• Looking For a Good Build ($1200 Limit)
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Hey there everyone, facepunchers and computer experts alike. I've recently come into a fair sum of money, and would like to build a nice gaming PC from scratch. I want to get the best bang for my buck, or at the very least some tips and advice for what to look for in certain parts. If you'd like to help me, or suggest some parts, here are some guidelines I'd prefer to be followed. First of all, I'd like at least 8 GB of RAM. 16 would be ideal (I don't mind the ~$50 Price Jump) I don't have a specific desire for nVidia, nor ATI. I do have a nVidia card at this time, but it crashes quite often when I play Team Fortress 2. I like being able to run games at the highest graphic setting possible. The more HD space, the better. I am starting up a youtube channel, and obviously, making videos needs LOTS of space. I do not need a monitor, keyboard, or mouse. I do however, wish to buy another copy of Windows 7. Please, try to include that in the build. Any help is appreciated, thanks guys.
What version of Windows? Ultimate for an OEM is about 189. [url]http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare?T1=tab15[/url] Although looking at it, it's not that big of a gap between pro and ultimate. However, if you don't need XP mode, you can just get Home Premium. [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/32409323/cameupwith.png][/img] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128545[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121418[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207011[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428[/url] Although, since you have 1200, you can go up to a 570 instead of 6870. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130620[/url] Or 6950. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150549[/url]
That's not a bad build, but I feel like I could be getting slightly more power though. Still, I appreciate the effort.
You couldn't wait until the Ivy CPUs comes out, I heard they're coming quite soon.
Eh, I'm not sure. They'll probably be fairly expensive when they first come out, and I'd rather not dump all the money into a new processor.
Could find a motherboard that isn't $200 and get a 580, or 16 gb's of ram instead of 8. And I believe the Ivy bridge are going to cost almost the same as the current Sandy bridge cpus.
[QUOTE=jimmee;35596707]Eh, I'm not sure. They'll probably be fairly expensive when they first come out, and I'd rather not dump all the money into a new processor.[/QUOTE] No they won't be. They're direct replacement parts as what is essentially the same MSRP as the SB ones they're replacing. They launch on April 23rd. Did you even bother to check?
[QUOTE=garrynohome;35598750]No they won't be. They're direct replacement parts as what is essentially the same MSRP as the SB ones they're replacing. They launch on April 23rd. Did you even bother to check?[/QUOTE] Sorry, I was busy at school, and at work. I only read a brief article. Thanks for the information anyway. I suppose I can wait for the Ivy Bridge, unless someone can suggest a different alternative.
[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59389727/deeznuts.PNG[/img] [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59389727/deeznuts2.PNG[/img] just replace the 2500k with a 3570k when ivy bridge comes out and you're good
Seems pretty solid, thanks man. Anyone else have some suggestions/tips?
Oh hey I forgot the case, just get a haf 912 or something equally as good and cheap. [editline]16th April 2012[/editline] 1200 dollars is a pretty good budget, but what all are you looking to play? You wouldn't believe how many people try to work with $1000 budgets for source games and browsing facebook
[QUOTE=HolyCrapAWalrus;35602948]Oh hey I forgot the case, just get a haf 912 or something equally as good and cheap. [editline]16th April 2012[/editline] 1200 dollars is a pretty good budget, but what all are you looking to play? You wouldn't believe how many people try to work with $1000 budgets for source games and browsing facebook[/QUOTE] Well, like I said in the op, I play a variety of games, such as BF3, Skyrim, etc. I also like to record gameplay, as I have recently started a YouTube channel.
I see this: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103960[/url] Is cheaper than the typical i7. I know I was planning on waiting for the Ivy Bridge, but would the Ivy Bridge i7 be better than this?
[QUOTE=jimmee;35613488]I see this: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103960[/url] Is cheaper than the typical i7. I know I was planning on waiting for the Ivy Bridge, but would the Ivy Bridge i7 be better than this?[/QUOTE] leagues better
[QUOTE=jimmee;35613488]I see this: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103960[/url] Is cheaper than the typical i7. I know I was planning on waiting for the Ivy Bridge, but would the Ivy Bridge i7 be better than this?[/QUOTE] Uh the current i5 is better so I'm pretty sure the next gen i7 will be much better.
[QUOTE=garrynohome;35614675]Uh the current i5 is better so I'm pretty sure the next gen i7 will be much better.[/QUOTE] Alright, that explains a lot. Thanks.
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