Gaming Desktop

[Ruzzy]

Hi, this is my first time building a computer. I'm not too intelligent with the parts inside a computer either so bear with me please.

Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP, within the next week probably.

Budget Range: ~$1000 USD after rebates.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (WoW max settings, late FPS games mid-high), streaming 1080p videos, video editing.

Parts Not Required: None.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com

Country of Origin: USA

Parts Preferences: No real preferences.

Overclocking: Maybe, not sure.

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe, not sure about this too.

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: A quiet PC would be nice.

Well, using this, I found a draft build.

CPU: Intel Core i5-2300 Sandy Bridge 2.8GHz (3.1GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52300
MOBO: ASUS P8H67-M LX (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel H67 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBXM
HSF: COOLER MASTER Intel Core i7 compatible Hyper N 520 RR-920-N520-GP 92mm Sleeve CPU Cooler
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ...
GPU: GIGABYTE GV-N460OC-1GI GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card[url]
DVD: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151188]SAMSUNG DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223L LightScribe Support - OEM
Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic Computer Case
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
Monitor: ASUS VH236H Black 23" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen Full HD 1080P LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 20000 :1 (ASCR) Built-in Speakers OR Acer S211HLbd 21.5'' 5ms LED-Backlight LCD Monitor Slim Design 250 cd/m2 12,000,000:1 (ACM)
Mouse: Logitech G9x Black Two modes scroll USB Wired Laser 5700 dpi Gaming Mouse
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Black USB Wired Standard Keyboard

Total cost: $1057.87 with Asus monitor. 1017.87 with Acer monitor.

Well, what do you think? Thanks.

 

[haphestus]

That build will rip through WOW - so crack on.

If you can stretch to it, buy a GTX 570. This will future proof your rig ..........for a while

 

[Ruzzy]

Okay, thanks. I'm not too worried about future games atm, so I'll stick with the GPU above. Anymore suggestions? Which monitor should I use?

 

[Ruzzy]

Bump.

 

[Subidoo]

I would think the Acer would do great with Gaming and save you a little bit on $$. But if you're buying from Newegg i would check out the Reviews first.

 

[aznshinobi]

Check out my build guide for $600, even swap the 2100 for a 2400. The 2400 is only 190$, the i5 2300 is 185$. Might as well pay that extra bit for the better performance.

 

[Ruzzy]

Thanks for all the replies. I did some researching and came up with this build.

CPU: Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz (3.4GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52400
MOBO: ASUS P8H67-M LX (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel H67 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBXM
GPU: ASUS EAH6850 DC/2DIS/1GD5/V2 Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
PSU: Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
HSF: COOLER MASTER Hyper N 520 RR-920-N520-GP 92mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Intel Core i7 compatible
DVD: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner LightScribe Support - OEM
Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Total Cost: $779.99 USD before rebates (excluding monitor, mouse, keyboard, and speakers).

Well, how does it look? Will it all assemble and fit properly?

 

[aznshinobi]

And I still hate Micro ATX boards.
Better deal, price, and a bit more upgradable.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135279&cm_re=ecs_p67-_-13-135-279-_-Product

I see you Changed some things from my guide XD.

Even better deal on the cooler. I suggest this over the Hyper N.
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-Sleeve-RR-B10-212P-G1/dp/B002G1YPH0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1301535223&sr=8-1

 

[Ruzzy]

Alright, thanks for the input. Here's what I got now.

CPU: Intel Core i5-2400 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz (3.4GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52400
MOBO: ECS P67H2-A3 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBXM
GPU: ASUS EAH6850 DC/2DIS/1GD5/V2 Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
PSU: Antec NEO ECO 520C 520W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
HSF: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler, RR-B10-212P-G1
DVD: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner LightScribe Support - OEM
Case: Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM

Total Cost: $879.93 USD before rebates (excluding monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers).

Okay, I finalized the build. I'm guessing there aren't anymore changing needed, but it never hurts to double check. See any problems with this build? Or any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[aznshinobi]

Looks good from what I can see.

 

[Ruzzy]

Best answer selected by Ruzzy.

 

[Ruzzy]

Okay, thanks for all the replies.

 

[aznshinobi]

GL on the build.