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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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11-24-2013, 03:48 PM | #31 | |
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SSD is a luxury item. It's your money and computer but I'd drop the SSD and get it later, reduce the ram because because 16GB is pretty overkill for gaming, especially when you are only buying 2 sticks with an option to upgrade to 32GB (which will never be needed for the life of this computer for gaming), and take the money saved to get a better PSU. |
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11-24-2013, 03:57 PM | #32 |
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Gotcha. I'll take all of that into consideration. I have about another month before I'm able to do this, so lots of tweaking and changes can happen between now and then.
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11-24-2013, 04:07 PM | #33 |
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A $1K budget with Black Friday and Cyber Monday looming. You can get whatever you want. Don't listen to these people.
Actually dude you want waaay too much. Get a cheaper GPU, a 3rd gen i7 would be less than a 4th gen i5. You really need to think cheaper and upgrade later. You can get an HD Radeon 7770 for $100 which is fine. 16 GB is way too much. 8 is adequate. You're aiming too high. Leave yourself room in the budget. |
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11-24-2013, 04:13 PM | #34 | |
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You can cut that price down dramatically. 16 gigs of ram is just overkill right now, 8 should be plenty. Same thing with the video card. Go with a GTX660, which should be plenty but half the price: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=3938566&SID= You're spending a ridiculous amount on case fans. As for the Harddrive, why not a hybrid SSHD? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...81&ignorebbr=1 I'd chop that build to under 1k and save some money for some upgrades down the road instead. |
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11-24-2013, 04:15 PM | #35 | |
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11-24-2013, 04:19 PM | #36 |
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Suggesting a 3rd gen i7 is lol and your post wasn't even up when I started writing that one.
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11-24-2013, 04:25 PM | #37 | |
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Why in the world are 4th gen all in ones more if the processors themselves cost less than the 3rd gen? |
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11-24-2013, 04:27 PM | #38 |
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I am gathering that an I5 is better than the TOTL AMD chips.
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11-24-2013, 04:32 PM | #41 |
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120 or 240 gig SSD main OS drive with a large platter strorage drive is the way to go for speed/storage/cost imo
make sure you get a good big case so that you can just keep replacing/upgrading etc into the future.
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11-24-2013, 04:39 PM | #42 |
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http://www.cpubenchmark.net/singleThread.html AMD has really shit their pants since the Phenom era. As a rule, I never suggest using a stock cooler unless someone is trying to do the absolute cheapest build. But yeah, the wattage that the newer AMD chips need is just ridiculous. |
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11-24-2013, 05:57 PM | #44 |
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made some revisions upon reading some of your feedback. would love your opinions
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27Vfe Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27Vfe/by_merchant/ Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27Vfe/benchmarks/ CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($97.95 @ Amazon) Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 3GB Video Card ($223.98 @ Newegg) Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($20.10 @ B&H) Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg) Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.99 @ Amazon) Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.24 @ Amazon) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.99 @ NCIX US) Monitor: Gateway FHX2303LAbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon) Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($84.99 @ Amazon) Total: $1253.16 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-24 18:56 EST-0500)
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11-24-2013, 05:58 PM | #45 |
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got a bigger monitor for around $25 cheaper than the other one
downgraded the card (hopefully i dont see much dropoff?) bigger power supply added the hybrid SSD/HDD
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