keynes
Multiverse Poster
It is the Asus Xonar DX by the way not the DG, me and Tom got the Asus Xonar DX and it is indeed a very good card.
Help! Don't know which Gaming PC to choose - Please compare + Give parts feedback!
- Thread starter Jackogeddes
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It is the Asus Xonar DX by the way not the DG, me and Tom got the Asus Xonar DX and it is indeed a very good card.
keynes
Multiverse Poster
Imagine mine with a spanish accent please
Wolvo7
Bright Spark
Jackogeddes
Bronze Level Poster
where am i able to get that then, its not on the build menu 
keynes
Multiverse Poster
where am i able to get that then, its not on the build menu
Yeah, PCS do not offer the Asus DX in the specs, you can order it from Amazon though. 2 ways to get it in your rig, you can send it to PCS and they can fit it for your or you can just do it yourself. Pretty straight forward.
Jackogeddes
Bronze Level Poster
i feel like having a breakdown here, there's just sooooo much to choose and i'm clueless honestly, i've spent all week picking and choosing and im no closer to knowing what i want.
any chance mate you could just tell me exactly what i should buy, honestly am feeling lost. i just want to play WoW, total war and a few other games as well as having a lightning fast PC without all this hastle haha. say i have a £1500 budget, what do you think?
any chance mate you could just tell me exactly what i should buy, honestly am feeling lost. i just want to play WoW, total war and a few other games as well as having a lightning fast PC without all this hastle haha. say i have a £1500 budget, what do you think?
tom_gr7
Life Serving
hahahah lol!
What sound setup are you using mate?
IF you are using a analogue sound speakers setup / analogue gaming headset, get the ASUS DXG - http://uk.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_DGX/
If you are using a digital speaker system using SPDIF using optical cable, to a Dolby digital decoder (some digital gaming headsets) then get the ASUS DX - http://uk.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_DX/
keynes
Multiverse Poster
I didn't choose a soundcard cos I think you want to go with the Asus Xonar DX and chosen the i7 since you seen to prefer it as opposed to the i5. I'd also recommend an SSD as the main drive to make windows boot very quick as well as any other applications/games.
Case
COOLERMASTER CM STORM ENFORCER - GAMING ENTHUSIAST CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-3770 (3.4GHz) 8MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® P8Z77-V: PCI-E 3.0 READY, WIFI, SLI, CROSSFIREX
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT)
Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 670 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W PRO SERIES™ HX750-80 PLUS® SILVER MODULAR (£114)
Processor Cooling
SUPER QUIET 22dBA TRIPLE COPPER HEATPIPE INTEL CPU COOLER (£19)
Fan Controller
NZXT Sentry 2 Fan Controller with upto 5 Fitted Case Fans
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence
Office Software
FREE Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 (Limited functionality Word & Excel)
Anti-Virus
BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Quantity
1
Price: £1,276.00 including VAT and delivery.
Configure Here: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/intel-ivy-bridge-pc/FNG9_yjOu7/
Case
COOLERMASTER CM STORM ENFORCER - GAMING ENTHUSIAST CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-3770 (3.4GHz) 8MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® P8Z77-V: PCI-E 3.0 READY, WIFI, SLI, CROSSFIREX
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT)
Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 670 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W PRO SERIES™ HX750-80 PLUS® SILVER MODULAR (£114)
Processor Cooling
SUPER QUIET 22dBA TRIPLE COPPER HEATPIPE INTEL CPU COOLER (£19)
Fan Controller
NZXT Sentry 2 Fan Controller with upto 5 Fitted Case Fans
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence
Office Software
FREE Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 (Limited functionality Word & Excel)
Anti-Virus
BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Quantity
1
Price: £1,276.00 including VAT and delivery.
Configure Here: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/intel-ivy-bridge-pc/FNG9_yjOu7/
Wolvo7
Bright Spark
I'd go with Rubensolo's advice that's the best spec you could get for £1500 and it will max out games without any problem. Below is the same spec as Ruben's but with an SSD and ready to be overclocked as you said you might want to. (this new link function at the end of the build is really useful )
Case
COOLERMASTER CM STORM ENFORCER - GAMING ENTHUSIAST CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-3770K (3.5GHz) 8MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® P8Z77-V: PCI-E 3.0 READY, WIFI, SLI, CROSSFIREX
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT)
Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 670 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
120GB INTEL® 520 SERIES SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 550MB/sR | 520MB/sW)
2nd Hard Disk
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W PRO SERIES™ HX750-80 PLUS® SILVER MODULAR (£114)
Processor Cooling
TITAN FENRIR EVO EXTREME HEATPIPE CPU COOLER (£39)
Fan Controller
NZXT Sentry 2 Fan Controller with upto 5 Fitted Case Fans
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence
Office Software
FREE Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 (Limited functionality Word & Excel)
Anti-Virus
BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Quantity
1
Price: £1,453.00 including VAT and delivery.
Configure Here: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/intel-ivy-bridge-pc/hxpEROjHCH/
)Case
COOLERMASTER CM STORM ENFORCER - GAMING ENTHUSIAST CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-3770K (3.5GHz) 8MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® P8Z77-V: PCI-E 3.0 READY, WIFI, SLI, CROSSFIREX
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT)
Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 670 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
120GB INTEL® 520 SERIES SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 550MB/sR | 520MB/sW)
2nd Hard Disk
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W PRO SERIES™ HX750-80 PLUS® SILVER MODULAR (£114)
Processor Cooling
TITAN FENRIR EVO EXTREME HEATPIPE CPU COOLER (£39)
Fan Controller
NZXT Sentry 2 Fan Controller with upto 5 Fitted Case Fans
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence
Office Software
FREE Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 (Limited functionality Word & Excel)
Anti-Virus
BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Quantity
1
Price: £1,453.00 including VAT and delivery.
Configure Here: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/intel-ivy-bridge-pc/hxpEROjHCH/
Jackogeddes
Bronze Level Poster
so whats the advantages of having the SSD then mate? just the booting and running at the beginning of games?
looks good, yeah i think i'd go with the one you said wol it looks pretty good mate.
i feel like im always going to be moaning about not having the 680 superior card, how future proof is the 670 anyway? hoping to have this for years atleast.
looks good, yeah i think i'd go with the one you said wol it looks pretty good mate.
i feel like im always going to be moaning about not having the 680 superior card, how future proof is the 670 anyway? hoping to have this for years atleast.
keynes
Multiverse Poster
The SSD makes a difference when booting windows and running applications, very fast compared to the regular HDD. Your spec would allow you to add a 2nd GTX 670 in the future so I would say is very future proof for a few years.
Jackogeddes
Bronze Level Poster
Brilliant lads thanks, i'm going to go with the 120 SSD as my main with 1TB as my second, aswell as picking the i7 and 670.
right so one last time, this bad boy will run Total war + WoW on ultra smooth as a button?
right so one last time, this bad boy will run Total war + WoW on ultra smooth as a button?
Jackogeddes
Bronze Level Poster
yep, that's the plan. going to buy a nice new screen anyway.
Jackogeddes
Bronze Level Poster
also Ruben, how much was your set up?
keynes
Multiverse Poster
bigben
Master Poster
Lol
I have a 670 and it easily maxes out everything I have thrown at it (admittedly that is mostly just football manager... but I do have other games that it runs easily), I really don't think you would be able to tell any difference.
The SSD is something that if you never have one I don't think you will miss it, but if you have one you will never want to go back to not having one.
The spec that wolvo and ruben posted is brilliant.
Swanky777
Bronze Level Poster
If you want to you could overclock the 670 or go for the 670 OC edition: http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc...ards/zotac-gtx-670-amp-edition-1079772/review
As you can see it performs better than the 680 and is also cheaper.
Just a thought
As you can see it performs better than the 680 and is also cheaper.
Just a thought
keynes
Multiverse Poster
I'd not recommend OC the GTX 670 since you can void the warranty. The GTX 670 OC is a good choice, I think still cheaper than the 680 however it would be a hassle to get an RMA if an issue occurs as opposed with getting the GPU with PCS and immediate replacement if there is a problem.
Jackogeddes
Bronze Level Poster
Right guys, i've priced up the UKgamers site and its around the £1,400 mark too however i far prefer the case. it comes with nice blue LED Fans, controls and seems damn cool. aswell as a blue LED throughout which looks awesome too.
right let me know your final thoughts please, and again if you fancy clarifying i've got everything needed to play in ultra sets (WoW, SG2:TW, BF3 etc) really smoothly and that i've not disasterously missed something out which will cause my machine to fail and the world to end
Case - Antec 1200 Twelve Hundred
Power Supply - Corsair 750W HX Modular PSU
Processor - Intel Core i7 3770K 3.5Ghz - Highly Overclockable
Processor Cooler - Stock Manufacturer Heatsink and fan
RAM - 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600Mhz/PC12800
Motherboard - Asus P8Z77-V LX
Graphics card - Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 2GB
Hard Drive - Corsair 120GB SSD Solid State Drive Force3
2nd Hard Drive - Seagate Barracuda 1TB Hard Drive 7200rpm 32MB Cache
Sound card - Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Optical Drive - Sony 24x DVD/CD ± Re-Writer Black
Network card - Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps
Case Modifications
Case Paint - Standard Case Paint
Lighting Kit - Blue LED
Case fans - Standard Case Fans
Cable Management - UKGC Standard system
Sata Cables - UKGC Standard system
Thermal Compound - UKGC Standard System
Software
Operating System - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium inc Win 8 Upgrade Offer - recommended
Internet security - None
Office Suite - None
Multimedia - None
Warranty - Standard 3 Year Warranty
Build Time - Standard 5 - 10 Working Days
= 1,412.00
Am i making the right choice or what lads? it's just the case for me looks damn good which is what i want. They're around the same price with really similar components from what i can see - also opted for the 670 which is 4% away performance wise from the 680 however like £130 cheaper, and the rather expensive 120gb SSD you guys said (seems right now a bit wasteful but anyone i've spoke to with SSD has said its fantastic and they wouldn't go back after using it with their favourite programs like steam)
Thanks for any more help, you guys have been fantastic! just looking for last minute advice or changes as i will probably purchase tommorow!
right let me know your final thoughts please, and again if you fancy clarifying i've got everything needed to play in ultra sets (WoW, SG2:TW, BF3 etc) really smoothly and that i've not disasterously missed something out which will cause my machine to fail and the world to end
Case - Antec 1200 Twelve Hundred
Power Supply - Corsair 750W HX Modular PSU
Processor - Intel Core i7 3770K 3.5Ghz - Highly Overclockable
Processor Cooler - Stock Manufacturer Heatsink and fan
RAM - 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600Mhz/PC12800
Motherboard - Asus P8Z77-V LX
Graphics card - Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 2GB
Hard Drive - Corsair 120GB SSD Solid State Drive Force3
2nd Hard Drive - Seagate Barracuda 1TB Hard Drive 7200rpm 32MB Cache
Sound card - Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Optical Drive - Sony 24x DVD/CD ± Re-Writer Black
Network card - Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps
Case Modifications
Case Paint - Standard Case Paint
Lighting Kit - Blue LED
Case fans - Standard Case Fans
Cable Management - UKGC Standard system
Sata Cables - UKGC Standard system
Thermal Compound - UKGC Standard System
Software
Operating System - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium inc Win 8 Upgrade Offer - recommended
Internet security - None
Office Suite - None
Multimedia - None
Warranty - Standard 3 Year Warranty
Build Time - Standard 5 - 10 Working Days
= 1,412.00
Am i making the right choice or what lads? it's just the case for me looks damn good which is what i want. They're around the same price with really similar components from what i can see - also opted for the 670 which is 4% away performance wise from the 680 however like £130 cheaper, and the rather expensive 120gb SSD you guys said (seems right now a bit wasteful but anyone i've spoke to with SSD has said its fantastic and they wouldn't go back after using it with their favourite programs like steam)
Thanks for any more help, you guys have been fantastic! just looking for last minute advice or changes as i will probably purchase tommorow!
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