I built my own PC once over a decade ago, but got out of the gaming scene (plus into jobs that use Macs...) so I have no real experience with building a machine anymore. Not that I had much to begin with, obviously.
I've been reading Maximum PC online and playing around with a budget system they had from December 2013, using NewEgg ratings & prices to change some things around. Below is what I have so far.
Could anyone give me some advice on things that could use improvement? I'd like to keep the budget more or less around where it's at (between $700-$800). I mainly play World of Warcraft, but my old crappy desktop now isn't cutting it anymore. I also play Skyrim and may go into the new Elder Scrolls Online later.
I have a public wish list on NewEgg right now (http://), but saw that a few other threads here were using PC Part Picker so I dumped the same items into that.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2QFf9
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2QFf9/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2QFf9/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($114.47 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.69 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1066 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($147.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7770 2GB Video Card ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.98 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: Rosewill Stallion 500W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $690.03
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-10 05:05 EST-0500)
One thing is that the total above is after rebates, which I have a horrible time getting. Before rebates, this says $740. It also does not include an OS - I'm trying to decide between Win7 and 8.1. I've only used 8 a little bit and hated it, but heard 8.1 reverted (or allows you to revert) most of the crappy Metro changes. Thoughts on that?
I already have a 23" monitor, speakers, mouse & keyboard. And most of the things listed above I'm not married to for choice - one of the few things I like is the case not being so flashy like many today are (it sits behind my monitor on the desk - I prefer it to be quiet and not lit up much, if possible).
One last bit - do I need anything other than the parts to build a PC? I know about getting better thermal paste than the default stuff (already added above) and having zip ties to keep the cords managed, but do I need any extra screws or cables or anything I haven't thought about?
Thanks so much in advance for any advice given!
I've been reading Maximum PC online and playing around with a budget system they had from December 2013, using NewEgg ratings & prices to change some things around. Below is what I have so far.
Could anyone give me some advice on things that could use improvement? I'd like to keep the budget more or less around where it's at (between $700-$800). I mainly play World of Warcraft, but my old crappy desktop now isn't cutting it anymore. I also play Skyrim and may go into the new Elder Scrolls Online later.
I have a public wish list on NewEgg right now (http://), but saw that a few other threads here were using PC Part Picker so I dumped the same items into that.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2QFf9
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2QFf9/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2QFf9/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($114.47 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.69 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1066 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($147.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7770 2GB Video Card ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.98 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: Rosewill Stallion 500W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $690.03
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-10 05:05 EST-0500)
One thing is that the total above is after rebates, which I have a horrible time getting. Before rebates, this says $740. It also does not include an OS - I'm trying to decide between Win7 and 8.1. I've only used 8 a little bit and hated it, but heard 8.1 reverted (or allows you to revert) most of the crappy Metro changes. Thoughts on that?
I already have a 23" monitor, speakers, mouse & keyboard. And most of the things listed above I'm not married to for choice - one of the few things I like is the case not being so flashy like many today are (it sits behind my monitor on the desk - I prefer it to be quiet and not lit up much, if possible).
One last bit - do I need anything other than the parts to build a PC? I know about getting better thermal paste than the default stuff (already added above) and having zip ties to keep the cords managed, but do I need any extra screws or cables or anything I haven't thought about?
Thanks so much in advance for any advice given!
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