Need some help

[Migler]

I have a 1300 budget and I am torn between getting a laptop or building a PC. I like the Asus ROG STRIX GL753VE but is it worth the money? Also this seems like a terrible time to build a PC due to the crazy GPU prices, any build suggestions with in my budget?

 

[Migler]

1 minute ago, charrst said:

A desktop will give you more performance for your money, but a laptop will give you portability. Do you already have a desktop, or would we need to include the cost of a keyboard, mouse, and monitor?

I don't currently have a desktop, I'd need to purchase a keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

[zzzzzzzhhh]

I can fit a full 1440p gaming setup in that budget, can you do that with a laptop? No.

[Migler]

Just now, Vespertine said:

I can fit a full 1440p gaming setup in that budget, can you do that with a laptop? No.

Does that include a monitor, keyboard, and mouse? If so can I get a pcpartpicker link?

[zzzzzzzhhh]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($197.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($83.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($124.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY - CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ Best Buy) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: EVGA - 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC - U2879VF 28.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor  ($299.99 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Redragon - K552 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($32.99 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Redragon - Centrophorus M601 Wired Optical Mouse  ($12.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $957.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-05 19:07 EDT-0400

 

The money left can go towards a GPU, look on craigslist for GPUs, but the only cards you should get for a monitor like this is the R9 FURY/X, GTX 980 Ti and GTX 1070, they are all great cards at 4K, you just need to turn the settings a little down to get that 60fps but still keep amazing visuals.

[Migler]

21 minutes ago, Vespertine said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($197.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($83.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($124.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY - CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ Best Buy) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: EVGA - 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC - U2879VF 28.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor  ($299.99 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Redragon - K552 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($32.99 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Redragon - Centrophorus M601 Wired Optical Mouse  ($12.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $957.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-05 19:07 EDT-0400

 

The money left can go towards a GPU, look on craigslist for GPUs, but the only cards you should get for a monitor like this is the R9 FURY/X, GTX 980 Ti and GTX 1070, they are all great cards at 4K, you just need to turn the settings a little down to get that 60fps but still keep amazing visuals.

GPU's are around 500 dollars even used on craigslist, anyway we can just make it a 1080p build? thanks for all your help so far!

[zzzzzzzhhh]

4 minutes ago, Migler said:

GPU's are around 500 dollars even used on craigslist, anyway we can just make it a 1080p build? thanks for all your help so far!

I highly doubt you checked all 4 GPUs and found them all to be over 500$ in your area.

 

Anyways, 1440p build, able to max out nearly every game 1440p:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($197.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($83.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($124.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY - CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ Best Buy) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($434.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Lenovo - L24q 23.8" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor  ($179.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Redragon - K552 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($32.99 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Corsair - Harpoon RGB Wired Optical Mouse  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1296.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-05 19:47 EDT-0400

[Migler]

2 hours ago, Vespertine said:

I highly doubt you checked all 4 GPUs and found them all to be over 500$ in your area.

 

Anyways, 1440p build, able to max out nearly every game 1440p:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($197.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($83.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($124.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY - CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ Best Buy) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($434.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Lenovo - L24q 23.8" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor  ($179.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Redragon - K552 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($32.99 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Corsair - Harpoon RGB Wired Optical Mouse  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1296.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-05 19:47 EDT-0400

Thanks for all the help sir!

 

[zzzzzzzhhh]

8 hours ago, Migler said:

Thanks for all the help sir!

 

If you would spend 100$ higher on the monitor you would have a 4K rig on your hands.

[SimplyChi]

15 hours ago, Migler said:

Thanks for all the help sir!

 

Don't forget a copy of windows unless you have one, plan to use Linux or other free alternative, or want to enter the *cough* dark web