I've built computers from random parts lying around, but this is the first time I'm planning to build one from the ground up to replace my super old laptop.
1. This computer will be used for gaming, and doing 3d modeling. My laptop is, like, 4 years old. 2GB RAM. about 2.1 GHz. Too old for my taste.
2. I want to spend no more than 750 dollars. You might be able to convince me to go to 800, but that would be hard, considering how I have to buy the OS too.
3. I'll be buying the parts in the USA.
4. I do like newegg, amazon, and am not opposed to trying new sites - especially if they're trustworthy and they'll give me a great price.
5. I'm not too much of a fanboy when it comes to brands. It seems to me that AMD will get me a better price than Intel, so I lean towards them a bit more just because I'm cheap.
6. I have no parts I'll be re-using - except a mouse and a keyboard. I might be able to get my hands on a DVD drive and a wireless card, but I'm currently not counting on it.
7. I'm not too fond of overclocking, so no need to factor that in.
8. I don't have a monitor, so I'll probably need some recommendations as to which would work best with the video card I eventually select.
9. I plan to order these parts within the next two weeks.
X. I plan on buying Windows 8 - which will need to be included in the budget of >=750.
Now, I've done a bit of looking around, and have come up with two options for myself. One is more expensive than the other, but not by much, and I would like to know what the pros/cons would be of going with one build over the other.
And, of course, I'm open to opinions or suggestions on the below parts or something completely new.
Build #1 - $592
(links and price total from amazon)
Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB DDR5 HDMI/DVI-I/DVI​-D/DP PCI-Express Graphics Card (11200-07-20G)
Seagate Barracuda 500 GB HDD SATA 6 Gb/s NCQ 16MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST500DM002
Samsung 24x SATA DVD¡ARW Internal Drive without Software, Black SH-224BB/BEBE
ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS AM3+ AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance Blue 8 GB (2X4 GB) PC3-12800 1600mHz DDR3 240-Pin SDRAM Dual Channel Memory Kit CMZ8GX3M2A1600​C9B
AMD FD6300WMHKBOX FX-6300 6-Core Processor Black Edition
NZXT Technologies Source 210 Computer Case (Black)
Antec VP-450 450 Watt Energy Star Certified Power Supply
Build #2 - $676
(links and total price from newegg)
COOLER MASTER HAF series RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
PowerColor AX7850 2GBD5-DH Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 500W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
AMD FX-6300 Vishera 3.5GHz (4.1GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Six-Core Desktop Processor FD6300WMHKBOX
Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model TLBD38G1600HC9DC01
Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
As a side note, I also use wireless internet, so I was thinking of thowing this into whatever rig I finally build.
ASUS PCE-N15 PCI Express 300/300Mbps Transfer/Receive Rate Wireless Adapter
I'm not much for knowing what parts are best, so this might not be the best combination of parts or the best bang for my buck.
I guess that's why I'm coming here to ask for help from ya'll.
Thanks in advance!
*EDIT: I failed to discuss what games I'd be playing on this computer. I don't have much, but I plan on playing Skyrim, Guild Wars 2, FFXIV, and maybe even ES:O when it is released. I've been away from the tech world for about two years now, and I'm trying to get this computer so I can jump right back into it.
1. This computer will be used for gaming, and doing 3d modeling. My laptop is, like, 4 years old. 2GB RAM. about 2.1 GHz. Too old for my taste.
2. I want to spend no more than 750 dollars. You might be able to convince me to go to 800, but that would be hard, considering how I have to buy the OS too.
3. I'll be buying the parts in the USA.
4. I do like newegg, amazon, and am not opposed to trying new sites - especially if they're trustworthy and they'll give me a great price.
5. I'm not too much of a fanboy when it comes to brands. It seems to me that AMD will get me a better price than Intel, so I lean towards them a bit more just because I'm cheap.
6. I have no parts I'll be re-using - except a mouse and a keyboard.
I might be able to get my hands on a DVD drive and a wireless card, but I'm currently not counting on it.7. I'm not too fond of overclocking, so no need to factor that in.
8. I don't have a monitor, so I'll probably need some recommendations as to which would work best with the video card I eventually select.
9. I plan to order these parts within the next two weeks.
X. I plan on buying Windows 8 - which will need to be included in the budget of >=750.
Now, I've done a bit of looking around, and have come up with two options for myself. One is more expensive than the other, but not by much, and I would like to know what the pros/cons would be of going with one build over the other.
And, of course, I'm open to opinions or suggestions on the below parts or something completely new.
Build #1 - $592
(links and price total from amazon)
Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB DDR5 HDMI/DVI-I/DVI​-D/DP PCI-Express Graphics Card (11200-07-20G)
Seagate Barracuda 500 GB HDD SATA 6 Gb/s NCQ 16MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST500DM002
Samsung 24x SATA DVD¡ARW Internal Drive without Software, Black SH-224BB/BEBE
ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS AM3+ AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance Blue 8 GB (2X4 GB) PC3-12800 1600mHz DDR3 240-Pin SDRAM Dual Channel Memory Kit CMZ8GX3M2A1600​C9B
AMD FD6300WMHKBOX FX-6300 6-Core Processor Black Edition
NZXT Technologies Source 210 Computer Case (Black)
Antec VP-450 450 Watt Energy Star Certified Power Supply
Build #2 - $676
(links and total price from newegg)
COOLER MASTER HAF series RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
PowerColor AX7850 2GBD5-DH Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
CORSAIR Builder Series CX500 500W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
AMD FX-6300 Vishera 3.5GHz (4.1GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Six-Core Desktop Processor FD6300WMHKBOX
Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model TLBD38G1600HC9DC01
Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
As a side note, I also use wireless internet, so I was thinking of thowing this into whatever rig I finally build.
ASUS PCE-N15 PCI Express 300/300Mbps Transfer/Receive Rate Wireless Adapter
I'm not much for knowing what parts are best, so this might not be the best combination of parts or the best bang for my buck.
I guess that's why I'm coming here to ask for help from ya'll.
Thanks in advance!
*EDIT: I failed to discuss what games I'd be playing on this computer. I don't have much, but I plan on playing Skyrim, Guild Wars 2, FFXIV, and maybe even ES:O when it is released. I've been away from the tech world for about two years now, and I'm trying to get this computer so I can jump right back into it.
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