I have the money saved up an then some. I have about $1100 dollars now. I just forgot to edit the post. I would like to build a computer, but I don't know if the video card bottlenecks the CPU or not and stuff like that. I want it to be able to play Minecraft (of course), Kerbal Space Program, BeamNG Drive, and Team Fortress 2 at max setting and get 30-40+ FPS if possible. I would also like it to be able to play rated M games a a reasonable FPS at decent settings as they are usually quite graphically intensive. My budget is pretty flexible, though I would prefer it not to go over $1100.
P.S. I would like to eventually get another monitor, so can this video card handle that? I wouldn't be playing over both, just over 1 with the wiki or something like that on the other. When I get a third I will get new video cards with crossfire and stuff like that.
P.S.S I do need an OS.
P.S.S.S I see people saying to fill this out, so...yeah.
Budget:Preferably under $1100
System Usage: Gaming and Recording
Are you including monitor, peripherals, OS etc in your budget?: OS
Preferred Websites / Stores for parts: None
Overclocking, yes or no?: No
SLI / Crossfire, yes or no?: No, not yet.
Monitor Resolution (if upgrading, post the resolution of the monitor resolution you want): When I get another I would like it to be 1440p
Other: I would like to eventually get another monitor, so can this video card handle that? I wouldn't be playing over both, just over 1 with the wiki or something like that on the other. When I get a third I will get new video cards with SLI and stuff like that.
Why are you upgrading?: A) I am currently on a Mac (It's ok, just not enough free LEGAL programs.) and B.) I currently have to share this computer with my little brother.
The build you posted has a lot of issues. Quite horrible components, and almost everything there is weak from a couple generations ago.
I'd wait until you save up ~$700 seeing as you need a monitor. Prices fluctuate to wildly to get a build now that you won't be able to buy for 2 months. Come to think of it, Black Friday may be your best bet here.
The build you posted has a lot of issues. Quite horrible components, and almost everything there is weak from a couple generations ago.
I'd wait until you save up ~$700 seeing as you need a monitor. Prices fluctuate to wildly to get a build now that you won't be able to buy for 2 months. Come to think of it, Black Friday may be your best bet here.
Ok, thanks for the advice. I will still read these replies for advice and come back when I have the money.
You may remember me from the "Mom's getting me a $3000 computer" post. Well that didn't really work out, since it was all depending if she got the job or not, and she didn't. So now I'm saving up for one, and I need some help on the parts. I don't know if the video card bottlenecks the CPU or not and stuff like that. I currently have about $500 saved up and I usually get $25-$30 a week for babysitting. I want it to be able to play Minecraft (of course), Kerbal Space Program, BeamNG Drive, and Team Fortress 2 at max setting and get 30-40+ FPS if possible. I would also like it to be able to play rated M games a a reasonable FPS at decent settings as they are usually quite graphically intensive. My budget is pretty flexible, though I would prefer it not to go over $700.
P.S. I would like to eventually get another monitor, so can this video card handle that? I wouldn't be playing over both, just over 1 with the wiki or something like that on the other. When I get a third I will get new video cards with SLI and stuff like that.
1. CPU is okay, I'd personally get an Athlon x4 750k or a Pentium 3220.
2. Piece of crap CPU cooler, all CPU's (except socket 2011 CPU's) come with a CPU cooler, so no need to buy a crappy cooler like that. The stock cooler will be fine.
3. Probably crappy motherboard, I haven't actually checked it out though.
5. SSD sucks. And to be quite honest, no point in getting an SSD unless your budget is over 1k.
6. Only 500 GB of storage? Much better idea to get 1 TB.
7. That video card will not be able to handle modern games at anything higher than low at 720p.
8. Case is meh
9. HORRIBLE PSU that will probably explode when put under load.
I added the case and power supply but with the RAM is says "Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum"
P.S. I would like to eventually get another monitor, so can this video card handle that? I wouldn't be playing over both, just over 1 with the wiki or something like that on the other. When I get a third I will get new video cards with crossfire and stuff like that.
P.S.S I do need an OS.
P.S.S.S I see people saying to fill this out, so...yeah.
Budget:Preferably under $1100
System Usage: Gaming and Recording
Are you including monitor, peripherals, OS etc in your budget?: OS
Preferred Websites / Stores for parts: None
Overclocking, yes or no?: No
SLI / Crossfire, yes or no?: No, not yet.
Monitor Resolution (if upgrading, post the resolution of the monitor resolution you want): When I get another I would like it to be 1440p
Other: I would like to eventually get another monitor, so can this video card handle that? I wouldn't be playing over both, just over 1 with the wiki or something like that on the other. When I get a third I will get new video cards with SLI and stuff like that.
Why are you upgrading?: A) I am currently on a Mac (It's ok, just not enough free LEGAL programs.) and B.) I currently have to share this computer with my little brother.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.94 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Biostar Hi-Fi Z87X 3D ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($303.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: CoolMax 700W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - OEM (64-bit) ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1081.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-25 22:00 EDT-0400)
Thanks in advance,
Colin
I'd wait until you save up ~$700 seeing as you need a monitor. Prices fluctuate to wildly to get a build now that you won't be able to buy for 2 months. Come to think of it, Black Friday may be your best bet here.
"Programmers never repeat themselves. They loop."
Ok, thanks for the advice. I will still read these replies for advice and come back when I have the money.
Quite possibly the worst build I've seen.
1. CPU is okay, I'd personally get an Athlon x4 750k or a Pentium 3220.
2. Piece of crap CPU cooler, all CPU's (except socket 2011 CPU's) come with a CPU cooler, so no need to buy a crappy cooler like that. The stock cooler will be fine.
3. Probably crappy motherboard, I haven't actually checked it out though.
5. SSD sucks. And to be quite honest, no point in getting an SSD unless your budget is over 1k.
6. Only 500 GB of storage? Much better idea to get 1 TB.
7. That video card will not be able to handle modern games at anything higher than low at 720p.
8. Case is meh
9. HORRIBLE PSU that will probably explode when put under load.
This is how I would have done it:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B85M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Wintec Value 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($53.48 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $647.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-11 19:05 EDT-0400)
Much better.
Would these be better??
Patriot Signature DDR3-1600 240-pin DIMM 2x4GB 8GB
Raidmax RX-600AF ATX12V / EPS12V 80 PLUS Bronze 600W
I added the case and power supply but with the RAM is says "Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory operating voltage of 1.65V exceeds the Intel Haswell CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum"
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.94 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Biostar Hi-Fi Z87X 3D ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($303.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: CoolMax 700W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - OEM (64-bit) ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1081.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-25 22:00 EDT-0400)
That's too much for the i5, I can find a better AMD for less, no offense though, these are really good websites