Help building my first gaming rig

[Shogun]

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)

[ModSocks]

Originally Posted by hometeam

he asked for a 600 dollar build and I gave him a 700 dollar one that has far more VALUE by spending a couple extra bucks.

$500-$600, and you gave him nearly an $800 Build with about $55 in mail in rebates...and no OS.

Anyway, im not here to argue with you about this.

Jerm, and anyone following along, i posted a video of what to expect with my $500 budget build. If that's acceptable to you, great. If not, then by all means spend the extra cash. But at least you have something to look at rather than just a bunch of theory-crafting.

Yes, you can absolutely put something together stronger than this for more money if that's your goal. If it's not, my post above ^^^^ is an example of what you'd get.

If you can find better parts for a better PC at the same cost, fantastic.

[hometeam]

$600 means $600 and, 701 is not 800 dollars. And mail in rebates are how you get cheap shit when you build PCs.

Dont half ass two things my friend, whole ass one thing.

[ModSocks]

Originally Posted by hometeam

So wow can be played on ultra with a 650ti.. like I said.. piece of shit not comparable to modern MMOs. ANd yes i can 100% absolutely tell the difference. I live eat sleep breathe PC performance~

So can Archage....and?

Maybe it won't play a 2015 release title on Ultra....but we're talking about a $500 build ffs. We're talking about going as cheap as a gaming machine can get, and you're putting this lofty requirement on it when that's not what he's asking for.

As far as upgrading goes, yes the MoBO MIGHT need upgrading in the future depending on your desires. Which is why you do your due diligence and find out what's inside before you buy.

And when you're ready to do all that...guess what...it's not a budget build anymore.

[ModSocks]

Originally Posted by hometeam

$600 means $600 and, 701 is not 800 dollars. And mail in rebates are how you get cheap shit when you build PCs.

Dont half ass two things my friend, whole ass one thing.

$600 is the high end of a requested $500-$600 build, no idea where you got the 701 from as your build was something like $775...cash in hand with no OS..and a "we'll pay you back later" rebate.

It's ok man, there's other ways to skin a cat and you don't need to overshoot a build to prove your knowledge.

Just fit what he's requesting and stop trying to give extra shit that isn't needed that costs more $$$.

Sure an $800 build can do this and that....but why go cheap when you can do a $1,000 build?

We can keep rationalizing it like that all day long, but that's not what was requested.

It's like when people ask my customers, "How come you only bought the 6 Cyl when you coulda had the 8?" ......Uhhh...because the 6 was all he could afford at the time?

[hometeam]

lol archeage cannot be played on ultra with a 650ti

Not putting the requirement on it, I said that the 701 dollar build I made WILL do this shit to start with, and has a clear upgrade path.

VALUE VALUE VALUE.

You can get double the performance for 15% more money. Why wouldnt you do that?

Cheaper does not automatically mean better EVEN when talking about a tier 0 gaming PC.

[hometeam]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

$600 is the high end of a requested $500-$600 build, no idea where you got the 701 from as your build was something like $775...cash in hand with no OS..and a "we'll pay you back later" rebate.

It's ok man, there's other ways to skin a cat and you don't need to overshoot a build to prove your knowledge.

Just fit what he's requesting and stop trying to give extra shit that isn't needed that costs more $$$.

Sure an $800 build can do this and that....but why go cheap when you can do a $1,000 build?

We can keep rationalizing it like that all day long, but that's not what was requested.

It's like when people ask my customers, "How come you only bought the 6 Cyl when you coulda had the 8?" ......Uhhh...because the 6 was all he could afford at the time?

701 after rebates. Prices on PC part picker change constantly so it may have went back up a couple bucks.

Not to mention, you are talking about using USED parts or dropping even more performance to fit under the budget.

I recommend using used parts for my build too, can likely get it to close to 500.

[ModSocks]

Originally Posted by hometeam

lol archeage cannot be played on ultra with a 650ti

Not putting the requirement on it, I said that the 701 dollar build I made WILL do this shit to start with, and has a clear upgrade path.

VALUE VALUE VALUE.

You can get double the performance for 15% more money. Why wouldnt you do that?

Cheaper does not automatically mean better EVEN when talking about a tier 0 gaming PC.

Alright, I'll re-install that shit game and prove it to you. You're dead wrong man, .

Look, i believe you that you know your shit, but that doesn't mean you're right about everything. Had i not played Archage on ultra myself, i'd be inclined to believe you. But there's nothing you can say to convince me otherwise as i've actually DONE it. Lol.

[ModSocks]

Originally Posted by hometeam

I recommend using used parts for my build too, can likely get it to close to 500.

Then you should do that. If you can build something better with used parts than what i posted, that would probably help Jerm substantially, since the name of the game is to build the best $500-$600 PC money can buy.

Like you said, you found a slick processor and RAM for $210. Where to find that kinda stuff is good info.

[The Franchise]

[hometeam]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

$600 is the high end of a requested $500-$600 build, no idea where you got the 701 from as your build was something like $775...cash in hand with no OS..and a "we'll pay you back later" rebate.

It's ok man, there's other ways to skin a cat and you don't need to overshoot a build to prove your knowledge.

Just fit what he's requesting and stop trying to give extra shit that isn't needed that costs more $$$.

Sure an $800 build can do this and that....but why go cheap when you can do a $1,000 build?

We can keep rationalizing it like that all day long, but that's not what was requested.

It's like when people ask my customers, "How come you only bought the 6 Cyl when you coulda had the 8?" ......Uhhh...because the 6 was all he could afford at the time?

https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

here ya go, browsing r/hardwareswap and ONLY getting the processor and GPU, and you have a similar build for 500 bucks. Those 2 prices are current, shipped prices posted within the last day. COuld do even better if you where patient.

Compared to my last build, it has a 500w psu (the 600w went back up) and a 280x instead of a 380 (roughly same GPU power) and you can spend another 100 bucks in a month to crossfire it.

Its a lot easier with used parts~

[hometeam]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

[ModSocks]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

yeah that sums up how i feel right now.

[hometeam]

oh and once again https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/ $20 OS

[hometeam]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

yeah that sums up how i feel right now.

Your just mad cause im Kip

[ModSocks]

Originally Posted by hometeam

Your just mad cause im Kip

lol