1000~1300$ gaming build, first timer, building soon

January 31, 2012 5:51:52 PM

Hello everyone, :hello:

would just like to thank anyone who contributes ahead of time. my current computer is HORRIABLY outdated and am now in the market as the taxmaster was kind to us this year lol. as stated in title this will be the first computer ive ever built, but feel pretty confident in my abiltys.

Approximate Purchase Date: Feb 8~9th

Budget Range: 1000~1300 after rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming,browseing/ eve online,swtor, C&C

Parts Not Required: keyboard,mouse,speakers, possiable monitor if able 1200x900 res.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg,tigerdirect,i live about 1hr 30mins from the columbus microcenter if it would save the money vs ordering online

Country: USA

Parts Preferences: only part i am set on using is an i5-2500k, and will need a copy of windows 7

Overclocking: yes, most likely but can wait until i can put more $ into cooling
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Monitor Resolution: i one left over from our current pc is a flat screen with a res of 1200x900 if im not mistaken would like to reuse if possiable
Additional Comments: would like a large enough case to accomidate future upgrades and spots for multiple fans, looks/leds not important

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Holyschmoly

January 31, 2012 6:30:39 PM

thanks for the quick response ^^ this build looks great although would dropping the ssd hurt much as i would need the os in the budget

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Crush3d

January 31, 2012 6:41:16 PM

g-unit1111 said:

Based off your requirements try this (includes brand new GPU) :

Case: Fractal Design Arc MIDI - $99.99
PSU: Corsair TX 650V2 - $89.99
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3H - $159.99
CPU: 3.30GHz Intel Core i5-2500K - $229.99
Cooler; Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo - $34.99
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 - $46.99
SSD: 64GB Crucial M4 - $109.99
HD: Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB - $129.99
Optical: Lite On DVD Burner - $17.99
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 - $459.99

Total: $1,374.90

This is a solid build. You could save a little money with a cheaper case or go down a notch on the graphics card. You could also drop the SSD if you really didn't want it.

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azeem40

January 31, 2012 6:50:54 PM

Even with an ssd, you will be within budget. Just drop the case down to a haf 912 and the Ram to patriot signature, the hdd to 500gb, MOBO to asrock extreme3 gen3, the gpu to 6970, but add os.

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Holyschmoly

January 31, 2012 6:57:18 PM

Awsome suggestions gonna hope on microcenter to see if it would be worth making the trip go pick this stuff up

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Delirious788

January 31, 2012 7:06:29 PM

You can get the i5-2500K for 180 at a microcenter, and then switch to a cheaper motherboard and get like a 500gb HDD and you should then be able to fit Windows OS in it, while keeping everything else.

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g-unit1111

January 31, 2012 7:11:31 PM

Crush3d said:

This is a solid build. You could save a little money with a cheaper case or go down a notch on the graphics card. You could also drop the SSD if you really didn't want it.

But if you drop the SSD you'll need a faster HD - maybe go with something like a Samsung Spinpoint.

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You can get the i5-2500K for 180 at a microcenter, and then switch to a cheaper motherboard and get like a 500gb HDD and you should then be able to fit Windows OS in it, while keeping everything else.

I wouldn't cut corners on the motherboard as you'll lose a lot of functionality with it. If you really want to cut corners the storage and GPU options are where you'd do that.

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Holyschmoly

January 31, 2012 8:03:23 PM

AThink I might go with keeping the ssd and just lowering the hdd to a 500gb I know this would be a step down but what are your thoughts on this gpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... sorry for the sloppy editing I'm on my droid atm

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g-unit1111

January 31, 2012 8:05:55 PM

Holyschmoly said:

AThink I might go with keeping the ssd and just lowering the hdd to a 500gb I know this would be a step down but what are your thoughts on this gpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... sorry for the sloppy editing I'm on my droid atm

I post from my iPhone a lot - I know how that goes. :lol:

That's an OK choice - you might want to consider this (much better brand, IMO): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

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Holyschmoly

January 31, 2012 8:19:53 PM

Ya I had posted that before I read the reviews lol have heard from a few people that evga was a great brand to go with, the video from newegg about going threw a new build have good practiced s to follow?, I never imaginged hooking everything up on top of a box and booting it before installing into the case

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Crush3d

January 31, 2012 9:34:27 PM

$200-$350 GPU Benchmarks by Tom's Hardware.. Thought maybe you would find this interesting if you have the time to check them all out.

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2011-gaming-graphics...

The MSI GTX 570 Twin Frozr III for $375 from TigerDirect would save you $85 over the Sapphire Radeon 7950.

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g-unit1111

January 31, 2012 10:05:06 PM

Holyschmoly said:

Ya I had posted that before I read the reviews lol have heard from a few people that evga was a great brand to go with, the video from newegg about going threw a new build have good practiced s to follow?, I never imaginged hooking everything up on top of a box and booting it before installing into the case

I've built a ton of systems and have never had to test my components out of the case - that's usually a precautionary measure that people take but I've never seen the need for it.