A little upgrade...

[Guest]

As my Alienware (don't hate) X51 r1 cant really handel these newer games anymore with its bit weak 660 and pretty much no way of updating it,

 

im planning's of this new build('s) that may replace the X51

 

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/z7XZHx

:rolleyes:

 

Pretty good for a under 1800€ build in my mind.

 

 

[Tedster]

You're missing out because you haven't added an SSD.

[1Scotty1]

That PSU is overkill...

[RevoltTrain]

I'd do this instead, 

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Jhk7dC

[KamiKatze]

The dark rock advanced is meanwhile replaced by the Dark Rock 3. if that's too expensive go with a Shadow Rock 2.

 

Get a SSD as mentioned. 128 GB is enough, 256 GB would be a much better price/GB ratio though.

 

1000W PSU is a bit overkill, a ~750W PSU would do niceley. 1000W is no mistake but you could save some money if you wanted.

 

The Graphics card is your choice, the 295X2 has a good price/performance ratio. Two 970s would do even nicer however, considering that the 295X2 throttles itself at 60 °C.

[Jobbe03]

If you strictly game, go for a 4690k, Dark rock 3, dual 970's and an ssd, and like a 750W-800W psu

[1Scotty1]

I'd do this instead,

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Jhk7dC

This will smash the original build like nothing... Plus a 750W psu should be plenty

[Guest]

If you strictly game, go for a 4690k, Dark rock 3, dual 970's and an ssd, and like a 750W-800W psu

 

 

 

1800€ is the budget and here where i live the 295x2 is cheaper than sli 970's and besides im happy with hdd's and might ad one ssd later on the road, 1000w psu isn't a much of a overkill bc its not that expensive in here too

 

Edit: Advanced c1 is enough for me, not gonna overclock too much with it and dark pro 3 is so big, dark pro 2 isn't available in my country (or rather in same store)

[Joshyy]

1800€ is the budget and here where i live the 295x2 is cheaper than sli 970's and besides im happy with hdd's and might ad one ssd later on the road, 1000w psu isn't a much of a overkill bc its not that expensive in here too

 

From someone who didn't think an SSD would make that much of a difference, you will thank us later for suggesting an SSD, it makes the entire system so much better. 

[c0d0ps]

1800€ is the budget and here where i live the 295x2 is cheaper than sli 970's and besides im happy with hdd's and might ad one ssd later on the road, 1000w psu isn't a much of a overkill bc its not that expensive in here too

I would still go with sli 970 if you can.

I haven't checked how much it costs in Sweden but what's the price for you?

[KamiKatze]

1800€ is the budget and here where i live the 295x2 is cheaper than sli 970's and besides im happy with hdd's and might ad one ssd later on the road, 1000w psu isn't a much of a overkill bc its not that expensive in here too

 

Edit: Advanced c1 is enough for me, not gonna overclock too much with it and dark pro 3 is so big, dark pro 2 isn't available in my country (or rather in same store)

 

A smaller PSU would be cheaper which would justify the purchase of a SSD.

[Jobbe03]

1800€ is the budget and here where i live the 295x2 is cheaper than sli 970's and besides im happy with hdd's and might ad one ssd later on the road, 1000w psu isn't a much of a overkill bc its not that expensive in here too

 

Edit: Advanced c1 is enough for me, not gonna overclock too much with it and dark pro 3 is so big, dark pro 2 isn't available in my country (or rather in same store)

While i don't necessarily agree with your reasoning, i see why you are going the route you are. 

 

Honestly though, trust me. An SSD makes a HUGE difference

[Guest]

I would still go with sli 970 if you can.

I haven't checked how much it costs in Sweden but what's the price for you?

Around 800€ for the in my opinion sexiest 970's (strix)

[c0d0ps]

Around 800€ for the in my opinion sexiest 970's (strix)

800 euro?

How much is 295x2

 

If I look at cheapest price for msi version It's around 743,20 euros, here.

[Guest]

800 euro?

How much is 295x2

 

If I look at cheapest price for msi version It's around 743,20 euros, here.

649€ for 295x2

[SeanAngelo]

-snip-

 

i'd get this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£244.94 @ Aria PC) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  (£59.99 @ Aria PC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£107.96 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£111.74 @ More Computers) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£90.00 @ Aria PC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£40.39 @ Aria PC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (2-Way SLI)  (£275.85 @ Amazon UK) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (2-Way SLI)  (£275.85 @ Amazon UK) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  (£78.73 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£87.99 @ Amazon UK) 

Total: £1373.44

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-20 17:35 GMT+0000

[c0d0ps]

649€ for 295x2

Hmm, I am pretty sure going the sli 970 would still be better, but I haven't seen any gpu showdown or something with them against each other.

[Guest]

 

 

i'd get this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£244.94 @ Aria PC) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  (£59.99 @ Aria PC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£107.96 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£111.74 @ More Computers) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£90.00 @ Aria PC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£40.39 @ Aria PC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (2-Way SLI)  (£275.85 @ Amazon UK) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (2-Way SLI)  (£275.85 @ Amazon UK) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  (£78.73 @ Scan.co.uk) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£87.99 @ Amazon UK) 

Total: £1373.44

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-20 17:35 GMT+0000

 

We got this bundle for the ranger and 4790k and im planning on putting this on my desk if that even matter's, and dark rock 3 cost's significantly more