Building a gaming PC


  1. Klamfyr
    Posts : 60
    Windows Ultimate x64
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    Building a gaming PC


    So basically I feel like spending a lot of money :)
    I primarily play FPS games of all kinds, but need a few advices on getting top performance pr. dollar.
    Could anyone suggest a pro rig? I got 8000 DKK / 1400 Dollars to spend without a screen.
    I'm thinking some kind of radeon graphic card and maybe this Zalman Z11 - miditower | Billig - cabinet.
    My problem is finding pieces which supports that run well with each other :P

    So if anyone got a spare 10 minutes I would very much like the help :)
    P.S. I'm ordering everything online and assembling it at home in Denmark.
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  3. Pedroc1999
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
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    I will help you if you want...

    So you have 1400usd to spend including buying a monitor.

    Before we look into computer parts what screen would you like.there are many types and this will most problably be a local desicion.go to a computer/tv shop and find one that suits your needs.
    Tell me what you budget is for the computer only not including the monitor. Leave between 300-400 for the monitor so you are looking at a 1000 usd build.
    I suggest intel for a gaming build.you can get a high end i5 based build or a lower end i7 build.the i5 and i7 havnt got much diffrence when it comes to games.i would pick a i5 3570k as it is the best gaming processor for the money.

    Along with a high end z77 boatd which will unleash the power of the i5

    A decnt water or air cooler

    A case with good airflow

    Good psu with 850w+

    Hdd/ssd combo

    Cd drive

    And most I think this can importantly a good gpu

    I think this can all be contained under 1000.please report back
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  4. Klamfyr
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    Windows Ultimate x64
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    Hello :) Thank you so much
    I tried to put one together myself, if you could give me some feedback

    Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD4 - ATX LGA1155
    Graphic Card: MSI N660Ti PE 2GD5/OC
    Case NZXT-GUARDIAN-921-RB
    CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K Quad-Core
    Ram: Kingston HyperX blu - 2x8GB DDR3 1600MHz PC3-12800 CL10
    Harddisk 1 (SSD): OCZ Agility 3 Series SSD - 2.5″ SATA-600 120GB
    Harddisk 2 (HDD): Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 - 3.5″ SATA-600 2TB
    Strømforsyning: Sea Sonic M12II-620Bronze (620 W)
    Optical drive: LiteOn iHOS104 - SATA Intern BD-ROM Black
    Cooling: Arctic Cooling ARCTIC F8 - 80mm
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  6. Dwarf
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    Looks OK to me. However, you should really consider the Z77 chipset boards, as these are newer than the Z68 (which are, nonetheless, good boards). In addition, the i5-3570K would be a better choice than the CPU you're looking at (I have a Z77 board with that CPU and it's running at 4.2GHz (from 3.4GHz standard) with the HSF that came with it). If the PSU isn't modular (or semi-modular), you should consider looking for one that is, as they can make for a much neater build and can help tremendously with air flow.

    Have a look at my specs, they give what I have in my system and should give you a good idea of what to use.
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  7. Pedroc1999
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    my comments:

    motherboard-stick with gigabyte but look for a z77, they are the best

    graphic card- all is well, good choice

    cpu-get the 3570k, it is more energy efficient, beter overclcoker(some say) and it is newer ,ie more powerfull

    consider a modular as they make you case look so much beter
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