New Rig (2 Viewers)

[SnowFox]

Mobo-Asus Rampage IV
CPU-i7 3930
RAM-4x8GB corsair Dom
HDD- 2TB Barracuda Green
GPU-GTX 590 Gainward
CASE-BitFenix Gaming.
NET-dlink extreme gaming
PSU-Antec true power Quatro 1200w

PCCASEGEAR- 3.5K

Price is no problem, Y/N in terms of parts/

Gaming Rig.

 

[cheezcake]

SSD needed

 

[Carrotsticks]

If money is no problem, I suggest the following instead:

1. 160GB SSD (use this PURELY for commonly used programs and for your OS)

2. Change your hard drive to Western Digital Caviar Black (faster rpm) and get more than 2TB (seriously, when you have lots of games and movies etc, 2TB is nothing)

3. Instead of a GTX590, get SLI GTX580 because it enables you to go tri screen (if you need it. If not, single GPU GTX590 is okay)

4. Go for the Antec Lanboy Case. It is SERIOUSLY easy to change parts and open up etc. It's also a very cool (literally and aesthetically) case and it's very easy to carry around. I was so glad that I got the Lanboy when it came to computer repairs etc. Other cases would be a pain.

5. 4x 8GB is excessive for RAM, because your computer only uses what it needs. Any extra RAM is redundant. If you had only 8GB RAM (which is already more than enough) versus somebody with the same specs, but 200GB RAM, the performance would be identical.

 

[SnowFox]

If money is no problem, I suggest the following instead:

1. 160GB SSD (use this PURELY for commonly used programs and for your OS)

2. Change your hard drive to Western Digital Caviar Black (faster rpm) and get more than 2TB (seriously, when you have lots of games and movies etc, 2TB is nothing)

3. Instead of a GTX590, get SLI GTX580 because it enables you to go tri screen (if you need it. If not, single GPU GTX590 is okay)

4. Go for the Antec Lanboy Case. It is SERIOUSLY easy to change parts and open up etc. It's also a very cool (literally and aesthetically) case and it's very easy to carry around. I was so glad that I got the Lanboy when it came to computer repairs etc. Other cases would be a pain.

5. 4x 8GB is excessive for RAM, because your computer only uses what it needs. Any extra RAM is redundant. If you had only 8GB RAM (which is already more than enough) versus somebody with the same specs, but 200GB RAM, the performance would be identical.

Bud, i know computers.

1. He doesnt want a SSD, although hes got cash to splash, my brother still knows what bang for buck is.

2. No justification for a $140 increase in price for the same space. Faster RPM is not needed for what he is doing (gaming). We are rigging a server soon so movies will be kept off the PC's.

3. GTX590 is two GTX580 cores just slightly UCed. Just touch the GTX590s clocks and its pretty much two or more GTX580's.
3.5. GTX590 has 3 DVI links, ergo it is capable of three screens in a panoramic setup.

4. Likes his case, i pointed out the ALC but he said it aint moving so no need to get carry handles.

5. Hes future proofing his rig. Hes got the cash, and he knows he will be rendering in the near future.

 

[Carrotsticks]

Then perhaps it would have been wiser to give us a bit of context regarding said computer.

We can't possibly give a valid Y/N as you asked without knowing what the rig is being used for.

 

[iRuler]

Terrible overkill, get an SSD 256GB atleast with that crazy budget (lol no where near bang for buck), get the WD black, 100% worth it, I have one (only get this if you don't get the SSD, if you get the SSD get an additional WD green/blue for internal storage and then store the rest onto your server). If no SSD get a min. 1TB WD Black.

16GB ram is enough even for rendering (still overkill) make sure it's 1600 not 1333, rendering is more CPU/GPU based (depends).

 

[Omnipotence]

SSDs are too expensive. Get one later when the price drops or he desperately needs it.

 

[skyhawkmatthew]

SSDs are expensive, but 100% worth it. I installed one in my laptop about a year ago; once you use an SSD you won't go back to magnetic media.

 

[qwerty44]

SSDs are too expensive. Get one later when the price drops or he desperately needs it.

But he has said money is not a factor. So why not go for one?

 

[Omnipotence]

But he has said money is not a factor. So why not go for one?

Yeah valid point.

 

[Omnipotence]

I'm planning to get this in the next few months.
Intel Core i7-2700K 3.5Ghz 1155pin
ASUS MAXIMUSIV-EXTREME-Z Z68 DDR3 Intel 1155pin
G.Skill Ripjaws-X 8G Kit(4Gx2) DDR3 2133MHz
WD 3.5" Black 1TB SATA3 7200rpm HDD
Gigabyte 1536M GTX580 PCI-E
Thermaltake EVO Blue 750Watt APFC Gaming PSU
NZXT Phantom Full Tower ATX Case - White

 

[qwerty44]

I'm planning to get this in the next few months.
Intel Core i7-2700K 3.5Ghz 1155pin
ASUS MAXIMUSIV-EXTREME-Z Z68 DDR3 Intel 1155pin
G.Skill Ripjaws-X 8G Kit(4Gx2) DDR3 2133MHz
WD 3.5" Black 1TB SATA3 7200rpm HDD
Gigabyte 1536M GTX580 PCI-E
Thermaltake EVO Blue 750Watt APFC Gaming PSU
NZXT Phantom Full Tower ATX Case - White

That actually looks pretty good. im no expert in computers but that should last a while. though is 1TB enough for you?

 

[Omnipotence]

That actually looks pretty good. im no expert in computers but that should last a while. though is 1TB enough for you?

I think so, since I'll most likely download movies and what-not on my laptop.

 

[RDX]

pretty insane specs. 32Gbs? I have 16 and I barely ever go above 40% usage. and yeah SSD needed badly.

 

[SnowFox]

Lol nop, hes no longer getting his rig, hes helping to move out.

 

[MrBrightside]

Bud, i know computers.

1. He doesnt want a SSD, although hes got cash to splash, my brother still knows what bang for buck is.

Having bought an SSD, I can say every penny was worth it. I enjoy my 8 seconds start-up from the push of the button. and programs open up in an instant. It's the best decision you could make, that will significantly increase computer performance. Just make sure you have another internal 3.5" HDD for more storage. iTunes loads instantly, BF3 loads levels within 2-3 seconds. everything is a breeze.

 

[SnowFox]

Mate, i wouldnt even invest in a SSD.

We are not worried about load up times, nor are we worried about read/write performance.

He is screwy when it comes to rigs, ive explained the pros/cons of a SSD, and all he wants is to play BF3 on ultra whilst pissfarting around with other programs.

 

[MrBrightside]

Mate, i wouldnt even invest in a SSD.

We are not worried about load up times, nor are we worried about read/write performance.

He is screwy when it comes to rigs, ive explained the pros/cons of a SSD, and all he wants is to play BF3 on ultra whilst pissfarting around with other programs.

Alright suit yourself / himself.

 

[iRuler]

Mate, i wouldnt even invest in a SSD.

We are not worried about load up times, nor are we worried about read/write performance.

He is screwy when it comes to rigs, ive explained the pros/cons of a SSD, and all he wants is to play BF3 on ultra whilst pissfarting around with other programs.

massive overkill for that still

 

[Phoenix Fury]

If you dont turn off your comp and leave your browser (or browsers) open, RAM gets om nom'd harder than a lone dick at a horny slut p8rty

As price isnt a problem 32gb seems like a good idea, I also agree SSD would be nice but definitely far from a must have.