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Jonzynator

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Building new system. Need some suggestions.
« on: December 16, 2012, 01:40:55 PM »
Well Its been a very long time since I've been able to do anything with Il2. Manly because I've been working on my A&P & My private pilot licences. I've been wanting to get back into Il2 really bad lately and I am in dire need of a new computer. I've gone though and selected the parts that I would like to have in my new system to be. Im not looking to overclock it just yet, I want to get something that I can upgrade as needed. Here is a list of parts that Im looking to get. And what you guys think of windows 8. I can get a free copy and Im not sure if I want to move from Windows 7 just yet.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  MSI Z77A-GD55 ATX  LGA1155 Motherboard  ($134.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory:  Mushkin Silverline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage:  Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($110.97 @ Adorama)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 650 2GB Video Card  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case:  Apex Vortex 3620 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply:  Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($78.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $819.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-16 15:33 EST-0500)


Please tell me what you think of my picks. If you think they can be improved please tell. Also Im looking to stay under 1000 right now. With Christmas just around the corner I need to save some cash to buy some presents for friends and family.


~S~ Jones 
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Re: Building new system. Need some suggestions.
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2012, 01:52:24 PM »
Every thing you have for planed build is good enough+. Win8 I have read many threads of peep's wanting to go back to WIN 7 "gaming wise".
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Re: Building new system. Need some suggestions.
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2012, 02:49:47 PM »
Yea I've played around with windows 8 and I don't like that Metro thing. It leans too far towards touchscreen products. Thanks Bravo
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Re: Building new system. Need some suggestions.
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2012, 03:43:16 PM »
Quote from: Jonesinator on December 16, 2012, 01:40:55 PM
Well Its been a very long time since I've been able to do anything with Il2. Manly because I've been working on my A&P & My private pilot licences. I've been wanting to get back into Il2 really bad lately and I am in dire need of a new computer. I've gone though and selected the parts that I would like to have in my new system to be. Im not looking to overclock it just yet, I want to get something that I can upgrade as needed. Here is a list of parts that Im looking to get. And what you guys think of windows 8. I can get a free copy and Im not sure if I want to move from Windows 7 just yet.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  MSI Z77A-GD55 ATX  LGA1155 Motherboard  ($134.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory:  Mushkin Silverline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage:  Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($110.97 @ Adorama)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 650 2GB Video Card  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case:  Apex Vortex 3620 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply:  Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($78.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $819.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-16 15:33 EST-0500)


Please tell me what you think of my picks. If you think they can be improved please tell. Also Im looking to stay under 1000 right now. With Christmas just around the corner I need to save some cash to buy some presents for friends and family.


~S~ Jones 

When yer done send it over and I'll test it for you..............You'll have the P.O. Box so you can send the upgrades, as I tweak it for you!.....................


Cheers

Hoss
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Re: Building new system. Need some suggestions.
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2012, 04:48:39 PM »

  Is a good list, but sugest visit www.tomshardware.com and check comparison charts, the videocard is not so good... try a GF480 to 590, about memory get just 8GB but in hight frequence, 1600 or more...
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« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2013, 07:53:23 AM »
Quote from: Paulo Hirth on December 16, 2012, 04:48:39 PM

  Is a good list, but sugest visit www.tomshardware.com and check comparison charts, the videocard is not so good... try a GF480 to 590, about memory get just 8GB but in hight frequence, 1600 or more...

8 GB? IL-2 uses (with mods) max 1024 MB...
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« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2013, 07:56:35 AM »
sure, but most other new games, especially sims, will gladly use 8 GB, i guess.....;)
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« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2013, 11:10:21 AM »
Indeed.
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Re: Building new system. Need some suggestions.
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2013, 11:26:11 AM »
Why don't an I7?
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« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2013, 12:49:47 PM »
Storage is a biggie..............

I have a SSD for my OS 120Gb

a 300Gb Velociraptor for my game drive

and a 230Gb Seagate for all  my storage.

With that set up I can reinstall OS when I get a virus and never lose any of my game stuff, I can run 4 installs on my "E" game drive and I still have I have clean 4.10.1 and 4.11.1 install on the Seagate as a back up to my Game drive.  Plenty of storage is a must in any build.  And Yes I could partition a 1TB drive, but what if it craps out on me...........I lose everything.  And for some doing a fresh instal of your OS can be difficult on a partitioned drive. 

GTX 580 is a good VGA, it should be cheap now since all the new ones are out.  But the CPU is the key for most flight sims..... I have 8Gig of RAM and that seems fine for my system, i7 2600K CPU, Asus Revolution Mobo, 8Gig of Crucial RAM, MSI 580GTX video CCA......   I'm using a Zalman CNPS9900MAX R fan... can't beat Zalman...... and Cooler Master HAF X RC-940 good cooling and quiet. 

Save up and spend your money wisely don't be hasty and get something you'll want to upgrade quickly...

Cheers

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Re: Building new system. Need some suggestions.
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2013, 12:35:52 PM »
Quote from: walter_solito on January 13, 2013, 11:26:11 AM
Why don't an I7?

 The i5 3570 is a great cpu for games, tested and recomended in hardware sites, have the same power i7 2600K but more cheapper.
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Re: Building new system. Need some suggestions.
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2013, 12:47:17 PM »
Quote from: mati140 on January 13, 2013, 07:53:23 AM
Quote from: Paulo Hirth on December 16, 2012, 04:48:39 PM

  Is a good list, but sugest visit www.tomshardware.com and check comparison charts, the videocard is not so good... try a GF480 to 590, about memory get just 8GB but in hight frequence, 1600 or more...

8 GB? IL-2 uses (with mods) max 1024 MB...

 Everery time you build a new computer, do a 2 or 3X power than you need today, the evolution of games will ever request more and more...
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