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zoomzoomers
October 30, 2013 12:46:34 PM
I know this has been asked a million times, but I'd like to ask yet again.
I'm looking to build a new system from the ground up. It's pretty much be a system I'll be using to game on. It doesn't have to be bleeding edge and I most likely won't OC, at least for now, but would like the option to do so in the future. My plans are to OC and possibly add on another GPU, when prices come down, to the system along with some more RAM after a few years of use.
I do need a new keyboard/mouse/monitor/speakers all oriented towards gaming, but doens't necessarily have to be. I'd also like to work on a tower with some room so a good mid to full tower would be nice. I'll also need something to connect to my wifi at home.
Also, I'm going to attempt to take advantage of Black Friday sales/deals in Nov. or Dec. and hope that I can save a few bucks by ordering at the end of the year. Also, I'm in CA so ordering out of state will save on taxes?
Thanks for looking and even more thanks for your advice and suggestions!
I'm looking to build a new system from the ground up. It's pretty much be a system I'll be using to game on. It doesn't have to be bleeding edge and I most likely won't OC, at least for now, but would like the option to do so in the future. My plans are to OC and possibly add on another GPU, when prices come down, to the system along with some more RAM after a few years of use.
I do need a new keyboard/mouse/monitor/speakers all oriented towards gaming, but doens't necessarily have to be. I'd also like to work on a tower with some room so a good mid to full tower would be nice. I'll also need something to connect to my wifi at home.
Also, I'm going to attempt to take advantage of Black Friday sales/deals in Nov. or Dec. and hope that I can save a few bucks by ordering at the end of the year. Also, I'm in CA so ordering out of state will save on taxes?
Thanks for looking and even more thanks for your advice and suggestions!
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TNoDz_
October 30, 2013 1:03:24 PM
Ironwilly
October 30, 2013 1:14:23 PM
Since you're looking to game with it, the areas you do NOT want to go the cheapest route are going to be your GPU, Monitor and CPU. You have a lot of options, but here are some suggestions.
CPU: i5 3570k ($219) If you're sure you will not ever want to overclock, a 3570 is fine and will save you $10
GPU: Nvidia GTX 760 - AMD R9 280x or better ($250-300)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P ($169)
The monitor in particular you're going to need to really research because nobody but you will know your preferences and values on certain features. Also, it's one of the items you'll be least inclined to upgrade after you buy it, get the right one!
If you play a lot of FPS or racing games, you'll want a lower response rate monitor (2ms or lower) and possibly a 120hz refresh rate. These monitors are not known for having the best image quality, but they will give you the fastest response so you can be a more effective assassin
If you enjoy games like Skyrim, Batman Arkham series, and Assassin's Creed, where image quality is more important, then an IPS panel is absolutely the way to go. They work fine for FPS and racing as well, but they just aren't quite as quick as a TN display.
Certainly wait for Black Friday for your keyboard, mouse, speakers, hard drives and case. All of which are perennial high discount items on America's shopping day.
I would suggest getting an SSD, if possible, as it is one of the best hardware choices you can make to improve all activities on your PC. Also, since you'll be gaming, don't forget a good gaming headset or at least a mic.
A $1,500 budget will get you a great system, but make sure to plan out your purchases to stretch that budget as far as it will go. Do NOT skimp on your GPU, CPU and monitor...
Use a site like newegg.com where you can put together a wish list of components you like, and then post the list here and people will help critique and give feedback.
Good luck!
CPU: i5 3570k ($219) If you're sure you will not ever want to overclock, a 3570 is fine and will save you $10
GPU: Nvidia GTX 760 - AMD R9 280x or better ($250-300)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P ($169)
The monitor in particular you're going to need to really research because nobody but you will know your preferences and values on certain features. Also, it's one of the items you'll be least inclined to upgrade after you buy it, get the right one!
If you play a lot of FPS or racing games, you'll want a lower response rate monitor (2ms or lower) and possibly a 120hz refresh rate. These monitors are not known for having the best image quality, but they will give you the fastest response so you can be a more effective assassin
If you enjoy games like Skyrim, Batman Arkham series, and Assassin's Creed, where image quality is more important, then an IPS panel is absolutely the way to go. They work fine for FPS and racing as well, but they just aren't quite as quick as a TN display.
Certainly wait for Black Friday for your keyboard, mouse, speakers, hard drives and case. All of which are perennial high discount items on America's shopping day.
I would suggest getting an SSD, if possible, as it is one of the best hardware choices you can make to improve all activities on your PC. Also, since you'll be gaming, don't forget a good gaming headset or at least a mic.
A $1,500 budget will get you a great system, but make sure to plan out your purchases to stretch that budget as far as it will go. Do NOT skimp on your GPU, CPU and monitor...
Use a site like newegg.com where you can put together a wish list of components you like, and then post the list here and people will help critique and give feedback.
Good luck!
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TNoDz_
October 30, 2013 1:20:51 PM
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($307.27 @ TigerDirect)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($86.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ B&H)
Speakers: Logitech Z523 30W 2.1ch Speakers ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1462.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-30 16:10 EDT-0400)
This is my pick. A very well rounded build with a lot of room for upgradability. The case is a fair size with plenty of room as well as being critically acclaimed.
The CPU is OC enabled and is considered the best type for gaming. 8gb of RAM is the sweetspot but with this mobo you can go to 32 gb (if you really want to overkill it). The CPU cooler will allow you to keep cool even when OCing and its dirt cheap.
I picked an AMD R9 280x GPU to get a well rounded build. It's a great next gen GPU that has mantle technology (read up on it because its very impressive) and packs enough power to run upcoming games at max settings no problem. Note that if you want to buy a second GPU, Crossfire is known to be a bit buggy and no where near on par with SLI (Nvidia equivalent). If you want Nvidia, you're going to have to pay a bit more. The GTX 770 is a little les powerfull than the R9 280x and it cost about 40-50$ more (thats going to change soon because Nvidia announce price cuts of about 100$ on each GTX 700 series card). Expect the GTX 780 to be very competitive come end of novemeber.
My advice on the GPU is to buy it last and wait for the GPU war to settle a little to get the best value for price.
I don't know how much Black friday affects prices for computer parts online. I would assume there will be some crazy deals. If so, wait for that moment to purchase because you'll also be able to see that price decrease on the Nvidia cards.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($307.27 @ TigerDirect)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($86.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ B&H)
Speakers: Logitech Z523 30W 2.1ch Speakers ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1462.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-30 16:10 EDT-0400)
This is my pick. A very well rounded build with a lot of room for upgradability. The case is a fair size with plenty of room as well as being critically acclaimed.
The CPU is OC enabled and is considered the best type for gaming. 8gb of RAM is the sweetspot but with this mobo you can go to 32 gb (if you really want to overkill it). The CPU cooler will allow you to keep cool even when OCing and its dirt cheap.
I picked an AMD R9 280x GPU to get a well rounded build. It's a great next gen GPU that has mantle technology (read up on it because its very impressive) and packs enough power to run upcoming games at max settings no problem. Note that if you want to buy a second GPU, Crossfire is known to be a bit buggy and no where near on par with SLI (Nvidia equivalent). If you want Nvidia, you're going to have to pay a bit more. The GTX 770 is a little les powerfull than the R9 280x and it cost about 40-50$ more (thats going to change soon because Nvidia announce price cuts of about 100$ on each GTX 700 series card). Expect the GTX 780 to be very competitive come end of novemeber.
My advice on the GPU is to buy it last and wait for the GPU war to settle a little to get the best value for price.
I don't know how much Black friday affects prices for computer parts online. I would assume there will be some crazy deals. If so, wait for that moment to purchase because you'll also be able to see that price decrease on the Nvidia cards.
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Ironwilly
October 30, 2013 1:35:04 PM
Great post/system TNoDz_!!! I agree with just about all of it, with the exception of the keyboard and mouse. Razer is not my favorite, but the BlackWidow is @ $87 is a fantastic value for a mechanic keyboard with macro keys. I don't think I could argue that choice or find something comparable at that price.
I like my Logitech G500S mouse that I found for $44 on sale a few months back. It has the adjustable weights, lots of buttons and high DPI. It works great for MMORPG especially. It's not a huge mouse though, so if you have large hands it may not be the best for long hours of gaming. I find myself having to kind of "claw" at it after extended gaming sessions.
I like my Logitech G500S mouse that I found for $44 on sale a few months back. It has the adjustable weights, lots of buttons and high DPI. It works great for MMORPG especially. It's not a huge mouse though, so if you have large hands it may not be the best for long hours of gaming. I find myself having to kind of "claw" at it after extended gaming sessions.
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TNoDz_
October 30, 2013 2:14:51 PM
Ironwilly said:
Great post/system TNoDz_!!! I agree with just about all of it, with the exception of the keyboard and mouse. Razer is not my favorite, but the BlackWidow is @ $87 is a fantastic value for a mechanic keyboard with macro keys. I don't think I could argue that choice or find something comparable at that price.I like my Logitech G500S mouse that I found for $44 on sale a few months back. It has the adjustable weights, lots of buttons and high DPI. It works great for MMORPG especially. It's not a huge mouse though, so if you have large hands it may not be the best for long hours of gaming. I find myself having to kind of "claw" at it after extended gaming sessions.
I have a deathadder mouse myself. By god its the best thing I have ever bought. Really one of the great mouses. Such a simple design that is, in my opinion, completly flawless. For the keyboard, the blackwidow is a good one as well. I do agree that a corsair keyboard is great too and logitech is in there.
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zoomzoomers
October 30, 2013 3:24:11 PM
Thank you all for your great advice and suggestions! I'll definitely be waiting a month or so at least to take advantage of the Black Friday sales coming up.
Now that I have a good idea on the direction and parts to use!
I have been thinking of going with a GTX 770, but if price comes down enough I can aquire a GTX 780 card for about the same price I'll definitely be willing. I won't rule out the new R9 280X card either. So I'll definitely take all your advice on keeping my options open until the last moment.
Again, much thanks!!!
Now that I have a good idea on the direction and parts to use!
I have been thinking of going with a GTX 770, but if price comes down enough I can aquire a GTX 780 card for about the same price I'll definitely be willing. I won't rule out the new R9 280X card either. So I'll definitely take all your advice on keeping my options open until the last moment.
Again, much thanks!!!
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zoomzoomers
October 30, 2013 3:26:44 PM
zoomzoomers
October 30, 2013 3:38:17 PM
Ironwilly
October 30, 2013 3:40:58 PM
I will say that I am completely biased toward Nvidia. I have loved their products through the years and they have so many extra technologies on their side. For the past 2 years I would say that they have been the clear cut winner in the discrete GPU market.
That said, I consider Mantle to be a possible game changer in favor of AMD. While it's impossible to say how much support they will have in the future, games that use the API will give AMD GPU's a huge advantage. Battlefield 4 is one such game, with the Mantle release coming some time in December I believe.
Nvidia offers the best 3d performance, if you're looking for 3d gaming or movies on your PC, the best driver support (In my opinion and many others'), better mutli-GPU support, and quite a few Nvidia specific technologies (PhysX, Adaptive V-syn, G-sync, TXAA, etc.). Their GPUs are, however, are not the best performance-to-dollar cards on the market.
Again, I think the more research you do, the happier you well end up when you finally get the build that is perfect for you. Have fun!!!
That said, I consider Mantle to be a possible game changer in favor of AMD. While it's impossible to say how much support they will have in the future, games that use the API will give AMD GPU's a huge advantage. Battlefield 4 is one such game, with the Mantle release coming some time in December I believe.
Nvidia offers the best 3d performance, if you're looking for 3d gaming or movies on your PC, the best driver support (In my opinion and many others'), better mutli-GPU support, and quite a few Nvidia specific technologies (PhysX, Adaptive V-syn, G-sync, TXAA, etc.). Their GPUs are, however, are not the best performance-to-dollar cards on the market.
Again, I think the more research you do, the happier you well end up when you finally get the build that is perfect for you. Have fun!!!
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Ironwilly
October 30, 2013 3:57:30 PM
zoomzoomers said:
In terms of the monitor. I've been looking at these:ASUS VN247H-P 24-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor
HP Business E271i 27" LED LCD Monitor - 16:9 - 7 ms
AOC 29-inch IPS Q2963PM (21:9) LED Monitor
ASUS PA248Q 24-Inch LED-Lit IPS Professional Graphics Monitor
Any advice or recommendations on any?
Regarding 27" and larger monitors, you lose too much pixel density if you choose a 1080P monitor at this size. If you don't have the budget for a $500 GPU, then stick with a 1080p or 1200p monitor in the 24-26" range.
The 21:9 monitors are AWESOME for gaming and casual/business PC use. You are slightly limited by the number of games and applications that support the aspect ratio, but this should improve in the future and most recent games have no issues. I've never used the AOC monitor, but I've used the Asus PB298Q and it was gorgeous. For gaming, it's much more immersive because literally all you see is screen. You don't notice the clutter on your desk nearly as much... just beautiful screen
The Asus VN247H-P you mentioned is an FPS/Racing monitor. Pure speed, but it's not going to have the terrific color depth that an IPS display will
The Asus PA248Q is precalibrated so your colors are going to be more accurate out of the box. This applies more to graphic professionals, but it's still a nice bonus for gaming. I prefer the extra vertical space a 16:10 aspect ratio gives you and that monitor is IPS so it should be a very deep, vibrant display. I'm not familiar with it in person though.
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Keep in mind with a 21:9 aspect ration monitor, there are nearly 32% more pixels to fill. This is going to require a more powerful GPU. I would say a 770 or R280x would be as low as you could go and have good framerates.
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zoomzoomers
October 30, 2013 4:07:22 PM
It seems the more I know, the more questions I have. On that I apologize for my incessant questioning.
One last question I have is with regards to the mobo. I know there are quite a lot of options out there and can run expensive. The question I have is. Is it better to get a mobo that has wifi and audio enabled or buy seperately? I do know that all in one type of hardware are never as good as the stand alones, but I'm looking to save on money and complexity with my build. Is there a good gaming oriented mobo that has good audio and wifi/LAN capabilities built in?
Again, thank you for your time, advice and patience with all my questions.
One last question I have is with regards to the mobo. I know there are quite a lot of options out there and can run expensive. The question I have is. Is it better to get a mobo that has wifi and audio enabled or buy seperately? I do know that all in one type of hardware are never as good as the stand alones, but I'm looking to save on money and complexity with my build. Is there a good gaming oriented mobo that has good audio and wifi/LAN capabilities built in?
Again, thank you for your time, advice and patience with all my questions.
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Ironwilly
October 30, 2013 4:47:43 PM
zoomzoomers said:
It seems the more I know, the more questions I have. On that I apologize for my incessant questioning.
One last question I have is with regards to the mobo. I know there are quite a lot of options out there and can run expensive. The question I have is. Is it better to get a mobo that has wifi and audio enabled or buy seperately? I do know that all in one type of hardware are never as good as the stand alones, but I'm looking to save on money and complexity with my build. Is there a good gaming oriented mobo that has good audio and wifi/LAN capabilities built in?
Again, thank you for your time, advice and patience with all my questions.
I would not base a motherboard purchase on either Wifi or the onboard sound. The key features to look for are:
-Inputs and Outputs (How many high speed SATA and USB ports do you want)
-BIOS features and accessibility (UEFI and dual bios)
-Component Quality
-RAM Specifications
For a $1500 system, I would say spending $100-150 on a motherboard is where you want to be. If you want to go with a board that has an improved soundcard, you're probably going to be toward the $200 range. Will the difference in sound be noticeable? Yes. Is it worth the extra money? Not unless you're using high quality speakers or headsets and/or need it for your profession.
In regards to wifi, if the board you want has it, fantastic. If not, then just grab a wifi card or dongle. If possible, just use the NIC - better performance than wireless!
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zoomzoomers
October 30, 2013 5:24:39 PM
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1VjQQ
So here's what I came up with so far. I know it's a little over my budget, but I'm hoping that the price will come down a bit on or about Black Friday.
So what do you guys think? Any comments? Suggestions? Advice?
So here's what I came up with so far. I know it's a little over my budget, but I'm hoping that the price will come down a bit on or about Black Friday.
So what do you guys think? Any comments? Suggestions? Advice?
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TNoDz_
October 30, 2013 6:25:28 PM
zoomzoomers said:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1VjQQSo here's what I came up with so far. I know it's a little over my budget, but I'm hoping that the price will come down a bit on or about Black Friday.
So what do you guys think? Any comments? Suggestions? Advice?
Why do you need 16gb right now? Do you plan to do some editing or media creation? Same goes for the blu-ray player. Do you plan on turning your build into a media center? Are you going to actually be watching blu-rays?
The WD Caviar blue 1TD drive is actually cheaper than the Seagate one.
Finally, get a PCI wireless networking card rather than that gimmicky USB one. Preferably, invest in a long enough ethernet cable to plug in directly to your PC from the modem.
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Ironwilly
October 30, 2013 7:03:46 PM
I would lean toward a wired mouse, but that is just my preference.
The RAM looks good, I like Patriot memory or Corsair (A little pricier). The 1.5V voltage is nice and the timings are fine.
The SSD is a good choice and the MSI motherboard seems to have a nice bundle of features.
The HX850 Corsair PSU is actually the one I use in my main PC and I've been completely happy with it for about 4-5 years now.
The only other issue I see is the monitor just seems to be overkill unless your profession revolves around having an insanely accurate 10-bit monitor. While I'm sure this monitor would look fantastic, you're paying quite a bit more than a traditional 24" IPS monitor with 8-bit color and 16:10 aspect ratio.
The only real difference between this one and the one you picked out is the 8-bit color.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
This one is a more affordable option, but lacks the better calibration.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I'm not telling you to buy either one, just be sure you're buying for your needs and not paying extra for unnecessary features.
The RAM looks good, I like Patriot memory or Corsair (A little pricier). The 1.5V voltage is nice and the timings are fine.
The SSD is a good choice and the MSI motherboard seems to have a nice bundle of features.
The HX850 Corsair PSU is actually the one I use in my main PC and I've been completely happy with it for about 4-5 years now.
The only other issue I see is the monitor just seems to be overkill unless your profession revolves around having an insanely accurate 10-bit monitor. While I'm sure this monitor would look fantastic, you're paying quite a bit more than a traditional 24" IPS monitor with 8-bit color and 16:10 aspect ratio.
The only real difference between this one and the one you picked out is the 8-bit color.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
This one is a more affordable option, but lacks the better calibration.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I'm not telling you to buy either one, just be sure you're buying for your needs and not paying extra for unnecessary features.
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zoomzoomers
October 30, 2013 8:25:17 PM
TNoDz_ said:
zoomzoomers said:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1VjQQSo here's what I came up with so far. I know it's a little over my budget, but I'm hoping that the price will come down a bit on or about Black Friday.
So what do you guys think? Any comments? Suggestions? Advice?
Why do you need 16gb right now? Do you plan to do some editing or media creation? Same goes for the blu-ray player. Do you plan on turning your build into a media center? Are you going to actually be watching blu-rays?
The WD Caviar blue 1TD drive is actually cheaper than the Seagate one.
Finally, get a PCI wireless networking card rather than that gimmicky USB one. Preferably, invest in a long enough ethernet cable to plug in directly to your PC from the modem.
Hmm, then maybe I'll just go with 8 GB of RAM for now and save a little more.
I didn't know that WD Caviar 1TD is cheaper, if so, I'll go with that since I prefer WD over the others. I had a Seagate 1TD fail on me before with all my personal files.
I didn't know the wifi card I picked was a USB model. I'll definitely switch that out with a PCI model.
Thanks!
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zoomzoomers
October 30, 2013 8:27:22 PM
Ironwilly said:
I would lean toward a wired mouse, but that is just my preference. The RAM looks good, I like Patriot memory or Corsair (A little pricier). The 1.5V voltage is nice and the timings are fine.
The SSD is a good choice and the MSI motherboard seems to have a nice bundle of features.
The HX850 Corsair PSU is actually the one I use in my main PC and I've been completely happy with it for about 4-5 years now.
The only other issue I see is the monitor just seems to be overkill unless your profession revolves around having an insanely accurate 10-bit monitor. While I'm sure this monitor would look fantastic, you're paying quite a bit more than a traditional 24" IPS monitor with 8-bit color and 16:10 aspect ratio.
The only real difference between this one and the one you picked out is the 8-bit color.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
This one is a more affordable option, but lacks the better calibration.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I'm not telling you to buy either one, just be sure you're buying for your needs and not paying extra for unnecessary features.
Not set on anything yet. I'll definitely do some more research on the monitor before I pull the trigger. Thanks!
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zoomzoomers
October 30, 2013 9:27:29 PM
Ok, so I modified my build a little. I saved quite a bit of money, hypothetically, to boot.
Here it is.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/zoomzoomers/saved/2Hmr
One question... why are PCI wifi cards so expensive??? The one I found is $99!!!
Here it is.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/zoomzoomers/saved/2Hmr
One question... why are PCI wifi cards so expensive??? The one I found is $99!!!
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Ironwilly
October 30, 2013 10:06:17 PM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
You should be able to use that or find similar for $30-50 range. Not sure what the issue would be against using a USB adapter, other than range on a sub-par one.
I liked the Samsung EVO ssd you had listed before. Samsung uses all their own components to make their SSDs and they are top notch, both in reliability and compatibility.
You should be able to use that or find similar for $30-50 range. Not sure what the issue would be against using a USB adapter, other than range on a sub-par one.
I liked the Samsung EVO ssd you had listed before. Samsung uses all their own components to make their SSDs and they are top notch, both in reliability and compatibility.
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zoomzoomers
October 30, 2013 11:00:06 PM
Advice well taken. I'll have to adjust my list. Thanks.
You should be able to use that or find similar for $30-50 range. Not sure what the issue would be against using a USB adapter, other than range on a sub-par one.
I liked the Samsung EVO ssd you had listed before. Samsung uses all their own components to make their SSDs and they are top notch, both in reliability and compatibility.
Ironwilly said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...You should be able to use that or find similar for $30-50 range. Not sure what the issue would be against using a USB adapter, other than range on a sub-par one.
I liked the Samsung EVO ssd you had listed before. Samsung uses all their own components to make their SSDs and they are top notch, both in reliability and compatibility.
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TNoDz_
October 31, 2013 6:14:02 AM
For the PCI e card that a look at this one below:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-wireless-network-card...
I don't know how you couldn't find one cheaper than that 99$ one.
USB Networking sticks are really a low cost cheap way to get internet. Especially if range is an issue. You'll never have any problems with a PCI card and you'll have faster speeds. Plus your build won't look stupid with a USB stick permantly hanging out of it.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-wireless-network-card...
I don't know how you couldn't find one cheaper than that 99$ one.
USB Networking sticks are really a low cost cheap way to get internet. Especially if range is an issue. You'll never have any problems with a PCI card and you'll have faster speeds. Plus your build won't look stupid with a USB stick permantly hanging out of it.
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October 31, 2013 12:42:36 PM
Here is a great deal on a 1TB HDD that expires today, figured I'd link it. $39 after rebate is about as good as it gets for a 7200RPM drive.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/ite...
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/ite...
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zoomzoomers
November 1, 2013 12:01:16 PM
Ironwilly
November 1, 2013 12:12:59 PM
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