New computer

[Kacey]

Hey guys, after months I've finally bought and built my computer. Specs:
Mobo: ASrock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155 mobo
CPU: i5 2500k
GPU: EVGA 560ti Superclocked 2GB
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB
PSU: Raidmax 1000W
also have a really bloody strong Rosewill wireless adapter installed. Nice speeds in my room.

I've finally got it set up and I'm working on drivers (Already have wireless adapter, gpu, and mouse + KB drivers installed) and game installations right now.

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I forgot to mention my case is an NZXT Phantom.

 

[BluBirD78]

Nice specs man, never heard of a Raidmax PSU though, are they good quality?

From the looks of it, you should have no problems running games on it. My brother has a GTX 560ti and it runs pretty well

 

[Kacey]

Supposedly Raidmax PSUs are some of the best but they're usually crazy expensive. I got a steal on this one and I got everything running on it, not that I'd need 1000w for this build. I am planning to SLI later on or upgrade to a GTX680 this summer. If I can do it in time... EVGA's step-up program will get me a 680 for $200.

 

[Joe Momma]

raidmax is mediocre at best.

 

[Unruley1]

ah i see u went with ASrock they are a real good reliable motherboard

 

[Joe Momma]

ASrock actually wasn't good up until recently. Their new 1155 boards are decent.

 

[Kacey]

Only complaint with the mobo is that there are only two slots for fan connectors (Not molex, it's a lot smaller and looks like the one we plug in for the power button) and my case has four fans.

The Case itself is EXCELLENT. HUGE space, easy to mount drives, and it's pretty much able to work with everything. Only complaint here is the front panel USB 3.0 motherboard connector is some weird adapter I don't have a slot for. Don't really need the USB 3.0, I have two on the back anyway.
Also worth pointing out the 560ti 2gb has tackled every single game I've thrown at it, staying above 60FPS at max settings, even when recording with fraps. Only game that does not stay completely steady is BF3 which occasionally dips down to 45-50

 

[Joe Momma]

Only complaint with the mobo is that there are only two slots for fan connectors (Not molex, it's a lot smaller and looks like the one we plug in for the power button) and my case has four fans.

The Case itself is EXCELLENT. HUGE space, easy to mount drives, and it's pretty much able to work with everything. Only complaint here is the front panel USB 3.0 motherboard connector is some weird adapter I don't have a slot for. Don't really need the USB 3.0, I have two on the back anyway.
Also worth pointing out the 560ti 2gb has tackled every single game I've thrown at it, staying above 60FPS at max settings, even when recording with fraps. Only game that does not stay completely steady is BF3 which occasionally dips down to 45-50

You bought a 2gb 560ti? -.- I otta slap you.

 

[Kacey]

You bought a 2gb 560ti? -.- I otta slap you.

why??

 

[Joe Momma]

why??

The 2GB and 1GB model won't effect you unless you are using a resolution higher than 1920x1080. Meaning you are getting the exact same performance as the 1gb model but you just ended up spending more money. Should have just gone with a AMD 6970 or GTX 570 for around that price. It wouldn't have been too much more.

 

[Pugsport]

on the psu front if it was me i would have got a Corsair AX650 series PSU which would have been more than enough power for your build even with a 2nd GPU. with the specs you have listed plus the extra GPU you would need a 600w psu

also i see Corsair RAM and not G-Skill lol

 

[Kacey]

The 2GB and 1GB model won't effect you unless you are using a resolution higher than 1920x1080. Meaning you are getting the exact same performance as the 1gb model but you just ended up spending more money. Should have just gone with a AMD 6970 or GTX 570 for around that price. It wouldn't have been too much more.

It was the same price as the other, 1gb non superclocked 560ti.