Posted July 24, 2014 Hi, My friend has asked me to make a gaming desktop for him, but I have never made a one within his budget. I would like some help with picking parts. The parts do not need to include a headset, keyboard, monitor, or mouse. I appreciate the help. In US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 24, 2014 location do you need OS? Budget? Uses? Currency? Location? Operating System? Peripherals? Monitor? Use PCPartPicker wherever possible. Quote whom you're replying to, and set option to follow your topics. Or Else we can't see your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 24, 2014 Author Yes. He would like windows 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 24, 2014 Yes. He would like windows 7. he in the US right? Budget? Uses? Currency? Location? Operating System? Peripherals? Monitor? Use PCPartPicker wherever possible. Quote whom you're replying to, and set option to follow your topics. Or Else we can't see your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 24, 2014 Fill out this first please, it will help us 1. Budget & LocationYou may have listed a heap of parts that all add up to your preferred budget but it is easier if you just list the total amount you'd like to spend and the currency as well as if you'd consider going above that budget for more performance. We need the location as well because $US are different to $AUD and $CAD ect.2. AimWhat is the system going to be used for? Web browsing, 3D work? Different systems need different levels of performance - a computer based for web browsing and office use won't handle heavy graphic design and video editing and a proper video editing system isn't good for gaming. If your aim is for gaming, please list what sort of gaming. In the same way that different usage types need different systems, you'll need a lot more power to run Far Cry 3 or Crysis 2 than you would Minecraft.3. MonitorsHow many monitors do you plan on running? Do you plan on moving to more monitors in the future? What resolution are they at too?4. PeripheralsDo you also need to purchase peripherals such as keyboards and mice as well as monitors ect. Also please tell us if you'll need an OS such as Windows.5. Why are you upgrading?We ask this because you may see upgrading as the only path to solve an issue but things such as driver updates, reconfiguration or cleaning can boost performance without spending a cent. My Rig PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksYPrice breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksY/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($379.00 @ shopRBC) CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ NCIX) Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.83 @ DirectCanada) Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Memory Express) Storage: Kingston Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.34 @ DirectCanada) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.95 @ Vuugo) Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.98 @ Newegg Canada) Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.98 @ Newegg Canada) Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.99 @ NCIX) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($116.00 @ shopRBC) Case Fan: Cougar Turbine 120 (4-Pack) 60.4 CFM 120mm Fans ($23.99 @ NCIX) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($114.99 @ NCIX) Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($76.99 @ Amazon Canada) Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) Total: $2074.22 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-10 15:33 EDT-0400Build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/303263-the-dell-from-hell/#entry4121100 Phone Compassion Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EN6s426gyxqPloIqT4wQ7Y7yovkkQy_5B3djVN-N-R8/edit#gid=0 Gta V Pc Online Crew http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/344773-unofficial-linus-tech-tips-gta-v-crew-pc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 24, 2014 Author he in the US right? Yes it says so near the bottom of the first post. Sorry if I put it in a bad place. Fill out this first please, it will help us 1. Budget & Location You may have listed a heap of parts that all add up to your preferred budget but it is easier if you just list the total amount you'd like to spend and the currency as well as if you'd consider going above that budget for more performance. We need the location as well because $US are different to $AUD and $CAD ect. 2. Aim What is the system going to be used for? Web browsing, 3D work? Different systems need different levels of performance - a computer based for web browsing and office use won't handle heavy graphic design and video editing and a proper video editing system isn't good for gaming. If your aim is for gaming, please list what sort of gaming. In the same way that different usage types need different systems, you'll need a lot more power to run Far Cry 3 or Crysis 2 than you would Minecraft. 3. Monitors How many monitors do you plan on running? Do you plan on moving to more monitors in the future? What resolution are they at too? 4. Peripherals Do you also need to purchase peripherals such as keyboards and mice as well as monitors ect. Also please tell us if you'll need an OS such as Windows. 5. Why are you upgrading? We ask this because you may see upgrading as the only path to solve an issue but things such as driver updates, reconfiguration or cleaning can boost performance without spending a cent. Most of this is already stated, but for the things that aren't: # of monitors = 1 Reason for upgrading: has been using his sister's laptop and needs his own rig Games like: LoL, CS:GO, L4D2, and others like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 24, 2014 Yes it says so near the bottom of the first post. Sorry if I put it in a bad place. Most of this is already stated, but for the things that aren't: # of monitors = 1 Reason for upgrading: has been using his sister's laptop and needs his own rig ok will get on a pc part picker link now My Rig PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksYPrice breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksY/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($379.00 @ shopRBC) CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ NCIX) Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.83 @ DirectCanada) Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Memory Express) Storage: Kingston Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.34 @ DirectCanada) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.95 @ Vuugo) Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.98 @ Newegg Canada) Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.98 @ Newegg Canada) Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.99 @ NCIX) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($116.00 @ shopRBC) Case Fan: Cougar Turbine 120 (4-Pack) 60.4 CFM 120mm Fans ($23.99 @ NCIX) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($114.99 @ NCIX) Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($76.99 @ Amazon Canada) Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) Total: $2074.22 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-10 15:33 EDT-0400Build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/303263-the-dell-from-hell/#entry4121100 Phone Compassion Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EN6s426gyxqPloIqT4wQ7Y7yovkkQy_5B3djVN-N-R8/edit#gid=0 Gta V Pc Online Crew http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/344773-unofficial-linus-tech-tips-gta-v-crew-pc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 24, 2014 PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.00 @ Amazon) Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($86.98 @ Newegg) Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($219.99 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg) Total: $663.91 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-24 00:10 EDT-0400 Get Windows 8.1 instead link in my sig Budget? Uses? Currency? Location? Operating System? Peripherals? Monitor? Use PCPartPicker wherever possible. Quote whom you're replying to, and set option to follow your topics. Or Else we can't see your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 24, 2014 change the mobo or or get the os from g2a to get it under budget PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($74.99 @ Newegg) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg) Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($224.99 @ NCIX US) Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Amazon) Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US) Total: $727.91 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-24 00:16 EDT-0400 My Rig PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksYPrice breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksY/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($379.00 @ shopRBC) CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ NCIX) Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.83 @ DirectCanada) Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Memory Express) Storage: Kingston Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.34 @ DirectCanada) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.95 @ Vuugo) Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.98 @ Newegg Canada) Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.98 @ Newegg Canada) Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.99 @ NCIX) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($116.00 @ shopRBC) Case Fan: Cougar Turbine 120 (4-Pack) 60.4 CFM 120mm Fans ($23.99 @ NCIX) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($114.99 @ NCIX) Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($76.99 @ Amazon Canada) Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) Total: $2074.22 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-10 15:33 EDT-0400Build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/303263-the-dell-from-hell/#entry4121100 Phone Compassion Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EN6s426gyxqPloIqT4wQ7Y7yovkkQy_5B3djVN-N-R8/edit#gid=0 Gta V Pc Online Crew http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/344773-unofficial-linus-tech-tips-gta-v-crew-pc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 24, 2014 Author Would a cheaper case also be an option to lower the cost of yours, Thebman? I will be considering both options. Thanks to both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 24, 2014 Would a cheaper case also be an option to lower the cost of yours, Thebman? I will be considering both options. Thanks to both of you. Yes it would but i dont know what cheap case you would like My Rig PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksYPrice breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksY/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($379.00 @ shopRBC) CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ NCIX) Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.83 @ DirectCanada) Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Memory Express) Storage: Kingston Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.34 @ DirectCanada) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.95 @ Vuugo) Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.98 @ Newegg Canada) Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.98 @ Newegg Canada) Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.99 @ NCIX) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($116.00 @ shopRBC) Case Fan: Cougar Turbine 120 (4-Pack) 60.4 CFM 120mm Fans ($23.99 @ NCIX) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($114.99 @ NCIX) Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($76.99 @ Amazon Canada) Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) Total: $2074.22 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-10 15:33 EDT-0400Build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/303263-the-dell-from-hell/#entry4121100 Phone Compassion Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EN6s426gyxqPloIqT4wQ7Y7yovkkQy_5B3djVN-N-R8/edit#gid=0 Gta V Pc Online Crew http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/344773-unofficial-linus-tech-tips-gta-v-crew-pc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 24, 2014 Author Yes it would but i dont know what cheap case you would like Any case would work as long as it can has decent air flow so it doesn't cause any overheating issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 24, 2014 Any case would work as long as it can has decent air flow so it doesn't cause any overheating issues. a core usb 3000 from fractal or a rosewell line m, those dont really have good cable mannagment though so it may be hard My Rig PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksYPrice breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksY/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($379.00 @ shopRBC) CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ NCIX) Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.83 @ DirectCanada) Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Memory Express) Storage: Kingston Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.34 @ DirectCanada) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.95 @ Vuugo) Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.98 @ Newegg Canada) Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.98 @ Newegg Canada) Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.99 @ NCIX) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($116.00 @ shopRBC) Case Fan: Cougar Turbine 120 (4-Pack) 60.4 CFM 120mm Fans ($23.99 @ NCIX) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($114.99 @ NCIX) Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($76.99 @ Amazon Canada) Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) Total: $2074.22 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-10 15:33 EDT-0400Build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/303263-the-dell-from-hell/#entry4121100 Phone Compassion Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EN6s426gyxqPloIqT4wQ7Y7yovkkQy_5B3djVN-N-R8/edit#gid=0 Gta V Pc Online Crew http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/344773-unofficial-linus-tech-tips-gta-v-crew-pc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 24, 2014 Also keep in mind that if you use my mobo thre wont be overclocking issues wgere as you wil have to monkey with the bios fo the other one My Rig PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksYPrice breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/kGNksY/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($379.00 @ shopRBC) CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ NCIX) Motherboard: MSI CSM-H87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.83 @ DirectCanada) Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Memory Express) Storage: Kingston Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.34 @ DirectCanada) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.95 @ Vuugo) Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.98 @ Newegg Canada) Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.98 @ Newegg Canada) Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.99 @ NCIX) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($116.00 @ shopRBC) Case Fan: Cougar Turbine 120 (4-Pack) 60.4 CFM 120mm Fans ($23.99 @ NCIX) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Monitor: HP 22xi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($187.11 @ Amazon Canada) Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($114.99 @ NCIX) Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($76.99 @ Amazon Canada) Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) Total: $2074.22 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-10 15:33 EDT-0400Build log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/303263-the-dell-from-hell/#entry4121100 Phone Compassion Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EN6s426gyxqPloIqT4wQ7Y7yovkkQy_5B3djVN-N-R8/edit#gid=0 Gta V Pc Online Crew http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/344773-unofficial-linus-tech-tips-gta-v-crew-pc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 24, 2014 Author K, thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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