Computers Help building my first gaming rig - Page 38

**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)

**Buck** · 11-25-2015, 08:52 PM

How come AMD over Nvidia? Is it just a price thing?

For some reason some games don't provide features to AMD cards.

**Shogun** · 11-25-2015, 09:10 PM

Mainly because of the vram, and wanting to eventually get to 1440p and even 4k in the future. The 970 owns 1080p, but the 390 is better at 1440p. Plus I have heard some people complain with a memory bug on some gtx 970 cards. Also the 390 is a beast of a card and basically matches the 970. I would push for the 390x or the gtx 980 if my budget could go higher, and it might.

**Buck** · 11-25-2015, 11:54 PM

I was thinking you should get a 980 ti, but it's not my money.

**Shogun** · 11-26-2015, 12:02 AM

HA. If only my wallet agreed. The rest of me does.

I did decide to change the CPU cooler, as there were clearly better options out there if I wanted to spend some more money, So I worked in a Cryorig r1 ultimate. Will come in handy when I OC, it has fantastic reviews.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cryorig-cpu-cooler-crr1a
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA4UF1H68919

**Shogun** · 12-12-2015, 05:31 AM

This is what my evening consisted of. Lots of fun.

http://imgur.com/a/JtrVH

Wont let me embed pictures for some reason.

**Buck** · 12-12-2015, 03:35 PM

That case looks nice. Cool dude! Have you tested it out yet? Is it out performing your last rig?

**Shogun** · 12-12-2015, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck

That case looks nice. Cool dude! Have you tested it out yet? Is it out performing your last rig?

Its a very nice case to work in. Tons of room and airflow. I havent really ran any benchmarks on it or stress tested it yet. But ive been running Every game ive played in the last 24 hrs on ultra settings and no real issues, having steady temps for what the card is.

Jerm · 12-14-2015, 07:46 PM

So I'm curious...I haven't been big into PC gaming since I was younger and it was a lot more simple lol.

I'd like to get back into it because there's a shit ton of PC games I want to play...but I'm a complete noob and the options seem overwhelming now.

So basically, is it possible nowadays to build or buy a $400-$600 rig that will ease me back into it?? I'm not looking for a graphically tour de force or anything and honestly I have a lot more interest in smaller indie games, MOBAs, MMOs, RTS', etc.

I know I can always upgrade and improve...just looking for my first step in.

**hometeam** · 12-14-2015, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerm

So I'm curious...I haven't been big into PC gaming since I was younger and it was a lot more simple lol.

I'd like to get back into it because there's a shit ton of PC games I want to play...but I'm a complete noob and the options seem overwhelming now.

So basically, is it possible nowadays to build or buy a $400-$600 rig that will ease me back into it?? I'm not looking for a graphically tour de force or anything and honestly I have a lot more interest in smaller indie games, MOBAs, MMOs, RTS', etc.

I know I can always upgrade and improve...just looking for my first step in.

yes.

Do you already have a monitor? Keyboard? mouse?

Jerm · 12-14-2015, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hometeam

yes.

Do you already have a monitor? Keyboard? mouse?

I have access to all that stuff from my job, can get quality leftover stuff from there.

**hometeam** · 12-14-2015, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerm

I have access to all that stuff from my job, can get quality leftover stuff from there.

OK, how about an OS key?

Are you competent enough to load windows from USB? If so, no need for an optical drive.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LJGpg

can go cheaper, but this will play everything at 1080p at high or max settings, and includes a nice GPU, SSD, and most of all, a bangin processor.

Jerm · 12-14-2015, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hometeam

OK, how about an OS key?

Are you competent enough to load windows from USB? If so, no need for an optical drive.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LJGpg

can go cheaper, but this will play everything at 1080p at high or max settings, and includes a nice GPU, SSD, and most of all, a bangin processor.

Cool will def check that out...thanks for the help!

**Shogun** · 12-14-2015, 11:14 PM

Another good source for Windows : https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/

**Buck** · 12-15-2015, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shogun

Another good source for Windows : https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/

Yes this. I've bought multiple OS keys here from some guy named Sean or 5ean.

**hometeam** · 12-15-2015, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck

Yes this. I've bought multiple OS keys here from some guy named Sean or 5ean.

Same, and win 7 keys can now be used as direct installation keys for win10

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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11-25-2015, 08:52 PM	#556
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8329900	How come AMD over Nvidia? Is it just a price thing? For some reason some games don't provide features to AMD cards.
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11-25-2015, 11:54 PM	#558
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8329900	I was thinking you should get a 980 ti, but it's not my money.
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12-12-2015, 03:35 PM	#561
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8329900	That case looks nice. Cool dude! Have you tested it out yet? Is it out performing your last rig?
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12-14-2015, 07:46 PM	#563
Jerm Mahomes > God Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $5878996	So I'm curious...I haven't been big into PC gaming since I was younger and it was a lot more simple lol. I'd like to get back into it because there's a shit ton of PC games I want to play...but I'm a complete noob and the options seem overwhelming now. So basically, is it possible nowadays to build or buy a $400-$600 rig that will ease me back into it?? I'm not looking for a graphically tour de force or anything and honestly I have a lot more interest in smaller indie games, MOBAs, MMOs, RTS', etc. I know I can always upgrade and improve...just looking for my first step in.
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