- Aug 12, 2012
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Hey guys, I’m looking to build a computer for the first time, primarily for gaming. I’ve been using an ASUS G51JX Laptop for my gaming/college needs since I left for school two years ago. This also marked my foray into the PC gaming world. It has worked fine for a while... However, as the newer games are coming out I find myself downscaling to the lowest resolutions and settings. Having worked all summer, I’ve been looking forward to building a nice machine that can finally play the games I want to play, the way they’re meant to be played.
Approximate Purchase Date: Within two weeks if possible (for college), but willing to wait if something new is being released.
Budget Range: $1200-$1600, but if there is anything that is worth investing in that would really improve the build, I don’t have much of a problem with that.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, internet usage, streaming movies.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, but I don’t really know much about what to look into. I’ve been using a spare 32” HDTV that’s been lying around the house, but I don’t plan on using that for my final computer build.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, W7
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I’ve only used newegg.com for computer related purchases, but anything that’s an established, valid site is good enough for me.
Location: Connecticut, US. I’m going to be building/using the computer in my dorm room, with the intent of transferring it home for extended breaks and likely bringing it to LAN parties.
Parts Preferences: None
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, but probably not until I start working again next summer
Your Monitor Resolution: Again, I don’t know much about monitors. I’ve been running 1920x1080, but if there is a reason to alter that resolution I won’t be opposed.
Additional Comments: My biggest concern is heat and dust. My dorm room is likely going to get pretty hot, with my roommate also gaming at all hours in the same room as me. Where I’m living this semester doesn’t have an A/C unit or anything, so we’ll just be pointing a fan at the window and keeping the door open. Also, when I attend LAN parties with my friends, the room we use has no ventilation (fans + one door, no windows), so that gets pretty hot as well. Last year, my dorm room accumulated so much dust that my laptop was clogged enough to shut off from overheating. Any type of optional dust filters or something of that nature to keep my rig clean would be very nice to have.
Here is what I have picked out for parts so far, please let me know what you think:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/evpu
**EDIT: Here is the revised build - Thanks, guys!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($142.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($407.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($126.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1543.73
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-15 00:37 EDT-0400)
Approximate Purchase Date: Within two weeks if possible (for college), but willing to wait if something new is being released.
Budget Range: $1200-$1600, but if there is anything that is worth investing in that would really improve the build, I don’t have much of a problem with that.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, internet usage, streaming movies.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, but I don’t really know much about what to look into. I’ve been using a spare 32” HDTV that’s been lying around the house, but I don’t plan on using that for my final computer build.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, W7
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I’ve only used newegg.com for computer related purchases, but anything that’s an established, valid site is good enough for me.
Location: Connecticut, US. I’m going to be building/using the computer in my dorm room, with the intent of transferring it home for extended breaks and likely bringing it to LAN parties.
Parts Preferences: None
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, but probably not until I start working again next summer
Your Monitor Resolution: Again, I don’t know much about monitors. I’ve been running 1920x1080, but if there is a reason to alter that resolution I won’t be opposed.
Additional Comments: My biggest concern is heat and dust. My dorm room is likely going to get pretty hot, with my roommate also gaming at all hours in the same room as me. Where I’m living this semester doesn’t have an A/C unit or anything, so we’ll just be pointing a fan at the window and keeping the door open. Also, when I attend LAN parties with my friends, the room we use has no ventilation (fans + one door, no windows), so that gets pretty hot as well. Last year, my dorm room accumulated so much dust that my laptop was clogged enough to shut off from overheating. Any type of optional dust filters or something of that nature to keep my rig clean would be very nice to have.
Here is what I have picked out for parts so far, please let me know what you think:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/evpu
**EDIT: Here is the revised build - Thanks, guys!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($142.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($407.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($126.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1543.73
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-15 00:37 EDT-0400)
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