http://pcpartpicker.com/p/13qhr
My friend delpo helped me put together this build. I mentioned that I'd like to be able to have 121 fps constant in dx9 high quality and the same while streaming, with no lag at all. My budget is probably at least $1300, but I can go over if necessary.
Are there any parts you'd recommend to replace or parts with those with similar or better specs but at a cheaper price? Any opinions are appreciated :)
EDIT: update in post #10. new build.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/13qhr
My friend delpo helped me put together this build. I mentioned that I'd like to be able to have 121 fps constant in dx9 high quality and the same while streaming, with no lag at all. My budget is probably at least $1300, but I can go over if necessary.
Are there any parts you'd recommend to replace or parts with those with similar or better specs but at a cheaper price? Any opinions are appreciated :)
EDIT: update in post #10. new build.
3570k rather than the 4770, and a 780/capture card
3570k rather than the 4770, and a 780/capture card
Swap out the H100 for the H100i.
And I guess the case is kind of personal preference, but to me that one is pretty damn ugly and overpriced...I'd look at something like Fractal R4 instead.
Swap out the H100 for the [url=www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181032]H100i[/url].
And I guess the case is kind of personal preference, but to me that one is pretty damn ugly and overpriced...I'd look at something like [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352021]Fractal R4[/url] instead.
Bro, actually, I suggest the Corsair 300R...if you want this, then get on this deal.
Deal Here for $50 after $20MIR and Promo Code: ERO91525
Bro, actually, I suggest the Corsair 300R...if you want this, then get on this deal.
[b][url=www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3844170&CatId=1509]Deal Here[/url][/b] for $50 after $20MIR and Promo Code: ERO91525
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-C ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($282.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($266.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1302.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-06 00:25 EDT-0400)
You didn't add anything to "Storage", so I'm guessing you already have a HDD.
BUILD FOR MORE GPU-INTENSIVE GAMES
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-C ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($266.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1611.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-06 00:33 EDT-0400)
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/13u0q]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/13u0q/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/13u0q/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]
[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74770k]Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i]Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler[/url] ($99.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z87c]Asus Z87-C ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($139.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl]G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($64.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100352flex2]Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card[/url] ($282.98 @ Newegg)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcaarcr2blw]Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu750txv2]Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply[/url] ($99.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Monitor:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vg248qe]Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor[/url] ($266.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Total:[/b] $1302.91
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-06 00:25 EDT-0400)[/i]
You didn't add anything to "Storage", so I'm guessing you already have a HDD.
[b]BUILD FOR MORE GPU-INTENSIVE GAMES[/b]
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/13u8A]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/13u8A/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/13u8A/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]
[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k]Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i]Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler[/url] ($99.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z87c]Asus Z87-C ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($139.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl]G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($64.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-03gp42784kr]EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card[/url] ($659.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcaarcr2blw]Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu750txv2]Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply[/url] ($99.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Monitor:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vg248qe]Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor[/url] ($266.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Total:[/b] $1611.92
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-06 00:33 EDT-0400)[/i]
CondescendingCandlestick3570k rather than the 4770, and a 780/capture card
I'll take this into consideration, thank you.
OdissiusBro, actually, I suggest the Corsair 300R...if you want this, then get on this deal.
Deal Here for $50 after $20MIR and Promo Code: ERO91525
Thanks!
Kirito-snip-
You didn't add anything to "Storage", so I'm guessing you already have a HDD.
yeah. I have a HDD.
[quote=CondescendingCandlestick]3570k rather than the 4770, and a 780/capture card[/quote]
I'll take this into consideration, thank you.
[quote=Odissius]Bro, actually, I suggest the Corsair 300R...if you want this, then get on this deal.
[b][url=www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3844170&CatId=1509]Deal Here[/url][/b] for $50 after $20MIR and Promo Code: ERO91525[/quote]
Thanks!
[quote=Kirito]
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You didn't add anything to "Storage", so I'm guessing you already have a HDD.[/quote]
yeah. I have a HDD.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($266.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1306.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-06 02:28 EDT-0400)
excluded hdd/ram because you're salvaging those from your current PC
Was trying to get as close to 1300 as possible. If you plan on doing MAJOR OC'ing you could swap out the cooling fan for something better but for slight(or none) overclocking this is plenty.
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/13vFt]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/13vFt/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/13vFt/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/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2]Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z77extreme4]ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard[/url] ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7pd128bw]Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk[/url] ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42774kr]EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card[/url] ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcaarcr2blw]Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu650hx]Corsair Professional 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply[/url] ($79.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Monitor:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vg248qe]Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor[/url] ($266.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Total:[/b] $1306.90
[i](Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)[/i]
[i](Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-06 02:28 EDT-0400)[/i]
excluded hdd/ram because you're salvaging those from your current PC
Was trying to get as close to 1300 as possible. If you plan on doing MAJOR OC'ing you could swap out the cooling fan for something better but for slight(or none) overclocking this is plenty.
Stick with the 4770K. TF2 is so CPU intensive on high settings, and the hyperthreading will help you tremendously when streaming.
While the 7970 performs great for that price (plus those games), Nvidia cards offer Lightboost for your monitor which would be a competitive advantage. The 770 is a pretty good value; recommend that rather than the 670 or 680.
Everything else can be changed to accommodate personal taste and budget.
After market cooling is basically necessary. Intel's stock coolers are garbage. The delta between stock cooling and a $30 cooler is huge. The delta between $30 coolers and more expensive cooling isn't as large, so here you can fine tune your budget in very granular amounts. In other words, pay a little more and get a little more performance step by step.
Cases you could spend as little as $50 and still get a great case. Mostly determine your style. There are several great options and I recommend you look at Corsair, Fractal Design, Cooler Master, NZXT, Rosewill, Lian Li brands. Although as you get cheaper you'll lose out on size and a few features - like fan controllers. Size isn't that big of an issue; a good sized mid tower provides plenty of room when using a single video card. The case you picked offers a lot, but you can cut costs here if you can live without a few things.
You could knock a little bit off the power supply if necessary, but there isn't a better power supply for less than the Corsair HX650. It's a very good price right now. I'd stick with that.
Stick with the 4770K. TF2 is so CPU intensive on high settings, and the hyperthreading will help you tremendously when streaming.
While the 7970 performs great for that price (plus those games), Nvidia cards offer Lightboost for your monitor which would be a competitive advantage. The 770 is a pretty good value; recommend that rather than the 670 or 680.
Everything else can be changed to accommodate personal taste and budget.
After market cooling is basically necessary. Intel's stock coolers are garbage. The delta between stock cooling and a $30 cooler is huge. The delta between $30 coolers and more expensive cooling isn't as large, so here you can fine tune your budget in very granular amounts. In other words, pay a little more and get a little more performance step by step.
Cases you could spend as little as $50 and still get a great case. Mostly determine your style. There are several great options and I recommend you look at Corsair, Fractal Design, Cooler Master, NZXT, Rosewill, Lian Li brands. Although as you get cheaper you'll lose out on size and a few features - like fan controllers. Size isn't that big of an issue; a good sized mid tower provides plenty of room when using a single video card. The case you picked offers a lot, but you can cut costs here if you can live without a few things.
You could knock a little bit off the power supply if necessary, but there isn't a better power supply for less than the Corsair HX650. It's a very good price right now. I'd stick with that.
I'm not expert but I built 2 computers for some friends and used zalman z5 and z9. Both very cheap cases, look fine and to me most importantly had good cable management. Maybe other people care more about the looks but to me I just prefer what's more practical. Just my 2 cents
I'm not expert but I built 2 computers for some friends and used zalman z5 and z9. Both very cheap cases, look fine and to me most importantly had good cable management. Maybe other people care more about the looks but to me I just prefer what's more practical. Just my 2 cents
I've decided to go with DZKs build with some modifications after further discussion:
www.pcpartpicker.com/p/13GWP
any more opinions or straight upgrades that you think could be done?
CopperSideStick with the 4770K. TF2 is so CPU intensive on high settings, and the hyperthreading will help you tremendously when streaming.
While the 7970 performs great for that price (plus those games), Nvidia cards offer Lightboost for your monitor which would be a competitive advantage. The 770 is a pretty good value; recommend that rather than the 670 or 680.
do you think the 4770K is really worth the extra money? the i5 3570K is pretty much on par, and even better overclocking capabilities if anything at all. Also i'll be going with the 770 card like you recommended.
I've decided to go with DZKs build with some modifications after further discussion:
www.pcpartpicker.com/p/13GWP
any more opinions or straight upgrades that you think could be done?
[quote=CopperSide]Stick with the 4770K. TF2 is so CPU intensive on high settings, and the hyperthreading will help you tremendously when streaming.
While the 7970 performs great for that price (plus those games), Nvidia cards offer Lightboost for your monitor which would be a competitive advantage. The 770 is a pretty good value; recommend that rather than the 670 or 680.
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do you think the 4770K is really worth the extra money? the i5 3570K is pretty much on par, and even better overclocking capabilities if anything at all. Also i'll be going with the 770 card like you recommended.
Keep in mind that the i7 4770k is ~300$ versus ~200$ 3570k, that's pretty much the price of the SSD. Being on a budget, I'd take the i5 + SSD vs the i7 for gaming any day of the week. Sure the i7 might me a bit better for streaming but the i5 would do just fine.
Keep in mind that the i7 4770k is ~300$ versus ~200$ 3570k, that's pretty much the price of the SSD. Being on a budget, I'd take the i5 + SSD vs the i7 for gaming any day of the week. Sure the i7 might me a bit better for streaming but the i5 would do just fine.
Don't get the 700 series cards. They are just rebranded 600 series cards, clocked a little higher but more pricey. They're clocked a little higher and way more expensive. 7950 gives you amazing performance for the price especially at higher resolutions. The i7-3770k is like $230 at microcenter if one is near you, otherwise the 3570k is fine for streaming. 770 is nice and all but the 7950 will perform as good if not better in 1080p+ because of the speed of its vram.
Don't get the 700 series cards. They are just rebranded 600 series cards, clocked a little higher but more pricey. They're clocked a little higher and way more expensive. 7950 gives you amazing performance for the price especially at higher resolutions. The i7-3770k is like $230 at microcenter if one is near you, otherwise the 3570k is fine for streaming. 770 is nice and all but the 7950 will perform as good if not better in 1080p+ because of the speed of its vram.