Hey everyone this is going to be my first computer build ever and just wanted to list all of my chosen computer parts to see what you guys think of it as this is all so new to me. I have a list of two builds the cheaper one is for if I can't sell my old pc in time then I am just going to go with the cheaper option but if I can sell it in time then I can afford the more expensive build.
Please tell me specifically if any what parts you find wrong and what you recommend to replace those parts within the same price range unless of course you think the whole build is bad. Thanks for taking the time to read this and respond if you do
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Sometime before christmas as early as I can (waiting for my old pc to sell to determine what my budget is)
Budget Range: ($350-$650) Depending on if I can sell my computer in time and how much I get from relatives for christmas
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, (Lighter video editing at the moment but I plan to do heavier video editing in the future), surfing the internet, watching online videos, watching movies other than that really can't think of anything
Are you buying a monitor: No already have one
Parts to Upgrade: This is a fresh new build the only thing i'm carrying over from my old computer is a mechanical hard drive.
Do you need to buy OS: No I have Windows 7 I will install into my new build.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com
Location: City, State/Region, Country - USA
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: Intel CPU other than that just the most reliable and trustworthy companies for each computer part
Overclocking: Yes- Later down the road I will upgrade to a more powerful intel cpu that I can overclock but for now i'm going with the cheaper option
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe eventually down the road but not in the forseeable future.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1366 x 768
Additional Comments: This computer is first and foremost for a cheap gaming rig I know it won't max out everything but it's definitely a huge upgrade from my current computer so that's whats really important to me for this build. Later down the road I would like to get a computer that can video edit and render decently fast but that's later down the road. Below I will be listing two different builds to show what i'll get as a cheaper option and a more expensive option depending on the money available to me before I buy
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Performance upgrade for playing games and just a better overall computer from my previous one also plan to do video editing in the future so need components cable of being upgraded in the future without too much hassle
Cheaper Gaming PC:
CPU: Intel i3-2120 + stock fan
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
RAM: G.Skill F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL DDR3 1333 2 x 4 GB (8 GB)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHZ edition (1 GB 128-bit) 11201-00-20G
Case: Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Power Supply: Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500W RS500-PCARD3-US
More Expensive Gaming PC: (This motherboard is so that when I get a new overclockable CPU I have a mobo that is capable of actually overclocking it)
CPU: Intel i3-2120 + stock fan
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHZ edition (1 GB 128-bit) 11201-00-20G
Case: Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular High Performance Power Supply
Please tell me specifically if any what parts you find wrong and what you recommend to replace those parts within the same price range unless of course you think the whole build is bad. Thanks for taking the time to read this and respond if you do
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Sometime before christmas as early as I can (waiting for my old pc to sell to determine what my budget is)
Budget Range: ($350-$650) Depending on if I can sell my computer in time and how much I get from relatives for christmas
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, (Lighter video editing at the moment but I plan to do heavier video editing in the future), surfing the internet, watching online videos, watching movies other than that really can't think of anything
Are you buying a monitor: No already have one
Parts to Upgrade: This is a fresh new build the only thing i'm carrying over from my old computer is a mechanical hard drive.
Do you need to buy OS: No I have Windows 7 I will install into my new build.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com
Location: City, State/Region, Country - USA
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: Intel CPU other than that just the most reliable and trustworthy companies for each computer part
Overclocking: Yes- Later down the road I will upgrade to a more powerful intel cpu that I can overclock but for now i'm going with the cheaper option
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe eventually down the road but not in the forseeable future.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1366 x 768
Additional Comments: This computer is first and foremost for a cheap gaming rig I know it won't max out everything but it's definitely a huge upgrade from my current computer so that's whats really important to me for this build. Later down the road I would like to get a computer that can video edit and render decently fast but that's later down the road. Below I will be listing two different builds to show what i'll get as a cheaper option and a more expensive option depending on the money available to me before I buy
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Performance upgrade for playing games and just a better overall computer from my previous one also plan to do video editing in the future so need components cable of being upgraded in the future without too much hassle
Cheaper Gaming PC:
CPU: Intel i3-2120 + stock fan
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
RAM: G.Skill F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL DDR3 1333 2 x 4 GB (8 GB)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHZ edition (1 GB 128-bit) 11201-00-20G
Case: Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Power Supply: Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500W RS500-PCARD3-US
More Expensive Gaming PC: (This motherboard is so that when I get a new overclockable CPU I have a mobo that is capable of actually overclocking it)
CPU: Intel i3-2120 + stock fan
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H LGA 1155 Intel Z77
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHZ edition (1 GB 128-bit) 11201-00-20G
Case: Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular High Performance Power Supply