Help making a gaming system

Weaponz

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So I'm what you may call a complete retard when it comes to this, but I want to make my own gaming PC as I'm on a tight budget and heard it's cheaper to make then to buy.

I was clueless but then I found a site named pcpartpicker.

I'd like your opinion as to if this is a decent pc and what would I be able to run with it?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JaEh

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Rosewill RCX-Z90-CP 62.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($11.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Intel DP67DEB3 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($83.22 @ Compuvest)
Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1.5TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GT 640 2GB Video Card ($87.24 @ Amazon)
Wired Network Adapter: TRENDnet TE100-PCIWN 10/100 Mbps PCI Network Adapter ($6.31 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Xion XON-570 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Logisys 550W ATX12V Power Supply ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $568.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-12 12:10 EDT-0400)


Hoping to get something around 500-600, I had an 800 limit and that's including a monitor. Minimum mail-in rebates please.
 

mikerockett

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Something like this would be much better for you. You have chosen some old and some bad components in your build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-E33 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.72 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($207.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.21 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $623.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-12 05:13 EDT-0400)
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-E33 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $786.71
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-12 05:19 EDT-0400)

7850 2GB for gaming 1080p
i5 ivy and 8GB corsair :D
1TB storage
very popular led gaming ASUS 23" 2ms
 

mikerockett

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Something like the below will be good and leaves some left for a monitor.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($195.90 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-E33 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($51.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $685.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-12 05:20 EDT-0400)
 

Weaponz

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Hmm, is there any one that doesn't have a lot of mail in rebates, and possibly with a nice LED case?

Also, for 1080p gaming, how much different would an Intel Coe i5-3500k+ or something like that cost, I heard they're better for OC'ing.

Lastly, do any of these include built in wifi?
 
OC parts is pricey, need k version cpu, 150 usd mobo, 25 usd cpu cooler, and above 60 usd power supply. if you can stretch your budget, it is even better :)

and wifi board is expensive, buying separate wifi usb/pci card will be a good idea
 

Weaponz

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How much would the card cost me? And if the processor is functional enough to game properly without OC'ing, I suppose it's fine.

Not like I'm a hardcore gamer.

Oh forgot to add, I made this on cyberpowerpc, It's the 579 + 95 dollars for shipping, is it better? I also like this case :)

BLUETOOTH: None
CAS: Raidmax Viper Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ 1x USB 3.0 Port & Side Window Panel [-4] (Black Color)
CASUPGRADE: None
CD: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
CD2: None
COOLANT: Standard Coolant
CPU: AMD FX-8120 3.10 GHz Eight-Core AM3+ CPU 8MB L2 Cache & Turbo Core Technology [+14]
CS_FAN: Default case fans
ENGRAVING: None
FA_HDD: None
FAN: Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) [+0] (Single Standard 120MM Fan)
FLASHMEDIA: None
FREEBIE_MB: FREE! 802.11N Dual Band Wireless + Bluetooth 4.0 Expansion Card [+0]
FREEBIE_VC: None
FREEBIE_VC2: None
GLASSES: None
HDD: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)
HDD2: None
IEEE_CARD: None
IUSB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
KEYBOARD: AZZA Multimedia USB Gaming Keyboard
MEMORY: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)
MONITOR: None
MONITOR2: None
MONITOR3: None
MOTHERBOARD: * [CrossFireX] GIGABYTE GA-970A-D3 AMD 970 Chipset Socket AM3+ ATX Mainboard w/ Touch Bios, Ultra Durable 2, On/Off Charge, 7.1 Audio, GbLAN, 2 Gen2 PCIe X16, 3 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI
MOUSE: AZZA Optical 1600dpi Gaming Mouse with Weight Adjustable Cartridge
NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
OS: None - FORMAT HARD DRIVE ONLY
OVERCLOCK: No Overclocking
POWERSUPPLY: 600 Watts - Standard 80 Plus Certified Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready [+0]
RUSH: No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Date 10 Business Days
SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
SPEAKERS: None
TABLET: None
TEMP: None
TVRC: None
USB: None
USBFLASH: None
USBHD: None
USBX: None
VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 1GB 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card [+14] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)