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Building a Computer and Need Some Help
Hey everyone, I am coolkevin867 for all of you who don't know me. I have recently gotten into PC Gaming (perfect timing for the new console hype). I'm looking to build my own gaming desktop, but I really don't know how. I want to keep it under $1000 dollars at maximum, preferably under $800. It needs to be the best it can be. I would like to use an i7 Intel Core Processor, but everything else is still being decided. So if you have any tips as to what parts I should get (remember must be good, but cheap) , tutorials, etc. Really anything you can offer would be awesome!
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I would really like to thank everyone who helped out. I just bought all the parts and will be posting the specs below. Your guys input has really helped the outcome of this build and hopefully all goes well
Specs:
Processor: Intel Core i5-3470k
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45
Graphics Card: GTX 770
RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3
Hard Drive: 1TB Western Digital Caviar Black
Case : Cooler Master Haf 922
Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX750M
I will post pics when the parts arrive
Specs:
Processor: Intel Core i5-3470k
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45
Graphics Card: GTX 770
RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3
Hard Drive: 1TB Western Digital Caviar Black
Case : Cooler Master Haf 922
Power Supply: 750W Corsair TX750M
I will post pics when the parts arrive
I will be purchasing the parts within the next couple of days, likely tonight, so I really need your help in choosing a case. as specified in my previous post. Thanks, once again, for the help in advance
Hello everyone, I realize I said that my previous question would be the last, but I have yet another. I recently purchased my first computer part, the Graphics Card! I got a Gigabyte Gefore GTX 770 Windforce x3 OC Edition. I will be getting the rest of the parts within a week or two. My only issue is with the case, I am really uncertain as to what to buy. I'd like it to be full tower, although mid tower is fine, but my budget is around $120. It needs to be large enough to store a 10.5 GPU and have USB 3.0. I hope you guys can help, as you have in the past
I'd also like to ask if anyone thinks that a portion of the monitor is more important than another, such as having 144ghz or 2560x1440 resolution. If anyone would like to make the argument for and LCD monitor, please do so, although I am already kind of set on LED.
An IPS panel will give you better color reproduction, better viewing angles, etc. An IPS LED panel will be extremely thin too. The resolution doesn't quite matter, unless your monitor is going to be huge. Higher resolution=Lower FPS.
I was looking at IPS monitors, but I read many reviews that said they were not as good for gaming because of input lag and lower refresh rates. That is why I was leaning towards an LED, but I could go either way depending on the specific monitor.
Lower refresh rates meaning that they're only usually 60Hz. They're great for gaming and I know many people that wish they had an IPS display.
LED is just the backlight technology. You could have a TN panel with an LED backlight, or you could have a TN panel without the LED backlight.
Feel free to add me on Skype if you'd like to talk a bit more: appleproductfreak (I made it a long time ago. Haha)
LED is just the backlight technology. You could have a TN panel with an LED backlight, or you could have a TN panel without the LED backlight.
Feel free to add me on Skype if you'd like to talk a bit more: appleproductfreak (I made it a long time ago. Haha)
I was looking through IPS displays and I couldn't find a good one that was more than 23 inches. I would really prefer a 27 inch monitor and that could be a deal breaker, although I am still looking into it. Thanks for the suggestion. I also had one last question about graphics cards once again. I was wondering if you, or anyone else, would suggest two GTX 660 SLI over a single GTX 770. They are around the same price, but I don't know if one is better or if it isn't worth the hassle of getting it set up. Thanks in advance and I don't think I will need your skype as this should be my last question
Hello everyone once again! I would like to inform all of you that I am almost half way to the money it will need to purchase this computer and should be gaining more due to summer jobs. I have another question for anyone willing to answer. I am currently researched monitors and was wondering which one would be best. I would really prefer to not spend more than $250 ($300 at maximum) on a monitor. I will only buy one for now, but possibly at a second in the future. I have been looking at the Asus VE278Q as and the ASUS VG248QE as options. I may want to mention I would prefer a 27-inch, but if by doing so I lose too much quality, 24-inch is fine. Thanks for your help in advance!
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The 4170 is outdated and you could get a 6300 cheaper. I'd say bump it up to the 8320/8350 if you're going AMD. With this budget you should include a 990fx motherboard. You don't need 1866mhz RAM, just get whatever 2x4gb ram is cheapest. The 1 tb Barracuda appears to be cheaper right now. The Corsair PSU is actually cheaper.
@coolkevin Your build is good. I'd say get the 3570k instead of the 3470 because it is a little faster than the 3470. For the GPU I'd say the 770.
The 4170 is outdated and you could get a 6300 cheaper. I'd say bump it up to the 8320/8350 if you're going AMD. With this budget you should include a 990fx motherboard. You don't need 1866mhz RAM, just get whatever 2x4gb ram is cheapest. The 1 tb Barracuda appears to be cheaper right now. The Corsair PSU is actually cheaper.
@coolkevin Your build is good. I'd say get the 3570k instead of the 3470 because it is a little faster than the 3470. For the GPU I'd say the 770.
Processor: AMD FX 4170 Quadcore @ 4.2GHz
Motherboard: Biostar TA-970
Video Card: eVGA nVidia Geforce 660 2GB Superclocked
RAM: 8GB G.Skill 8GB DDR3 1866Mhz
Hard Drive: 1TB Western Digital GreenDrive
Case (Please tell me if this isn't compatible with the rest of the parts): NZXT Guardian Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Case 921RB-BL
Case is fine:
Power Supply: ThermalTake TR2 600 W
Your setup was fine, but with these changed I've made, you can save a few bucks.
The AMD cpu is a better solution since you're just going to be gaming, as it has a better value for the performance as compared to the Intel solution.
The RAM was changed to G.SKill as for the same speed and amount, they're roughly $30 cheaper.
I recommend a WD GreenDrive as it has excellent performance at a lower price point that a premium Caviar Black.
The GeForce 660 Superclocked is about 25-30% better than the 7870, and the Superclocked version I recommended is even more powerful, about 40%.
Finally, the ThermalTake TR2 600W power supply offers more power at a lower price point. Corsair makes premium products, which given the fact that your budget was less than $1000, means that you're throwing money away by paying more for less. I hope this helps!
Motherboard: Biostar TA-970
Video Card: eVGA nVidia Geforce 660 2GB Superclocked
RAM: 8GB G.Skill 8GB DDR3 1866Mhz
Hard Drive: 1TB Western Digital GreenDrive
Case (Please tell me if this isn't compatible with the rest of the parts): NZXT Guardian Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Case 921RB-BL
Case is fine:
Power Supply: ThermalTake TR2 600 W
Your setup was fine, but with these changed I've made, you can save a few bucks.
The AMD cpu is a better solution since you're just going to be gaming, as it has a better value for the performance as compared to the Intel solution.
The RAM was changed to G.SKill as for the same speed and amount, they're roughly $30 cheaper.
I recommend a WD GreenDrive as it has excellent performance at a lower price point that a premium Caviar Black.
The GeForce 660 Superclocked is about 25-30% better than the 7870, and the Superclocked version I recommended is even more powerful, about 40%.
Finally, the ThermalTake TR2 600W power supply offers more power at a lower price point. Corsair makes premium products, which given the fact that your budget was less than $1000, means that you're throwing money away by paying more for less. I hope this helps!
Dude. GO TO MICROCENTER!
Best store out there, in my opinion.
The tech people know some things, but not really much.
It is fairly cheap, waaay cheaper than like Best Buy.
Making computers is a great way to learn about how computers work, so make sure to have fun!
*When installing, make sure to not shock your parts, static will destroy!
Best store out there, in my opinion.
The tech people know some things, but not really much.
It is fairly cheap, waaay cheaper than like Best Buy.
Making computers is a great way to learn about how computers work, so make sure to have fun!
*When installing, make sure to not shock your parts, static will destroy!
Microcenters are quite rare...
http://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/default.aspx
http://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/default.aspx
For Performance gaming I would suggest an AMD CPU instead of intel... It's MUCH cheaper but still perform very well. I use a AMD FX-4350 which is a 4.2GHz CPU with 4 cores.... How much? Only $120 on Amazon.... You can't beat deals like that with Intel.
Which one would you suggest? The AMD FX-4350?
No, intel CPU's architecture is more efficient, less power goes to heat. When you buy a processor it's not all about GHz anymore.
Many games still aren't multithreaded, and performance per core is a lot better on the blue team.
Many games still aren't multithreaded, and performance per core is a lot better on the blue team.
mrelectroman3coolkevin867On which settings? Medium? High? What about anti-aliasing? Also, what about the Radeon 7870, how will that do? Thanks for answering all my questions so far
High/ultra on the 770, the 7870 won't match it. Make sure to post a video of your computer when you're done
I will make sure to Are you sure it is compatible with the motherboard and all the rest of the computer? That's my last question.
Yes, it's compatible. I'd get a 850w power supply to be safe though[/quote]
Okay, thanks for all your help I will make sure to put up a video when I am done (might be a while because I am still acquiring money).
coolkevin867On which settings? Medium? High? What about anti-aliasing? Also, what about the Radeon 7870, how will that do? Thanks for answering all my questions so far
High/ultra on the 770, the 7870 won't match it. Make sure to post a video of your computer when you're done
I will make sure to Are you sure it is compatible with the motherboard and all the rest of the computer? That's my last question.[/quote]
Yes, it's compatible. I'd get a 850w power supply to be safe though
The 770 should run Crysis 3 on full settings with 20+ fps.
I just said that.
mrelectroman3coolkevin867A 770 is way overkill for minecraft, what FPS games will you be playing?
Any and all FPS. Probably mostly Crysis 3 and Far Cry 3, but others will be included.
You'll be able to play crysis 3 with 20+ FPS to spare
5 words 16 gig RAM or more
You don't need more than 8 gigs of ram for just gaming.
What games specifically will you be playing? A 770 will practically run any game you want on high settings with decent fps.
What games specifically will you be playing? A 770 will practically run any game you want on high settings with decent fps.
I'd like to run every game I can. Mostly Minecraft and some fps games. How would the Radeon 7870 do? I realize its worse, but much cheaper. I just need to know if the 770 is worth twice as much. Thanks for your help
A 770 is way overkill for minecraft, what FPS games will you be playing?
Any and all FPS. Probably mostly Crysis 3 and Far Cry 3, but others will be included.
no. I have four, I play crysis 3, with Skype, chrome, teamviewer and more open at the same time. That's for people that use Premier to edit crazy large videos
I may also want to add that with my new budget, I want to spend the extra $200 dollars on only the graphics card. I would really like a good graphics card and don't really want to spend the money on anything else. So I am good with the specs I posted above, unless anyone would REALLY like to suggest a spec
Just to let everyone know who helped me out or wants to help me out, I made a decision to push my budget up to around $1000. In this case I would purchase the GTX 770. I have three questions about this:
-Is this compatible with the rest of my build?
Processor: Intel Core i5-3470
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45
Graphics Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870
RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3
Hard Drive: 1TB Western Digital Caviar Black
Case : NZXT Guardian Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Case 921RB-BL
Power Supply: 500W Corsair CX500
-Is this really worth the extra $200 dollars, or is it not that much better than the Radeon 7870?
-Do you have any other suggestions on video cards? Remember, I can't afford anything priced more than around $400.
Thanks
-Is this compatible with the rest of my build?
Processor: Intel Core i5-3470
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45
Graphics Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870
RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3
Hard Drive: 1TB Western Digital Caviar Black
Case : NZXT Guardian Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Case 921RB-BL
Power Supply: 500W Corsair CX500
-Is this really worth the extra $200 dollars, or is it not that much better than the Radeon 7870?
-Do you have any other suggestions on video cards? Remember, I can't afford anything priced more than around $400.
Thanks
I am also wondering about monitors, keyboards, mouses, etc. Would you guys recommend wired or wireless mouses. I know that in the past everyone goes for wired in gaming, but they have gotten much better I can't personally see the difference anymore. I was looking at this one for wireless: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CP0BHM/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003CP0BHM&linkCode=as2&tag=bestgamingmotherboards2013-20
And the same mouse on version 7 rather than 9 for wired. I was also looking at this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005QUQP76/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005QUQP76&linkCode=as2&tag=bestgamingmousereviews2013-20
For keyboards, this is the first one I found and thought it looked okay: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance ... B005QUQP94
Please give me feedback on at least one if not all of these pieces. Suggestions are very helpful, specifically for monitors. Thanks for all the help so far
And the same mouse on version 7 rather than 9 for wired. I was also looking at this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005QUQP76/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005QUQP76&linkCode=as2&tag=bestgamingmousereviews2013-20
For keyboards, this is the first one I found and thought it looked okay: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance ... B005QUQP94
Please give me feedback on at least one if not all of these pieces. Suggestions are very helpful, specifically for monitors. Thanks for all the help so far
coolkevin867My build will be about 40$ more if you don't have a Microcenter near you. They would still be under 900$ though. Either one should run games as graphic intensive as Crysis 3 at 30+ fps at mid to high settings.Randomness3333This build is a bit more and allows for overclocking. I added in a 7870XT too.Click to revealPCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.69 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G41 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($253.29 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $855.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-27 02:06 EDT-0400)
This is for if you aren't overclocking. This has a XFX 7870 like you wanted.Click to revealPCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G41 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($232.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $785.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-27 02:12 EDT-0400)
Both of these graphic cards come with free copies of Crysis 3, Tomb Raider, Bioshock Infinite, & FarCry3.
Wow, thanks for all the specs, looks like a lot of work. Great prices too, doesn't look like it would be that much higher than the one I mapped out.mrelectroman3What will you be doing on this PC you are going to build?
I do some basic gaming, Minecraft, tf2, Hitman absolution, Nexuiz, Blacklight Retrobution, Dota2, Planetside 2, Sleeping Dogs, and Warframe.
I can play all of those games on medium/high settings and never drop below 30 FPS.
The original Crysis at ultra is about 32 FPS.
I have a 7770 and an i3 stock speeds (I lied, GPU overclocked +80MHz)
You can see my full specs here: http://fyre.us.to/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=26
I don't feel like re typing everything, and it's 3 am for me, so I just linked you. xD
I will be gaming. Mostly Minecraft, but Crysis 3 and some others will be running too.
TheShadbushercoolkevin867So after watching some tutorials and other videos, I have come up with some components:
Processor: Intel Core i5-3470
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870
RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3
Hard Drive: 1TB Western Digital Caviar Black
Case (Please tell me if this isn't compatible with the rest of the parts): NZXT Guardian Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Case 921RB-BL
Power Supply: 500W Corsair CX500
Please tell me if anyone knows of any up-gradable parts that have a comparable price that might be a bit better Thank you for all the help so far!
Looks really good but if I were you I'd wait for the new Xeons.
I think you mean the new Haswells. Xeons are server cpus.
get the one that says dell xps 12 ultrabook
For recording, editing, no? Ultrabooks do not have dedicated graphics.
What will you be doing on this PC you are going to build?
I do some basic gaming, Minecraft, tf2, Hitman absolution, Nexuiz, Blacklight Retrobution, Dota2, Planetside 2, Sleeping Dogs, and Warframe.
I can play all of those games on medium/high settings and never drop below 30 FPS.
The original Crysis at ultra is about 32 FPS.
I have a 7770 and an i3 stock speeds (I lied, GPU overclocked +80MHz)
You can see my full specs here: http://fyre.us.to/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=26
I don't feel like re typing everything, and it's 3 am for me, so I just linked you. xD
I do some basic gaming, Minecraft, tf2, Hitman absolution, Nexuiz, Blacklight Retrobution, Dota2, Planetside 2, Sleeping Dogs, and Warframe.
I can play all of those games on medium/high settings and never drop below 30 FPS.
The original Crysis at ultra is about 32 FPS.
I have a 7770 and an i3 stock speeds (I lied, GPU overclocked +80MHz)
You can see my full specs here: http://fyre.us.to/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=26
I don't feel like re typing everything, and it's 3 am for me, so I just linked you. xD
This build is a bit more and allows for overclocking. I added in a 7870XT too.
This is for if you aren't overclocking. This has a XFX 7870 like you wanted.
Both of these graphic cards come with free copies of Crysis 3, Tomb Raider, Bioshock Infinite, & FarCry3.
Click to reveal
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.69 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G41 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($253.29 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $855.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-27 02:06 EDT-0400)
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.69 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G41 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($253.29 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $855.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-27 02:06 EDT-0400)
This is for if you aren't overclocking. This has a XFX 7870 like you wanted.
Click to reveal
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G41 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($232.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $785.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-27 02:12 EDT-0400)
CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G41 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($232.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $785.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-27 02:12 EDT-0400)
Both of these graphic cards come with free copies of Crysis 3, Tomb Raider, Bioshock Infinite, & FarCry3.
Where were you seeing that the graphics cards come with those games?
AMD GPUs come with a bundle of games.
Wow, thanks for all the specs, looks like a lot of work. Great prices too, doesn't look like it would be that much higher than the one I mapped out.
I will be gaming. Mostly Minecraft, but Crysis 3 and some others will be running too.
mrelectroman3What will you be doing on this PC you are going to build?
I do some basic gaming, Minecraft, tf2, Hitman absolution, Nexuiz, Blacklight Retrobution, Dota2, Planetside 2, Sleeping Dogs, and Warframe.
I can play all of those games on medium/high settings and never drop below 30 FPS.
The original Crysis at ultra is about 32 FPS.
I have a 7770 and an i3 stock speeds (I lied, GPU overclocked +80MHz)
You can see my full specs here: http://fyre.us.to/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=26
I don't feel like re typing everything, and it's 3 am for me, so I just linked you. xD
I will be gaming. Mostly Minecraft, but Crysis 3 and some others will be running too.
However, Intel is going to be bringing out their 4th gen in less than 3 weeks, so maybe you could stick it out till then?
There won't be much of a difference that you would notice if you decided to get a 4th gen processor.
There won't be much of a difference that you would notice if you decided to get a 4th gen processor.
Is that their new Xeon? I think it might again be too expensive if it would have just come out. I will definitely watch it though to see what I can do.
maybe wait till the new CPUs are released, the price of older ones may drop a little
The Haswell chips will come out soon, and I am pretty sure that the Ivy bridge prices will drop. (Haswell=4th gen, ivy=3rd gen)
If any of you guys have any questions, I could answer them. Just PM me on here, or my forums (click sig)
No, that would be their Haswell chips. Google it
No, their new Xeon is the Xeon Phi which is aimed at Server stuff.
The 4th gen will be their new generation of consumer processors.
The 4th gen will be their new generation of consumer processors.
Oh, I see. I will make sure to look out for that.
ignore stiggy and go for you build
there is absolutely nothing wrong with it
there is absolutely nothing wrong with it
That was just my opinion.
So after watching some tutorials and other videos, I have come up with some components:
Processor: Intel Core i5-3470
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870
RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3
Hard Drive: 1TB Western Digital Caviar Black
Case (Please tell me if this isn't compatible with the rest of the parts): NZXT Guardian Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Case 921RB-BL
Power Supply: 500W Corsair CX500
Please tell me if anyone knows of any up-gradable parts that have a comparable price that might be a bit better Thank you for all the help so far!
Processor: Intel Core i5-3470
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870
RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3
Hard Drive: 1TB Western Digital Caviar Black
Case (Please tell me if this isn't compatible with the rest of the parts): NZXT Guardian Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Case 921RB-BL
Power Supply: 500W Corsair CX500
Please tell me if anyone knows of any up-gradable parts that have a comparable price that might be a bit better Thank you for all the help so far!
Looks really good but if I were you I'd wait for the new Xeons.
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