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Post Date: 2013-04-12
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    Posted: 12 Apr 2013 at 4:00pm
Hey everyone, I'm currently in the market for a new desktop computer. I have no idea what specs I'll need so I was wondering if I could get some help.

Budget: I'm not really on a budget, just looking for something to fit my needs. Somewhere in the 2-3k range probably.

Expectations: A solid computer that won't be in danger of overheating, and I know "future proofing" is a tentative subject in the computer world but I would like this to last 3 years while performing well if possible.


Usage: I'm not a FPS type person, I mostly play MMORPG's, or rhythm games like stepmania/osu! that don't really require much in the way of graphics. I'd like to play an MMORPG in a relatively dense population area while also being able to record (maybe livestream) at high frame rates.

I know MMORPG's by themselves aren't very taxing, but something like GW2 seems to take a bit more than WoW in terms of specs and with any new MMORPG's that come out I'm sure they will also be more advanced than something like WoW.


Special Needs: I'm currently using a laptop so a monitor and keyboard will also need to be purchased. I don't really care much for speakers as I'm typically using a headset. This is a 100% gaming computer, I don't have anything work related to do on it.


Thanks in advance for any help or advice on a setup.
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Posts: 20391 		  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 13 Apr 2013 at 5:16am
Hi Ankoku....  Welcome to the forums.
 
There are a ton of ways to go with DS.   Strong    For your budget and gaming I would first look at the ODE systems.  These are pre-built systems and are priced to give you alot for your money.  Whether you want a SSD, sli, etc determines which system fits your needs. 
 
Graphics might be more demanding than you think.  If you decide to game on a U2312HM Dell UltraSharp monitor at 1920x1080 resolution for example, and MMO with heavy population, then the gtx 670 would be the card to get.  It's within 5-10% of the gtx 680 for alot less.  MMO's can be very demanding on most single cards.
 
Here's a custom build to check out if ODE isn't your thing.
 
Config # 812348       Cost $ 2224
 
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 (Intel Z77 Chipset) (Features Thermal Armor and Thermal Radar)
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 670 2GB (Includes PhysX)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Extreme Performance
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: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red)
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz (Requires Pro/Deluxe/Sabertooth Motherboard)
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
Compared to ODE lvl 3, this build has better case, motherboard and cpu cooler.
 
The HafX case is the best for cooling and quiet with its large slow moving fans.
 
The Sabertooth mobo has a 5 year warranty as opposed to 3 yrs for most others and can sli, adding another 670 if needed.
 
The Noctua d14 cooler is the best, quiet and very relaiblle.  Not much to go wriong with a big block of cooling fins.
 
Custom like this build is more money for the same gaming, but has better components, but the ODE's are a great way to go also.
 
Hope this helps and good luck. Big%20Smile
 
 
 
 


Edited by bprat22 - 13 Apr 2013 at 5:18am
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For keyboards i recommend you check out the Max Keyboard Mechanical Keyboard selections, i have one and i love it.
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Posts: 3 		  Quote Ankoku Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 13 Apr 2013 at 12:44pm
Thanks for the response bprat22.

I think I have most of what I want figured out, but I'm kind of paranoid about overclocking and CPU cooling.

The noctua seems like a solid cooler, it shouldn't be a problem at 4.5-4.8 ghz right?
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Posts: 20391 		  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 13 Apr 2013 at 12:51pm
The Noctua can handle it no problem.

You could just go with stage 1 oc.    It'll clock to about 4.3 or 4.4 and with little difference in gaming.     Whatever you feel comfortable with.   
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Posts: 3 		  Quote Ankoku Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 15 Apr 2013 at 4:28pm
been a bit busy, but I'm looking back at the configurations DS has. Does anyone have any experience with the ode level 3?
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