New Gaming PC :P

[Nanekud]

Parts already owned: Case, Mother board, CPU


Build so far: -=:{[ Build List ]}:=-


Budget Range: $1,100.00 USD


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, like it says in the thread title.


Parts to Buy: GPU, Memory sticks, Power Supply, Hard drives and everything except the case, mother board, and CPU


Do you need to buy OS: No


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


Location: Damascus, Maryland, USA. 20872


Parts Preferences: Parts that are known not to fight with each-other.


Your Monitor Resolution: 46" TV 1080p with HDMI port for now. Thinking about getting a monitor later on.


Additional Comments: I just bought an Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with Upgraded USB 3.0 so take this into account when thinking of space.

Thank you in advance for taking your time to help me put this machine together virtually before I buy and find out I have to return something.

 

[Nanekud]

Probably going to go with GTX 660 Ti, since it will probably run everything it will need to on maxed settings.

 

[Nanekud]

Ok, so after lots and lots of research and selection, I have figured a sweet rig for myself and have already begun buying the parts.

Please make any comments or suggestions that you feel would help me after viewing my build.

Gaming rig here.

 

[l0v3rboi]

I made a few changes to your build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ PC Mall)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($142.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($307.55 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Nine Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1082.32
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-16 23:59 EDT-0400)

 

[Nanekud]

Alright, I'll up to the GTX 660 Ti as you suggested.

However, why go for a Caviar Blue, when Black is faster? Just to save $30?

Also...I saw you upped the power supply. Will this desktop need a 750W, or is it just a better PSU anyway? Because I'll spend the $10 extra for better quality.


Thank you very much for your insight l0v3rboi!

 

[caltiger123]

Easy.....

CPU: i5 2500k- $205.99
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.ph [...] fcfc2eda0d

GPU: Evga GeForce GTX 670- $380.14
http://www.valleyseek.com/zotac-zt [...] e=googleps

RAM: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB)- $42.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-NA-_-NA

WD Caviar Green 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache-$44.00
http://www.serversupply.com/produc [...] KgodtUcA4w

Rosewill CAPSTONE Series CAPSTONE-650 650W Continuous @ 50°C, 80 PLUS GOLD Certified-$99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817182071

Case: Logisys Optimus II 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Case w/2x120mm Fans-$33.99http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=CS1202BK&cat=CAS

DVD Burner: SUS 24X DVD Burner-$18.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827135204

GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX-$144.99-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128546

$971.08

http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx [...] print=true Just to give you an idea of performance

 

[Nanekud]

Easy.....

CPU: i5 2500k- $205.99
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.ph [...] fcfc2eda0d

GPU: Evga GeForce GTX 670- $380.14
http://www.valleyseek.com/zotac-zt [...] e=googleps

RAM: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB)- $42.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-NA-_-NA

WD Caviar Green 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache-$44.00
http://www.serversupply.com/produc [...] KgodtUcA4w

Rosewill CAPSTONE Series CAPSTONE-650 650W Continuous @ 50°C, 80 PLUS GOLD Certified-$99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817182071

Case: Logisys Optimus II 10-Bay ATX Mid Tower Case w/2x120mm Fans-$33.99http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=CS1202BK&cat=CAS

DVD Burner: SUS 24X DVD Burner-$18.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827135204

GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX-$144.99-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128546

$971.08

http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx [...] print=true Just to give you an idea of performance

Man, that seems like a glass cannon PC. Everything into the graphic card! xD Although, I already have the CPU, Mobo, and Case sitting next to me as I type this. I don't think I want to drop $380 for the 670 when I can get the 660 Ti for almost $100 cheaper and they are both about the same. I also read a lot about Zotac and apparently they are not too stable it seems. What say you?

 

[caltiger123]

i forgot about the 660 ti *facepalm@sigh*

 

[Nanekud]

i forgot about the 660 ti *facepalm@sigh*

It's all good breh! I'm just happy someone is taking the time out of their day to help me. Thank you very much.

 

[azeem40]

I made a few changes to your build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ PC Mall)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($142.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($307.55 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Nine Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1082.32
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-16 23:59 EDT-0400)

Get the 7k3000. It's faster than both Caviar drives.

 

[Nanekud]

Get the 7k3000. It's faster than both Caviar drives.

It seems as though the ones within my price range all have horrible reviews... I think I'm gonna have to just get the Caviar Black.

 

[Nanekud]

Best answer selected by Nanekud.