The time has come once again to update my aging computer. Unfortunately I don't trust myself to select compatible parts so I'm turning it over to the kind folk here.
I'm looking for a gaming computer, under $1000 dollars that can run games like Skyrim reasonably well. I also play quite a bit of Minecraft as well as Assassins Creed.
A super large hard drive is not very important to me, nor whether or not it is solid state or not.
Ah yes, this is an important consideration as well. The build I suggested is fully equipped for overclocking- but if you aren't going to overclock, and are sure you won't, you could easily pocket the ~30-50 dollars saved, or put it towards the GPU.
Ah yes, this is an important consideration as well. The build I suggested is fully equipped for overclocking- but if you aren't going to overclock, and are sure you won't, you could easily pocket the ~30-50 dollars saved, or put it towards the GPU.
Possibly, depends on it's long-term performance. Will the cooler handle the extra heat?
Any aftermarket fan can keep it practically frozen.
Unless you OC it past around 4.2 to 4.5 GHz, where IB tends to heat up a ton due to low quality thermal compound replacing fluxless solder (I think) in which case SB would be a better choice. They're pretty much the same except for that fact, unless you're going with integrated graphics for a budget build in which case IB comes out ahead.
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I ended up dropping the exta cooling in favor of the stock fan, if I ever want to overclock I'll purchase the extra cooler separately.
I also upgraded the GPU to the 7950 and to save the extra hassle, ordered all the parts on Newegg. I ended up going slightly over budget with the final cost of the build at around $1100.
I ended up dropping the exta cooling in favor of the stock fan, if I ever want to overclock I'll purchase the extra cooler separately.
I also upgraded the GPU to the 7950 and to save the extra hassle, ordered all the parts on Newegg. I ended up going slightly over budget with the final cost of the build at around $1100.
The time has come once again to update my aging computer. Unfortunately I don't trust myself to select compatible parts so I'm turning it over to the kind folk here.
I'm looking for a gaming computer, under $1000 dollars that can run games like Skyrim reasonably well. I also play quite a bit of Minecraft as well as Assassins Creed.
A super large hard drive is not very important to me, nor whether or not it is solid state or not.
Thank you for your time,
-Step
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker....wI/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker....8wI/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1066 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($239.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($90.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $958.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-09-21 19:17 EDT-0400)
Yup. Should be good, I'll see if the regulars for this forum iron out any more kinks.
Also, for anyone wondering about choice of PSU, it's a Seasonic made, and is modular for all cables besides the 20+4 pin mobo and 4+4 CPU.
Also, if you went a little over budget (think 20-50 dollars) you could probably up the 7870 to a 7950, but the 7870 is plenty to max most games.
Is actually a rebranded Seasonic S12II 620W. I have that one, that is the S12II 620W, they are very good PSUs, silent and very stable and well built.
Thanks a bunch, I'll sleep on it and if no more suggestions come through, I'll order it.
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Ah yes, this is an important consideration as well. The build I suggested is fully equipped for overclocking- but if you aren't going to overclock, and are sure you won't, you could easily pocket the ~30-50 dollars saved, or put it towards the GPU.
Possibly, depends on it's long-term performance. Will the cooler handle the extra heat?
Any aftermarket fan can keep it practically frozen.
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Unless you OC it past around 4.2 to 4.5 GHz, where IB tends to heat up a ton due to low quality thermal compound replacing fluxless solder (I think) in which case SB would be a better choice. They're pretty much the same except for that fact, unless you're going with integrated graphics for a budget build in which case IB comes out ahead.
I ended up dropping the exta cooling in favor of the stock fan, if I ever want to overclock I'll purchase the extra cooler separately.
I also upgraded the GPU to the 7950 and to save the extra hassle, ordered all the parts on Newegg. I ended up going slightly over budget with the final cost of the build at around $1100.
Which parts did you order exactly?
I ordered Lolpierandom's build but dropped the extra cooler and upgraded the graphics card to a 7950.
I assume you went for the Sapphire 7950 because it was the cheapest?
Just out of curiosity.