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11-24-2013, 01:27 PM | |
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Help building my first gaming rig
The PC vs Console thread really got me going (although, I've been wanting to do this for some time) I want to build a nice gaming rig that I can use to play some PC exclusives on as well as not having to worry about it being slow as hell compared to my POS laptop.
What I want - 1. Must be able to run graphics at med/high settings. (770 card?) 2. I'd like to have good storage for movies/music (I don't know the advantages/differences of an SSD/HDD. 3. I'd like to have an HDMI port so I can move it into my living room on the big screen. 4. I do need a monitor. Undecided whether or not I want to run a dual/tri monitor setup yet. 5. I still burn CD's and Dvds. Will need a drive that supports both. 6. 8 GB of Ram at least with options to upgrade to 16gb in the future. To sum It up I want a Rig that can do it all with little to no issues speed wise. I have a budget of around $1000, which is pretty flexible. I also like pretty things. So I'm not afraid to spend a little more on a nicer case. Am a big fan of the Cooler Master Stryker case, I love the cases with the windows in the side with LEDS. If anybody would like to help me I would greatly appreciate it. I just want to be apart of the PC master race. EDIT: This is build I am going with, unless I find good deals on better components. PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/287w2 Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/287w2/by_merchant/ Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/287w2/benchmarks/ CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($312.99 @ B&H) Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg) Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon) Total: $1268.85 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-26 20:46 EST-0500) Last edited by Shogun; 11-26-2013 at 07:47 PM.. |
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04-25-2014, 07:59 AM | #391 | |
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Well it depends. Some mobos come with the USB 3 ports themselves that you just run and fill a drive bay with. That's the way my Asrock extreme 6 is. But, that one may not be. If it does not come with one of these you can always add it. Again, my asrock mobo came with one. I also didn't add an aftermarket air cooler to the setup. But, since your not ocing your likely fine. |
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04-25-2014, 02:38 PM | #392 |
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My current computer has an ASUS Z87-Pro and my case is a CM 690 II from the pre USB 3.0 era.
I simply don't care enough to spend the extra money on one of those bay adapters the reroute the back panel USB 3.0 to the front. I just plugged the front ports into the USB 2.0 slots and I've never felt like I needed to go out and get USB 3.0. Real world speed increase from 2 to 3 is what? Double to triple? I really only use the front USB ports for transferring word documents, pictures, etc. onto a flash drive. Not worth it to me to buy an adapter or new case. Unless you have an external hard drive for storing big items then I wouldnt worry about it. Even then, if your hard drive doesn't support USB 3.0 you wont be getting that increase in speed. Last edited by jd1020; 04-25-2014 at 02:55 PM.. |
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04-25-2014, 03:25 PM | #393 |
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That's a nice build Hometeam put together.
If you could stretch the budget a little upgrading the Power Supply and moving to a GTX-770 would be real nice upgrade, you would definitely see a Performance boost. |
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04-25-2014, 03:29 PM | #394 |
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If you can get to a MicroCenter this is damn good deal.
http://cart.microcenter.com/cart.asp...icrocenter.com |
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04-25-2014, 03:32 PM | #395 | |
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04-25-2014, 03:36 PM | #396 |
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Yeah is super cheap.
My copy pasta was broken, try this. http://cart.microcenter.com/cart.asp...icrocenter.com |
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04-25-2014, 03:38 PM | #397 | |
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04-30-2014, 06:46 PM | #399 |
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Just got this email, actually looks like a good deal.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...2&sku=B69-1760 |
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04-30-2014, 08:12 PM | #401 |
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thats a decent deal, but is missing HDD/SSD/GPU so when you add those in it looks less attractive as compared to a microcenter+pcpartpicker build
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No GPU in that rig, but tacking one on might not be bad, at a glance. I haven't heard of that memory brand either, and cheap RAM can be a bad deal. When all is said and done, I prefer to buy all my components individually and piece mine together.
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05-01-2014, 04:31 PM | #405 |
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I just build the following about 2 months ago. Great rig. I spent less because I waited for deals, but I included prices. Total here is like 898.... I paid like 750 with Windows 8.1, so wait for the sales...
Corsair CX600 Power Supply - 69.99 PNY XLR8 SSD 120 GB - 74.99 Sapphire Dual-X OC Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-Bit - 199.99 Cooler Master HAF 912 High Air Flow Mid Tower - 59.99 Intel Core i5-4570 Haswell 3.2 GHz CPU - 199.99 Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200 RPM 16 MB Cache HD - 54.99 ASUS Z87-A LGA 1150 USB 3.0 ATX MB - 139.99 G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2133 Memory - 80.99 Cooler Master Sleeve Bearing 120 mm Silent Fan 4 pack - 16.99 |
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