• $1300 Gaming Build
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Hello, I'm making this thread for a friend that wants to build a gaming PC. Budget: $1300 Games/Apps: Team Fortress 2, Metro Last Light, Alan Wake, Deus Ex Human Revolution, CS:Go. Also gonna need to buy a copy of windows 7 Resolution: 1366 x 768 He has a keyboard, monitor, mouse and speakers, pretty much only needs the the actual desktop. Locaton: US We were planning on buying parts from Newegg unless if there's a better site for that. Also I would like to give a shoutout to users FINLEY and FalcoLombardi for helping me with my build 3 years ago. I've had zero problems with my PC and really appreciate the help. Thanks.
My suggestion: [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dVs7[/url] Normally I would suggest the HX750 and the G45 gaming, but newegg has a special offer: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1326986[/url] The G45 gaming is slightly better in that it has better sound quality, but the D3H gigabyte has better USB options, and from what I hear better BIOS. The overall quality is pretty near, and the choice is up to you. I would also like to add that I just purchased that combo deal and accidentally wound up with two. Customer service is offering to refund it and all, but I think it might be easier to just resell it. Not to mention I could start building my new computer now, instead of waiting a few days. Obviously it's all unopened and untouched, and I would be willing to sell it to you for $20 less than what newegg is offering and of course pay for the shipping. I would also forward you all the information you would need for newegg's return policy of course. I'm in Georgia, so I don't know if shipping would be faster from newegg or not. You can private message me if you're interested. Also add an optical drive to that if needed.
[QUOTE=Antonahill;41337751]Resolution: 1366 x 768[/QUOTE] Your friend should really buy a new monitor, a $1300 computer is pointless otherwise, get a 21.5" 1080p screen or better
I should stop browsing this section a GTX 770 in Australia cost 500 dollar on average and it makes me very sad
[QUOTE=techtuts0;41338526]Your friend should really buy a new monitor, a $1300 computer is pointless otherwise, get a 21.5" 1080p screen or better[/QUOTE] If your friend wanted to do this and wanted to fit it into the budget, I suggest throwing out the SSD and getting this: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009255[/url] I'm using it right now, and it's pretty fantastic. [editline]6th July 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=striker453;41338538]I should stop browsing this section a GTX 770 in Australia cost 500 dollar on average and it makes me very sad[/QUOTE] I'm so sorry. It seems like everywhere except America gets screwed over by exchange rates except in [B]very[/B] rare cases.
[QUOTE=flayne;41338448]My suggestion: [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dVs7[/url] Normally I would suggest the HX750 and the G45 gaming, but newegg has a special offer: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1326986[/url] The G45 gaming is slightly better in that it has better sound quality, but the D3H gigabyte has better USB options, and from what I hear better BIOS. The choice is up to you. I would also like to add that I just purchased that combo deal and accidentally wound up with two. Customer service is offering to refund it and all, but I think it might be easier to just resell it. Not to mention I could start building my new computer now, instead of waiting a few days. Obviously it's all unopened and untouched, and I would be willing to sell it to you for $20 less than what newegg is offering and of course pay for the shipping. I would also forward you all the information you would need for newegg's return policy of course. I'm in Georgia, so I don't know if shipping would be faster from newegg or not. You can private message me if you're interested. Also add an optical drive to that if needed.[/QUOTE] That suggestion looks great! Unfortunately he says he would prefer to purchase from the sites so he's gonna pass on your offer. We really appreciate the help though! [QUOTE=techtuts0;41338526]Your friend should really buy a new monitor, a $1300 computer is pointless otherwise, get a 21.5" 1080p screen or better[/QUOTE] Yeah, he's got a tv that can be used as a monitor instead of an actual monitor. He says he plans on getting a better monitor down the road but he just wants the pc for right now. [QUOTE=flayne;41338549]If your friend wanted to do this and wanted to fit it into the budget, I suggest throwing out the SSD and getting this: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009255[/url] I'm using it right now, and it's pretty fantastic. [/QUOTE] That looks like a sweet monitor, but he just wants the pc right now.
[QUOTE=Antonahill;41338723]That suggestion looks great! Unfortunately he says he would prefer to purchase from the sites so he's gonna pass on your offer. We really appreciate the help though! Yeah, he's got a tv that can be used as a monitor instead of an actual monitor. He says he plans on getting a better monitor down the road but he just wants the pc for right now. That looks like a sweet monitor, but he just wants the pc right now.[/QUOTE] No problem, the offer still applies to anyone reading who wants it. As far as what sites to buy from, try not to limit yourself to just newegg. They have great customer service, but they aren't the only ones and won't always be the cheapest. Also make sure you always read the return policy in full of the item you are buying. My advice would just be use pcpartpicker's suggestions as long as you are fine with the return policy (also keep in mind some microcenter products can only be picked up in-store with no shipping option).
[QUOTE=flayne;41338924]No problem, the offer still applies to anyone reading who wants it. As far as what sites to buy from, try not to limit yourself to just newegg. They have great customer service, but they aren't the only ones and won't always be the cheapest. Also make sure you always read the return policy in full of the item you are buying. My advice would just be use pcpartpicker's suggestions as long as you are fine with the return policy (also keep in mind some microcenter products can only be picked up in-store with no shipping option).[/QUOTE] Yeah, I'll definitely check out some other sites in the future. The pcpartpicker site seems like a great resource as well. Thanks again for your help!
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