Help me with my gaming build!

[derekc5475]

I need some help for a build:


Things I'm going to do/want to do:


Play games like COD/BF3 flawlessly with high FPS on high graphics.
Stream Games with no performance impact on games (When I stream with my PC currently, it lowers my FPS in game)

Budget:

Around $1000 range.
Looking to buy in the next 1-2 months.


Case: I'm currently using the HAF 912. I feel like this is sufficient and is in my price range.

CPU: I was thinking of getting an i7, but I'm not sure which tier.
I know people said you only need 4 cores for gaming, but I would like the extra processor speed when I'm not gaming also.

Cooling: Maybe just a CPU cooler or one of those fans with the radiator attached to it.

Storage: 128GB SSD (This is enough for me)

Graphics: I Need some advice here. I have heard that SLI of two cards are usually better and cheaper than a single higher tier/expensive card.

MOBO: What MOBO is a good pick for me? I want to get a cheap one, but at the same time I don't want to skip out on a crucial part if this is important and have it bring down my performance.

Network Card: Is this a must when gaming?

PSU: Will decide after I pick which video card to get. I will get a modular PSU though.

Ram: 8GB is good enough for me. (question: if I stream would I need more than 8GB?)

 

[ksham]

1-2 months? Request after Haswell is out.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Yes, two 650 Ti Boosts will top the 7970 Ghz Edition and 680.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_650_Ti_Boost_SLI/21.html

And nuthin comes close in performance per dollar in single card configuration
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_650_Ti_Boost_SLI/22.html

You will see a lot of postings about SLI / CF problems usually based upon what someone "read on the internet"

have a laugh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmx4twCK3_I

But it's quite clear that the reviewer here didn't have any of those problems and neither have I. Yes, ya sometimes got to wait a while when a new game beta comes out for an SLI profile but I can manage 2 or 3 weeks.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_650_Ti_Boost_SLI/23.html

If need be, get 1 now and another later when ya have more cash

MoBo - SLI capable Asus P8Z77-V LK
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131837

Network card is "on the mobo".

RAM - Corsair 2 x 4Gb DDR3-1600 CAS 9 1.35 volt, low profile
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233199

Corsair TX650 V2 $61
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

 

[derekc5475]

Question:

Can the GTX 650 ti SLI or does it have to be "Boost"

Sorry I think I didn't state my question about the Network card clearly. ---- Are there upgraded network cards that people buy thats dedicated to gaming that will be better than the MOBO stock one.

Thanks

 

[ksham]

You cannot SLI GTX 650 Ti. The Boost one can.

As for your other question: do you want a wireless card? Most of the motherboards that I know of has a Ethernet port. I only know a few that carries wifi.

 

[scragnoff]

Question:

Can the GTX 650 ti SLI or does it have to be "Boost"

Sorry I think I didn't state my question about the Network card clearly. ---- Are there upgraded network cards that people buy thats dedicated to gaming that will be better than the MOBO stock one.

Thanks

Hi derekc5475!

I would not recommend getting after-market network cards, as there will be almost no noticeable effect on the latency of the online game that you're gaming. Save the money and get a better Internet Service Provider.

That said, check out this site which specializes in gaming network cards.

 

[derekc5475]

Thanks for the answers guys.
Been reading about cheap vs expensive motherboards.

Should I be getting the one posted above or one in the $2xx tier becauase a lot of people are saying that you should not skim out on the MOBO if you're going to SLI.

Thanks guys

 

[ksham]

The motherboard that JackNaylorPE posted up is fine. You don't need to spend $200 on a premium board unless you decide to pump up everything else. Save your money so that in a few years time, you have some to upgrade. Even the $200 boards won't be big talk in a few years.