Hello everyone,
I decided to get back into the PC gaming scene and would like some advice. I am new to building computers and choosing the hardware since I usually buy PCs pre-built. Currently running an AMD A8-3520M APU Quad-core 1.60 Ghz, 6GB RAM, Radeon 6620G graphics, 64-bit LAPTOP that overheats to blood (although it did play Crysis 2 on High in its prime).
Approximate Purchase Date: Within next one/two weeks
Budget Range: $800-$950
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Video Editing, HD Videos, Web Browsing
Buying a monitor: No
Buying OS: Yes
Location: London, Canada
I am looking for a rig capable of mid but mostly high graphics (not ultra or the lot), solid (hopefully) 60 fps, and runs between $800 to $950. Looking for it to run games like BF4, Crysis 3, etc. I am not looking to overclock. Optical drive and OS are needed (although, I'm unsure of the best OS for gaming). I also don't know if Wireless PCI cards are needed since I use WiFi as my primary internet source.
My younger brother knows much more than I do about choosing optimal components for a PC but neither he or I have ever built one before. We did spend a few hours researching components (on one website, TigerDirect.ca, however) and came up with this:
CPU: AMD FX-8350 Eight-Core 4GHz AM3+ Processor
Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB
Storage: WD Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive SATA
Case: ULTRA Etorque™ A5 Mid-Tower ATX Gaming Case
Power Supply: SolidGear 650W Power Supply
All of above available as barebones: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9494365&csid=_22 for $590.99 after rebate.
SSD: Kingston V300 240GB SSD ($109.97)
Video Card: Asus GeForce® GTX 750 TI ($169.97* rebate)
Optical Drive: LG - Internal DVD Burner ($19.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) ($119.99)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet N600 Wireless Network Adapter ($29.98)
When all is said and done, with rebate and sale prices, it came to $1040.88, which is slightly over budget. With shipping and taxes, it gets even higher. But, this PC, based on my knowledge and limited experience is pretty good albeit still over budget. I don't really need the SSD, but because I edit HD videos, it might be useful. Everything else is where I feel I want to go. Is there any way that anyone can recommend cheaper sites and/or suggest a different build? I am not familiar with many of the specifications that are presented to me so whatever my brother and I have chosen may not be optimal.
Sorry for the long post, thanks for reading and consideration.
I decided to get back into the PC gaming scene and would like some advice. I am new to building computers and choosing the hardware since I usually buy PCs pre-built. Currently running an AMD A8-3520M APU Quad-core 1.60 Ghz, 6GB RAM, Radeon 6620G graphics, 64-bit LAPTOP that overheats to blood (although it did play Crysis 2 on High in its prime).
Approximate Purchase Date: Within next one/two weeks
Budget Range: $800-$950
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Video Editing, HD Videos, Web Browsing
Buying a monitor: No
Buying OS: Yes
Location: London, Canada
I am looking for a rig capable of mid but mostly high graphics (not ultra or the lot), solid (hopefully) 60 fps, and runs between $800 to $950. Looking for it to run games like BF4, Crysis 3, etc. I am not looking to overclock. Optical drive and OS are needed (although, I'm unsure of the best OS for gaming). I also don't know if Wireless PCI cards are needed since I use WiFi as my primary internet source.
My younger brother knows much more than I do about choosing optimal components for a PC but neither he or I have ever built one before. We did spend a few hours researching components (on one website, TigerDirect.ca, however) and came up with this:
CPU: AMD FX-8350 Eight-Core 4GHz AM3+ Processor
Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB
Storage: WD Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive SATA
Case: ULTRA Etorque™ A5 Mid-Tower ATX Gaming Case
Power Supply: SolidGear 650W Power Supply
All of above available as barebones: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9494365&csid=_22 for $590.99 after rebate.
SSD: Kingston V300 240GB SSD ($109.97)
Video Card: Asus GeForce® GTX 750 TI ($169.97* rebate)
Optical Drive: LG - Internal DVD Burner ($19.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) ($119.99)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet N600 Wireless Network Adapter ($29.98)
When all is said and done, with rebate and sale prices, it came to $1040.88, which is slightly over budget. With shipping and taxes, it gets even higher. But, this PC, based on my knowledge and limited experience is pretty good albeit still over budget. I don't really need the SSD, but because I edit HD videos, it might be useful. Everything else is where I feel I want to go. Is there any way that anyone can recommend cheaper sites and/or suggest a different build? I am not familiar with many of the specifications that are presented to me so whatever my brother and I have chosen may not be optimal.
Sorry for the long post, thanks for reading and consideration.