Noob looking to build a PC

daermark · Oct 21, 2014

Hey all, I am looking into building a new computer. My last, I had built but it was heavily music oriented to fit with my synthesizers.

This one I want for mostly a few things - productivity (email, Word, Excel, browsing), and to max out graphics while playing Second Life, Skyrim and WoW. Also to take and edit photos from SL.

My current PC is an older AMD quad CPU and a GTX560ti (I think), and I lag a lot when at ultra, so what levels of performance should I be looking for, and is it possible under $1k?

Thanks!

fnmeo · Oct 21, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PW2Myc
If you buy these parts you should be able to expect very playable FPS at ultra.

fnmeo · Oct 21, 2014

But That one also goes over your price range and has a bunch of limited time deals.

burdenbound · Oct 21, 2014

What are your current specs? Are you wanting to do a complete new build? Depending on what you have now you might be able to get away with an upgrade and save some money.

mlga91 · Oct 21, 2014

Yeah, you should post your entire specs to see what you can reuse, maybe you only need a CPU/mobo and another GPU

daermark · Oct 21, 2014

When I get home from work tonight I will look up my specs. Thank you for all of your help, I appreciate this.

daermark · Oct 21, 2014

Ok, here is what I have.

Not sure on the power supply, but I know I had to replace it once, and it may be 500W.

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 B45 3.10GHz Quad Core
Motherboard: ASUSTeK Computer INC. M4N75TD Rev 1.xx
RAM: 12.0 GB
Hard Drive: ST31000528AS [Hard drive] (1000.20 GB)
CD: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223C ATA Device [Optical drive]
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Monitor: ASUS VW246
Sound Card: M-Audio Delta Audiophile
Windows 7

mlga91 · Oct 21, 2014

Here is a unlocked i5 build, you'll be using the same ram, hard drive, sound card, and OS:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($123.79 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($65.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $857.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-21 20:38 EDT-0400

You'll be able to overclock that cpu, and also throw a second 970 down the road, a more economic option would be this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.78 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $644.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-21 20:50 EDT-0400

Post the model of your PSU, maybe you already have a good one.

daermark · Oct 22, 2014

I looked up my PSU, its a Raidmaz RX-730 - reading here I see they are... well... crap.

I like the options above - seems like I can fit more in at less $ than I thought. This is a great help. Thanks all.

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