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My roommate is looking to completely replace his computer, no salvageable parts.
Needs everything included in the build besides Headset/Mouse/Keyboard/Monitor.
If its not too much work can you include a build that is for a budget max of $1,500 as well as one for $2,000.
I believe his current monitor is 1680/1050 something or other.
He will use this comp for:
-Gaming at max settings.
-Frapsing at max settings (hopefully).
He plays WoW/SC 2/Diablo 3, and would like this comp to run any game/MMO that could come out this year pretty flawlessly if possible.
Thanks in advance,
Branden
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2012-02-22, 12:37 AM #1Blademaster
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For My Roommate, Need Suggestions for a Full Computer Build
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2012-02-22, 01:39 AM #2Herald of the Titans
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They post computer builds on the front page that are pretty good. I don't know how often they post them or when the last one was just just go back a couple pages and check them out. They have good builds for decent prices.
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2012-02-22, 01:48 AM #3Deleted
@MrKnubbles, Not sure if that is really what he is asking :P
I'd suggest that your roommate has a look at Marest's sample builds http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...-Sample-Builds
The below suggestions are taken from the link above, I've made a few changed to the builds for my own preference
1500 build:
MoBo: ASUS P8Z68-V PRO – $204.99 Review
CPU: Intel i7 2600k – $319.99
RAM: Corsar XMS3 1600MHz 4x4GB – $89.99
GPU: Depends on preferences/intentions. I'd say either a 560TI or a 6950.
Sound: Depends on preferences/intentions I would not buy one as it is not really nessesary.
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint 1TB – $159.99
PSU: Seasonic X Series 650W – $139.99 Review
Heatsink: Thermaltake Frio – $54.99 Review
Case: Silverstone FT02 – $249.99 Review
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Estimated Total Price – $1403
Gaming 1750
MoBo: Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P – $174.99 Review
CPU: Intel i5 2500k – $229.99
RAM: G.Skill Sniper 1600Mhz 2x4GB – $43.99
GPU: XFX Black Edition 7970 – $599.99
SSD: Crucial M4 120GB – $182.99 Review
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint 1TB – $159.99
PSU: Seasonic X Series 650W – $139.99 Review
Heatsink: Noctua NH-D14 – $89.99 Review
Case: Corsair 500R Black – $129.99 Review
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Estimated Total Price – $1752
Extreme Gaming 2100
MoBo: EVGA Z68 FTW – $299.99 Review
CPU: Intel i7 2600k – $319.99
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LP 4x4GB – $94.99
GPU: Gigabyte 7970 Reference – $549.99
SSD: Crucial M4 120GB – $182.99 Review
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint 1TB – $159.99
PSU: Corsair TX850M – $139.99
Heatsink: Noctua NH-D14 – $89.99 Review
Case: Corsair 800D – $279.99 Review
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Estimated Total Price – $2100Last edited by mmoc4cd4db858b; 2012-02-22 at 01:54 AM.
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2012-02-22, 01:57 PM #4Blademaster
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Thank you for the replies, some second opinions on this would be great, thanks!
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2012-02-22, 02:40 PM #5Fluffy Kitten
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$1500 Build
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CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair CAFA70 61.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Low Voltage Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($152.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($479.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi Tower ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1463.76
$2000 Build
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CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair CAFA70 61.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock P67 Extreme4 Gen3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($158.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($318.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($579.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi Tower ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 660W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($174.98 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1845.39
Note: Not a huge difference between the two - just a larger SSD, slightly better MoBo/GPU/RAM, and fully modular PSU in the second build.
Edit: He's gonna want a new monitor to take advantage of his new build - the resolution of his current monitor is terrible. I suggestion something like this for the $1500 build: Monitor: Asus VE228H 21.5" Monitor ($129.99 @ NCIX US) and this for the $2000 build: Monitor: LG E2360V-PN 23.0" Monitor ($197.99 @ Amazon). I seriously cannot stress this part enough: he is wasting his money if he doesn't get a newer monitor that can support 1920x1080 (at least).Last edited by noteworthynerd; 2012-02-22 at 03:19 PM.
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2012-02-22, 02:44 PM #6Blademaster
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Appreciate it note.
Originally Posted by noteworthynerd
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2012-02-22, 02:52 PM #7Deleted
Suggestion for a ~$1,500 build (A):
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CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair CAFA70 61.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($152.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($479.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($139.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1477.75
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated 2012-02-22 09:33 EST-0500)
Suggestion for a ~$2,000 build (B):
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CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK-140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($184.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($152.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($599.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair CC600T ATX Mid Tower Case ($152.14 @ Mac Connection)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 760W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($173.52 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1862.57
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated 2012-02-22 09:45 EST-0500)
Difference from build A to build B:
- Better GPU
- extra storage for fraps and black edition
- Motherboard with extra connectors like USB 3.0 for your front panel.
- Fully modular PSU with enough power for future Crossfire
- Different case (love the 600T)
- Quieter and great performing CPU heatsink
Build A is quite good, build B just gives you that little bit if extra oomph.
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2012-02-22, 04:25 PM #8Blademaster
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Thank you Notarget. Originally Posted by Notarget
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2012-02-22, 04:35 PM #9Blademaster
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Notarget does your case recommendation have a 2.5 bay for the SSD or would he need a bracket?
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2012-02-22, 04:40 PM #10Fluffy Kitten
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Both of the cases Notarget recommended have 2.5" compatible HDD bays, as does the Fractal Design Arc Midi that I recommended.
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2012-02-22, 04:42 PM #11Blademaster
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Ok awesome thank you, will he need a thermal compound when mounting the heatsink? Originally Posted by noteworthynerd
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2012-02-22, 05:10 PM #12Fluffy Kitten
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It ultimately depends on which heatsink he buys... I know, for a fact, that the Corsair A70 comes with a tube of thermal compound, and I'm guessing the HAVIK does as well (most do, I believe).
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2012-02-22, 05:18 PM #13Blademaster
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Ok awesome, just making sure we have everything, computer building noobs. Originally Posted by noteworthynerd
Thank you all for all the amazing information thats been provided.
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