Gaming Rig Build - i3? or i5? 700bills!

brophy

So folks looking to build a gaming rig current one is obsolete. New one want it to be a quiet as possible (quieter the better) while also being as powerfull as 700euro gets you. Been lurking on this board just reading for a while so was thinking the H100 water cooler and change out the stock fans in the cooler and the case to reduce noise? Not sure on the rest.
Ordering through a business so will be able to get the VAT off so consider this when putting together a build on HWVS.

So I have been offered a processor from a mate its an i3 2140 Here is Benchmarking. What I want to know is this processor worth taking now and then pick up an i5 down the line a little when prices drop especially if that i3 would be adequate for me, or should I just go and buy an i5?

1. What is your budget? B]€700[/B

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming: BF3, Company of Heroes, ARMA, Max Payne 3

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? B]No[/B

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? B]1TB 3.5 Samsung SpinPoint HD, 80GB SSD, DVDrw Drive, i3 processor described above[/B

5. Do you need a monitor? [No] - Using old monitor: LG L226WTY (22")

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1680 x 1050] [No]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Wireless Card/Card Reader/]

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes] - can this be done on the i3 I can get off my mate?

8. How can you pay? [Bank Transfer/Credit Card/Laser]

9. When are you purchasing? [In 7-14 days]


Thanks lads for having a look.

U_Fig

I dunno what happened but the above post is all over the shop. Think I've got it Down.

I can't post a build now it's painfull on my iPhone but I'd say if you are getting the i3 for free then no point splashing out extra on an i5 now..the processor wont make that much of a difference in games the GPU will be more important so better off spending more on it now... The i3 cannot be overclocked but id advise going for a z77 motherboard anyway as this gives you the option of buying a 3570k down the line and overclocking it..

brophy

So tidied up the initial post and done some reading back thru the last 15 pages of posts, to try get a list together for you guys to have a look over and see its ok, as I am hoping to order by end of next week.

Below is the components that I am thinking of getting and below that is the components I have.

So the only things I need to add to my list after you guys have a look over it is a a graphics card (budget €250 approx) and case (budget €100 approx). The case ideally would help the overall quietness if possible and have to fit the Noctua NH-D14 (right in thinking that its a quiet cooler?) in it.

Item|Price
8GB-Kit Corsair Vengeance Low Profile schwarz PC3-12800U CL9|€36.71
ASUS PCE-N10|€18.48
ASRock Z77 Pro3, Sockel 1155, ATX|€86.09
LiteOn iHAS124-19 schwarz SATA|€18.96
Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W|€53.75
WD Caviar Green 2TB Sata 6Gb/s|€93.44
2 x LogiLink USB 2.0 all-in-one Card Reader, für 3,5" Einbauchschacht|€7.94
LogiLink SATA 0.3m Kabel mit Sicherungslasche|€0.72
Noctua NH-D14, Sockel AM2/AM2+/AM3/775/1366/1155/1156|€74.57
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€409.65

Already have:
i3 2140 (getting for free so going to hold off on getting an i5 3570k till next year)
80Gig SSD

Is there anything else I would need to make it a quieter build?

U_Fig

this is what i'd add to the build

Item|Price
MSI R7870 HAWK, 2048MB DDR5, PCI-Express|€249.00
FRACTAL DESIGN Define R4 Black Pearl|€106.07


Case is designed to be quiet and has plenty of room...comes in grey and white aswell..