Home Discord Chat
Go Back   ChiefsPlanet > Nzoner's Game Room > Media Center
Reload this Page Computers Help building my first gaming rig
Register FAQDonate Members List Calendar

Reply
Page 10 of 44 « First 6789 10 1112131420 Last »
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 11-24-2013, 01:27 PM  
Shogun Shogun is offline
The White Skip Bayless
 
Shogun's Avatar
 
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..
Posts: 10,777
Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 01:26 PM   #136
DaneMcCloud DaneMcCloud is offline
Supporter
 
DaneMcCloud's Avatar
 

Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Hollywood, CA
Casino cash: $10053648
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pestilence View Post
I'll probably be looking to spend anywhere from $1000-1300. I already have a monitor so I won't have to worry about that cost.
For that much dough, you could build a monster system, IMO. I've been building computers since 1997 and it's super easy.

I'd recommend using Amazon.com. Free 2 day shipping for Prime members, easy return policy for defective parts and great pricing.

Quick question: What's the advantage of PC gaming (especially considering cost) versus the various game consoles?
Posts: 88,960
DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 01:29 PM   #137
notorious notorious is offline
Supporter
 
notorious's Avatar
 

Join Date: May 2005
Location: Who knows?
Casino cash: $2955884
Hometeam's head is going to explode.


Here you go, Dane.

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=278866
Posts: 83,261
notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 01:32 PM   #138
hometeam hometeam is offline
Supporter
 
hometeam's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jul 2011
Casino cash: $4141956
Why will my head explode? I don't understand~

Oh I see now, I kind of skipped most of Dane's post.

Yes. Aforementioned thread.
Posts: 10,636
hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 01:36 PM   #139
DaneMcCloud DaneMcCloud is offline
Supporter
 
DaneMcCloud's Avatar
 

Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Hollywood, CA
Casino cash: $10053648
Quote:
Originally Posted by notorious View Post
Hometeam's head is going to explode.


Here you go, Dane.

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=278866
Hey, where's the Wii on that graphic chart?



Thanks for the link. I'm not a gamer but my five year old has already mastered Super Mario Brothers and Rayman Origins, so I'm looking to buy her a Wii U for Christmas.
Posts: 88,960
DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 01:40 PM   #140
notorious notorious is offline
Supporter
 
notorious's Avatar
 

Join Date: May 2005
Location: Who knows?
Casino cash: $2955884
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud View Post
Hey, where's the Wii on that graphic chart?



Thanks for the link. I'm not a gamer but my five year old has already mastered Super Mario Brothers and Rayman Origins, so I'm looking to buy her a Wii U for Christmas.
Wii's are awesome for kids. Don't hesitate for a moment.
Posts: 83,261
notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 01:43 PM   #141
DaneMcCloud DaneMcCloud is offline
Supporter
 
DaneMcCloud's Avatar
 

Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Hollywood, CA
Casino cash: $10053648
Quote:
Originally Posted by notorious View Post
Wii's are awesome for kids. Don't hesitate for a moment.
Yeah, she loves the original Wii but she's outgrown it already.

She goes on YouTube to learn all the tricks and to navigate each world, then replicates it from memory. But the newer games are all for Wii U and she's been begging for one since June.

I've been giving her the usual "it's way too expensive" line the entire time so it'll be a great surprise on Christmas morning.
Posts: 88,960
DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 01:49 PM   #142
Deberg_1990 Deberg_1990 is offline
In Search of a Life
 
Deberg_1990's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: San Antonio Tx.
Casino cash: $3914454
Wii U is great. Lots of good family oriented games. Super Mario World 3D just got released.
Posted via Mobile Device
Posts: 66,914
Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 01:53 PM   #143
DaneMcCloud DaneMcCloud is offline
Supporter
 
DaneMcCloud's Avatar
 

Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Hollywood, CA
Casino cash: $10053648
Quote:
Originally Posted by Deberg_1990 View Post
Wii U is great. Lots of good family oriented games. Super Mario World 3D just got released.
Posted via Mobile Device
Yeah, I'm going to purchase the Wii U bundle with Super Mario and Super Luigi Brothers, along with Rayman 3 and Mario 3D (both of which will be from Santa).
Posts: 88,960
DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.DaneMcCloud is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 02:26 PM   #144
Deberg_1990 Deberg_1990 is offline
In Search of a Life
 
Deberg_1990's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: San Antonio Tx.
Casino cash: $3914454
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud View Post
Yeah, I'm going to purchase the Wii U bundle with Super Mario and Super Luigi Brothers, along with Rayman 3 and Mario 3D (both of which will be from Santa).
The Lego games are great too. Been playing Marvel Superheroes with my son lately.
Posted via Mobile Device
Posts: 66,914
Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.Deberg_1990 is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 03:49 PM   #145
Shogun Shogun is offline
The White Skip Bayless
 
Shogun's Avatar
 

Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Olathe
Casino cash: $9477174
I'm going to be building in about 2 weeks. Pretty excited. Watched about 3 hours worth of building guides last night and I feel like I'm ready. I'm really happy with the setup that is in the OP.

The only things that will change is the case fans I will use. Plan on finding some nice blue LED case fans that are relatively quiet. I also need to research the best airflow options for my case to determine how many fans I need/Where to put them. I don't think I'm going to use the window vents on my c70 case, So I'm going to order a window without the vents online I found for $10.

Any help with fan placement for my case would be greatly appreciated. I really appreciate everybodies help with this, mainly hometeam and jd for their constant replies to me in this thread.
__________________
wow░░░░▌▒▒█░░░░░░░░▄▀▒▒▒▐
░░░░░░░▐▄▀▒▒▀▀▀▀▄▄▄▀▒▒▒▒▒▐
░░░░░▄▄▀▒░▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒█▒▒▄█▒▐
░░░▄▀▒▒▒░░░▒▒▒░░░▒▒▒▀██▀▒▌
░░▐▒▒▒▄▄▒▒▒▒░░░▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▀▄▒▒▌
░░▌░░▌█▀▒▒▒▒▒▄▀█▄▒▒▒▒▒▒▒█▒▐
░▐░░░▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▌██▀▒▒░░░▒▒▒▀▄▌
░▌░▒▄██▄▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒░░░░░░▒▒▒▒▌
▀▒▀▐▄█▄█▌▄░▀▒▒░░░░░░░░░░▒▒▒▐ such post

Quote:
Originally Posted by CHENZ A! View Post
I'm just saying there's all sorts of shit i could be doing! I could watch a movie, play a video game, rub one out, read a book, learn a foreign language, etc.. But i'm still watching the assholes because i love them, and I hate myself
- On watching the Royals.
Posts: 10,777
Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.Shogun has enough rep power to blowy ou to bits.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 04:20 PM   #146
jspchief jspchief is offline
BAMF
 
jspchief's Avatar
 

Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Your Face
Casino cash: $9998710
Microcenter will have cheap case fans
__________________
Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear.
The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.
Posts: 27,207
jspchief threw an interception on a screen pass.jspchief threw an interception on a screen pass.jspchief threw an interception on a screen pass.jspchief threw an interception on a screen pass.jspchief threw an interception on a screen pass.jspchief threw an interception on a screen pass.jspchief threw an interception on a screen pass.jspchief threw an interception on a screen pass.jspchief threw an interception on a screen pass.jspchief threw an interception on a screen pass.jspchief threw an interception on a screen pass.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 04:44 PM   #147
hometeam hometeam is offline
Supporter
 
hometeam's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jul 2011
Casino cash: $4141956
cheap on fans is relative, as even good fans can be had cheap.

I went with some dynamic fluid bearing fans for a recent build I did for a customer, I cant remember the brand but DAMN I was impressed with them, they where cheap, good airflow, and next to silent.

When I get home tonight Ill check the brand and pricing, and check out your case and help you figure out some airflow options. I tend to run a slight negative pressure, but have always though about switching to positive pressure. Negative pressure makes it so dust sneaks in every crevice of your case, but I have found lowers temps a few C
Posts: 10,636
hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 04:56 PM   #148
notorious notorious is offline
Supporter
 
notorious's Avatar
 

Join Date: May 2005
Location: Who knows?
Casino cash: $2955884
750 watt power supply for $20:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...d_106_C15-1025
Posts: 83,261
notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.notorious is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 06:41 PM   #149
hometeam hometeam is offline
Supporter
 
hometeam's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jul 2011
Casino cash: $4141956
Quote:
Originally Posted by notorious View Post

Reading the reviews, this will not work for him, does not have the right connectors.
Posts: 10,636
hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.hometeam is obviously part of the inner Circle.
     Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2013, 06:53 PM   #150
scorpio scorpio is offline
Veteran
 
scorpio's Avatar
 

Join Date: Apr 2006
Casino cash: $9498509
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shogun View Post
I'm going to be building in about 2 weeks. Pretty excited. Watched about 3 hours worth of building guides last night and I feel like I'm ready. I'm really happy with the setup that is in the OP.

The only things that will change is the case fans I will use. Plan on finding some nice blue LED case fans that are relatively quiet. I also need to research the best airflow options for my case to determine how many fans I need/Where to put them. I don't think I'm going to use the window vents on my c70 case, So I'm going to order a window without the vents online I found for $10.

Any help with fan placement for my case would be greatly appreciated. I really appreciate everybodies help with this, mainly hometeam and jd for their constant replies to me in this thread.
Instead of LED fans allow me to recommend cold cathode tubes. They really make the panties drop.

http://www.amazon.com/Logisys-CLK12-...d+cathode+tube

edit: crappy phone pic but this is what my system looks like with the cathode lights:
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version Name: unnamed.jpg Views: 139 Size: 68.9 KB ID: 105794  
Last edited by scorpio; 11-27-2013 at 08:52 PM..
Posts: 1,109
scorpio < Tried to steal Andy's chili fries.scorpio < Tried to steal Andy's chili fries.scorpio < Tried to steal Andy's chili fries.scorpio < Tried to steal Andy's chili fries.scorpio < Tried to steal Andy's chili fries.scorpio < Tried to steal Andy's chili fries.scorpio < Tried to steal Andy's chili fries.scorpio < Tried to steal Andy's chili fries.scorpio < Tried to steal Andy's chili fries.scorpio < Tried to steal Andy's chili fries.scorpio < Tried to steal Andy's chili fries.
     Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 10 of 44 « First 6789 10 1112131420 Last »

« Previous Thread | > Nzoner's Game Room > Media Center < | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Forum Jump




All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:33 PM.

Contact Us - ChiefsPlanet - Archive - Top

This is a test for a client's site.
Fort Worth Texas Process Servers
Covering Arlington, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie and surrounding communities.
Tarrant County, Texas and Johnson County, Texas.
Advertise with us!
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.