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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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11-25-2013, 12:10 AM | #91 |
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Also how set are you on the 770? I've always liked these better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150665 Plus you get three free games |
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11-25-2013, 12:52 AM | #92 |
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You should go with a 760 and get that 4th gen i7 with the saved money, brah.
Tomshardware lists the 760 as best bang for the bug, IIRC.
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11-25-2013, 12:59 AM | #93 | |
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11-25-2013, 01:07 AM | #94 |
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Yeah, gotta go with the 770 for me. Its got so many positive reviews and people just rave about it. I feel like this machine will do everything I want it to and then some.
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11-25-2013, 01:11 AM | #95 |
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I was also able to cut a few more things out and upgraded the CPU to the intel i5 4670k
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11-25-2013, 01:13 AM | #96 |
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11-25-2013, 01:19 AM | #97 |
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Indeed, I did some research and thats what I have concluded. If I'm going to be spending this much money on a gaming rig, I might as well get the best performance out of it as I possibly can.
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11-25-2013, 01:20 AM | #98 |
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At least wait for the Microcenter BF ads to come out. There will probably be some decent CPU/MB combos.
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11-25-2013, 08:21 AM | #99 |
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Yep, no reason to pay more for a K if your not going to OC.
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11-25-2013, 09:12 PM | #100 |
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Monitors
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11-25-2013, 09:35 PM | #101 |
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Acer is nicer
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I'm sure there is probably a slight difference in colors and viewing angles but I doubt if you purchased one over the other you wouldnt be wishing you got the one you didnt buy. But the Acer is getting more reviews, so... I guess if you want to get picky, the Acer has a thinner bezel but it appears that the Samsung might swivel? Not sure on that one but its on a round stand, if it even matters, doesn't to me. Last edited by jd1020; 11-26-2013 at 02:32 AM.. |
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11-26-2013, 03:40 PM | #103 |
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What ever you do spend the money on a good PSU, it's worth it.
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11-26-2013, 04:15 PM | #104 |
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Microcenter will have the i7 4770K for $250 with a couple decent MB bundles this weekend. More than likely they will have the standard $30-$40 combo discount on all compatible MB's.
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11-26-2013, 08:08 PM | #105 | |
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