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Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by Dillon129812, Jul 16, 2012.

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  1. xcylent TechSpot Booster Posts: 261   +16

    ermmm well an SSD is a Solid State Drive, think of it like a giant USB stick on steroids that you use for mass storage.
    it's pros are that it is ridiculously fast, you'll get boot times of like 8-10 seconds if you install windows onto it. plus the general read/write speeds will be outrageously faster than any Mechanical Hard Drive.
    it's cons are that it's expensive, and has less space than most mechanical hard drives.

    If you were to get a SSD and a HDD, you'd want to install windows and all your core files onto the SSD (because that's where the speed is needed, right?) and you put all your movies/games/music/other onto the hard drive.
  2. Dillon129812 Newcomer, in training Posts: 25

    Here is the list with the changes:
    CPU: Intel - BX80637I53570K
    Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-Z77X-UD3H-WB
    RAM: Corsair - CMV16GX3M2A1333C9
    SSD: Corsair - CSSD-F120GBGT-BK
    HHD: Western Digital - WD30EZRX
    Case: Antec - LANBOYAIR-RED
    Blu-Ray Burner: Panasonic - UJ-240
    Video Card: MSI - R7950-2PMD3GD5OC
    Sound Card: ASUS - Xonar-DX
    Wireless Card: D-Link - DWA-525 (Not sure if I need this)
    Moniter: Acer - S240HL
    Keyboard: CoolerMaster - SGK-4000-GKCC1
    Mouse: Logitech - 910-001773
    Is this all good in your opinion? :)

    (Also which OS do you recommend?)
  3. Dillon129812 Newcomer, in training Posts: 25

    Ok thanks yeah I had noticed the SSD's were a lot more expensive than the HDD's with GB's.
  4. xcylent TechSpot Booster Posts: 261   +16

    looks much better now :)

    although one thing I forgot to mention is that 16GB of RAM is pretty insane, because 16GB is MONSTROUS. you will never ever EVER fill 16GB if you're not running any insanely high RAM taxing programs.
    Right now, I have 8 tabs of google chrome open, skyrim, and music playing. with my 8GB, it only put the RAM under 45% meaning out of my 8GB, I still have around 4 whole GB of RAM to fill. now with 16GB I consider that extremely Overkill. If you downgrade to 8GB of RAM (which would still be overkill, just not as much lol) you save a good $70. I'd suggest: Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 8GB (2X4GB). this RAM is much cheaper, at around $65, plus it's faster than your original 16GB.

    as for the OS I'd recommend Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit. get the OEM edition, (don't worry about what OEM means) for around $95. and professional or ultimate have no advantage over home edition, except for some stupid added features I can't even remember because they're useless.+
  5. xcylent TechSpot Booster Posts: 261   +16

    you know what, why don't I just make an entire build for you. you can tell me whether you like it or not.

    also since you live in victoria, use www.pccasegear.com
    go ahead and make an account on their website (takes like 2 mins) because you'll need the account.

    once you've made an account and you're logged in, click on this link:
    http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=76444&action=wish_lists

    it's the build I made for you.

    for those without an account, these are the parts:

    Case: Corsair Carbide 400r
    CPU: intel i5 3570K
    CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO
    Graphics Card: MSI R7870 Hawk 2GB
    SSD: Samsung 830 series 128GB
    Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
    Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) 1600MHz DDR3
    Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H
    BluRay Burner: LG CH12LS28 12X
    Power Supply: Corsair HX-650
    Monitor: ASUS VE247H 23.6" LED 1920x1080
    Mouse: Logitech G700
    Keyboard: CM QuickFire Pro Cherry Black mechanical keyboard
    Sound Card: ASUS Xonar DX
    OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit

    TOTAL: $1958

    so to sum it up, that is an absolute monster for under 2k. It could demolish any game or task you throw at it. If I were you, I'd get that. but then again, it is your choice to do whatever you want so you can feel free to completely disregard this if you'd like:3
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  6. Dillon129812 Newcomer, in training Posts: 25

    Oops this should have had this on it - PSU: Corsair - CMPSU-650HX
     
  7. Dillon129812 Newcomer, in training Posts: 25

    Awesome man thank you so much!! Is this a lot better than the one I posted with the changes?? :)
  8. xcylent TechSpot Booster Posts: 261   +16

    well, it's more balanced and the parts would work nicely together. you'd last a good 4-5 years without losing any speed/needing an upgrade.
  9. xcylent TechSpot Booster Posts: 261   +16

    and its no problem, glad I could help. If you have any other questions or comments, post them! I'll answer to the best of my ability :D
  10. Dillon129812 Newcomer, in training Posts: 25

    Yeah thanks for all your help dude! :D Much appreciated.
    There was one more thing I was wondering about. Do all motherboards/cases come with the port for an ethernet/internet cable?
  11. xcylent TechSpot Booster Posts: 261   +16

    yep. unless it's from like 1980's
  12. Dillon129812 Newcomer, in training Posts: 25

    Also does the website accept debit cards or paypal? Because I don't live close to Melbourne or anywhere there would be one of the stores for it if there are stores for it.
  13. Dillon129812 Newcomer, in training Posts: 25

    Haha ok cool so they just don't all come with wireless built in is that right?
  14. xcylent TechSpot Booster Posts: 261   +16

    hmmm. well. they deliver it to your front door (or local post office).

    PCCG accepts Credit Card (Mastercard/Visa), Direct Deposit/Bank Transfer, or Australia Post Money Order.
    but let me double check with a friend who's bought from them, as to find out exactly what they accept.
  15. xcylent TechSpot Booster Posts: 261   +16

    most motherboards require an additional Wireless network card to grant your computer wireless internet access.
    the card is like $20-30 and sits in one of your motherboard's PCI slots.
  16. Dillon129812 Newcomer, in training Posts: 25

    Ok is the card all that's required or like an antenna of some kind as well?
  17. Dillon129812 Newcomer, in training Posts: 25

    Ok I live about 200kms from Melbourne so would they charge heaps to deliver or send to here?
  18. xcylent TechSpot Booster Posts: 261   +16

    the card comes with an antenna. It's a very simple installation, you insert the card into the PCI slot, then on the outside of the case, where the I/O of the card it, you screw in the antenna.
  19. xcylent TechSpot Booster Posts: 261   +16

    well delivery to brisbane, which is very far away, is around $90 for a $2000 list of items.
    so for you I doubt it'd be more than $40 or 50 (which is pretty cheap). you can estimate the delivery cost more accurately by entering your postcode into the box at the bottom near the 'add all to cart' button.
  20. Dillon129812 Newcomer, in training Posts: 25

    Then will the computer recognise it automatically or is there a disc that comes with it or something?