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May 31, 2014 3:00:29 PM

I am going to be purchasing a new system within the next week, with the intent on being for gaming. Budget varies, but I was hoping for around under 1,300. I also am a student, which i would need a laptop for (which I currently have neither), so I was wanting to get your opinions on wether to build maybe a mini tax/itx building a computer and just playing a netbook or another laptop with the ability to run games on low. Or buying an msi apache or something of that sort. What do you guys suggest?

Mobile gaming is some-what important, though if I build a mini it wouldn't be a hassle.

Also, I'm looking to buy the gtx 770 4gig. Any suggestions on other hardware?

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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 3:12:40 PM

Building a rig is the cheapest way to go.

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H81I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $950.12
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-31 18:12 EDT-0400)
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May 31, 2014 3:23:53 PM

Thank you so much! I've never assembled a system before should I do it myself or take it to somewhere to be assembled.

Would you suggest going for the gtx 780 instead or another gpu? Mostly, I will be playing games like Wildstar, Battlefield, but I would love for the system to sustain plus the ability to upgrade convinces me that I should just buy a separate laptop for school.
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 3:25:07 PM

GTX 780 if you can afford it. I would suggest a r9 290 but would be an issue in an itx case.
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May 31, 2014 3:31:03 PM

As for assembly, should i attempt myself or take to third party?
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May 31, 2014 3:32:49 PM

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($369.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $938.33
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 3:33:33 PM

You should be able to do it. There is always youtube :) .
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May 31, 2014 3:33:45 PM

Maybe that one then?
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 3:35:56 PM

Buying a laptop is a very good choice. Me and my friends have our $400 pre built lap tops and then we have our custom desktop PC's. For the GTx 770 I would suggest the Gigabyte WINDFORCE 4GB since it is the best GTX 770 there is. (Not opinion. Fact.) It may cost a little more but if you have the money I would recommend it.
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 3:36:08 PM

You need dual channel memory aka 2 x 4gb. Also that PSU is a no no. As for the case look at the Corsair 200R.
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 3:38:28 PM

n/m about the case the gpu will fit in it just fine (which was my concern).
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May 31, 2014 3:42:08 PM

Even A GTX 770 would get the job done. Depending on the games you are playing.
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May 31, 2014 3:42:43 PM

MasterDell said:
Buying a laptop is a very good choice. Me and my friends have our $400 pre built lap tops and then we have our custom desktop PC's. For the GTx 770 I would suggest the Gigabyte WINDFORCE 4GB since it is the best GTX 770 there is. (Not opinion. Fact.) It may cost a little more but if you have the money I would recommend it.


Yeah, that's the one i had in mind. I'm now thinking of going for the 780 or the r9 290, but unsure still. I need the laptop mostly for school, because most my friends have desktops so together we all have room, yet I' still like to be able to run wildstar on low on it. I figured desktop wins because I can continually upgrade.
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 3:43:59 PM

If you have future upgrades in mind, a desktop is a no brainer. You can upgrade a rig (as needed) and make it last 5 years or so easy.
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 3:44:56 PM

Grettles said:
MasterDell said:
Buying a laptop is a very good choice. Me and my friends have our $400 pre built lap tops and then we have our custom desktop PC's. For the GTx 770 I would suggest the Gigabyte WINDFORCE 4GB since it is the best GTX 770 there is. (Not opinion. Fact.) It may cost a little more but if you have the money I would recommend it.


Yeah, that's the one i had in mind. I'm now thinking of going for the 780 or the r9 290, but unsure still. I need the laptop mostly for school, because most my friends have desktops so together we all have room, yet I' still like to be able to run wildstar on low on it. I figured desktop wins because I can continually upgrade.


Yes I agree.. I was also thinking about getting the GTX 780 but after thorough research I discovered that it would not be worth the extra money since I would only be gaming on two 1080p screens. Definitely get the 4GB card though, it will future proof your system even more.

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May 31, 2014 3:45:20 PM

n3cw4rr10r said:
n/m about the case the gpu will fit in it just fine (which was my concern).


It was just another build I found, question both builds have 8 gigs of ram, am I overshooting for at least 12? The mini atx/itx was just an idea, i do not mind a tower.
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 3:46:26 PM

8 or 16. DUal channel or quad channel.
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May 31, 2014 3:46:30 PM

BobVonhuleo said:
Even A GTX 770 would get the job done. Depending on the games you are playing.


Wildstar, skyrim mods, bf4, maybe titan fall.
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 3:47:08 PM

Well since we sound like twins almost, take a look at my build. Its a little more expensive but you can use it for some ideas.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/Fwsw7P

Note that the pricing is in canadian. So it will most likely be cheaper in 'Merica.
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May 31, 2014 3:48:23 PM

MasterDell said:
Grettles said:
MasterDell said:
Buying a laptop is a very good choice. Me and my friends have our $400 pre built lap tops and then we have our custom desktop PC's. For the GTx 770 I would suggest the Gigabyte WINDFORCE 4GB since it is the best GTX 770 there is. (Not opinion. Fact.) It may cost a little more but if you have the money I would recommend it.


Yeah, that's the one i had in mind. I'm now thinking of going for the 780 or the r9 290, but unsure still. I need the laptop mostly for school, because most my friends have desktops so together we all have room, yet I' still like to be able to run wildstar on low on it. I figured desktop wins because I can continually upgrade.


Yes I agree.. I was also thinking about getting the GTX 780 but after thorough research I discovered that it would not be worth the extra money since I would only be gaming on two 1080p screens. Definitely get the 4GB card though, it will future proof your system even more.



I would be only using two screens as well, so my best bet then would be get the 770 4gb and that should tide me over for a GOOD while.
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May 31, 2014 3:49:59 PM

n3cw4rr10r said:
8 or 16. DUal channel or quad channel.


Is there some sort of site where I can check if all components are compatible with each other?
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May 31, 2014 3:52:20 PM

MasterDell said:
Well since we sound like twins almost, take a look at my build. Its a little more expensive but you can use it for some ideas.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/Fwsw7P

Note that the pricing is in canadian. So it will most likely be cheaper in 'Merica.


Hmmmm, I'm going to message you because I may use the exact build. Different case and etc but yeah most of those parts I've seen cheaper.
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 3:52:49 PM

pcpartpicker.com is the website most of us use and it will show if all parts are compatible. It also will give you the recommended wattage for a PSU. You can pick your parts on that website and then there is a little link at the top left corner of the box with all of the parts. Copy the link and then share it with us so we can go over it too.
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 3:54:27 PM

^ this.
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May 31, 2014 3:57:38 PM

MasterDell said:
pcpartpicker.com is the website most of us use and it will show if all parts are compatible. It also will give you the recommended wattage for a PSU. You can pick your parts on that website and then there is a little link at the top left corner of the box with all of the parts. Copy the link and then share it with us so we can go over it too.


On it! check back in 10
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May 31, 2014 4:04:37 PM

MasterDell said:
pcpartpicker.com is the website most of us use and it will show if all parts are compatible. It also will give you the recommended wattage for a PSU. You can pick your parts on that website and then there is a little link at the top left corner of the box with all of the parts. Copy the link and then share it with us so we can go over it too.


Intel or amd?
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 4:05:38 PM

For gaming Intel.
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 4:06:29 PM

Grettles said:
MasterDell said:
pcpartpicker.com is the website most of us use and it will show if all parts are compatible. It also will give you the recommended wattage for a PSU. You can pick your parts on that website and then there is a little link at the top left corner of the box with all of the parts. Copy the link and then share it with us so we can go over it too.


Intel or amd?


For your budget, Intel all day. Get the i5 4670K
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 4:07:33 PM

MasterDell said:
Grettles said:
MasterDell said:
pcpartpicker.com is the website most of us use and it will show if all parts are compatible. It also will give you the recommended wattage for a PSU. You can pick your parts on that website and then there is a little link at the top left corner of the box with all of the parts. Copy the link and then share it with us so we can go over it too.


Intel or amd?


For your budget, Intel all day. Get the i5 4670K


The i5-4670k IF you are going to overclock, else get the i5-4570
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 4:09:17 PM

n3cw4rr10r said:
MasterDell said:
Grettles said:
MasterDell said:
pcpartpicker.com is the website most of us use and it will show if all parts are compatible. It also will give you the recommended wattage for a PSU. You can pick your parts on that website and then there is a little link at the top left corner of the box with all of the parts. Copy the link and then share it with us so we can go over it too.


Intel or amd?


For your budget, Intel all day. Get the i5 4670K


The i5-4670k IF you are going to overclock, else get the i5-4570


The turbo only kicks in for overclocking correct?
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 4:31:36 PM

With that case I dont know if that GPU will fit.. I personally have no idea nor does the builder.
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May 31, 2014 4:41:15 PM

The case is not the final case, just asking about components. I literally just picked a case. I'll decide that later.
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a b 4 Gaming
May 31, 2014 7:54:24 PM

Only think I don't like about that build is the motherboard, you never want to cheap out on a motherboard, 16Gb is not nearly as necessary as a good motherboard. Try for 8gb of ram and get a gaming msi z97 or z87 mobo
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