I've been looking at gaming computer sites (iBuyPower, Cyberpower, etc) and I would like to see the difference between the pre-built that I have and building my own. If anyone would be so kind as to building me a Desktop PC with 1200$ budget (JUST the PC, I have everything else on hand.). This PC will only be used for gaming, BF3, Skyrim, Diablo 3, MW3. I would like it to be maxed out graphics if you can get it to play that way.
I would like Windows 7 Home premium and an INTEL processor (Any, according to the build, Its just my preference). I'm using US Dollars if your curious.
Let me know if you need anymore info, and thanks for helping.
In my opinion, building your own would be the way to go. If you buy it pre-built, your kinda paying extra for a brand name.
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I've been looking at gaming computer sites (iBuyPower, Cyberpower, etc) and I would like to see the difference between the pre-built that I have and building my own. If anyone would be so kind as to building me a Desktop PC with 1200$ budget (JUST the PC, I have everything else on hand.). This PC will only be used for gaming, BF3, Skyrim, Diablo 3, MW3. I would like it to be maxed out graphics if you can get it to play that way.
I would like Windows 7 Home premium and an INTEL processor (Any, according to the build, Its just my preference). I'm using US Dollars if your curious.
Let me know if you need anymore info, and thanks for helping.
Comes out to $1,184.91
Shopping Cart:
I can email you the shopping cart if you want.
@ above post, do not get a caviar green for gaming. They are meant for storage and general use PCs (also see the bottom of my list below).
A $1,200 build if you built your own would get you:
i7 2600k
top of the line P67 chipset ATX motherboard
8-12GB RAM
64-128GB SSD
2x GTX 560Tis in SLI or 1x GTX 580
800-1000w PSU
Any HDDs (note: do not buy a hard drive right now)
@ above post, do not get a caviar green for gaming. They are meant for storage and general use PCs (also see the bottom of my list below).
A $1,200 build if you built your own would get you:
i7 2600k
top of the line P67 chipset ATX motherboard
8-12GB RAM
64-128GB SSD
2x GTX 560Tis in SLI or 1x GTX 580
800-1000w PSU
Any HDDs (note: do not buy a hard drive right now)
You will more than likely have money left over.
I can see where you're coming from with not getting the Caviar green but the Caviar Black was unavailable so I put that just so he wouldn't not have any sort of HDD.
Comes out to $1,184.91
Shopping Cart:
I can email you the shopping cart if you want.
Honestly that's pretty bad.
2500k
P8P67 Pro
HAF912
Cheap/Used/Refurbished HDD
700-800W PSU (Seasonic recommended)
4-8GB RAM - shouldn't cost more than $30 for 4GB and $45 for 8GB.
1 or 2 6950s
Cheapest OD you can find
Maybe a 60/80GB SSD
@ above post, do not get a caviar green for gaming. They are meant for storage and general use PCs (also see the bottom of my list below).
A $1,200 build if you built your own would get you:
i7 2600k
top of the line P67 chipset ATX motherboard
8-12GB RAM
64-128GB SSD
2x GTX 560Tis in SLI or 1x GTX 580
800-1000w PSU
Any HDDs (note: do not buy a hard drive right now)
You will more than likely have money left over.
Don't recommend SLI or anything above a sinlge GTX 560 Ti or Radeon 6950. You won't see any performance decreases till newer games come out, than you can go SLI when he notices this performance decrease, as the prices will probably be lower. i7 probably isn't needed, an i5 would do. He could see some definite advantages from getting a Z68, especially with the SSD caching, if he gets one. I know this is what he "can get", but don't give him bad ideas, especially 12GB of ram, 1000W PSU, or a 128GB SSD, which are completely useless.
Don't recommend SLI or anything above a sinlge GTX 560 Ti or Radeon 6950. You won't see any performance decreases till newer games come out, than you can go SLI when he notices this performance decrease, as the prices will probably be lower. i7 probably isn't needed, an i5 would do. He could see some definite advantages from getting a Z68, especially with the SSD caching, if he gets one. I know this is what he "can get", but don't give him bad ideas, especially 12GB of ram, 1000W PSU, or a 128GB SSD, which are completely useless.
Oh I'm more than well aware of all this, I was just assuming they wanted "best of the best" tier parts.
In retrospect I should have recommended a cheaper build but I'm tired from dealing with idiots all day and can't think straight. :sad.gif:
Don't recommend SLI or anything above a sinlge GTX 560 Ti or Radeon 6950. You won't see any performance decreases till newer games come out, than you can go SLI when he notices this performance decrease, as the prices will probably be lower. i7 probably isn't needed, an i5 would do. He could see some definite advantages from getting a Z68, especially with the SSD caching, if he gets one. I know this is what he "can get", but don't give him bad ideas, especially 12GB of ram, 1000W PSU, or a 128GB SSD, which are completely useless.
Might as well say go with a dual core processor since most people won't take advantage of a 2500k. The 560 ti/HD6950 already can't max all games and why sli later? By the time these cards are under performing you will want a new gen GPU. The new cards coming out next year are already gonna blow the current away. The 7970 is suppose to be as powerful as a 6990 with 30% less power consumption.
Might as well say go with a dual core processor since most people won't take advantage of a 2500k. The 560 ti/HD6950 already can't max all games and why sli later? By the time these cards are under performing you will want a new gen GPU. The new cards coming out next year are already gonna blow the current away. The 7970 is suppose to be as powerful as a 6990 with 30% less power consumption.
>buying dual-core processor
>2011
I need to spend less time on /g/
Srsly though, there are plenty of ways for the average user to take advantage of the 2500k.
Srsly though, there are plenty of ways for the average user to take advantage of the 2500k.
The average person plays a few games and surfs the net and not much else. The average person isn't overclocking. The whole point was he's acting like nobody should get anything better then a 560 ti when games like BF3 take a gtx 580/6970 to play on ultra with 60+ fps. If you just wanna get by then you don't need a i5 2500k either.
The average person plays a few games and surfs the net and not much else. The average person isn't overclocking. The whole point was he's acting like nobody should get anything better then a 560 ti when games like BF3 take a gtx 580/6970 to play on ultra with 60+ fps. If you just wanna get by then you don't need a i5 2500k either.
A 560Ti isn't "just getting by". Its considered very high end. Also, I don't know if it was in this thread specifically but he said something to the effect of: Buy one at first. If you are dissatisfied with the performance, buy another and put it into SLI. Don't immediately assume that you need to buy two.
Might as well say go with a dual core processor since most people won't take advantage of a 2500k. The 560 ti/HD6950 already can't max all games and why sli later? By the time these cards are under performing you will want a new gen GPU. The new cards coming out next year are already gonna blow the current away. The 7970 is suppose to be as powerful as a 6990 with 30% less power consumption.
They can max games, granted they can't get 60+ FPS, but you don't need it that high. Not to mention the wasted resources people use on AA and such. Most newer games will be able to take advantage of the i5, so yes, it would be good and an i7 isn't needed because it's hyper threading is useless in gaming. Why would you want a new GPU? The cost to go SLI/Crossfire will much cheaper than getting a new card for the same performance. The prices will drop and the 560 Ti, for example, will probably be sub $200. That's who it's good to go dual later, prices drop, and how expensive will tis 7979 be? Yeah, that's what I thought.
A 560Ti isn't "just getting by". Its considered very high end. Also, I don't know if it was in this thread specifically but he said something to the effect of: Buy one at first. If you are dissatisfied with the performance, buy another and put it into SLI. Don't immediately assume that you need to buy two.
A site like this that's full of kids with no jobs is the only place where a GTX 560 TI is considered high end. I would much rather sell my old cards while they still have decent value and and upgrade my sli to something newer.
They can max games, granted they can't get 60+ FPS, but you don't need it that high. Not to mention the wasted resources people use on AA and such. Most newer games will be able to take advantage of the i5, so yes, it would be good and an i7 isn't needed because it's hyper threading is useless in gaming. Why would you want a new GPU? The cost to go SLI/Crossfire will much cheaper than getting a new card for the same performance. The prices will drop and the 560 Ti, for example, will probably be sub $200. That's who it's good to go dual later, prices drop, and how expensive will tis 7979 be? Yeah, that's what I thought.
A gtx560 ti on ultra setting at 1080p gets a average of 25fps and isn't very smooth. Also most newer games are GPU limited and don't take advantage of a i5. Most reviews will bottleneck the GPU to see what the CPU can handle but they don't reflect real world results. Yes, in a year you will save $50 on the gpu but by then much better gpu's will be out and it will be pointless. Sell the old ones and buy new cards. The new cards coming out are gonna make a pretty large improvement over the current. A 7970 will be around $380 and isn't even the top card.
A site like this that's full of kids with no jobs is the only place where a GTX 560 TI is considered high end. I would much rather sell my old cards while they still have decent value and and upgrade my sli to something newer.
No, in the real world where most people are paying $400-$700 for an entire desktop setup (the computer itself, monitor, mouse, and keyboard), a $250-$300 graphics card is high end. In fact, anything much past that is just overkill.
A site like this that's full of kids with no jobs is the only place where a GTX 560 TI is considered high end. I would much rather sell my old cards while they still have decent value and and upgrade my sli to something newer.
A gtx560 ti on ultra setting at 1080p gets a average of 25fps and isn't very smooth. Also most newer games are GPU limited and don't take advantage of a i5. Most reviews will bottleneck the GPU to see what the CPU can handle but they don't reflect real world results. Yes, in a year you will save $50 on the gpu but by then much better gpu's will be out and it will be pointless. Sell the old ones and buy new cards. The new cards coming out are gonna make a pretty large improvement over the current. A 7970 will be around $380 and isn't even the top card.
Not a very big difference.
Glad you completely missed my point. I highly doubt the 7970 will be that cheap. Remember, their just rumors. Remember the "leaked" bulldozer benchmarks? Hm, interesting. Two GTX 560 Ti will be cheaper than getting rid of your old card for a new and give you good enough performance. I hate how everyone here thinks you need perrfect performance, YOU DON'T. And a GTX 560 Ti will get 45FPS on BF3 on max long as you get rid of useless AA and such, as mentioned.
Glad you completely missed my point. I highly doubt the 7970 will be that cheap. Remember, their just rumors. Remember the "leaked" bulldozer benchmarks? Hm, interesting. Two GTX 560 Ti will be cheaper than getting rid of your old card for a new and give you good enough performance. I hate how everyone here thinks you need perrfect performance, YOU DON'T. And a GTX 560 Ti will get 45FPS on BF3 on max long as you get rid of useless AA and such, as mentioned.
I get your point i just don't agree with it. I prefer running games maxed out and that takes more then a single GTX560 ti. Maybe you don't notice the difference it doesn't mean everyone does. Some people care about maxing their games performance out while others are happy with medium settings. The problem is you think everyone should agree with the way you think. I recommend whats within the persons budget and I don't assume they think the way i do. This person wanted to see what a $1200 custom built rig looked like compared to a pre-built. So, it's perfectly fine to pick sli without even knowing what he wants.
The cards have been priced in the same range for several generations now. It will be very close to what I've said.
I would like Windows 7 Home premium and an INTEL processor (Any, according to the build, Its just my preference). I'm using US Dollars if your curious.
Let me know if you need anymore info, and thanks for helping.
http://www.gamingpc.net/page/gaming-computers
You can customize it to save money by removing unnecessary things such as monitors and keyboards.
Comes out to $1,184.91
Shopping Cart:
I can email you the shopping cart if you want.
A $1,200 build if you built your own would get you:
i7 2600k
top of the line P67 chipset ATX motherboard
8-12GB RAM
64-128GB SSD
2x GTX 560Tis in SLI or 1x GTX 580
800-1000w PSU
Any HDDs (note: do not buy a hard drive right now)
You will more than likely have money left over.
I can see where you're coming from with not getting the Caviar green but the Caviar Black was unavailable so I put that just so he wouldn't not have any sort of HDD.
Honestly that's pretty bad.
2500k
P8P67 Pro
HAF912
Cheap/Used/Refurbished HDD
700-800W PSU (Seasonic recommended)
4-8GB RAM - shouldn't cost more than $30 for 4GB and $45 for 8GB.
1 or 2 6950s
Cheapest OD you can find
Maybe a 60/80GB SSD
Don't recommend SLI or anything above a sinlge GTX 560 Ti or Radeon 6950. You won't see any performance decreases till newer games come out, than you can go SLI when he notices this performance decrease, as the prices will probably be lower. i7 probably isn't needed, an i5 would do. He could see some definite advantages from getting a Z68, especially with the SSD caching, if he gets one. I know this is what he "can get", but don't give him bad ideas, especially 12GB of ram, 1000W PSU, or a 128GB SSD, which are completely useless.
Thinking about coming a mod to simply not moderate.
Oh I'm more than well aware of all this, I was just assuming they wanted "best of the best" tier parts.
In retrospect I should have recommended a cheaper build but I'm tired from dealing with idiots all day and can't think straight. :sad.gif:
I miss da good ol' days with memoscorp, _j03_ (which is rarely on, but still on), bassdoken, etc. They were awesome.
Thinking about coming a mod to simply not moderate.
Oh the days where I was a lurker. :tongue.gif:
Might as well say go with a dual core processor since most people won't take advantage of a 2500k. The 560 ti/HD6950 already can't max all games and why sli later? By the time these cards are under performing you will want a new gen GPU. The new cards coming out next year are already gonna blow the current away. The 7970 is suppose to be as powerful as a 6990 with 30% less power consumption.
>buying dual-core processor
>2011
I need to spend less time on /g/
Srsly though, there are plenty of ways for the average user to take advantage of the 2500k.
The average person plays a few games and surfs the net and not much else. The average person isn't overclocking. The whole point was he's acting like nobody should get anything better then a 560 ti when games like BF3 take a gtx 580/6970 to play on ultra with 60+ fps. If you just wanna get by then you don't need a i5 2500k either.
A 560Ti isn't "just getting by". Its considered very high end. Also, I don't know if it was in this thread specifically but he said something to the effect of: Buy one at first. If you are dissatisfied with the performance, buy another and put it into SLI. Don't immediately assume that you need to buy two.
They can max games, granted they can't get 60+ FPS, but you don't need it that high. Not to mention the wasted resources people use on AA and such. Most newer games will be able to take advantage of the i5, so yes, it would be good and an i7 isn't needed because it's hyper threading is useless in gaming. Why would you want a new GPU? The cost to go SLI/Crossfire will much cheaper than getting a new card for the same performance. The prices will drop and the 560 Ti, for example, will probably be sub $200. That's who it's good to go dual later, prices drop, and how expensive will tis 7979 be? Yeah, that's what I thought.
Thinking about coming a mod to simply not moderate.
A site like this that's full of kids with no jobs is the only place where a GTX 560 TI is considered high end. I would much rather sell my old cards while they still have decent value and and upgrade my sli to something newer.
A gtx560 ti on ultra setting at 1080p gets a average of 25fps and isn't very smooth. Also most newer games are GPU limited and don't take advantage of a i5. Most reviews will bottleneck the GPU to see what the CPU can handle but they don't reflect real world results. Yes, in a year you will save $50 on the gpu but by then much better gpu's will be out and it will be pointless. Sell the old ones and buy new cards. The new cards coming out are gonna make a pretty large improvement over the current. A 7970 will be around $380 and isn't even the top card.
Not a very big difference.
No, in the real world where most people are paying $400-$700 for an entire desktop setup (the computer itself, monitor, mouse, and keyboard), a $250-$300 graphics card is high end. In fact, anything much past that is just overkill.
Glad you completely missed my point. I highly doubt the 7970 will be that cheap. Remember, their just rumors. Remember the "leaked" bulldozer benchmarks? Hm, interesting. Two GTX 560 Ti will be cheaper than getting rid of your old card for a new and give you good enough performance. I hate how everyone here thinks you need perrfect performance, YOU DON'T. And a GTX 560 Ti will get 45FPS on BF3 on max long as you get rid of useless AA and such, as mentioned.
Thinking about coming a mod to simply not moderate.
I get your point i just don't agree with it. I prefer running games maxed out and that takes more then a single GTX560 ti. Maybe you don't notice the difference it doesn't mean everyone does. Some people care about maxing their games performance out while others are happy with medium settings. The problem is you think everyone should agree with the way you think. I recommend whats within the persons budget and I don't assume they think the way i do. This person wanted to see what a $1200 custom built rig looked like compared to a pre-built. So, it's perfectly fine to pick sli without even knowing what he wants.
The cards have been priced in the same range for several generations now. It will be very close to what I've said.