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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 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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Old 12-19-2015, 02:14 PM   #617
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Do what i did and find a cheap business class PC off craigslist.
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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Old 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.

advice on this product:

http://www.arc.com.au/product/57884

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Old 09-29-2016, 01:49 PM   #619
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he wants a desktop, but wouldnt use half of it. its for gaming, more so steam. i cant justify a 1200 desktop.

advice on this product:

http://www.arc.com.au/product/57884

.. whats he going to game on it? Solitaire? That thing is going to be a turd on any game. And when I mean a turd, I mean a frustratingly slow POS on games that it can run, which will be a far shorter list than games that wouldnt even begin to run on it.

Its a laptop in a media center case.

For that money you could build an actually decent desktop.
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Old 09-29-2016, 01:54 PM   #620
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.. whats he going to game on it? Solitaire? That thing is going to be a turd on any game. And when I mean a turd, I mean a frustratingly slow POS on games that it can run, which will be a far shorter list than games that wouldnt even begin to run on it.

Its a laptop in a media center case.

For that money you could build an actually decent desktop.
aussie dollars.

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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Old 09-29-2016, 02:02 PM   #621
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aussie dollars.

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
Oh hell no. Its a mobile processor/ram/motherboard etc.. as I said, essentially a laptop in a form factor desktop case.

And Aussie dollars yea everything is way overpriced there even when looking at conversion rate.
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Old 09-29-2016, 02:19 PM   #622
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Oh hell no. Its a mobile processor/ram/motherboard etc.. as I said, essentially a laptop in a form factor desktop case.

And Aussie dollars yea everything is way overpriced there even when looking at conversion rate.
we have built our last three desktops (all from arc pc's), all work great, and i am probably overblowing the 1200, but i know it wont be cheap. just happened to notice this product under the all in one settings.

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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Old 10-01-2016, 12:10 AM   #623
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.. whats he going to game on it? Solitaire? That thing is going to be a turd on any game. And when I mean a turd, I mean a frustratingly slow POS on games that it can run, which will be a far shorter list than games that wouldnt even begin to run on it.

Its a laptop in a media center case.

For that money you could build an actually decent desktop.
sorry for the requote, but a mate of ours came by, same guy that helps us build our pc's (i have backed off custom builds the last three years as all i do pc wise is basics) and he said the same thing: that product is shit.

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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Old 10-01-2016, 09:52 AM   #624
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sorry for the requote, but a mate of ours came by, same guy that helps us build our pc's (i have backed off custom builds the last three years as all i do pc wise is basics) and he said the same thing: that product is shit.

that said, hes got some retread parts hes going to help us build the boy a pc, without leapfrogging the older brothers pc tech.
Thats the spirit!
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Old 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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Old 10-13-2016, 10:12 PM   #626
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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.


Good deal man, now both you and him can shitpost with the best of them!
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Old 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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Old 10-15-2016, 05:44 PM   #628
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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.

Congrats on the new baby!
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Old 10-15-2016, 06:11 PM   #629
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Congrats on the new baby!
Indeed it is a beast mode card , thx . I got a new monitor too Running games at 100 HZ is a lot more fluid and satisfying than 60Hz was. Just got back to the PC master race after a long xbox one run.
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