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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) Last edited by Shogun; 11-26-2013 at 07:47 PM.. |
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01-18-2014, 12:52 PM | #271 | |
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I have used the corsair vengeance 1500 as well and those where great but the cord on them died in about 6 months time. I have also used Razer Caricharias and amazing sound quality as well.. cord died in 6 months too. I bought the steel series and a 2 year warranty for 3 bucks, im not buying another damn pair of headphones. |
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01-18-2014, 12:59 PM | #273 |
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I agree. Very comfortable.
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01-18-2014, 12:59 PM | #274 | |
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I really liked the comfort on those too, but I think my steel series v2 is better in both departments. I have some turtle beach z11 (entry level TB) and I think the comfort is TERRIBLE on them, and the sound quality is just OK. My girlfriend seems to like them just fine though. |
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01-18-2014, 01:03 PM | #275 | |
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01-18-2014, 01:10 PM | #276 |
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Its hard for me to tell the diff between my corsairs, the razers, and the steel series. The steel series seems a little better than the other 2, but all where very good.
I also have a nice soundcard, and I use the razer virtual surround app, so that may have something more to do with what I am actually hearing than speakers that are all fairly close in design. |
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01-18-2014, 01:15 PM | #277 | |
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01-18-2014, 02:33 PM | #278 |
Oh yeah..... you like that
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I am a big fan of AMD APU's for non gaming PC's. Usually a great value for what you get. That being said, my APU of an A6-3500 could hardly handle The Walking Dead running at 720p. LOL. However toss on a 60GB 1080p straight bluray rip and it was smooth as butter.
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01-20-2014, 12:14 PM | #279 |
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I just received my EVGA power supply.
Holy shit. I am impressed. Heavy, every cable imaginable, and very nice looking. |
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Why would you pay $1200 for a gaming computer? A $600 is just as good from what I'm told.
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01-20-2014, 01:48 PM | #282 |
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$600 buys you better capabilities than the current consoles. $1200 buys you something way better.
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01-20-2014, 01:56 PM | #283 |
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$600 allows you to play every game, some maxed out, in 1080p.
$1200 allows you to max every game out for the next 2 years, at least, and play every game for 5+ without upgrading, but I don't expect you to know what that word means. |
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01-20-2014, 03:27 PM | #285 |
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Since im in this thread already I have decided to upgrade my 'secondary' rig, which currently is a q6600 and 6870 build.
I think I am going to re-use my case, drives, PSU, and go with an fx 6300 plus either another 6870 or a mid range single card like a 660 and a single 8x1 corsair ram stick. I think I can do this for around 200 bucks if I keep the GPU, 300 if not. (leaning towards not) Any COMMENTS OR criticisms? Or better, yet, anyone want to sell a lightly used 660/760 to me? Or even better, BUY A q6600 and 6870 with mobo and 8gb ddr2 ram? :P Last edited by hometeam; 01-20-2014 at 03:47 PM.. |
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