I did! it came with 3 but has room for 4 more. i replaced the existing fans with blue LED ones and the new fans i added were the same!
diablo165 1 year ago
@diablo165 Ok cool because I'm thinking of getting the cooler master 690 ll advanced and add some blue LED ones. Quick question, how much did your whole case and its specs cost you? (full pc box without monitor and the rest, just the box) Thanks.
Tranzorr 1 year ago
nice sys m8. can you help me.? PLEXTOR 24X DVD/CD Writer Black SATA Model PX-880SA. work well ? and DL x speed. ? many thanks
omygod666oms 1 year ago
@omygod666oms according to newegg, these are the specs:
PLEXTOR Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD/CD Writer LightScribe Support
I've only burned a few DVDs, i really mainly use it for viewing/reading DVDs. I've never burned DL!
diablo165 1 year ago 2
@diablo165 thanks diablo165. :-)
omygod666oms 1 year ago
where did you get the side panel?
19stephen34 1 year ago
@19stephen34 & hardhead040 -- I got it from frozenCPU some months ago -- i checked back last month and they were out of them...at least for the black case....
diablo165 1 year ago
Where did you get the side panel window from? I have been looking for and all I can find are DIY kits and the insufficient Cooler Master one. Thanks.
hardhead040 1 year ago
is the Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Champion Series sound card and driver thingy better than the Turtle Beach DSS?? in terms of converting 5.7/7.1 in HEADPHONE ONLY? and does it convert 5.1/7.1 only or also EAX 5.0 too (in headphones, dont care about speakers yet i already know its good for speakers :P)
thnx ;)
YaarZePirate 1 year ago
@YaarZePirate -- i must say, i have absolutely no idea....i've only used this card......
diablo165 1 year ago
Thanks guys! @ Chris -- my tentative plan is to eventually go crossfire -- and/or upgrade to the i980 -- in either case, the extra fans will come in handy..til then, my system should definitely be running cool!
diablo165 1 year ago
overkill cooling for just 1 GPU.
still very nice that could cool 2 HD 5970's
IAreCrazyChris 1 year ago
very very nice :)
9121991 1 year ago