Place for custom-built gaming PC?

[General Butt.Naked]

Im normally a console guy but im seeing a lot of titles that are PC only that I'd love to play (Arma, Witcher 2, etc), plus if you get the right hardware, the quality of the same games played on a computer just blows consoles out of the water. A friend who built his own PC told me I could build an amazing gaming PC for myself for 500-700 bucks, however the last time he installed new RAM in my old computer, he broke it....so seeing that Im not very knowledgable when it comes to computer stuff, Ill probably just order it pre-built through a professional.

So...what are the best sites for gaming PCs, or do you know of any smaller individual companies that might have competitive prices, but cant afford to advertise as much? Is 600 bucks or so reasonable for a damn good game PC? If you have any setups in mind that are particularly good, feel free to post 'em and I'll take a look. Thanks.

-C

[Eridani]

£600 would be easily enough, not sure how it translates into dollars but most components are a lot cheaper over there so most likely enough.

Just buy components off newegg, research enough that you don't buy components that can't be upgraded (eg. buying a socket 1156 CPU or something that is a dead end).

Won't give you exact details but an 1155 socket CPU & mobo (highly recommend the i5 2500k - OCs to 4ghz EASILY - got mine at 4.2 and it never goes above 35C in games - best price/performance ratio of any CPU right now), 4 Gig of RAM (can always get more later and you won't feel the difference with any more in games right now), 1TB HDD, case and aftermarket CPU heatsink/fan would be like £3/400 depending on CPU you choose. Spend the rest on a good graphics card. Done. (Edit: forgot PSU here, make sure you get one by a good make, prepare to spend a decent percent of your budget on this, maybe £100 mine cost - you want a 700W at least depending if you plan on running in xfire/sli in the future)

Personally I would just make it myself. About 3/4 years ago I had no experience making PCs except for changing graphics cards and after about a week of research (most of which is deciding which components to get) I made one myself easily. Seriously, PCs are like Lego kits these days, only part that is even slightly difficult is figuring out where to plug all the wires into the motherboard and all that takes is a tiny bit of reading in the manual.

And btw, it's worth making a gaming PC for Witcher 2 alone, fantastic game, shits all over Skyrim.

[L33tz]

cpu go intel

gpu go ati

[NamelessNom4d]

Originally Posted by L33tz

cpu go intel

gpu go nvidia

fixed

I'm running an AMD CPU/ Nvidia GPU system though

[The Pat-Man]

Originally Posted by Slice_760

fixed

I'm running an AMD CPU/ Nvidia GPU system though

this.



i just built my first one thinking i never could do it but guess what im posting on? i spent about 500 bucks, and it runs bf3 on ultra (a few things turned down, nothing noticeable)h and skyrim on all ultra.

[Eridani]

Nvidia/ATI is pretty close and there's really no clear leader, changes with each generation. I used ATI for years but just changed to two 580s in SLi, pretty happy with it.

CPU you definitely want Intel though.

[General Butt.Naked]

Originally Posted by The Pat-Man

this.



i just built my first one thinking i never could do it but guess what im posting on? i spent about 500 bucks, and it runs bf3 on ultra (a few things turned down, nothing noticeable)h and skyrim on all ultra.

You guys are actually making me tink i might be able to do this. Maybe if I just look at the way my old PC is put together, and replicate that with new parts in a new case, I can get it done. I wish one of you guys lived in LA. Id pay someone to help me out. I just know comp parts are sensitive to dust n static electricity n shizz, and I dont want to fry a 300 dollar video card or something.

Anyway- if anyone gets bored, go on newegg or something, and come up with a parts list of what you consider would be your favorite setup for around $600-700.

[General Butt.Naked]

Originally Posted by The Pat-Man

this.



i just built my first one thinking i never could do it but guess what im posting on? i spent about 500 bucks, and it runs bf3 on ultra (a few things turned down, nothing noticeable)h and skyrim on all ultra.

You guys are actually making me tink i might be able to do this. Maybe if I just look at the way my old PC is put together, and replicate that with new parts in a new case, I can get it done. I wish one of you guys lived in LA. Id pay someone to help me out. I just know comp parts are sensitive to dust n static electricity n shizz, and I dont want to fry a 300 dollar video card or something.

Anyway- if anyone gets bored, go on newegg or something, and come up with a parts list of what you consider would be your favorite setup for around $600-700.

[The Pat-Man]

ill show you what i built should be in your price range.


ram

best inexpensive processor i could find

650 watt modular power supply

decent mobo

solid case with no obnoxious blinky lights

gtx 550


the gtx was on sale for 100 bucks at the time. assuming you supply your own hdd and windows that should be in you range or less.

[Playground Legend]

If you're not willing to take the time to build your own you will end up paying at least a couple hundred more.

www.ibuypower.com

www.cyberpowerpc.com

Both are reputable sites.

[General Butt.Naked]

Originally Posted by F l y b y ✈

If you're not willing to take the time to build your own you will end up paying at least a couple hundred more.

www.ibuypower.com

www.cyberpowerpc.com

Both are reputable sites.

Only a couple hundred bucks? I thought it was like an 1100 computer from cyberpower could be built for like 500 bucks. If its only 250 bucks or so to have them deal with it, fuck it...i can afford that. I suppose it would still be nice to pick n choose what parts I want specifically. And that $300 bucks could go into making a better comp.

[General Butt.Naked]

Ok....I found a lil DIY page online with some suggested parts, and im kinda going with this for the time being. If you can think of any substitutes that'd be better, or things that I could get about the same performace with for less money, feel free to chime in.

Intel core i7-2600k
ASUS P8P67 (whats the difference between the top 4 listed on newegg?)
Gigabyte GTX 560 900MHz 1GB GPU
8GB (16?) Corsair Vengeance CL9 DDR3-1600 RAM
OCZ Agility 3 120GB SSD
Western Digital Caviar black 1TB 7200rpm HDD
Corsair Enthusiast 850w (what does a bigger PSU do for me?)

The case and optical drive can really be anything, as I understand it. Ive also had people tell me about liquid cooled systems and stuff- but I dunno what that does. SO what do you think about this setup? What needs fixin'?

[The Explanation]

I definitely recommend investing in an SSD if you're going to use it for anything other than gaming. It starts up soooo much faster than a regular disk.

[General Butt.Naked]

Thats what Ive read. I really only use it for internet, some basic photo editing, videos, netflix, word documents, and I would use it for games. If im just trying to run the OS and stuff of of it for speed's sake, would I maybe be better off just getting a small SSD for the important system stuff and then using a HDD for everything else?

[The Explanation]

Yeah that's a good plan if you need the space of a regular disk. You also may want to have some space on it so that you can install games on it so that they load faster.

[General Butt.Naked]

Well heres what I ended up getting. If anyone has suggestions, chime in. I went for the AMD to make my quota, but if I continue reading and it looks like the GTX 560 ti would give me better performance, or the GTX 560 2gb, ill go with one of those. Or, I think my mobo is crossfire enabled, so I could do 2x AMD Radeon HD 6870s. Anyway...

Mega Special III (NO MONITOR) SP3Z, http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_III/
*BASE_PRICE+819]
BLUETOOTH: None
CAS: CoolerMaster HAF 912 Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ Adjustable HDD Cage (Black Color)
CASUPGRADE: None
CD: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
CD2: None
COOLANT: Standard Coolant
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-2550K 3.40 GHz 6MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1155 (All Venom OC Certified)
CS_FAN: Default case fans
ENGRAVING: None
FA_HDD: None
FAN: Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) (Single Standard 120MM Fan)
FLASHMEDIA: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)
FREEBIE_CS: None
GLASSES: None
HDD: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)
HDD2: None
IEEE_CARD: None
IUSB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
KEYBOARD: (Keyboard & Mouse Combo) Logitech Wireless Desktop MK320 Keyboard & Mouse Combo [+0]
MB_SRT: None
MEMORY: 8GB (2GBx4) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Vengeance)
MONITOR: None
MONITOR2: None
MONITOR3: None
MOTHERBOARD: * [CrossFireX] Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard LucidLogix Virtu and Intel Smart Response Technology & 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, 2x SATA-III RAID,2 3 PCIe Gen2, 2 PCIe X1 & 2 3CI (All Venom OC Certified)
MOUSE: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
OS: None - FORMAT HARD DRIVE ONLY
OVERCLOCK: No Overclocking
POWERSUPPLY: 750 Watts - Thermaltake Smart Series SP-750M 80 Plus Bronze Modular Power Supply [+71]
RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 10~15 BUSINESS DAYS
SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
SPEAKERS: None
TEMP: Aerocool Touch 1000 5.25" Touch Screen Fan Control [+25]
TUNING: None
TVRC: None
USB: None
USBFLASH: None
USBHD: None
USBX: None
VIDEO: AMD Radeon HD 6870 1GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+58] (Major Brand Powered by AMD)
VIDEO2: None
VIDEO3: None
WNC: PCI Wireless 802.11n 150Mbps Network Interface Card [+19]

[General Butt.Naked]

angry bump. Dont be hoez.

[Auschwitz Nazi Disneyland]

Given prices I'd definitely go for a 64/128gb SSD as a master with a 500GB/750GB HDD as slave. I wouldn't go for a 7200RPM, they seem to burn out rather quickly. If you get a good SSD, you will notice a massive difference in startup speed and loading/switching most apps.

[Snoopy]

I just ordered parts for a new PC the other day.

Case: Nexus Prominent R
PSU: Corsair TX550m
Mobo: Asus P8Z68-V LX
CPU: Intel i5 2500K w/ stock cooler
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Blue 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 kit
GPU: ASUS EAH6870 DirectCU 1GB DDR5
SSD: Patriot Pyro 120GB SATAIII

Also got a new iiyama IPS monitor. (fuck off)

Currently probably the best price/performance setup. If you're a dumbass and hate on ATI you could get a 560Ti for 70-100 more for pretty much the same performance.

[General Butt.Naked]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

I just ordered parts for a new PC the other day.

Case: Nexus Prominent R
PSU: Corsair TX550m
Mobo: Asus P8Z68-V LX
CPU: Intel i5 2500K w/ stock cooler
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Blue 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 kit
GPU: ASUS EAH6870 DirectCU 1GB DDR5
SSD: Patriot Pyro 120GB SATAIII

Also got a new iiyama IPS monitor. (fuck off)

Currently probably the best price/performance setup. If you're a dumbass and hate on ATI you could get a 560Ti for 70-100 more for pretty much the same performance.

So everything on that list looks good? They had a deal where if you order a gigabyte mobo, if something happens to your cpu while overclocking, theyll replace it without question. I dont really know anyone else that knows computers well, so I wandered around to different stores trying to get info before they start building mine. They were trying to pitch the 560 and 560Ti. From what I read though, its really not that much better than the AMD 6870. And I suppose I can always swap it out later, right? The guy said I might have compatability issues if I wasnt running an Nvidia. Is that true at all? So If u got the same mobo, memory, and basic GPU Snoopy, I feel a bit better, thanks.

And yeah, I think Im almost positive that Im going to add an SSD...they had a 60 GB for free after mail in rebate, but i fucked up the order form and didnt get it. And I also meant to choose extra fans, but i used the arrow buttons instead of scrolling, and it checked the circle a couple boxes down instead. I didnt mean to get liquid cooling. Should I leave that, or should I go with the fans instead?

Also, our GPUs are about the same, right?

[Snoopy]

If you want beefier performance, strap on a 650w (only about $10 more) PSU and get a 2nd 6870 and crossfire them bitches. And then buy two more monitors and drop some Eyefinity on those filthy sluts.

[General Butt.Naked]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

If you want beefier performance, strap on a 650w (only about $10 more) PSU and get a 2nd 6870 and crossfire them bitches. And then buy two more monitors and drop some Eyefinity on those filthy sluts.

Ive got a 750w psu in there now. I was gonna go 850, but i didnt wanna sap too much juice. Hmmm okay. Yeah a liquid cooled system seems gimmicky. I feel like in that big ass case ( I want to change that too, that HAF 912 is ugly as sin) fans would be a better bet.

[General Butt.Naked]

Awesome. Thanks guys. I just wanted to make sue there were no glaring, retarded coices there that were gonna screw everything up- like non compatible parts, or something major that I left out, or chose the wrong part for. I dont need top-top of the line, but I do want to make sure I can get the best I can for the money I have, and I want to make sure I can finally play all the games that my shitty socket 939 could only dream about.

[The Big LeBronowski]

http://i.imgur.com/cwDES.png

[The Explanation]

Originally Posted by CASPER

Ive got a 750w psu in there now. I was gonna go 850, but i didnt wanna sap too much juice. Hmmm okay. Yeah a liquid cooled system seems gimmicky. I feel like in that big ass case ( I want to change that too, that HAF 912 is ugly as sin) fans would be a better bet.

I would keep the liquid cooling. I've never had it, but I'm sure it's a ton quieter. The rig I built last almost sounded like a vacuum cleaner when you turned the fans all the way up.

[The Fuck Shit]

I simply bought parts separately over 5-6 months.....just make sure they compatible and dont waste your money on a good processor.....than not have that much for a decent video card......get good ram and decent mobo and your set......dont think i forgetting anything ....o yea dont waste money on an i7 when an i5 is almost as good well at least if your looking at intel. I probably am o well. I used to have some good guides to buying from when i was looking into building my computer. Ill see if i can find them.

[The Pat-Man]

Originally Posted by CASPER

So everything on that list looks good? They had a deal where if you order a gigabyte mobo, if something happens to your cpu while overclocking, theyll replace it without question. I dont really know anyone else that knows computers well, so I wandered around to different stores trying to get info before they start building mine. They were trying to pitch the 560 and 560Ti. From what I read though, its really not that much better than the AMD 6870. And I suppose I can always swap it out later, right? The guy said I might have compatability issues if I wasnt running an Nvidia. Is that true at all? So If u got the same mobo, memory, and basic GPU Snoopy, I feel a bit better, thanks.

And yeah, I think Im almost positive that Im going to add an SSD...they had a 60 GB for free after mail in rebate, but i fucked up the order form and didnt get it. And I also meant to choose extra fans, but i used the arrow buttons instead of scrolling, and it checked the circle a couple boxes down instead. I didnt mean to get liquid cooling. Should I leave that, or should I go with the fans instead?

Also, our GPUs are about the same, right?

lol nvidia must be payin that nigga.


just get a decent aftermarket heatsink its not like youll need to overclock that cpu anytime soon.

[Yurpen]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

I just ordered parts for a new PC the other day.

Case: Nexus Prominent R
PSU: Corsair TX550m
Mobo: Asus P8Z68-V LX
CPU: Intel i5 2500K w/ stock cooler
RAM: Corsair Vengeance Blue 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 kit
GPU: ASUS EAH6870 DirectCU 1GB DDR5
SSD: Patriot Pyro 120GB SATAIII

Also got a new iiyama IPS monitor. (fuck off)

Currently probably the best price/performance setup. If you're a dumbass and hate on ATI you could get a 560Ti for 70-100 more for pretty much the same performance.

Should of bought a GTX 560 tssk tssk.

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by Yurpen

Should of bought a GTX 560 tssk tssk.

why? 6870 is better and crossfire > sli

by the way I didn't get the US made patriot memory ssd but went for the far superior samsung 830 ssd instead, which is awesome

i assembled my pc yesterday and it's fast as tits

[The Pat-Man]

only reason id ever go radeon is crossfire.

kingston is the way to go btw, low profile so those stupid looking teeth dont fuck up your cpu heatsink.

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by The Pat-Man

only reason id ever go radeon is crossfire.

kingston is the way to go btw, low profile so those stupid looking teeth dont fuck up your cpu heatsink.

I got the low profile corsair. Ran memtest + for a few passes right after install and came out clean.



8 gig for €49 dual channel 1600mhz is a steal

[Yurpen]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

why? 6870 is better and crossfire > sli

by the way I didn't get the US made patriot memory ssd but went for the far superior samsung 830 ssd instead, which is awesome

i assembled my pc yesterday and it's fast as tits

Better more stable drivers. And yes that vengeance ram is a steal, Going to purchase those when I get a new mobo, cpu ram combo.

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by Yurpen

Better more stable drivers.

Fanboy nonsense. I have noticed that this is heavily game dependent. Some games perform better on nVidia and others perform better on ATI cards. The reason for this is usually developer douchebaggery where they optimize their software to work better with a certain chip/driver. In long run, this screw over all consumers irrelevant what gpu they use. It also contributes to drivers failing in the first place.

I have had my fair share of driver issues with both nVidia and ATI. It's all part of being a PC gamer. Deal with it like one. Don't be a console peasant crybaby.

[Yurpen]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

Fanboy nonsense. I have noticed that this is heavily game dependent. Some games perform better on nVidia and others perform better on ATI cards. The reason for this is usually developer douchebaggery where they optimize their software to work better with a certain chip/driver. In long run, this screw over all consumers irrelevant what gpu they use. It also contributes to drivers failing in the first place.

I have had my fair share of driver issues with both nVidia and ATI. It's all part of being a PC gamer. Deal with it like one. Don't be a console peasant crybaby.

I find it a little more difficult to configure than ATI, tweaking Catalyst AI to doing the tedious full reinstall of drivers using driver cleaner, reg cleaner, safe mode all that jazz. Comparing to nvidias which has a clean install button right on their driver install, crazy right? Also, most games out support nvidia right out of the box.

[mafiabro]

These are the specs and parts for my current budget gamer. It cost me about 500$. Not shown are a Rosewell 750W power supply, a 7200 rpm 1tb seagate barracuda, and a case from an old e-machine that i gutted and cut up.

Edit: The RAM is PNY 1600 CAS 8, I'd recommend spending more money here if you have it, as this runs at 1.65v and has little wiggle room.

[General Butt.Naked]

Yeah one of the saleman did mention that a few games are "powered by nvidia" which is just a dick move on their part, but whatever. I figured if the AMD/ATi is good enough for Snoopy and the guy at Best Buy, then Ill be fine with it. Although my mobo only as crossfire, I suppose if I really have any issues later, I can always toss a 560 Ti 1Gb in there when I get some more money. Im just hoping I set up everything okay, since the cyberpower customer service spoke really heavy engrish which i couldnt comprehend. For those who didnt see the other thread, my final build:


Mega Special II (NO MONITOR)



SP2Z, http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_II/



*BASE_PRICE+1005]



BLUETOOTH: None



CARE1: Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chassis - Minimize Cable Exposure, Maximize Airflow in Your System [+19]



CAS: CoolerMaster HAF 912 Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ Adjustable HDD Cage (Black Color) [-17]



CASUPGRADE: 12in Cold Cathode Neon Light [+10] (Blue Color)



CD: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)



CD2: None



COOLANT: Standard Coolant



CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-2550K 3.40 GHz 6MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1155 (All Venom OC Certified) [-106]



CS_FAN: Maximum 120MM Color Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+15] (Blue Color)



ENGRAVING: None



FA_HDD: None



FAN: CoolerMaster V6 GT CPU Cooler (Nickle Plated Double-V Heatpipe w/ Color Changing LED Cap) [+22]



FLASHMEDIA: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)



FREEBIE_CS: None



GLASSES: None



HDD: 240 GB Sandisk Extreme SATA-III 6.0Gb/s SSD – 550MB/s Read & 520MB/s Write [+130] (Single Drive)



HDD2: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+110] (Single Drive)



IEEE_CARD: None



IUSB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports



KEYBOARD: Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard



MB_SRT: None



MEMORY: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory [+3] (Corsair Vengeance [+19])



MONITOR: None



MONITOR2: None



MONITOR3: None



MOTHERBOARDCrossFireX] Asus P8Z77-V LX Intel Z77 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ IRST, Lucid Virtu MVP, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, 2x PCIe x16 (1 Gen3, 1 Gen2), 2x PCIe x1 & 3 PCI



MOUSE: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse



NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network



NOISEREDUCE1: Anti-Vibration Fan Mounts [+9]



OS: None - FORMAT HARD DRIVE ONLY



OVERCLOCK: No Overclocking



POWERSUPPLY: * 850 Watts - CoolerMaster Silent Pro Gaming 80 Plus Power Supply [+102]



RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 10~15 BUSINESS DAYS



SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT



SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO



SPEAKERS: None



TEMP: None



TUNING: None



TVRC: None



USB: None



USBFLASH: None



USBHD: None



USBX: None



VIDEO: AMD Radeon HD 6870 1GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+43] (Major Brand Powered by AMD)



VIDEO2: None



VIDEO3: None



WNC: PCI Wireless 802.11n 150Mbps Network Interface Card [+19]



_PRICE: (+1383)


Im kinda wishing I had gotten one of the Gigabyte mobos though if only for the overclocking cpu replacement deal. Im hearing good things about giga.

Oh yeah- and wat are your guys' thoughts on the new z77 mobos? I was tempted, but being a new chipset, i figured itd be better to go with a more established set until any possible quirks and bugs are worked out. Hopefully that was the way to go.

[Snoopy]

I assembled mine two days ago. Every game I've thrown at it runs at 60+ fps with highest settings without AA and 30+ fps with AA. Most games go way over 60 fps though. Eventually I might opt for a beffier PSU and a 2nd 6870 because they're so cheap but there really is no point in doing it now. As I use a single monitor, all games run perfectly on the 1920x1080 resolution.

The biggest increase in performance over my old machine is the SSD. It's so retarded fast at loading maps, textures, and games in general. Booting a clean install of windows past BIOS screen to desktop takes less than 5 seconds.

I seriously advise this product to anyone who is looking to buy a new gen SSD at a reasonable price:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820147134

Basically the same speed, build quality and reliability of Intel SSDs at a cheaper price.

[General Butt.Naked]

God damnit! I just looked and I accidentally got the Z77 chipset. I meant to get the same ASUS Z68 that you got. I dont know what I should do...it sounds like itll be a couple weeks before they build n ship it anyway but...UGHHHH. Should I keep it or what? wtf is the difference?

[Yurpen]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

I assembled mine two days ago. Every game I've thrown at it runs at 60+ fps with highest settings without AA and 30+ fps with AA. Most games go way over 60 fps though. Eventually I might opt for a beffier PSU and a 2nd 6870 because they're so cheap but there really is no point in doing it now. As I use a single monitor, all games run perfectly on the 1920x1080 resolution.

The biggest increase in performance over my old machine is the SSD. It's so retarded fast at loading maps, textures, and games in general. Booting a clean install of windows past BIOS screen to desktop takes less than 5 seconds.

I seriously advise this product to anyone who is looking to buy a new gen SSD at a reasonable price:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820147134

Basically the same speed, build quality and reliability of Intel SSDs at a cheaper price.

lol

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by Yurpen

lol