Hey everyone, so I am trying to build my first gaming pc and I need some help from some people with knowledge about/ experience with this hardware. After doing some research I have settled on an Intel based system with an Nvidia GPU. However, from there I have been going back and forth between which CPU/ GPU/ MOBO to choose. Every time I read a new thread in the forums I end up changing my choices. So any help will be GREATLY appreciated. Below are the specifics.
Desired Performance/ Budget:
My budget is around $450 for the CPU, GPU, and Motherboard. However, I am not opposed to spending a little more if there is a significant boost to performance. I have pretty much decided on the rest of the components. This system will be strictly for gaming (I use my laptop for everything else). I am looking to play games at 1920 x 1080 res. on med - high graphics. I can deal with turning the graphics down in order for the game to run smoother (but obviously I would like to run them at high settings). I also need for this system to last me about a year maybe a little more (by then I will have the means to build a high-end gaming pc). The games I play are mostly MMOs (WOW, FFXIV-ARR, GW2) but i also like to play BF3, Arma2, and Skyrim. I would also like this pc to be able to handle new games coming out. I haven't been into pc gaming in awhile since my current pc won't run anything decently so I am trying to get a system that will enable me to get back into it.
CPU:
I am torn between an i3 and an i5. I don't really know which model would be good for what I am trying to accomplish. I have been reading that the i3s will handle current games fine, but I am not sure if I should get a quad core i5 if I want to be able to handle the newer games that are designed for more than 2 cores, or if they run games better in general.
GPU:
I have been looking at the GTX 650 ti boost, 660, 660ti, and 670. However, like I said I have no idea which one would give me the desired performance for my budget.
Motherboard:
This part really stumps me. Do the chipsets have any effect on performance? If so, which chipset do I need?
Some combinations of CPU/ GPU/ and MOBO would be greatly appreciated. I have just recently started researching so I don't know much. If you could provide some explanations that would be great too, since I am interested in knowing why certain hardware is better over the others.
Thanks a lot guys.
Desired Performance/ Budget:
My budget is around $450 for the CPU, GPU, and Motherboard. However, I am not opposed to spending a little more if there is a significant boost to performance. I have pretty much decided on the rest of the components. This system will be strictly for gaming (I use my laptop for everything else). I am looking to play games at 1920 x 1080 res. on med - high graphics. I can deal with turning the graphics down in order for the game to run smoother (but obviously I would like to run them at high settings). I also need for this system to last me about a year maybe a little more (by then I will have the means to build a high-end gaming pc). The games I play are mostly MMOs (WOW, FFXIV-ARR, GW2) but i also like to play BF3, Arma2, and Skyrim. I would also like this pc to be able to handle new games coming out. I haven't been into pc gaming in awhile since my current pc won't run anything decently so I am trying to get a system that will enable me to get back into it.
CPU:
I am torn between an i3 and an i5. I don't really know which model would be good for what I am trying to accomplish. I have been reading that the i3s will handle current games fine, but I am not sure if I should get a quad core i5 if I want to be able to handle the newer games that are designed for more than 2 cores, or if they run games better in general.
GPU:
I have been looking at the GTX 650 ti boost, 660, 660ti, and 670. However, like I said I have no idea which one would give me the desired performance for my budget.
Motherboard:
This part really stumps me. Do the chipsets have any effect on performance? If so, which chipset do I need?
Some combinations of CPU/ GPU/ and MOBO would be greatly appreciated. I have just recently started researching so I don't know much. If you could provide some explanations that would be great too, since I am interested in knowing why certain hardware is better over the others.
Thanks a lot guys.
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