Alright, my computer recently broke and I need to build a new one. My budget is $1200. Me and my cousin (sleeper59) are currently picking out the parts. I will create a link to the current list. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1jegh note: mouse, keyboard, and speakers are bought so may go over budget note x2: current budget is $1200, if i do happen to sell my computer it will rise
Is this PC gonna be for gaming? If so, I'd definitely get a better graphics card, and not a wireless keyboard. Also, I'd spend an extra 5 bucks and get a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO cooler. It's amazing, I have one installed in my rig now. If this is custom built and installing Windows with a CD, you need a CD Drive. Also a big thing you're missing: a power supply. The HDD, I'd recommend going with a Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB. It's cheaper, and WD is said to be one of the best brands for hard drives, plus the Caviar Black edition is the fastest. This, I'm guessing is your first build, and it looks like it needs a lot of work to get it right. *EDIT* I'll make one and include everything you have, but make some changes to fit your budget, and see how you like it, it'll be made for gaming (If that's what you want) **EDIT** Just a heads up, you'll also need thermal compound as the CPU doesn't come with any preapplied, and neither does the cooler. I'd recommend Arctic Silver 5, it's very good quality. Here's what I could do, it's about $180 over budget, but it has much better performance, plus it has a few parts you were missing. I'll try and tune it a bit and get it closer to what you want http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1jnOg *EDIT* I just fixed it up a bit, and made it go only $50 above your budget. I picked 2 1 TB hard drives which is cheaper, plus you can put them in RAID-0 to get better performance from them. I kept the case, CPU, and monitor to what you chose as the CPU and monitor were very good for the price. The case I kept as that's a personal preference. I got a really good graphics card that can play almost any game at max settings and still have a playable frame rate. Just remember on top of this, you need to buy Windows 7/8 which will cost you another $90. Make sure to get 64-bit. Here it is: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1joe7
Sorry wrong link :/ http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1j1sn edit: the keyboard was wrong last time, the mouse is wrong this time.... and everything else should be final
alright sorry, but me and sleeper has decided to go with the 760 still, and keep everything up. But, in your final advise, I don't need to buy Windows 7, I could just use the bar code on the bottom of my laptop. note: if you ever want to help me, msg/skype me mine name is 'd_face012' thx for the help
d_face012 you won't be able to use the bar code on the bottom of your laptop.. Check out my thread for the Baseline build it fits your budget. http://www.ecocitycraft.com/forum/threads/gaming-pc-baseline-performance-ultra.62695/ PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($263.98 @ SuperBiiz) Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.98 @ Newegg) Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.94 @ Newegg) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC) Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Amazon) Total: $1202.84 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-28 16:21 EDT-0400)
Now I have a $1200 and I reviewed this and it seems all is right but Windwos 8, I'd rather have Windows 7. The monitor I can't really seemto find a good gaming/school monitor, I hope you don't mind helping me out witht hat?
d_face012 I agree I prefer Windows 7 but their is talk that Windows 8.1 will be more better than 8. What is your monitor budget? Here is a highly review ACER from newegg for $139 24" 1920 x 1080 resolution http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009422
Updated setup with Windows 7 and Monitor. Remember this list is from many different sellers. If you go with one seller your price will be a bit higher. Newegg and Amazon.com are always close and usually do free shipping on most items. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($263.98 @ SuperBiiz) Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.98 @ Newegg) Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.94 @ Newegg) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC) Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Amazon) Total: $1202.84 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-28 16:21 EDT-0400)
Firstly 16GB of memory is an overkill, 8GB is all that is needed, I suggest you go with an SSD and opt for a 1TB HDD. Having your OS and main programs on the SSD and the rest on the HDD. You seem to have had forgotten what will power the PC, a Corsair 500W-750W PSU would do well. Everything I would have said, Zeno has corrected with the most recent build. Seems like you remembered what I said about the best budget SSD from another thread like this Zeno xD. If anything I suggest a slightly more powerful PSU to allow room for further upgrades in the future.
As was listed this build was taken from MaximumPC build list exactly. I agree about the power supply but for the money this one is great.
I am keeping this list with an adjustment with the storage #1 I will look into it. Build is on October
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mKfc Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mKfc/by_merchant/ Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mKfc/benchmarks/ CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($179.99 @ Adorama) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($274.99 @ Amazon) Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Microcenter) Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ Microcenter) Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.94 @ Newegg) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.91 @ Amazon) Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Amazon) Total: $1303.79 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-31 15:07 EDT-0400)
I would go with the smaller one 64gb and use SSD Caching (Smart Response Technology) Basically create an hybrid drive on your pc without any special tools . Unless you can increase your funds to afford and 512gb SSD then it doesn't really matter what SSD you choose. Samsung/OCZ/Corsair/ etc.. the difference between 400MB read/write and 500mb read/write in the real world will not be felt. I currently have 2 120gb SSDs RAID-0 total size 240gb and I'm full... That's basicly with a few games and the OS.. Full... Get the biggest SSD you can or do SSD Caching. Like this one: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/ocz-internal-hard-drive-agt325sat3480g OCZ Agility 3 480GB SSD $299.99 I have an Agility 3 drive in my HTPC
