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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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12-16-2015, 04:55 PM | #616 |
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Whoever was asking in the first place, ignore the last 50 posts in this thread. Just buy a $3000 PC like me and you'll be set for a whole year at least before you need to upgrade.
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12-19-2015, 02:14 PM | #617 |
Oh yeah..... you like that
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I have had great luck with that on ebay. I have bought many coming off lease for my parents or the family business. The windows key alone is worth it. I have only had one DOA so far but it was an easy return with ebays guarantee. I am not sure if it would work as well for what your saying but i wouldnt be surprised.
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09-29-2016, 02:55 AM | #618 |
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all in one pc for the 14 year old...
he wants a desktop, but wouldnt use half of it. its for gaming, more so steam. i cant justify a 1200 desktop.
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09-29-2016, 01:49 PM | #619 | |
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Its a laptop in a media center case. For that money you could build an actually decent desktop. |
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09-29-2016, 01:54 PM | #620 | |
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that said, this was the type of info i was looking for. had never seen a product like this. to boot, it was adverted as a gaming 'console'. cheers |
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09-29-2016, 02:02 PM | #621 | |
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And Aussie dollars yea everything is way overpriced there even when looking at conversion rate. |
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09-29-2016, 02:19 PM | #622 | |
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am just getting hung up on the fact we need a new roof and everyone thinks they need a new pc or phone. sooner or later im gonna throw the gauntlet down. probably about a week after the last kid moves out. if i have to stop drinking my beers just to get a new roof, im gonna be pissed (ya see that ). |
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10-01-2016, 12:10 AM | #623 | |
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that said, hes got some retread parts hes going to help us build the boy a pc, without leapfrogging the older brothers pc tech. |
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10-01-2016, 09:52 AM | #624 | |
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10-13-2016, 09:58 PM | #625 |
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okay, so just got back from penrith, and arc computers
ended up getting a complete build for 800 bucks. our pc friend bundled the pieces we needed on paper, and off we went. this satisfies all requirements: this is our boys birthday/christmas gift. i am happy his pc is not better than the older boys, and was under a 1000. if you want, i can post the component list later. plus while i was down there, i got me my bags of hickory chunks. so its a win win. |
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10-13-2016, 10:12 PM | #626 | |
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Good deal man, now both you and him can shitpost with the best of them! |
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10-15-2016, 04:59 PM | #627 |
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I just upgraded my rig with an 1080 MSI seahawk took out the 660 ti .Running gears of war 4 with all the candy turned up this weekend, (The game came with the card).Cant wait to play bf 1 next week.
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10-15-2016, 05:44 PM | #628 |
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10-15-2016, 06:11 PM | #629 |
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10-15-2016, 08:49 PM | #630 |
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nice, whats it paired with?
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