First time builder wanting a bang for his buck.

[MikeyyMC]

Hey everyone! 

 

I really need help with building my computer. I want to be able to livestream full time, record, as well as play some PC games here and there. I know i want to make it water cooled so I don't have any over heating for it. I really want to start building and making videos so i really want the best computer i can make with the lowest price possible!

 

The parts i have so far, Without the case have added up to $1029 USD. Thats just on Amazon, but I'm convinced you guys can help me find the best parts possible for a lower price. I'm only a part time worker and a full time student,so this will be a more summer time goal. 

My wishlist: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1WPSEN35A4NYY/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_o?

 

I hope you guys can help lower the price a little as well as help me find a good case and good parts!

 

Thanks guys! 

MikeyyMC

[bchampion96]

This is not a build log. Please post in the relevant section next time.

[TheNinjaNextDor]

Don't watercool for 1K. And you don't have any blocks in there and an H100i. I smell troll?

 

omg 999 posts!

[crashdown287]

You don't need an h100i and custom loop material. I don't even know if there is a water block for your selected gpu. Also you probably don't need the after market thermal paste

[Guest]

For a first time builder, I wouldn't recommend watercooling. Also, I would get two 4 gig sticks of RAM instead of one 8 gig stick for slightly better performance.

[mightytech]

Ok,For cases what do you want to do with it? What features do you want? Anything you've had your eye on?

Also I see you have a H100i and a Reservoir and pump,You really don't need the res and pump for this build.save the custom watercooling for later when you have money for a better GPU and then WC the CPU and GPU.

[ViruZ_HUN]

Don't watercool for 1K. And you don't have any blocks in there and an H100i. I smell troll?

 

omg 999 posts!

Haha, time to DIE SOFT!

[ViruZ_HUN]

This is not a build log. Please post in the relevant section next time.

Take it EAZY WITH HIM , HE IS NEW, HE MAY BE SCARED!

 

 

 

 

Hey everyone! 

 

I really need help with building my computer. I want to be able to livestream full time, record, as well as play some PC games here and there. I know i want to make it water cooled so I don't have any over heating for it. I really want to start building and making videos so i really want the best computer i can make with the lowest price possible!

 

The parts i have so far, Without the case have added up to $1029 USD. Thats just on Amazon, but I'm convinced you guys can help me find the best parts possible for a lower price. I'm only a part time worker and a full time student,so this will be a more summer time goal. 

My wishlist: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1WPSEN35A4NYY/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_o?

 

I hope you guys can help lower the price a little as well as help me find a good case and good parts!

 

Thanks guys! 

MikeyyMC

WELCOME TO LLT FORUMS!, WE DONT BITE WE EAT YOU:)

[austin541]

also get a 2gb 7850, 1gb will bottleneck 

[acidydragon]

I'll build something with more recommended specs (IMO)

 

Since you were looking at around a grand before, here's my new set up.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($171.93 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($97.16 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory:  G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($65.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Microcenter) 

Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1038.07

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-02 14:52 EST-0500)

 

@MikeyyMC

[MikeyyMC]

Ok,For cases what do you want to do with it? What features do you want? Anything you've had your eye on?

Also I see you have a H100i and a Reservoir and pump,You really don't need the res and pump for this build.save the custom watercooling for later when you have money for a better GPU and then WC the CPU and GPU.

So dont go for water cooling until i want to upgrade? and i was looking at a Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 Full tower case but I'm not sure if i should get that case or something else.

[MikeyyMC]

 

I'll build something with more recommended specs (IMO)

 

Since you were looking at around a grand before, here's my new set up.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($171.93 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($97.16 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory:  G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($65.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Microcenter) 

Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1038.07

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-02 14:52 EST-0500)

 

@MikeyyMC

 

I'll definitely look into this! thank you so much!

[acidydragon]

I'll definitely look into this! thank you so much!

I'll explain differences for you too!

CPU: the 8320 vs 8350 are nearly the exact same, and 30-50 bucks cheaper.

Motherboard: Cheap, and well known and reviewed board.

Memory: Faster, and not super pricey

Storage: SSD, HDD... Will work great

Video Card: 770 is an AWESOME card, this one is by EVGA whom I love, and they also have great coolers and customer support.

Case: Well regarded, and loved case on this forum.

PSU: Modular, 80+ Bronze, and plenty of Watts.

[mightytech]

So dont go for water cooling until i want to upgrade? and i was looking at a Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 Full tower case but I'm not sure if i should get that case or something else.

Well right now,with those parts, its not worth custom watercooling because its so expensive. I'd get a h100i though. And remember,anytime you're looking for a case,don't let someone tell you what you like,cause its all personal preference,now they can tell you what case has good features and stuff but if you don't like it don't get it.

[acidydragon]

Well right now,with those parts, its not worth custom watercooling because its so expensive. I'd get a h100i though. And remember,anytime you're looking for a case,don't let someone tell you what you like,cause its all personal preference,now they can tell you what case has good features and stuff but if you don't like it don't get it.

Agreed! Cases are a VERY personal matter, and we will give suggestions, but that one is more on you than anything. Just make sure your components will fit, and you should be golden.

[mightytech]

Also do you live near a microcenter? if you do then maybe pick up a 4670k CPU. Its on sale there for 180$ and its usually 240$

[MikeyyMC]

I'll explain differences for you too!

CPU: the 8320 vs 8350 are nearly the exact same, and 30-50 bucks cheaper.

Motherboard: Cheap, and well known and reviewed board.

Memory: Faster, and not super pricey

Storage: SSD, HDD... Will work great

Video Card: 770 is an AWESOME card, this one is by EVGA whom I love, and they also have great coolers and customer support.

Case: Well regarded, and loved case on this forum.

PSU: Modular, 80+ Bronze, and plenty of Watts.

I saw the video card price and i was like WOAH. but ill take your word!

[MikeyyMC]

Also do you live near a microcenter? if you do then maybe pick up a 4670k CPU. Its on sale there for 180$ and its usually 240$

There is a microcenter a couple miles away, so I'll probably get some help from them as well!

[mightytech]

I saw the video card price and i was like WOAH. but ill take your word!

Trust me. ITS WORTH IT! i have one myself and its great. I had a 7850 1GB before it and its much better.

[mightytech]

There is a microcenter a couple miles away, so I'll probably get some help from them as well!

Sweet cause thats a steal on that processor. I'm looking into getting one myself. May I ask what games you play? And will you use your PC for anything like video editing? The AMD CPU's are becoming a bit more relevant because more cores,and games are starting to take advantage of more threads, but the Intel still steels the High end market. So I would look into the 4670k.

[MikeyyMC]

Sweet cause thats a steal on that processor. I'm looking into getting one myself. May I ask what games you play? And will you use your PC for anything like video editing? The AMD CPU's are becoming a bit more relevant because more cores,and games are starting to take advantage of more threads, but the Intel still steels the High end market. So I would look into the 4670k.

I will be editing a lot! I want to start playing counter strike GO, as well as garrys mod, and ESO. I play mostly console, but like i said i want to start streaming full time.

[mightytech]

I will be editing a lot! I want to start playing counter strike GO, as well as garrys mod, and ESO. I play mostly console, but like i said i want to start streaming full time.

Then you should really look into the intel! They have more powerful cores and do editing and stuff real well. The AMD's are good price to performance CPU's but at the intel's price right now their price to performance is better.Also for ESO i can just about get 60 FPS when recording so you may want that GTX 770.

[CJPowell27]

I wouldn't recommend liquid cooling for a first timer.  That being said, I made a build that is a lot stronger for only about $40 bucks mor

e http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32UyG the WD Black really diminishes the need for an SSD I have one and I boot up in 7 seconds and my game load times are nearly non-existent 

The H440 has a ton of room if, in the future, you want to liquid cool.

The combo discount with this CPU and Motherboard is crazy $77 off.

[acidydragon]

There is a microcenter a couple miles away, so I'll probably get some help from them as well!

I wouldn't necessarily get help from them, but get parts from there instead. (If it's anything like TigerDirect's help)

[MikeyyMC]

I wouldn't necessarily get help from them, but get parts from there instead. (If it's anything like TigerDirect's help)

Yeah i have a tiger direct warehouse about 10 mins away from my house, they have great parts and great deals, however the help isnt the best.