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superjawes wrote:Unless you know you're going to be using the space, consider dropping down to a Mid-ATX case.
JohnC wrote:Allow me to throw in my vote for a REAL gaming keyboard, the Corsair Vengeance K90! So amazing! (; `ェ´ ;)b三bEverything looks more or less good, except perhaps Logitech's G510 keyboard... I've purchased this one about a year ago, used it for a couple of months and threw it away (well, not outside of the house, but it's just collecting dust and waiting to be used as a "spare") - the keys were pretty "wobbly", the key backlighting was awfully dim (not usable in my environment) and the display was pretty crappy (bad contrast between the displayed text/info and the background, regardless of software brightness/contrast adjustments)... The only non-garbage keyboard (in my practical experience) that Logitech now makes is G710+. But, if you're into colorful, pretty lights - I guess it's ok for an occasional use :wink:
auxy wrote:JohnC wrote:Allow me to throw in my vote for a REAL gaming keyboard, the Corsair Vengeance K90! So amazing! (; `ェ´ ;)b三bEverything looks more or less good, except perhaps Logitech's G510 keyboard... I've purchased this one about a year ago, used it for a couple of months and threw it away (well, not outside of the house, but it's just collecting dust and waiting to be used as a "spare") - the keys were pretty "wobbly", the key backlighting was awfully dim (not usable in my environment) and the display was pretty crappy (bad contrast between the displayed text/info and the background, regardless of software brightness/contrast adjustments)... The only non-garbage keyboard (in my practical experience) that Logitech now makes is G710+. But, if you're into colorful, pretty lights - I guess it's ok for an occasional use
JohnC wrote:Ehh? Having only a few keys (F-keys and macro keys) as dome keys doesn't make it "faux" mechanical! ヽ(≧Д≦)ノ It's just not completely mechanical. Anyway, all of the keys used for typing and gaming are mechanical, so it's fine, isn't it?You mean the "faux mechanical" one, where Corsair decided to save a few $0.01's on making some keys with inferior but less expensive silicone domes? :wink: I would not be so bold as to use world "REAL" in the same sentence with this model :wink: :lol:
This build puts my new egg total at $1489.99
JohnC wrote:...actually, a minor suggestion: unless you're planning to go CrossFire/SLI (which I wouldn't personally recommend), you can save $30-50 by choosing a cheaper model of that MSI's motherboard, perhaps with single 16x PCIe slot and no Thunderbolt (which is absolutely useless). If you'll do that you can re-invest $$$ into more powerful video card (which is most important part in gaming build), so you could at least play Crysis 3 at somewhat acceptable framerates
A mandatory benchmark chart to scare you into buying better video card:
http://cdn.overclock.net/d/d4/d4eae7e6_ ... a204x.jpeg
DPete27 wrote:I'm suprised (and dissapointed) that more people haven't recommended an SSD (except shivm).
mdk77777 wrote:I don't get it. You go for a "sale" on an over-spec PSU, and not only over-spec, but over-priced.PSU you list is solid. However, there are many good to excellent models available. I never buy anything that isn't on sale. For around the same $100, you can get one of the best PLAT 750 watts made on sale : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817121088
Of course, if you want to save money and still upgrade quality, the entire first page and most of the second page of GOLD rated would all be better choices.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi ... ageSize=20
Seasonic, Rosewill Capstone(SuperFlower) are all great quality !
The OP does not need anything like 600 watts.
I don't get it. You go for a "sale" on an over-spec PSU, and not only over-spec, but over-priced.
DPete27 wrote:@JohnC: Can we keep the Crysis 3 average framerate benchmarks in their own thread. This is TR, we deal with sophisticated frame latency analysis in our GPU reviews (and CPU reviews for gaming
JohnC wrote:SSD is not optional! (・`ェ´・)つVery good alternative build, Arclight... But you forgot SSD :wink:
JohnC wrote:I don't know if "most don't care", but JohnC does have a point -- if your average FPS isn't climbing above 30, the *best* you can be doing in terms of even frame delivery is rock-solid 30fps, which I think any PC gamer would agree is not really acceptable. (console gamers don't seem to mind, but lord, I don't know how... ┐( ̄ヮ ̄)┌DPete27 wrote:No, we can't - most people don't care about all this "frame latency" mumbo-jumbo and it's easier for them just to rely on min/average FPS charts, which are still useful for approximating practical game experience. If your average FPS less than 30 - you WILL notice how "laggy" the game is, regardless of other factors. :wink: Besides, TR doesn't have this "frame latency" thing for Crysis 3 yet :P@JohnC: Can we keep the Crysis 3 average framerate benchmarks in their own thread. This is TR, we deal with sophisticated frame latency analysis in our GPU reviews (and CPU reviews for gaming
auxy wrote:(console gamers don't seem to mind, but lord, I don't know how... ┐( ̄ヮ ̄)┌
damian069 wrote:P.S. Haswell will be a nice boost, but for gaming at this price point, there is no real reason to hold off until late summer right?
damian069 wrote:I presume it will have a premium attached to it that wont have the value of a I5 processor?
southrncomfortjm wrote:We just don't know any better - ignorance is bliss.