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nah man really i wanna keep it around 1500 thanks tons bro!

Here is what I came up with: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3KcaJ  

with this case: http://www.amazon.com/NZXT-Technologies-Tower-Chassis-Cases/dp/B00I44EUAK

 

The build I suggested should easily max out any of the current games for years to come, the SSD will provide you with faster boot and load times. The 780 will allow you to be futureproofed for the next 3-4 years depending on how games progress. Also, the build I suggested is red themed so It will be aestheticly pleasing as well. With the H100i you should be able to get a solid overclock and keeps the temps down because it will be liquid cooled. Have fun building, and quote me if you need anything.

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Those will work at minimal, but cheap, the only thing i wouldn't recommend is Windows Vista. If i could i'd recommend Windows 8 (not 8.1), or Windows 7, i say Windows 8 because it is actually a good OS for gaming, but 7 or 8 will do fine.

These are the specs provided by Rockstar Games, I simply forwarded them. Of course, Windows Vista isn't to recommend but what many do not know is that Windows 7, 8 or .8.1 isn't officially supported. 

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These are the specs provided by Rockstar Games, I simply forwarded them. Of course, Windows Vista isn't to recommend but what many do not know is that Windows 7, 8 or .8.1 isn't officially supported. 

Yea, i had a feeling it was rockstar's specs, because I don't think anyone could even think about saying vista, but that's what happens when rockstar makes a suggestion.

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The build aCoD Prodigy came up with looks pretty decent, I'd change a few things myself for personal preference ( Just if you're interested, I'd swap out the h100 CPU cooler for a Cooler Master 212 EVO, the Corsair PSU for a BeQuiet Pure Power PSU, and I'd swap the MSI GTX780 for an Asus GTX780 and add an Arctic Accelero Xtreme IV GPU cooler ).

 

What might be helpful is if you start looking for things in order so...

 

1) Look for a case ( this is the base of your whole computer, you'll need the dimensions of the case just to make sure that all the components you choose will fit, hence why you should choose a case first ).

2) Look for a motherboard

3) Look for a CPU ( possibly look for a CPU cooler too, or stick with the stock cooler )

4) Look for RAM ( check your motherboard and CPU can handle the ram you choose - for example if you want 16GB of ram choosing 2 x 8GB sticks would put less strain on the memory controller than 4 x 4GBs would)

5) Look for a GPU

6) Look for HDDs / SSDs

7) Look for a PSU ( make sure it's got enough power for all of your components, I'd personally go for a modular PSU ).

8) Don't forget if you're not using a steam copy of GTA IV you'll need an optical drive to read the CD.

 

You might want to think about budgeting for an HD monitor if you've not already got one!

 

Hope some of this helps, if I've forgotten anything, please someone jump in :)

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The build aCoD Prodigy came up with looks pretty decent, I'd change a few things myself for personal preference ( Just if you're interested, I'd swap out the h100 CPU cooler for a Cooler Master 212 EVO, the Corsair PSU for a BeQuiet Pure Power PSU, and I'd swap the MSI GTX780 for an Asus GTX780 and add an Arctic Accelero Xtreme IV GPU cooler ).

 

What might be helpful is if you start looking for things in order so...

 

1) Look for a case ( this is the base of your whole computer, you'll need the dimensions of the case just to make sure that all the components you choose will fit, hence why you should choose a case first ).

2) Look for a motherboard

3) Look for a CPU ( possibly look for a CPU cooler too, or stick with the stock cooler )

4) Look for RAM ( check your motherboard and CPU can handle the ram you choose - for example if you want 16GB of ram choosing 2 x 8GB sticks would put less strain on the memory controller than 4 x 4GBs would)

5) Look for a GPU

6) Look for HDDs / SSDs

7) Look for a PSU ( make sure it's got enough power for all of your components, I'd personally go for a modular PSU ).

8) Don't forget if you're not using a steam copy of GTA IV you'll need an optical drive to read the CD.

 

You might want to think about budgeting for an HD monitor if you've not already got one!

 

Hope some of this helps, if I've forgotten anything, please someone jump in :)

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/cdtman3/saved/#savedbuild_1106056

 

opinions of this build guys??

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One thing I would say ( to save yourself some money ) is you definitely do not need 32GB of ram, 8GB / 16GB will do you just fine.

 

If you do decide on using all 4 slots for ram though, I think you'd probably have to get some low profile ram because the Cooler Master 212 EVO isn't the smallest CPU cooler in the world, it only just clears the ram on mine!

 

I'd also recommend having a 1TB ( or more ) HDD, and have the SSD running alongside it instead, I just use my SSD for games and nothing else.

 

As for the case that's personal preference but I'd go for something either in the Corsair range or Fractal Design ( the R4 looks pretty good ) but other than that everything you've chosen looks pretty good!

 

If you can't decide what parts to get, search around for reviews / youtube videos of the component, you'll soon be able to make up your mind.

 

-- side note --

 

If you're going to build it yourself, you'll need just a couple more things:

 

Case fans - ( definitely do research on these and make sure you get the right size for the case you're using )

Anti static wrist strap - ( so none of the pc parts get frazzled before you've even had a chance to use them )

Thermal paste - ( The CM 212 EVO does come with thermal paste but I'd opt for some higher grade stuff )

Sata cables - ( The MB you've chosen supports 6GB/s so make full use of this )

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One thing I would say ( to save yourself some money ) is you definitely do not need 32GB of ram, 8GB / 16GB will do you just fine.

 

If you do decide on using all 4 slots for ram though, I think you'd probably have to get some low profile ram because the Cooler Master 212 EVO isn't the smallest CPU cooler in the world, it only just clears the ram on mine!

 

I'd also recommend having a 1TB ( or more ) HDD, and have the SSD running alongside it instead, I just use my SSD for games and nothing else.

 

As for the case that's personal preference but I'd go for something either in the Corsair range or Fractal Design ( the R4 looks pretty good ) but other than that everything you've chosen looks pretty good!

 

If you can't decide what parts to get, search around for reviews / youtube videos of the component, you'll soon be able to make up your mind.

 

-- side note --

 

If you're going to build it yourself, you'll need just a couple more things:

 

Case fans - ( definitely do research on these and make sure you get the right size for the case you're using )

Anti static wrist strap - ( so none of the pc parts get frazzled before you've even had a chance to use them )

Thermal paste - ( The CM 212 EVO does come with thermal paste but I'd opt for some higher grade stuff )

Sata cables - ( The MB you've chosen supports 6GB/s so make full use of this )

 

can you build one that you would prefer for playing gta iv on high settings and i need a good pc that would run mods and make the game realistic 

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One thing I would say ( to save yourself some money ) is you definitely do not need 32GB of ram, 8GB / 16GB will do you just fine.

 

If you do decide on using all 4 slots for ram though, I think you'd probably have to get some low profile ram because the Cooler Master 212 EVO isn't the smallest CPU cooler in the world, it only just clears the ram on mine!

 

I'd also recommend having a 1TB ( or more ) HDD, and have the SSD running alongside it instead, I just use my SSD for games and nothing else.

 

As for the case that's personal preference but I'd go for something either in the Corsair range or Fractal Design ( the R4 looks pretty good ) but other than that everything you've chosen looks pretty good!

 

If you can't decide what parts to get, search around for reviews / youtube videos of the component, you'll soon be able to make up your mind.

 

-- side note --

 

If you're going to build it yourself, you'll need just a couple more things:

 

Case fans - ( definitely do research on these and make sure you get the right size for the case you're using )

Anti static wrist strap - ( so none of the pc parts get frazzled before you've even had a chance to use them )

Thermal paste - ( The CM 212 EVO does come with thermal paste but I'd opt for some higher grade stuff )

Sata cables - ( The MB you've chosen supports 6GB/s so make full use of this )

 

what do yall think of this ??? http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

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You could just ask in the store, or in the online shop and I am sure they'll be able to help you. Most of these questions are answerable by a search on the internet. Not trying to kill your topic, but you are probably able to do a lot more than you think on the internet. 

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so what do yall think of this computer and i have a question is that 16 MB

This one will go good together with all your other parts,because all of your other parts are black and red.

  • Intel Core i5 i5-3570K 3.40GHz Quad-Core 1155 RET Processor
  • Corsair CWCH60 Hydro Series Liquid CPU Cooler Processor Fan
  • Gigabyte GA-H77M-D3H 1155 CV 2X16 XFRX 4D3 M32 GL R MATX Motherboard
  • 4GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 Ballistix Memory
  • 4GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 Ballistix Memory
  • 4GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 Ballistix Memory
  • 4GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 Ballistix Memory
  • 1TB SATA3 7200RPM 64MB Cache
  • Blu-ray/DVD Combo 12x LS SATA Optical Drive
  • GeForce GTX760 2GD5 2DVI HDMI DSP
  • Dragon Slayer MATX Tower No PSU Orange Chassis
  • Ultra 600W PSU
  • Aerocool 1 Bay Front Fan Control Panel
  • 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Onboard
  • Logitech USB Keyboard and Mouse Combo
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32/64bit 
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Yer man, Like most poeple have said, your pc with its current specs should have no problem running GTA

 

Have fun bud

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so what do yall think of this computer and i have a question is that 16 MB

  • Intel Core i5 i5-3570K 3.40GHz Quad-Core 1155 RET Processor
  • Corsair CWCH60 Hydro Series Liquid CPU Cooler Processor Fan
  • Gigabyte GA-H77M-D3H 1155 CV 2X16 XFRX 4D3 M32 GL R MATX Motherboard
  • 4GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 Ballistix Memory
  • 4GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 Ballistix Memory
  • 4GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 Ballistix Memory
  • 4GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 Ballistix Memory
  • 1TB SATA3 7200RPM 64MB Cache
  • Blu-ray/DVD Combo 12x LS SATA Optical Drive
  • GeForce GTX760 2GD5 2DVI HDMI DSP
  • Dragon Slayer MATX Tower No PSU Orange Chassis
  • Ultra 600W PSU
  • Aerocool 1 Bay Front Fan Control Panel
  • 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Onboard
  • Logitech USB Keyboard and Mouse Combo
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32/64bit 

 

You don't need 16GB of ram for gaming, and don't buy pre-built PC's they are a waste of money. You can build a pc better that that for way cheaper. Also, the CPU in that build is last gen.

 

so what do yall think of this computer and i have a question is that 16 MB

  • Intel Core i5 i5-3570K 3.40GHz Quad-Core 1155 RET Processor
  • Corsair CWCH60 Hydro Series Liquid CPU Cooler Processor Fan
  • Gigabyte GA-H77M-D3H 1155 CV 2X16 XFRX 4D3 M32 GL R MATX Motherboard
  • 4GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 Ballistix Memory
  • 4GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 Ballistix Memory
  • 4GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 Ballistix Memory
  • 4GB DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 Ballistix Memory
  • 1TB SATA3 7200RPM 64MB Cache
  • Blu-ray/DVD Combo 12x LS SATA Optical Drive
  • GeForce GTX760 2GD5 2DVI HDMI DSP
  • Dragon Slayer MATX Tower No PSU Orange Chassis
  • Ultra 600W PSU
  • Aerocool 1 Bay Front Fan Control Panel
  • 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Onboard
  • Logitech USB Keyboard and Mouse Combo
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32/64bit 

 

You can get this build:http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3MmQE     for $200 less than that.

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