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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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11-29-2013, 12:38 AM | #166 |
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Well all ive ever heard is corsair is the best, i bought a corsair 7 years ago still going strong after many upgrades.
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11-29-2013, 12:42 AM | #167 | |
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However they are the exact same PSU's as several others out there like the Seasonic, XFX, Antecs, PC Power & Cooling, etc.. See if it's a Seasonic rebranded PSU and get the one thats on sale. |
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11-29-2013, 04:19 PM | #168 |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&SID=u00000687
Toshiba Q Series HDTS251XZSTA 512GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) $249
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11-29-2013, 04:47 PM | #169 |
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not bad for a very nice sized SSD
500+ read/write. I don't know that exact model but if reviews check out its a good deal. |
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11-30-2013, 10:27 AM | #170 |
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Microcenter has some unbelievable deals going on I7 & Motherboard bundles.
The 4770K deal is unreal. Unfortunately, I live 350 miles from the nearest store. |
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11-30-2013, 11:04 AM | #171 |
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350 Miles can't keep a man from his machines.
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11-30-2013, 12:05 PM | #172 |
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11-30-2013, 03:23 PM | #173 |
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I drove to KC from Des Moines to take advantage. I did other things too while I was down there, but microcenter was a major factor in making the trip.
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11-30-2013, 07:49 PM | #174 | |
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It's hard for me to picture a computer hardware store. It would probably have an affect on me similar to a strip joint. |
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12-12-2013, 10:38 PM | #175 |
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Tomorrow is the day!
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12-12-2013, 10:39 PM | #176 |
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Its kind of set up like a Walgreens. Tons of aisles. There is a separate room for the Build your own computer section
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12-13-2013, 08:05 AM | #180 |
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Ya it's cake man.
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