Buy PC (this week I place the order)

[Jaime_Triana]

I mainly want my PC for gaming and for programs like: "Edius", "Cubase" and "Photoshop"

Processor: i5 2500K Intel Core i5 2500K 3.3Ghz Box Socket 1155 BX80623I52500K
CPU Fan: Thermalright HR-02 Macho Thermalright HR-02 Macho HR-02-MACHO Fan/Cooler
Motherboard: Asus P8Z68 V-PRO/GEN 3 Asus P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 90-MIBFIA-G0EAY00Z Motherboard
RAM: G.Skill Sniper DDR3 1866 PC3-14900 8GB 2x4GB CL9 G.Skill Sniper DDR3 1866 PC3-14900 8GB 2x4GB CL9 F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR DDR3 Memory
Hard Drive: Intel SSD 320 Series 80GB SATA2 Intel SSD 320 Series 80GB SATA2 SSDSA2CW080G310 Hard Drive
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced RC-932-KKN5-GP Case/Tower
Graphics Card: Gygabyte GTX 570 OC Gigabyte GeForce GTX 570 OC 1GB GDDR5 GV-N570OC-13I Graphics Card

What do you think of the PC?

Regarding the Intel SSD 320, there is another one that is the same (it costs 10 euros more) but it comes with cables, bay... etc. I am referring to this one: Intel SSD 320 Series 80GB SATA2 Desktop Bundle SSDSA2CW080G3K5 Hard Drive
Considering that my case will be the one I have mentioned, can I save those 10 euros? I understand that if I can save them, it is because my case will come with the necessary accessories to connect that SSD...

And with the graphics card, I would be better off with the Asus GTX 570, but it costs more and I can only afford the Gigabyte OC that I have mentioned. I have also looked into whether it is worth buying this Gigabyte compared to a GTX 560, and the technical support at pccomponentes recommends this one: Asus GeForce GTX 560 Ti DirectCU II TOP 1GB GDDR5 90-C1CQA0-L0UAY0YZ Graphics Card
Is there much difference in quality between this Asus that pccomponentes recommends and the Gigabyte OC that I have chosen? I say this because the Asus costs much less and of course, to save money on the graphics card and improve another component of my PC... I would do it. But if the difference were noticeable in games, I would stay with the Gigabyte.

Finally, I don't want to leave the topic of the case unaddressed. I know I told you that I want to buy that one, but it is true that I have also seen others at very similar prices that I don't know if they might be better or not. This one seems good to you: Antec Dark Fleet 30 DF-30 Case/Tower Is it better than the Cooler Master?

Thanks Hardlimit, I look forward to your responses

[Obione]

I would change the SSD:

Crucial M4 128GB SATA3 CT128M4SSD2 SSD Hard Drive

Are you sure the 570 is worth it?

[amd125]

@Obione:

I would change the SSD:

Crucial M4 128GB SATA3 CT128M4SSD2 Solid State Drive

Are you sure the 570 is worth it?

Crucial M4 SSDs Having Major Firmware Glitch at Around 5,000 Hours Of Use - Legit Reviews I, as the situation is, I'll stick with my mechanical hard drive Anyway, a patch is expected; but basically after about 5000 hours it has problems, and that's a lot of hours, but if you have the PC connected 24 hours a day, it's just over 200 days.

For graphics, you can go for a GTX 560 TI 448c that doesn't reach 300€ and performs more or less similarly. Or look at some ATi models like the 6950-6970

As for the case, it's more a matter of taste and looking at issues of expansion and cooling. And budget is important. In my case, I like sober cases, without frills but with good finishes, capacity to put fans... and I have an Antec P183. The Antec you put me seems to me uglier than hitting a parent, but as you can see this is a matter of taste.

[Nemo]

Regardless of personal aesthetic tastes, without being a bad case, for that price I would opt for the Silverstone Raven 3 or Corsair 500R, besides they are a bit cheaper.

Regarding the SSDs, I agree with the colleagues with the Crucial M4. I suppose you will also install some extra mechanical drive that you already have, right?

Best regards

[Obione]

Well, it's the first time I've heard anyone speak ill of the M4. You can also get the Samsung 830, which is very similar.

[amd125]

@Obione:

Well, this is the first time I've heard anyone speak ill of the M4. You can also get the Samsung 830, which is very similar.

I saw the news today. They're supposed to release a patch.

I would think twice about buying an SSD because of reliability issues, depending on how you're going to use the computer. I have a 2TB WD Caviar Black hard drive that I bought new from Hard2mano for about €90 more than half a year ago and I'm very happy with it. Now it costs €298 on PCcomponentes A crazy price. It's not an SSD, but it's 2TB and it performs similar to a Raptor. I know that compared to an SSD it's like night and day, but so is the price per GB. Before the price hike of mechanical drives, of course :eoh:

Personally, I'd like to try an SSD but when they're more reliable and the price comes down.

PD: If anyone wants to buy it at the price of PCcomponentes, I'll wrap it up with a bow and all

[Obione]

They are reliable, but if you get a bad one, your cells will be ruined after "little" use. What is not reliable is a magnetic one because it can fail both electrically and mechanically, in fact it is one of the components that fails the most. Then you can have a 5-year warranty and more theoretical durability but the chances of failure are greater.

[Bm4n]

Intel SSDs won't be the fastest but they are reliable, so they wouldn't be a bad choice if you're unsure.