Computer Specs, Since the frying from local shop.

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So, my local Milwaukee Pc shop managed to fry my old stock computer (minus a few rather expensive parts) and are now replacing the parts with higher end parts, so long as I pay the difference for the upgrades, which means cheap high end parts for me :D.

I just want to get peoples opinions on what my new computer stats are going to be, take note Im not rich and work a terrible temp job to afford all my new fancy things.

Monitors:
Acer 23" 1080p (dont know model number)
AOC 23" 1080p (dont know model number)

Case Hardware:
Intel Core i7-3770K @ 3.5 Ghz (http://tinyurl.com/6nyfmle) (Replaced Part)
MSI Z77A-G43 Motherboard (http://tinyurl.com/c2j7662) (Replaced Part)
Galaxy Nvidia GTX 680 (http://tinyurl.com/9j6qgz7)
16 GB Corsair Vengance Pro RAM (http://tinyurl.com/mjc5lbe)
Stock HPE Seagate 1TB harddrive
Stock CD/DVD Drive
Cooler Master Extreme Plus 600w (Replaced Part)

Case:
Corsair 400R (http://tinyurl.com/mr86p88)

The 2 things I want to change is getting a 1 TB Velociraptor harddrive and a Corsair PSU, as Ive seen a lot of negative reviews with the cooler master.

The Replaced Parts:
2nd Gen i7 2600 @ 3.4 Ghz (Stock Part)
Pegatron 2AC2 Motherboard (Stock Part)
Corsair 600w PSU
 
I wouldn`t pay a penny extra, if they wrecked a load of your hardware they owe you compensation as well as replacement.
 
^---What he said, I understand you're trying to be a good guy, but look what they did to your system. They should replace the parts free of charge and maybe even throw in a little extra memory or something else in the system to satisfy you. They're taking advantage of you. Don't pay any bench fees either if they want you to buy any parts from them again later on down the road, or want any of your friends coming in there. The bad thing is if you have already agreed with them to pay the difference then you messed up.
 
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It sounds like maybe they did offer that, but the OP wants them to do this instead. Get a 4670K, not a 3770K. Get a Z87 UD3H, and a 780 or 770. Other then that it looks good.
 
CorruptHawkeyez said:
^---What he said, I understand you're trying to be a good guy, but look what they did to your system. They should replace the parts free of charge and maybe even throw in a little extra memory or something else in the system to satisfy you. They're taking advantage of you. Don't pay any bench fees either if they want you to buy any parts from them again later on down the road, or want any of your friends coming in there. The bad thing is if you have already agreed with them to pay the difference then you messed up.
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Im not paying any repair fees, thats all them.

They are paying for the value of my original parts along with any shipping fees.

All im paying is the difference between parts and thats it.
 
PCunicorn said:
It sounds like maybe they did offer that, but the OP wants them to do this instead. Get a 4670K, not a 3770K. Get a Z87 UD3H, and a 780 or 770. Other then that it looks good.
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The motherboard happened first, and i think the 4670k doesnt use the 1155 socket. Im not sure I havent looked.
 
PCunicorn said:
You are correct, it uses LGA 1150. That's why I recommended the Z87 UD3H.
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You also mentioned getting a 780, I recently got the 680 during tax refund this year.
Ill probably just stick with my 680 and get a 2nd next year tax refund and SLI it.
I have a spare mobo that can fit both puppies on.

If they do somehow manage to fry my 680 though, I may just get a 780.
This one to be exact (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162142)
 
OK, didn't know that. However a 780 will beat 2 680s in SLI. And I really, really want a Hall of Fame card myself :D why did you bring your PC to this shop?
 
PCunicorn said:
OK, didn't know that. However a 780 will beat 2 680s in SLI. And I really, really want a Hall of Fame card myself :D why did you bring your PC to this shop?
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Get ready for a loooong story:

I got a new case, found out I couldnt move my motherboard over till I got a new one. So I ordered a new motherboard, I moved my components back into its original case for the meantime but once all hooked up the way I had it, it wouldnt start.

I took it to the local shop and learned that the 8 pin plug could split into a 4 pin plug which was necessary for the motherboard, I was using a 6 pin previously which to their surprise worked just fine before the problem. (its how it was hooked up for almost a year as thats when I updated the PSU and graphics card)

They hooked it up to their own psu and got it to start, they then proceeded to hook my motherboard the way I had it, instead of the right way, they got it to start up but what caused it to get fried was when 1 of the workers touched the cord supplying power to the board while it was on. He jiggled it and sparks flew.

It was a good thing they disconnected my graphics card and harddrive before hand or I would of been even more pissed.

I learned an important lesson (8 pins break into 4 pins), and they learned how to fry my mobo, psu, 1 ram stick, and the processor with a flick of a finger.

They didnt teach me about the pin thing till AFTER they fried it.

They managed to get it turned on with their psu (the fans spun) and sent me home with a new psu and basic ram. I hooked everything back up and turned the power on and all the fans on everything spun for a split second, thus discovering my mobo was dead.

I emailed a complaint to them and they said to bring it in and they would test it, I then gave them the bad pc and they were going to test it and hang onto it overnight. Few hours pass and they call me up saying my mobo is dead and offered to replace it, I picked a higher grade one, so I have to pay the difference ($50, The new board was like $120), then they told me to bring in the new case and parts and they would hook it all up and make sure its running, which I gave them, and was going to be overnight to do, as I had to get to work the second I dropped off the case.

They called me just recently and told me they were having troubles with the processor and the bios (I think thats what they said), and said my processor must be dead as well, So I had them upgrade it to a i7 3770k, with the difference being about $150 for that.

They ordered the part last night and now I am eagerly awaiting for it to be finished. I have been without a decent pc for a week now and I think im going through some sort of withdrawal right now.

Also, I would like to note this was the first time ever that I opened up a pc and took it fully apart, thus why I didnt know about the PSU and pins being splittable. I can tell you I definitely know how to assemble a pc completely now though lol.

So anyways I now have a spare motherboard, but I also have a few other components lying around, and have a few people that might be interested in me making them a new computer, provided they pay for the rest of the parts and some for the parts I have.

All in all I would say it was a pretty positive learning experience, I also got to rid myself of burnt parts, and get better/new ones for cheap!
 
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