Gaming pc advice

[John Fozzy (Tunnel Snakes rule)]

Hey everybody,

I am not new to computer gaming, but I am new to purchasing a gaming PC. I'm not sure if I'm skilled enough to build my own and I was wondering which ones out there were worth buying. I was looking at MSI desktops and I was wondering if they were any good. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks

[John Fozzy (Tunnel Snakes rule)]

Advice for first time builder

Hello everybody, I am a long time gamer and I have made the decision to get a new computer. Instead of purchasing a whole one, I would like to build one from scratch, but I am a bit inexperienced in this field. I was hoping that someone could give me some tips and point me in the right direction. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks.

[_I_]

to help pick a gaming cpu
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-3.html

to help pick a gaming gpu
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-4.html

whats your budget/location/currency?
and sites/stores you plan on ordering from

if in the us, are you near a microcenter?
http://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/

[initiaLiSeD]

You could do worse than looking at some of PC Gamer's Build Week articles:

http://www.pcgamer.com/build-week-2015/

[John Fozzy (Tunnel Snakes rule)]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von _I_:

to help pick a gaming cpu
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-3.html

to help pick a gaming gpu
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-4.html

whats your budget/location/currency?
and sites/stores you plan on ordering from

if in the us, are you near a microcenter?
http://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/

Thanks! I think I can do with about $800 or so. Also I live near Philadelphia and there is a Microcenter there so I will check that out for sure.

[John Fozzy (Tunnel Snakes rule)]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von initiaLiSeD:

You could do worse than looking at some of PC Gamer's Build Week articles:

http://www.pcgamer.com/build-week-2015/

Thanks man, there's some good stuff here. Appreciate the help

[_I_]

microcenter has awesome deals on 4690k /w z97 combos, starting at $250+tax
http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx

$800 should be able to get you
4690k
z97 board sli capable
212evo
2x4g ram kit 1600+ cl9- 1.5v-
2tb 7200rpm 64mb hdd (not green)
psu, quality 550+w (antec, corsair, seasonic, xfx)
case, any with bottom mount power supply and usb 3.0 ports

if you get a cpu/board combo from microcenter this is possible
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WH38vK

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: *MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: *Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.59 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case: *DIYPC Solo-T1-R ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.79 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $848.30

[thedesmodes]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von _I_:

microcenter has awesome deals on 4690k /w z97 combos, starting at $250+tax
http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx

$800 should be able to get you
4690k
z97 board sli capable
212evo
2x4g ram kit 1600+ cl9- 1.5v-
2tb 7200rpm 64mb hdd (not green)
psu, quality 550+w (antec, corsair, seasonic, xfx)
case, any with bottom mount power supply and usb 3.0 ports

if you get a cpu/board combo from microcenter this is possible
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WH38vK

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: *MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: *Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.59 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case: *DIYPC Solo-T1-R ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.79 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $848.30

Damn! I wish I lived in the states...

[John Fozzy (Tunnel Snakes rule)]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von _I_:

microcenter has awesome deals on 4690k /w z97 combos, starting at $250+tax
http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/intel-processor-bundles.aspx

$800 should be able to get you
4690k
z97 board sli capable
212evo
2x4g ram kit 1600+ cl9- 1.5v-
2tb 7200rpm 64mb hdd (not green)
psu, quality 550+w (antec, corsair, seasonic, xfx)
case, any with bottom mount power supply and usb 3.0 ports

if you get a cpu/board combo from microcenter this is possible
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WH38vK

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: *MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: *Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.59 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case: *DIYPC Solo-T1-R ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.79 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $848.30

You are truly amazing sir. This is all I need in order to build?

[videogames]

That's all you need, yeah. Can go cheaper on CPU and mobo if you're not overclocking. Might want to add a boot SSD if you can squeeze a bit more into your budget. Pick out a case you actually like and seems good to build on. I would also go for a modular or semi-modular power supply just so you have less cable clutter to work with.

[10upN2DOWN]

Add 15% to whatever price you come up with. Most builds the builder never considers, CPU cooler, Fans, RAM coolers enough HHD/SSD for 10 games, new cable to connect to monitor if upgrading to Display port. There are many more items that go into building a PC then MOBO, CPU,PSU and GPU... Most of my builds run 3K just did my x99/DDR4 build last weekend. Have fun Dude...its a rush turning it on the 1st time