New Gaming PC

[trendkill666]

Hi everyone. Been out of the game for a while, last build was 5 years ago so i know virtually nothing going on these days. Been doing alot of research lately but i never hurts to ask for help and ideas.

1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.

Will be used for Gaming mostly, internet surfing and movie streaming to ps3.

2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread

Trying to keep it under 1300 if possible.

3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.

In ohio so will be using newegg, amazon, and microcenter.

4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
We can't be expected to scour the internet on your behalf, chasing down deals in your specific country... Again, help us, help YOU.

5. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.

Would prefer intel cpu.

6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.

Have monitor, keyboard, mouse, and case already.

7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.

I do plan to overclock but a minimal amount.

8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?

1920x1080

9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Note that it is usually not cost or time effective to choose your build more than a month before you actually plan to be using it.

Ready to order parts in the next couple weeks.

X. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?

No the internet is full of free stuff


Thanks for any suggestions you might have.

 

[mfenn]

Try not to reference software piracy here, it's not a good way to start off.

Anyway, I would take a look at the build posted in my midrange builder's guide, upgrading the SSD to the recommended 240GB one and adding the recommended cooler. Then use the MC combo to bring down the cost of the CPU and mobo. You should be able to get the i5 4670K and ASRock Z87 Extreme3 for $260.

If you'd like to get right up to your $1300 limit, upgrade the GPU to the GTX 780.

 

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[nwo]

I second mfenn's build/suggestions. Can't go wrong with that MC combo, especially considering the price.

As far as the vid card goes, I usually recommend a GTX 760 2GB for a mid-range build. You can always add a second card when it goes on sale for ~$200 and have GTX 780Ti performance for a few hundred bucks less.

I would not recommend an AMD video card unless you are planning on mining. Only their high end cards (290s and 280x) used to be overpriced, now it has passed onto their 270s as well. 280x's are now retailing for more than the MSRP of 290s

 

[JumBie]

Try not to reference software piracy here, it's not a good way to start off.

Anyway, I would take a look at the build posted in my midrange builder's guide, upgrading the SSD to the recommended 240GB one and adding the recommended cooler. Then use the MC combo to bring down the cost of the CPU and mobo. You should be able to get the i5 4670K and ASRock Z87 Extreme3 for $260.

If you'd like to get right up to your $1300 limit, upgrade the GPU to the GTX 780.

Just follow this^ and be done with it.