$700-$800 Gaming PC

delta9 · Jul 2, 2013

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week

Budget Range: $700-$800 after shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, web browsing, word processing.

Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I don't particularly have one.

Location: San Jose, California.

Parts Preferences: I don't have any particular preferences.

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

When I say monitor, what I say is that I have a 32" hdtv that I was wondering if I could get away with using as a monitor (Seiki SC32HT04).

I've been playing around with a build on pcpartpicker, and this is what I've got so far: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1cp6l - but I'm not terribly attached to any of it.

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor $179.99
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard $74.99
RAM: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $52.99
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $66.62
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card $199.99
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case $39.99
Power Supply: Kingwin 650W ATX / BTX Power Supply $43.98
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) $89.98

This is the first time I've ever tried to build a computer, so I'm sure I've made quite a few mistakes.

ayushde · Jul 2, 2013

delta9 :

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week

Budget Range: $700-$800 after shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, web browsing, word processing.

Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I don't particularly have one.

Location: San Jose, California.

Parts Preferences: I don't have any particular preferences.

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

When I say monitor, what I say is that I have a 32" hdtv that I was wondering if I could get away with using as a monitor (Seiki SC32HT04).

I've been playing around with a build on pcpartpicker, and this is what I've got so far: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1cp6l - but I'm not terribly attached to any of it.

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor $179.99
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard $74.99
RAM: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $52.99
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $66.62
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card $199.99
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case $39.99
Power Supply: Kingwin 650W ATX / BTX Power Supply $43.98
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) $89.98

This is the first time I've ever tried to build a computer, so I'm sure I've made quite a few mistakes.

Why don't you extend your budget by around 50$ and get a gtx 760.....It provides excellent bang for the buck...
Also try to get a ssd caching drive or a cheap ssd as a boot drive....It will be a huge leap for the snappiness of your pc

envy14tpe · Jul 2, 2013

I too agree with trying for a 760, but it will be $70 more. For $20 more you can get a 7870. I'd go that route to maintain your budget.

Also, that USB 2.0 wifi is not good. Get one that plugs into your mobo and has 2 antennas.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($82.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.62 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $781.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-02 02:20 EDT-0400)

ingtar33 · Jul 2, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $797.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-02 02:32 EDT-0400)

ayushde · Jul 2, 2013

What about this build...I have also included an ssd caching drive to increase the snappiness of your PC..

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1crmO

envy14tpe · Jul 2, 2013

No comments from OP?

SamGriffiths · Jul 2, 2013

$15 over but it's a monster.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.61 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($403.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $815.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-02 10:44 EDT-0400)

delta9 · Jul 2, 2013

ayushde :

At this point I'm inclined toward this one. That said, having never built a computer before how hard is it to implement SSD caching?

ayushde · Jul 2, 2013

delta9 :

Sorry but there was a compatibility issue with the other build between the mobo and the case. So I replaced the case.
Also I found out that you cannot use ssd caching in a amd system (though you can use it as a boot drive.. So I replaced the ssd caching drive with a 64 gb ssd and still the build is within your budget. (781 $)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1cxol

delta9 · Jul 2, 2013

ayushde :

delta9 :

Sorry but there was a compatibility issue with the other build between the mobo and the case. So I replaced the case.
Also I found out that you cannot use ssd caching in a amd system (though you can use it as a boot drive.. So I replaced the ssd caching drive with a 64 gb ssd and still the build is within your budget. (781 $)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1cxol

Thanks. I think that's what I'm going to go with.

ayushde · Jul 2, 2013

delta9 :

ayushde :

Thanks. I think that's what I'm going to go with.

You are always welcome..

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