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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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01-12-2014, 01:15 PM | #211 |
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can be fixed relatively cheaply. Which dell is it? You can likely modify the case to be quite good airflow wise
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01-12-2014, 01:29 PM | #212 |
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Yo, thinking of getting a dual Xeon system built for me by someone pretty soon.
Any good sites for this? So far just avadirect piqued interest. |
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01-12-2014, 01:44 PM | #213 |
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I'm not sure if its a good or bad thing that I can't understand any of the lingo used in this thread.
If you want a gaming system, what are the advantages of spending 800 on PC based system over spending 400 on a ps4? |
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01-12-2014, 01:46 PM | #214 |
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01-12-2014, 01:49 PM | #215 |
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See the console v PC thread. It has more arguments, videos, pics etc to explain all of the reasons why~
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01-12-2014, 01:51 PM | #216 | |
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01-12-2014, 02:09 PM | #217 |
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I'm looking for a full system, not just a chip.
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01-12-2014, 07:02 PM | #218 |
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Marcellus paid up, eh?
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01-12-2014, 07:05 PM | #219 |
Oh yeah..... you like that
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So my GPU came with 3 free games. 2 of them with Uplay. What a clunky piece of shit that is. "Got a game that is fully controller compatible? **** you, get that mouse out to click play in Uplay. Wanna exit, well here is a prompt from Uplay that must be clicked out of to do anything else." I have been waiting for Rayman Legends to go less than $10. But **** it. It has Uplay, so I found a download that removes all the Uplay bullshit. Works great with my controller and Rom Browser.
Guess I will be giving Steam all my money from now on.
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01-12-2014, 07:10 PM | #221 |
Oh yeah..... you like that
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Yeah, that was one of my free games. The other was Splinter Cell Blacklist. I have been spending more time patching it than playing it. "Got multiple patches? Welp you're not going anywhere, we download and install one at a time. Oh, its gonna look like you have to manually close this download prompt. Don't because that cancels the patch. It will take you 3 times to figure that out. Once again, **** you."
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01-12-2014, 07:11 PM | #222 |
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01-13-2014, 07:04 AM | #223 |
Oh yeah..... you like that
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Damn, I had no idea it was so easy to emulate Wii games. Now I need another Hard Drive to fit all of those games. When I get everything set up, I should have all PS2, GC and Wii games on my PC.
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01-13-2014, 01:47 PM | #224 |
Oh yeah..... you like that
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http://kotaku.com/fans-are-making-th...ame-1499842025
I grew up playing the Tony Hawk games. I cannot wait to try this. Add another point to having a gaming PC: MODS!
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01-16-2014, 07:17 PM | #225 |
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I am looking at a Zotac GTX 760 for $238. They are offering Assassin Creed 4 for free with purchase. Is Assassin Creed 4 for PC any good?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814500306 I just purchased an EVGA 750 watt power supply for $54 (84 minus $30 rebate) for the future in case I want to double up on power cards. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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