1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Mostly gaming and some multimedia. I usually play a game on 1 monitor and watch something on another.
2. What YOUR budget is.
around 1000-1200
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
Philippines
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
When it comes to pc parts, prices here vary vastly from store to store. Not all brands are available so I'd appreciate as many suggestions in the same range of what i list as you guys can give me. I'll need to do actual legwork to find out which ones are actually affordable and available here.
5. IF YOU have a brand preference.
Intel fanboy
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
Just the dvd drive
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Everything on default
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
1980x1020.
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Next month
Here is what I have picked out so far.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1057.77
Some notes:
CPU cooler - I'm not OCing so I just want something better than stock. Temps here can reach up to 39 celsius
Motherboard - I like the bells and whistles on this one especially the improved onboard sound. Maybe a little bit of headroom for upgrades.
Memory - Based on everything i've read, if you aren't oc'ing you don't really need anything better. Is 16gb overkill?
Storage - I want a 120gb ssd samsung but unfortunately I would have to pay a premium because samsung doesn't officially sell this here. For the storage drive 2Tb of storage is all i'm really looking for.
Video card - This one is tough because I really have no idea what I need to play at 1980x1020. Also, brand availability and prices vary significantly here. Willing to considering going up to a gtx 760.
Case - want the best one at this price range with usb 3.0 ports
Power Supply -Just want a fully haswell compatible modular bronze power supply, plus a little extra wattage in case I buy a new video card in the future.
So I guess what I'm really looking for is the best most cost efficient (assume 1980x1020 and that any extra capacity is pointless) non oc Haswell gaming rig at a USD price of up to $1200. The power supply should be fully Haswell compatible and the case should support USB 3.0. Other than that anything goes.
The difficulty for me is availability and overpriced prices on specific brands. I'd appreciate a list of alternative suggestions in the same range as the parts listed above. Specific SSD, powersupply and video card models are especially hard to find so more suggestions on these would be useful.
Mostly gaming and some multimedia. I usually play a game on 1 monitor and watch something on another.
2. What YOUR budget is.
around 1000-1200
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
Philippines
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
When it comes to pc parts, prices here vary vastly from store to store. Not all brands are available so I'd appreciate as many suggestions in the same range of what i list as you guys can give me. I'll need to do actual legwork to find out which ones are actually affordable and available here.
5. IF YOU have a brand preference.
Intel fanboy
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
Just the dvd drive
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Everything on default
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
1980x1020.
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Next month
Here is what I have picked out so far.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1057.77
Some notes:
CPU cooler - I'm not OCing so I just want something better than stock. Temps here can reach up to 39 celsius
Motherboard - I like the bells and whistles on this one especially the improved onboard sound. Maybe a little bit of headroom for upgrades.
Memory - Based on everything i've read, if you aren't oc'ing you don't really need anything better. Is 16gb overkill?
Storage - I want a 120gb ssd samsung but unfortunately I would have to pay a premium because samsung doesn't officially sell this here. For the storage drive 2Tb of storage is all i'm really looking for.
Video card - This one is tough because I really have no idea what I need to play at 1980x1020. Also, brand availability and prices vary significantly here. Willing to considering going up to a gtx 760.
Case - want the best one at this price range with usb 3.0 ports
Power Supply -Just want a fully haswell compatible modular bronze power supply, plus a little extra wattage in case I buy a new video card in the future.
So I guess what I'm really looking for is the best most cost efficient (assume 1980x1020 and that any extra capacity is pointless) non oc Haswell gaming rig at a USD price of up to $1200. The power supply should be fully Haswell compatible and the case should support USB 3.0. Other than that anything goes.
The difficulty for me is availability and overpriced prices on specific brands. I'd appreciate a list of alternative suggestions in the same range as the parts listed above. Specific SSD, powersupply and video card models are especially hard to find so more suggestions on these would be useful.
