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Buying/Building Gaming PC!

Discussion in 'Computer Hardware' started by JoJodude, May 16, 2015.

  1. JoJodude

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    Bump I am thinking about building a PC again! I want it to last a good 3-5 years! i7 etc.
     
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    Budget?
    What will it be used for? Only gaming?
     
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    Gaming and everyday use (browsing the web etc.)


    Is this a good build???
    http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RnhQJx
     
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    I would immediately upgrade to Windows 10 on that system so I wouldnt have to worry around with the horror that is Windows 8.1!!
     
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    Yes I would.
     
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    The motherboard seems to be out of stock, you'll need to change that.
    http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W4HHyc

    Otherwise, nice build. You don't really need a 5820K (I'd rather get an i5 and 980Ti), but I'm assuming you want a build that's as future-proof as possible.

    Also, don't get OEM Windows. It might be a bit cheaper, but it will be deactivated if you swap any parts, and you'll have to buy it again.
     
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    I won't get OEM windows then :) Is the motherboard you put compatible with my processor? Any good suggestions for a gpu around $450? Is my psu any good?

    Thanks,
    JoJo
     
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    By the time you're going to want/afford 2 of these, a newer, better GPU will have come out. And it's better to buy 1 really good card rather than 2 lesser cards, because SLI/Crossfire doesn't play nicely with every game.
     
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    BTW I would like a nvida gpu~
     
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    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

    CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($378.99 @ SuperBiiz)
    CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($96.48 @ Newegg)
    Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($180.99 @ Newegg)
    Memory: Crucial 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($169.99 @ Adorama)
    Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
    Storage: Western Digital Red 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.00 @ Newegg)
    Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
    Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
    Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
    Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($138.89 @ OutletPC)
    Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.78 @ OutletPC)
    Total: $2050.08
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-17 19:40 EDT-0400


    Here's a build that's miles better than yours for only $150-200 more.
     
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    If all you're doing is gaming, you don't need to spend so much money on an intel x99 6-core processor. Let me gather you a build that will save you money.

    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

    CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.89 @ OutletPC)
    CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($96.48 @ Newegg)
    Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($112.98 @ Newegg)
    Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg)
    Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
    Storage: Western Digital Red 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.00 @ Newegg)
    Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
    Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
    Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
    Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($138.89 @ OutletPC)
    Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.78 @ OutletPC)
    Total: $1876.97
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-17 19:47 EDT-0400


    This is still kind of overkill for what you're doing but it's within your budget now.
     
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    $200 is a lot of money to go over budget though. And there's no reason to get a massive NH-D15 over an AIO liquid cooler.

    http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7FqtGX

    Any reason for that?
     
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    Might as well get an i5 then, HT is utterly worthless in gaming (BeamNG being an exception). A 5820K is also great for future proofing, while a 6700K could last a good 3-4 years before needing replacement a 5820K will be good for 5-6.
     
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    That's true.
    Also true, but having the 6700k instead of the 5820k allows him to get a 980Ti in his budget which is one of the best GPUs on the market at the moment. He could also get a Fury X, I believe they both perform similarly.
     
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    If you want a future proof PC, a powerful CPU is essential. Swapping a graphics card is easy, swapping a CPU means new motherboard and possibly new RAM too. I agree a 980Ti is a better card and a better short term choice, but if I wanted a PC that can go for as long as possible with as few upgrades as possible I'd rather go for a better CPU.
     
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  20. JoJodude

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    I would like to have a good cpu and gpu :)

    I just think that nvida is a good gpu company.

    Yes I need it to last a long time.
     
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