"Gaming Computer"

[lutzy]

Hey guys I am new here and was wondering if someone could help me with a computer. I was thinking about building one, but I am not sure if I want to at the moment. But to get back on topic, I want a semi good gaming PC, but not for hardcore gaming. I just want something that could run World of Warcraft with high Fps on max settings. I have been looking on newegg and have seen some great deals (I think, dont know too much about computers) on some computers.

Here is a link for one computer I was looking at.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229284

Here is another.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227385

Here is the last.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227391

My budget is $800, but if I could build one just as good, or better for cheaper someone let me know. I want to save money. On my third link I saw the processor is not intel. I do not know the difference between intel and an Amd processor. But I have a intel i5 on the computer i am currently using.


So if someone could help me out that would be just great. I will really appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[kegomatix]

I bought my Dell back in November and I paid $850. Although I think they may have had some sort of deal going on... I know for sure I got a military discount.

It's an XPS and it has an i7 quad-core 3.4GHZ with 8GB of RAM and a Raedon 6670 HD 1GB DDR5 video card. 2TB of HD space and it came with a 22" LED monitor. And free shipping!

So far I have been able to run EVERYTHING on max settings. That ranges from WOW to Skyrim, Starcraft 2 MW3 and more..

 

[tech savvy]

do you need a monitor, and/or peripherals?

I can most definitely build you a better PC for $800, then want them PC's offer.

 

[jonnyp11]

the third would probably be the best gamer overall, but the processors of the other 2 are stronger. But the graphics of the third make it way better.

You could build on of those with a better mobo and psu (their psus suck) for the same, or for the 800 a better one.

 

[lutzy]

Hey guys I am very Interested in building one, if i can make it a lot better. I just need someone to help me out with parts, I am a newbie and have been watching a couple different videos on people building computers. I just need to know, what the best bang for the buck is.

 

[FuryRosewood]

Suggestions:

CPU: Intel, socket 1155
Mobo: Asus or Gigabyte, socket 1155
DDR3 1333 or 1600 ram, 8 gig, at least, 16 if you can swing 40 more bucks (seriously if you cant save and do slightly later)
PSU: Corsair or Silversonic are good choices
HDD: Pretty much any of the lot will be ok, look at a SSD possibly too, OCZ is a excellent choice
VGA: I suggest nvidia here, just due to drivers, ASUS, EVGA or Zotac could be good there. Zotac and EVGA have limited lifetime warranties as long as you register the card.
Case: I suggest the antec 302 for a good solid all arounder, or if you want more, can go for the 1100, which is good features wise as well
DVD: Any dvd drive will do fine...just pick one with free shipping
I myself perfer win7 profession, only for reason of higher memory allocation, home premium can only take 16, tho with these boards that would be fine too.

 

[fire r a g e]

For PSU, XFX and Seasonic are the best. Corsair sometimes uses low-quality parts whereas XFX and Seasonic are guaranteed to be excellent units.

 

[FuryRosewood]

xfx is just a rebranding as far as i know...i havent had issues as long as you stick with the TX or HX series...

 

[jonnyp11]

For PSU, XFX and Seasonic are the best. Corsair sometimes uses low-quality parts whereas XFX and Seasonic are guaranteed to be excellent units.

That would be their builder series which is made to be an affordable yet reliable one, so they wouldn't be the highest quality.

Corsair, Antec, XFX, Silverstone, Seasonic, NZXT, and PC Power & Cooling are the brands to get.

For the GPU, Gigabyte, Sapphire, EVGA, MSI, ASUS, and a few others are very popular.

 

[spirit]

My suggestions for you lutzy:

CPU Core i5 2500K (i3 2120 or i5 2400 if on budget)
Mobo ASUS P8Z68-V GEN3 or Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 (pick either, both good boards)
RAM G.Skill RipJawsX 1600MHz 8- or 16GB or Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz 8- or 16GB (pick either, both good choices)
PSU Corsair TX650
HDD Western Digital, Samsung or Seagate are all good. Go for the fastest spindle speed, 7200 RPM minimum
SSD Crucial M4 128GB or 256GB (if your budget allows) - the M4 is really stable, had mine for half a year no stability issues whatsoever. Heard about bad controllers on the Corsair drives. OCZ appears to be good.
GPU Radeon 6870 (if on budget), GeForce GTX 560 Ti if you can afford one, or a 560 Ti 448 Core
Case Antec 302 or Antec 1100, or the Lian Li PC-K62
DVD Samsung Blu-Ray ROM drive if you can afford it, otherwise go for any DVD-RW drive so long as it's SATA
OS Windows 7 Home Premium is fine so long as you don't need to connect to domains, otherwise, Professional or Ultimate. I like Pro.

 

[claptonman]

Heard about bad controllers on the Corsair drives.

I've had two corsair SSDs with no issues and they're fantastic. Super fast.

 

[spirit]

I've had two corsair SSDs with no issues and they're fantastic. Super fast.

Yes they are very fast but many had to be recalled just under a year ago because of bad controllers. Hopefully Corsair have fixed this issue now with updated firmware.

 

[Benny Boy]

^ Overkill and over budget.

I want a semi good gaming PC, but not for hardcore gaming. I just want something that could run World of Warcraft with high Fps on max settings.
My budget is $800, I want to save money.

For WOW and such, and fast general computing:
Some options for platform(cpu + motherboard) to build on.
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductCombos.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727&SubCategory=343&SortField=0&PageSize=10&page=1

AMD FX-4100 Zambezi 3.6GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor FD4100WMGUSBX

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductCombos.aspx?Item=N82E16819103996&SubCategory=343&SortField=0&PageSize=10&page=1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductCombos.aspx?Item=N82E16819103911&SubCategory=343&SortField=0&PageSize=10&page=1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007625%20600138080%20600013659%20600009016&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&CompareItemList=22%7C13%2D128%2D519%5E13%2D128%2D519%2DTS%2C13%2D157%2D262%5E13%2D157%2D262%2DTS%2C13%2D131%2D757%5E13%2D131%2D757%2DTS
　
Intel Core i3-2120 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I32120

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductCombos.aspx?


Item=N82E16819115077&SubCategory=343&SortField=0&PageSize=10&page=1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007627%20600093976%20600158412%20600009016&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&CompareItemList=280%7C13%2D128%2D519%5E13%2D128%2D519%2DTS%2C13%2D131%2D773%5E13%2D131%2D773%2DTS%2C13%2D157%2D250R%5E13%2D157%2D250%2DZ01

6850/460 superclocked or bigger,, will also fit the budget.
8gb DDR3 1600 or higher depending on price.
Aftermarket HSF.
Quality 550-600w ps for single gpu.

The ssd at the end if there's room in the budget because you don't have to have it right now. Can be an upgrade. Or if you need to go up to get it, it's worth it. The m4 is a good drive. It has slower specs and a shorter lifespan than say ,the Corsair Force GT , Patriot Pyro, and Muskin Chronos or Chronos Deluxe(high density flash). I wouldn't be afraid of any of those. 60gb is enough.