$1049 cyberpower gaming pc build - advice on configuration please?

thegnome54

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May 18, 2013
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Hey guys,

I've wanted to build my own PC for a while, but it's looking like cyberpowerpc can supply me a prebuilt one for cheaper than the individual parts would otherwise cost me. I know they have a lot of bad reviews for slow/incompetent service, but I'm not in a hurry and I'm just looking to eventually receive a budget, high-performing gaming/video editing pc that I can upgrade down the line.

I went through and set up a possible configuration, and it would be awesome if you could let me know what you think. Do the parts make sense together, and do you think I could ever do better for cheaper on my own?

Here's the configuration: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1F48ER

Details about my goals:
1. Used for gaming, video editing. Main personal computer.
2. My budget is around $1000, sort of flexible.
3. I'm currently in Switzerland, but I would order it to ship to the US, and pay with a US credit card. By the way, does anyone know how that works? Can I just order as if I was in the US? Does it matter that I'm not? Should I have family in the US order it? Kind of a weird situation.
5. No brand preference, just want it to work.
6. I already have a monitor, speakers, keyboard and mouse.
7. No overclocking.
8. I'm not actually sure what res my monitor is... I think 1920x1080?
9. I'm not in a hurry, I'd like it in the next few months.

Thanks so much for any input!
 

Marcopolo123

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V2 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H77-DS3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($95.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.19 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill ARMOR-EVO ATX Full Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Fortress 750W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1127.07
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-18 12:22 EDT-0400)

Way better


Amd build , cheaper but not worse...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.19 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill ARMOR-EVO ATX Full Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Fortress 750W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1066.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-18 12:26 EDT-0400)
 

galeener

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Your link isnt working for me it just goes to cyberpower.
The number one thing to remember with them is never get the default power supplies.
When you get it take pictures and make sure they included what you paid for
Also if you get one from them open it up before powering on and take pictures of the interiopr als and make sure every thing is seated and connected. shipping plays hell with prebuilt systems.
 
its cheaper to build it yourself. NEVER will you find a cheaper price for the same stuff at a builder like cyberpower.

i can configure something for you, you can buy everything at ncix.com (canadian site), and then get it shipped to Switzerland that way. they charge 50 bucks which is less than the usual 300 and they do a good job. just remember that shipping will cost you a fortune
 
its cheaper to build it yourself. NEVER will you find a cheaper price for the same stuff at a builder like cyberpower.

i can configure something for you, you can buy everything at ncix.com (canadian site), and then get it shipped to Switzerland that way. they charge 50 bucks which is less than the usual 300 and they do a good job. just remember that shipping will cost you a fortune