Computers Help building my first gaming rig - Page 25

**Shogun** · 07:47 PM

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)

TheUte · 03-19-2014, 09:07 AM

You need to run Win 7 pro or a server based OS for dual procs.

Benchmark wise its really close. Add in price and its not even close $600 vs $1100.

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Xeon-E...-Core-i7-4930K

**notorious** · 04-15-2014, 10:11 AM

My 760 GTX card is about to arrive at EVGA to get repaired, and I happened to notice they have a "Step Up" program in which can trade my current card in for full value towards a better card.

A 780 would be another $250, and the 770 would be another $100.

What do you guys think?

ragedogg69 · 04-15-2014, 10:49 AM

I have a 770 and I am very happy with it. Play most games maxed out at 1080p.

**hometeam** · 04-15-2014, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notorious

My 760 GTX card is about to arrive at EVGA to get repaired, and I happened to notice they have a "Step Up" program in which can trade my current card in for full value towards a better card.

A 780 would be another $250, and the 770 would be another $100.

What do you guys think?

My 780 is a monster :P

Do what you will, for me, the amount of time I spend using my PC is well worth the relatively small time per dollar investment even when I buy high end shit.

TheUte · 04-15-2014, 01:29 PM

A 770 is around 20% faster than a 760, seems worth 100 bucks.

Will your Power supply handle the additional load?

**notorious** · 04-15-2014, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheUte

A 770 is around 20% faster than a 760, seems worth 100 bucks.

Will your Power supply handle the additional load?

This is my power supply:

http://www.evga.com/products/Specs/P...0-763c41ba306a

61 amp/750 watt. I should be Okay.

.

**notorious** · 04-15-2014, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notorious

****.

A 770 or 780 is 1" longer than the 760.

htismaqe · 04-15-2014, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notorious

****.

A 770 or 780 is 1" longer than the 760.

I was going to say, depending on the position of your PCIE slots and your HDD bays, you may have a problem...

jd1020 · 04-15-2014, 05:06 PM

Time to get a mans case.

htismaqe · 04-15-2014, 05:14 PM

The HDD would probably fit in the bracket underneath the 3.5" drive bays.

Then just cut that other rack out of the bottom and you have room for the card. Take a ****ing hacksaw to it.

**notorious** · 04-15-2014, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jd1020

Time to get a mans case.

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

The HDD would probably fit in the bracket underneath the 3.5" drive bays.

Then just cut that other rack out of the bottom and you have room for the card. Take a ****ing hacksaw to it.

Yes.

I only have an I5 3340 processor. Will it bottleneck the beastly 780?

The 760 ran everything beautifully until it took a shit. I am afraid that I am just going to throw away by putting a massive engine in a stock Honda.

jd1020 · 04-15-2014, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notorious

I only have an I5 3340 processor. Will it bottleneck the beastly 780?

No.

**notorious** · 04-16-2014, 12:03 PM

So much for the "Step Up" idea. I called to upgrade to a 780 and I was told "no".

Since my current card is defective (still under warranty) and currently under the process of being replaced, it can not be upgraded.

How stupid is that? EVGA's customer service people are awesome, but their policies are quite the opposite.

TheUte · 04-16-2014, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notorious

So much for the "Step Up" idea. I called to upgrade to a 780 and I was told "no".

Since my current card is defective (still under warranty) and currently under the process of being replaced, it can not be upgraded.

How stupid is that? EVGA's customer service people are awesome, but their policies are quite the opposite.

So is that NO forever or will they do it once the RMA is done.

Cause if they won't do it after the RMA process I would call and ask to speak with a supervisor.

htismaqe · 04-16-2014, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheUte

So is that NO forever or will they do it once the RMA is done.

Cause if they won't do it after the RMA process I would call and ask to speak with a supervisor.

This.

11-24-2013, 01:27 PM
Shogun The White Skip Bayless Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $9477174	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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03-19-2014, 09:07 AM	#361
TheUte Veteran Join Date: Feb 2013 Casino cash: $10014498	You need to run Win 7 pro or a server based OS for dual procs. Benchmark wise its really close. Add in price and its not even close $600 vs $1100. http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Xeon-E...-Core-i7-4930K
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04-15-2014, 10:11 AM	#362
notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $2935884	My 760 GTX card is about to arrive at EVGA to get repaired, and I happened to notice they have a "Step Up" program in which can trade my current card in for full value towards a better card. A 780 would be another $250, and the 770 would be another $100. What do you guys think?
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04-15-2014, 10:49 AM	#363
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TheUte Veteran Join Date: Feb 2013 Casino cash: $10014498	A 770 is around 20% faster than a 760, seems worth 100 bucks. Will your Power supply handle the additional load?
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04-15-2014, 05:06 PM	#369
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htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	The HDD would probably fit in the bracket underneath the 3.5" drive bays. Then just cut that other rack out of the bottom and you have room for the card. Take a ****ing hacksaw to it.
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04-16-2014, 12:03 PM	#373
notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $2935884	So much for the "Step Up" idea. I called to upgrade to a 780 and I was told "no". Since my current card is defective (still under warranty) and currently under the process of being replaced, it can not be upgraded. How stupid is that? EVGA's customer service people are awesome, but their policies are quite the opposite.
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