Does this setup make sense? Newbie!Post Date: 2013-06-10 |
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oronodiane 
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 Topic: Does this setup make sense? Newbie!Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 8:16am |
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Hi! I wanted to get some input into this build? I have never done this before, and wanted to make sure that this build was viable and would last awhile.
My budget is around $2000 I need this computer to last for as long as possible. I am on disability and it took me years to save up for this one. I want this computer as primarily a gaming computer/ movie streaming computer... although rarely the newest of games. I love to replay older games/ favorites, like Morrowind/ Oblivion, etc... I am STILL looking forward to playing SKYRIM, and haven't even bought it yet though plan to soon! Love RPGs and curious about trying a MMORPG. I also use computer for streaming movies (netflix) a LOT, and for regular internet stuff/ word processing. I am a smoker and have a cat that sheds like crazy!! So house is dusty. Dust is a definite issue. Also would prefer that the computer not be very loud. Live in an apartment with THIN walls and the couple next door would complain. Also, high noise would be really distracting to me. My configuration is: 837938. Thank you for taking the time to read and respond! |
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oronodiane
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Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 8:23am |
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I forgot to add that I plan to hook this up to my tv, large screen...if I can figure out how! So, I don't need a monitor in that case, but do need a mouse and keyboard. Thanks!
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bprat22
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Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 8:48am |
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Hi oronodiane.. Welcome to the forums. That is a nice config and does make sense.
 I would however go with the best video card you can afford, like the latest gtx 770. It is another $200 or so but will last a lot longer in providing great gaming and play most games at high to max settings. Everything else is real nice. Just for another way to go. here's a config with the quietest case at DS. It's a closed case, with sound dampening panels and very good dust filters in the front. I don't normally recommend a closed case like the 550D but for the desires you mentioned and a single video card, it'll do great. It is over budget but does have the latest Haswell cpu/mobo for about a 10-15% better across the board performance. It has a closed loop cooler, the Vortex 120 and I do like the air coolers better, but for quiet it is needed for this case. Config # 837942 Cost $ 2116 Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Corsair Obsidian 550D Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: Intel Core i7 4770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) Motherboard: ASUS Gryphon Z87 (Intel Z87 Chipset) (Features Thermal Radar) (MATX) System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested) Power Supply: 800W Corsair GS (Dual SLI Compatible) Expansion Bay: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (120GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Neutron GTX Series) (SATA 6Gbps) Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition) Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB (Includes PhysX) Add-on Card: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 120mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler (High-Performance Edition) H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: - No Thanks Enhancements: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: Noise Suppression Package Stage 1 (Optimized Airflow & Fan Speeds Only) LaserMark: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD) Virus Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Game: - No Thanks Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Large) Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty
I do like your build a lot, especially with a better card. It has a great case, also the Hyper 212 air cooler for tops in reliability and the Ivy Bridge i7-3770k is a great chip. Either build you can't go wrong. My config was just to show a different direction. Good Luck |
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oronodiane
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Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 9:05am |
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Thanks so much for the advice! I am checking it out and comparing stuff! Appreciate you taking your time! Thanks again!
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