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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.



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.)
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Old 09-30-2014, 07:43 AM   #511
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question: with the 4GB GPUs just released and the 8GB around the corner, is the best bet to hold off on buying a GPU right now?
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Old 09-30-2014, 08:06 AM   #512
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question: with the 4GB GPUs just released and the 8GB around the corner, is the best bet to hold off on buying a GPU right now?
prices are as good as they have been in a long time. You can get used r9 290xs for like 250 right now~
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The reason I ask is because Modor requires 6GB of VRam to run ultra. It is pretty decently optimized, so if you are going to spend money, should you just spring for an 8GB?
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Old 10-02-2014, 09:02 AM   #514
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Old 10-02-2014, 10:09 AM   #515
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Best video card for ~$100?

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http://slickdeals.net/f/7238442-evga...ut?src=pdw&v=1

Here's a 750 for a little OVER a $100. Not sure how tight your budget is.
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7950 is about 180% faster than a 750ti. Just sayin~
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If you can find a good used 7950 for a 100 bucks its a steal, best you will get for the money. If you want new the Radeon 7770 GHz Edition is about the best at that price point. It was rebranded to R7-250X.

Here is a good review based on prices;
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...ew,3107-2.html
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I'm seeing some at my price range. I take it you've done purchases here before? Never used this type of thing...

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If you can find a good used 7950 for a 100 bucks its a steal, best you will get for the money. If you want new the Radeon 7770 GHz Edition is about the best at that price point. It was rebranded to R7-250X.

Here is a good review based on prices;
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...ew,3107-2.html
That was the best I could come up with on my own. But I wasn't considering buying used.
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I'm seeing some at my price range. I take it you've done purchases here before? Never used this type of thing...

Thanks.
Yep, be sure to protect yourself, pay with paypal for goods and get your tracking number etc. Buy from known sellers, there is a reputations system that you can see. I have bought and sold a bunch on there. Very easy.

I am using a 7950 in my secondary rig right now bought from there, no problems whatsoever
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So I promised myself that if the G27 Racing Wheel ever got to $200 I would pick it up. Amazon dropped its price $50 to $204, so I figured close enough. Holy shit is this thing fun. Force feedback and vibration is awesome. I even made my wife play Dirt 3 with it. She ended up playing it a bunch of races in a row. I am pretty casual about my racing games (I doubt I would ever subscribe to iRacing), but this is a pretty neat device for the money.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...JAZR3WMO6PBRWL

If you play from the couch like me and not on a desk, you are going to need a holder for it. I picked up this adjustable one with it:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...JXHBJOKDUXKJUW

For less than a $300 investment, I get pretty close to the old Sega GT racing arcades from the 90's. I spent so much money on those.
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