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Thank you! I am so new to this building gaming computers lol. What about the ram? 12gb too much? Any suggestions to lower the price of the build? My main concern is that I do not want the computer to slow down while I have multiple programs running. Idk if it matters to mention but the monitor I have is 24 inch Samsung LED 1080p Displaystaibilizer
Change 12GB to 8GB for sure. Even 8GB is overkill for 99% of things, especially gaming.
I'd change that mobo to the MSI P67A G45 (B3) which is only $124 and has a $20 rebate.
I'd also switch the 6950 for a GTX 560 Ti. Cheaper and better. That should save you around $100 before the $20 rebate. Otherwise looks pretty good.
[QUOTE="RaseshX"][QUOTE="staibilizer"]Thank you! I am so new to this building gaming computers lol. What about the ram? 12gb too much? Any suggestions to lower the price of the build? My main concern is that I do not want the computer to slow down while I have multiple programs running. Idk if it matters to mention but the monitor I have is 24 inch Samsung LED 1080p DisplaygearsofhalogeekFor gaming 12gb RAM is WAY too much. Infact you'll actually notice a performance DROP on games having such RAM. Anything over 4GB is unnecessary for gaming and has a potential to cause FPS loss. Stick around 4-8.funny, my 12 gigs dont drop my performance at all.
its not alot BUT there is a drop from 8-12 and onward of 1fps or more
funny, my 12 gigs dont drop my performance at all.[QUOTE="gearsofhalogeek"][QUOTE="RaseshX"] For gaming 12gb RAM is WAY too much. Infact you'll actually notice a performance DROP on games having such RAM. Anything over 4GB is unnecessary for gaming and has a potential to cause FPS loss. Stick around 4-8.ionusX
its not alot BUT there is a drop from 8-12 and onward of 1fps or more
I think 7 fps is a lot lolas far as i know, here in philippines, my friends palit 9800gt got dead, has lines all over the monitor
since the distro warrnty doesnt have 9800gt anymore, they gave him a GTX 260 216sp for free, quite a nice upgrade if u ask me
so, brand? i dont really care thats why my 2x 570 is inno3D brand, NOT EVGA, asus, XFX, msi, waste of money if u ask me,
oc capabilities are the same! lol!
There is no guarantee to be able to unlock an unlockable 6950 and quite a few people have been running into problems some even have their cards dead.
There really isnt a substantial performance difference between a 6950 running at 6970 clocks and a 6970, just overclock the 6950 and you are good. However 560 Ti seems a better option but you should go with the MSI twin frozr version instead.
I would not get that power supply, get a corsair 750W and downgrade to the HAF 922 if need be.
You cant really cut down on costs without sacrificing performance and quality, you have chosen most of the parts well.
If your running one card this is enough http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016and this case is $90 cheaper but will still have 3 fans pre installed with the option to add more http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153This will cut the cost to around the mid $800 range
i found a pretty sweet combo deal.... its COOLER MASTER GX Series RS750-ACAAE3-US 750W ATX12V v2.31 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply and COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case for 159.99 Good power supply? will suffice? good case? better or worse then the 922? good price?Go with this card, case closed you need not think anymore about it.
And take a look at the HAF 922, it saves a bit of $ from the 932 and doesnt compromise too many things unlike the 912.
Gambler_3
Ok thanks! Can you recommend a good 750w PSU? Link to newegg pleaseThe case is worse than the 922 but it's still a very good case especially if you dont mind non-switchable LED's.
As I said I wouldnt buy that PSU because it is NOT good, no combo deal makes it a good deal with that PSU.
Gambler_3
funny, my 12 gigs dont drop my performance at all.[QUOTE="gearsofhalogeek"][QUOTE="RaseshX"] For gaming 12gb RAM is WAY too much. Infact you'll actually notice a performance DROP on games having such RAM. Anything over 4GB is unnecessary for gaming and has a potential to cause FPS loss. Stick around 4-8.ionusX
its not alot BUT there is a drop from 8-12 and onward of 1fps or more
Why would it cause a drop?
get a 6950 2gb, its faster than the 560ti, there are no questions about it. The only reason you get a 560ti is if you really want physx or you find a really good deal on it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161372
it also comes with a free game, Dirt 3
nvm looks like you already bought everything :P
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