Gaming desktop

Edit: This was Frank's recommendation, please put feedback so I know exactly it's what I need before I spend the money!

Motherboard: MSI*z77a-gd55 (roughly $160)
8-16gb of RAM. Frys always have specials. I would go with some corsair. *16gb RAM is usually under $100*
Cpu: Intel 2600k Sandy Bridge (roughly $300)
Power supply: Antec high current gamer 750w (usually $89-100) You can go with something cheaper if you want but I would stay around 600w at least.
Cooler: Hyper 212 (roughly $30)
Case: Haf 922 (roughly $80)
Graphics: xfx 6870 (roughly $170 less after rebate)
Harddrive: If ssd I would choose a 64gb crucial m4 (roughly $90) ---- If you want a lot of harddrive space go with a traditional harddrive 500gb-1tb usually $50-100 (seagate, maxtor, ect are usually decent brands)

 

Well, I have one thing to say: Don't buy a pre-built (e.g. Alienware, Cyberpower, iBuypower etc.)

 

You will begin ripping your eyes out if you have to worry about 2GB DDR3 RAM. My computer in 2001 had 2GB RAM. The year is 2012, don't waste your money on a piece of crap computer.

 

^^that guys right..

Why buy a computer with outdated hardware?

I don't even see how they can call it a gaming computer... Is it because it has a dedicated GPU? Either way it's all shit hardware..

 

That's what Cookiezzz told me too, i had no idea ^.^

Frank is suppose to be sending me a list of everything i need to build my own so we'll see how it goes.

 

You can build your own, modern day average computer for around 400-550.

That being said, it's obvious that you can also make a much more advanced computer for MUCH more than that too.

I don't know if this is allowed, and I don't mean anything badly by it; but it'd be a good idea to find a bundle on NewEgg. They send you everything you need in a bundle. You can then assemble your own computer.

 

Yea, you can mention NewEgg

I'm waiting for my list of things i need to buy from Frank, placing the order, picking them up from the warehouse since i live in California and n4n0 is assembling it for me.

 

Seems like a lot of extra work for something you could just do on your own in an afternoon..

 

I have NO idea how to assemble an entire computer and n4n0 has done hundreds.

Edit: This was Frank's recommendation, please put feedback so I know exactly it's what I need before I spend the money!

Motherboard: MSI*z77a-gd55 (roughly $160)
8-16gb of RAM. Frys always have specials. I would go with some corsair. *16gb RAM is usually under $100*
Cpu: Intel 2600k Sandy Bridge (roughly $300)
Power supply: Antec high current gamer 750w (usually $89-100) You can go with something cheaper if you want but I would stay around 600w at least.
Cooler: Hyper 212 (roughly $30)
Case: Haf 922 (roughly $80)
Graphics: xfx 6870 (roughly $170 less after rebate)
Harddrive: If ssd I would choose a 64gb crucial m4 (roughly $90) ---- If you want a lot of harddrive space go with a traditional harddrive 500gb-1tb usually $50-100 (seagate, maxtor, ect are usually decent brands)

 

If this is mostly for gaming, get this-
8 gigs of DDR3 ram
2500k processor
z77 chipset motherboard
any 6 gb/s hdd or ssd
650W psu
gtx 560
any case

Can link you to everything on newegg if you like.

 

It would probably take less time than it would take to drive anywhere.. It's also pretty self explanatory. and hundreds? as in, multiple hundreds? ......


Anyway I'm done with this, it's off topic. Justin's build is good.

 

No, he lives a few minutes away by the time I figure out how to do it be could be done and I would be home playing, also, yes, hundreds

Justin I switched the graphics card Frank suggested to the GTX 560, thank you.

 

That list is okay, but I dislike the 560. I myself have a 560Ti and I regret not buying the 570 or even the 580.

 

Agreed, I was just staying in the same price range as the gpu he had selected.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127594

 

You will like it, its a good enough card.

 

I use the 560 ti, and it's absolutely fine. Just keep your drivers updated and such, for RS it will run it perfectly. I will probably jump to the 600 series in the future though.

 

That's okay I guess, really good budget wise. Just that in my personal opinion, it's not powerful enough for me, especially considering the newer games coming out in the following years (GTA V).

Anyway, stick with the 560ti. Maybe get an EVGA version of it instead of an MSI.

 

"Good enough" what else would you recommend <.<

 

Honestly depends on what you are looking to spend, and what resolution you will be playing at. The 560ti is a great card for ~220, but what is your budget card wise?