Trying to build a pc in iBuypower... Need Help

ItsMyMom · Feb 25, 2014

Recently I am planning on getting a new gaming PC from iBuypower, but there are to many options and I can hardly decide which one to choose. The components I have decided to choose so far:

CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 4820K Processor (4x 3.70GHz/10MB L3 Cache)

Cooling(there aren't any options for air cooling): Asetek 550LC Liquid CPU Cooling System [SOCKET-2011] with ARC Dual Silent High Perfornamce Fan Upgrade

Memory: 16 GB [4 GB X4] DDR3-1600 Memory Module

Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 - 3GB

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 -- 4x PCI-E 2.0 x16

Power Supply: 850 Watt - AZZA Dynamo 850W

Hard Drive: 2 TB HARD DRIVE -- 64M Cache, 7200rpm, 6.0Gb/s

Optical Drive: [12x Blu-Ray] LG BLU-RAY Reader, DVD±R/±RW Burner Combo Drive

Sound Card: 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard

Network Card: Intel Pro 10/100/1000 Network Card

This is the website that I am choosing from: http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Intel-Extreme-Paladin

are there any changes that I can make to better the computer?
Building it by my own can be an option too, but I am getting too many opinions from different friends and I don't know what to do(the budget is $1800)

James Mason · Feb 25, 2014

Well... The CPU is kind of overkill, as is that much memory, for gaming anyways.
What kind of gaming are you interested in?
And do you have to have the BEST, MOST, REALISTIC graphics?
You could save yourself probably like $1000 if you wanted to build it yourself. (depending on if you want a new monitor, ect)

maurelie · Feb 25, 2014

Hi,
-Buying a pre build pc is pretty much more expensive than to build it yourself.
-For a gaming system, you don't need more than Intel i5 4670k. The hyperthreading on the Intel's i7 will not help you or gain much FPS in games.
-8GB of RAM is the sweet spot for gaming.
-Better get 1TB HDD and 120GB or 256GB SSD for much faster boot on: OS, Games, Applications.... and use the 1TB HDD for storage, such as : Music, Pictures, Movies or else.
Here is my suggestion for your gaming system:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.16 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1395.03
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-25 14:09 EST-0500)

ItsMyMom · Feb 25, 2014

I play League, Battlefield 4, and Diablo III most of the time.

Yes I definitely want the BEST, MOST, REALISTIC graphics xD

I can build it myself, but I'm not quite sure what components to buy...

James Mason · Feb 25, 2014

Maurie's recommendation looks solid. And it leaves you around $500 for a monitor worthy of that setup (which you can get for around 200-250)
I picked up a couple of these babies: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BZNDHQ/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1 over the weekend.
But for a single monitor solution you might wanna get something like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/benq-monitor-gw2750hm

ItsMyMom · Feb 25, 2014

So does that mean $1400 is already enough for a great gaming PC, and anything more than that is just unnecessary? I have actually prepared another budget for monitors...

g-unit1111 · Feb 25, 2014

ItsMyMom :

Actually I'd say anything over $2K is unnecessary. $1500 - $1600 with room for expansion is about the sweet spot. And I wouldn't touch Cyberpower or IBUYPOWER with a 10 foot pole, they're not exactly a company associated with quality. But here's what I would recommend for such a build as opposed to what has already been recommended:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme 99.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($158.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($116.11 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1525.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-25 14:42 EST-0500)

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