1,000 Dollars (CA) Pc Gaming desktop review

Xyloriuphon · Jul 21, 2013

Hello, my friend is wanting me to build him a decent gaming computer (Nothing too high) and, Has a max of 1,100 dollars for spending, Now, Would these parts be compatible (ive already looked over them, just want a second opinion) And, will the PSU power everything?

PARTS:

DVD DRIVE
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX45962

CPU+MOBO
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/BDL_4670_Z87A

CASE:
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX42004

GRAPHICS CARD
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX40874

HDD
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX36523

CPU AFTERMARKET COOLER
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX36377

RAM
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX33234

PSU
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX37626/Reviews

FAN
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX38326

OS
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX32996
(Whats the difference between Pro and Home Premium?
Is Home Premium good enough?)

[strike]Also, if possible, Will you be able to point me somewhere to get Windows 7 ?(preferably Pro X64, Using Memory Express) [/strike]

EDIT: I found one... (Check PARTS)

Any answere's/suggestions appreciated!

realchaos · Jul 21, 2013

Are you overclocking/?>

Xyloriuphon · Jul 22, 2013

realchaos :

Im not planning to, I know this CPU does not allow Oc'ing, Should i get the K?

Also, Any bottlenecks?

realchaos · Jul 22, 2013

No bottlenecks but you should get a better gpu for your budget.

Processor: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX45429
Motherboard: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX45854
RAM: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX44441
GPU: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX46586
Remove the Hyper 212 EVO until you want to overclock.

It leaves the option of overclocking open and the 760 is the same as a 660 ti except with better memory bandwidth.

Xyloriuphon · Jul 22, 2013

realchaos :

Yeah, Thanks, But, Doesnt the TI have a big difference? [strike]PLUS, Im still thinking, Since he needs a monitor and speakers, Should i build the pc, give him a pair of monitor and speakers (not the best) and, once he gets enough money to buy them, Then get them?[/strike]

EDIT, Just added the stuff up, and went to 1069$, Which is great! but, Were not planning to get the parts just yet, Were having to wait, Until he gets the money, and, I come back after i leave...

EDIT2: Are you sure there is no bottlenecks, I just want to make sure, Since, I haven't seen alot about hasewell, and how powerfull they are.

EDIT3: since im not planning to OC, Cant i just drop the K and get the 4670?
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX45430

EDIT4: Ah, I Just re-read your msg, and, I guess i will leave the K with there, And, I might as well get the EVO, since, Then i can have the air blowing out the top of the case, Instead of going outwards towards the side....

Why wouldn't i want the Evo? doesnt the heatsink that comes with the CPU suck?
Anyways, Yeah, thanks, I just need those questions answered

realchaos · Jul 22, 2013

No bottlenecks for sure.
The 760 is a re-branded 660ti with better memory bandwidth at the same price.
I said to just drop the EVO for now because there's no point of getting it until you decide to overclock.

Xyloriuphon · Jul 22, 2013

realchaos :

Yeah, okay, so, Then, the stock cooler should keep it cool? okay, Thats good,

Im trying to decide if i should get a fan controller to control some more fans, (Mobo only supports 3 case fans, so, Theres one in the front, One in the back, and one im planning to buy, Would i put the 3 fan in the front, or top? Since, When i look at the case, There isnt much air being able to come through the front..

realchaos · Jul 22, 2013

You see those blue strips on the side? Air goes through those vents so you're definitely getting some cool air from the front. You can also see holes behind the blue strips which leads the air to the fan.
For fan placement, you can either put the third one on the top or on the side. Putting it on the top, you should make it an exhaust fan. Putting it on the side, you should make it an intake fan.

Xyloriuphon · Jul 23, 2013

realchaos :

Yeah, I understand that the blue lines are holes, but, They aren't as big as many other desktops, So, Wouldn't the air be restricted? So, I either put it on the side or top? I might as well put it on the side, as, the hot air rises, so, it can go through that gate.... But, would it be worth it to get a fan controller?

realchaos · Jul 23, 2013

Air won't be restricted. You'll still get plenty of air from the front.

If you put it on the side, use it as an intake fan to pull cool air from outside the case and push it right onto the gpu.

I won't get a fan controller. You can control your fans in the bios.

Xyloriuphon · Jul 23, 2013

realchaos :

Yeah, but, If i get a fan controller, it would allow me to control 4-5 fans, instead of 3

realchaos · Jul 23, 2013

You shouldn't even need more fans. 3 should be enough.

Xyloriuphon · Jul 23, 2013

realchaos :

Okay, Thanks for the help!

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