Hardcore Computer.

[Mr.Eagle]

Alright i'm buying a new computer by parts , graphic cards, processor, memory, monitor etc... that can run any modern games smoothly.

Graphic card = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 ?
Processor = Intel Core i7-980X ?
Memory = 6GB DDR3 ?
Monitor =
Motherboard = ASUS P6X58D-E Intel X58
The Rest? ( sounds etc... )) =

Any ideas?

[Salmonella]

You shouldn't buy such stuff if you obviously don't know anything about it.. appart from its existance..

[TheRock]

You said you need a pc to run games smoothly, this pc listed above is over smoothly :P no need for so expensive parts .. it's just wasted money to be honest :P

[.Tony]

no need for so expensive parts .. it's just wasted money to be honest :P

Agreed, Man a 3.0GHZ CPU is enough. tho. Get a ATI Gcard. and then start playing.

[Todor]

Get a ATI Gcard. and then start paying for repairs

There, fixed it for you.

Don't get a 980, get a 970. If you're getting that good a CPU get a better motherboard as well - Rampage III Extreme would do you fine. Ram I can recommend is Mushkin Redline,Blackline or Radioactive. Best price/performance Monitors are Samsungs, I can personally recommend the 2450H - 24". If you're getting a monitor that big you'll need a GTX 460 at least but if you want a beefy single card a 570/580 is PERFECT. If you don't want a monitor that big save your cash and get a 560 for price/performance and longetivity. You won't need a sound card with a decent Asus motherboard as they feature exceptional onboard sound as standart. If you must, however, go for a Creative X-fi Fatality or Asus Xonar. Don't forget the most vital component of the computer - the power supply. I'd always go for Corsair myself as they may be expensive but they are the best - For a 970 with a 580 I'd go for a minimum of a TX750W Corsair.  The case should be your choice but be careful as the Rampage III extreme motherboard is quite big and you'll need a big case. Something like my NZXT Phantom would do you fine, alternatives include many CoolerMaster cases such as the ATCS 840, HAF X(Really fugly, that  ) and really there's not much else competitive out on the market. Maybe a Bitfenix Colossus or something like that. If you want a snappy computer don't forget to spec up a solid state drive. I can recommend the Kingston SSDNow V100 Series, go for a 64GB for a price/volume compromise then buy a 1/2 TB Samsung Spinpoint F3 for storage.

If you really must buy now that is what you should go for ^

I'd recommend however to NOT buy now! Wait a little longer for AMD's new Bulldozer to come out!

[.Tony]

I have never had any problems with my Card.

[Leon_Mokomaki]

No Todor. You shouldnt get a 1st generation i7 for the 1366 socket like a 970.
The best processor atm (not counting dual xenon SR2 setup) is a sandy bridge i7 2600k. Out performs the 6 core 980X.
But also. The i5 2500k out performs the i7 2600k in gaming. Because Hyper threading is USELESS for gaming and thats why the i7 is meant for very processor heavy work like video rendering and 3D stuff.

[Todor]

No Todor. You shouldnt get a 1st generation i7 for the 1156 socket like a 970.
The best processor atm (not counting dual xenon SR2 setup) is a sandy bridge i7 2600k. Out performs the 6 core 980X.
But also. The i5 2500k out performs the i7 2600k in gaming. Because Hyper threading is USELESS for gaming and thats why the i7 is meant for very processor heavy work like video rendering and 3D stuff.

Wrong, wrong, wrong AND wrong. Do your homework first, please.
The X58 chipset is set around the 1366 socket which the 970 uses. It is far superior to sandy bridge and sandy bridge replaces the 1156 socket.
The best processor ATM is the 990X.
A sandy bridge 2600k will not outperform a 6core hyperthreaded 980X.
The i5 2500k does not "out perform" the i7 2600k in gaming, simply because it's inferior.
Hyperthreading is not USELESS for gaming, tried multitasking lately? A solid processor is the core to a snappy computer.

"i7 is meant for very processor heavy work like video rendering and 3D stuff." - At least you got that bit right.

[Leon_Mokomaki]

For gaming if you compare the i5 2500k and 2600k the i7 is just extra heat with HT
Try RTS games, MMO's and youll see that the i5 2500k is way superior. new architecture can do wonders.
There are load and loads of benchmarks.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/288?vs=142
And here you can see the 2500k happily beating the 980X

And the 2500k also beats the 970 in CPU heavy games by almost 10 fps and sometimes more.

Once again if were talking about gaming. Then socket 1366 is not superior to sandy bridge by any way.
And yes HT IS useless for gaming. Your the one who should be doing your homework.

Hyperthreading is not USELESS for gaming, tried multitasking lately? A solid processor is the core to a snappy computer.

Cause people multitask alot while playing games. Right? If you think of some games that even use all 4 cores. Like Bad company 2 and GTA IV. Who would multitask while playing those?

[TheRock]

Agreed, Man a 3.0GHZ CPU is enough. tho. Get a ATI Gcard. and then start playing.

 

Dude seriously, when you don't know something, prefer to not talk .. It's hilarious..

I'd say go for i5 2500k, very good CPU.. and if I'm right also cheaper than the i7..

[Salmonella]

i7 is overrated and i5 is underrated indeed.. I'm still rolling with Core 2 series though. Much more stable.

And yes, Jesse. GHZ is the last thing i'd look at when buying a CPU. How about Cache, Clock Speed, Bus Speed / FSB.. overclocking possibilities... Hell, even the cores are important to me ( Kentsfield, Conroe, Lakefield.... )

[Todor]

For gaming if you compare the i5 2500k and 2600k the i7 is just extra heat with HT  ->  I think you'd find it adds to performance. If you seek a cool CPU get a 1055.
Try RTS games, MMO's and youll see that the i5 2500k is way superior. new architecture can do wonders. -> It's not, really. The only thing that's improved is memory bandwidth and that's led to a loss in PCI performance which means LOWER FPS in proper games.
There are load and loads of benchmarks. -> Examples.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/288?vs=142
And here you can see the 2500k happily beating the 980X Those are synthetic benchmarks which are based around bandwidth. For the gaming I would like them to do it infront of a camera with a decent graphics card and then we'll see.

And the 2500k also beats the 970 in CPU heavy games by almost 10 fps and sometimes more. -> Which is bullshit.

Once again if were talking about gaming. Then socket 1366 is not superior to sandy bridge by any way. ->.. Right.
And yes HT IS useless for gaming. Your the one who should be doing your homework. -> Don't be silly, I have done my homework 
Cause people multitask alot while playing games. Right? If you think of some games that even use all 4 cores. Like Bad company 2 and GTA IV. Who would multitask while playing those? -> Open a browser, listen to music, maybe radio? Read a walkthrough? Simples, Alttabbing power.

[Leon_Mokomaki]

Scroll down that anandtech benchmark and youll see sandy bridge beating the 980X in Dawn of war and WoW by up to 10 fps.

Do you have any proof of 2600k adding gaming performance compared to 2500k? No you dont.

Do you really think HT gives you more fps and gaming performance?
Very few games are multithreaded for 4 cores so how the f**k could they use 8 threads.
Lets say your playing Cod with a 2500k. Great your using 2 cores. Then you start up firefox and NOW your using 3 cores. Startup winamp and now your up to 4.
So why do you need HT? Most modern games use 2 to 3 threads.

I really dont understand what the f**k your talking about or if your trolling. You have no proof that the first generation i7 and 6 cores i7's would be better for gaming than sandy bridge.

You asked for examples?
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/CPU/50
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/CPU/129
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/288?vs=157 theres the 2500k beating the 970 in WoW by 20 fps.
Imagine when you OC the 2500k to 5ghz
And scroll down the benchmarks this time.

Okay maybe the 2600k is a little faster in some games. But who would pay 100 euros to go from 120 fps to 124 fps?

Why would intel make a 2nd generation i7 if it were worse than the 1st?
Also if you get Sandy bridge now youll be able to slap on an Ivy bridge CPU later on. while others are stuck with their 980X's that cost more than a good computer.

[Todor]

Scroll down that anandtech benchmark and youll see sandy bridge beating the 980X in Dawn of war and WoW by up to 10 fps.

Do you have any proof of 2600k adding gaming performance compared to 2500k? No you dont.

Do you really think HT gives you more fps and gaming performance?
Very few games are multithreaded for 4 cores so how the f**k could they use 8 threads.
Lets say your playing Cod with a 2500k. Great your using 2 cores. Then you start up firefox and NOW your using 3 cores. Startup winamp and now your up to 4.
So why do you need HT? Most modern games use 2 to 3 threads.

I really dont understand what the f**k your talking about or if your trolling. You have no proof that the first generation i7 and 6 cores i7's would be better for gaming than sandy bridge.

You asked for examples?
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/CPU/50
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/CPU/129
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/288?vs=157 theres the 2500k beating the 970 in WoW by 20 fps.
Imagine when you OC the 2500k to 5ghz
And scroll down the benchmarks this time.

Okay maybe the 2600k is a little faster in some games. But who would pay 100 euros to go from 120 fps to 124 fps?

Why would intel make a 2nd generation i7 if it were worse than the 1st?

Also if you get Sandy bridge now youll be able to slap on an Ivy bridge CPU later on. while others are stuck with their 980X's that cost more than a good computer.

1155 is replacing 1156! Not 1366.. Don't be retarded. Per-core performance of the 1366 CPUs is larger than the four-cored 2500k and the effects of overclocking the SB chips are not that great due to the nature of the overclocking - it's all done by the multiplier.

Read up on graphics-dependant benchies and games please 
For example:(bear in mind this 2600k is pitched against an i7 950, not a hexcore)
http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/asus_maximus_4_extreme_review/9
http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/asus_maximus_4_extreme_review/11

I understand your confusion totally! The 1155 CPUs were made specifically to work well with benchmarks so it's a common misconception that they are, indeed more powerful than the Big Daddy 1366s.

Once you think about it you'll realise it's nothing but a very clever marketing ploy - They say "Look here, brand new CPU with brand new mobo for cheaper than the others  while being more powerful *select benchmarks only" And it's all in reading the small print. Should I mention the chipset deterioration which caused HDDs to be destroyed in the beginning of the lifeline of 1155? Seriously, don't fall for it..

[Leon_Mokomaki]

The point is that the OP should not get a 980X for gaming because your paying the price of a computer for only a CPU. When you can get a 1155 i5 and get better performance.
When you get a 1155 board you can easily upgrade to Ivy bridge. Thats why 2500k is the better gaming CPU.

the effects arent that great due to the nature of the overclocking - it's all done by the multiplier.

Probably gonna get flamed for this. But you havent tried WoW. Its that kind of game that gives you 40% more fps when overclocking an i5 from 3ghz to 3.8ghz. Imagine when you OC your 2500k to 5ghz.