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Finally ordering - Need help!

  • 24-11-2013 9:16pm
    #1
    whos_dan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 42 ✭


    Alright lads, I don't know how many threads I have made but I am finally getting my PC :) . I've saved enough to get a pretty good rig. Some of the specs:

    - Intel i5 3570k
    - Gigabyte Z77 G1 Sniper M3
    - 8gb Corsair Vengeance
    - Fractal Design Arc MINI (Not Midi) R2
    - EVGA GTX 760 ACX Superclocked
    - Corsair CX750
    - Samsung 840 Evo 120gb
    - Some green Bitfenix Alchemy Lighting Strips to show off the mobo ;)

    Anyways, I'll be ordering from Hardwareversand or Amazon. I have been planning to use HWVS for ages but I recently seen a thread where someone said they had received the wrong components. I was wondering if this is a regular occurrence? I would save €100 (Yep) using Geizhals with Hardwareversand so I would much rather use this but I don't want to have to deal with the hassle of trying to get in contact with Hardwareversand if something goes wrong...

    Any opinions? :)


Comments

  • #2
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    Looks ok but you should get the latest i5, the 4670k with a z87 socket 1150 board.

    If you fill out the questions from the sticky we could give you some recommendations.


  • #3
    SterlingArcher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,767 ✭✭✭SterlingArcher


    Here here, go latest I5. For future proofing.


  • #4
    whos_dan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 42 ✭whos_dan


    Cheers lads, think I'll go for the 4670k but is there a real advantage?

    Also, I should have been clearer in my post. I was just wondering if Hardwareversand are always reliable, as I don't to have to deal with them if they mess up my my order.


  • #5
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    Yes it's 10% faster and uses the latest socket which will have another generation of cpus on it.

    Nowhere is always reliable. Mistakes can happen with any company. I'd say they are rare.


  • #6
    SterlingArcher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,767 ✭✭✭SterlingArcher


    As already said haswell is 10%faster yes it is not as good overclocking as ivy(runs hotter) . But the haswell socket is being used for Intel's future broadwell CPU. So for you to upgrade in a years time would mean you only need to swap out the old CPU .

    As for hwvs I wouldn't worry. a lot of people use them here. And the odd time there does be hiccups but the same can be said with any company.

    Mate of mine bought a laptop from pc world. Few months back.Broke after one week. He brought back they sent away. He was waiting 3 weeks for it back.

    My point being s,hit happens.


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