Help me build a R10000 gaming PC!

[rootworm41]

Hey guys

8 cores is pretty amazing. Was looking into parallel processing and GPU based programming at work a few weeks ago, and 8 cores would be cool... but I think I still prefer intel for now (I feel like an old man harping on about tradition or something )

Good to know about the Haswell vs. Ivy Bridge thing too. I'll edit my build as such...

Speaking of which, what MB would you recommend? I've looked at this one: Asrock H87 PRO4 Intel H87 Chipset LGA1150 Haswell ATX Desktop Motherboard
(recommended to me elsewhere - Looks quite impressive)

1. That board looks like a solid choice. Just remember that H87 boards mean that you can't overclock so you shouldn't buy a "K" series CPU from Intel. If you want to overclock you could find a Z87 variant of that board. such as this "http://www.wootware.co.za/asrock-z87-pro4-intel-z87-chipset-lga1150-haswell-atx-desktop-motherboard.html"

2. What are you looking for in a case. Functionality and it upgradeable? Aesthetics? Size?...Price?

3. You can calculate your Wattage for your computer using this "http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp" but you look like you are safe to me.

4. When looking at SSD's make sure you look at those read and write speeds. You might find one at a similar price with better performance

5. Why did you choose Low Profile memory? Not that it really matters...unless you are using an after-market heat-sink. On that point:

6. Do you plan on buying an after-market heat-sink. If you will be over-clocking you will need one.

That would be all I have got for now...

[The Joker]

Both you guys have pm's lol

[rootworm41]

Both you guys have pm's lol

I hope I get my build done soon :P

[positronicdude]

Both you guys have pm's lol

Great stuff Joker thanks! pm'd you.

1. That board looks like a solid choice. Just remember that H87 boards mean that you can't overclock so you shouldn't buy a "K" series CPU from Intel. If you want to overclock you could find a Z87 variant of that board. such as this "http://www.wootware.co.za/asrock-z87-pro4-intel-z87-chipset-lga1150-haswell-atx-desktop-motherboard.html"

2. What are you looking for in a case. Functionality and it upgradeable? Aesthetics? Size?...Price?

3. You can calculate your Wattage for your computer using this "http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp" but you look like you are safe to me.

4. When looking at SSD's make sure you look at those read and write speeds. You might find one at a similar price with better performance

5. Why did you choose Low Profile memory? Not that it really matters...unless you are using an after-market heat-sink. On that point:

6. Do you plan on buying an after-market heat-sink. If you will be over-clocking you will need one.

That would be all I have got for now...

Thanks for the comments rootworm41

I appreciate all of the input. At the moment it looks like I'm gonna get Joker's Lan build from the other thread - but have considered your thoughts for my theoretical (second choice/ backup plan) build...

If I put my own rig together I don't plan on overclocking, simply because I don't have the cooling hardware for that or the extra money to buy that hardware, so I wouldn't be too upset in loosing out on that opportunity - so might stick with the H87 and drop to a non K CPU. (Joker's build on the other hand comes with most of the necessary cooling).

With the case, I was hoping for the best I could do for minimal cost - try to optimise for aesthetics, price and functionality. Size is a bonus.

I used a PSU calculator which seemed to qualify my current 650W as good enough for the proposed system. Thanks for the link.

The SSD read and write speed comment is also right on the money, I will look around in more detail.

To be honest - with the RAM - I didn't specifically look for low-profile, I just tend to like Corsair and saw the module recommended elsewhere. I've had bad experiences with RAM in the past, so I was keen for something that people like.

Thanks again for the comments! I will be back to post a conclusion after business is concluded!

[rootworm41]

Great stuff Joker thanks! pm'd you.




Thanks for the comments rootworm41

I appreciate all of the input. At the moment it looks like I'm gonna get Joker's Lan build from the other thread - but have considered your thoughts for my theoretical (second choice/ backup plan) build...

If I put my own rig together I don't plan on overclocking, simply because I don't have the cooling hardware for that or the extra money to buy that hardware, so I wouldn't be too upset in loosing out on that opportunity - so might stick with the H87 and drop to a non K CPU. (Joker's build on the other hand comes with most of the necessary cooling).

With the case, I was hoping for the best I could do for minimal cost - try to optimise for aesthetics, price and functionality. Size is a bonus.

I used a PSU calculator which seemed to qualify my current 650W as good enough for the proposed system. Thanks for the link.

The SSD read and write speed comment is also right on the money, I will look around in more detail.

To be honest - with the RAM - I didn't specifically look for low-profile, I just tend to like Corsair and saw the module recommended elsewhere. I've had bad experiences with RAM in the past, so I was keen for something that people like.

Thanks again for the comments! I will be back to post a conclusion after business is concluded!

I hope your build goes well. Remember even without overclocking the K variant will still be a bit faster but not worth the extra money. I somehow remember there being an exploit on the h87 boards for overclocking...hmmm

If you get Jokers little beast keep him under control