Upgrade existing computer or to build a new custom pc?
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xGaikoz
September 13, 2013 2:25:23 PM
I have a acer E415SM motherboard, intel core 2 duo E6400, 4gb ram and a Nvidia GeForce 7300 LE. Can anyone tell me whether to upgrade my existing pc (with specific replacement parts) or to build a new custom pc? My main purpose of upgrading/ building a new pc is to play action/ FPS triple a titles and my budget is a medium-end gaming pc. Thanks!
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breadkun
September 13, 2013 2:26:49 PM
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To go with a true gaming PC, the DVD Player may be reusable if it is SATA (not IDE), and possibly the hard drive if it is SATA (not IDE). DVD burners are about $20, and a hard drive is $50-100 - the average hard drive last me 4-6 years, so depending upon the age of the drive, you may want to replace that.
The case should be ok to use, but it won't have USB 3 ports, and ventilation may be restricted. The mobo, memory, GPU and processor wouldn't be usable.
So, it comes down to a $20 DVD burner....Personally, I would utilize the PC for something else, and build a new PC with fresh parts.
The case should be ok to use, but it won't have USB 3 ports, and ventilation may be restricted. The mobo, memory, GPU and processor wouldn't be usable.
So, it comes down to a $20 DVD burner....Personally, I would utilize the PC for something else, and build a new PC with fresh parts.
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xGaikoz
September 13, 2013 2:37:24 PM
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September 13, 2013 2:39:28 PM
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September 13, 2013 2:46:27 PM
xGaikoz
September 13, 2013 2:55:51 PM
xGaikoz
September 13, 2013 6:01:01 PM
Kelthar said:
Further information I need: is the monitor included in the $1000 budget? Is a windows copy required (and if so, windows 7 or 8)? Will you overclock? Do you need/want USB 3.0?Yes i hope that the windows copy is included and i will overclock. But the monitor on the other hand, i think that i will replace it after my new pc is assembled. Btw the tried to find a pc build while you are gone but i still hope that everything's perfect.
Case: Thermaltake Chaser Series A31 VP300A1W2N Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
MoBo: ASUS Z87-A LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Psu: CORSAIR CX Series CX750 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready
Cpu: Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics
Ram: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-2133C10D-8GXM
Hdd: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Dvd burner: SAMSUNG DVD Burner SATA Model SH-224DB/BEBE
Gpu: A gtx 760 but not very sure which model yet.
I saw on the feedback corner that the psu is either good or not good so i would like you to provide ur opinion on that. Also im stuck on which ram to choose from http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Please give me your opinions and better alternatives.
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The following things can be changed easily (if you want to): case, CPU, motherboard, RAM, OS, cooler. The 212 EVO is one of the best coolers out there, but it only allows for medium overclocking. The RAM I think maybe 2x4GB will be better, especially since RAM performs better in pairs.
I do not recommend changing anything else. I made sure to get you a powerful enough PSU to handle a possible upgrade to dual GTX 760 in the future. HDD and Optical are standard, not worth changing (unless you want a bigger one). GPU is the best bang for buck out there at the moment.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $954.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-13 21:15 EDT-0400)
I do not recommend changing anything else. I made sure to get you a powerful enough PSU to handle a possible upgrade to dual GTX 760 in the future. HDD and Optical are standard, not worth changing (unless you want a bigger one). GPU is the best bang for buck out there at the moment.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $954.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-13 21:15 EDT-0400)
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xGaikoz
September 13, 2013 6:24:29 PM
Kelthar said:
The following things can be changed easily (if you want to): case, CPU, motherboard, RAM, OS, cooler. The 212 EVO is one of the best coolers out there, but it only allows for medium overclocking. The RAM I think maybe 2x4GB will be better, especially since RAM performs better in pairs.I do not recommend changing anything else. I made sure to get you a powerful enough PSU to handle a possible upgrade to dual GTX 760 in the future. HDD and Optical are standard, not worth changing (unless you want a bigger one). GPU is the best bang for buck out there at the moment.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $954.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-13 21:15 EDT-0400)
But i thought that the hyper 212 evo doesn't support LGA1150 sockets??
But
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It does support LGA1150 and LGA1155. Supported Sockets: AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, LGA775, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1366, FM1, LGA2011, FM2, LGA1150
So, things it's up to you to decide: which case do you want, 4th or 3rd Generation Intel, which OS (Windows 8 or 7).
Anyway, slightly improved build (improved RAM):
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $969.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-13 21:31 EDT-0400)
So, things it's up to you to decide: which case do you want, 4th or 3rd Generation Intel, which OS (Windows 8 or 7).
Anyway, slightly improved build (improved RAM):
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $969.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-13 21:31 EDT-0400)
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xGaikoz
September 13, 2013 6:35:58 PM
Kelthar said:
It does support LGA1150 and LGA1155. Supported Sockets: AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, LGA775, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1366, FM1, LGA2011, FM2, LGA1150So, things it's up to you to decide: which case do you want, 4th or 3rd Generation Intel, which OS (Windows 8 or 7).
Anyway, slightly improved build (improved RAM):
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $969.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-13 21:31 EDT-0400)
Thank you for your help. But i've that the release of haswell will lead to no updates of sandy bridge in the future which is why i chose the 4th gen i5, but is that really true? Also how do you define a "good ram", by its frequency and???
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Correct. In the future Ivy Bridge (Sandy Bridge is 2nd Gen, Ivy is 3rd) will stop being sold altogether. To be honest with you, however, it is expected that the socket changes once again in two years so I wouldn't worry much about it, especially since you shouldn't be upgrading CPU within a few years. This computer, once you get a 2nd GTX 760 for SLI, will last you at least 4 years. Performance will drop, that's for sure, but it'll still be great.
4th Gen only allows up to 4.4GHz overclock (stable). Above 4.4GHz temperatures get unbearably and exponentially high. I also picked 3rd gen because it's slightly cheaper.
Good RAM is defined by its capacity, frequency and latency. Then it's defined by the brand (materials that brand uses, quality).
4th Gen only allows up to 4.4GHz overclock (stable). Above 4.4GHz temperatures get unbearably and exponentially high. I also picked 3rd gen because it's slightly cheaper.
Good RAM is defined by its capacity, frequency and latency. Then it's defined by the brand (materials that brand uses, quality).
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xGaikoz
September 13, 2013 6:59:40 PM
Kelthar said:
Correct. In the future Ivy Bridge (Sandy Bridge is 2nd Gen, Ivy is 3rd) will stop being sold altogether. To be honest with you, however, it is expected that the socket changes once again in two years so I wouldn't worry much about it, especially since you shouldn't be upgrading CPU within a few years. This computer, once you get a 2nd GTX 760 for SLI, will last you at least 4 years. Performance will drop, that's for sure, but it'll still be great.4th Gen only allows up to 4.4GHz overclock (stable). Above 4.4GHz temperatures get unbearably and exponentially high. I also picked 3rd gen because it's slightly cheaper.
Good RAM is defined by its capacity, frequency and latency. Then it's defined by the brand (materials that brand uses, quality).
Hmm so 10extra bucks is worthy i guess, btw should i directly purchase awater cooling system? Since i have to while overclocking and having dual sli
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Watercooling would only be used on the CPU. Full-system watercooling is expensive and way out of your budget (expect a few hundreds on the cooling alone).
Watercooling is a good idea for high overclocks, which you won't be able to reach on 4th Gen (unfortunately). The EVO 212 allows for moderate overclocking, which is good for your situation as it's moderately cheap and still allows for increased performance.
Watercooling is a good idea for high overclocks, which you won't be able to reach on 4th Gen (unfortunately). The EVO 212 allows for moderate overclocking, which is good for your situation as it's moderately cheap and still allows for increased performance.
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xGaikoz
September 13, 2013 7:12:03 PM
Kelthar said:
Watercooling would only be used on the CPU. Full-system watercooling is expensive and way out of your budget (expect a few hundreds on the cooling alone).Watercooling is a good idea for high overclocks, which you won't be able to reach on 4th Gen (unfortunately). The EVO 212 allows for moderate overclocking, which is good for your situation as it's moderately cheap and still allows for increased performance.
OMG i can't decide on which ram to pick
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/memory/#z=8192
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xGaikoz
September 13, 2013 7:24:13 PM
Kelthar said:
The Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 is great high-end RAM, and quite cheap. You can later upgrade to 16GB if you see fit, by getting another pair.Is this ram better?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8...
On paper it seems superior.
Also, this case seems to be cheap and good
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-400r
Also comes with 3 120mm fans woot
What determines a good psu and should i buy a 650w or 750w psu?
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The RAM only differs in brand and both brands are good, so either that one or the one I suggested.
That case is exactly the same as the one I suggested, so you're good.
Go for at least 750W so that you can SLI in the future. In the build I posted up there I put a TX850M which means it's a modular 850W PSU. It's currently cheaper than the 750W model because of discounts, so I'd get it. A good PSU depends on the brand and the specific model. For example, Corsair is a great PSU manufacturer but stay the hell away from their CX Series.
That case is exactly the same as the one I suggested, so you're good.
Go for at least 750W so that you can SLI in the future. In the build I posted up there I put a TX850M which means it's a modular 850W PSU. It's currently cheaper than the 750W model because of discounts, so I'd get it. A good PSU depends on the brand and the specific model. For example, Corsair is a great PSU manufacturer but stay the hell away from their CX Series.
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xGaikoz
September 14, 2013 7:37:24 PM
Kelthar said:
The RAM only differs in brand and both brands are good, so either that one or the one I suggested.That case is exactly the same as the one I suggested, so you're good.
Go for at least 750W so that you can SLI in the future. In the build I posted up there I put a TX850M which means it's a modular 850W PSU. It's currently cheaper than the 750W model because of discounts, so I'd get it. A good PSU depends on the brand and the specific model. For example, Corsair is a great PSU manufacturer but stay the hell away from their CX Series.
Alright, so if i consider getting a asrock z87 mobo should i get a sound card and network adapter? Since the specs of the onboard sb and na are quite good.
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xGaikoz
September 16, 2013 11:48:00 AM
Kelthar said:
Nowadays you don't need an additional sound card or network card unless you have very specific needs. For gaming, absolutely not necessary.If you get the asrock z87 you'll need to get 4th Gen as well.
Isit worth it to spend an extra $30 to get a asrock z87 extreme6 instead of a extreme4?
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xGaikoz
September 16, 2013 2:20:43 PM
Kelthar said:
If I'm not mistaken the extreme4 is thinner than usual, which sometimes causes problems. So either extreme6 or another brand/mobo.Ok i will post my parts once i get to use my computer to confirm the final build. Thank you so much for your help and i will give you best answer afterwards!
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xGaikoz
September 18, 2013 1:23:17 AM
Kelthar said:
Yes please post the final build before purchasing to make sure there are no incompatibilities or obvious bottlenecks!http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1F3nx
CPU
Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor $229.91 Outlet PC
CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $29.98 Outlet PC
Motherboard
ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $164.99 Newegg
Memory
G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $61.20 Newegg
Storage
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $61.98 Outlet PC
Video Card
Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card $250.98 SuperBiiz
Case
Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case $87.98 Newegg
Power Supply
Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply $104.99 Newegg
But i am not sure whether i should get the corsair vengeance lp instead. Also i dont know if the case if worth it and which z87 board do you think is the best? Asus z87 seems good too but is more expensive. Btw what operating system will i get if i dont buy any os and boot the computer??
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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If you don't purchase any operating system, you won't get any. Your computer will simply say "No operating system detected", or "No boot partition detected", anything along those lines.
You can use Linux for free, but you'll need to have it on a CD/flash drive previously. They'll need to be bootable, so in the case of the flash drive you can't just copy it over. Simply searching for "how to create a linux live CD" will show you how to do it for a CD/DVD, "how to create a linux live USB" will show you the instructions for USB flash drive.
In regards to your build:
I'd change the Asus GTX760 to an MSI GTX760 which is 10$ pricier but is less noisy and cools better. This information is based on what I found when deciding which one to get for myself, 2 months ago.
I'd also change the Motherboard. Personally I'd get a MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150, which will be cheaper since it has a combo with the CPU. In my opinion it's either on the same level or is better than the Extreme6.
Everything else is fine, apart from the lack of OS. Complete build I suggest, not including OS, is as follows:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($61.20 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $961.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-18 09:33 EDT-0400)
You can use Linux for free, but you'll need to have it on a CD/flash drive previously. They'll need to be bootable, so in the case of the flash drive you can't just copy it over. Simply searching for "how to create a linux live CD" will show you how to do it for a CD/DVD, "how to create a linux live USB" will show you the instructions for USB flash drive.
In regards to your build:
I'd change the Asus GTX760 to an MSI GTX760 which is 10$ pricier but is less noisy and cools better. This information is based on what I found when deciding which one to get for myself, 2 months ago.
I'd also change the Motherboard. Personally I'd get a MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150, which will be cheaper since it has a combo with the CPU. In my opinion it's either on the same level or is better than the Extreme6.
Everything else is fine, apart from the lack of OS. Complete build I suggest, not including OS, is as follows:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($61.20 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $961.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-18 09:33 EDT-0400)
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xGaikoz
September 18, 2013 3:41:42 PM
Kelthar said:
If you don't purchase any operating system, you won't get any. Your computer will simply say "No operating system detected", or "No boot partition detected", anything along those lines.You can use Linux for free, but you'll need to have it on a CD/flash drive previously. They'll need to be bootable, so in the case of the flash drive you can't just copy it over. Simply searching for "how to create a linux live CD" will show you how to do it for a CD/DVD, "how to create a linux live USB" will show you the instructions for USB flash drive.
In regards to your build:
I'd change the Asus GTX760 to an MSI GTX760 which is 10$ pricier but is less noisy and cools better. This information is based on what I found when deciding which one to get for myself, 2 months ago.
I'd also change the Motherboard. Personally I'd get a MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150, which will be cheaper since it has a combo with the CPU. In my opinion it's either on the same level or is better than the Extreme6.
Everything else is fine, apart from the lack of OS. Complete build I suggest, not including OS, is as follows:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($61.20 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($265.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1034.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-19 06:15 EDT-0400)
Will this work out good? The case seems to be good as 3 fans are incuded and are they are pwn fans i suppose. The LED on the fans are also controllable which is very nice. Btw if the MSI gtx 760 is factory OCed, will it reduce the lifespan of the graphics card?
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No, it won't reduce lifespan.
Lifespan is reduced if an improper overclock takes place (not the case). You get improper overclocks when for example you are heating up the component too much, or you're attempting to overclock it to certain voltages it can't sustain.
The overclock on those cards is under control, and they come with amazing cooling.
That case is fine, it's up to personal preference.
Lifespan is reduced if an improper overclock takes place (not the case). You get improper overclocks when for example you are heating up the component too much, or you're attempting to overclock it to certain voltages it can't sustain.
The overclock on those cards is under control, and they come with amazing cooling.
That case is fine, it's up to personal preference.
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xGaikoz
September 24, 2013 9:17:06 PM
Kelthar said:
No, it won't reduce lifespan.Lifespan is reduced if an improper overclock takes place (not the case). You get improper overclocks when for example you are heating up the component too much, or you're attempting to overclock it to certain voltages it can't sustain.
The overclock on those cards is under control, and they come with amazing cooling.
That case is fine, it's up to personal preference.
So if i want to overclock my cpu to 4.0gHz, would it be safe since i saw from other forums that using air cooling can only oc to 4.6gHz stable.
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xGaikoz
September 25, 2013 5:02:55 PM
Kelthar said:
Yes, you'll probably be able to.You'll need a cooler though, stock cooler will not be enough. Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO will be enough, for example.
Always watch out for temperatures. You shouldn't go over 75ºC during a Prime95 benchmark. If you do, you're OCing too high.
Aftermarket heatsinks come with their thermal paste, but would you reccommend a aftermarket thermal paste like artic silver and would it have other benefits other than having a better connection?
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