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Dom Taylor

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Hey everyone,

This is the first time I've ever tried to build a pc. I am a complete novice, I don't know what parts are better than others. Basically just assume I know nothing.

I'm looking to build a pc capable of playing skyrim with mods, bf3, crisis 3 etc.. On as high as possible graphics (for my resolution) and fps for my budget (hopefully high to ultra). I only need it purely for gaming, nothing else will be running on the computer. My budget can be stretched an extra $100 or so if it will jump me up to ultra settings.

I have a screen (1280x720) , mouse, keyboard and I think I have a copy of windows 7 64 bit lying round somewhere. But apart from that I need a complete list of parts and where to buy them (must ship to UK).

Please try to be as specific as possible, it's like trying to learn a new language!!

Cheers.
 
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Looks good to me. Though I changed the RAM to a cheaper but similar performing one (RAM does not matter much as long as it is 1600MHz and CL is 9 or lower) and changed the PSU to a better XFX PSU which should be awesome. So this is how finally the build looks like. I hope you like it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£167.99 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£68.97 @ Dabs)
Memory: GeIL Enhance CORSA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£40.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£46.99 @ CCL...
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Sangeet Khatri

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You should definitely get a new monitor and hence get this build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3330 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($165.52 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B75M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($137.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $820.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 14:20 EDT-0400)

I hope this helps. Is there anything else I can do for you?
 
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Dom Taylor

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This build looks pretty decent. Would I need something for cooling?
 
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Well im gonna assume that you game in your tv room, so you want something small, fast and with good graphics, This build will Handle any game at Max Settings in that Resolution, No lag.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3330 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($165.52 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($88.17 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.99 @ Geeks.com)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($16.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $793.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 14:37 EDT-0400)
 
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Sangeet Khatri

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No, not at all. The stock CPU Cooler should be just fine and the stock case fans should be more than enough.
I hope this helps. Do you need to know anything else?
 
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I can get my hands on a 20" dell HP 2009v monitor FREE as my gf's mum has it, hardly used. It has 1600x900 resolution. I'd rather spend my money on performance than buying a brand new monitor. I'd rather have the game run as smoothly as possible while having decent graphics for my resolution.

Sorry for being such a pain guys haha..
 
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Hahaha not at all, is this pc gonna be in a desktop? or in a Tv room? either way the GTX 760 in all the builds posted should max anything at 1600x900. and in your tv resolution you would be seeing almost 60 stable fps in ultra in all the games you want. I think that right now you should think what size do you want your case to be.

 
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I am all for this build. Get this OP.
 
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So... in holydays when you are going back home you are gonna take the full tower and travel in car? bus? plane? or you gonna leave it at the uni room

 
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I'm 700miles from my home so I'm hardly gonna go back... I got a pretty good deal with rent and the house is for two years because my mates parents bought one for a few of us... The pc will be sitting on my desk at uni for at least two years before it is moved
 
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Alright If you dont need the monitor then take my build, if you want a new monitor take Sangeet Khatri build. Any build will Max you Everything.
Have a nice Day Taylor and remember to close the tread by selectin the new best answer when you have no further questions.
 
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Dom Taylor

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I just want to thank all you guys the everything, without you I would have no idea what I was doing.

Again I'm sorry for being a pain. But I'm gonna go with chulex67 but with the cooler master case and the 3570k.

Cheers guys
 
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Coolermaster Case? what case are you getting?
 
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If you want something portable, then get the Fractal Design Core 1000 that I suggested. Is is a pretty good case which is well designed. It would do just awesome for you.

I think you should probably go for the build I suggested. I mean, you definitely need a new monitor for gaming and the 760 can max out any game at 1080p and give 40+ FPS easily, so that is a great build (at least in my opinion)
 
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Dom Taylor

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What I'm thinking about so far is;

Intel 5i-3570k

ASrock DDR3 1333 intel - LGA1155

Corsair vengeance 8gb (2x4gb) DDR3 1600 MHz

Seagate barracuda 1TB HDD sata 6gb/s

EVGA GeForce gtx 760 2gb GDDR5 256 bit

Cooler master HAF-912

Corsair cx 600w 80 plus bronze

Asus DWR-24F1ST

Sorry it's not in a good format.

Is pretty much a mixture of your suggestions. Would that be okay?
 
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Sangeet Khatri

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What is the motherboard? We cannot see what motherboard you are going for. You probably posted the wrong name. Please post the Motherboard's Model number so that we can review it.
 
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Dom Taylor

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It's B75M-ITX. $89.99 amazon
 
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You are going with a Mini itx motherboard in a ATX case?, thats like puttig a Mini Cooper in a football camp.
 
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No, it is not a good motherboard.

1. This is a Mini ITX board, though it would fit easily but there are no expansion slots at all and it is not at all good combination.
2. The Motherboard is a B75 Motherboard, while the CPU is a 3570K that is it can overclock, but the B75 Motherboards do not support overclocking, so you are wasting money on the CPU.
3. The B75 boards are as bad as you can go. Really.. They are not the one to go for.

So my suggestion would be to change the CPU+Motherboard to the one suggested below. I hope this helps.

This CPU+Motherboard should be much better for your needs and it has better performance over the 3570K.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $302.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-02 11:14 EDT-0400)

I hope this helps. Replace the CPU+Motherboard and you would be much happier (for the same price :) )
 
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