Is there any PC (preferably prebuilt) with an i7 (4790 preferably 4790k) and a good graphics card (like a GTX 750) for under $900?
Edit: It will also have to include Windows 8.1
Edit: It will also have to include Windows 8.1
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The GTX 750 is comparatively low powered for gaming and the i7 is overpowered for gaming.
It's like asking for a compact commuter car with a 500hp V8 in it.
It's like asking for a compact commuter car with a 500hp V8 in it.
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Even so, it will be hard to find a pre-build like that, here's the sort of thing you can find.
http://www.nextwarehouse.com/item/?1511111_g10e
Well, I was wrong.
http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Intel-Z97-Core-i5-i7-Configurator
This can work in your budget, but I would want a better power supply than they are providing.
http://www.nextwarehouse.com/item/?1511111_g10e
Well, I was wrong.
http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Intel-Z97-Core-i5-i7-Configurator
This can work in your budget, but I would want a better power supply than they are providing.
Do you think this would be good?
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predator-AG3-605-UR2E-Gaming-Desktop/dp/B00K0K9PE2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1415550940&sr=8-3&keywords=acer+predator
How much better would the i7 4790 and GTX 960 be?
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predator-AG3-605-UR2E-Gaming-Desktop/dp/B00K0K9PE2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1415550940&sr=8-3&keywords=acer+predator
How much better would the i7 4790 and GTX 960 be?
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You mean GTX760?
That GPU has only 1.5Gb of video memory. I'd want 3Gb for this card today. The lower memory will affect resolution and being able to use ultra effects when gaming. Let me have a look around.
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The specs for the GTX960 are speculative. It should be a little better at least and use less power, but....
The i7 4790 is about 16% faster and you can notice the difference.
If you buy all the bits from the store, they often charge very reasonable prices to assemble them. Even if you buy the bits mostly elsewhere, you can pay to have it assembled. Perhaps that is a better choice?
Alternatively, get a good CPU and no GPU, but with a motherboard that will take one, and add your own GPU. You will need to check that the PSU will handle the load and has the connectors.
The trouble with pre-built gamers is that most of them cut corners with the PSU and I don't like that.
The i7 4790 is about 16% faster and you can notice the difference.
If you buy all the bits from the store, they often charge very reasonable prices to assemble them. Even if you buy the bits mostly elsewhere, you can pay to have it assembled. Perhaps that is a better choice?
Alternatively, get a good CPU and no GPU, but with a motherboard that will take one, and add your own GPU. You will need to check that the PSU will handle the load and has the connectors.
The trouble with pre-built gamers is that most of them cut corners with the PSU and I don't like that.
How quiet would this be? The reviews for the Acer Predator say that it is very quiet.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($264.98 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI H97 Guard-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($184.25 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $807.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-09 12:15 EST-0500
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I'd move up to the Antec Basiq VP450. It's only about $5 more and the Neo Eco 520 Bronze is only $8 more.
How does this sound:
I buy this computer for $721
Then I put my GTX 650 from my current computer in the new one.
I then buy this SSD kit to put a 250gb SSD as the primary drive but keep the 1tb drive as a data drive.
Finally, when the GTX 960 comes out, I get that and put it in.
I buy this computer for $721
Then I put my GTX 650 from my current computer in the new one.
I then buy this SSD kit to put a 250gb SSD as the primary drive but keep the 1tb drive as a data drive.
Finally, when the GTX 960 comes out, I get that and put it in.
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There's always a problem 
That particular GPU draws its power from the PCI-e and so there will be no connector on the PSU to drive another card. The best currently available card that will fit is the GTX 750ti, some versions of which will plug straight in. Since the PCIe is limited to 60W, the GTX960 will be too powerful to run without extra power.
That particular GPU draws its power from the PCI-e and so there will be no connector on the PSU to drive another card. The best currently available card that will fit is the GTX 750ti, some versions of which will plug straight in. Since the PCIe is limited to 60W, the GTX960 will be too powerful to run without extra power.
DonkeyOatie :
There's always a problem
That particular GPU draws its power from the PCI-e and so there will be no connector on the PSU to drive another card. The best currently available card that will fit is the GTX 750ti, some versions of which will plug straight in. Since the PCIe is limited to 60W, the GTX960 will be too powerful to run without extra power.
That particular GPU draws its power from the PCI-e and so there will be no connector on the PSU to drive another card. The best currently available card that will fit is the GTX 750ti, some versions of which will plug straight in. Since the PCIe is limited to 60W, the GTX960 will be too powerful to run without extra power.
The PSU on the XPS 8700 is 460 watts and has 2 6 pin connectors
This particular XPS has a GT 720 so I will be replacing it with a GTX 650 that I already have until the GTX 960 comes out.
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Absolutely. My mini-ITX build has a 450W supply for an i5 and a GTX 970.
CPU plus motherboard won't go over 100W. GPU 120W ish what else?
CPU plus motherboard won't go over 100W. GPU 120W ish what else?
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