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lukegj2006

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Budget is I guess around 1000$ more or less, it'll be built over some time, not all at once.

This is my system that I'm using right now.

Asus P5Q3 motherboard.
ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series graphics card.
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E7500 @ 2.93 GHz is my current processor.
Not really sure what else I need to add here.

I would like to build a nice gaming computer that will rival next gen video game consoles, which isn't very hard to do with a PC. Preferably I would like some kind of Intel core i7 processor, unless there's something that you guys suggest that would be best. Also would like an HD 7000 series or equivalent graphics card.

I would LOVE to have it be expandable for years to come to, so replacing CPU and video card in the future will be easy.

Basically I want a computer that has no problem playing any game at 50-60fps at max settings, including any games coming out in the next few years. If I can do it for around 1000$ that would be great!
 
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robnof
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Robnof/saved/1OcW

This here should do the trick. It's about $1145 CAD. Now if you live in the US it will be cheaper than what I've posted because we pay a slight mark up in Canada for pc parts.

What I've put together here is a system that is about twice as powerful as anything Microsoft or Sony has to offer. You can skim $100 off and get an R9 270x instead of a 280x graphics card and it will still toast any "next-gen console" and play most modern games at 1080p, high-ultra settings, at 60fps.

You can also get a non-K series processor (non-overclocking) and a cheaper motherboard and shave off another 50 bucks.

These are just all examples, as prices are always subject to change based on market...
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lukegj2006

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Eventually yes, I will need help with assembly.
 
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robnof

robnof

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Okay well Newegg has some tutorials on youtube that are very straightforward and helpful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPIXAtNGGCw

So you don't actually need an i7 for a gaming pc. An i5 will give you the same level of performance the vast majority of the time with a difference of maybe 1 - 2 fps, if any at all. Not worth the extra $120.00 if you ask me.

I'll quickly throw together a part list for you as well now and post it below. $1000.00 can go a long way in making a gaming pc nowadays.
 
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lukegj2006

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Cool, an i5 would work fine then. And yeah, 1000$ seems about right to get a good one made, plus its not gonna break the bank. Not gonna be buying all the parts at once, probably one or two at a time.

Also the case doesn't have to be fancy, by fancy I mean like lights and stuff lol. I just need it to be efficient, keeping the system cool and running smooth.
 
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http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Robnof/saved/1OcW

This here should do the trick. It's about $1145 CAD. Now if you live in the US it will be cheaper than what I've posted because we pay a slight mark up in Canada for pc parts.

What I've put together here is a system that is about twice as powerful as anything Microsoft or Sony has to offer. You can skim $100 off and get an R9 270x instead of a 280x graphics card and it will still toast any "next-gen console" and play most modern games at 1080p, high-ultra settings, at 60fps.

You can also get a non-K series processor (non-overclocking) and a cheaper motherboard and shave off another 50 bucks.

These are just all examples, as prices are always subject to change based on market availability and sale events.
 
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lukegj2006

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Awesome! This looks pretty sweet from what I can tell lol, Thank you! Will start getting the parts soon :)
 
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Sangeet Khatri

Sangeet Khatri

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Get this build. Add an OS to it if you need that too. There is enough budget for that too

+ i5 4670k, very nice CPU. 2nd only to the 4770k.
+ R9-280x, very powerful Tahiti Based GPU which was last gen flagship, but still very much powerful.
+ 8GB RAM, plenty for gaming.
+ Bitfenix Shinobi Window, awesome case with plenty of available options for many things.
+ 1TB HDD, more than enough for storing most things. Get a 2TB one if you need more. It would cost just like $10 more.
+ Antec 620W 80+ Bronze Semi Modular PSU - Made by Seasonic - Very nice quality.
+ Asrock Extreme 4 board with a good CPU Cooler from Cooler Master.
+ Finally an Asus DVD Drive to end the build.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ B&H)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $932.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-09 06:08 EST-0500)
 
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