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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: $1268.85 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-26 20:46 EST-0500) Last edited by Shogun; 11-26-2013 at 07:47 PM.. |
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03-01-2014, 01:28 PM | #346 | |
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03-01-2014, 01:35 PM | #347 | |
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As I said before, its a GREAT value build. When you start going to an 8320 and doubling the GPUs, higher PSU, and mobo, yes, its going to get more performance, but your dollar per FPS value is going to take a shit~ hell, he may want more FPS and not care about the value, I know my main PC sure has a shitty value but is high powered. |
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03-01-2014, 01:43 PM | #348 | |
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Now R9290X, it is awesome but yeah shitty Cost/Value ration for sure. |
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03-01-2014, 04:39 PM | #349 |
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Starting to order my parts. Got my 6300 CPU, HDD, Rosewill M Line, and My RAM. Right now, the G Skill Ripsaw is 10% off on Newegg until March 6. Unfortunately, I am having a hard time finding any Radeon products I want around the 200$ range, and might be forced to settle for a 750 ti/660 GTX range.
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03-01-2014, 05:55 PM | #350 | |
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7870. It's what I plan to go with |
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03-01-2014, 06:57 PM | #351 | |
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I was gonna say if you are hell bent on getting an AMD card for around 200 then you should get the r9 270... and thats when I went to go link one and saw their new and outstanding price of $284. If you have to "settle" for nvidia, then the 660 > 750ti. |
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03-01-2014, 08:27 PM | #352 | |
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03-01-2014, 09:46 PM | #354 | |
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I got a 770 that can handle any game or is that sor online gaming?
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03-01-2014, 09:52 PM | #355 | |
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I dont advocate SLI unless you are like me, and never satisfied. I am seriously considering picking up another 780~ Because no, a 770 will not handle any game you throw at it, on max settings at an at least 60 fps. That really has more to do with the games than the GPU, because the GPU itself is plenty badass. For the aforementioned build it was set up right from the get go (single GPU). With only a little deviation in what GPU he would get. Also, be sure to check EVGA B stock and www.reddit.com/r/hardwareswap . I have bought and sold several items with no problems. (660 3gb just brought 160 bucks etc) You can even put a want ad like 'best GPU for 200 bucks' and let the offers roll in. Also www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales |
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03-04-2014, 03:10 PM | #356 |
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Slamming good deal today on Newegg for a 500w Corsair CX power supply. It's 29.99 after 20$ MIR. You have to receive their email deals to see it.
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Newegg sucks.
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Heyyy you guuuuuuys
What are the advantages, of any, over dual Xeons vs a single i7 chip? Right now I'm looking at either a system with an i4930k or dual e5-2650 v2s System will be used for editing 1080p video in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Last edited by Hammock Parties; 03-19-2014 at 07:37 AM.. |
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