Building Gaming Computer

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Tank373

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So just got a new job and wanting to build a sick gaming computer. I am a high end gamer who play World of Warcraft and arenas at a 2800+ rating each season. (if you know what that means cool if not w/e) I have been asked to stream but have never been able to nor have I ever been able turn the graphics above poor. I get about 10-15 fps in arena AND AM SICK OF IT! I WANT HIGH GRAPHICS AND TO STREAM!

So I have NO idea how to build a computer or what all I need.

What I have
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Sounds system
24 inch LCD monitor
Wireless Razor Naga
Standard Keyboard


What I need
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(I HAVE NO IDEA)




I really dont know what all I need to build a tower or w/e its called. Can someone tell me everything I need to buy and ill have someone to put it together.
 
jonnyp11

jonnyp11

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Now, i left the case out so you could pick one, and once you pick a case it will be a little over budget, but if you order one thing like the case first, in a few days you'll get a ton of coupon codes in an email andwith the rebates it'll put you back in budget, but otherwise this is a nice build

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.691417

2x http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162052

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131759 (if it matters this has almost no pci connectors so if you need them tell me and i'll change it)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106274

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136767

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
 
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MadHappy

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Here, I put this together for you:
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=24093808

This is what I would build myself if I had a $1000 to put towards a gaming computer. They're all quality products by reputable companies. Its CPU is very fast and great for overclocking. The power supply is very efficient, reliable, and popular in the computer building community. The motherboard is the best out there for under $200(great for overclocking, running SLI, has a lot of neat features, etc.). The 560 ti graphics card, at the moment, is the best valued card on the market, and the cooler(by MSI) it's paired with is also one of the most efficient. The hdd I chose, I use myself and trust its reliability. As for the case, it's the most popular mid-tower case out there, and it has plenty of room for whatever you want to do without having to upgrade to a full-tower, $150+, case. Also, it looks very cool, imo :D

The computer, as it is, is great for gaming and will be able to play most games out there at, or close to, their max settings(depends on the resolution you play at). Also, if you choose to, somewhere down the line, you can purchase a higher quality CPU cooler and overclock the cpu from it's stock 3.3GHz, to 4.0GHz and higher. And you can also purchase a second 560 ti graphics card to make it a seriously mean gaming computer :cool:

This computer does go past your budget a bit at $1150(including tax + S&H). But the rebates save you $65(it doesn't show it in my link, but once you add all the items into your cart, the Antec 900 offers a $30 rebate), knocking it down to $1080. If you can afford that extra $80, definitely go for it :good:
 
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MadHappy

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The computer you built is good, but is definitely not better, and not the best use of $1000. You have to look at more than just the performance aspect, and look at reliability and future-proofing. You opted for a cheaper power supply and an SLI setup using two mediocre cards on a micro-atx motherboard. The setup I provided yields the same, if not, better performance than the build you posted, using a single gpu, a normal sized motherboard, a higher quality, Corsair power supply, and, once the price of the case is added to your build, is cheaper in the end.

The single GPU will also allow for cheaper/better upgrading in the future, if he ever decides to do so(i.e. if he wanted to upgrade his graphics, he'd have to ditch the two GTX 465's vs. just having to buy another 560 ti, which has better performance than a single GTX 580). Also, a single GPU will release much less heat in the case than an SLI setup.

jonnyp11 - I'm not trying to rain on you, I'm just pointing out why I prefer my build to yours, and basically what goes through my head when I'm deciding on computer components.
 
jonnyp11

jonnyp11

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i didn't notice it was a matx and didn't mean to pick on, it was one of the top rated boards so looking at the specs it seemed wiered but decent, and the 2 gtx 460's are alot more powerful and will last a good while b4 needing an upgrade, and the psu brand is a good one, it may not be as popular or well known as corsair but i've heard them to be a good brand. plus my hdd was/is better, along with more ram and i'm fairly sure that thoe gpu's will kill any single card for the same price. but yes i'd switch to your mobo.
 
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MadHappy

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No problem dude, I didn't think you were picking on my build, I just disagreed with what you said...and still do :D I'm not going to drag this out any further though, I've made my case, it's up to Tank373 what he wants to do now lol
 
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MadHappy

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The 8gb memory jonnyp11 posted is very popular on newegg, you may want to check those out.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226191

As for going with Radeon, check out the Radeon 6870, it's performance is essentially the same as the 560 ti, and is cheaper. Also, try and stick with MSI's Twin Frozr II cards, it's the most efficient stock cooler for gpus.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127545


Look at the charts over at tomshardware, they'll help a lot. This chart compares all of the latest cards using Mafia II on max settings.
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2011-gaming-graphics-charts/Metro-2033-Enthusiast,2664.html

Here's the complete list of charts you can check out to compare different cards.
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2011-gaming-graphics-charts/benchmarks,123.html
 
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