- Apr 2, 2013
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Alright guys I'm looking for some input on my decisions in parts for a PC from scratch. I'm a college kid turning in my Lenovo y480 for the last time and instead of getting another gaming laptop I have decided to build myself a unit to which I'll remotely access via a more portable tab. And when I go home I wanna have that device be capable of handling intensive games even if on lower than perfect settings. From owning my laptop I've made some expectations out of hardware that might throw the budget over. My budget is about what I spent on my laptop, $1000, and with it I've made these decisions so far from articles and reviews.
Graphics Card (at least 2GB preferably gddr5)
Radeon HD 7850 2gb $185
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131473&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=
Processor (Quad-core for college-level computer programming, I heard the 3770k can be found for near this price not haven't seen it)
I5 3570k $220
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Processors+-+Desktops-_-N82E16819116504&gclid=COj6z_21rbYCFQZV4AodMzUA5w
Motherboard (I'm inexperienced with motherboards so I'm looking for a decision between these two or a likely competitor)
Asus p8z77-I $185
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131840&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Intel+Motherboards-_-N82E16813131840&gclid=CNn60oilq7YCFYid4Aodyx0A2A
Asus p8z77-v $130
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-p8z77vlx
Hard Drive (Small but good SSD, for OS and a game or two, with plenty of room for college documents)
Samsung 256g $230 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NB8WRU/ref=asc_df_B009NB8WRU2453906?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=pg-465-34-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395097&creativeASIN=B009NB8WRU
RAM (8gb)
To me RAM is RAM, I only think I need 8gb and just might pick up Corsair at best buy
PSU (600+ is what I believe the system needs, also I'd prefer a quiet unit for games)
Modstream Pro 600W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017
Frame (Still debating between a regular tower or something smaller, closer to steambox size, making it easy to transport and place)
Monitor (Already own)
My college supplies OS's so I have no worries there. I intend to go with Windows 7 since 8 doesn't appeal. I know I'm leaving a big amount here to ambiguity, but I'm hoping with more research and the help of this post I'll have what I need.
Graphics Card (at least 2GB preferably gddr5)
Radeon HD 7850 2gb $185
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131473&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10440897&PID=3067296&SID=
Processor (Quad-core for college-level computer programming, I heard the 3770k can be found for near this price not haven't seen it)
I5 3570k $220
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Processors+-+Desktops-_-N82E16819116504&gclid=COj6z_21rbYCFQZV4AodMzUA5w
Motherboard (I'm inexperienced with motherboards so I'm looking for a decision between these two or a likely competitor)
Asus p8z77-I $185
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131840&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Intel+Motherboards-_-N82E16813131840&gclid=CNn60oilq7YCFYid4Aodyx0A2A
Asus p8z77-v $130
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-p8z77vlx
Hard Drive (Small but good SSD, for OS and a game or two, with plenty of room for college documents)
Samsung 256g $230 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NB8WRU/ref=asc_df_B009NB8WRU2453906?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=pg-465-34-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395097&creativeASIN=B009NB8WRU
RAM (8gb)
To me RAM is RAM, I only think I need 8gb and just might pick up Corsair at best buy
PSU (600+ is what I believe the system needs, also I'd prefer a quiet unit for games)
Modstream Pro 600W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017
Frame (Still debating between a regular tower or something smaller, closer to steambox size, making it easy to transport and place)
Monitor (Already own)
My college supplies OS's so I have no worries there. I intend to go with Windows 7 since 8 doesn't appeal. I know I'm leaving a big amount here to ambiguity, but I'm hoping with more research and the help of this post I'll have what I need.
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