Hello everyone! I'm going to attempt to build my first computer this summer and I would like suggestions on my build. My budget is around 1000$ and my current build is around 1025-1050$. I was just looking to see if anyone sees any flaws or any improvements I could make. Thank you in advance for your help!
CPU: $209.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k
CPU Cooler: $29.69
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2
Motherboard: $118.18
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z77ag45
Memory: $66.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9
Storage: $67.24
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003
Video Card: $169.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/his-video-card-h785f1g2m
Case: $49.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-case-rl04b
Power Supply: $69.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-tx750v2
Operating System: $89.94
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
Monitor $119.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-etds1hp001
Total Price: 1000-1050
Edit: I hoping to build a solid gaming computer and I would say I care more about performance than graphics.
Hello everyone! I'm going to attempt to build my first computer this summer and I would like suggestions on my build. My budget is around 1000$ and my current build is around 1025-1050$. I was just looking to see if anyone sees any flaws or any improvements I could make. Thank you in advance for your help!
CPU: $209.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k
CPU Cooler: $29.69
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2
Motherboard: $118.18
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z77ag45
Memory: $66.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9
Storage: $67.24
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003
Video Card: $169.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/his-video-card-h785f1g2m
Case: $49.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-case-rl04b
Power Supply: $69.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-tx750v2
Operating System: $89.94
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
Monitor $119.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-etds1hp001
Total Price: 1000-1050
Edit: I hoping to build a solid gaming computer and I would say I care more about performance than graphics.
Your memory is a little too high profile for your CPU cooler. I recommend you to get these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428.
Also, do you plan to overclock?
Lastly, your video card is a tad bit week compared to your other specs, you should probably overclock your card when you get it.
Your memory is a little too high profile for your CPU cooler. I recommend you to get these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428.
Also, do you plan to overclock?
Lastly, your video card is a tad bit week compared to your other specs, you should probably overclock your card when you get it.
I'm pretty new to this, so I'm not exactly sure how to/what is overclocking, but I will try it if you recommend it!
I'm pretty new to this, so I'm not exactly sure how to/what is overclocking, but I will try it if you recommend it!
I would say if you have the extra money, get a 1080p monitor and a 2gb version of that video card
I would say if you have the extra money, get a 1080p monitor and a 2gb version of that video card
Overclocking is increasing the clock rate of something. In simple terms, make it faster than it is when you buy it. It's really easy to do with a graphics card and you should pretty much always do it unless you run every game perfectly.
You can overclock processors too. It decreases their lifespan slightly so it's worth overclocking when you think your processor has become a bit out-dated to get some extra performance
Overclocking is increasing the clock rate of something. In simple terms, make it faster than it is when you buy it. It's really easy to do with a graphics card and you should pretty much always do it unless you run every game perfectly.
You can overclock processors too. It decreases their lifespan slightly so it's worth overclocking when you think your processor has become a bit out-dated to get some extra performance
yeah i agree you should get the asus 2gb version of that card. It's a monster at overclocking so it will be great at 1080p.
yeah i agree you should get the asus 2gb version of that card. It's a monster at overclocking so it will be great at 1080p.
If you're looking to stream/overclock, I recommend this build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($204.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $985.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-26 20:19 EDT-0400)
You'll have $135 left to get some peripherals
EDIT: Silly me, I forgot to include a case.
If you're looking to stream/overclock, I recommend this build.
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/10gUS]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/10gUS/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/10gUS/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]
[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8350frhkbox]AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor[/url] ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h80i]Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler[/url] ($89.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a99fxpror20]Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard[/url] ($134.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml8gx3m2a1866c9r]Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory[/url] ($75.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st31000524as]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx660dc2t2gd5]Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card[/url] ($204.98 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph410b1]NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($69.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu650txv2]Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply[/url] ($59.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Operating System:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050]Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)[/url] ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Total:[/b] $985.85
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-26 20:19 EDT-0400)[/i]
[s]You'll have $135 left to get some peripherals [/s]
EDIT: Silly me, I forgot to include a case.
Personally, I think you're on the right track given you're going for a build-on-a-budget. These guys are spot on regarding the 2gb card, though. I'll be honest though, don't sell yourself short on a case. One thing I've found with cases is that you *usually* get exactly what you pay for. I just upgraded to this one (a little out of your price range, I understand) and it is honestly the best case I've ever had... and I've only been using it for an hour.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
Personally, I think you're on the right track given you're going for a build-on-a-budget. These guys are spot on regarding the 2gb card, though. I'll be honest though, don't sell yourself short on a case. One thing I've found with cases is that you *usually* get exactly what you pay for. I just upgraded to this one (a little out of your price range, I understand) and it is honestly the best case I've ever had... and I've only been using it for an hour.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
OP, are you located in the US?
Just curious because I am selling my 24" 120Hz BenQ monitor for $80 more than that crappy Acer, which you should absolutely not buy.
OP, are you located in the US?
Just curious because I am selling my 24" 120Hz BenQ monitor for $80 more than that crappy Acer, which you should absolutely [b]not[/b] buy.
You could always try squeezing in a 120hz monitor into your build
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/10hoj]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/10hoj/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/10hoj/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]
[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k]Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
[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] ($29.74 @ Amazon)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z77ag43gaming]MSI Z77A-G43 Gaming ATX LGA1155 Motherboard[/url] ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml8gx3m1a1600c10b]Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($52.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($67.24 @ Amazon)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n650ti1gd5ocbe]MSI GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 1GB Video Card[/url] ($159.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc430kwn1]Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($29.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m]Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply[/url] ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Operating System:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050]Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)[/url] ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Monitor:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vg248qe]Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor[/url] ($277.58 @ Newegg)
[b]Total:[/b] $1032.44
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-26 20:56 EDT-0400)[/i]
^^Just sayin', but GTX 650Ti is $90 @ Newegg right now w/ coupon code AFNJ0864 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162127
Not sure if that is the best choice of GPU though...
^^Just sayin', but GTX 650Ti is $90 @ Newegg right now w/ coupon code AFNJ0864 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162127
Not sure if that is the best choice of GPU though...
The build is pretty solid. If you're not planning on upgrading for a while, 750w is overkill a single 7850. You'd be more than safe on a 600w PSU. 650 would be more than safe if you plan on overclocking your 3570k heavily.
You could put that money elsewhere.
The build is pretty solid. If you're not planning on upgrading for a while, 750w is overkill a single 7850. You'd be more than safe on a 600w PSU. 650 would be more than safe if you plan on overclocking your 3570k heavily.
You could put that money elsewhere.
TwitchTVJohn*snip*
You sent me this build with minor differences in Slin's stream chat when I asked for advice on building a PC :3
[quote=TwitchTVJohn]*snip*[/quote]
You sent me this build with minor differences in Slin's stream chat when I asked for advice on building a PC :3
BirkmanTwitchTVJohn*snip*
You sent me this build with minor differences in Slin's stream chat when I asked for advice on building a PC :3
Again, it's all preference as to what you plan on doing later. If you're not going to be upgrading and you only plan on playing TF2 and a few other lighter games, drop to 650 and get an SSD for windows or something.
[quote=Birkman][quote=TwitchTVJohn]*snip*[/quote]
You sent me this build with minor differences in Slin's stream chat when I asked for advice on building a PC :3[/quote]
Again, it's all preference as to what you plan on doing later. If you're not going to be upgrading and you only plan on playing TF2 and a few other lighter games, drop to 650 and get an SSD for windows or something.