Absolute Best Gaming PC For around $1300

Fusionxz · Jun 20, 2016

Like the title says, what is the absolute BEST gaming pc for around $1300 as of now or as of what is coming within the next 2 weeks. This is the build I have made currently, but I'm also not an expert by any means with PC building and I also have never built my own pc yet. With that said, I'm a hardcore gamer who plays the newest demanding games and am looking to own the best possible pc for around my preferred price range. Here it is:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/BxhQ7h

ForeverMirin · Jun 20, 2016

got the same build. i think that's the absolute best you can get.

ps, i wouldn't get 80$ license for windows. You can get them on kinguin for 19$. I would spend the 80 on your build

bignastyid · Jun 20, 2016

If you buy a cheap key from kinguin or similar you also run the risk of Microsoft invalidating it since they are not a legitimate reseller and have been known to sell keys that were not meant to resold and end up invalid.

ForeverMirin · Jun 20, 2016

bignastyid :

youtubers like paulhardware actually recommend buying from kinguin. they are just normal OEM Keys so you won't get any support from microsoft but you will have a working key that is activated

bignastyid · Jun 20, 2016

Heres an example of some one who got a bad key from them. A search of the forums will net more. See a few of these a week.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2979288/error-activate-w10pro.html

ForeverMirin · Jun 20, 2016

bignastyid :

kinguin offers refunds if you get an invalid key. ez pz

Fusionxz · Jun 20, 2016

ForeverMirin :

Thanks man you actually saved me some money by giving me that information, and I'm aware that OEM shouldn't have any problems especially from kinguin who is a pretty trusted dealer or what not. Also, any suggestions on what kind of 1070 I should look to get when in stock? I hear reference cards aren't the best compared to the others that come out from EVGA, MSI, etc.

ForeverMirin · Jun 20, 2016

Fusionxz :

ForeverMirin :

Thanks man you actually saved me some money by giving me that information, and I'm aware that OEM shouldn't have any problems especially from kinguin who is a pretty trusted dealer or what not. Also, any suggestions on what kind of 1070 I should look to get when in stock? I hear reference cards aren't the best compared to the others that come out from EVGA, MSI, etc.

I'm getting the MSI one cuz it fits my build.

bignastyid · Jun 20, 2016

It can take months for the key to be invalidated. Thier return period is only 30 days.

Fusionxz · Jun 20, 2016

ForeverMirin :

Fusionxz :

I'm getting the MSI one cuz it fits my build.

Which one exactly? I was personally looking at this one http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=08G-P4-6173-KR or the FTW one above it when the price is released.

bignastyid · Jun 20, 2016

When your windows gets deactivated you can't say you weren't warned.

ForeverMirin · Jun 20, 2016

Fusionxz :

ForeverMirin :

EVGA is pretty good. Any brand would really do (as long as it has good cooling ofc).
I would get the cheapest one. which is the MSI GAMING X in my country. it's 30 euros cheaper than the other ones

Fusionxz · Jun 20, 2016

bignastyid :

I'm aware of the risk and honestly when I do finally purchase it I will probably end up getting it from microsoft for $80 because I personally think kinguin is shady, but for now I'd just like to see in that cart an extra 60 bucks taken off my total :/

ForeverMirin · Jun 20, 2016

bignastyid :

Dude get over it. It won't just suddenly gets deactivated and even if it does (let's say after a year) I wouldn't purchase windows 10 for the full price. I'd rather pay for a new license key 20$ again<removed by moderator>. no way im paying that <removed by moderator> 120$

Fusionxz · Jun 20, 2016

Well, thanks for the information guys.. Helped me quite a bit even though I didn't change my build :/

bignastyid · Jun 20, 2016

ForeverMirin :

Get over what? Warning someone about a grey market that could bite them in the end? Nope not gonna happen. Also even bringing up piracy is against the forum rules and it was removed it from your post. Just because you are willing to do things in the grey and illegal areas doesn't mean you should be telling others to without letting them know the risks of such activities.

ForeverMirin · Jun 20, 2016

bignastyid :

You told them the risks already. I only said what I would do. not what they have to do. it's their decision in the end. I just don't recommend anyone really with a budget to spend 120$ on a License while you can get a license for 15-20$. Yes it's my bad I didn't tell him about the risks. but I don't think the risks are huge really?

Saga Lout · Jun 20, 2016

For that Best Solution post to stand, it had to be edited to remove the reference to stolen software. Most future posters will probably be more honest.

Most of the people who post here how proud they are about stealing software are the ones who haven't the guts to walk into a store and steal it off the shelf but the Net - that's another matter. They don't realise just how close to their rooftop the investigators can get.

Heil succes met dat!

ForeverMirin · Jun 20, 2016

Saga Lout :

I never said I'm proud of it. In fact I never said I was pirating. all I said is that I rather crack windows than buying it. which refers to how bad piracy is. (but buying full license for 120-200$ is even worse) so my solution. get a legit OEM Key. you still bought it but cheaper. just like discounts

Rogue Leader · Jun 20, 2016

ForeverMirin :

So... what you're saying is.... its not worth paying for the software that runs everything about your PC, that is updated weekly by some of the best software engineers in the world, that allows you to seamlessly run every game or program you could ever imagine, all with requiring minimal configuration from you, isn't worth the price of 2 AAA games?

Got it.....

ForeverMirin · Jun 20, 2016

Rogue Leader :

No that's not what I'm saying. it's not worth it for someone who is on a budget. if you have the money ofcourse go buy the license from microsoft. but for someone who is on a budget and can use that 120$ extra to add on his gpu I would not recommend him buying the 120$ license from microsoft since it will probably mean that he has to lower his gpu or cpu or whatever.

Rogue Leader · Jun 20, 2016

ForeverMirin :

Rogue Leader :

No that's not what I'm saying. it's not worth it for someone who is on a budget. if you have the money ofcourse go buy the license from microsoft. but for someone who is on a budget and can use that 120$ extra to add on his gpu I would not recommend him buying the 120$ license from microsoft since it will probably mean that he has to lower his gpu or cpu or whatever.

So... if you are on a budget, then its ok to steal, to make sure you don't blow your budget. Instead of properly budgeting for everything you need to buy/run a PC.

Got it.

ForeverMirin · Jun 20, 2016

Rogue Leader :

ForeverMirin :

So... if you are on a budget, then its ok to steal, to make sure you don't blow your budget. Instead of properly budgeting for everything you need to buy/run a PC.

Got it.

No I never said that budget gamers had to go and steal. those OEM keys are legit. just like those steam keys that are getting sold on there. they just sell it cheaper than the official sellers of the keys (in this case microsoft). you aren't stealing if you pay for a license. you only got it a lot cheaper

Saga Lout · Jun 20, 2016

ForeverMirin :

I take your point and save as much as I can on everything I buy but the mantra of the Net is "if it looks too good to be true, it probably is". If it was a crucial part to repair your expensive PC, I doub't you'd buy a $19 dollar part when the $120 is the far better option.

I've no lover of MS and they know it but a lot of development goes into Windows even though lots of it fails. The cost to us is the price of all the developers who's Intellectual property is violated by the thieves that won't pay for it.

I'm not coming down on you any more than any others who peddle the use of pirated software but we have to make sure that advice given on Tom's is sqeaky clean and that's why we don't allow it on the Forum. We don't remove it but we do point out the proper way of buying software and show the downsides of the illicit stuff.

Rogue Leader · Jun 20, 2016

ForeverMirin :

Rogue Leader :

No I never said that budget gamers had to go and steal. those OEM keys are legit. just like those steam keys that are getting sold on there. they just sell it cheaper than the official sellers of the keys (in this case microsoft). you aren't stealing if you pay for a license. you only got it a lot cheaper

They are until they are not. As mentioned thousands of folks come through here daily and more than one have been burned by stolen keys bought on one of those sites. We know this because we are Moderators and all over this forum 24/7. You are stealing even if you pay for a license if you bought it from someone who stole it.

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