Anyone know where to get a good computer?

[Razkek]

I've been doing a lot of research lately. I'm desperately in need of a new PC as the one I am using is an old i3 dual core laptop that can't play WoW, Diablo or anything very well at all anymore. Don't get me wrong, I can usually keep around 30fps on very low settings; but I'm wanting to begin to seriously stream on twitch.tv. Which means I'll need something atleast quad core and 16 gigs of ram.

My favorite computer builds so far are for Origin PC and iBuyPower. iBuyPower seems to give me more bang for my buck; and a lot of streamers seem to use their PCs. However, my budget is pretty low and $1,600.00 seems to get me what I want (for the most part). Does anybody know of any other places that sell GOOD computers for a reasonable price? I'm not talking about Gateway's or Dells... lol!

Thanks!

[PACOX]

xoticpc, check them out. You can go a nice laptop or desktop in that price range.

[Hey There Guys its Metro]

I buy all my computers from Walmart.
Usually get a really good deal on top of the line machines.

[Flame6]

You could contact the local computer shop and pay them to do this. I'd just ask for a part list before they do it and run it by us and see if we agree with them. I'd be willing to bet they'd charge a much smaller markup than ibuypower.

[Deleted]

Build your own save some $$$


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($88.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($329.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1387.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-01 16:51 EST-0500

That should be more than good enough for streaming, bear with me 1st time using parts picker but that should give you a general idea

[Razkek]

Build your own save some $$$


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($88.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($329.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1387.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-01 16:51 EST-0500

That should be more than good enough for streaming, bear with me 1st time using parts picker but that should give you a general idea

Wow thanks! I didn't even know this site existed. I appreciate such quick support from you guys. I'll keep you informed as I slowly get the money to do what I need to.

I used to install graphics cards, RAM and harddrives all the time on my old 90's desktop PCs. Never built one from scratch before. Is it hard to mount the motherboard and processor? I'm scared I'll screw something up. lol!

[Lathais]

$1600 dollars is more than enough to build your own rig that will stream extremely well. However, that is not all you need to stream well. The most important part is having a strong internet connection with good upload speeds. You could easily build a rig capable of streaming high quality for $1000-1200.

Assuming you do not need periphials:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($544.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($76.08 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1661.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-01 23:32 EST-0500

That's overkill though.

[Jester Joe]

I don't think some of the posters around here approve of iBuyPower, but that's also where I got my computer for pretty cheap and it works well enough for me, but like others said, you probably are better off building your own.

[Deleted]

There is so much stuff that are not needed above or better spend on that budget. Since you are coming from a laptop i can assume you need peripherals too. The following is a complete quality setup without breaking the bank considering the parts included:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Shadow Rock 2 87.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($45.82 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($113.75 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($329.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell P2414H 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($179.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard ($90.79 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1635.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-02 10:18 EST-0500

[Razkek]

I appreciate your help. I'll be looking into PC Part Picker to find parts I like. Never knew a site like that existed. Is it worth the extra money to go with anvendor for the warranty? My track record with computers isnt the best mi am not the nicest to them "marathon gaming use-wise". Do the companies who make the parts give warranties out of the box?

[Deleted]

Yes all of them do 2-3 up to 5years depending on the part, ram usually lifetime warranty. Thats what shops that builds pc give you as well (2-3years), no wonder why
I mean if you look at the pc package above i doupt you will find it less than say 2k. Even if you don't build it yourself or maybe you have a friend to help you with, it would be cheaper to buy all the parts and pay 50-100bucks to a local shop to do the assembly. That pc will get you through 5years, 3 years with everything on max in any game and at least mid-high to the 5mark on that resolution.