Seeing as my previous post went up in smoke (was deleted) for no apparent reason.
If I have done something wrong please let me know.
I've read the forum rules as well as this sections rules.
That being said lets try this again:
CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor (Got for free from friend)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme6 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($226.13 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2 x 8GB DDR3-1600 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($326.13 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 600T Mesh (Black or White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($137.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: BenQ XL2420TE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($0.00)(GOT A REFURB SAMPLE)
Total: $1210.19
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-28 18:28 EST-0500)
1. Budget & Location
Best bang for the buck @ 1,300-$1,500 or less (w/o peripherals/monitor). Unless a slight increase in budget can net me major performance increases.
I reside in San Diego, California, USA.
2. Aim
I am primarily going to be using this system for gaming (BF4, COD, Tera Skyrim, TL2) etc. I will be watching movies (BluRay/DVD). I will be OC'ing.
3. Monitors
1 monitor to start out with. Might move up to a total of 2 in the future.
Looks like I will be going with the BenQ XL2420TE for my monitor as BenQ sent me a refurbshing model as a free test sample.
4. Peripherals
I already have a SteelSeries Ikari Sensi mouse. (Its not wireless but I love it. It works really well. I don't have a keyboard, but I'm not that picky.
That being said I am open to suggestions as to what keyboard I should get. I will more than likely be running Windows 7 64 Bit (Professional or Ultimate).
I will acquire these from work as we have many licenses (VLK).
5. Why are you upgrading?
I've been gaming off an HP DV7 17" display laptop with an i5 CPU, 1TB HDD and 6GB of RAM.
Using an switchable graphics (1 GB gamer/1GB power saving).
I want more power and ability to play more games at higher settings.
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If anyone can improve on something (better part for less $$$, better part for slightly more $$$ while staying at/under budget unless performance increase
can really justify the increase in cost) then please let me know.
I have been out of the desktop building scene for a while though....
NOTE1: I probably should have clarified why I picked the 280x.
I am not willing to shell out major $$$ for a 1440p compatible monitor just yet.
Anything over a 280x is a waste if I am not going to be running in 1440p.
That being said I might hold out for the 290/290x non-reference cards that should be dropping in Jan/Feb of 2014.
NOTE2: I picked that particular PSU because it is fully modular.
If I can run everything I have parts wise + another 280x GPU for less wattage then please recommend it to me.
NOTE4: I plan on going custom cooling eventually.
I just want to know what pump, reservoir, tubing, fittings etc would be recommended and not break the bank (more than 400-$500, preferably less).
NOTE5: Regarding memory I am still looking to find out what I really want.
The ones I picked were more of a placeholder than what I am actually going to get.
Currently I'm looking at 2 x G.SKILL Trident X Series 8GB or 2 x Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB.
If someone could build a better machine within the listed budget then throw that suggestion out there.
Keep in mind that the i7 3930k is already in my hands, the other parts are negotiable.
If I have done something wrong please let me know.
I've read the forum rules as well as this sections rules.
That being said lets try this again:
CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor (Got for free from friend)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme6 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($226.13 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2 x 8GB DDR3-1600 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($326.13 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 600T Mesh (Black or White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($137.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: BenQ XL2420TE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($0.00)(GOT A REFURB SAMPLE)
Total: $1210.19
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-28 18:28 EST-0500)
1. Budget & Location
Best bang for the buck @ 1,300-$1,500 or less (w/o peripherals/monitor). Unless a slight increase in budget can net me major performance increases.
I reside in San Diego, California, USA.
2. Aim
I am primarily going to be using this system for gaming (BF4, COD, Tera Skyrim, TL2) etc. I will be watching movies (BluRay/DVD). I will be OC'ing.
3. Monitors
1 monitor to start out with. Might move up to a total of 2 in the future.
Looks like I will be going with the BenQ XL2420TE for my monitor as BenQ sent me a refurbshing model as a free test sample.
4. Peripherals
I already have a SteelSeries Ikari Sensi mouse. (Its not wireless but I love it. It works really well. I don't have a keyboard, but I'm not that picky.
That being said I am open to suggestions as to what keyboard I should get. I will more than likely be running Windows 7 64 Bit (Professional or Ultimate).
I will acquire these from work as we have many licenses (VLK).
5. Why are you upgrading?
I've been gaming off an HP DV7 17" display laptop with an i5 CPU, 1TB HDD and 6GB of RAM.
Using an switchable graphics (1 GB gamer/1GB power saving).
I want more power and ability to play more games at higher settings.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If anyone can improve on something (better part for less $$$, better part for slightly more $$$ while staying at/under budget unless performance increase
can really justify the increase in cost) then please let me know.
I have been out of the desktop building scene for a while though....
NOTE1: I probably should have clarified why I picked the 280x.
I am not willing to shell out major $$$ for a 1440p compatible monitor just yet.
Anything over a 280x is a waste if I am not going to be running in 1440p.
That being said I might hold out for the 290/290x non-reference cards that should be dropping in Jan/Feb of 2014.
NOTE2: I picked that particular PSU because it is fully modular.
If I can run everything I have parts wise + another 280x GPU for less wattage then please recommend it to me.
NOTE4: I plan on going custom cooling eventually.
I just want to know what pump, reservoir, tubing, fittings etc would be recommended and not break the bank (more than 400-$500, preferably less).
NOTE5: Regarding memory I am still looking to find out what I really want.
The ones I picked were more of a placeholder than what I am actually going to get.
Currently I'm looking at 2 x G.SKILL Trident X Series 8GB or 2 x Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 8GB.
If someone could build a better machine within the listed budget then throw that suggestion out there.
Keep in mind that the i7 3930k is already in my hands, the other parts are negotiable.
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