Second Opinions On Gaming PC

derpinator64

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Nov 9, 2012
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10,510
I will be using this setup for playing games as intensive as Arma II: Dayz, and Arma 3. I'm looking to bring the price down as much as possible without sacrificing performance.

The build must be capable of maintaining no less than 60FPS while playing on maximum settings.

My preferred companies are Intel, Corsair, and AMD(GPU Only).

Display - $309.99

Case - $59.99

MoBo - $134.99

CPU - $219.99

GPU - $259.99

Memory - $79.99

HDD - $94.99

WiFi - $49.00

PSU - $79.99

Total - $1,288.92
 

derpinator64

Honorable
Nov 9, 2012
7
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10,510


I fixed the memory link.

Would you recommend a single 8GB stick, or x2 4GB sticks? I imagine 2 sticks would handle the workload better.
 

derpinator64

Honorable
Nov 9, 2012
7
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10,510


I'm using a 4GB 7850. They ran those tests on a 2GB model. Theoretically this should make my minimum FPS around 80 based off those results.

EDIT: I also looked into the 6990 4GB, but it's rare making it more expensive than 2 7850s. Anything that cost more than the 7850 really isn't in my budget.
 

assasin32

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Apr 23, 2008
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19,515
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/P0hw
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/P0hw/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/P0hw/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Biostar TZ77A ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($42.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($363.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Intel 62205ANHMWDTX1 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($33.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 335 Upgraded ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.85 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L4S-10AB-GP 60.9 CFM 140mm Fan ($5.75 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L4S-10AB-GP 60.9 CFM 140mm Fan ($5.75 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L4S-10AB-GP 60.9 CFM 140mm Fan ($5.75 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS278Q-P 27.0" Monitor ($294.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1235.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-07 03:36 EDT-0400)

It's easier to have an antenna that you can freely move around so you don't have to go through your computer case to get a signal, it makes a difference. Are there better wifi cards, possibly for the price but this is what I found in stock at newegg which was dual band. And after having a usb wifi device that kept overheating that caused internet drops I rather avoid USB, and this meets my criteria on that. And if you have a smartphone you can download something that tells you your wifi signal strength so you can experiment and find the best location for the antenna.

Link to case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119244

I included enough fans for the 2 sides and front intake. Used quiet 140mm fans which provide what should be more than adequate airflow.