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I'm looking to play the Everquest Next Landmark alpha/beta, and I need a rig that can play it. Here are the requirements: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/everquest-next-landmark-alpha-system-requirements-revealed/1100-6417346/

 

I've never built a computer before, but I want to learn how, so detailed explainations on why you pick one part would be appreciated. My budget is 800 for the absolute max, but I'd like it closer to 500 if that's possible, and I'm okay with used. I have a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and speakers, and I don't need the OS.

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I'm looking to play the Everquest Next Landmark alpha/beta, and I need a rig that can play it. Here are the requirements: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/everquest-next-landmark-alpha-system-requirements-revealed/1100-6417346/

 

I've never built a computer before, but I want to learn how, so detailed explainations on why you pick one part would be appreciated. My budget is 800 for the absolute max, but I'd like it closer to 500 if that's possible, and I'm okay with used. I have a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and speakers, and I don't need the OS.

Here PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 
CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($114.48 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Microcenter) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  Asus Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card  ($115.66 @ Newegg) 
Case:  Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $554.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-06 15:30 EST-0500)

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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I'm looking to play the Everquest Next Landmark alpha/beta, and I need a rig that can play it. Here are the requirements: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/everquest-next-landmark-alpha-system-requirements-revealed/1100-6417346/

 

I've never built a computer before, but I want to learn how, so detailed explainations on why you pick one part would be appreciated. My budget is 800 for the absolute max, but I'd like it closer to 500 if that's possible, and I'm okay with used. I have a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and speakers, and I don't need the OS.

 well, its hard to get prices on used stuff. where are you located?

G3258 - Sabertooth Mk. I - 560 Ti - 530 240GB - R4 - 750 G2

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Amazon) 


Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI(REV2.0) Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($122.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($66.99 @ Microcenter) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  Asus Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card  ($115.66 @ Newegg) 


Power Supply:  XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($16.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $680.55

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-06 16:05 EST-0500)

 

i thought this might be better.. intel grunt that being said once you have found parts you are set on buying you can check reputable sources for secondhand versions of it  to save some cash

Processor: Intel core i7 930 @3.6  Mobo: Asus P6TSE  GPU: EVGA GTX 680 SC  RAM:12 GB G-skill Ripjaws 2133@1333  SSD: Intel 335 240gb  HDD: Seagate 500gb


Monitors: 2x Samsung 245B  Keyboard: Blackwidow Ultimate   Mouse: Zowie EC1 Evo   Mousepad: Goliathus Alpha  Headphones: MMX300  Case: Antec DF-85

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Here PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 
CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($114.48 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Microcenter) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  Asus Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card  ($115.66 @ Newegg) 
Case:  Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $554.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-06 15:30 EST-0500)

 

Would something like this work for the power supply and case in that build? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Linkworld-LC313-11-ATX-Middle-Tower-PC-Case-With-500w-Power-Supply-/350648196720?pt=US_Computer_Cases&hash=item51a442de70

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probably not, generic 500W PSU, power supply is something you do NOT skimp on ever you want something can deliver the rated power whenever its needed, not deliver it for a few seconds then drop back to a lower rating

Processor: Intel core i7 930 @3.6  Mobo: Asus P6TSE  GPU: EVGA GTX 680 SC  RAM:12 GB G-skill Ripjaws 2133@1333  SSD: Intel 335 240gb  HDD: Seagate 500gb


Monitors: 2x Samsung 245B  Keyboard: Blackwidow Ultimate   Mouse: Zowie EC1 Evo   Mousepad: Goliathus Alpha  Headphones: MMX300  Case: Antec DF-85

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It would, I would NOT recomend it, CHEAP PSU=BAD! And thats kinda a cheap plastic case. I would just go with what i said, a very nice looking and very small case.

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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CPU:  AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($184.98 @ OutletPC) 


Motherboard:  ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($65.99 @ Newegg) 


Storage:  Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($122.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon R7 250 2GB Video Card  ($74.78 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Rosewill Line-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($38.99 @ Staples) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Microcenter) 

Total: $612.69

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-06 19:51 EST-0500)

 

Since you said you live near a Microcenter you can knock off $50 off this price since the A10-7850K is only $130 + tax and you get a free BF4 code which you can sell. 

Dual Graphics woo!

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CPU:  AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($184.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard:  ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($65.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($122.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon R7 250 2GB Video Card  ($74.78 @ Newegg) 
Case:  Rosewill Line-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($38.99 @ Staples) 
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Microcenter) 
Total: $612.69
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-06 19:51 EST-0500)
 
Since you said you live near a Microcenter you can knock off $50 off this price since the A10-7850K is only $130 + tax and you get a free BF4 code which you can sell. 
Dual Graphics woo!

 

Eh mine is better and cheaper.

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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you guys forget he wants to play Everquest Next and that uses forgelight a very CPU intensive engine than cannot use more than 4 threads 

Processor: Intel core i7 930 @3.6  Mobo: Asus P6TSE  GPU: EVGA GTX 680 SC  RAM:12 GB G-skill Ripjaws 2133@1333  SSD: Intel 335 240gb  HDD: Seagate 500gb


Monitors: 2x Samsung 245B  Keyboard: Blackwidow Ultimate   Mouse: Zowie EC1 Evo   Mousepad: Goliathus Alpha  Headphones: MMX300  Case: Antec DF-85

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory:  Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card:  XFX Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card  ($131.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.39 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:  Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($47.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $583.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 00:54 EST-0500)

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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My recommendations: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2PRbR

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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