Hey guys, I'm doing my 2nd PC build for the upcoming Diablo 3 release. I'm sure you're flooded by people doing the exact same thing but I hope you can help me out. Apart from Diablo, I'll probably play Skyrim/edit videos(I'm into internet marketing)/stream 1080p video to my hdtv.
My last PC build was somewhat of a success, it worked generously for a good while but then the second the warranty on my GPU was out, the fan on it died and the computer was rendered useless. I suppose I could replace the GPU and run Diablo on low/medium settings but what's the fun in that? Scrap it and buy all new parts
Approximate Purchase Date: Today or Tomorrow
Budget Range: 500-600 for tower components
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Playing Diablo 3, Streaming 1080p video, video editing
Parts Not Required: Monitor: Asus 23.5" VH242H Keyboard: Logitech gaming keyboard Mouse: Logitech G series mouse, Speakers: Logitech Z5500, roommate has a Windows 7 disc
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com or Amazon due to having Prime
Country: United States
Parts Preferences: Doesn't matter but I dislike Asus/EVGA due to past experience and repetitive rmaing.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No need
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I'm not so much concerned about the computer being quiet because I like white noise but one thing that is a major concern is cooling. I've had a $1200 Asus laptop die on me due to the gpu fan dying out/gpu melting or something like that and they claim to no longer the part to fix it. As well as my last build fizzling out due to heat.(Might have had something to do with those giant IDE cables)
I don't want to spend too much like I did last time because the prices for the parts dropped by over 3/4th in value in less than a year's time. I'd rather build something useful for now that'll run Diablo 3 on high/max and maybe Skyrim at medium with good draw distance/console quality.
Parts I've picked out so far
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid ATX $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233&Tpk=haf%20912
Notes: I like this case, it's built like a tank
Motherboard: BioStar A880G+ Micro AT $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138283&Tpk=biostar%20a880g%2b
Notes: I'm not entirely sure about this one yet.
CPU: AMD Phenom II 965 $124.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
Notes: I do not want an intel
RAM: G Skill Ripjaws 8GB DDR3 1333 $41.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231426
GPU: Sapphire 6870 1Gb GPU $161.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948
PSU: Corsair CX430 $44.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&Tpk=cx430
HD: WD Caviar Blue 500Gb 6.0Gb/s $84.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769
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TOTAL: $573.94
-$25 rebates
Additional Parts: I'm still looking for a good CPU heatsink as well as some additional case fans. I think that will bring it up to about $600
What do you guys think of this build? Will I be able to max out Diablo 3? The only thing I'm concerned about is the motherboard really. Can I get good hd speeds with the sata drive I've picked? I've been on laptops way too long and no longer know the specs well- I hope you can help
My last PC build was somewhat of a success, it worked generously for a good while but then the second the warranty on my GPU was out, the fan on it died and the computer was rendered useless. I suppose I could replace the GPU and run Diablo on low/medium settings but what's the fun in that? Scrap it and buy all new parts
Approximate Purchase Date: Today or Tomorrow
Budget Range: 500-600 for tower components
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Playing Diablo 3, Streaming 1080p video, video editing
Parts Not Required: Monitor: Asus 23.5" VH242H Keyboard: Logitech gaming keyboard Mouse: Logitech G series mouse, Speakers: Logitech Z5500, roommate has a Windows 7 disc
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com or Amazon due to having Prime
Country: United States
Parts Preferences: Doesn't matter but I dislike Asus/EVGA due to past experience and repetitive rmaing.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No need
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I'm not so much concerned about the computer being quiet because I like white noise but one thing that is a major concern is cooling. I've had a $1200 Asus laptop die on me due to the gpu fan dying out/gpu melting or something like that and they claim to no longer the part to fix it. As well as my last build fizzling out due to heat.(Might have had something to do with those giant IDE cables)
I don't want to spend too much like I did last time because the prices for the parts dropped by over 3/4th in value in less than a year's time. I'd rather build something useful for now that'll run Diablo 3 on high/max and maybe Skyrim at medium with good draw distance/console quality.
Parts I've picked out so far
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid ATX $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233&Tpk=haf%20912
Notes: I like this case, it's built like a tank
Motherboard: BioStar A880G+ Micro AT $54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138283&Tpk=biostar%20a880g%2b
Notes: I'm not entirely sure about this one yet.
CPU: AMD Phenom II 965 $124.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
Notes: I do not want an intel
RAM: G Skill Ripjaws 8GB DDR3 1333 $41.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231426
GPU: Sapphire 6870 1Gb GPU $161.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948
PSU: Corsair CX430 $44.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&Tpk=cx430
HD: WD Caviar Blue 500Gb 6.0Gb/s $84.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769
-----------------
TOTAL: $573.94
-$25 rebates
Additional Parts: I'm still looking for a good CPU heatsink as well as some additional case fans. I think that will bring it up to about $600
What do you guys think of this build? Will I be able to max out Diablo 3? The only thing I'm concerned about is the motherboard really. Can I get good hd speeds with the sata drive I've picked? I've been on laptops way too long and no longer know the specs well- I hope you can help