Bored with Current Games, Looking to build new comp setup.

Faticus · 04-18-2012, 05:08 PM

I am looking into building a full computer setup with all the bells and whistles(monitors,keyboard,etc) I have been looking on websites and pricing the different components but I figured I would throw this out there to see if anyone could put something together for me. I'm interested in having a dual monitor setup and my spending limit I am going to set at around 2k. I know some people are more current with what's good/ not good for the price so any advice is appreciated. I know you can build systems fairly cheap but I have always used hand me downed/minor upgraded machines that I'm getting tired of, so I wanted to treat myself to something nice with my tax return.

Vendrix · 04-25-2012, 03:40 PM

This is a really handy website: http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

It gives you lists of components for each slot, sorted however you like (price, performance, rating, etc.) and even tells you where you can order it from for the cheapest price.

Faticus · 04-26-2012, 06:04 PM

Thanks, I took a quick look while at work and aside from the processor I am not really sure how to grade things. I guess I was looking for more ease in that if I put in my amount it would basically build me the best possible machine( I can dream can't I?). I will play around with it though and see what I can come up with.

Slayne · 04-27-2012, 02:51 PM

You should stop by IRC, Vittra loves giving PC advice.

Faticus · 06-14-2012, 08:30 PM

Well I ended up going to Micro Center and this is what I ended up picking up..

Item SKU Item Description Quantity
107862 COOLMAST HAF922M HAF MINI ATX
221093 CORSAIR 8GB 2X4 D3 1600 DIMM C
505578 OCZTECH 60GB AGIL 3 SATA3 SSD
248674 SEAGATE 2TB 3.5 7200RPM INT SA
534735 EVGA GTX670 2GB D5 PCIE3.0 1
419341 MS OEM WIN7 HOMEPR 64BIT SP1 O
243246 SAMSOEM SAM 22X SATA DVD BURNE
995274 INTEL BOX INTEL CORE I7 2700K
022335 OCZTECH 650W ZT FULLYMOD PSU
741280 MICROSOFT WIRELESS DESKTOP 300
208660 ACERAC 23" LED S231HL MONITOR 1
S/N:ETLNZ080022160057A4214
208660 ACERAC 23" LED S231HL MONITOR 1
S/N:ETLNZ080022160057B4214
397513 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 1155 ATX 1
S/N:C4M0AD102066

Vendrix · 06-19-2012, 01:09 PM

Keep an eye on that OCZ SSD, they're getting some pretty "all over the map" reviews on newegg. I think Zhav had one and it shit the bed after a week or two. Their reliability seems to be proportional to their price tag.

Arnwolf · 06-19-2012, 01:57 PM

I went with this one, it's been great.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148442

04-18-2012, 05:08 PM	#1
Faticus Da`Kor Officer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 347	Bored with Current Games, Looking to build new comp setup. I am looking into building a full computer setup with all the bells and whistles(monitors,keyboard,etc) I have been looking on websites and pricing the different components but I figured I would throw this out there to see if anyone could put something together for me. I'm interested in having a dual monitor setup and my spending limit I am going to set at around 2k. I know some people are more current with what's good/ not good for the price so any advice is appreciated. I know you can build systems fairly cheap but I have always used hand me downed/minor upgraded machines that I'm getting tired of, so I wanted to treat myself to something nice with my tax return.

04-25-2012, 03:40 PM	#2
Vendrix Da`Kor Officer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 713	This is a really handy website: http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ It gives you lists of components for each slot, sorted however you like (price, performance, rating, etc.) and even tells you where you can order it from for the cheapest price. __________________ Vendrix Da `Kor <Ven\|w> someone make Integrity come play near me! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-r0h6yXSq8 <Dowd> wow, that video could have been the worst thing ive ever heard

06-19-2012, 01:09 PM	#6
Vendrix Da`Kor Officer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 713	Keep an eye on that OCZ SSD, they're getting some pretty "all over the map" reviews on newegg. I think Zhav had one and it shit the bed after a week or two. Their reliability seems to be proportional to their price tag. __________________ Vendrix Da `Kor <Ven\|w> someone make Integrity come play near me! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-r0h6yXSq8 <Dowd> wow, that video could have been the worst thing ive ever heard

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04-26-2012, 06:04 PM	#3
Faticus Da`Kor Officer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 347	Thanks, I took a quick look while at work and aside from the processor I am not really sure how to grade things. I guess I was looking for more ease in that if I put in my amount it would basically build me the best possible machine( I can dream can't I?). I will play around with it though and see what I can come up with.

04-27-2012, 02:51 PM	#4
Slayne Da`Kor Council Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntington Beach - CA Posts: 1,003	You should stop by IRC, Vittra loves giving PC advice.

06-14-2012, 08:30 PM	#5
Faticus Da`Kor Officer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 347	Well I ended up going to Micro Center and this is what I ended up picking up.. Item SKU Item Description Quantity 107862 COOLMAST HAF922M HAF MINI ATX 221093 CORSAIR 8GB 2X4 D3 1600 DIMM C 505578 OCZTECH 60GB AGIL 3 SATA3 SSD 248674 SEAGATE 2TB 3.5 7200RPM INT SA 534735 EVGA GTX670 2GB D5 PCIE3.0 1 419341 MS OEM WIN7 HOMEPR 64BIT SP1 O 243246 SAMSOEM SAM 22X SATA DVD BURNE 995274 INTEL BOX INTEL CORE I7 2700K 022335 OCZTECH 650W ZT FULLYMOD PSU 741280 MICROSOFT WIRELESS DESKTOP 300 208660 ACERAC 23" LED S231HL MONITOR 1 S/N:ETLNZ080022160057A4214 208660 ACERAC 23" LED S231HL MONITOR 1 S/N:ETLNZ080022160057B4214 397513 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 1155 ATX 1 S/N:C4M0AD102066

06-19-2012, 01:57 PM	#7
Arnwolf Da`Kor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 83	I went with this one, it's been great. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148442