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06-30-2012, 05:51 PM
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Build to include gaming
My last build was in 2004
Use: Home Office - Word processing / Excel spreadsheets / e-mail / social media. I would like to break into gaming (Battlefield / Call of Duty). I would prefer a smaller case / footprint if possible, but don’t want to have cooling or space/fit problems. Should I even consider reusing: ViewSonic VG2230wm monitor (response time: 5ms) Microsoft Windows XP Pro (version 2002) Microsoft Wireless Laser Keyboard 5000 / Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 V1.0 / Wireless Desktop Receiver 3.1 Timeline: 3rd week of July Location: California Budget: $1,000 USD a bit more if I have to replace my monitor and/or OS I viewed a recent game build where GLC recommended: Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Newegg.com - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply Newegg.com - ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 Newegg.com - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9 Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive Newegg.com - LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - CD / DVD Burners Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card (11199-00-20G) Would this be appropriate for my needs? Thanks in advance for your help. |
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06-30-2012, 06:39 PM
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The hardware you have chosen looks good to me. As far as os is concerned,I would move to windows 7 and if your happy with your current monitor,keep it.
Perhaps, you might look at a seasonic power supply.
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07-01-2012, 09:46 PM
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Good to go, get Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit.
Nothing wrong with that Corsair PSU, it's made by Seasonic. |
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07-05-2012, 05:33 PM
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Copy.
Thanks guys. |
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07-17-2012, 05:38 PM
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I'm ready to make the purchase for the build.
It's the same parts list as before. Are there any last minute suggestions or updates in the last couple of weeks that would change your opinion of this list? Thanks. Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Newegg.com - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply Newegg.com - ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel Core i5 & Intel Core i7 Newegg.com - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9 Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive Newegg.com - LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - CD / DVD Burners Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card (11199-00-20G) |
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07-19-2012, 03:53 PM
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One small thing that could easily be dismissed: No SSD. That will make everything on your computer run faster. After having mine for a year, I can easily say that you will be glad you did it.
Doesn't have to be now, but when you get it you will be really excited. I would say if you have enought mechanical storage then skip the TB HDD and jump to an entry level SSD. No complaints on everything else, looks like stuff I would buy myself. |
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