Help with a Crysis 2 Build : Crysis

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 9:18 am

i am building my first rig and this what i am going to buy.

gpu-MSI N460GTX Hawk Talon Attack GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127534

motherboard-MSI NF980-G65 AM3 NVIDIA nForce 980a SLI HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130236R

CPU-AMD Phenom II 1075 Six Core Processor - 3.00GHz

CASE-Apevia X-Cruiser2 Metal Mid-Tower Case

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4776230&sku=A107-1130

RAM-4gb pc10666 DDR3 Dual Channel

now my question is a 600w psu enough for all his?

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 6:15 pm

600W is enough for this system. You could perhaps even add another GTX 460 to make SLI with that powersupply.
You've got a alright rig there. Though I would have chosen another case. The HAF X is a superiour case

Have had it myself for some months know. It rocks!
I would recomend an ASUS motherboard. That is just me personal prefernce in MB, I have only good expirience with ASUS

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 6:27 pm

A little recommendation for your gpu, Try using an Xfx or Evga model. Never had any real good experience with Msi , form hardware to laptops.

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 11:28 am

I dont really agree. I have a MSI GTX275 now with a twin frozr cooling. I never have been more happy with a GPU. Its less hot, its quiet and hardly more expensive then a card with the standard cooling.
The Hawk version of the GTX460 also has the twin frozr cooler, which is one of the best non-custom coolers.

Before this card i had a GTX280 from XFX, which was noisy and broken after 11 months, probably because of heat issues.

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:11 am

Then go with an Evga model, try to not use Xfx if your pc regularly get really hot. But I use to run with a Xfx Gtx 260/216 and it lasted almost two years. Now its in storage, and waiting to be used again

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:10 am

Well I am stuck with that board, because tiger direct does not have any am3 boards with sli and newegg only has 3 and that one is the better. I might get a better case if i have the funds, but this is already going to cost me $700+. also the GTX 470 is $60 and i am hoping price will drop a bit once the 6970 comes out.

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:38 am

also the GTX 470 is $60 and i am hoping price will drop a bit once the 6970 comes out.

A Gtx 470 priced at $60.00 ?

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 5:49 pm

oops...lol. it cost $60 more.

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 6:38 am

Do you absolutely need to build it now? 570 in a few days and 560 in January / February.

Nevermind the plethora of other goodies hitting stores in 2011 Q1

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 5:57 am

Get an Antec 900 case. Far better than the one you have.

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 9:01 am

600W?
500W is enough.. take one from be Quiet, or Cougar.
What Kind of RAM do you want to buy?
I recommend 4GB G.Skill ECO-DIMM KIT

1666.

For the board I would say a "gigabyte ga-870ud3" is the best choice.

Good luck and have fun with you PC!

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 5:23 pm

6850>460 1gig
that case wtf gross
get yourself a nzxt m59
never buy a pos psu
psu dies yur puter dies
this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207002
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371026
always plan in the future so when you upgrade dont need to buy new psu
either psu will handle dual 460s or 6850s
any 4gig ddr 1333+ with good reviews is a buy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211409
mobo is alright as well as cpu better hope crysis2 uses 6cores
even though doubt you can play this game on high
gl

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:38 am

i am hopping on it being done by february, and am buying parts as the funds come in. i dont have much of it yet, but will will defiantly wait on the video card till the rest of the 500's come out.

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 2:38 pm

yes buy the cpu/mobo and gpu last
everything else doesnt really change in price

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 2:59 pm

Stick with a Gtx 580, if you can. Finally bought one a few weeks ago. Worthy buy

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 10:12 am

I think a GTX470 will cost more than $120?
Try $220 at least.

But i agree, just wait for the GTX570. It will be more expensive but probably a lot faster and less noisy and hot.

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 10:13 am

I think a GTX470 will cost more than $120?
Try $220 at least.

But i agree, just wait for the GTX570. It will be more expensive but probably a lot faster and less noisy and hot.

Then, just settle for a Gtx 580 then? What's the problem?

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:34 pm

He was talking about a graphics card for not too much money, then the GTX580 will be out of reach. A GTX570 will offer more value for your money. If your budget is limited, always stay away from the top-end of a line. Price/performance is better with a somewhat cheaper card (ie GTX570) and it is still way fast enough to play on high detail in every game.

But I agree a GTX580 is a good card. Expensive, but good.

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 5:50 am

He was talking about a graphics card for not too much money, then the GTX580 will be out of reach. A GTX570 will offer more value for your money. If your budget is limited, always stay away from the top-end of a line. Price/performance is better with a somewhat cheaper card (ie GTX570) and it is still way fast enough to play on high detail in every game.

But I agree a GTX580 is a good card. Expensive, but good.

Now, Nvidia has plans for a Gtx 580m in the near future. (2011-2012).

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 12:54 pm

yeah i just say some preview of the 570 and it cost $350 and is better then the 480. will most likely do that so i can get a better board that has usb 3.0 and 6gb/s SATA and etc. i am still checking out cases, and thanks for all the impute it was alot of help.

ps. the reason i am getting the 6 core is, because this pc will also have heavy use with AutoCAD 2011 while i am learning the software for school.

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 2:20 pm

yeah i just say some preview of the 570 and it cost $350 and is better then the 480. will most likely do that so i can get a better board that has usb 3.0 and 6gb/s SATA and etc. i am still checking out cases, and thanks for all the impute it was alot of help.

ps. the reason i am getting the 6 core is, because this pc will also have heavy use with AutoCAD 2011 while i am learning the software for school.

Good luck with the Gtx 570

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 11:42 am

well, i just picked up the Antec 902 and hot damn that thing is sixy! also bought this ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820141550&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-

and am going to buys this motherboard after christmas

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5770119&CatId=4296.

» Sun Aug 29, 2010 2:54 pm

well, i just picked up the Antec 902 and hot damn that thing is sixy! also bought this ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820141550&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-

and am going to buys this motherboard after christmas

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5770119&CatId=4296.

Good luck....