Hello guys! I haven't posted in awhile, but just to give you all a quick update - I still have not purchased a Gaming Computer due to the fact that I haven't found one that I really like/know a lot about. So once again I wanted to ask you guys for help!

If you guys have any Pre-built computers or A list of everything needed to build one then let me know! My price range is currently around $700-$800. As you probably know, I'm not very familiar with building computers so if the list could include EVERYTHING (any fans needed, operating system, etc.) that is needed I would greatly appreciate it. (The reason I say everything is because someone sent me a really good list of parts that was around $800 but it didn't include some fans and the operating system which put it over my limit.)

Thank you guys again for your help!

All the fans that are bare minimum come with the CPU and the case.

 

Remember - you can't download computer parts, but you can download other stuff! 

One of my favorite tech sites, Tom's Hardware, just recently posted their a great link that might help you.

 

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-budget-gaming-pc,3943.html

 

However, to be honest, this product would yield pretty mediocre results. I'd go with a Haswell i5 or i3, with a corresponding MOBO. Additionally, I would buy a 660 or a 760.  

All the fans that are bare minimum come with the CPU and the case.

 

Remember - you can't download computer parts, but you can download other stuff! 

 

I was actually referring to the ones that were pre-built online on a list such as partpicker. Some people didn't include all the fans necessary.

 

One of my favorite tech sites, Tom's Hardware, just recently posted their a great link that might help you.

 

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-budget-gaming-pc,3943.html

 

However, to be honest, this product would yield pretty mediocre results. I'd go with a Haswell i5 or i3, with a corresponding MOBO. Additionally, I would buy a 660 or a 760.  

 

Alright, thanks man! I'll take a look at this!

I was actually referring to the ones that were pre-built online on a list such as partpicker. Some people didn't include all the fans necessary.

 

 

Alright, thanks man! I'll take a look at this!

unless you plan on overclocking like crazy, you shouldnt need a ton of fans, and for a $700-$800 computer, chances are the bare minimum will be all you need

 

If you want to look into custom built computers, there are many places out there that will do it, cyberpowerpc, ibuypower are low cost sellers, back in 2009, I purchased a computer from cyberpowerpc for a little over $800 shipped

 

oh, even if the pc doesnt come with enough fans, you can always buy more later, just do what you have to do to get the new pc up and running

try this but make the ram 8gb instead of 4  http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WggpD3  Also you don't really need the SSD

 

Edited October 4, 201411 yr by SlipsshodLAKER

try this but make the ram 8gb instead of 4  http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WggpD3  Also you don't really need the SSD

 

Take out Windows from there. Nobody buys Windows these days.

 

Also, why would you put a 4GB set in there in the first place? Who buys a 4690K and only 4GB of RAM?

try this but make the ram 8gb instead of 4  http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WggpD3  Also you don't really need the SSD

 

I'd leave the SSD as it is and swap out that Corsair water cooler with a Cooler Master Hyper212 EVO, which cools just as well unless you're into some ludicrous overclocking, plus it's about $30 cheaper. I have one with my Ivy Bridge i5-3570k @ 4.2 GHz. While you're at it, add an extra 4 GB of RAM to the build.

 

As for buying WIndows....that's up to you, if you catch my drift. 

I'd leave the SSD as it is and swap out that Corsair water cooler with a Cooler Master Hyper212 EVO, which cools just as well unless you're into some ludicrous overclocking, plus it's about $30 cheaper. I have one with my Ivy Bridge i5-3570k @ 4.2 GHz. While you're at it, add an extra 4 GB of RAM to the build.

As for buying WIndows....that's up to you, if you catch my drift.

Thanks for the reply! I have a couple questions..

- What's the advantage to having a SSD?

- You say you have a Ivy Bridge i5-3570k @ 4.2 GHz.. Is your computer in my price range? If so, do you have any gameplay videos I can check out?

- If I don't buy Windows can you tell a difference/is there anything that you can't do by not buying it?

- If I didn't buy Windows is there a way I can get Word, Excel, PowerPoint and etc. for free as well?

- Do you recommend Windows 7 or 8?

Thanks for your help! :D

try this but make the ram 8gb instead of 4 http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WggpD3 Also you don't really need the SSD

Although CPU normally comes with fan (unless you're buying OEM), I recommend spending a little more and buying a 3rd party one.

I have an i7 3770K back home and the temperature was very high before I brought a 3rdparty fan (Zalman Cnps11x). Remember that while the CPU will work with the stock fan, temperature rising will make the CPU adjust their clocking speed in order to maintain it in a safe range. I found that after using that cooler, my computer "flows better", because it can rise to maximum clock while maintaining a good temperature.

That is my config (Build it right after Ivy Bridge was released):

Intel Core i7 3770K 3.5Ghz - 3rd Generation (Ivy Bridge)

Zalman CNPS11X

GIGABYTE Z77 GA-Z77X-UD5H

32GB DDR3 (4x8GB) 1.6Ghz Corsair Vengeance

I believe that you can build that config now for under $1000, and you can use just 16GB RAM if you want (I use 32GB because I setup RAMDISK and often run VMs). I'do also recommend buying a SSD (Samsung EVO 840) as SSD improves a lot loading times and your patience.

Regards,

Edited October 12, 201411 yr by alexslx

Thanks for the reply! I have a couple questions..

- What's the advantage to having a SSD?

- You say you have a Ivy Bridge i5-3570k @ 4.2 GHz.. Is your computer in my price range? If so, do you have any gameplay videos I can check out?

- If I don't buy Windows can you tell a difference/is there anything that you can't do by not buying it?

- If I didn't buy Windows is there a way I can get Word, Excel, PowerPoint and etc. for free as well?

- Do you recommend Windows 7 or 8?

Thanks for your help! :D

 

1-SSD's load games faster. Instead of a 1 minute loading time the game will load in 10 seconds. You can use a SSD and a HDD together and the SSD will hold games while the HDD will hold apps and stuff.

3-Yes you need windows

5- Windows 8 has slightly better performance but windows 7 is can mod games better.

Thanks for the reply! I have a couple questions..

- What's the advantage to having a SSD?

- You say you have a Ivy Bridge i5-3570k @ 4.2 GHz.. Is your computer in my price range? If so, do you have any gameplay videos I can check out?

- If I don't buy Windows can you tell a difference/is there anything that you can't do by not buying it?

- If I didn't buy Windows is there a way I can get Word, Excel, PowerPoint and etc. for free as well?

- Do you recommend Windows 7 or 8?

Thanks for your help! :D

 

1. Faster loading times and, with to no moving parts, zero vibration. I'd go for a 240GB or 256GB SSD for my Windows partition and most commonly used programs, then pair that with a 2TB HDD for music/movie/game files, etc.

2. My build cost me around $700-$800 to put together, minus monitor. I don't have any gameplay vids, sadly, but I can tell you it's a pretty fast machine. I just need to swap the current R9-270X for a GTX 970 and it'd be golden for the next 2 to 3 years.

3. [redacted]

4. Only open-source versions like OpenOffice, which worked pretty well for me back when I couldn't get my hands on a copy of Office.

5. WIndows 7. Ironclad compatibility with games and none of the wonkery associated with Metro.

Although CPU normally comes with fan (unless you're buying OEM), I recommend spending a little more and buying a 3rd party one.

I have an i7 3770K back home and the temperature was very high before I brought a 3rdparty fan (Zalman Cnps11x). Remember that while the CPU will work with the stock fan, temperature rising will make the CPU adjust their clocking speed in order to maintain it in a safe range. I found that after using that cooler, my computer "flows better", because it can rise to maximum clock while maintaining a good temperature.

That is my config (Build it right after Ivy Bridge was released):

Intel Core i7 3770K 3.5Ghz - 3rd Generation (Ivy Bridge)

Zalman CNPS11X

GIGABYTE Z77 GA-Z77X-UD5H

32GB DDR3 (4x8GB) 1.6Ghz Corsair Vengeance

I believe that you can build that config now for under $1000, and you can use just 16GB RAM if you want (I use 32GB because I setup RAMDISK and often run VMs). I'do also recommend buying a SSD (Samsung EVO 840) as SSD improves a lot loading times and your patience.

Regards,

Thanks for the response! I'm currently building your PC on pcpartpicker and was wondering what graphics card you used. Right now it doesn't look like it will be able to fit into my price range.. But might as well try! Also do you have any gameplay videos I can check out?

Thanks again!

Thanks for the response! I'm currently building your PC on pcpartpicker and was wondering what graphics card you used. Right now it doesn't look like it will be able to fit into my price range.. But might as well try! Also do you have any gameplay videos I can check out?

Thanks again!

I used to have a GTX 580. Currently, I'm studying abroad, so I'll wait to buy a new one before I come back to my country. It is hard to fit a good card in a budget, but i'do suggest you buying at least a 770 for now. If you do not have money, IMO you should let SSD for later and invest in a good card to make your PC at least enjoyable (having a powerful PC that you can't play is not useful...). Also, you might change an i7 for an similar i5 (avoid the dual core versions), still good for games.

Black Friday is coming, so maybe we get some good deals around!