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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 01-16-2014, 10:02 PM   #241
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Old 01-16-2014, 10:04 PM   #242
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Try running DayZ SA on 1080p at ultra with a single card. I custom overclocked my 780 to levels beyond what magazines did to best Titan scores. This is paired with 16 gigs of nice ram, a huge OCed 3930k, water cooling, game installed on a very fast SSD. etc.

I get 30 fps in cities at 1080p. when I go up to 1440 I know im going to be dissapointed by basically the most powerful card out right now (780TI is marginally faster)

Im just saying, IF you wanted to be that guy. Im answering his hypothetical question, becuase i'm that guy that a single card isnt going to cut it for.

Not to mention, when the time comes and he wants to SLI his single 760 to 770, prices will have already dropped dramatically from where they stand even now.
Okay sure, if you're a proper enthusiast like yourself who absolutely feels the need to max every game as much as possible, but even then (well OUTSIDE of the fact that the ARMA2/3 engine being a huge unoptimized pile of steaming shit... which is a really big factor here), it's not like you need to be absolutely maxing the game to enjoy it. The marginal difference here versus the marginal cost (again, well understood for the min/maxers like yourself) is very steep. 1280x1024 at high with a single mid range card like a 6870 or whatever? No problem.
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Old 01-16-2014, 10:05 PM   #243
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Okay sure, if you're a proper enthusiast like yourself who absolutely feels the need to max every game as much as possible, but even then (well OUTSIDE of the fact that the ARMA2/3 engine being a huge unoptimized pile of steaming shit... which is a really big factor here), it's not like you need to be absolutely maxing the game to enjoy it. The marginal difference here versus the marginal cost (again, well understood for the min/maxers like yourself) is very steep. 1280x1024 at high with a single mid range card like a 6870 or whatever? No problem.
Agreed.
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Old 01-17-2014, 11:14 AM   #244
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Old 01-17-2014, 12:19 PM   #245
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I'm never a fan of buying "superclocked" cards. You are spending more for the same card, but it just comes with a slightly higher manufacture OC, something you can easily do yourself for free.

EDIT: Then again, when the superclocked card is the same price as the regular (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DHW4HXY/...=dradisplay-20), no point in getting the regular.
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I'm never a fan of buying "superclocked" cards. You are spending more for the same card, but it just comes with a slightly higher manufacture OC, something you can easily do yourself for free.

EDIT: Then again, when the superclocked card is the same price as the regular (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DHW4HXY/...=dradisplay-20), no point in getting the regular.
My thoughts exactly. You can also be sure that the superclocked card has been binned accordingly.
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I will get the card and PS in Monday or Tuesday. The Dayz standalone runs kind of shitty right now, so I will hold-off until I have installed the gear.
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Old 01-17-2014, 05:44 PM   #252
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Alright guys, how did I do?

Dell Inspiron 660

I5-3340 $409
1TB 7200 HD
16 GB 1600mhz DDR3 Ram
Win 7 Pro 64 bit
DVD Drive

EVGA 750 Watt PSU $54
EVGA GTX 760 SC $249

I already own a decent monitor.


$712 Total.
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Wait, Was the i5-3340 $409 or all 5 of those things combined $409? Because the CPU is only $195 on newegg.
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Wait, Was the i5-3340 $409 or all 5 of those things combined $409? Because the CPU is only $195 on newegg.
Ya, I got the Dell Inspiron 660 on sale right before Christmas for an insane deal.

The entire computer was for $419 (whoops)plus 30 tax, so I guess it was a little more.

No monitor, of course.
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INSPIRON 660
3rd Generation Intel Core i5-3340 processor (6M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz)
16GB DDR3 SDRAM, 1600MHZ
Dell KB113 USB Wired Entry Keyboard, US-English
Integrated Intel HD Graphics
Dell SRV Software 1506
1TB Hard Drive, 3.5", 7200rpm, SATA
Inspiron 660 Chassis, MT, Black w/8:1 media card reader
Black Bezel
Windows 7 Professional 64 bit, English,
Dell USB Optical Mouse MS111
Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Document Reader Included
DVD+/-RW Tray Load Drive, 16X, SATA
Integrated 5.1
No Speaker Requested
Dell DW1506 (802.11 b/g/n) WLAN half mini-Card
US Power Cord
Documents, Inspiron 660, English
Placemat,Inspiron,660,Global,WIN8
Shipping material for DAO, Inspiron 660
McAfee Live Safe 12 Month Subscription
Additional Software
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Software: Microsoft Office 2013 Trial, MUI
Dell Limited Hardware Warranty, Initial Year
Dell Limited Hardware Warranty Plus In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis, Initial Year
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Warranty Support, Initial Year
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Correction $419 +30 tax.
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