Who would you build a computer through?

JK29

JK29

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I am looking to buy a new desktop computer to satisfy my casual gaming and personal needs. I built a computer back in highschool for gaming and it's still running now (8 years.) However, I don't feel like I have the technical expertise to build my own now.

I have about 1000-1500 bucks to spend. My main concern is long reliable life and good solid performance. I really don't want over heating to be an issue... I have that problem before.

Some key features I am looking for are:
A SSD of at least 100GB
A quad core INtel Processor around 2.9-3.3ghz range
Would like an ASUS moterboard
Around 8GB of RAM
A Video card that can run good quality games at high graphics (Preferably NVIDIA)

My question is:

If you were me, where would you go to get a computer like this custom built?

Origin?
iBuypower?
cyberpowerpc?

Also if you think that my "features" are unnecessary or overrated. Please let me know!

I would also love any suggestions or suggested builds yall could throw my way!

Thanks,
JK
 
Why don't you feel like you're not technically able? Its just a couple of connections. Hardest part is applying the thermal paste, I would say. You just need to get the right parts down. Might as well so it yourself and not pay extra. There's a good guide on this site to get you started.
 
claptonman said:
Why don't you feel like you're not technically able? Its just a couple of connections. Hardest part is applying the thermal paste, I would say. You just need to get the right parts down. Might as well so it yourself and not pay extra. There's a good guide on this site to get you started.
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I guess some my main issues with building it my self regard not knowing comparability problems, or "fine tuning" issues.

You may be right though. I'm sure yall get this stuff all the time, and you know your stuff. I'll have to look into building it my own. I'll make sure to read the stickies on this forum.

Another thing that worries me with building my own is if I get faulty components... I wouldn't know where to start when it comes with troubleshooting.

JK
 
Yeah, we'll be able to help you with all of that. And if you get a faulty product, just send it back to newegg and they'll send a replacement.
 
Well guys, I may just take you up on this. I went on newegg and threw some things together ;). How wrong is this? Any suggestions on different components?

Mother Board: ASUS P8Z68-V
Processor: Intel 15 2500K 3.3 Quad Core
RAM: G.Skill 2x4GB (8GB) DDR3
Power Supply: Cooler Master 600W
Video Card: ASUS NVIDIA Geforece GTX 560 (Fermi) 1GB
SSD: Crucial 64GB
HD: Samsung 1TB 7200RPM
Case: Antec Three Hundred
OS: W7 Home

Total: 975 including shipping


Mother Board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131781
Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.710381
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.710381
Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121446
SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441
HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Questions:
  1. Are these components compatable?
  2. Is 600W a big enough power supply
  3. Is a 64GB SSD large enough? (will be used for installing OS and most programs)
  4. Is this configuration substantial enough to run the current games on the market?
  5. Where do yall get that thermal goop? Is it necessary?

Thank Yall so much for input,
JK
 
Don't get a Cooler Master PSU. Get Corsair, Antec, PC Power and Cooling, and a few others.
 
JK29 said:
Questions:
  1. Are these components compatable?
  2. Is 600W a big enough power supply
  3. Is a 64GB SSD large enough? (will be used for installing OS and most programs)
  4. Is this configuration substantial enough to run the current games on the market?
  5. Where do yall get that thermal goop? Is it necessary?

Thank Yall so much for input,
JK
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1, im not completely sure bu someone here will know
2, probably
3, for the OS and only a couple of your most used games and programs, if you want a lot of programs on it hen go bigger.
4, it will run them, but if you want to max things out now and for a couple years your going to have to spend a bit more
5, as far as i know you do need it, and its on newegg aswell
 
+1 for the PSU change.

I would look for a motherboard that has at least x8 x8 SLI. x16 x4 is not the best if you ever run a multi card setup

The 560 TI is good for sure but I would look into the 2gb version.

EDIT: 64gb SSD is enough for the OS. It will fit some programs but that depends on how much you want to load on it. Regular programs will be fine (Antivirus, Maybe MS Office) but I would not load games here.
 
also don't get the 300 case, cable management (you put the cables threw a hole around the back and out where the slot is for neatness and airflow) sucks, look at the rosewill destroyer and there are a good number of others for a similar price that are great, but i can't think of another off the top of my head.
 
I really appreciate everyone's replys!!!

Changes:

PSU: CORSAIR Professional Series HX650 (CMPSU-650HX) 650W
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600

PSU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139012
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231445

Additions:

Monitor: HP DEBRANDED TSS-20S31 Black 20" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 1000:1
Cheap Keyboard: LITE-ON SK-1688U/B Black 104 Normal Keys USB Wired
Thermal Paste: MASSCOOL Fanner-420 Thermal Grease

Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824228019
Cheap Keyboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823107128
Thermal Paste:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100301

salvage-this said:
+1 for the PSU change.

I would look for a motherboard that has at least x8 x8 SLI. x16 x4 is not the best if you ever run a multi card setup

The 560 TI is good for sure but I would look into the 2gb version.

EDIT: 64gb SSD is enough for the OS. It will fit some programs but that depends on how much you want to load on it. Regular programs will be fine (Antivirus, Maybe MS Office) but I would not load games here.
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Could you elaborate on the motherboard critique? I have a rudimentary understanding at best. When you say multi card you are talking about Video cards?

Thanks,
JK
 
claptonman said:
Why don't you feel like you're not technically able? Its just a couple of connections. Hardest part is applying the thermal paste, I would say. You just need to get the right parts down. Might as well so it yourself and not pay extra. There's a good guide on this site to get you started.
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Nah, the hardest part is hooking all the LEDs to the motherboard. Six different wires on six different connections can get confusing.
 
jonnyp11 said:
also don't get the 300 case, cable management (you put the cables threw a hole around the back and out where the slot is for neatness and airflow) sucks, look at the rosewill destroyer and there are a good number of others for a similar price that are great, but i can't think of another off the top of my head.
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Thanks man, I'll make the change to the destroyer.
 
JK29 said:
I really appreciate everyone's replys!!!

Monitor: HP DEBRANDED TSS-20S31 Black 20" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 1000:1
Cheap Keyboard: LITE-ON SK-1688U/B Black 104 Normal Keys USB Wired
Thermal Paste: MASSCOOL Fanner-420 Thermal Grease
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Don't get a refurbished monitor. Take a look at the below monitor. It is what I have owned for over a year and I love it:

Hewlett Packard S2031 Black 20 inch 5 millisecond Widescreen LCD Monitor - $149
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824176161

The thermal paste and keyboard are fine.
 
JK29 said:
Well guys, I may just take you up on this. I went on newegg and threw some things together ;). How wrong is this? Any suggestions on different components?

Mother Board: ASUS P8Z68-V
Processor: Intel 15 2500K 3.3 Quad Core
RAM: G.Skill 2x4GB (8GB) DDR3
Power Supply: Cooler Master 600W
Video Card: ASUS NVIDIA Geforece GTX 560 (Fermi) 1GB
SSD: Crucial 64GB
HD: Samsung 1TB 7200RPM
Case: Antec Three Hundred
OS: W7 Home

Total: 975 including shipping


Mother Board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131781
Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.710381
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.710381
Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121446
SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441
HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986


Questions:
  1. Are these components compatable?
  2. Is 600W a big enough power supply
  3. Is a 64GB SSD large enough? (will be used for installing OS and most programs)
  4. Is this configuration substantial enough to run the current games on the market?
  5. Where do yall get that thermal goop? Is it necessary?
Thank Yall so much for input,
JK
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Motherboard. 8x/8x in crossfire or SLI. 30 bucks more. but well worth it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128494
Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231445
Power supply. 85 after rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207015
or 70 bucks after rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049
case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112322
 
hey, which would be faster, stock or the 1600 w/ 8-8-8-24 like you said, pretty sure it is supported by his mobo.
 
jonnyp11 said:
hey, which would be faster, stock or the 1600 w/ 8-8-8-24 like you said, pretty sure it is supported by his mobo.
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I would probably go with the memory in your link. Pretty good voltage for 1866 with 1.5V. I would leave it at 1866, bump the voltage to 1.6 or 1.65V and see what kind of timing you could get at 1866.
 
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