Greetings everyone! I have recently decided to trade in my controller for a keyboard and mouse and venture back into the world of PC gaming. I have spent the last 5 years with a Macbook which now breaks a sweat whenever I watch movies on my 2nd display, so I figured it was time to leave the butter knife at home and bring the proper weapon to the gun-fight.
I am looking to build myself a rig that has the power to chew through the more PC intensive games on the higher settings with a degree of future proofing and easy upgrade ability (which is pretty much what everyone wants, right?!). Bear in mind that I am also a complete and utter noob when it comes to building computers (the specs for computer components might as well be in Spanish).
I have been perusing the forums and learning as much as I can, but I will still need your help in making this all happen! So please, help this noob build his first rig!
Approximate Purchase Date: As soon as I can get the funds together, ideally within the month.
Budget Range: Looking to spend up to $1500, however spending the whole $1500 isn't necessary if it only gives minimal gains.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming will be priority #1. Watching movies/shows, as well as some Photoshop dabbling.
Are you buying a monitor: No.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Whatever is cheapest
Location: Ontario, Canada
Parts Preferences: The only piece that I am firm on is the case (NZXT Phantom). The rest is up for debate.
Overclocking: Potentially in the future if it is the best available option for upgrading.
SLI or Crossfire: Same as above.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 (ASUS VE247H)
Additional Comments: I took a stab at putting together my own build. Feel free adjust it as you see fit, or rip it completely apart and put together something better, you're call! I may also buy some parts individually if they go on sale before I can purchase the rest of the components.
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 ($134.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.39 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($392.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.67 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1333.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
Thank you in advance for your help! You guys are amazing
I am looking to build myself a rig that has the power to chew through the more PC intensive games on the higher settings with a degree of future proofing and easy upgrade ability (which is pretty much what everyone wants, right?!). Bear in mind that I am also a complete and utter noob when it comes to building computers (the specs for computer components might as well be in Spanish).
I have been perusing the forums and learning as much as I can, but I will still need your help in making this all happen! So please, help this noob build his first rig!
Approximate Purchase Date: As soon as I can get the funds together, ideally within the month.
Budget Range: Looking to spend up to $1500, however spending the whole $1500 isn't necessary if it only gives minimal gains.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming will be priority #1. Watching movies/shows, as well as some Photoshop dabbling.
Are you buying a monitor: No.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Whatever is cheapest
Location: Ontario, Canada
Parts Preferences: The only piece that I am firm on is the case (NZXT Phantom). The rest is up for debate.
Overclocking: Potentially in the future if it is the best available option for upgrading.
SLI or Crossfire: Same as above.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 (ASUS VE247H)
Additional Comments: I took a stab at putting together my own build. Feel free adjust it as you see fit, or rip it completely apart and put together something better, you're call! I may also buy some parts individually if they go on sale before I can purchase the rest of the components.
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 ($134.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.39 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($392.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.67 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1333.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
Thank you in advance for your help! You guys are amazing
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