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December 18, 2013 11:59:50 PM

Hey guys and gals, I don't even know where to begin. I'd like a rig that runs games like Far cry 3 and Skyrim on the highest settings with no frame rate drops. Can someone be kind enough to put something together for me? I tried and honestly I have no idea what does what and what's comparable so it'd be much appreciated.

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December 19, 2013 12:01:12 AM

Which Country? Do you need OS, Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard ?
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December 19, 2013 12:03:58 AM

I'm in Florida, US. I don't need a keyboard, just a mouse and yes an OS
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December 19, 2013 12:04:56 AM

Wagnercino said:
I'm in Florida, US. I don't need a keyboard, just a mouse and yes an OS


And a monitor, or do you have one already ?
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December 19, 2013 12:06:48 AM

Yes, I plan on using my TV via HDMI
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December 19, 2013 12:08:19 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ TigerDirect)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($319.99 @ B&H)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1106.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-19 03:08 EST-0500)
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December 19, 2013 12:08:58 AM

AMD build, the cpu and mobo save enough money to get an SSD.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mFoO
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mFoO/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mFoO/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($88.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($335.30 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Mouse: Logitech G500s Laser Gaming Mouse Wired Laser Mouse ($58.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1096.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-19 03:08 EST-0500)

Intel build, without the SSD.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mFs1
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mFs1/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mFs1/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($221.98 @ 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 ($109.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($335.30 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Mouse: Logitech G500s Laser Gaming Mouse Wired Laser Mouse ($58.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1106.16
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-19 03:12 EST-0500)
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December 19, 2013 12:14:19 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($222.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-K ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($112.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Wired Laser Mouse ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1157.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-19 03:14 EST-0500)
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December 19, 2013 12:15:06 AM

Ok so which one is better lol, @rvilkman the one you made seems legit, how come so many more parts? And what's the difference in the CPU?
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December 19, 2013 12:20:20 AM

If you are playing mainly Skyrim then intel 4670k is the best option than amd. But if you are considering next gen gaming, go with 4770k or FX 8320 then overclock it.
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December 19, 2013 12:21:04 AM

M0kujin said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ TigerDirect)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($319.99 @ B&H)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1106.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-19 03:08 EST-0500)





Is that everything I need ?

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December 19, 2013 12:21:53 AM

The cpu on the intel build is a little faster for gaming because of the better per core performance. But the FX 8320 is no slouch either.

The SSD will make launching windows and your basic applications faster, although if you have a lot of games you probably should install them on the hard drive and not the SSD.

The CPU cooler i added is effective to keep the CPU cool also for possible overclocking as both CPU's can be overclocked and the sound profile is much better than on the boxed coolers that come with the CPU's.

Other than that there really are no extra components. You have your basic 8 CPU,Motherboard,Memory,Gpu,HDD,DVD,Case and PSU.
Then SSD for startup speed, CPU cooler for cooling plus OS and mouse as requested.

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December 19, 2013 12:23:09 AM

M0kujin said:
If you are playing mainly Skyrim then intel 4670k is the best option than amd. But if you are considering next gen gaming, go with 4770k or FX 8320 then overclock it.




Yea I'm not concerned with going over 1100, I guess more around 1200 lol, I'd like windows 8 and a bigger CPU for future games
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December 19, 2013 12:25:01 AM

rvilkman said:
The cpu on the intel build is a little faster for gaming because of the better per core performance. But the FX 8320 is no slouch either.

The SSD will make launching windows and your basic applications faster, although if you have a lot of games you probably should install them on the hard drive and not the SSD.

The CPU cooler i added is effective to keep the CPU cool also for possible overclocking as both CPU's can be overclocked and the sound profile is much better than on the boxed coolers that come with the CPU's.

Other than that there really are no extra components. You have your basic 8 CPU,Motherboard,Memory,Gpu,HDD,DVD,Case and PSU.
Then SSD for startup speed, CPU cooler for cooling plus OS and mouse as requested.




Is it worth the extra money to go with the i7 4770?

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December 19, 2013 12:25:11 AM

Wagnercino said:
M0kujin said:
If you are playing mainly Skyrim then intel 4670k is the best option than amd. But if you are considering next gen gaming, go with 4770k or FX 8320 then overclock it.




Yea I'm not concerned with going over 1100, I guess more around 1200 lol, I'd like windows 8 and a bigger CPU for future games


Well you can replace the i5 with the i7 in my build as well if you want, but currently there really is no benefit in games from it, or it is really minimal.

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December 19, 2013 12:28:24 AM

Im not recommending you i5 4670k simple because you are just building your rig right at this moment. but don't get me wrong i5 is still a powerful cpu and can still run next gen games for sure but you wont get the maximum experience. watchdogs ultra setting requirements is i7 3770k and FX 8350 so its better to prepare yourself for next gen gaming.

http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=4546&ga...
http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/10/08/watch-dogs-system-req...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cj8RP4kEGo

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December 19, 2013 12:31:43 AM

rvilkman said:
Wagnercino said:
M0kujin said:
If you are playing mainly Skyrim then intel 4670k is the best option than amd. But if you are considering next gen gaming, go with 4770k or FX 8320 then overclock it.




Yea I'm not concerned with going over 1100, I guess more around 1200 lol, I'd like windows 8 and a bigger CPU for future games


Well you can replace the i5 with the i7 in my build as well if you want, but currently there really is no benefit in games from it, or it is really minimal.



M0kujin said:
Im not recommending you i5 4670k simple because you are just building your rig right at this moment. but don't get me wrong i5 is still a powerful cpu and can still run next gen games for sure but you wont get the maximum experience. watchdogs ultra setting requirements is i7 3770k and FX 8350 so its better to prepare yourself for next gen gaming.

http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=4546&ga...
http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/10/08/watch-dogs-system-req...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cj8RP4kEGo




Yea that's sounds like a smart idea, I definitely don't want to have to upgrade till at least next Christmas

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December 19, 2013 12:31:47 AM

Wagnercino said:
M0kujin said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ TigerDirect)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($319.99 @ B&H)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1106.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-19 03:08 EST-0500)



Is that everything I need ?



yes without the mouse. You can upgrade your stock cooler later when you are planning on overclocking. but if your not stock cpu cooler is enough.

and btw change your OS to win 8.1 just 5-10$ more.
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December 19, 2013 12:39:57 AM

Funny, watchdogs lists 2 generations old graphics cards for recommended settings, but lists high end CPU's.
Sounds like bad utilization of resources to me... But yeah obviously games are going to be utilizing more threads and as such the higher end CPU's will be better.

I just wish it won't be simply because of bad console ports...
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December 19, 2013 12:42:02 AM

rvilkman said:
Funny, watchdogs lists 2 generations old graphics cards for recommended settings, but lists high end CPU's.
Sounds like bad utilization of resources to me... But yeah obviously games are going to be utilizing more threads and as such the higher end CPU's will be better.

I just wish it won't be simply because of bad console ports...



Lol so is that build I posted good to go?

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December 19, 2013 12:43:12 AM

Wagnercino said:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Wagnercino/saved/3bq7


I'm not sure how to imbed the list but how's that ? Good for now and into the future for awhile?


Yep your good to go, just upgrade a SSD later on for faster load times. good luck
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December 19, 2013 12:45:17 AM

Yeah, should be fine, you can check if you prefer Corsair 200R or 300R they are almost the same price, 300R is slightly bigger, and has somewhat better airflow.
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December 19, 2013 12:45:45 AM

M0kujin said:
Wagnercino said:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Wagnercino/saved/3bq7


I'm not sure how to imbed the list but how's that ? Good for now and into the future for awhile?


Yep your good to go, just upgrade a SSD later on for faster load times. good luck





Thanks so much , you and rvilkman have been huuuuuge help
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December 19, 2013 12:46:32 AM

rvilkman said:
Yeah, should be fine, you can check if you prefer Corsair 200R or 300R they are almost the same price, 300R is slightly bigger.




I'll probably go with that then, thanks !
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December 19, 2013 12:49:50 AM

rvilkman said:
Yeah, should be fine, you can check if you prefer Corsair 200R or 300R they are almost the same price, 300R is slightly bigger, and has somewhat better airflow.





I just realized this is without networking or a sound card, what's that mean lol I'd like wifi and something that sound good
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December 19, 2013 1:02:25 AM

Wagnercino said:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Wagnercino/saved/3bq7


I'm not sure how to imbed the list but how's that ? Good for now and into the future for awhile?


It's almost EXACTLY the same as mine and I play pretty much everything at 1920x1080 at maximum quality at 60FPS. The few I can't still look great once properly tweaked, such as Crysis 3. Games like AC4 are poorly optimized and need to be tweaked a lot for solid frame rates.

So yes, awesome system.

Minor change:
I'd get this PSU for $10 more: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx750...
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December 19, 2013 1:11:01 AM

photonboy said:
Wagnercino said:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Wagnercino/saved/3bq7


I'm not sure how to imbed the list but how's that ? Good for now and into the future for awhile?


It's almost EXACTLY the same as mine and I play pretty much everything at 1920x1080 at maximum quality at 60FPS. The few I can't still look great once properly tweaked, such as Crysis 3. Games like AC4 are poorly optimized and need to be tweaked a lot for solid frame rates.

So yes, awesome system.

Minor change:
I'd get this PSU for $10 more: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx750...

Other:
Personally, I would have gotten the i5-4670K instead and put that money elsewhere such as an Asus Hero Maximus VI motherboard or possibly towards the $510 EVGA 780 (967MHz base with ACX) graphics card.

The Hero for example has SUPREME-FX audio that's better than Realtek audio solutions so you'll have better sound in everything (assuming half decent speakers).

I don't know that there will be much benefit to the i7 vs i5 even in the future. I've seen a handful of games that show as much as 10% difference and I don't expect it to really go much higher than that.

It does make a difference using programs like HANDBRAKE. In theory there's up to a 30% difference but in practice I tend to save closer to 20% in time (for the actual two passes of encoding). Since I do that overnight it makes little difference to me.

I'm not saying you should NOT get the i7; I'm just giving you some more information to make an informed decision.



Thanks for the input, I switched the motherboard for the hero, I have some astro a50s so I want good audio, do I need a wireless network adapter for wifi?
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