- Nov 20, 2013
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Hello Tom's Hardware forums and thank you. I appreciate any time put into helping me figure out a decent gaming build for around $1000. I have no time limit at this point due to black Friday/cyber Monday coming up, but I wanted to get some quality assistance as for what to look for.
Approximate Purchase Date: After Cyber Monday sometime
Budget Range: $1k after rebates and such, could handle $1100
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, gaming, surfing, more gaming
Are you buying a monitor: No
I already have an HP 23xi
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824176424
Parts to Upgrade: Not Applicable, I want everything new
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
I already plan on buying Windows 7 64-bit OEM so this can be included in the build
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon, the usual, nothing south side Chicago-ey
Location: Central Wisconsin, USA
Parts Preferences: I've always had Intel CPU's so I lean that way, more interested in quality as I would like this build to last a few years.
Overclocking: Maybe, though I highly doubt I would, and I am not interested in liquid cooling.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe, I would at least like the capability to if needed
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, this monitor auto-adjusts
Additional Comments: I am not interested in bling! I do not need lights or other bells and whistles, in fact I have already picked out a case I would like to use:
Fractal Design Define R4 Titanium Grey Silent ATX Mid Tower Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352022
Or if I absolutely HAD TO I would get his big brother the XL:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352030
I would prefer a quality SSD around 120-180 GB
So I should mention the games I enjoy and I would love to pay these on high+ graphics: SimCity, Civ V BNW, BF4, Diablo 3, and possibly Elder Scrolls online.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: the Best Buy special I have plugging along just cant handle the games anymore. I have to change every graphics setting to low or off and even then its slow, choppy and if I didn't have great patience I would have thrown this box off the balcony already.
Approximate Purchase Date: After Cyber Monday sometime
Budget Range: $1k after rebates and such, could handle $1100
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, gaming, surfing, more gaming
Are you buying a monitor: No
I already have an HP 23xi
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824176424
Parts to Upgrade: Not Applicable, I want everything new
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
I already plan on buying Windows 7 64-bit OEM so this can be included in the build
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon, the usual, nothing south side Chicago-ey
Location: Central Wisconsin, USA
Parts Preferences: I've always had Intel CPU's so I lean that way, more interested in quality as I would like this build to last a few years.
Overclocking: Maybe, though I highly doubt I would, and I am not interested in liquid cooling.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe, I would at least like the capability to if needed
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, this monitor auto-adjusts
Additional Comments: I am not interested in bling! I do not need lights or other bells and whistles, in fact I have already picked out a case I would like to use:
Fractal Design Define R4 Titanium Grey Silent ATX Mid Tower Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352022
Or if I absolutely HAD TO I would get his big brother the XL:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352030
I would prefer a quality SSD around 120-180 GB
So I should mention the games I enjoy and I would love to pay these on high+ graphics: SimCity, Civ V BNW, BF4, Diablo 3, and possibly Elder Scrolls online.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: the Best Buy special I have plugging along just cant handle the games anymore. I have to change every graphics setting to low or off and even then its slow, choppy and if I didn't have great patience I would have thrown this box off the balcony already.
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