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What Pip Really Got
Written by: Pip - 15:13 Aug-18-2012

As you guys read on my previous blog post, I had something on my mind. I talked with our dear Tero and we came up with an ultimate budget gaming rig. 

However, and I have known that since I was little, things never go the way they're supposed to, even if they are planned carefully. You never get everything you want in life and building a new rig is not an exception.


Here is what I really got:

CPU:  Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz (still subject to change, depending on special offers at time of purchase)

GPU: GeForce GTX 660 Ti WindForce 2X OC Edition

RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz
 
HDD: Samsung HD501LJ(my old HDD from 2008)
 
Motherboard: ASUS P8H77-V LE
 
PSU: Cooler Master GX 650 W

Case: Cooler Master CM 690 II V2


I would like to know the opinion of my dear buddies. You can expect a new blog post with tons of pictures of my beautiful rig and of me, finally holding the most beautiful GPU ever: GeForce GTX 660 Ti. It's gonna be an awesome experience!


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MaiMpt
02:02 Oct-07-2012

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I would put a slightly less powerfull processor, like a i5 3550/70k or a i5 2500k, and put that money on a good gpu, like a gtx 670 or 7970. the rest is ok, but with that processor and that gpu you will regret (only in a couple of months) to not have spent that few bucks in a better gpu.
I bought a gtx 670 windforce for 350€, it costs a lot but... in the end of the day im happy i can max out every game i play with AA on max and good fps.<br
MaiMpt
02:05 Oct-07-2012

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think about it man... i only said that because im finishing building mine and im very happy with it. im missing the watercolling and the case xD, its all inside a little space in my secrataire xD
Mazasrb
02:08 Oct-07-2012

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It's too late for advices now,It was a while since Pip started to enjoy his sweet rig ;)
To regret? His rig is far from regretting, GTX660Ti isn't good enough?
GTX 670 is only 6-10% better than 660Ti.
MaiMpt
18:19 Oct-07-2012

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Ups sorry didnt saw that. I was only saying that because he has very powerfull processor, and if he reduces on that he could buy a greater gpu...
Mazasrb
18:26 Oct-07-2012

Yeah good point, i would buy 3570K and 7970 or equal Nvidia.
Aakarsh23
04:36 Aug-24-2012

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Bloody hell, gtx 660 ti and gtx 670 are almost priced the same over here (and highly too).....
tzzsmk
10:41 Aug-26-2012

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OMG OMG, GTX660Ti finally for sale in my country!!!:Đ
*it costs about 3/4 of GTX670
Aakarsh23
10:53 Aug-26-2012

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Damn they say the gtx 660 ti is priced 300$ but when you look at the price over here and convert it to dollars its nearly 510$.I so hate when things get way overpriced over here.Was looking forward to this card but now all hope is lost. :/
tzzsmk
11:02 Aug-26-2012

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almost same here, I think I'll go for 650Ti;
660Ti costs around 400$ here...
Aakarsh23
11:05 Aug-26-2012

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Yeah I will be (and again) looking forward to 650Ti...
Tero
13:56 Aug-27-2012

It's 290€ ($360/£230) for the OC version here in Finland... :/
tzzsmk
14:00 Aug-27-2012

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or maybe I'll go for fanless HD7750:)
Tero
19:34 Aug-27-2012

Fanless? Nobody likes it? :D :D
(Damn I'm being funny today)
Raystlyn
19:38 Aug-27-2012

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You are on fire
Mazasrb
19:56 Aug-27-2012

Funless LOL :D
alt639
20:03 Aug-27-2012

Tero: Marginally funny, I've seen better from you. Also, the most expensive 660 Ti here is $330, the most expensive 7870 is $280 :D
Mazasrb
20:14 Aug-27-2012

And 7870 = better value.
Maybe Phunless sounds better :D
Raystlyn
20:15 Aug-27-2012

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You just can't let it go Milan haha ;)
Mazasrb
20:16 Aug-27-2012

No way dude :D
Adnan1998
21:38 Aug-27-2012

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Hahahahaa. Tero reminds me of Barney Stinson and his Words.
tzzsmk
21:39 Aug-27-2012

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ROFL @@@@ :Đ
Adnan1998
21:43 Aug-27-2012

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:D :D
Mazasrb
22:05 Aug-27-2012

Dat facial expression :D
Adnan1998
22:07 Aug-27-2012

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Yup.Epic! :D
Aakarsh23
04:09 Aug-28-2012

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Ha ha ha...
Adnan1998
01:37 Aug-24-2012

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Hey mom,isn't this the case Mark told you to buy,and you said it's ugly.Or was it the other case? :D
Anyway,this rig is awesome.It actually doesn't matter what the case looks like,as long as it's a beast inside.Now enjoy! :D
Aakarsh23
13:50 Aug-24-2012

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Intel inside ;)
Tero
03:08 Aug-26-2012

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Amen, the case doesn't really matter ;)
Mazasrb
03:11 Aug-26-2012

'Amen' that looks like a prayer :D
Raystlyn
04:56 Aug-26-2012

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Kinda, have you heard "Amen to that?" don't get mad at me if you have lol, since it's a common expression on the english language ;D
Adnan1998
11:04 Aug-26-2012

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:D :D
alt639
18:00 Aug-26-2012

Premise of the statement is false, Tero is heathen-born :D
Mazasrb
19:13 Aug-26-2012

Ray he didn't say "Amen do that".May Tero bee among us all,Amen :)
Mazasrb
14:38 Aug-27-2012

You went to the dark side :Z
Raystlyn
14:42 Aug-27-2012

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I'm agnostic :p
Aakarsh23
14:44 Aug-27-2012

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Beware the alien, the mutant, the heretic.
Corona
10:16 Aug-23-2012

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Best case ever! That is the case I'll be using. :D
Aakarsh23
04:34 Aug-24-2012

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Thats two of us, ;)
express1337
21:41 Aug-22-2012

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Great rig Pip!
Mark
12:13 Aug-22-2012

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That case looks familiar; ugly, isn't it, Pip? ;D

Still great, including the HDD that should also fit in!
cham0d
23:54 Aug-19-2012

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Hmm... Looks good to me. :D congratulations on the new build. :D
Pip
15:29 Aug-20-2012

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Thanks lil' chamod!
cham0d
19:47 Aug-20-2012

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You're welcome, but you must buy it on my birth day! :P So you'll remember me somehow. ;)
Pip
23:02 Aug-20-2012

It's already bought and it will actually arrive between 22 and 23 of August lol
cham0d
23:14 Aug-20-2012

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Yaaaaay! Right on my birthday! lol Write my name on your rig with paint to remember me. xD
alt639
23:16 Aug-20-2012

Something tells me he may not want to do that :D
cham0d
23:27 Aug-20-2012

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The case seems to only in an one colour, so adding more colours in to it will make it beautiful as a rainbow! Your 660 Ti will appreciate it. :P
alt639
23:30 Aug-20-2012

Why would you tempt me by saying rainbow? Now I can only think of one thing, but I shant post it, it has been posted too many times before :D
Raystlyn
23:35 Aug-20-2012

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Do I hear a pony?
alt639
23:39 Aug-20-2012

No, why would you think that? Who said ponies? What?
Mazasrb
11:34 Aug-22-2012

He meant to say about ponies mentioned in Tero's Kitty headphones discussion :D
Pip
11:24 Aug-21-2012

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I'd rather kiss a zombie!
cham0d
13:40 Aug-21-2012

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Resident Evil Disease? :O
Raystlyn
20:44 Aug-21-2012

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Nice pwn
Pip
21:13 Aug-21-2012

All the ways lead to tero!
cham0d
21:18 Aug-21-2012

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GeForce GTX 660 T(ero)i - I Agree Pip. :D
cham0d
22:52 Aug-21-2012

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Yep everything! Int(ero)l, Bat(ero)tlefield 3 :O, Resident(ero) Evil. :O If zombies existed they will slam my head in to my keyboard feiuacbdjuicosnuioebmpa
tzzsmk
08:57 Aug-22-2012

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Game Debatero
Raystlyn
12:18 Aug-22-2012

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Debatero makes sense in my language, is the one who debate :P
saviour
12:20 Aug-22-2012

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Ahahahaha :D
Tero
19:31 Aug-23-2012

Ahahahahahha :D
tzzsmk: You deserve a medal :D
My head slam: yt6hf7u6tguh
Mazasrb
19:36 Aug-23-2012

Teror Marsu.
Asus Marsu III. :E)
cham0d
19:49 Aug-23-2012

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Zombie was the person who've slammed my head in to the keyboard. ;)
tzzsmk
20:58 Aug-23-2012

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@Tero hahaa, glad you like it :Đ
Adnan1998
01:39 Aug-24-2012

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C'mon guys,Tero isn't that powerfull.If he was,he would have come now and smash my head to my keybigrjiogneroiojojhoiwejoijgheio
Mazasrb
01:51 Aug-24-2012

Chuck Norris joke right :D
Tero
03:09 Aug-26-2012

Owned ;)
Adnan1998
17:58 Aug-26-2012

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Yeah,Chuck Norris joke.But,i still prefer Bruce Lee . :D
tzzsmk
18:01 Aug-26-2012

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my favourite ChuckNorris joke:
Chuck Norris burned the chemical table of elements, he only acknowledges the element of surprise...
Raystlyn
23:37 Aug-19-2012

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Well if I were you I would be dying to get it already :D Congrats on the upgrade :P
Pip
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Thanks buddy and yes I am dying!
tzzsmk
21:37 Aug-19-2012

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but you haven't it yet, am I right?:)
Pip
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I'll have it in my hands before friday :D
Amekdala
00:55 Aug-20-2012

Which will be your first game you will install and play on your new rig? :)
Mazasrb
01:29 Aug-20-2012

3D Sex Villa maybe... ;p
tzzsmk
07:58 Aug-20-2012

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haha @Maza :Đ
Aakarsh23
14:45 Aug-19-2012

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Hmmm this is the same case I am looking forward to when I start building mine...
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