- Apr 21, 2014
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Hello, everyone - I'm hoping to get an evaluation of the following collection of components for the purposes of gaming. I'm particularly interested in any recommendations for where I can improve on certain components. The initial cost on this unit came in around $1,100, but I'm willing to improve on that for future-proofing's sake as necessary. Primary purpose of this unit will be gaming, followed by general Internet and home use and light office work.
Thanks very much for your time and thoughts!
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Within the next month.
Budget Range: $1,100 - $1,500.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Home Internet Use, Light Office Work
Are you buying a monitor: Yes (interested in one with good touchscreen support, preferably without sacrificing visual quality [is this possible?] - considering ViewSonic VX2370Smh-LED Black 23" 7ms (GTG) Widescreen LED Backlight LED Monitor Built-in Speakers
Parts to Upgrade: None, wholly new unit.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.cpom
Location: City, State/Region, Country - Seattle, WA
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU and likely Nvidia GPU.
Overclocking: Unfamiliar with how to do this, but willing to consider it.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: Flexibile
Additional Comments: Not particularly interested in lots of lights and cosmetic items for the case, etc.; primary interests are in being able to play single-player and some multiplayer titles at high quality for years to come with the capacity to handle upcoming graphical technologies (DX 12, etc.) in a future-proofed manner.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Coming on 5 years with my wonderful, but aging, Toshiba Qosmio. Time to reward myself for being the patient consumer!
Include a list of any parts you have already selected with descriptively labeled links for parts:
* Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819116896)
* SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE250BW 2.5" 250GB SATA 6Gb/s TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820147248)
* LG Black Blu-ray Drive SATA Model UH12NS30 (this is an area where I'm very willing to pass up on BRD for cost/space savings) [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16827136268]
* GIGABYTE GA-Z87-DS3H ATX Intel Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813128677)
* NZXT Source 210 Elite Black Steel with painted interior ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/ Black Front Trim (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811146078)
* CORSAIR CX series CX430 430W Power Supply (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817139026)
* Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820148540)
Additionally, any recommendations on important additional components - sound card (is a separate one necessary?), Wireless card, etc. - will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Thanks very much for your time and thoughts!
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Within the next month.
Budget Range: $1,100 - $1,500.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Home Internet Use, Light Office Work
Are you buying a monitor: Yes (interested in one with good touchscreen support, preferably without sacrificing visual quality [is this possible?] - considering ViewSonic VX2370Smh-LED Black 23" 7ms (GTG) Widescreen LED Backlight LED Monitor Built-in Speakers
Parts to Upgrade: None, wholly new unit.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.cpom
Location: City, State/Region, Country - Seattle, WA
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU and likely Nvidia GPU.
Overclocking: Unfamiliar with how to do this, but willing to consider it.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: Flexibile
Additional Comments: Not particularly interested in lots of lights and cosmetic items for the case, etc.; primary interests are in being able to play single-player and some multiplayer titles at high quality for years to come with the capacity to handle upcoming graphical technologies (DX 12, etc.) in a future-proofed manner.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Coming on 5 years with my wonderful, but aging, Toshiba Qosmio. Time to reward myself for being the patient consumer!
Include a list of any parts you have already selected with descriptively labeled links for parts:
* Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819116896)
* SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE250BW 2.5" 250GB SATA 6Gb/s TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820147248)
* LG Black Blu-ray Drive SATA Model UH12NS30 (this is an area where I'm very willing to pass up on BRD for cost/space savings) [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16827136268]
* GIGABYTE GA-Z87-DS3H ATX Intel Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813128677)
* NZXT Source 210 Elite Black Steel with painted interior ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/ Black Front Trim (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811146078)
* CORSAIR CX series CX430 430W Power Supply (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817139026)
* Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820148540)
Additionally, any recommendations on important additional components - sound card (is a separate one necessary?), Wireless card, etc. - will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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