KSP1 Computer Building/Buying Megathread

[briansun1]

ok few things get a haswell cpu (ie 4xxx) gor Psu gow with something like these

for cpu cooler if you really want one get a 212 evo from cooler master.

also for your GPU get one of the new nvidia or amd cards (ie 7xx or RX 2XX)

and do you really need a "gaming' keyboard? why windows 7 not 8.1 ? also you do know that matx motherboards are smaller right ? do you really need a 512gb ssd?(they are stupid expensive) also on ssd get a 840 evo or pro from samsung.you can also get cheaper ram from samsung.

[hotmailcompany52]

Brian, thanks for your advice. I did a review of the list changed some stuff and took in your advice. Here is my new list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1PQXK

[briansun1]

you do know that 2 hdds right ? that and mx4 tim is fine. also don't get an AIO water cooler

[hotmailcompany52]

Yea, I'm getting two HDD because one has a faster read time so i can install games that I play often onto it. I sorta want to keep the water cooler because its quiet but is it in my best interest not to get one?

[jfx]

Brian, thanks for your advice. I did a review of the list changed some stuff and took in your advice. Here is my new list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1PQXK

Your list is pretty weird: 2.5" hdd, junk-level graphic card( you said you want to play GTA V on this build), postage-stamp sized display, etc.

My suggestion (win8, cpu cooler and mainboard are guesstimates, case is also a matter of taste obviously):

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1PRYv

And yes, UK prices are weird. Many parts seem to be 1:1 to their price in Euro which makes it about 20% more expensive (VAT is similar to most euro countries).

Edited October 17, 2013 by jfx

[hotmailcompany52]

Jfx thanks for your advice. I'm fairly used to small displays cause my current display is only 15" and I find my family 21" Imac massive. I also like windows 7 more than windows 8 properly because I haven't used it at all.

[briansun1]

then just go with win 8.1 wish start is gone and a start button replacer. other than that your gpu really is very underpowerd and I don't think you need 2 hdds

[hotmailcompany52]

I want quite a lot of space so I can partition the HDD, install all of my 60 steam games and its nice to have peace of mind that you wont run out of space.

I've added a mouse and a keyboard now and it comes to a neat total of £895.98.

Also anything else I need?

Edited October 17, 2013 by hotmailcompany52

[briansun1]

but I though you said you wanted a hdd (if you are getting 2 hdd's buy the same one)

[briansun1]

Ahh, done. Here is the final list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1PVwy

4 things....ok fine a few No ssd? Do you really need a"gaming" keyboard? For the cooler I would go with a 212 evo from cooler master. I would go with a 7970 for Gpu(just wait a bit and they should become really cheap) No tim?

Edited October 17, 2013 by Leonov

[hotmailcompany52]

SSDs are expensive...veryexpensive. The keyboard is very cheap anyways. I would prefer to not wait.

[briansun1]

wait as in end of the week/ middle of next (ssd's are worth the price IMHO)

[Leonov]

Britain's prices are silly at times.

The 7950 is plenty quick, shouldn't have a problem there. The guys across the pond don't seem to have the new cards from AMD.

I don't see the need for 4TBs of Space, but if you need it you need it.

I dont think you really need an aftermarket cooler, but if you want one here is the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo on Amazon UK. Its a good cooler for the money.

Here is an SSD i would recomend, Very fast for the price. only ~£20 more than a regular hard drive.

Be weary of your power needs.

Edited October 17, 2013 by Leonov

[deskjetser]

The guys across the pond don't seem to have the new cards from AMD.

We got them the same time as everyone else.

http://www.scan.co.uk/shop/computer-hardware/all/gpu-amd/1539/1550/1551/1552/1540

https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Graphics+Cards/AMD+Radeon < Look at the navigation bar on the left

http://www.ebuyer.com/store/Components/cat/Graphics-Cards-AMD < Look at subcategories on the left

http://www.dabs.com/category/components-and-storage,graphics-and-i-o,graphics-cards/11137-55570000 < Look at subcategories on the left

[hotmailcompany52]

So...something like this would be good: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1PXN5?

[Leonov]

So...something like this would be good: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1PXN5?

The Kingston SSDs use the sandforce controller, i do not recommend sand-force based SSDs. The Samsung 840 Evo uses samsungs controller and is a little bit more than it but in my opinion is worth every penny.

I felt the same way about SSDs but now that i have one, there is no substitute.

Why Windows 7 Pro over 7 Home Premium?

Edited October 17, 2013 by Leonov

[hotmailcompany52]

Thanks for the advice on the SSDs, maybe something like this: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te120kw? I dont actually know...

[Leonov]

Thanks for the advice on the SSDs, maybe something like this: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te120kw? I dont actually know...

Yeah, that is the one i linked a couple posts back. They are quick as sin, reasonably priced and don't use the dreaded sand-force controller.

[hotmailcompany52]

Neat. Any other suggestions to this list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/hotmailcompany52/saved/2Boa?

[briansun1]

what's wrong with sand-force? @ above looks fine

[hotmailcompany52]

Thanks, I believe withe the sand-force it is a part that can fail but the samsung hasn't got that part.

So, my parents have posed me with this question "What happens if you put it all together and it doesn't work?". They say I cant sell my laptop atm because of that issue. I have 1 small solution is to get my neighbourhood tech guy to build it for me for a small fee. Any other suggestions?

[briansun1]

if you can read and understand pictures then you can't do it wrong... unless the part is DOA then you have to RMA it

any way this this(a bit old but still good)and this

[hotmailcompany52]

I belive what they mean is what am I gonna do if just does not work at all even if I did everything correctly.

[briansun1]

if you do everything right then it will work. Unless you have a DOA part but that's just bad luck.

[NuclearWarfare]

Anybody can comment on this? I'm no computer wizard so I need some help determining if this is good.. My computer is terrible, though I made it a while with KSP before the updates became too much for it to bare.

iBuyPower Revolt

Edit: Building a computer is most likely out of the question.