Graphic Design and Gaming Computer

bg051868 · Oct 14, 2013

I am a graphic design major and a gamer and i need help deciding what PC to get, i was originally going for a mac but alot of people tell me it is bad for gaming.
My budget is around 2000
I want to be able to run games like mincraft, WoW, runescape, with no problems.

thanks.

Gaidax · Oct 14, 2013

2k? The sky is the limit my friend

Go here: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-a-pc-core-i7-overclocking,3596.html

It shows you a sample beast system for 2.5k - you can take instead of tripple GTX760 a single GTX780 and a bit simpler X79 Motherboard and you get right into your 2k$ target with an insane system.

Deus Gladiorum · Oct 14, 2013

bg051868 :

Well most everyone here is going to recommend that you build your own PC. Macs are way overpriced. I like Mac OS X for its aesthetics and software suite, but that and the shit hardware you get with it aren't enough to justify its terrifying price points.

Anyway, if you build your own PC, you have the option of Windows, Linux, or if you want to be really complex, Mac OS X(colloquially referred to as a "Hackintosh"). Regardless of your Operating System (OS) building a PC will result in MUCH lower price : performance ratio than if you bought a pre-built PC. If you've never built one before, it's very easy and thanks to tutorials on YouTube and the internet in general PC building is much simpler than people think.

Anyway, reply if you'd like to continue with getting a pre-build or if you want to take your first jump into the realm of PC building. Also, I assume that your currency is in USD ($)?

bg051868 · Oct 14, 2013

Deus Gladiorum :

bg051868 :

Well most everyone here is going to recommend that you build your own PC. Macs are way overpriced. I like Mac OS X for its aesthetics and software suite, but that and the shit hardware you get with it aren't enough to justify its terrifying price points.

Anyway, if you build your own PC, you have the option of Windows, Linux, or if you want to be really complex, Mac OS X(colloquially referred to as a "Hackintosh"). Regardless of your Operating System (OS) building a PC will result in MUCH lower price : performance ratio than if you bought a pre-built PC. If you've never built one before, it's very easy and thanks to tutorials on YouTube and the internet in general PC building is much simpler than people think.

Anyway, reply if you'd like to continue with getting a pre-build or if you want to take your first jump into the realm of PC building. Also, I assume that your currency is in USD ($)?

Yes, i would like to try and step into the realm of PC building, and yes my currency is USD, thanks for the reply.

Deus Gladiorum · Oct 14, 2013

bg051868 :

Deus Gladiorum :

Yes, i would like to try and step into the realm of PC building, and yes my currency is USD, thanks for the reply.

Ah well when you say that your budget is $2,000, what else are you including in it? Is it just the base build or is that budget also meant to afford a monitor, keyboard, and mouse? And for an OS, I assume you'll want me to suggest you a build with Windows 7, right?

bg051868 · Oct 14, 2013

Correct, im going to need everything and windows 7 is correct. Im also fine with going a bit above my budget.

logainofhades · Oct 14, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.25 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($126.92 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($177.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($387.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($387.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 850W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-208DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1986.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-14 14:39 EDT-0400)

Edit* I see that you actually need more components than this has. I was still in the process of putting it together when you posted that. :lol:

bg051868 · Oct 14, 2013

logainofhades :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.25 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($126.92 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($177.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($387.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($387.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 850W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-208DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1986.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-14 14:39 EDT-0400)

Edit* I see that you actually need more components than this has. I was still in the process of putting it together when you posted that. :lol:

This includes everything except a monitor,keyboard,mouse? if so could you recommend good ones? thanks for the reply and sorry im new at this.

logainofhades · Oct 14, 2013

It didn't have windows either. Like I said, I posted that without seeing your comment about other stuff you needed. Mouse and keyboard is probably more of a personal thing. Go to Best Buy, Walmart, Office Max, or whatever and find one that suits you. You possibly could find a decent deal on a monitor that way too. Office max often has some listed on clearance in their Sunday ads. I picked up 2 samsung 24" a few months ago for $79 each. :lol: The sunday weekly ads in general are probably your best bet for monitor deals.

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