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It's been a few years since I built my first gaming rig and I sold it awhile ago and wish I still had a desktop. I've been on this Asus Gaming Laptop. I am wanting to build something where I can get 1080p+, I'll be playing PUGB, WoW, OW nothing that is crazy but I like my graphics! Probably use Windows 10 though I am still not a huge fan of it but believe you can buy keys pretty cheap somewhere. Also as far as monitor(s) and mouse/keyboard I am not to sure but I'll figure those out.
But yeah basically wanting a solid gaming computer, I wont have problems running multi game(s) if need be, windows, programs. High/Ultra settings. I know the Coffee Lake i5-8600k were just in stock earlier today on Newegg I should I ordered one but I might wait for one if worth or a better option if it isn't a huge difference, I heard the Kaby Lakes are good as well.
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Thread: Need new gaming rig! 1-1.3k $
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2017-10-27, 07:14 AM #1High Overlord
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Need new gaming rig! 1-1.3k $
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2017-10-27, 04:16 PM #2High Overlord
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Intel
Originally Posted by Specialk
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i3-8350K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($58.68 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($145.10 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Samsung - 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($117.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Dual Video Card ($279.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design - Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - BQ 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1167.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-27 12:11 EDT-0400
Ryzen (AMD)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.38 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - X370 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($145.10 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Samsung - 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($117.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($429.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design - Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - BQ 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1208.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-27 12:13 EDT-0400
Major differences between the two. Intel will be better hands down CPU wise for gaming. But you will have a decently weaker GPU. The Ryzen System you will give up CPU power for a decently better GPU. Both platforms are upgradable and should be for the next release of processors on either side red/blue. As for GPUs, only get nVidia right now. AMD cards are overpriced right now.
Others may have better suggestions, but both are decent bases.
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2017-10-27, 08:05 PM #3Legendary!
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For the intel build, cut the cooler to a Cryorig H7 ( nothing wrong with that Be Quiet! Model, just pricier than it needs to be).
For the Ryzen build, drop the CPU to a regular R5 1400. Youll be manually OCing it anyway. The -X models are really only worth buying if you are getting an A-series mobo that cant OC, as the XFR will still OC the chip as temps allow. Any board you can manually OC on... the X chips are a waste of money.
For both builds, get your Win key on Kinguin for ~30$, instead of full MSRP.
With the savings from the cooler and Windows key, you should be able to jump the Intel build to a 1070 as well and stay within budget.
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2017-10-28, 08:40 AM #4High Overlord
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Appreicate the build, and advice. So I was looking at 1070s would this be a good card orrrr?? Was keeping it with the black/white/blue theme that was going as well. Originally Posted by teamkiller
Also if maybe you could recommend a nice monitor to finish off the build with? I pref 20"+ 100-150$
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...D=3938566&SID=Last edited by Specialk; 2017-10-28 at 08:46 AM.
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2017-10-28, 10:22 AM #5The Patient
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For $1300 I´d get an i5 and 500GB SSD.
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2017-10-28, 12:47 PM #6Legendary!
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You don't need a Pro series SSD, EVO will do. MSI Z370-A Pro and PC pro are weak motherboards. You don't need a X370 board for Ryzen, B350 with fully heatsinked VRMs are just fine.
Get a better psu, EVGA Supernova series or SeaSonic M series is the sweet spot.Last edited by Sorshen; 2017-10-28 at 12:52 PM.
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2017-10-30, 01:58 PM #7High Overlord
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The Evo and pro were right around the same price at the time of posting. The x370 listed is right around the same price as a b350 non-micro atx. Originally Posted by Hextor
(Estimates are +-5$ from their comparisons)
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