1'300$ Computer for everything....?

[Dave_7]

Hey guys.I already had built a PC back in 2011 with the Intel I5 Sandy Bridge 2500 and no video card. My PC recently died..I bought a low cost laptop that can help me during this few weeks..

Anyway, my budget is 1'000€, in other words, 1'300$. I already have a monitor, Wi-Fi card, OS, Mouse and Keyboard. Only need new speakers but I will buy a home theater with a different budget.

I need a computer that never slows down...doesn't freeze..does everything in a GREAT way. I'm not really a gamer because for that I use consoles.. But with this type of PC I will most probably play a few games in max settings.

Then I need this PC also for work: video editing, Photoshop and stuff like that. I need a lot of storage, I already have 1TB Hard Disk with my old PC, but I need at least 2 more TBs. Or maybe should I buy external storage?

And obviously browsing, you tube, HD films and stuff like that... With this budget I just hope I can have a computer that can go fast and without slowing down.

Example: I'm editing a video, creating something with Photoshop, updating my website, downloading a few Gigas, chatting with my GF on Skype, Youtube video opened, watching a live Tennis match and a Football one.. everything at the same time.. and everything has to be fast. I just can't handle slow things.

 

[tomtsir]

i suggest you this build :
CPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899 234.99
GPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202126 279.99
RAM:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345 89.99
Hard drives:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171740 for os 59,99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236624 for games and movies 139,99
M/B:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130693 109.99
PSU:http://www.newegg.com/Product /Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139051 89.99
CASE:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139008 89.99
Optical drive:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204 19.99
cpu cooler:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103195 49.99

total: 1164,9 $

i think this build can hundle your activities on your pc!.....u can go at 16 gigs of ram if you want!

 

[borko3fkovix]

If you want speed and multitasking you should focus on having a lot of ram and a good processor.
Take a look at this list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2PhgZL
It would meet all your expectations.

 

[Dave_7]

I prefer to buy a Intel i7 this time, Core i7-4770 looks great, but what about Core i7-4770K? It's about the same price.. I never did overclocking but I can do it if it means even more speed!

Also, I don't need the DVD drive, but the Blu-ray + DVD one.

And about the RAM..I was thinking about 32GB but maybe is too much? I could do 16GB and have more money for other parts.

 

[tomtsir]

ok buy an i7 4770 with the stock cooler,,,,,, oc in a i7 cant increase the speed so much..... you cant understand it..... i7 4770 is very powerfull without oc !
16 gigs of ram is enough! think about my build with a blu ray ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136268 ) with an i7 4770 with the stock cooler and 16 gigs of ram!

 

[Build-O-Matic]

Haswell Refresh CPU, Z97 Chipset and Liquid Cooler. You could add an SSD in the future.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($162.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 550D ATX Mid Tower Case ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1322.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-07 11:09 EDT-0400

 

[Dave_7]

Turns out the 1.500$ budget is = 1500€... because the components cost the same with no €/$ difference.

I did this, can this be good for everything I need?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($162.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.82 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($338.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($65.89 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer
Total: $1159.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-07 15:09 EDT-0400

 

[borko3fkovix]

Turns out the 1.500$ budget is = 1500€... because the components cost the same with no €/$ difference.

I did this, can this be good for everything I need?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($162.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.82 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($338.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($65.89 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer
Total: $1159.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-07 15:09 EDT-0400

Yes, its good. 16Gigs of ram is definitely enough and the processor + the ssd; you will have a speed machine right there

 

[Dave_7]

Yes, its good. 16Gigs of ram is definitely enough and the processor + the ssd; you will have a speed machine right there

Yes, speed is very very important to me,

What about the video card? It is good for video editing and gaming in max settings on a 1920x1080p Monitor?

 

[borko3fkovix]

Yes, its good. 16Gigs of ram is definitely enough and the processor + the ssd; you will have a speed machine right there

Yes, speed is very very important to me,

What about the video card? It is good for video editing and gaming in max settings on a 1920x1080p Monitor?

Oh my, yes! 770 is currently in, i would say, top 10 graphics cards. You will be able to play games on it for at least 5 years!

 

[Dave_7]

Ok thank you very much. I'm gonna make this order by the end of the month..is anything gonna change by then or it will be still all good??

 

[borko3fkovix]

Ok thank you very much. I'm gonna make this order by the end of the month..is anything gonna change by then or it will be still all good??

It shouldn't. GTX 800 series are coming in next year i think. The only thing that could change is the price. It could drop.

 

[Dave_7]

Ok thank you very much. I'm gonna make this order by the end of the month..is anything gonna change by then or it will be still all good??

It shouldn't. GTX 800 series are coming in next year i think. The only thing that could change is the price. It could drop.

Perfect! Thank you very much again, can't wait now!