Buying NEW PC

[dragondude28]

Hi all,

Im planning to buy a whole new pc so i want the communities suggestions on what to get. Im gonna use this pc mainly for gaming but its gonna be the family pc too

My BUDGET = 1400$ to 1800$

CPU = I've thought of getting Intel Core i5 3570K 3.4Ghz (3rd Generation) or Intel Core i7 3770 3.4Ghz (3rd Generation)

Motherboards = i can spend between 300-400$ for a mobo so i want the best for that price. ( no need a mobo with a powerful onboard vga because im getting a seperate vga.

GPU = Im thinking of getting the GTX 660.

PSU = Corsair GS700 700W 80+ Bronze

Cases = I wouldnt mind some suggestions.. or i would just get the one recommended by store.

Memory = I dont know much about this stuff... i guess this one is good..
Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) Vengeance 1600 Mhz CL9 DDR3 kit

Storage = Im using 500GB one atm.. and its 80% full so i would like to get a 1TB one but i dont know much about HDD's and SSD's... so.. some help pls

Display = Im currently using a ViewSonic VA1716w
if this is OK then no prob

Keyboard = i want a long lasting one cause i use the keyboard alot.. wouldnt mind one with all the keys lighted

I guess thats all..
Please post your ideas
thanks!!

 

[h3sham]

the mobo should be :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157322

 

[mysteryos]

My suggestion:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($263.48 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.93 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($409.66 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1279.01
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

RAM has been picked out of the Qualified Vendor List for the ASUS mobo.

The radeon 7970 will perform way better than the gtx 660, and help in future proofing your build.

I also recommend that you get a new monitor such as:
Asus VE248H Black 24" 2ms Full HD. Else you'll have a Lamborghini Aventador engine under the hood with a Mini Cooper Chasis..

 

[MC_K7]

^ +1 Mysteryos

Storage: You can install Windows and software on the SSD so that they run faster and put the rest of the data on the 1 TB drive. But it's important you tell your family to save their files, pictures, music, etc... on the 1 TB drive. Otherwise the SSD will fill up fast. What I would do is map some of the Users folders to the 1 TB drive (like "My Documents", "Desktop", "Pictures", "Music", etc...) so that it saves automatically on the 1 TB drive.

Totally agree with Mysteryos about getting a new monitor. Having such a powerful PC and playing on a crappy 17" monitor doesn't make sense. You'll see, gaming on a Full HD 24" monitor will be a real treat.

 

[Mastervivi10]

Hello dragondude28 and welcome to tomshardwares comunity! I'll gladly suggest a cost-efficient Build that will be able to satisfy your needs for around 2-4 Years.

Your BUDGET = 1400$ to 1800$

CPU = Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge $219.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

CPU Cooler = CORSAIR Hydro Series H100 $114.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181017

Motherboards = ASUS P8Z77-V PRO LGA 1155 Intel Z77 $199.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819

GPU = MSI GTX 660 Ti 2GB GDDR5 $299.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127696

PSU = CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 $109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

Cases = Corsair Carbide Series 500R White Steel $139.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010

Memory = G.SKILL Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) $38.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416

Storage = SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 1TB Hard Drive $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152244

SDD = SAMSUNG 840 128GB $154.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192

Display = ASUS VH232H Glossy Black 23 $159.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236079

Keyboard = Logitech K200 Black $23.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126191

Total Cost is $1520.91

This setup will run ANY game and look very sleek and astonishing while runing silent

 

[dragondude28]

ok thanks guys..

 

[dragondude28]

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