Hi, I've been seeing a lot of new threads everyday where people are asking for some help choosing their PC parts, I thought it would be a pretty nice idea to make one thread where people can ask for help.
Form
Budget:
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.):
Resolution that you're going to be playing at:
Are you going to overclock:
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?:
Other thoughts:
Example
Budget: 2000 USD
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): Gaming only.
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Do you need a monitor: Yes.
Are you going to overclock: Yes.
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Yes, HDD, ODD and case.
Other thoughts: I want 120/144 Hz monitor.
I want to stream TF2 at 720p/60 FPS.
Hi, I've been seeing a lot of new threads everyday where people are asking for some help choosing their PC parts, I thought it would be a pretty nice idea to make one thread where people can ask for help.
[i][b]Form[/b][/i]
[b]Budget:[/b]
[b]Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.):[/b]
[b]Resolution that you're going to be playing at:[/b]
[b]Are you going to overclock:[/b]
[b]Are you going to use parts from your older PC?:[/b]
[b]Other thoughts:[/b]
[i][b]Example[/b][/i]
[b]Budget:[/b] 2000 USD
[b]Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.):[/b] Gaming only.
[b]Resolution that you're going to be playing at:[/b] 1920x1080
[b]Do you need a monitor:[/b] Yes.
[b]Are you going to overclock:[/b] Yes.
[b]Are you going to use parts from your older PC?:[/b] Yes, HDD, ODD and case.
[b]Other thoughts:[/b] I want 120/144 Hz monitor.
I want to stream TF2 at 720p/60 FPS.
2k is alot and im pretty sure diminishing returns start to kick in
also haswell is coming out soon, i think in like 2 or so months so if you want you can wait
2k is alot and im pretty sure diminishing returns start to kick in
also haswell is coming out soon, i think in like 2 or so months so if you want you can wait
Cradle2k is alot and im pretty sure diminishing returns start to kick in
also haswell is coming out soon, i think in like 2 or so months so if you want you can wait
You got me a little wrong here, that was just an example of a post.
[quote=Cradle]2k is alot and im pretty sure diminishing returns start to kick in
also haswell is coming out soon, i think in like 2 or so months so if you want you can wait[/quote]
You got me a little wrong here, that was just an example of a post.
I'm playing with an 800 dollar build that can play at 120 Hz with high quality config on at 1920x1080, I don't think that whole budget will be necessary unless you want to buy a 4-pack of windows 8
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[s]I'm playing with an 800 dollar build that can play at 120 Hz with high quality config on at 1920x1080, I don't think that whole budget will be necessary unless you want to buy a 4-pack of windows 8
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Budget: 2000-2500
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): Gaming
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Are you going to overclock: No, I'm afraid I'll break everything :/
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Don't have a desktop
Other thoughts: I'd like a 120hz lightboost capable monitor, an nvidia gfx card, a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, any decent mousepad, and a sturdy mouse with a good sensor (3-button preferred).
PS: If it would be better to build a cheaper PC now, and save money for future upgrades, I'd be open to doing that as well.
Edit: I will most likely be building this about 2 months from now, so I guess the new nvidia cards and intel CPUs would be out by then.
Budget: 2000-2500
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): Gaming
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Are you going to overclock: No, I'm afraid I'll break everything :/
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Don't have a desktop
Other thoughts: I'd like a 120hz lightboost capable monitor, an nvidia gfx card, a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, any decent mousepad, and a sturdy mouse with a good sensor (3-button preferred).
PS: If it would be better to build a cheaper PC now, and save money for future upgrades, I'd be open to doing that as well.
Edit: I will most likely be building this about 2 months from now, so I guess the new nvidia cards and intel CPUs would be out by then.
PlatypusBudget: 2000-2500
If you're not going to wait for Haswell CPUs release. I've picked CPU cooler because even at stock speeds it can reach pretty high temperatures. I would still suggest that you should overclock, it's not hard and you'll be able to get more FPS, you'd just need to change the i5-3570 to i5-3570K.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.17 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.63 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 4GB Video Card ($539.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.55 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.96 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($266.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1715.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-10 12:10 EDT-0400)
As for the peripherals, I don't know anything about keyboards, you might want to take a look at the forums here, I've seen some posts/threads about mechanical keyboards.
For the mouse, I haven't really seen mice with 3 buttons for quite some time right now, most of them are made with 5 buttons. I was used to 3 button mice, but when I had to make a switch to 5 button one the extra 2 buttons didn't hinder me and I actually find some use for them.
These are my favourites from seeing reviews/using them. All of these have nice sensor in them.
Zowie FK
Zowie AM
Zowie EC1/EC2
Razer DeathAdder 2013
Razer DeathAdder
Razer Abyssus
Logitech G400 (I've heard it's discontinued)
The DeathAdders build quality isn't that good, but mine has been going pretty strong for ~2 years already.
Mouse pads, from what I've gathered these are the ones that are mostly used:
Razer Goliathus (I'm using this one myself, it's pretty nice and it's quite sturdy, I've washed it a few times and it always comes out clean, just like when I bought it.
PureTrak Talent
Steelseries QCK
[quote=Platypus]Budget: 2000-2500[/quote]
If you're not going to wait for Haswell CPUs release. I've picked CPU cooler because even at stock speeds it can reach pretty high temperatures. I would still suggest that you should overclock, it's not hard and you'll be able to get more FPS, you'd just need to change the i5-3570 to i5-3570K.
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Wka5]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Wka5/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Wka5/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]
[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570]Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($204.17 @ Amazon)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2]Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($24.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz77xud3h]Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard[/url] ($139.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8gbsr]G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory[/url] ($69.63 @ NCIX US)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256m4ssd2cca]Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk[/url] ($199.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1002faex]Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($88.98 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp43687kr]EVGA GeForce GTX 680 4GB Video Card[/url] ($539.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph410b1]NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($84.55 @ Amazon)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii620bronze]SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply[/url] ($76.50 @ Newegg)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas]Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($19.96 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Monitor:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vg248qe]Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor[/url] ($266.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Total:[/b] $1715.74
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-10 12:10 EDT-0400)[/i]
As for the peripherals, I don't know anything about keyboards, you might want to take a look at the forums here, I've seen some posts/threads about mechanical keyboards.
For the mouse, I haven't really seen mice with 3 buttons for quite some time right now, most of them are made with 5 buttons. I was used to 3 button mice, but when I had to make a switch to 5 button one the extra 2 buttons didn't hinder me and I actually find some use for them.
These are my favourites from seeing reviews/using them. All of these have nice sensor in them.
Zowie FK
Zowie AM
Zowie EC1/EC2
Razer DeathAdder 2013
Razer DeathAdder
Razer Abyssus
Logitech G400 (I've heard it's discontinued)
The DeathAdders build quality isn't that good, but mine has been going pretty strong for ~2 years already.
Mouse pads, from what I've gathered these are the ones that are mostly used:
Razer Goliathus (I'm using this one myself, it's pretty nice and it's quite sturdy, I've washed it a few times and it always comes out clean, just like when I bought it.
PureTrak Talent
Steelseries QCK
Budget: 600-900
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): Gaming (shogun II at max settings, if possible)
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: I don't know. I need a monitor, but I know nothing about resolutions and what not.
Are you going to overclock: not right now, but would like to try it later.
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: just mouse and keyboard.
Other thoughts:
guy on reddit put this together for me:
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor $189.55 @ Amazon
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard Purchased For $44.99
Memory: Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $48.45 @ Newegg
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $59.99 @ Newegg
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card $259.99 @ NCIX US
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case $29.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply $39.99 @ Newegg
Total
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. $662.95
Thoughts? Improvements? I definitely want a bigger hard drive. Also, he left the price at the lower end so I would have the cash for a better monitor (preferably a 120 hz monitor).
[b]Budget:[/b] 600-900
[b]Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.):[/b] Gaming (shogun II at max settings, if possible)
[b]Resolution that you're going to be playing at:[/b] I don't know. I need a monitor, but I know nothing about resolutions and what not.
[b]Are you going to overclock:[/b] not right now, but would like to try it later.
[b]Are you going to use parts from your older PC?:[/b] just mouse and keyboard.
[b]Other thoughts:[/b]
guy on reddit put this together for me:
[b]CPU:[/b] AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor $189.55 @ Amazon
[b]Motherboard:[/b] ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard Purchased For $44.99
[b]Memory: [/b] Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $48.45 @ Newegg
[b]Storage:[/b] Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $59.99 @ Newegg
[b]Video Card:[/b] XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card $259.99 @ NCIX US
[b]Case:[/b] NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case $29.99 @ Newegg
[b]Power Supply:[/b] Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply $39.99 @ Newegg
Total
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. $662.95
Thoughts? Improvements? I definitely want a bigger hard drive. Also, he left the price at the lower end so I would have the cash for a better monitor (preferably a 120 hz monitor).
unless the bulldozer got good overnight, amd cores arent the best
unless the bulldozer got good overnight, amd cores arent the best
Cradleunless the bulldozer got good overnight, amd cores arent the best
bulldozer is meh, but 8350 is piledriver
[quote=Cradle]unless the bulldozer got good overnight, amd cores arent the best[/quote]
bulldozer is meh, but 8350 is piledriver
PlatypusBudget: 2000-2500
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): Gaming
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Are you going to overclock: No, I'm afraid I'll break everything :/
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Don't have a desktop
Other thoughts: I'd like a 120hz lightboost capable monitor, an nvidia gfx card, a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, any decent mousepad, and a sturdy mouse with a good sensor (3-button preferred).
PS: If it would be better to build a cheaper PC now, and save money for future upgrades, I'd be open to doing that as well.
Edit: I will most likely be building this about 2 months from now, so I guess the new nvidia cards and intel CPUs would be out by then.
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($116.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($122.32 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($186.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($120.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.06 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1832.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-10 20:39 EDT-0400)
Replace the 3770k with a 4770k for haswell, most likely. If you don't need the extra power that a 3770k offers, go for a 3570k and buy w/e the hell you want, like a second gpu or some shit
[quote=Platypus]Budget: 2000-2500
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): Gaming
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Are you going to overclock: No, I'm afraid I'll break everything :/
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Don't have a desktop
Other thoughts: I'd like a 120hz lightboost capable monitor, an nvidia gfx card, a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, any decent mousepad, and a sturdy mouse with a good sensor (3-button preferred).
PS: If it would be better to build a cheaper PC now, and save money for future upgrades, I'd be open to doing that as well.
Edit: I will most likely be building this about 2 months from now, so I guess the new nvidia cards and intel CPUs would be out by then.[/quote]
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($116.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($122.32 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($186.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($120.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.06 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1832.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-10 20:39 EDT-0400)
Replace the 3770k with a 4770k for haswell, most likely. If you don't need the extra power that a 3770k offers, go for a 3570k and buy w/e the hell you want, like a second gpu or some shit
Form: Preferably portable or small with a portable form factor.
Budget: 800
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): All possible uses.
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Are you going to overclock: Yes, to the max possible.
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Yes, 1 120gb ssd for the os.
Other thoughts:
Preferably using the new 4770k processors. Video card must be Nvidia GTX480 or better.
Using two monitors. Goal is to get over 300 frames in TF2.
Don't need keyboard, mouse, monitors, other accessories. Just the desktop.
Form: Preferably portable or small with a portable form factor.
Budget: 800
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): All possible uses.
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Are you going to overclock: Yes, to the max possible.
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Yes, 1 120gb ssd for the os.
Other thoughts:
Preferably using the new 4770k processors. Video card must be Nvidia GTX480 or better.
Using two monitors. Goal is to get over 300 frames in TF2.
Don't need keyboard, mouse, monitors, other accessories. Just the desktop.
SteveCForm: Preferably portable or small with a portable form factor.
Budget: 800
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): All possible uses.
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Are you going to overclock: Yes, to the max possible.
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Yes, 1 120gb ssd for the os.
Other thoughts:
Preferably using the new 4770k processors. Video card must be Nvidia GTX480 or better.
Using two monitors. Goal is to get over 300 frames in TF2.
Don't need keyboard, mouse, monitors, other accessories. Just the desktop.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($118.97 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($67.30 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.19 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($249.70 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $893.12
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-10 21:06 EDT-0400)
Best I could do since you said: Better than GTX 480 and overclocking.
Of course, you can use just your SSD and get the HDD out of there.
[quote=SteveC]Form: Preferably portable or small with a portable form factor.
Budget: 800
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): All possible uses.
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Are you going to overclock: Yes, to the max possible.
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Yes, 1 120gb ssd for the os.
Other thoughts:
Preferably using the new 4770k processors. Video card must be Nvidia GTX480 or better.
Using two monitors. Goal is to get over 300 frames in TF2.
Don't need keyboard, mouse, monitors, other accessories. Just the desktop.[/quote] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WqsU]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WqsU/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WqsU/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]
[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k]Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h60cw9060007ww]Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler[/url] ($54.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz77nwifi]Gigabyte GA-Z77N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard[/url] ($118.97 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml8gx3m2a1866c9b]Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory[/url] ($67.30 @ NCIX US)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($67.19 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx660tidc2o2gd5]Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card[/url] ($249.70 @ Newegg)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/bitfenix-case-bfcpro300kkxskrp]BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case[/url] ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-power-supply-integrar2500w]Fractal Design Integra R2 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply[/url] ($64.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Total:[/b] $893.12
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-10 21:06 EDT-0400)[/i]
Best I could do since you said: Better than GTX 480 and overclocking.
Of course, you can use just your SSD and get the HDD out of there.
Ellie_GouldingPlatypusBudget: 2000-2500
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): Gaming
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Are you going to overclock: No, I'm afraid I'll break everything :/
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Don't have a desktop
Other thoughts: I'd like a 120hz lightboost capable monitor, an nvidia gfx card, a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, any decent mousepad, and a sturdy mouse with a good sensor (3-button preferred).
PS: If it would be better to build a cheaper PC now, and save money for future upgrades, I'd be open to doing that as well.
Edit: I will most likely be building this about 2 months from now, so I guess the new nvidia cards and intel CPUs would be out by then.
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($116.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($122.32 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($186.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($120.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.06 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1832.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-10 20:39 EDT-0400)
Replace the 3770k with a 4770k for haswell, most likely. If you don't need the extra power that a 3770k offers, go for a 3570k and buy w/e the hell you want, like a second gpu or some shit
If he has that much money to spend, it's best to get a better case and mobo.
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139012
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819
Also, I recommend getting a SandForce SSD, instead of an M4. Get either the Kingston HyperX 3k or the ADATA SX900
[quote=Ellie_Goulding][quote=Platypus]Budget: 2000-2500
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): Gaming
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Are you going to overclock: No, I'm afraid I'll break everything :/
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Don't have a desktop
Other thoughts: I'd like a 120hz lightboost capable monitor, an nvidia gfx card, a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, any decent mousepad, and a sturdy mouse with a good sensor (3-button preferred).
PS: If it would be better to build a cheaper PC now, and save money for future upgrades, I'd be open to doing that as well.
Edit: I will most likely be building this about 2 months from now, so I guess the new nvidia cards and intel CPUs would be out by then.[/quote]
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($116.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($122.32 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($186.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($120.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.06 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1832.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Replace the 3770k with a 4770k for haswell, most likely. If you don't need the extra power that a 3770k offers, go for a 3570k and buy w/e the hell you want, like a second gpu or some shit[/quote] If he has that much money to spend, it's best to get a better case and mobo.
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139012
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819
Also, I recommend getting a SandForce SSD, instead of an M4. Get either the Kingston HyperX 3k or the ADATA SX900
KiritoEllie_GouldingPlatypusBudget: 2000-2500
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): Gaming
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Are you going to overclock: No, I'm afraid I'll break everything :/
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Don't have a desktop
Other thoughts: I'd like a 120hz lightboost capable monitor, an nvidia gfx card, a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, any decent mousepad, and a sturdy mouse with a good sensor (3-button preferred).
PS: If it would be better to build a cheaper PC now, and save money for future upgrades, I'd be open to doing that as well.
Edit: I will most likely be building this about 2 months from now, so I guess the new nvidia cards and intel CPUs would be out by then.
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($116.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($122.32 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($186.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($120.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.06 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1832.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-10 20:39 EDT-0400)
Replace the 3770k with a 4770k for haswell, most likely. If you don't need the extra power that a 3770k offers, go for a 3570k and buy w/e the hell you want, like a second gpu or some shit
If he has that much money to spend, it's best to get a better case and mobo.
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139012
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819
Also, I recommend getting a SandForce SSD, instead of an M4. Get either the Kingston HyperX 3k or the ADATA SX900
Yeah, for sure, but I gave him some wiggle room to play with, and I just had the parts list saved already.
[quote=Kirito][quote=Ellie_Goulding][quote=Platypus]Budget: 2000-2500
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): Gaming
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Are you going to overclock: No, I'm afraid I'll break everything :/
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Don't have a desktop
Other thoughts: I'd like a 120hz lightboost capable monitor, an nvidia gfx card, a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, any decent mousepad, and a sturdy mouse with a good sensor (3-button preferred).
PS: If it would be better to build a cheaper PC now, and save money for future upgrades, I'd be open to doing that as well.
Edit: I will most likely be building this about 2 months from now, so I guess the new nvidia cards and intel CPUs would be out by then.[/quote]
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($116.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($122.32 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($186.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($120.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.06 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1832.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-10 20:39 EDT-0400)
Replace the 3770k with a 4770k for haswell, most likely. If you don't need the extra power that a 3770k offers, go for a 3570k and buy w/e the hell you want, like a second gpu or some shit[/quote] If he has that much money to spend, it's best to get a better case and mobo.
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139012
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819
Also, I recommend getting a SandForce SSD, instead of an M4. Get either the Kingston HyperX 3k or the ADATA SX900[/quote]
Yeah, for sure, but I gave him some wiggle room to play with, and I just had the parts list saved already.
KiritoSteveCForm: Preferably portable or small with a portable form factor.
Budget: 800
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): All possible uses.
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Are you going to overclock: Yes, to the max possible.
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Yes, 1 120gb ssd for the os.
Other thoughts:
Preferably using the new 4770k processors. Video card must be Nvidia GTX480 or better.
Using two monitors. Goal is to get over 300 frames in TF2.
Don't need keyboard, mouse, monitors, other accessories. Just the desktop.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($118.97 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($67.30 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.19 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($249.70 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $893.12
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-10 21:06 EDT-0400)
Best I could do since you said: Better than GTX 480 and overclocking.
Of course, you can use just your SSD and get the HDD out of there.
Thank you for the suggestions. I never knew that case existed! I'll definitely be getting most of those parts you recommended.
[quote=Kirito][quote=SteveC]Form: Preferably portable or small with a portable form factor.
Budget: 800
Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): All possible uses.
Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080
Are you going to overclock: Yes, to the max possible.
Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Yes, 1 120gb ssd for the os.
Other thoughts:
Preferably using the new 4770k processors. Video card must be Nvidia GTX480 or better.
Using two monitors. Goal is to get over 300 frames in TF2.
Don't need keyboard, mouse, monitors, other accessories. Just the desktop.[/quote] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WqsU]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WqsU/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WqsU/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]
[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k]Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h60cw9060007ww]Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler[/url] ($54.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz77nwifi]Gigabyte GA-Z77N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard[/url] ($118.97 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml8gx3m2a1866c9b]Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory[/url] ($67.30 @ NCIX US)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($67.19 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx660tidc2o2gd5]Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card[/url] ($249.70 @ Newegg)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/bitfenix-case-bfcpro300kkxskrp]BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case[/url] ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-power-supply-integrar2500w]Fractal Design Integra R2 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply[/url] ($64.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Total:[/b] $893.12
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-10 21:06 EDT-0400)[/i]
Best I could do since you said: Better than GTX 480 and overclocking.
Of course, you can use just your SSD and get the HDD out of there.[/quote]
Thank you for the suggestions. I never knew that case existed! I'll definitely be getting most of those parts you recommended.