Hello,
So recently I've been asking around on the forums for information in order to build a Gaming PC. Budget isn't really an issue but not wanting to spend an arm and a leg is. I don't like spending A LOT for no reason. So after some discussions, researching, googling, etc. I've come up with 2 different builds. The difference in price is about $400. Of course, later on, I have to factor in a monitor, mouse, keyboard, OS. Also, I would like to get a Blu-Ray Player, Card Reader, and an LCD Temperature Monitor. These all come after the final build and don't exactly have to be bought right away as I have a basic keyboard, mouse, and monitor but not exactly what I would like to use while gaming.
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Build 1 - Lower Cost
PCPartPicker Part List.
Price Breakdown By Merchant.
CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: ASRock B250M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($99.97 @ Jet)
Storage: ADATA Ultimate SU800 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB ARMOR OC Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H23 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.90 @ B&H)
Total: $747.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-16 14:15 EDT-0400
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Build 2 - Higher Cost
PCPartPicker Part List.
Price Breakdown By Merchant.
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($327.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($188.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($100.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($177.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB GAMING X Video Card ($199.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill NIGHTHAWK 117 ATX Full Tower Case ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.90 @ B&H)
Total: $1201.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-16 14:05 EDT-0400
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I could probably find cheaper cases for both builds but that's not what I want. I like the way they both look cause my favorite color is blue. So blue LED fans are a must lol. Also, I just like the way they look in general as well as the airflow they have.
I will most likely be building the cheaper one due to me being a cheap-o and not wanting to spend too much. Although I will not be purchasing anything for about a month or so because I will be looking for deals in order to get it cheaper if possible and also, I don't necessarily want it too cheap. This is due to the saying "You get what you pay for." So I do not wish to be too cheap about it.
Ok, enough talking and on to the main reason for me posting this. What I am looking for is still some suggestions. Could I do better? Criticism? Should I just save and go for the more expensive one? The reason being for this is because after all is said and done. I want the most stable build as possible and I want to make sure I'm getting what I'm paying for.
Things To Note:
I do "NOT" want to OC anyone on my build.
Games I Play: TERA, GuildWars 2, Minecraft, APB Reloaded, League Of Legends. I also like to use some emulators and I also play some indie games on steam every now and then.
Games I Would Like To Play: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, Tom Clancy's The Division, BattleField, The Witcher, Fallout, Far Cry, Elder Scrolls, GTA. As well as a few other resource intensive games that my current PC that would probably just blatantly tell me no right before I click the download button.
Also, the main reason why I am building a PC is due to a few reasons. It's cheaper, cost effective, I get what I want and also the REAL reason is to play Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands at a good frame rate.
Oh! Can't forget the most important part to this entire post. As the title says, this is my first time building my own PC so I am completely new and clueless to this.
That about sums it up so.... Thanks for reading~
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Update Note 1: [Edited] I was blind. Ignore this. xD
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So recently I've been asking around on the forums for information in order to build a Gaming PC. Budget isn't really an issue but not wanting to spend an arm and a leg is. I don't like spending A LOT for no reason. So after some discussions, researching, googling, etc. I've come up with 2 different builds. The difference in price is about $400. Of course, later on, I have to factor in a monitor, mouse, keyboard, OS. Also, I would like to get a Blu-Ray Player, Card Reader, and an LCD Temperature Monitor. These all come after the final build and don't exactly have to be bought right away as I have a basic keyboard, mouse, and monitor but not exactly what I would like to use while gaming.
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Build 1 - Lower Cost
PCPartPicker Part List.
Price Breakdown By Merchant.
CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: ASRock B250M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($99.97 @ Jet)
Storage: ADATA Ultimate SU800 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB ARMOR OC Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H23 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.90 @ B&H)
Total: $747.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-16 14:15 EDT-0400
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Build 2 - Higher Cost
PCPartPicker Part List.
Price Breakdown By Merchant.
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($327.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($188.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($100.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($177.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB GAMING X Video Card ($199.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill NIGHTHAWK 117 ATX Full Tower Case ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.90 @ B&H)
Total: $1201.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-16 14:05 EDT-0400
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I could probably find cheaper cases for both builds but that's not what I want. I like the way they both look cause my favorite color is blue. So blue LED fans are a must lol. Also, I just like the way they look in general as well as the airflow they have.
I will most likely be building the cheaper one due to me being a cheap-o and not wanting to spend too much. Although I will not be purchasing anything for about a month or so because I will be looking for deals in order to get it cheaper if possible and also, I don't necessarily want it too cheap. This is due to the saying "You get what you pay for." So I do not wish to be too cheap about it.
Ok, enough talking and on to the main reason for me posting this. What I am looking for is still some suggestions. Could I do better? Criticism? Should I just save and go for the more expensive one? The reason being for this is because after all is said and done. I want the most stable build as possible and I want to make sure I'm getting what I'm paying for.
Things To Note:
I do "NOT" want to OC anyone on my build.
Games I Play: TERA, GuildWars 2, Minecraft, APB Reloaded, League Of Legends. I also like to use some emulators and I also play some indie games on steam every now and then.
Games I Would Like To Play: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, Tom Clancy's The Division, BattleField, The Witcher, Fallout, Far Cry, Elder Scrolls, GTA. As well as a few other resource intensive games that my current PC that would probably just blatantly tell me no right before I click the download button.
Also, the main reason why I am building a PC is due to a few reasons. It's cheaper, cost effective, I get what I want and also the REAL reason is to play Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands at a good frame rate.
Oh! Can't forget the most important part to this entire post. As the title says, this is my first time building my own PC so I am completely new and clueless to this.
That about sums it up so.... Thanks for reading~
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Update Note 1: [Edited] I was blind. Ignore this. xD
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