Computers Help building my first gaming rig - Page 36

**Shogun** · 07:47 PM

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)

L.A. Chieffan · 10-14-2014, 01:04 PM

Any thoughts on a relatively inexpensive laptop running Windows? Something in the $400 - 500 range. It'll be for my daughter that is going to college in about a year, she pretty much needs it for research and writing papers and be small, lightweight.

ragedogg69 · 10-14-2014, 03:30 PM

Since she wont "need" it for a year, I say wait a bit. 2 thoughts on that.

Black Friday is right arond the corner and I am sure there will be deals to be had.

Windows 10 is coming up, and looks worlds better for a non touchscreen laptop. Might want to wait until more details are released.

ragedogg69 · 10-17-2014, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragedogg69

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

...and amazon just dropped its price to $199 an all time low. I highly recommend it.

Kidd Lex · 10-17-2014, 10:09 PM

This any good?

1 x XFX R9-270X-CDBC Radeon R9 270X 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

**hometeam** · 10-18-2014, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The God Hypothesis

This any good?

1 x XFX R9-270X-CDBC Radeon R9 270X 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

Decent previous gen graphics card. Just a heads up a 270x is a rebranded 7970.

7950s are bringing as low as 80 dollars used right now on r/hardwareswap

Mr. Laz · 10-18-2014, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hometeam

Decent previous gen graphics card. Just a heads up a 270x is a rebranded 7970.

7950s are bringing as low as 80 dollars used right now on r/hardwareswap

you seem to a big fan of used computer hardware

**hometeam** · 10-18-2014, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

you seem to a big fan of used computer hardware

Most things I am especially GPU's. But in general both used and refurb items.

Hell just today bought a pretty nice AMD A8-4555m/6gb/750gb laptop for 213 bucks refurbed :/

Never EVER had any problem with anything I have bought or sold used. I dont suggest HDDs~ And with anything used, YMMV.

jamesincanada · 10-18-2014, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hometeam

Decent previous gen graphics card. Just a heads up a 270x is a rebranded 7970.

7950s are bringing as low as 80 dollars used right now on r/hardwareswap

its actually the 280x that's a rebranded 7970, i've got a 7970 and a 280x in crossfire and they both show up as 7970s

**hometeam** · 10-18-2014, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesincanada

its actually the 280x that's a rebranded 7970, i've got a 7970 and a 280x in crossfire and they both show up as 7970s

yes you are right

Skyy God · 10-19-2014, 11:16 AM

Thinking of doing an HPTC/Steambox type build with an OC'd Pentium G3258. Really like this case.... it has the look of a sub rather than a tower.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-047-_-Product

Any suggestions on a MB?

Kidd Lex · 10-20-2014, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hometeam

Decent previous gen graphics card. Just a heads up a 270x is a rebranded 7970.

7950s are bringing as low as 80 dollars used right now on r/hardwareswap

What would recommend instead for <300

ragedogg69 · 10-21-2014, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cave Johnson

Thinking of doing an HPTC/Steambox type build with an OC'd Pentium G3258. Really like this case.... it has the look of a sub rather than a tower.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-047-_-Product

Any suggestions on a MB?

that case is a bit too rich for my blood. Try one of these?

http://slickdeals.net/f/7275424-bitf...om?src=pdw&v=1

**hometeam** · 10-21-2014, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The God Hypothesis

What would recommend instead for <300

For under 300?

A couple of used 7950s or 7970s :P

want to go new? With rebates right now you can get a 780 for about 280

Imon Yourside · 10-22-2014, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hometeam

With rebates right now you can get a 780 for about 280

WHere at ?

**Ragged Robin** · 10-22-2014, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KILLER_CLOWN

WHere at ?

you missed out buddy, I picked one up for exactly that last week on Newegg (it was like $319 + 5% off + $20 rebate) but it's not available anymore

honestly just cough up $50 more and get the 970.. that's what I should have done

11-24-2013, 01:27 PM
Shogun The White Skip Bayless Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $9477174	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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10-14-2014, 01:04 PM	#526
L.A. Chieffan PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: American Gardens Building Casino cash: $4088654	Any thoughts on a relatively inexpensive laptop running Windows? Something in the $400 - 500 range. It'll be for my daughter that is going to college in about a year, she pretty much needs it for research and writing papers and be small, lightweight.
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10-14-2014, 03:30 PM	#527
ragedogg69 Oh yeah..... you like that Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Casino cash: $10014832	Since she wont "need" it for a year, I say wait a bit. 2 thoughts on that. Black Friday is right arond the corner and I am sure there will be deals to be had. Windows 10 is coming up, and looks worlds better for a non touchscreen laptop. Might want to wait until more details are released. __________________ “You think Denver has the greatest fans? Well, they aren’t.” -- Jake Plummer Don't believe me? http://deadspin.com/sports/nfl/plummer-asks-the-world-who-wants-some-131609.php
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10-17-2014, 10:09 PM	#529
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10-19-2014, 11:16 AM	#535
Skyy God 11-5, baby Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Livin the dream Casino cash: $2191557	Thinking of doing an HPTC/Steambox type build with an OC'd Pentium G3258. Really like this case.... it has the look of a sub rather than a tower. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-047-_-Product Any suggestions on a MB?
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