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Old 11-24-2013, 01:27 PM  
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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.



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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.)
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Old 05-01-2014, 04:36 PM   #406
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Nice build. Not a fan of the case though, but it's hard to find a decent case. Most of them are so garish. It's as if all of the case manufactures target 15yr olds.
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Old 05-01-2014, 04:40 PM   #407
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Nice build. Not a fan of the case though, but it's hard to find a decent case. Most of them are so garish. It's as if all of the case manufactures target 15yr olds.
They do. I just built a rig for a business using a quad core AMD cpu and what not with a Silverstone low profile/htpc case. Worked out good and looks adult. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811163174
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Old 05-01-2014, 04:46 PM   #408
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They do. I just built a rig for a business using a quad core AMD cpu and what not with a Silverstone low profile/htpc case. Worked out good and looks adult. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811163174
Nice that's slick.

Im absolutely in love with my mid-tower and would recommend it to anyone that wants a versatile case without the crazy spaceship looks. Thermaltake Urban T31. The black brushed aluminum door is a real nice touch and matches my home decor.

http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/produc...?id=C_00002143
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Old 06-26-2014, 06:48 PM   #409
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CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($284.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1011.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Throw out the SSD and your under 1k. Powerful system that I m in love with already. You could also knock the DDR down to 1600 speed and save a few bucks. But 1866 is starting to be the standard. Nice nice build with hyperthreading for next-gen PC (not console LOL) games, Adobe, and any video encoding you might do, like using shadowplay on your 760.

If you need a windows license you can get 7 or 8 right now for about 15 bucks on www.reddit.com/r/softwareswap
This still looking good or anything better out there now?
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Old 06-26-2014, 08:38 PM   #410
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Not sure, would have to look, prices always drop.
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Old 07-29-2014, 09:37 AM   #411
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How's this look? Looks like it would need to have a GPU added and possibly a better power supply....but $650 isn't that bad of a deal.
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Old 07-29-2014, 10:17 AM   #412
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Bought an HP laptop about 5 years ago on some deal, never again. The thing is falling apart, literally. Their stupid silver coating on the keyboard started pealing off within a year just from my wrist resting there from typing. The sides that cover the ports and shit broke off, so now its bare.

HP = Horrible Products
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Old 07-29-2014, 10:56 AM   #413
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Will have lowest possible binned parts, along with no-name ECS mobo, no name shit ram, shitty case, cooling, etc etc.

If your not going to use it for gaming you can build a much higher quality PC for that, even if you are, you can spend a tiny bit more and have all high quality parts including windows and a GPU.
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Old 07-29-2014, 12:06 PM   #414
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Bought an HP laptop about 5 years ago on some deal, never again. The thing is falling apart, literally. Their stupid silver coating on the keyboard started pealing off within a year just from my wrist resting there from typing. The sides that cover the ports and shit broke off, so now its bare.

HP = Horrible Products
I have had very little luck with HP and Compaq laptops. I agree with the above.
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I was looking at an HP laptop. Again, I thank you for this post.
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not bad at all really. Value is very very good on that build
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yeah it is. Limited in its upgrade capabilities, but should last quite a few years with RAM and GPU upgrades.
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yeah it is. Limited in its upgrade capabilities, but should last quite a few years with RAM and GPU upgrades.
Socket/mobo also supports up to i7~
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