Build me a custom gaming PC OtLander's!

[Peroxide]

Thanks for the suggestions so far, my favorites so far are Ninja's and Znote's suggestion.

For all of those wondering, Znote and I talked on skype instead. Here's his suggestion,

Case: Thermaltake V3 Black CASE W/500W&USB3

Purchased by Peroxide

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 AMD 970 ATX SB950 Socket AM3+ DDR3-2133 RAID USB3.0 SATA3 CrossfireX

Purchased by Peroxide

RAM: Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866MHz CL9 Unbuffered DIMM Memory For AMD, Intel Dual Channel DDR3, And Upcoming 2nd Generation Intel Core? Platforms.

Purchased by Peroxide

CPU: AMD FX-8320 New Vishera Eight-Core AM3+ CPU , 3.5Ghz ( Turbo Speeds Of Up To 4.0Ghz) , 125 Watts
Purchased by Peroxide

GPU: Sapphire HD7770 GHZ EDITION 1G GDDR5 PCI-E Video Card , 128Bit ,1000MHz / 1125MHz HDMI + DVI-I +
Purchased by Peroxide

DVDrom: Lite-On IHAS524 ALLWRITE 24x SATA DVDRW W/ Label Tag - Black

Purchased by Peroxide

HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 7200RPM 16MB SATA3

Purchased by Peroxide

WNA: D-Link DWA-160 300Mbps Xtreme N Duo Band Wireless USB Adapter

Purchased by Extrodus

Monitor Cable(s): HDMI Cable + DVI Adapter

Purchased by Peroxide

Total Spent:
$1200.75

Total Remaining:
$00.00 incl. GST remaining / excl. shipping

 

[Ninja]

Processor: Intel i5-3570K
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45, Socket-1155
RAM: Corsair XMS3 DDR3 1600MHz 8GB CL9
PSU: Corsair CX 500W PSU
Graphic Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB GDDR5
HDD: Seagate Barracuda® 1TB
Case: Cooler Master CM Force 500 Midi Tower

My friend purchased this recently, it's a decent build, and I think it costed around 840$?

 

[Cornex]

Processor: Intel i5-3570K
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45, Socket-1155
RAM: Corsair XMS3 DDR3 1600MHz 8GB CL9
PSU: Corsair CX 500W PSU
Graphic Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB GDDR5
HDD: Seagate Barracuda® 1TB
Case: Cooler Master CM Force 500 Midi Tower

My friend purchased this recently, it's a decent build, and I think it costed around 840$?

Really great shit, really

But i dislike that :

Graphic Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB GDDR5

 

[Ninja]

Graphic Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB GDDR5

Well, I guess Radeon 7970 would be a better choice or perhaps GTX 660.

 

[Klaien]

I should take a Gforce instead a Radeon, because I always used Nvidea.
You could also take a 2 TB hard disk for just like 20 more dollars which could be usefull.

 

[Znote]

Took some time, found a web PC store in new zealand, and came up with a build:

Pros: Upgrade friendly, decent performance
Cons: graphic card is a little weak, but will still handle most games decent, and can easily be upgraded later on.
(instead of trying to squeeze in a good graphic card now, lets just get something that works good, and then save up money for a better one later with a new budget).

case: 101$
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.ph...108601&zenid=a3b2a13bffca0d378447f0ee611bc202
(Decent case that contains a 500w power supply which is suitable for budget gaming).

motherboard: 130$
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.ph...111134&zenid=a3b2a13bffca0d378447f0ee611bc202
(decent motherboard that can handle DDR3 RAM with decent speed, compatible with RAM that originally have high speed (up to 2133Mhz), AM3 CPUs and dual GPU).

2x 8GB 1600Mhz RAM: 186$
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.ph...120883&zenid=a3b2a13bffca0d378447f0ee611bc202
(2 available RAM slots for future upgrades if you ever need to get 32GB).

8x 3.5Ghz CPU: 214$
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.ph...113871&zenid=a3b2a13bffca0d378447f0ee611bc202
(Will run like a beast for many years to come).

1Ghz GPU Radeon HD 7770: 151$
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.ph...116717&zenid=a3b2a13bffca0d378447f0ee611bc202
(This should be upgaded in a few years or when you acquire more money).

DVD reader + burner: 30$
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=49_50&products_id=85080
(Stick with this unless you want a blueray reader/burner in future)

500GB SATA 7200rpm disk: 70$
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39_386_42&products_id=75432
(Should get an SSD later if you want good loading times later for OS)

 

[Ninja]

Case: Thermaltake V4 Black Edition
Amazon.com: Thermaltake V4 Black Edition VM30001W2Z No PS Mid Tower Case (Black): Electronics

Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AM3+ (CrossFireX support)
Amazon.com: ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard: Computers & Accessories

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 MHz
Amazon.com: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory (CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10): Computers & Accessories

CPU: AMD FX-8350 8x4.0Ghz
Amazon.com: AMD FX-8350 FX-Series Eight-Core Processor Edition, Black AM3 FD8350FRHKBOX: Computers & Accessories

GPU: Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 7850 2 GB GDDR5
Amazon.com: Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 7850 2 GB GDDR5 DVI-I/HDMI/2x mini-Displayport PCI-Express 3.0 Graphic Card GV-R785OC-2GD: Computers & Accessories

PSU: Corsair Enthusiast Series 650-Watt
Amazon.com: Corsair Enthusiast Series 650-Watt 80 Plus Bronze Certified Power Supply Compatible with Core i3, i5, i7 and platforms - TX650: Electronics

DVDrom: Serial ATA LiteOn 24X DVD Burner IHAS524-T98 w/ LabelTag, 24X DVD+/-R, and 8x Dual Layer OEM
Amazon.com: Serial ATA LiteOn 24X DVD Burner IHAS524-T98 w/ LabelTag, 24X DVD+/-R, and 8x Dual Layer OEM: Computers & Accessories

HDD: Western Digital Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache
Amazon.com: WD Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache - WD10EZEX: Computers & Accessories

Total: $837.93

Legit??

 

[Znote]

Yep, if he can order from amazon that is a good improvement on my build. I tried to keep to stores in new zealand where peroxide lives, thus things got a bit more expensive.

In Norway, we are not allowed to buy electronics from amazon.com. (or well, we get a 50% tax on it).

 

[Klaien]

Thanks for the suggestions so far, my favorites so far are Ninja's and Znote's suggestion.

For all of those wondering, Znote and I talked on skype instead. Here's his suggestion,

Case: Thermaltake V4 Black CASE W/500W&USB3
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.ph...108601&zenid=a3b2a13bffca0d378447f0ee611bc202

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 AMD 970 ATX SB950 Socket AM3+ DDR3-2133 RAID USB3.0 SATA3 CrossfireX
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.ph...111134&zenid=a3b2a13bffca0d378447f0ee611bc202

RAM: Corsair 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL10 LP Vengeance Unbuffered DIMM Memory With XMP 1.3 For AMD And Intel Platforms.
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.ph...120883&zenid=a3b2a13bffca0d378447f0ee611bc202

CPU: AMD Bulldozer 8x3.5Ghz (total 28Ghz CPU)
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.ph...113871&zenid=a3b2a13bffca0d378447f0ee611bc202

GPU: Sapphire HD7770 GHZ EDITION 1G GDDR5 PCI-E Video Card , 128Bit ,1000MHz / 1125MHz HDMI + DVI-I +
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.ph...116717&zenid=a3b2a13bffca0d378447f0ee611bc202

DVDrom: Lite-On IHAS524 ALLWRITE 24x SATA DVDRW W/ Label Tag - Black
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=49_50&products_id=85080

HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 7200RPM 16MB SATA3
http://www.alphacity.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39_386_42&products_id=75432

Total: $882.74

@znote's post: nevermind he posted it here anyway

I should prefer 4x4 gb RAM instead of the 2x8gb RAM, because if 1 RAM card is failing, you will still have 12 gb RAM with the 4x4 and 'only' 8gb RAM with the 2x8gb cards.

 

[Peroxide]

I can ship from Amazon, although I'm not entirely sure about their shipping rates.
@Ninja, is Amazon displaying the total price you resulted with, is that USD or NZD?
If it's USD then I think I'm better off with the New Zealand sellers.
$837.93 USD = $987.821 NZD

 

[Ninja]

I can ship from Amazon, although I'm not entirely sure about their shipping rates.
@Ninja, is Amazon displaying the total price you resulted with, is that USD or NZD?
If it's USD then I think I'm better off with the New Zealand sellers.
$837.93 USD = $987.821 NZD

It's in USD unfortunately, thought the result you posted on the previous page were in USD so I kept comparing the total cost.

Would probably end up with the same price result if all the components were the same.

 

[Colors]

You should invest more money on the GPU than the CPU...

 

[Deleted member 92788]

Why not buy an internal SDD and external HDD? Totally worth it imo .

 

[xKnightmarex]

I always buy from newegg.com, good prices, free shipping on most stuff, not sure if its world wide or just North America though.

 

[J.Dre]

You do not want to get an AMD CPU or GPU - the GPU's are known to constantly have issues with drivers. I can't give you a better configuration than what was already suggested, but I'd go with an NVIDIA GTX 660Ti and Intel Core i5-3570k. If you could wait until June the next generation of GPU's and CPU's will be available, and by then you may even have more money saved up. Another $350-$500 would nearly double the performance you'd get now.

 

[Red]

It's really hard to suggest a custom-build CPU if we don't know what you plan on doing with it.
If the highest graphic-intense process you're going to be using is Tibia, obviously you don't need some hugely, over-the-top insane graphics card. Which would allocate the rest of your money on stuff you'll care about (SSD/etc.)

So is it for hardcore gaming (would you purchase the newest BF/COD games or just those you mentioned?) or a computer that's going to be reliable and you won't need a new one for like 5-6 years?

Also, don't waste your money on an OS disc. If you have a legitimate key for Windows 7 (like you'd get if you bought ANY pre-made PC) just use the key from the old PC so you don't spend hundreds of dollars on an OS and still are using one you paid for.

Red

 

[Peroxide]

I take it the Product-ID is the key for the OS (listed under my computer > properties)?

 

[Znote]

I should prefer 4x4 gb RAM instead of the 2x8gb RAM, because if 1 RAM card is failing, you will still have 12 gb RAM with the 4x4 and 'only' 8gb RAM with the 2x8gb cards.

No, if 1 RAM card is failing, you get a refund/new one. There is a warranty.
Going 4x means more expensive future upgrades.

You should invest more money on the GPU than the CPU...

No, A GPU is easily replaced, replacing CPU is messy because you have to take care of terminal paste, and is easier to screw up. get a strong CPU, upgrade the GPU later. 8x 3.5+Ghz CPU is plenty.

You do not want to get an AMD CPU or GPU - the GPU's are known to constantly have issues with drivers. I can't give you a better configuration than what was already suggested, but I'd go with an NVIDIA GTX 660Ti and Intel Core i5-3570k. If you could wait until June the next generation of GPU's and CPU's will be available, and by then you may even have more money saved up. Another $350-$500 would nearly double the performance you'd get now.

What bullshit? I have been going all out AMD since 2009, and now I am also running my GPUs with crossfireX.
Never any issues with drivers. Its not that hard to download the latest drivers from the website. (This is mandatory, always do this after getting a GPU, regardless of the vendor, Nvidia or ATI).

Also, keep it budget wise.

 

[Peroxide]

Cheers for the help guys, I just bought the Thermaltake V3 Black CASE W/500W&USB3.
Step one, check.

 

[Kodis]

I just upgraded my computer some and wanted to show what I bought:
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 AMD 990FX So.AM3+ Dual Channel DDR3 ATX Retail
Processor: AMD FX Series FX-8320 8x 3.50GHz So.AM3+ TRAY
Graka: 2048MB Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT Boost Aktiv PCIe 3.0 x16 (Lite Retail)
RAM: 16GB Corsair Vengeance Blue DDR3-2133 DIMM CL11 Quad Kit
Cooler: Zalman CNPS9900 DF CPU-Cooler --> this is how it looks like

It's enough for me to play anygame I want and it wasnt that expensive (just a tip from me)