Hey everyone, I've been directed to this website and forums so much in the past I've decided to sign up to get some (hopefully) direct support with my problems and queries. Before you read on, please keep in mind that I am only a beginner when it comes to computer hardware. I do know that a gtx 660 is a good video card though!
This is my first post but here's my query,
I plan on buying or building (hopefully buying already built) a desktop computer during the last half of 2013 that is capable of playing most games on high settings and that is fast when using programs, specifically video and photo editing programs. I need help selecting the best components for my money.
My budget: $1500 but if I could go under $1300, even $1100 that would be great.
Purpose for machine: Gaming and video editing mostly. The games I will or want to play, just to give you an idea, are the Sims 3, Minecraft and the Arma games along with DayZ. I will be using video editing software to edit gameplays I record. Other than that, I want it to do everything a normal home computer would. I also spend majority of my spare time on the internet.
This is a list of a build I came up with as it was within the price range of what I could afford but I am after others opinions on the best computer I can get for under $1500.
Motherboard (mobo): ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX Quad SLI LGA1155 HDMI SATA 3.0 USB 3.0
Graphics Card (GPU): ASUS Nvidia GTX 660 Direct CU II (2) OC 2GB
Processor (CPU): Intel i7-3770K, Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz Max Turbo 3.9GHz
Random Access Memory (RAM): Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x 8GB) Dual Channel DDR3 1600 MHz 240 PIN RAM
Power Supply (PSU): COODMAX CD-P500W 24PIN ATX SATA 12cm fan Intel AMD
Solid State Drive (SSD): Samsung 840 120GB SSD 2.5" 7mm SATA3
Hard Drive (HDD): Seagate 2TB Barracuda 3.5" SATA 7200rpm 64MB 6GB/s
Optical Disk Drive (ODD): Samsung SH-224BB 22x DVD R RW Burner Internal
SATA writer Optical Drive Nero 9
Case: Haven't decided
Operating System (OS): Windows 7 Home Premium
Sorry if I am missing anything above but please let me know if that is a good build or not. Also, is it worth getting an i7 3770k over an i5 processor? I've heard it makes no difference in games but what about video editing and other things?
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Just as a side note, these are the specs of my current computer (laptop) and so a mid ranged computer may seem really good to me considering what I am currently used to. I am happy as long as I don't lag all the time and I can play most games on high settings while keeping nice smooth animation. (I can't even play Minecraft on all the lowest settings without it lagging).
Intel Celeron T3500
Intel GMA 4500MHD
2 GB DDR3 Memory
500GB HDD
I am not sure which is the CPU and GPU sorry. It's just what is written on the sticker stuck to my laptop. I'm not sure if these specs are considered mid ranged or bad and as I said, a mid ranged computer may seem really good to me. Thanks everyone!
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One more thing, this is my very first post on any forum and so my layout may not be the best. Any feedback and comments I will read. Thanks.
This is my first post but here's my query,
I plan on buying or building (hopefully buying already built) a desktop computer during the last half of 2013 that is capable of playing most games on high settings and that is fast when using programs, specifically video and photo editing programs. I need help selecting the best components for my money.
My budget: $1500 but if I could go under $1300, even $1100 that would be great.
Purpose for machine: Gaming and video editing mostly. The games I will or want to play, just to give you an idea, are the Sims 3, Minecraft and the Arma games along with DayZ. I will be using video editing software to edit gameplays I record. Other than that, I want it to do everything a normal home computer would. I also spend majority of my spare time on the internet.
This is a list of a build I came up with as it was within the price range of what I could afford but I am after others opinions on the best computer I can get for under $1500.
Motherboard (mobo): ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX Quad SLI LGA1155 HDMI SATA 3.0 USB 3.0
Graphics Card (GPU): ASUS Nvidia GTX 660 Direct CU II (2) OC 2GB
Processor (CPU): Intel i7-3770K, Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz Max Turbo 3.9GHz
Random Access Memory (RAM): Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x 8GB) Dual Channel DDR3 1600 MHz 240 PIN RAM
Power Supply (PSU): COODMAX CD-P500W 24PIN ATX SATA 12cm fan Intel AMD
Solid State Drive (SSD): Samsung 840 120GB SSD 2.5" 7mm SATA3
Hard Drive (HDD): Seagate 2TB Barracuda 3.5" SATA 7200rpm 64MB 6GB/s
Optical Disk Drive (ODD): Samsung SH-224BB 22x DVD R RW Burner Internal
SATA writer Optical Drive Nero 9
Case: Haven't decided
Operating System (OS): Windows 7 Home Premium
Sorry if I am missing anything above but please let me know if that is a good build or not. Also, is it worth getting an i7 3770k over an i5 processor? I've heard it makes no difference in games but what about video editing and other things?
*****
Just as a side note, these are the specs of my current computer (laptop) and so a mid ranged computer may seem really good to me considering what I am currently used to. I am happy as long as I don't lag all the time and I can play most games on high settings while keeping nice smooth animation. (I can't even play Minecraft on all the lowest settings without it lagging).
Intel Celeron T3500
Intel GMA 4500MHD
2 GB DDR3 Memory
500GB HDD
I am not sure which is the CPU and GPU sorry. It's just what is written on the sticker stuck to my laptop. I'm not sure if these specs are considered mid ranged or bad and as I said, a mid ranged computer may seem really good to me. Thanks everyone!
*****
One more thing, this is my very first post on any forum and so my layout may not be the best. Any feedback and comments I will read. Thanks.