Gaming PC Help

[Sovereignty]

Okay... So I've been a console gamer for years. I love my consoles beyond all reason. I am also a big PC user, but the one thing I've always been lacking in is PC gaming. Part of it was because I was loyal to my consoles, loved the convenience, and simply couldn't afford the large cost of a ultra-awesome-gaming rig. That and my PC's have always been laptops.

Now I've come to the point where I buy 360, PS3, and Wii. And while my gaming budget increases my PC never has gone with it... I've played games on my laptops (WoW, AOE III, Diablo 2 etc...) But the graphics have always sucked due in large to the basic laptops I've used.

I want to experience the *Amazing* graphics PC gamers boast about. I want to see it run smoothly and quickly like on my console... But I don't know how or where to start in getting a gaming rig.

I want to make one (Or get something to make one for me with parts I specify...), because I've heard that's the best means for getting it... But what all do I need to purchase? How much will it run me? For gaming PC's what are the most important pieces of the computer puzzle that I should spend top dollar for?

Help me! =D

 

[Sleekgiant]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119215&cm_re=cm_690-_-11-119-215-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128443

Total cost $700.92, still need a monitor and keyboard but this build can be downgraded but this should run anything you throw at it at 1920x1080 max setting.

Also welcome to the idort master race.

 

[Sovereignty]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119215&cm_re=cm_690-_-11-119-215-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231193

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128443

Total cost $700.92, still need a monitor and keyboard but this build can be downgraded but this should run anything you throw at it at 1920x1080 max setting.

Also welcome to the idort master race.

Thanks for such a solid and direct response. Perfect too. Less then what I was planning on spending.

What's your budget?

$1,000 US. Though it wasn't static by any means.

 

[Sleekgiant]

Thanks for such a solid and direct response. Perfect too. Less then what I was planning on spending.

Glad to give you some help, that will be the same build I will be getting later.

Also don't get an Intel board, those are overpriced and the 5770 is still a very powerful card that you can get for cheap.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&cm_re=samsung_spinpoint_1tb-_-22-152-185-_-Product

Also add this for the hard drive.

 

[Sovereignty]

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Whats the difference between the two processors you guys suggested? (I see that the intel i5 is faster but is that where it ends?)

Also I have peripherals and a monitor and the like. I'm mainly looking for something to run games in max setting that I wont need to upgrade soon (My biggest fear with gaming PC's is I feel like they become outdated too soon =S)

 

[Kabutos]

Whats the difference between the two processors you guys suggested? (I see that the intel i5 is faster but is that where it ends?)

Also I have peripherals and a monitor and the like. I'm mainly looking for something to run games in max setting that I wont need to upgrade soon (My biggest fear with gaming PC's is I feel like they become outdated too soon =S)

Intel CPU's tend to cost more but they are also a bit more powerful.

AMD CPU's are more bang for your buck.

Depends on your budget; but both CPU's are fine.

 

[Reed Spacer]

It goes without saying that you should pick up a computer that is upgradable to a good degree, because you're going to be doing this at some point no matter what.

 

[Sovereignty]

Wow!

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Whats the difference between the two processors you guys suggested? (I see that the intel i5 is faster but is that where it ends?)

It's a second generation Core CPU based on the Sandy Bridge (SB) architecture. It just works more efficiently. They're also a bit power more efficient and stay quite cool with the stock coolers. Architecture is more important than clockspeed unless you go the extreme ends of clockspeed.

And just to let you know, a 5770 is NOT a powerful card. It is a budget gaming card, meaning you can play modern games on it but don't expect a lot of performance. If you want to play games do not skimp out on the graphics card. Compare what I recommended, the 560, to the 5770 in the benchmark below.

Spoiler: Click me for benchmark

If you are happy to spend a bit more on the motherboard (and I guess CPU if you are after an AMD one, since you'll need to get an Intel one instead) I would also recommend this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157217&cm_re=P67-_-13-157-217-_-Product

Simply because it will be great for future upgrades if you go with an SB based processor. PCI slots for SLI or Crossfire, 4 RAM slots for dual channelling and 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s connectors. I have a feeling SSDs will soon exceed 3 Gb/s with the new controllers coming out this year. But that's just a feeling

Ahhh! I didn't know there was so much to it. Really glad I asked. And thanks for the answers and explanations. The original response suggested 4 GB of ram, is that still viable/the right choice if I change motherboards and CPU's?

 

[Killermud]

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Depends on the RAM and the motherboard some motherboards are only compatible with DDR2 RAM whereas the newer motherboards are only compatible with DDR3. The difference being both have different slots (other than having different speeds and specs) meaning DDR2 RAM wont fit in DDR3 slots and vice versa. So make sure the RAM and motherboard are compatible when you change, which I didnt when I built my first computer. Other than that should be fine!

 

[Sovereignty]

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Ahhh =S At least the problem was announced after I decided to invest in a computer.

But yeah another motherboard recommendation would be perfect =D While looking it up I also saw something about intel processors being recalled. Scary lol

 

[Sovereignty]

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Ahhh =S At least the problem was announced after I decided to invest in a computer.

But yeah another motherboard recommendation would be perfect =D While looking it up I also saw something about intel processors being recalled. Scary lol

Could you link to the processors? I've only heard of mobos, not CPUs. I'm going to have a hard time recommending you a good motherboard because lots of online retailers have just dropped the listings off their site.

Ah nevermind sorry my mistake it was the mother board issue you were talking about. I just misread it =D