Hi, I've decided to build a nice gaming computer, one that will be able to run most new games on max settings for the next few years. However, I have pretty much no experience in building a computer. I need a bit of help on choosing components for it. I've made a list of components I'm thinking of using.
CPU
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103851&cm_re=amd_phenom_ii_x6_1055t-_-19-103-851-_-Product[/url]
Motherboard
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128342&Tpk=gigabyte%20ga-ma74gm-s2[/url]
Case
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153&cm_re=rosewill_case-_-11-147-153-_-Product[/url]
Hard Drive
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395&Tpk=Seagate%20500GB%20Barracuda%207200.12[/url]
Video Card
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873&cm_re=Sapphire_Radeon_HD_5770-_-14-102-873-_-Product[/url]
Power Suply
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171046&cm_re=Cooler_Master_RS-460-_-17-171-046-_-Product[/url]
RAM
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220227&cm_re=Patriot_4GB_DDR2%2f800-_-20-220-227-_-Product[/url]
Disk Drive
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151192&Tpk=Samsung%20SH-S223C[/url]
Operating System
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754&cm_re=windows_7_home_premium_system_builder-_-32-116-754-_-Product[/url]
I'm not exactly sure if these are the best parts, and I need to know if there are any better parts, as I want this to be able to run, for example, Crysis 2 on max settings with at least 30FPS. My budget is about $1,400.
EDIT
Sorry about the Crysis 2 at max 30fps. I was an idiot, and that is very unrealistic. I just want something that can run new games at resonable settings.
You have got be kidding me. Let us make a build for you. Also what is your resolution?
My resolution is 1920x1080
Get the X4 instead of the X6 almost all of the applications won't take advantage of the 2 extra cores and you are going to need a better videocard. Also FYI if you are going to overclock the system you need to get a better power supply.
You could max Crysis on a $1400 build.
dont get that psu, it sucks ass. Get an i5 750 build for 1400
For $1400?
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[QUOTE=Undomian;24068617]For $1400?
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Do it.
[QUOTE=House Cat;24068419]dont get that psu, it sucks ass. Get an i5 750 build for 1400[/QUOTE]
[url]http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=384&Itemid=63&limit=1&limitstart=4[/url]
AMD Phenom II X4 proformance > Intel i5 570
AMD Phenom II X4 Price < Intel i5 570
AMD: [url]http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=AMD+Phenom-II+X4-965&cid=2309817463474533886&ei=TidnTJbRNZTuM8io4MMK&sa=title&ved=0CAcQ8wIwADgA#p[/url]
Intel: [url]http://www.google.com/products?q=intel+core+i5+570&aq=f[/url]
[QUOTE=AxelGod;24070874][URL]http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=384&Itemid=63&limit=1&limitstart=4[/URL]
AMD Phenom II X4 proformance > Intel i5 570
AMD Phenom II X4 Price < Intel i5 570
AMD: [URL]http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=AMD+Phenom-II+X4-965&cid=2309817463474533886&ei=TidnTJbRNZTuM8io4MMK&sa=title&ved=0CAcQ8wIwADgA#p[/URL]
Intel: [URL]http://www.google.com/products?q=intel+core+i5+570&aq=f[/URL][/QUOTE]
You missed the part where the i5 outperforms the 965 in the majority of other tests.
[url]http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=361&Itemid=63[/url]
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And also the part where an i5 can be overclocked to a greater extent than a 965 most of the time.
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Which one is better?
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Which one is better?[/QUOTE]
They're both good, you just have to ask yourself if you want a modular PSU and a better motherboard or a normal PSU and a SSD.
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Which one is better?[/QUOTE]
second one
I'm going to build the second one. Does anyone have suggestions on changes to it?
Nothing needs changed, that's a damn fine build. You may want an SSD though.
If you want some fast boot up times get an SSD, nothing over 32gb, you won't need it.
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Which one is better?[/QUOTE]
Do you plan on ever doing SLi?
I might SLI eventually.
Well it looks like you want the second build then
I read some of the reviews on the i5's stock cooler, and they said it was crappy. Could anyone recommend a good CPU cooler?
[QUOTE=Mandrith;24098787]I read some of the reviews on the i5's stock cooler, and they said it was crappy. Could anyone recommend a good CPU cooler?[/QUOTE]
Hyper 212+, Artic Freezer Pro 7.
[QUOTE=Mandrith;24098787]I read some of the reviews on the i5's stock cooler, and they said it was crappy. Could anyone recommend a good CPU cooler?[/QUOTE]
Corsair H70, its a closed system water cooler, very effective.
[QUOTE=Kialtia;24108599]Corsair H70, its a closed system water cooler, very effective.[/QUOTE]
That seems pretty far out of his budget. And unless he's gonna be the extreme overclocker that's unnecessary.
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Get whatever case in that price range or below, Silverstone makes good quality cases though so you should get it if you like the design.
You sure you want to OC? The i5 is fast on its own. Otherwise get this:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106150[/url]
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Get whatever case in that price range or below, Silverstone makes good quality cases though so you should get it if you like the design.
You sure you want to OC? The i5 is fast on its own. Otherwise get this:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106150[/url][/QUOTE]
What are you talking about? One of the main attractions of the i5 is that it overclocks so well
[URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835242001[/URL]
Doesn't include fans though.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&cm_re=Hyper_212%2b-_-35-103-065-_-Product[/url]
I'm going to get this one, as it seems to be the best one, although I'm probably going to buy it from somewhere other than Newegg because they charge twice as much for it.
Best one in what aspect?
It's price compared to how well it cools the CPU and how quiet it is.
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