Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: About 2 weeks, after my finals are done.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming> Everything else.
Budget Range: ~1200-1300 US +
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any.
Location: City, State/Region, Country: California
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: I'm not picky on a brand as long as its reliable and great performance.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080. As noted above, I need a monitor to be included.
Additional Comments: I need a reliable gaming pc with compatible parts as well as required air flow and power.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Ever since going to a university, I've been using a laptop for everything. I miss having a desktop and I would finally like to be able to play those newer games.
Below is some of the parts Im thinking to get and would like any suggestions and input.
Also, I did not include a processor and a Mobo because I bought a combo deal at MicroCenter during black friday.
My processor and mobo:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qIGZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qIGZ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qIGZ/benchmarks/
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($80.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($106.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($454.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($100.49 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $856.31
For the monitors, I was looking between these two. Though, Im only looking at them SOLEY based on the number of reviews on Newegg and I don't have a clue on how great they really are.
ASUS VW246H
ASUS VH242H
What I need from you guys are suggestions for a PSU, a monitor and any other inputs.
Also, I was wondering if it is worth getting the Sapphire 7970 GHz Edition over the Sapphire 7970. I am trying to save as much as I can but if its worth getting the GHz edition, then I'll just have to wait for a few weeks longer to get more funding, which will prolong purchase date. Also noting, I only picked Sapphire based on that I've read on other suggestions posted on this forum. If you guys have any other suggested GPU, I am totally open to the change.
Thanks for all the help, I really appreciate it that you guys are taking your time to give your input and help.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming> Everything else.
Budget Range: ~1200-1300 US +
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any.
Location: City, State/Region, Country: California
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: I'm not picky on a brand as long as its reliable and great performance.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080. As noted above, I need a monitor to be included.
Additional Comments: I need a reliable gaming pc with compatible parts as well as required air flow and power.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Ever since going to a university, I've been using a laptop for everything. I miss having a desktop and I would finally like to be able to play those newer games.
Below is some of the parts Im thinking to get and would like any suggestions and input.
Also, I did not include a processor and a Mobo because I bought a combo deal at MicroCenter during black friday.
My processor and mobo:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qIGZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qIGZ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qIGZ/benchmarks/
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($80.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($106.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($454.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($100.49 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $856.31
For the monitors, I was looking between these two. Though, Im only looking at them SOLEY based on the number of reviews on Newegg and I don't have a clue on how great they really are.
ASUS VW246H
ASUS VH242H
What I need from you guys are suggestions for a PSU, a monitor and any other inputs.
Also, I was wondering if it is worth getting the Sapphire 7970 GHz Edition over the Sapphire 7970. I am trying to save as much as I can but if its worth getting the GHz edition, then I'll just have to wait for a few weeks longer to get more funding, which will prolong purchase date. Also noting, I only picked Sapphire based on that I've read on other suggestions posted on this forum. If you guys have any other suggested GPU, I am totally open to the change.
Thanks for all the help, I really appreciate it that you guys are taking your time to give your input and help.
but ya even if it is cheap 16gb of ram will wont be needed unless ur going to be doing video editing or something like that
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