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I've come to the decision to build my own gaming PC, rather than purchase one. I need a bit of help on how exactly this works. I'm not expecting anyone to list out step by step what I need to do (Although that would be nice lol), but I do request a bit of assistance. Rather than just Google it and surf the web for random websites that I don't know or trust, I thought I'd just come and see if anyone here could help me out. I don't have any spending limitations. I do warn you though, I have very very little knowledge of RAM and GPU and graphics cards. I just want a PC that could run BF4 on maximum settings, Titanfall on maximum settings, etc.

 

Where do I start in order to build my own gaming PC? I can Google the actual steps if nobody lists them, but how do I get started? What do I need to purchase in order to begin? Where can I purchase these materials,etc?

 

Like I said earlier, I have no spending limitations. I'm willing to pay high prices for the best performance possible. 

 

                     

                                                                               

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There isn't really any "Global Guidelines to officially build your PC" (as far as I'm aware) :tongue:

You can just visit the Manufacturer's websites & compare specs (Intel, AMD, nVidia, ATi,  Corsair, etc.)

 

However, to save you time, I have 2 builds with me, among them, one of them will be my new PC:-

 

Generally, You start with selecting what route you want to take 1st, Intel (+ nVidia)    or   AMD (+ ATi) :-

Intel oriented PCs are more general purpose, they perform very good with games & release new drivers for new games regularly.

 

AMD oriented PCs are more gaming purposed, they perform great with games, however (ATi) cards, although higher in performance, are more prone to graphics related "artifacts" (glitches) until the update is released, & their drivers aren't updated all that fast/regularly (it's still updated a fair amount tho).  However, AMD oriented PCs are generally cheaper than Intel's (ranging from 10%-50% cheaper).

 

 

I think you can do a Intel + ATi build tho, although I'm not sure if it's fully compatible & work nicely with each other (According to what I read/know, Intel works with nVidia best & AMD with ATi).

 

With that in mind, for a Intel oriented PC, you can go with:-

Motherboard:         Asus Maximus V Extreme  (link)

CPU (Processor):          Intel i7-4960X (6 Cores, 3.6GHz, cache 15MB)  (link)

RAM:             Corsair Vengence Pro 32GB (4x 8GB) DDR3 1866MHz Kit  (link)

GPU (Graphics/Video card): MSI GTX 780Ti Gaming 3G (3GB Memory, 1020MHz Core Clock [1085MHz Boosted] ) (link)

PSU (Power Supply Unit):     Thermaltake Evo Blue 2.0 850W (link)

Hard Disk: I'm not really "adept" at this, just get 1x 512GB SSD & 2x 1TB/2TB HDD. Put all games that require fast loading (Multiplayer games) on the SSD, balance on the HDDs.

Case: Unless you're buying online, just take whichever is available, but be sure that it's Full Tower to give you space for the components & max. air flow space.

 

 

For an AMD oriented PC:-

Motherboard:         ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z (link)

CPU (Processor):        AMD FX-9590 8-Core Black Edition (8 Cores, 4.7GHz) (link)

RAM:           2x Kits of Corsair Vengence 16GB DDR3 1866MHz Kit (link)

GPU (Graphics/Video card): SAPPHIRE HD 7990 (6GB Memory, 950MHz Core Clock [1000MHz Boosted] ) (link)

PSU (Power Supply Unit):    Thermaltake Toughpower 1,000W (link)

Hard Disk: Same as Intel's

Case: Same as Intel's

 

Extras: Depending on the case, get about 5 Fans, that would be for, one for each side, bottom, top, front, rear, & one of the left side (i.e. side opposite the place where Motherboard is screwed to).

Regarding PSU's: The ones specified are what you would generally need for the build. Personally, I just pump them up to either 1,000W or 1,500W PSUs. Mainly so I might not have to buy another PSU again if I decide to upgrade something a few years down the line.

 

That should about cover it I think.

 

Also, expect these builds to cost you upwards of $3,000+.  But these builds should be able to run games on Max for quite a few years (I estimate about 1-2 years on Max, then maybe another 2-3 years on High,  etc.), & it still should be able to run games after about 8-10 years or so.

 

Oh, & the above ^   is why I prefer to spend $3,000+ at one time on a PC, rather than $1,000 per 1-2 years. :yes:

My old PC lasted about 10 years now (around the 8th year I just did a cheap GPU switch), it cost around $2,900 (if I remember correct) when I bought it, about 13 years back,  & I still use it sometimes to surf the net or as a server or to record games (which I play on my laptop).

 

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For an AMD oriented PC:-

Motherboard:         ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z (link)

CPU (Processor):        AMD FX-9590 8-Core Black Edition (8 Cores, 4.7GHz) (link)

RAM:           2x Kits of Corsair Vengence 16GB DDR3 1866MHz Kit (link)

GPU (Graphics/Video card): SAPPHIRE HD 7990 (6GB Memory, 950MHz Core Clock [1000MHz Boosted] ) (link)

PSU (Power Supply Unit):    Thermaltake Toughpower 1,000W (link)

Hard Disk: Same as Intel's

Case: Same as Intel's

First off, ATi is now owned by AMD (has been since ~2008-2009), so ATi is now called AMD as well. Also, Intel works fine with AMD, AMD works fine with Nvidia, and vice-versa, it just depends on what you're using it for.

Also, if you are going to go AMD, OP, wait until the R9 295x2 is released. It is basically two 290X cards on one PCB with two integrated water blocks on the card and one radiator. It also has air cooling, so it falls into a 'hybrid' category.

 

As for RAM, if your budget is as high as you say, go for 16-32GB. Make sure that the speed the RAM is rated at is 1600MHz or higher. Anything below 1600 will not give optimal performance when gaming (in most scenarios). Also, if you are going on the Intel side of processors, get one with hyperthreading. Your best bet right now on the Haswell architecture is the i7-4770k. Best bet on the AMD side is the FX-9590. In my experience, AMD is overclockable as hell if cooled correctly. I am running an FX-6300 in my system, and got it to 4.3GHz with a Corsair H50 water cooling loop with no problems/hiccups what-so-ever.

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I've come to the decision to build my own gaming PC, rather than purchase one. I need a bit of help on how exactly this works. I'm not expecting anyone to list out step by step what I need to do (Although that would be nice lol), but I do request a bit of assistance. Rather than just Google it and surf the web for random websites that I don't know or trust, I thought I'd just come and see if anyone here could help me out. I don't have any spending limitations. I do warn you though, I have very very little knowledge of RAM and GPU and graphics cards. I just want a PC that could run BF4 on maximum settings, Titanfall on maximum settings, etc.

 

Where do I start in order to build my own gaming PC? I can Google the actual steps if nobody lists them, but how do I get started? What do I need to purchase in order to begin? Where can I purchase these materials,etc?

 

Like I said earlier, I have no spending limitations. I'm willing to pay high prices for the best performance possible. 

 

                     

Since you have no spending limitations here is what I came up with: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3qo0U. You should be able to get a solid overclock with the H100i. All games should be able to be maxed out at 60+FPS, especially GTA IV with any ENB of your choosing. You should easily be future proofed for the next 3-4 years, meaning you won't have to upgrade. There is absolutely no reason for anything more than 16GB of ram, even 16GB is overkill if you are just gaming. I can max out most games with my build at 60+FPS, so I consider the build above absolute overkill. As you said said you have no limitations price wise that is what I came up with, anything more than I suggested you are just wasting your money. Because you will not use it to its full potential if you are only gaming.

 

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I've come to the decision to build my own gaming PC, rather than purchase one. I need a bit of help on how exactly this works. I'm not expecting anyone to list out step by step what I need to do (Although that would be nice lol), but I do request a bit of assistance. Rather than just Google it and surf the web for random websites that I don't know or trust, I thought I'd just come and see if anyone here could help me out. I don't have any spending limitations. I do warn you though, I have very very little knowledge of RAM and GPU and graphics cards. I just want a PC that could run BF4 on maximum settings, Titanfall on maximum settings, etc.

 

Where do I start in order to build my own gaming PC? I can Google the actual steps if nobody lists them, but how do I get started? What do I need to purchase in order to begin? Where can I purchase these materials,etc?

 

Like I said earlier, I have no spending limitations. I'm willing to pay high prices for the best performance possible. 

 

                     

 

 

 

I don't know how much money you've got to spend.. But here's one build I made for myself. 

 

Graphic card: Nvidia GTX 680

Processor:  i5 3570k

RAM: 16gb 

motherboard: az rock z77

case: Coolermaster storm stryker (has tuner for built in fans for their speed, anti dust filters and window so you can see inside of the case)

power supply: cooler master silent pro 850w (you get tuner for fan speed)

HDD: 2x 1TB (Did it like this because I need 1 for games etc 1 for videos and recording, if you have money buy SSD for your windows, I didn't have money for it..)

 

This all costs around 1350$ (something like that)

 

If you want I can help you out more if you tell us how much you can spend :)

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Thanks for the help everyone! I will keep this thread 'Favorited' on my bookmarks in order to come back to it once I begin to build my PC. Thanks again!

I don't know how much money you've got to spend.. But here's one build I made for myself. 

 

Graphic card: Nvidia GTX 680

Processor:  i5 3570k

RAM: 16gb 

motherboard: az rock z77

case: Coolermaster storm stryker (has tuner for built in fans for their speed, anti dust filters and window so you can see inside of the case)

power supply: cooler master silent pro 850w (you get tuner for fan speed)

HDD: 2x 1TB (Did it like this because I need 1 for games etc 1 for videos and recording, if you have money buy SSD for your windows, I didn't have money for it..)

 

This all costs around 1350$ (something like that)

 

If you want I can help you out more if you tell us how much you can spend :)

I have no spending limitations. I'm prepared to pay anything (That's reasonable of course) for parts to a gaming PC, or a gaming PC itself. Now I'm not saying I'd go and spend $30,000. But I don't really have any limit. I want the best possible performance that I can get for running almost every game on max settings.

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Thanks for the help everyone! I will keep this thread 'Favorited' on my bookmarks in order to come back to it once I begin to build my PC. Thanks again!

I have no spending limitations. I'm prepared to pay anything (That's reasonable of course) for parts to a gaming PC, or a gaming PC itself. Now I'm not saying I'd go and spend $30,000. But I don't really have any limit. I want the best possible performance that I can get for running almost every game on max settings.

Literally the best Intel build you can get now

 

Mobo: MSI B85-G43 GAMING

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1275v3

RAM: Kingston Hyperx BEAST 32GB (4x8GB)

GPU(s): 3x (three) Nvidia TITAN Black Edition 6GB GPU's

PSU: Rosewill HERCULES 1600w

Storage: Go HAM on some 1TB SSD's (Or get The WD Black2 Hybrid Drive, or a couple, or a few)

Cooling: Custom Watercooling loop for that sheet. Slap on some waterblocks onto your GPU's and CPU, resivour, pump, radiator(s), fans for the radiators, tubing, fluid

 

Literally the best AMD build you can get now

 

Mobo: ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z

CPU: AMD FX-9590 (or 8350)

RAM: Same as Intel

GPU(s): 3x (three) Radeon R9 295X2 card (when released), or 3x Radeon 7990, or 3x Radeon R9 290X

PSU: Same as Intel

Storage: Same as Intel

Cooling: Same as Intel

Case: Whatever you want

 

Edit: AMD build comes to around ~$4200, i'd expect the Intel to be a little bit above that.

 

Feels good man

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I don't know how much money you've got to spend.. But here's one build I made for myself. 

 

Graphic card: Nvidia GTX 680

Processor:  i5 3570k

RAM: 16gb 

motherboard: az rock z77

case: Coolermaster storm stryker (has tuner for built in fans for their speed, anti dust filters and window so you can see inside of the case)

power supply: cooler master silent pro 850w (you get tuner for fan speed)

HDD: 2x 1TB (Did it like this because I need 1 for games etc 1 for videos and recording, if you have money buy SSD for your windows, I didn't have money for it..)

 

This all costs around 1350$ (something like that)

 

If you want I can help you out more if you tell us how much you can spend :)

 

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