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Old 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)
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Old 09-09-2014, 07:58 PM   #451
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Samsung 840 EVO 250 GB SSD for $110. Hurry! Just picked one up. My first SSD.

http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=301253780930
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Old 09-09-2014, 08:00 PM   #452
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Alright you a-holes convinced me, picked up this 250 GB SSD
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E3W1726?pldnSite=1

That's over $200 and the link in my last post is for $110 for the same item. Try to get a price match from Amazon.
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Old 09-09-2014, 08:02 PM   #453
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That's over $200 and the link in my last post is for $110 for the same item. Try to get a price match from Amazon.
??? that link says $119.
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Old 09-09-2014, 08:06 PM   #454
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Oh my bad. The 0 is right next to the 9 on my phone and I have fat fingers. Still a hell of a deal.

Edit: no, it's $110.
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Old 09-12-2014, 02:26 PM   #455
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Just bought a 780 and a new PSU (750W) I hope the PSU is good enough. Finally about to be able to run any game in Ultra.

I hope my i5-4690K doesn't bottleneck the 780.
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Old 09-12-2014, 02:46 PM   #456
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Just bought a 780 and a new PSU (750W) I hope the PSU is good enough. Finally about to be able to run any game in Ultra.

I hope my i5-4690K doesn't bottleneck the 780.
It will not, and your PSU willb e fine as long as its reputable brand.

And you cant run everything in Ultra :P
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Old 09-12-2014, 02:55 PM   #457
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Just bought a 780 and a new PSU (750W) I hope the PSU is good enough. Finally about to be able to run any game in Ultra.

I hope my i5-4690K doesn't bottleneck the 780.
Overclock it
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Old 09-12-2014, 02:59 PM   #458
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Over clock my CPU or GPU?

My CPU is over clocked from 3.6 to 4.0 and I have no idea how to over clock a GPU.
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Old 09-12-2014, 03:18 PM   #459
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I still want to build a rig simply to run MS Flight Simulator FSX. something powerful enough where I can fly it how it should be flown w/out fear of locking up the computer.

I want to do this very badly sooner than later. no idea what it would cost though.
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Old 09-12-2014, 03:25 PM   #460
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It will cost a lot. Those plane simulator machines are expensive from what I've read.
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well crap. that sucks.

I was hoping I could max out my value on like $600-800 budget or thereabouts.
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Over clock my CPU or GPU?

My CPU is over clocked from 3.6 to 4.0 and I have no idea how to over clock a GPU.
You should be able to push your CPU to 4.5 easily with a decent cooler, probably higher.

EVGA Precision and MSI Afterburner are utilities that can be used to tune Nvidia cards. Check the HardOCP forums for specific settings for you card.
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You should be able to push your CPU to 4.5 easily with a decent cooler, probably higher.



EVGA Precision and MSI Afterburner are utilities that can be used to tune Nvidia cards. Check the HardOCP forums for specific settings for you card.

I OC'd it to 4.4 when I first got It and got BSOD so I'm just playing it safe.
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You prob wont need to OC GPU unless you just want to push it. I can walk you through it on teamspeak and it can be done in real time. Very easy.

Which 780 did you get?

And don't worry about your CPU, nothing is maxing it out except games that run like shit no matter what you do. (aka DayZ)
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You prob wont need to OC GPU unless you just want to push it. I can walk you through it on teamspeak and it can be done in real time. Very easy.



Which 780 did you get?



And don't worry about your CPU, nothing is maxing it out except games that run like shit no matter what you do. (aka DayZ)

Should be here Sunday.

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