Hi guys, so i decided it's time to get rid of this 7yr old PC and move on to a real computer. I've researched quite a bit on my parts making sure they work for all the games that i plan to play. I wanted to ask some advice to know if my computer build is good.
Just a note, that the games i plan to run (Most GPU/CPU intensive games) Would be Skyrim and Bioshock Infinite. Those are the highest hits for my build. Idc if i run them on low, i just want to play them :)
Here are the parts i picked:
-Basic CD Burner
-500GB HD (Also a 1TB HD i currently have in this computer, same brand)
-Geforce GTX 650
-430W PSU
-8GB RAM
-Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130655
-Intel i3-3220
-Windows 7
Total price is $616.93. Any suggestions if i should downgrade anything or get any better parts? I will be upgrading parts in the later future. Thanks in advance.
Hi guys, so i decided it's time to get rid of this 7yr old PC and move on to a real computer. I've researched quite a bit on my parts making sure they work for all the games that i plan to play. I wanted to ask some advice to know if my computer build is good.
Just a note, that the games i plan to run (Most GPU/CPU intensive games) Would be Skyrim and Bioshock Infinite. Those are the highest hits for my build. Idc if i run them on low, i just want to play them :)
Here are the parts i picked:
-Basic CD Burner
-500GB HD (Also a 1TB HD i currently have in this computer, same brand)
-Geforce GTX 650
-430W PSU
-8GB RAM
-Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130655
-Intel i3-3220
-Windows 7
Total price is $616.93. Any suggestions if i should downgrade anything or get any better parts? I will be upgrading parts in the later future. Thanks in advance.
Don't buy windows and throw that extra money into a better cpu, also the HD 7770 is better then the 650 at that price point.
Don't buy windows and throw that extra money into a better cpu, also the HD 7770 is better then the 650 at that price point.
Spend some extra cheese and get an SSD. You'll be glad you did.
Spend some extra cheese and get an SSD. You'll be glad you did.
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The only thing I'd say is that you might want to look for an i5 if you can afford it, as it will give you better ability to upgrade other things later on. I got the i5 3750K so I could overclock it when I get a beefier GPU and go to water cooling. The processor is the hardest thing to upgrade because it usually means a new mobo.
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The only thing I'd say is that you might want to look for an i5 if you can afford it, as it will give you better ability to upgrade other things later on. I got the i5 3750K so I could overclock it when I get a beefier GPU and go to water cooling. The processor is the hardest thing to upgrade because it usually means a new mobo.
AndKennethCheck out this site
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The only thing I'd say is that you might want to look for an i5 if you can afford it, as it will give you better ability to upgrade other things later on. I got the i5 3750K so I could overclock it when I get a beefier GPU and go to water cooling. The processor is the hardest thing to upgrade because it usually means a new mobo.
Thanks really helpful! Do you think if i were to upgrade my i3 to an i5 my mobo will be compatible with it; or if i were to upgrade to an i7?
[quote=AndKenneth]Check out this site
http://www.logicalincrements.com/
The only thing I'd say is that you might want to look for an i5 if you can afford it, as it will give you better ability to upgrade other things later on. I got the i5 3750K so I could overclock it when I get a beefier GPU and go to water cooling. The processor is the hardest thing to upgrade because it usually means a new mobo.[/quote]
Thanks really helpful! Do you think if i were to upgrade my i3 to an i5 my mobo will be compatible with it; or if i were to upgrade to an i7?
If you're able to pirate Windows 7, then do so.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI H87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Black 500GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.68 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $585.62
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-17 19:03 EDT-0400)
If you're able to pirate Windows 7, then do so.
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[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54570]Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h87g43]MSI H87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($99.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls2kit4g3d1609ds1s00]Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($46.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd5000bpkt]Western Digital Scorpio Black 500GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($63.68 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/his-video-card-h777f1g2m]HIS Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card[/url] ($99.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc912kkn1]Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($59.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500m]Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply[/url] ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
[b]Total:[/b] $585.62
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your socket is 1155 and all i5's and i7's (sandy or ivy bridge) work with that motherboard so you can upgrade later down the road. (i'd put in the dough to get a better power supply like #6) also if you can squeeze in a 650 ti or 7850 instead that'd be more future proof.
your socket is 1155 and all i5's and i7's (sandy or ivy bridge) work with that motherboard so you can upgrade later down the road. (i'd put in the dough to get a better power supply like #6) also if you can squeeze in a 650 ti or 7850 instead that'd be more future proof.