First Build - Basic Gamer

[Calemari]

Hey guys, well I want to build a computer because my computer I have now is utter crap, my budget is $750. I have a sketch build, can someone please help me with tips? or tell me what i do not need or what I need. Thanks



AMD FX-6300 6 Core Black Edition Processor ,Sapphire Radeon HD7790 2GB OC , 64gb Fujitsu SSD (just for windows & steam) ,Seagate Barracuda 1TB ST1000DM003 , Thermaltake Black Commander MS-I with 500W . Kingston ValueRAM 2x4gb memory DDR3, ASUS M5A97 R2.0 Motherboard

Yours Sincerely
Calemari ^_^

 

[Cru]

we don't bump here. and for sure not after just 8 minutes. go read the rules
also wrong sub-forum

location would've also helped, but as you said $ i'm assuming US

suggestion:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $679.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-13 08:33 EST-0500)

 

[Mathius]

I'm sure that this will get moved into the New Build Adivce section.

What to you plan on doing with the new pc?
Which Games?
Movie/Video Editting ?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($127.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $721.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-13 08:41 EST-0500)

Can even switch out the motherboard for a slightly lower priced one, however dont go too budget especially with an 8core cpu

 

[MadShadow]

That seems as if it will run quite well for a $750 computer. I would not recommend the "Value Ram" as it is exactly what it is advertised as: "Value" Ram. Basically cheap, and most likely, fairly mediocre ram. For high-quality Ram at a fair price, check out the Corsair Vengeance series. http://www.corsair.com/en/memory-by-product-family/vengeance.html

 

[looz]

Here's what I came up with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($131.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 V2 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($55.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($99.34 @ TigerDirect)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($236.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $688.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-13 12:36 EST-0500)

Intel i3 vs. AMD is debatable, since games with sloppy hyperthreading highly prefer intel's superior single core eprformance, but games which are coded properly will lean towards AMD. This build does, however, have superior GPU compared to forementioned builds. It also has an SSHD which should be somewhat faster since it caches most accessed files to the tiny SSD it has.

 

[Calemari]

Hey guys, I'm planning on playing League of Legends, Bf4 (i do not care if its on low settings), Gta V (when it gets released on pc) . so basically all round games

Plus after looking at all the builds you showed me, how am i sure which one of the three i should build? haha I'm kinda new too computers

 

[NeverBackDown]

Here's what I came up with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($131.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 V2 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($55.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($99.34 @ TigerDirect)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($236.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $688.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-13 12:36 EST-0500)

Intel i3 vs. AMD is debatable, since games with sloppy hyperthreading highly prefer intel's superior single core eprformance, but games which are coded properly will lean towards AMD. This build does, however, have superior GPU compared to forementioned builds. It also has an SSHD which should be somewhat faster since it caches most accessed files to the tiny SSD it has.

Basically all newer games OP will perform better on the 8 core system.. AMD 8320 outta do perfect.

Also for Microcenter many of their very cheap deals are in store-only. Please be aware of that berfore buying..

Go for a 7870/270x gpu at the minimum. Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 was cheap but a few weeks ago since has had a retail price increase of about $20. I would get this case on sale so keep a look out.

128gb ssd or none at all... small capacities are worthless to buy. As said above a SSHD is also a nice option as well.

 

[Calemari]

Can someone please help me choose out of the three which copmuter i should build? and any tips?

 

[vorticalbox]

Can someone please help me choose out of the three which copmuter i should build? and any tips?

the AMD builds are almost the same bar the motherboard, don't bother with the i3 for gaming. BF4 will use up to 8 cores so i would say go amd over intel.

 

[Calemari]

Which of these computers should i build?! someone

 

[ShaunB-91]

Which of these computers should i build?! someone

Don't just go with whatever someone says to buy, if your not to sure then you'd be best looking at peoples suggestions and then reading reviews on each individual component.

 

[WYP]

go the amd route, an i3 is not good for gaming, especially given how good the amd options at that price are. games are moving to use more cores with next gen consoles using 8 cores. the i3 will likely be left behind in a short while.

 

[barnsley]

Yeah don't get an i3 unless you're planning to get a new cpu within a year. Its an office work cpu, not a gaming cpu.

 

[Calemari]

Can someone sketch up a perfect build and put time into it? it would help so much! Thankssss

 

[barnsley]

Can someone sketch up a perfect build and put time into it? it would help so much! Thankssss

People have done. Just choose one of those builds. If you play older games go for the one with the i3 and if you plan to play newer and upcoming games go with the AMD build. Personally I'd go with the AMD build as the cpu is better in most games.

 

[Calemari]

People have done. Just choose one of those builds. If you play older games go for the one with the i3 and if you plan to play newer and upcoming games go with the AMD build. Personally I'd go with the AMD build as the cpu is better in most games.

Which one of the amd builds do you think would be best suited too play games like League, Dota, Bf4 (med details)

 

[barnsley]

Which one of the amd builds do you think would be best suited too play games like League, Dota, Bf4 (med details)

The 8320 would be your best option. It does very well with Battlefield and the other games would be fine on either cpu.

 

[Calemari]

The 8320 would be your best option. It does very well with Battlefield and the other games would be fine on either cpu.

Are you able to quote which one, because im pretty sure all the Amd builds people made were 8320.

 

[WeLikeLead]

Hey guys, well I want to build a computer because my computer I have now is utter crap, my budget is $750. I have a sketch build, can someone please help me with tips? or tell me what i do not need or what I need. Thanks



AMD FX-6300 6 Core Black Edition Processor ,Sapphire Radeon HD7790 2GB OC , 64gb Fujitsu SSD (just for windows & steam) ,Seagate Barracuda 1TB ST1000DM003 , Thermaltake Black Commander MS-I with 500W . Kingston ValueRAM 2x4gb memory DDR3, ASUS M5A97 R2.0 Motherboard

Yours Sincerely
Calemari ^_^

Hi,

Just so you know (you may do already) that Steam installs the game to the drive it is installed on. You cannot install Steam on the SDD and then download the games onto the Mech for example.

Thanks,

WeLikeLead

 

[Cru]

Hi,

Just so you know (you may do already) that Steam installs the game to the drive it is installed on. You cannot install Steam on the SDD and then download the games onto the Mech for example.

Thanks,

WeLikeLead

you can.
there's an option to install games to a different drive