First time buying gaming comp.

KiPoElKFeA · Aug 15, 2013

This is the first time that i am buying a gaming pc. can i reduce the price while still having a good high performance gaming pc.

Case 1 x Thermaltake Armor Revo Full Tower Gaming Case-Snow Edition
Processor 1 x Intel® Core™ i5-4670K Processor (4x 3.40GHz/6MB L3 Cache)-Intel Core™ i5-4670K w/ Intel Performance Tuning Protection
Motherboard 1 x ASRock Z87 OC Formula -- 4x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2x Gb LAN, 8x USB 3.0
Memory 1 x 32 GB [8 GB x4] DDR3-1866 Memory Module-G.SKILL Ripjaws X
Video Card 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan - 6GB-Single Card
Case Lighting None
Power Supply 1 x 1350 Watt - Thermaltake Toughpower-1350M-Free Upgrade to 1500 Watt Toughpower-1500M ($40 Savings)
Processor Cooling 1 x Corsair Hydro Series H60 Liquid CPU Cooling System-ARC Dual Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade (Push-Pull Airflow)
Primary Hard Drive 1 x 512 GB ADATA SX900 SSD-Dual 512GB Drives (1TB Capacity) - RAID 0 High Performance
Data Hard Drive 1 x 512 GB ADATA SX900 SSD-Dual 512GB Drives (1TB Capacity) - RAID 0 High Performance
2nd Optical Drive 1 x [12x Blu-Ray] LG BLU-RAY Reader, DVD±R/±RW Burner Combo Drive-Black
Optical Drive 1 x [12x Blu-Ray] LG BLU-RAY Reader, DVD±R/±RW Burner Combo Drive-Black
Sound Card 1 x ASUS Xonar DX -- 7.1 Channels, 192KHz/24-bit
Speaker System None
Network Card 1 x Intel Pro 10/100/1000 Network Card
Monitor None
Keyboard 1 x iBUYPOWER Standard Gaming Keyboard
Mouse 1 x iBUYPOWER Standard Gaming Mouse-Blood Red
Operating System 1 x None- Pre-formatted Hard Drive Only
Warranty 1 x 3 Year Standard Warranty Service
Rush Service 1 x Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee)-No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days
Video Camera None
Meter Display 1 x AeroCool V12XT Touch Screen Fan, Temperature Control & HDD Working Display
Flash Media Reader / Writer 1 x 12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer-Black
2nd Monitor None
Free Stuff 1 x [FREE Game Download] - GRID2-FREE with Intel 4th Gen Processor
Free Stuff 1 x [FREE Game Voucher] - Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist-Free with NVIDIA GeForce GTX660 or above Video Cards
iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction 1 x Advanced - iBUYPOWER Harmony SRS Sound Reduction System
iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion 1 x [6-Port] NZXT Internal USB Expansion System
iBUYPOWER PowerDrive 1 x PowerDrive Level 2 - Up to 20% Overclocking
Intel Smart Response Technology 1 x SSD Cache - 64 GB ADATA SP900 SSD
Case Engraving Service None
Subtotal $5,782.00

X79 · Aug 15, 2013

If you can reduce the price? Why certainly!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($205.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($224.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ Fatal1ty 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.88 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1840.28
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-15 12:18 EDT-0400)

Superb performance. Don't know what you want to play though or if you need peripherals.

Can be cheaper still. I just don't know enough about what you need or want.

KiPoElKFeA · Aug 15, 2013

peripherals are not a problem yet. i am more concern with the overall performance of the pc rather than the mouse or monitor
thx for the reply though.

would it be wiser to get two Video card as SLI or just one single video card.

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 15, 2013

get this built

770 sli better than gtx titan/4770k/8gb cl7 ram/asus pro z87/seasonic 850w/haf 932 advanced

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($172.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.88 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1926.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-15 12:33 EDT-0400)

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 15, 2013

the sli of gtx 760 outperforms a gtx titan and a 770 sli is much better

KiPoElKFeA · Aug 15, 2013

i am quite incline towards the Armor Revo case. do you guys think its worth it. or should i stick to Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 15, 2013

HAF 932 advanced is much better case

KiPoElKFeA · Aug 15, 2013

how would increasing or decreasing my memory affect my gaming experience

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 16, 2013

8gb is enough memory u wont need more for gaming

X79 · Aug 16, 2013

^

He's right.

Get some G.Skill or Corsair 1600Mhz RAM.

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 16, 2013

the ram i recommended is moreover fastest 1600 as it is cl7 ram

KiPoElKFeA · Aug 16, 2013

thanks for all the help.
another question - what are the differences between the different brands of video card for the same model (say the 770)?

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 16, 2013

talking of refference 770 all the brands are mostly the same

the difference comes in non refference design with o.c. and coolers

all the companies have o.c. versions like twinfrozr/lightning from msi,windforce from gigabyte,ACX from evga

evga with acx cooling is my personal favr8 for room to overclock as acx is a great cooler

msi is also good as it provides great factory o.c.

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 16, 2013

talking of refference 770 all the brands are mostly the same

the difference comes in non refference design with o.c. and coolers

all the companies have o.c. versions like twinfrozr/lightning from msi,windforce from gigabyte,ACX from evga

evga with acx cooling is my personal favr8 for room to overclock as acx is a great cooler

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 16, 2013

dont frget to pick a solution to ur thread

KiPoElKFeA · Aug 16, 2013

how about monitors then. do you have any suggestions?

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 16, 2013

i would go with a single 1440p monitor
its a great monitor to game on

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 16, 2013

Monitor: Dell U2713HM 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($625.17 @ Amazon)

KiPoElKFeA · Aug 16, 2013

how is the ghosting for this response time?

X79 · Aug 16, 2013

I don't think you ought to be recommending monitors to the OP until you know what games he

intends on playing; seeing as it does make a difference whether he plays fast or slow games, colorful

or not colorful.

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 16, 2013

it would be great not a problem there

KiPoElKFeA · Aug 16, 2013

well, i would want to run Crysis 3 on its maximum potential to say the least

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 16, 2013

ohkay then the monitor i suggested is great u ll love it

KiPoElKFeA · Aug 16, 2013

i want to setup that would be able to perform well along with displays and sound. especially for some of the newer games that are coming out. which is why i would prefer a more powerful desktop. other than gaming i think i wil be watching movies and shows on the desktop. for work i will be relying on mainly the microsoft office softwares

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 16, 2013

it would be great for u 1440p monitor

if u dont want it get 3 1080p monitors

First time buying gaming comp.

Honorable

Honorable

Honorable

Dignified

Dignified

Honorable

Dignified

Honorable

Dignified

Honorable

Dignified

Honorable

Dignified

Dignified

Dignified

Honorable

Dignified

Dignified

Honorable

Honorable

Dignified

Honorable

Dignified

Honorable

Dignified

Share this page