Gaming Rig Help!

[fatherboard]

So I need some advice on a gaming pc I might possibly build (first time). I've amassed a list of components that I've found that could be used in this build. However, I'm really stuck as to what components are good for their price. I want to build a machine that is around 1000-1100 dollars but at the moment this build is too pricy :(. Any help would be much appreciated. 

Here are the components:

Processor: Intel CPU Core i7 3770 3.4GHz 8M LGA 1155 Ivy Bridge 

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i7-3770-Quad-Core-Processor/dp/B007SZ0EHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719220&sr=8-1&keywords=i7+3770

$274.99

 

Motherboard: ASUSTek Intel Socket 1155 DDR3 ATX Motherboard P8Z77-V PRO 

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-P8Z77-V-PRO-Intel-Motherboard/dp/B007G51UV0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719394&sr=8-1&keywords=p8z77-v+pro

$193.99

 

Case: Corsair Carbide 500R 

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-Series-Computer-CC-9011012-WW/dp/B005E983JW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719474&sr=8-1&keywords=Corsair+Carbide+500R

$116.97

 

RAM: Corsair Vengeance

DDR3 1600MHz 12GB 3x240 DIMM Unbuffered

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ12GX3M3A1600C9/dp/B004CRSM4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719546&sr=8-1&keywords=Corsair+Vengeance+12GB

$122.37

 

Graphics Card: ASUSTek NVIDIA GeForce GTX670 2GB

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-GeForce-GTX-670-DC2-2GD5-GTX670-DC2-2GD5/dp/B0081IFO2C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719621&sr=8-5&keywords=gtx670

$324.99

 

Hard Drive: Seagate 3.5inch 2.0TB 7200rpm 64MB 

http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST2000DM001/dp/B005T3GRN2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719717&sr=8-1&keywords=seagate+2tb+sata+3

$94.22

 

Optical Drive: ASUS Optical Drive

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-24xDVD-RW-Serial-Internal-DRW-24B1ST/dp/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719811&sr=8-1&keywords=OPtical+Drive

$21.99

 

PSU: Corsair HASWELL HX650 

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Professional-Series-HX650-Modular/dp/B0090I9VX0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719890&sr=8-1&keywords=Corsair+HX650

$119.99

 

 

Note: 

Currently I own a DELL XPS 8300 with 12GB RAM, i7 2600, GTX 560Ti. 

I want a new gaming orientated PC which must have 12GB of RAM, a GTX670 or other video card with identical or better performance (given it's  the same price). I don't mind about the other components. Only they must be an improvement to my machine now. 

 

Thanks In Advance,

Fatherboard

 

[WoodenMarker]

Your current rig is fine. Just upgrade your gpu and/or get a ssd. Changing your cpu, mobo, and ram will give you very little gaming performance gain.

What are the specs of your current rig?

 

Something like a 7970 would be a good upgrade.

[Kirihuna]

Why do you need 12GB of RAM? 8 will do fine for games.

 

Just throw in a better graphics card. Your CPU isn't really that outdated.

[CoolBeans]

The only things I would change are the CPU to a haswell 4670K or if you are on a budget a AMD 8350 would do just as well (change the motherboard if you are changing to this), the GPU to something like a 7970 or a 770 and the RAM 8GB of RAM is more than enough otherwise looks good.

[fatherboard]

Thanks for the quick reply,

My current rig:

Dell XPS 8300

Intel Core i7-2600 CPU @ 3.4GHz (8CPUs)

12GB RAM

Nvidia GeForce GTX 560Ti

460W PSU

 

BTW

1. Should I upgrade case+cooling because my PC tends to get really hot

2. What GPU do you recommend? 

[WoodenMarker]

Thanks for the quick reply,

My current rig:

Dell XPS 8300

Intel Core i7-2600 CPU @ 3.4GHz (8CPUs)

12GB RAM

Nvidia GeForce GTX 560Ti

460W PSU

BTW

1. Should I upgrade case+cooling because my PC tends to get really hot

2. What GPU do you recommend? 

What about your storage? Do you have enough?

 

I'd probably recommend something like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1sUnW

It should be able to max out almost everything at 1080p.

[fatherboard]

What about your storage? Do you have enough?

 

I'd probably recommend something like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1sUnW

It should be able to max out almost everything at 1080p.

Storage isn't that big of an issue. An SSD would be a welcome addition though. I was wondering, is it viable to make the transition from a Nvidia GeForce GTX560Ti to a Sapphire Radeon HD 7970?

[WoodenMarker]

Storage isn't that big of an issue. An SSD would be a welcome addition though. I was wondering, is it viable to make the transition from a Nvidia GeForce GTX560Ti to a Sapphire Radeon HD 7970?

Yes. Just uninstall the old nvidia drivers and install the new ones.

If you're talking about performance, it would be a significant increase.

 

Fyi, I sort of just picked the case on a whim. Is there anything you're looking for in a case?

[fatherboard]

Yes. Just uninstall the old nvidia drivers and install the new ones.

If you're talking about performance, it would be a significant increase.

How much would the CPU cooler affect performance?

[CoolBeans]

How much would the CPU cooler affect performance?

None because you cannot overclock your CPU but it could make it quieter.

[WoodenMarker]

None because you cannot overclock your CPU but it could make it quieter.

Pretty much this^

Since you're not overclocking, the large fan can move slowly, be very quiet, and still provide lots of ample cooling..

[fatherboard]

Rightio thanks guys. Much appreciated. 

[CoolBeans]

Storage isn't that big of an issue. An SSD would be a welcome addition though. I was wondering, is it viable to make the transition from a Nvidia GeForce GTX560Ti to a Sapphire Radeon HD 7970?

Another option is 7990 which will offer about 60% more performance depending on the game

[WoodenMarker]

Another option is 7990 which will offer about 60% more performance depending on the game

Overkill considering a single 7970 already maxes out almost everything at 1080p.

I don't think the OP is dying to game maxed out on a 1440p display anyway.

[DiamondFX]

So I need some advice on a gaming pc I might possibly build (first time). I've amassed a list of components that I've found that could be used in this build. However, I'm really stuck as to what components are good for their price. I want to build a machine that is around 1000-1100 dollars but at the moment this build is too pricy :(. Any help would be much appreciated. 

Here are the components:

Processor: Intel CPU Core i7 3770 3.4GHz 8M LGA 1155 Ivy Bridge 

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i7-3770-Quad-Core-Processor/dp/B007SZ0EHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719220&sr=8-1&keywords=i7+3770

$274.99

 

Motherboard: ASUSTek Intel Socket 1155 DDR3 ATX Motherboard P8Z77-V PRO 

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-P8Z77-V-PRO-Intel-Motherboard/dp/B007G51UV0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719394&sr=8-1&keywords=p8z77-v+pro

$193.99

 

Case: Corsair Carbide 500R 

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-Series-Computer-CC-9011012-WW/dp/B005E983JW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719474&sr=8-1&keywords=Corsair+Carbide+500R

$116.97

 

RAM: Corsair Vengeance

DDR3 1600MHz 12GB 3x240 DIMM Unbuffered

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ12GX3M3A1600C9/dp/B004CRSM4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719546&sr=8-1&keywords=Corsair+Vengeance+12GB

$122.37

 

Graphics Card: ASUSTek NVIDIA GeForce GTX670 2GB

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-GeForce-GTX-670-DC2-2GD5-GTX670-DC2-2GD5/dp/B0081IFO2C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719621&sr=8-5&keywords=gtx670

$324.99

 

Hard Drive: Seagate 3.5inch 2.0TB 7200rpm 64MB 

http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST2000DM001/dp/B005T3GRN2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719717&sr=8-1&keywords=seagate+2tb+sata+3

$94.22

 

Optical Drive: ASUS Optical Drive

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-24xDVD-RW-Serial-Internal-DRW-24B1ST/dp/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719811&sr=8-1&keywords=OPtical+Drive

$21.99

 

PSU: Corsair HASWELL HX650 

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Professional-Series-HX650-Modular/dp/B0090I9VX0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376719890&sr=8-1&keywords=Corsair+HX650

$119.99

 

 

Note: 

Currently I own a DELL XPS 8300 with 12GB RAM, i7 2600, GTX 560Ti. 

I want a new gaming orientated PC which must have 12GB of RAM, a GTX670 or other video card with identical or better performance (given it's  the same price). I don't mind about the other components. Only they must be an improvement to my machine now. 

 

Thanks In Advance,

Fatherboard

 

Upgrade the GPU and add an SSD you're good to go. i7-2600 is still a good processor. 600/650W psu will also be required. Do you have an aftermarket cpu cooler? 

[fatherboard]

Upgrade the GPU and add an SSD you're good to go. i7-2600 is still a good processor. 600/650W psu will also be required. Do you have an aftermarket cpu cooler? 

Roger that. No I don't have one. I'll get one as well.

[fatherboard]

Yes. Just uninstall the old nvidia drivers and install the new ones.

If you're talking about performance, it would be a significant increase.

 

Fyi, I sort of just picked the case on a whim. Is there anything you're looking for in a case?

For a case I wanted something that would be well ventilated, dark in colour (not white :P), preferably with a transparent side panel, and possibly lighting. 

[WoodenMarker]

For a case I wanted something that would be well ventilated, dark in colour (not white :P), preferably with a transparent side panel, and possibly lighting. 

You don't get much more ventilation that this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-t410e001

If you want lighting, look at some Bitfenix Alchemy Strips and/or Bitfenix Spectres. Get the case first though before thinking about getting lights/fans to see how you like the look.

[fatherboard]

You don't get much more ventilation that this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-t410e001

If you want lighting, look at some Bitfenix Alchemy Strips and/or Bitfenix Spectres. Get the case first though before thinking about getting lights/fans to see how you like the look.

Thanks man