Looking to build a new computer

Guest · Apr 18, 2013

I'm looking to build a computer, roughly around 1300 (operating system included in that price). I want to squeeze a much power and upgradeability into the system, and I have very little idea where to start. >,<

ksham · Apr 18, 2013

What will you be using the computer for?

daswilhelm · Apr 18, 2013

wait a little while until haswell (new intel chips) drops.

completelyrandomname · Apr 18, 2013

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 ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($297.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($63.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1037.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-18 20:10 EDT-0400)
This should be a good gaming build without breaking the bank.

MotherFerJones · Apr 18, 2013

^^^ That looks good but i would throw in a Samsung 840 120GB or 240GB for the OS, add an extra $109 or $200 for that and your golden.

burritobob · Apr 18, 2013

daswilhelm :

CPU prices never drop, and the performance jump is not that much, if you OC the ivybridge CPU you will have more than enough power anyways.

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 ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($297.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($63.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1037.87

This is a good build but the extreme4 may be a bit expensive, the asus p8z77 V LK or the Gigabyte D3SH may be a bit cheaper and still grant the same performance.

Fractal Design case is again a bit expensive, you should really be looking at the CM HAF 912 or Corsair 300r for a great case with BETTER cooling performance MORE space and a BETTER look. But hey cases are all personal right? Choose the look you like best not what someone else recommends when it comes down to cases.

The XFX PSU is a bit expensive the CX600m would be cheaper and still supply more power, as well as being equal in certification.

Vengeance memory is a bit expensive you should be looking at this: Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US) Same performance but much better price.

^^^ That looks good but i would throw in a Samsung 840 120GB or 240GB for the OS, add and extra $109 or $200 for that and your golden.

I agree with this action as well.

completelyrandomname · Apr 18, 2013

burritobob :

daswilhelm :

CPU prices never drop, and the performance jump is not that much, if you OC the ivybridge CPU you will have more than enough power anyways.

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 ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($297.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($63.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1037.87

This is a good build but the extreme4 may be a bit expensive, the asus p8z77 V LK or the Gigabyte D3SH may be a bit cheaper and still grant the same performance.

Fractal Design case is again a bit expensive, you should really be looking at the CM HAF 912 or Corsair 300r for a great case with BETTER cooling performance MORE space and a BETTER look. But hey cases are all personal right? Choose the look you like best not what someone else recommends when it comes down to cases.

The XFX PSU is a bit expensive the CX600m would be cheaper and still supply more power, as well as being equal in certification.

Vengeance memory is a bit expensive you should be looking at this: Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US) Same performance but much better price.

^^^ That looks good but i would throw in a Samsung 840 120GB or 240GB for the OS, add and extra $109 or $200 for that and your golden.

I agree with this action as well.

Those 3 boards are in around the same price with similar features, i just grabbed what I saw first. Again cases are personal preference, I happen to like Fractal cases and you do not.

Yes they are pretty much the same in terms of power but the XFX one is made by Seasonic like the rest of their PSUs.

Memory prices are going up now, pretty hard to find a normal 2x4Gb 1600Mhz kit for around $50 now. (Got mine for $30 like a baus)

Also, forgot to include an SSD OP. Grab a Samsung 840 Pro 128Gb or 256Gb SSD and you're off to the races.

Guest · Apr 19, 2013

Is a solid state really that much of an improvement? I apologize, I should have stated I was going to be gaming and home media. My only concern with SSD is the rather small size for the rather large price.

ksham · Apr 19, 2013

It'll only improve load times. So if you like your computer to be snappy, go for it. If you rather save the money, leave it out.

completelyrandomname · Apr 19, 2013

Pretty much what ksham said. All it does is speeds up load times. Why is it so small you may ask? It is for installing the OS and a couple programs that you use a lot. The HDD would then be used for mass storage so like pictures, movies, etc.

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