New computer for Cataclysm

[Led ++]

Hehe, I'm from belgium too.

[Dawn]

While I to prefer AMD over Intel, I would also recommend getting a separate heatsink. The "Boxed" CPU heatsink sucks. As TMcMahon51, it's really just a block with a really tiny tiny tiny cooler on top of it. It also gets quite loud on mediocre cpu load.

In your last link you are using Vista, not Win7?

Btw, I don't think one needs a G15 keyboard ... expansive and just for e-peen, imho.

[Haleth]

Oops, I included Vista by accident, switched it to 7 now. And removed the keyboard as well, I can use my Apple keyboard (should work fine, maybe an extra driver for additional keys). It's now at about € 876.

Which cooler should I go with? I've looked at some cheap Cooler Master ones but they're all too noisy according to reviews.

[jasje]

<-- from holland here...

i bought my PC at alternate.nl(also has a .be) and i must say, im very satisfied so you might wanna check there site to.

[Petrah]

Originally Posted by Haleth Which cooler should I go with? I've looked at some cheap Cooler Master ones but they're all too noisy according to reviews.

Go with one that suites your needs. Low noise, or better cooling. Back in the day when I bought everything for mine, it was the Core Contact Freezer. After two years, it's still going strong. There's better ones now, I'm sure.

http://www.frostytech.com is the best place to get info on cpu coolers.

This is also an awesome place to go for DIY gaming rig builds. http://www.extremetech.com;)

I think after some research you will find that you definitely don't need top of the line parts to play Cata. My two year old system runs beta like cake.

[litesung]

I think your computer is decent.

[Coote]

Originally Posted by Dawn Btw, I don't think one needs a G15 keyboard ... expansive and just for e-peen, imho.

Depends on what you plan to use it for. I have the original G11, and wish I had more macro keys for it. They come in handy for apps like Photoshop, FLStudio, and even a few games.

Originally Posted by Haleth Which cooler should I go with? I've looked at some cheap Cooler Master ones but they're all too noisy according to reviews.

The one I linked, if you can find it, is pretty quiet. It only gets loud if you load the CPU up to 80%+ and start pushing out a lot of heat, and even then, it's only about as loud as the stock heatsink at idle.

[Haleth]

Righto!

http://tweakers.net/gallery/378175?i...tab:inventaris

€ 885.

Any finishing touches before I go and free up some budget?

[sacrife]

I recommend a core i5 or i7 and the BenQ 24" LCD G2420HDB

[Petrah]

Originally Posted by Haleth Righto! http://tweakers.net/gallery/378175?i...tab:inventaris € 885. Any finishing touches before I go and free up some budget?

The video card's minimum requirement is a 400w PSU. I would get at the very least a 550w or better PSU.

The PSU that you chose is not a good choice as it only uses 75% of it's labeled wattage. Get an Antec if you want a reliable and stable PSU.

[Haleth]

Well, I saw this in the comments section on one of the pages linked in the first reply in this topic:

"Hi i just want to say or ask that you info about this ring must be wrong,the reson what im saying it is cause the video card ya using for this ring ( Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 1GB PCIe DDR5 DVI / HDM) is a 500 watt MINIMUM requirement and you using a 460 watt power supply. So This must be wrong can any one correct me if im wrong? The rerason im correcting this is cause i just bought the same Video Card and in the Requirements say 500 watt minimum. So i was ready to buy a new power supply i want to make sure i have to do it. (i have a 480 power supply)"

"They recommend 500W at minimum because they don't know what else is in your system; for all they know, you're running a raid array, a bunch of TV tuners, CCFLs, etc. As well, cheaper manufacturers are well known for overrating their PSUs by 100W or more. As long as you're using a good quality unit like the recommended Cooler Master, I'd even be quite comfortable going down to 400W with this system; maybe even 380W."

Does that apply here as well?

[Petrah]

Originally Posted by Haleth Well, I saw this in the comments section on one of the pages linked in the first reply in this topic: "Hi i just want to say or ask that you info about this ring must be wrong,the reson what im saying it is cause the video card ya using for this ring ( Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 1GB PCIe DDR5 DVI / HDM) is a 500 watt MINIMUM requirement and you using a 460 watt power supply. So This must be wrong can any one correct me if im wrong? The rerason im correcting this is cause i just bought the same Video Card and in the Requirements say 500 watt minimum. So i was ready to buy a new power supply i want to make sure i have to do it. (i have a 480 power supply)" "They recommend 500W at minimum because they don't know what else is in your system; for all they know, you're running a raid array, a bunch of TV tuners, CCFLs, etc. As well, cheaper manufacturers are well known for overrating their PSUs by 100W or more. As long as you're using a good quality unit like the recommended Cooler Master, I'd even be quite comfortable going down to 400W with this system; maybe even 380W." Does that apply here as well?

The truth about power supplies. Also check this article at Tom's Hardware.

While this Tiered Power Supply list may seem old, it's still a great resource in helping you choose a good PSU.

[Cralor]

Originally Posted by Petrah The truth about power supplies. Also check this article at Tom's Hardware. While this Tiered Power Supply list may seem old, it's still a great resource in helping you choose a good PSU.

The tiered list is a great resource. Just to note: it seems fairly up-to-date. It lists the Corsair AX Series, which has just been available a month or two ago. I recommend anything from the Tier 1 and 2 section, if possible.

[haylie]

Originally Posted by Led ++ Hehe, I'm from belgium too.

For real? You AND Haleth? Sweet Lord. Yeah, I'm from Belgium too.

Belgians obviously make the best UI designers. We should all meet up and do... designing-y stuff.

[Coote]

@Haleth, if you're really worried, just check out a PSU calculator. It should give you a general idea of what kind of power you will be needing.

http://educations.newegg.com/tool/psucalc/index.html
http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

[Led ++]

Originally Posted by haylie For real? You AND Haleth? Sweet Lord. Yeah, I'm from Belgium too. Belgians obviously make the best UI designers. We should all meet up and do... designing-y stuff.

As long as it includes mass orgie and illegal substances. I'm in!

[jasje]

belgians got samson, enuff said..!

[haylie]

Originally Posted by jasje belgians got samson, enuff said..!

Who cares about that when we have BEER!