how hard is it to build your own PC?

[2gunsup]

Not taking the reputation and quality of different brands (OCZ, Intel, etc.) into consideration, is there a major benefit of Sata III 3.0 vs. 6.0 as long as the drive is a Sata III drive?

Don't get it confused, there's no such thing as a SATA III 3.0 drive.

SATA II aka 3.0 has a theoretical bandwidth of 300mbs. (second generation)
SATA III aka 6.0 has a theoretical bandwidth of 600mbs. (third generation)

Only a SSD SATA III drive (600 mbs) can peak the bandwidth a SATA II port provides (300 mbs). Unless you are monitoring read/write speeds or running benchmarks you won't notice the difference. A couple months ago I went from an older G.Skill 120GB SATA II SSD to a Crucial 128GB M4 SATA III SSD and I can honestly say unless I'm running benchmarks or monitoring read/write speeds I don't notice the difference.

I only run the OS and apps off the SSD either way, not like I move gigs of data to it and from it to notice the diff.

 

[Golayitdown]

SATA II aka 3.0 has a theoretical bandwidth of 300mbs.
SATA III aka 6.0 has a theoretical bandwidth of 600mbs.

Only a SSD SATA III drive can peak the bandwidth a SATA 3.0 port provides. Unless you are monitoring read/write speeds or running benchmarks you won't notice the difference. A couple months ago I went from an older G.Skill 120GB SATA II SSD to a Crucial 128GB M4 SATA III SSD and I can honestly say unless I'm running benchmarks or monitoring read/write speeds I don't notice the difference.

I only run the OS and apps off the SSD either way, not like I move gigs of data to it and from it to notice the diff.

Thanks for the help. That's how I'm gonna use my drive too. Not gonna be doing any transferring, but that day to day speed is gonna be I'm gonna take advantage of one of these SSD deals floating around here.

 

[2gunsup]

Thanks for the help. That's how I'm gonna use my drive too. Not gonna be doing any transferring, but that day to day speed is gonna be I'm gonna take advantage of one of these SSD deals floating around here.

My bad, edited my post on you again...

 

[Golayitdown]

My bad, edited my post on you again...

No problem. I had caught my mistake too

 

[GoldenGlove]

Almost done brehs. Just need to decide on a video card. Cyber Monday deals haven't been shyt for them it seems. But I've priced a few 6870s and 7850s. Gonna order one today. Also, I think that case is the one I'm going to go with. 39.99, comes with 3 fans and it has an additional 10 off with the MIR :rollseyes:

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor = 169.99 COPPED
Micro Center - Computers, Electronics, Computer Parts, Networking, Gaming, Software, and more!
Amazon.com: Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K: Computers & Accessories


Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 Motherboard = 79.99 COPPED
ASUS P8Z77-V LX Socket 1155 Z77 ATX Intel Motherboard 369850 - Micro Center


Memory: Ballistix_Tactical_8GB_DDR3-1600 = 36.99 COPPED
Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) CL8 Desktop Memory Module 649528757630 - Micro Center



Storage: Seagate ST2000DM001 Barracuda 7200RPM 3TB HDD = 89.99 COPPED
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005T3GRLY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00"]Amazon.com: Seagate Barracuda 7200 3 TB 7200RPM SATA 6 Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST3000DM001: Electronics[/ame]


Intel 330 Series 180GB SSD = 99.99 COPPED
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007P71JJM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00"]Amazon.com: Intel 330 Series Solid-State Drive 180 GB SATA 6 Gb/s 2.5-Inch - SSDSC2CT180A3K5: Computers & Accessories[/ame]


Video Card: XFX AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB GDDR5 = 199.99 (20$ MIR knocks it to 179.99) COPPED
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083GA9WM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00#productPromotions"]Amazon.com: XFX AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB GDDR5 DVI/HDMI/2xMini DisplayPort PCI-Express Video Card FX785ACNJC;FX-785A-CNJC: Computers & Accessories[/ame]


Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case = 39.99 COPPED
Newegg.com - Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan



Power Supply: SeaSonic X750 Gold 750W ATX12V V2.3/EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply = 99.99 COPPED
Newegg.com - SeaSonic X750 Gold 750W ATX12V V2.3/EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply


Monitor: LG - 27" Widescreen Flat-Panel LED HD Monitor = 216.49 COPPED
LG 27" Widescreen FlatPanel LED HD Monitor E2742V - Best Buy

Total = 1,059.64(before mail-in rebates)

I tried to stay under a stack, but oh well. After I add the video card and case I'm over that. Not mad though, cause damn near everything I bought was a good price to me for what I'm getting.

Appreciate the help brehs

 

[daze23]

that case looks good, and so does the price

 

[OneManGang]

Make sure you buy a case you are comfortable with as far as size and fitting in all your components with space. Cheaping out on a case can lead to overheating due to cramped quarters and reduced air flow. Video cards are fairly big so make sure whatever you buy fits appropriately in your case.

 

[HitEmUp]

Unless someone is trying to build an ultimate PC,i see no reason in spending more then $500 tops on a good custom built PC. My build only cost me $425 and it runs every game smoothly.

 

[GoldenGlove]

Make sure you buy a case you are comfortable with as far as size and fitting in all your components with space. Cheaping out on a case can lead to overheating due to cramped quarters and reduced air flow. Video cards are fairly big so make sure whatever you buy fits appropriately in your case.

Yeah, I read the reviews for the one I just bought. Pretty good feedback across the board. We'll see how it goes.

 

[daze23]

Make sure you buy a case you are comfortable with as far as size and fitting in all your components with space. Cheaping out on a case can lead to overheating due to cramped quarters and reduced air flow. Video cards are fairly big so make sure whatever you buy fits appropriately in your case.

well that's easier said then done when you can't physically check these things. often the best you can do is read the reviews to see if anyone else has issues. for the record, a review for that case says it could fit 2 gtx 670's. and it come with 3 fans, so airflow should be decent at least

 

[aXiom]

well that's easier said then done when you can't physically check these things. often the best you can do is read the reviews to see if anyone else has issues. for the record, a review for that case says it could fit 2 gtx 670's. and it come with 3 fans, so airflow should be decent at least

HxWxL... that's why you got dimensions breh

 

[daze23]

Unless someone is trying to build an ultimate PC,i see no reason in spending more then $500 tops on a good custom built PC. My build only cost me $425 and it runs every game smoothly.

you've played "every game"?

I mean obviously it should kick ass with all these games that were designed to run on a xbox/ps3. but I'm sure there's plenty of PC exclusives that probably wouldn't run so smooth. especially if you want to play with all the options 'maxed out'

 

[daze23]

HxWxL... that's why you got dimensions breh

well obviously you should check those first, but there can still be issues. if you read user hardware reviews, you can find plenty of examples of things that 'should' fit, but don't because of some small detail

 

[Walter H White]

I know this is a build your own pc thread, but i need some advice. Should I replace the current graphics card for an Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 and can I play most games with this?

Dell XPS 8500 ($500)
3rd Generation Intel Core i7 3770 Ivy Bridge Processor 3.40GHz
8GB DDR3 1600Mhz
1TB 7200RPM HDD
1GB GeForce GT 640
16X DVD+/-RW
Dell Wireless 1703 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth v4.0+LE
Windows 7 Home Premium
Inputs
4x USB 2.0
2x USB 3.0
HDMI
-Also bought a SSD to throw in

 

[daze23]

I know this is a build your own pc thread, but i need some advice. Should I replace the current graphics card for an Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 and can I play most games with this?

Dell XPS 8500 ($500)
3rd Generation Intel Core i7 3770 Ivy Bridge Processor 3.40GHz
8GB DDR3 1600Mhz
1TB 7200RPM HDD
1GB GeForce GT 640
16X DVD+/-RW
Dell Wireless 1703 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth v4.0+LE
Windows 7 Home Premium
Inputs
4x USB 2.0
2x USB 3.0
HDMI
-Also bought a SSD to throw in

the 680 is pretty beasty. that 640 is a 'budget' card and not really for gaming. you would probably see great improvement with a gtx 660, let alone anything better than that (also the 680 is so beasty you may need a new psu as well)