Posted July 9, 2013 Hi there people, This is my first post in linustechtips forum.I want to know if i should start upgrade my pc?I am running a Q8400 Quad-core and with a 7970 (bios of 7970ghz) I know it is time to change my pc. And i really hope i can by this year.So i am looking for suggestion. I am surely looking for a gaming pc setup. About $ 1000 - $ 1300 CAD.I am living in Malaysia hence i have converted the currency over. Might be going for watercooling but i am new.What do you guys think about ASRock Z87 OC Formula, Tried googling for review but only had one and they use Z77 to compare :)Please help me :) Thank you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 9, 2013 definitely a good idea to upgrade from a core 2 quad are you looking at an i5 for your build or an i7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 9, 2013 Welcome to the Forum! You should upgrade your CPU, the GPU is pretty decent. You should go for i7 because Crysis 3 and modern games are leveraging more cores. Hence, the 8350 out-performs the i5 3570k because it has more cores. But core to core, the i5 is better. -TechSage There are 10 types of people in this world, those who understand binary, and those who don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 9, 2013 Hi there people, This is my first post in linustechtips forum. I want to know if i should start upgrade my pc? I am running a Q8400 Quad-core and with a 7970 (bios of 7970ghz) I know it is time to change my pc. And i really hope i can by this year. So i am looking for suggestion. I am surely looking for a gaming pc setup. About $ 1000 - $ 1300 CAD. I am living in Malaysia hence i have converted the currency over. Might be going for watercooling but i am new. What do you guys think about ASRock Z87 OC Formula, Tried googling for review but only had one and they use Z77 to compare :) Please help me :) Thank you :) I would skip the ASRock board in favor of an MSI z77 M-Power board. Great value and great overclocking. The i5's are still the all-around favorite for price to performance. Corsair 900D | MSI MPower Max Z87 AC | i7-4790K @ 4.7Ghz | 1080 Ti SLI | 16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2400 XSPC Raystorm | EK-FC Nickel GPU block/backplate | 2x Alphacool UT60 480mm & XT45 240mm | 11x Linus Edition NF-F12 Schiit Modi/Magni 2 Uber | 5" KRK Rokit G3 | KRK 10S2 | Acer Predator X34 | Dell S2716DG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 9, 2013 Welcome to the Forum! You should upgrade your CPU, the GPU is pretty decent. You should go for i7 because Crysis 3 and modern games are leveraging more cores. Hence, the 8350 out-performs the i5 3570k because it has more cores. But core to core, the i5 is better. -TechSage The OP should probably upgrade to a 3570k or a 4670k. Many games actually don't take advantage of hyperthreading but instead just the cores. If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 9, 2013 Author definitely a good idea to upgrade from a core 2 quad are you looking at an i5 for your build or an i7? I am okay with both i7 or i5 as long as it can fit the budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 9, 2013 Author I would skip the ASRock board in favor of an MSI z77 M-Power board. Great value and great overclocking. The i5's are still the all-around favorite for price to performance. I am also actually waiting for the Maximus VI Formula. I think thats a good board to wait for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 9, 2013 Author Welcome to the Forum! You should upgrade your CPU, the GPU is pretty decent. You should go for i7 because Crysis 3 and modern games are leveraging more cores. Hence, the 8350 out-performs the i5 3570k because it has more cores. But core to core, the i5 is better. -TechSage Thanks, so an i7? with or without the unlock series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 9, 2013 I am okay with both i7 or i5 as long as it can fit the budget. Ok if its just gaming you want to do go for the i5 4670K if you want to render etc get the i7 4770K. PS:if you plan to overclock always get a K series cpu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 9, 2013 Author Ok if its just gaming you want to do go for the i5 4670K if you want to render etc get the i7 4770K. PS:if you plan to overclock always get a K series cpu. Yea thanks. I don't really do much of a rendering. But i am not sure if next time i would end up doing some rendering as i do edit videos just for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 9, 2013 I am also actually waiting for the Maximus VI Formula. I think thats a good board to wait for. Please watch this. While this is the Maximus VI Extreme, I think it's still a relevant video for you to watch. These ultra premium boards can be a real cash grab for a company. Be careful with them. Corsair 900D | MSI MPower Max Z87 AC | i7-4790K @ 4.7Ghz | 1080 Ti SLI | 16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2400 XSPC Raystorm | EK-FC Nickel GPU block/backplate | 2x Alphacool UT60 480mm & XT45 240mm | 11x Linus Edition NF-F12 Schiit Modi/Magni 2 Uber | 5" KRK Rokit G3 | KRK 10S2 | Acer Predator X34 | Dell S2716DG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 9, 2013 Thanks, so an i7? with or without the unlock series? Definitely an unlocked CPU if you're using Maximus VI Extreme. Good Luck building and hope you have fun with your PC when you get it! There are 10 types of people in this world, those who understand binary, and those who don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 10, 2013 i would definately suggest a 4770k for you seeing as you wont upgrade for 5 years (if you expect to keep that cpu as long as the last one.... but expect intel to change socket every 2 years. of course a 8350 with the immortal am3 platform could still be a good idea as amd could be using the same socket in 5 years... I mean for how long as am3 survived till now? Anything I write is just a comment, take is as such, there is no guarantees associated with anything I say. ATX Portable rig (smaller than prodigy(LOL)) : Nmedia 2800 | Gigabyte Z77x-ud3h | Corsair HX1000 | Scythe Big Shuriken | i5 3570K | XFX R9 290 DoubleD | Corsair Vengeance 32GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 10, 2013 Author Please watch this. While this is the Maximus VI Extreme, I think it's still a relevant video for you to watch. These ultra premium boards can be a real cash grab for a company. Be careful with them. I have decided to go with the Mpower or the GD-65. Some also recommend me GD-45. In my opinion i really like the Mpower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 10, 2013 Not sure what else you may need (PSU, case, ext) so I left those out: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter) CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($103.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.98 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($71.98 @ Amazon) Total: $498.94 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-10 08:24 EDT-0400) Hope these give you some ideas... CPU: i5 4690K CPU Cooler: Corsair H100 Motherboard: Gigabyte Z97X UD3H Memory: G.Skill (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Storage: Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" SSD/Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 Ti SC 2GB Case: Cooler Master CM 690 II (Black) ATX Mid Tower PSU: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650M 650W 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Optical Drive: MSI DH-24AAS-17 R DVD/CD Writer Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (64 bit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 10, 2013 I have decided to go with the Mpower or the GD-65. Some also recommend me GD-45. In my opinion i really like the Mpower. Honestly, you can't go too wrong with any of them. I probably wouldn't go as low as the GD45, myself. I've owned an MSI 790fx-gd80 back when I used a Phenom II and I'm currently running a z68a-GD80 and they've both served me well. A couple friends of mine got the z77 M-Power and they have liked it. Corsair 900D | MSI MPower Max Z87 AC | i7-4790K @ 4.7Ghz | 1080 Ti SLI | 16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 2400 XSPC Raystorm | EK-FC Nickel GPU block/backplate | 2x Alphacool UT60 480mm & XT45 240mm | 11x Linus Edition NF-F12 Schiit Modi/Magni 2 Uber | 5" KRK Rokit G3 | KRK 10S2 | Acer Predator X34 | Dell S2716DG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 11, 2013 Author I have already decide on the following Specs.CPU: 4770k MOBO: MPower Z87RAM: G.Skill SniperSSD: Plextor 128GB (Cuz it is cheapest in my country)HDD: 1TB Caviar Blue Case: CM storm StrykerPowersupply: Reuse my old one.However, need help on cooling. Air Or AIO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 12, 2013 For gaming I suggest getting the 4670K instead and save some money (unless you are a video editor). For the cooler I suggest getting a Kraken X60 or a Noctua NHD 14, since they both have excellent cooling performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 12, 2013 Author For gaming I suggest getting the 4670K instead and save some money (unless you are a video editor). For the cooler I suggest getting a Kraken X60 or a Noctua NHD 14, since they both have excellent cooling performance. I know that 4670k can save money but getting 4770k is still below budget and i am taking it for fun :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 12, 2013 However, need help on cooling. Air Or AIO? I'd go with a H100i, air coolers are just too bulky and a PITA to mount IMO... CPU: i5 4690K CPU Cooler: Corsair H100 Motherboard: Gigabyte Z97X UD3H Memory: G.Skill (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Storage: Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" SSD/Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 Ti SC 2GB Case: Cooler Master CM 690 II (Black) ATX Mid Tower PSU: CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650M 650W 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Optical Drive: MSI DH-24AAS-17 R DVD/CD Writer Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (64 bit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 12, 2013 For cooling it really depends on how much you want to overclock. The best of the best would be the SwiftTech H220 and it really doesn't cost that much more than another AIO cooler since the Helix fans that come with the H220 are much better than the stock fans from other AIO coolers and don't need to be replaced. If you want to save some money, you can get an air cooler like the Noctua NH-D14 or Phanteks ph-tc14pe. If you want to go even lower than that, you can get a Be quiet dark rock or a CM hyper 212. Any of these options are great. It just depends on how much performance you want. My personal rig - 4790k 4.8Ghz, Asus Z97 Pro (wi-fi ac), Corsair Dominator Plat 4x8GB, SLI GTX 1080 TI FE, Samsung 850 Evo 1TB, Crucial MX100 512GB, EVGA G3 1000W, and cooled by a hardline liquid cooling loop. Safe Practices and Complete Guide to Buying/Selling on the Classifieds and other forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 13, 2013 <p>I would get a 4670k and a Asus Z87-A board because this board can acheive a 4.8GHz overclock but this may depend on your cpu. As for your cooler, I would recommend the H220 since it is better than the H100. You don't really need an i7 if you are just using this computer for gaming. The i7 is useful when you get into video rendering because it uses hyperthreading.</p> Hello and Welcome to LTT Forum! If you are a new member, please read the rules located in "Forum News and Info". Thanks! :) Linus Tech Tips Forum Code of Conduct FAQ Privacy Policy & Legal Disclaimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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