Need help with PC build!

[Diab]

I use a 64GB SSD as my system drive. Everything that gives me an option to where to install it, I install it onto my secondary drive, a 500GB HDD. But with all the crap that programs stick into the Application Data and other such folders, it really bloats a lot. Currently, after ~2 years since my last reformat, it's down to 11GB of free space left, and I have to clean it out once in a while so it doesn't fill too much from programs' bloatware.

So, 128GB should be more than good for you if you plan on using it for Windows/D3 and a select few programs, but not if you plan on installing a lot of stuff. My D3 beta folder is ~8.7GB. Full game + an expansion or two might rocket it up to 20-30GB.

[MustBHacks]

Use a 2500K instead of the 2550K.
Always get aftermarket coolers *The 212 Evo is one of the best Price:Performance coolers*
Recording to a green drive will be slow as they're slow drives meant purely for storage.

Note: The M4 series SSD's need a firmware update, so if you get that make sure you're comfortable doing the update. *It's really no big deal but some people freak out about things like that*

[mephistos uncle greg]

Use a 2500K instead of the 2550K.
Always get aftermarket coolers *The 212 Evo is one of the best Price:Performance coolers*
Recording to a green drive will be slow as they're slow drives meant purely for storage.

Note: The M4 series SSD's need a firmware update, so if you get that make sure you're comfortable doing the update. *It's really no big deal but some people freak out about things like that*

this is what i ended up going with

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EALX 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal -Bare Drive
2x Antec 761345-75026-4 120mm Red LED Case Fan
Logitech Z623 200 w 2.1 Speaker System, THX-Certified
Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD1 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC 7mm Internal Solid State Drive
EVGA 012-P3-2066-KR GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 448 Cores FTW 1280MB
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3
PC Power and Cooling Silencer Mk II 750W High 80PLUS Silver SLI CrossFire ready Power
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Logitech Optical USB Mouse B100 (910-001439) Black 3 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Mouse - OEM
Series VS247H-P Black 23.6" 2ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor
LITE-ON SK-1688U/B Black USB Wired Standard Keyboard
XTRAC PADS Ripper Optical Mouse pad
Intel Core i5-2500k Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155
Corsair Carbide 400r mid-tower gaming case
Rosewill 10ft. USB2.0 A Male to B Male Cable, Black, Model RCW-101RT(free with purchase)
G.SKILL 4GB Micro SDHC Flash Card w/ SD Adapter Model FF-TSDG4GA-C4(free with purchase)
Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 USB Connector Circumaural Stereo Headset(free with purchase)

think it will work out ok. opinions ?

[Diab]

Kind of funny to me how you're getting this kick-*** PC and getting the cheapest, plainest mouse and keyboard possible =p

I mean, they work, and maybe you don't care so much about that. But if you've got a few extra bucks to spend, look into getting a nicer, more comfortable optical or laser mouse, with at least just a couple of standard side buttons. A keyboard is a keyboard, but maybe look into mechanical keyboards, or one with a backlight and/or media buttons, depending if you want those kinds of things.

[Tilitoon]

Note: The M4 series SSD's need a firmware update, so if you get that make sure you're comfortable doing the update. *It's really no big deal but some people freak out about things like that*

Pretty sure they updated all their drives with the update, it's been more than 2 months since the fix so they should be all good. Unless he buys it at a small local store where they didn't bother replacing the units.

Kind of funny to me how you're getting this kick-*** PC and getting the cheapest, plainest mouse and keyboard possible =p

Haha yea but he also picked a XTRAC PADS Ripper Optical Mouse pad to go with them At least he's using a logitech mouse, so he's on the right path. The Logitech G110 keyboard and the Logitech G500 mouse would be a good damn combo.

[mephistos uncle greg]

Kind of funny to me how you're getting this kick-*** PC and getting the cheapest, plainest mouse and keyboard possible =p

I mean, they work, and maybe you don't care so much about that. But if you've got a few extra bucks to spend, look into getting a nicer, more comfortable optical or laser mouse, with at least just a couple of standard side buttons. A keyboard is a keyboard, but maybe look into mechanical keyboards, or one with a backlight and/or media buttons, depending if you want those kinds of things.

Hey I was trying to keep it under $1600 for everything and the mouse/keyboard/mousepad all got excellent reviews... I've never been a big fan of lights on my keyboard... media buttons would be ok but my speakers are in close range if I want to change the volume.. also dont care for giant mice with 9 million buttons strategically placed for ''optimal gaming'' that cost more than 18 subway sandwiches. As long as it moves smooth, I do just fine with the ol left and right clickers and a nice scroll to whip through mah skills(in d2 anyways, probably cant use scroll to change skills in D3 :( ....

[Tilitoon]

probably cant use scroll to change skills in D3 :( ....

That's the kind of thing you can do with a mouse that costs 18 Subway sandwiches.

[mephistos uncle greg]

That's the kind of thing you can do with a mouse that costs 18 Subway sandwiches.

Haha well put sir, but then I cant buy 18 Subway sandwiches. Also, some quick slot keys on the keyboard work just as good as extra buttons on a mouse imo... to each his own I guess, maybe when I get some extra money I'll get a gaming mouse and see if I can put those extra fancy buttons to use.. got any recommendations for a solid multi button gaming mouse under $80(that's as much as I'll ever pay for a mouse, and thats pushin it!)

thanks for the replies!

[Tilitoon]

Just to be clear, I wasn't pushing you to buy a $90+ mouse and keyboard, as long as you are comfortable with the mouse you got then it's all good. But if you want a more gaming oriented mouse that won't break the bank then the Logitech G400 would be a good choice. I can get one for ~$40 CAN so I think it's a reasonable price.

[Diab]

also dont care for giant mice with 9 million buttons strategically placed for ''optimal gaming'' that cost more than 18 subway sandwiches. As long as it moves smooth, I do just fine with the ol left and right clickers and a nice scroll to whip through mah skills(in d2 anyways, probably cant use scroll to change skills in D3 :( ....

Hahaha! Wasn't necessarily talking about a whole bunch of buttons. Just don't know how anyone can use even an internet browser without side buttons for forward/back. =p

And most of all I was talking about a comfortable mouse. The one Tilitoon suggested is a good example. Look at the curvature of that one compared to the one you wanted to get. How comfortable it is to hold really matters a lot when you're going to be using it for a game like D3! The weight and size matter too, though you'd be better off going to an offline retailer like Best Buy and trying how they feel in your hand before you buy from newegg.

I agree about the pricing. I would not get a mouse over $50 even. But you can get a very comfortable mouse that will last you for many years well below that price.