First time $1000 Gaming Computer Build... Any mods?
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Wafflecow
June 10, 2014 9:17:57 PM
I am building a new gaming computer for ~$1000, having no previous experience. Before I started, I barely knew the difference between a GPU and a CPU, but since I had friends who knew lots about computers and their parts, I asked them, and gradually I learned more and more, but keep in mind when answering I am nowhere near being an expert. I am looking for the best 'bang for the buck', although that's a given, and would probably buy the build by beginning of July. I just got a job though, so the longer I wait, the more I can pay for specific parts.
I will mostly use this computer for RTS games and some games like Battlefield 4, Payday 2, and anything else that catches my fancy, so I would like something that's good in all areas.
Here is the link to the build I have so far, but what would you change?
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/sWQdrH
I also already have another, decent monitor, but would like to be going on two.
Thank you!
PS. Sorry if this is in the wrong thread or something like that, first time on this site.
I will mostly use this computer for RTS games and some games like Battlefield 4, Payday 2, and anything else that catches my fancy, so I would like something that's good in all areas.
Here is the link to the build I have so far, but what would you change?
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/sWQdrH
I also already have another, decent monitor, but would like to be going on two.
Thank you!
PS. Sorry if this is in the wrong thread or something like that, first time on this site.
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Wafflecow
June 10, 2014 9:27:26 PM
okcnaline said:
Nothing really too bad. But then the NZXT Phantom 410 cost a lot, and you can do with less; namely the Corsair 300D.Jameson Clark said:
Nice build but by the time you buy the 4690k will be out for the same price so that will be the better choiceOk, I'll keep both in mind. I found the phantom looked awesome, but overpriced, and I will probably switch it out.
When does the 4690k come out?
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with haswell cpu pick up 1866 or faster ram. also with the 280 gpu yu want a god 750w power supply. a 550-650w may have the amps/wattage needed on the 12v rail but with a gaming pc it better to oversize the power supply. also with power supplys make sure there haswell tested or the intel c6/c7 tested. if not if the pc put to sleep it shut down with c6 turned on as older power supplys cant supply the low voltage the cpu needs when sleeping.
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Wafflecow
June 10, 2014 9:33:59 PM
smorizio said:
with haswell cpu pick up 1866 or faster ram. also with the 280 gpu yu want a god 750w power supply. a 550-650w may have the amps/wattage needed on the 12v rail but with a gaming pc it better to oversize the power supply. also with power supplys make sure there haswell tested or the intel c6/c7 tested. if not if the pc put to sleep it shut down with c6 turned on as older power supplys cant supply the low voltage the cpu needs when sleeping. What ram and power supply do you reccomend?
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http://www.anandtech.com/show/8046/pricing-and-details-...
should be any time now it drops.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
this month
should be any time now it drops.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
this month
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.77 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.16 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($71.49 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($149.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1182.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.77 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.16 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($71.49 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($149.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1182.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Wafflecow
June 10, 2014 9:47:18 PM
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the 280x or the 770 is fine. if the 280x is on sale then go for it.
if the price of the 4690 is the same as the older cpu go for the newer one.
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/64cxbv
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/64cxbv/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/64cxbv/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($93.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($264.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($150.58 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1220.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-11 00:59 EDT-0400)
if the price of the 4690 is the same as the older cpu go for the newer one.
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/64cxbv
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/64cxbv/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/64cxbv/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($93.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($264.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($150.58 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1220.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-11 00:59 EDT-0400)
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mamasan2000
June 10, 2014 10:06:38 PM
I would go for a bigger screen. 24 inch at least.
27 inch might be too "pixely" if the native resolution is 1920x1080, or so I heard.
I have a 24 inch with 1920x1080, don't see any pixels. Just upgraded from 21.5. I had to squint to see stuff (I blame old age =).
And for the case, I would go with something that has 3-4 fans at least. Or room for 4. 120mm-140mm.
27 inch might be too "pixely" if the native resolution is 1920x1080, or so I heard.
I have a 24 inch with 1920x1080, don't see any pixels. Just upgraded from 21.5. I had to squint to see stuff (I blame old age =).
And for the case, I would go with something that has 3-4 fans at least. Or room for 4. 120mm-140mm.
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Wafflecow
June 10, 2014 10:08:31 PM
smorizio said:
the 280x or the 770 is fine. if the 280x is on sale then go for it. if the price of the 4690 is the same as the older cpu go for the newer one.
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/64cxbv
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/64cxbv/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/64cxbv/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($93.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($264.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($150.58 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1220.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-11 00:59 EDT-0400)
Sorry probably very stupid question: Is there a difference between the i5 4690S and the i5 4690k?
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June 11, 2014 8:35:19 AM
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Grego12
June 22, 2014 2:44:38 PM
Wafflecow
June 27, 2014 9:12:01 PM
Grego12 said:
I was thinking of purchasing the MSI 280x, but upon looking up reviews it seems at least half of them have pretty big fan problems. You may want to look into it, maybe MSI has recently fixed the problem?I saw that, but I thought that although half of the reviews say it doesn't work, doesn't mean half of the cards don't work, because people tend to comment more when things don't work than when they do. I have also started buying my pc, here is the new part list. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z6bMTW
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Grego12
June 27, 2014 9:42:57 PM
Wafflecow
June 27, 2014 10:13:30 PM
Grego12
June 29, 2014 11:52:04 AM
Wafflecow said:
What is the link to your graphics card? I'll take it if it's better, I haven't ordered it yet.It went up a little in price, but here it is http://www.ncix.com/detail/xfx-radeon-r9-280x-black-45-...
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Wafflecow
June 29, 2014 3:41:14 PM
Grego12
June 29, 2014 7:06:30 PM
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