Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

[redsrule]

Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

I plan on using tv screen for monitor for now until Black Friday comes out to get a GSYNC monitor.

Would like to start off with a good beginner build that I can't update throughout time as technology advances. First few months will be mainly cities skyline and nba2k

Can or can't update? What resolution monitor will you be getting? At 1080P the 970 should be fine for now, but if you go 1440 the 390 would likely be slightly better as it is 8GB instead of the 3.5 in the 970.

I don't think I am missing anything here minus some things you might want/need like a keyboard/mouse.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yKTQ4D
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yKTQ4D/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($296.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($91.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1111.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-06 08:37 EST-0500

Hopefully some other guys in here can double check to make sure this looks fine.

[SuperBowlNachos]

Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

How do I know what 7800 series I have?

Right click on your desktop and go to the Catalyst Control Center. I don't have my PC on, but it could be there.

Or go back and look at your order history.

I also have the 7870. The "minimum" specs has the 7870 listed. Bethesda has a history of poorly optimized PC games, but I am not worried about it. The thing ran Skyrim mods and GTA V on highest settings just fine.

Could always overclock it a bit.

[SuperBowlNachos]

Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

Can or can't update? What resolution monitor will you be getting? At 1080P the 970 should be fine for now, but if you go 1440 the 390 would likely be slightly better as it is 8GB instead of the 3.5 in the 970.

I don't think I am missing anything here minus some things you might want/need like a keyboard/mouse.



Hopefully some other guys in here can double check to make sure this looks fine.

Looks good. 16 GB of RAM isn't really necessary, but since it's even cheaper these days it's not a huge price jump from 8.

[MattFromTheWire]

Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

Can or can't update? What resolution monitor will you be getting? At 1080P the 970 should be fine for now, but if you go 1440 the 390 would likely be slightly better as it is 8GB instead of the 3.5 in the 970.

I don't think I am missing anything here minus some things you might want/need like a keyboard/mouse.



Hopefully some other guys in here can double check to make sure this looks fine.

Can update with technology advances.

Sorry. Autocorrect is used to me saying "can't" I guess

[redsrule]

Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

Looks good. 16 GB of RAM isn't really necessary, but since it's even cheaper these days it's not a huge price jump from 8.

Yeah, that's for future proofing more than anything. Will also help if you're someone that likes 92439 internet tabs open at the same time.

Right click on your desktop and go to the Catalyst Control Center. I don't have my PC on, but it could be there.

Or go back and look at your order history.

I also have the 7870. The "minimum" specs has the 7870 listed. Bethesda has a history of poorly optimized PC games, but I am not worried about it. The thing ran Skyrim mods and GTA V on highest settings just fine.

Could always overclock it a bit.

I thought I read somewhere that Bethesda worked with Nvidia for Fallout 4. With Bethesda's history + that being an AMD minimum spec, it would make me a bit nervous.

[Sinner]

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You guys have any router suggestions? I have a Netgear NR2000, got it for around 70-80 and because the router I had previously went out so it was a quick Wal-mart get. My internet connection is 30 up and download....I use for gaming and video streaming PC and Xbox One. Of course have my phone on Wifi and on Sundays when family comes over can have up to 6 phones on my Wifi.

[Redacted01]

Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

Looks good. 16 GB of RAM isn't really necessary, but since it's even cheaper these days it's not a huge price jump from 8.

I've changed my opinion on that. I used to say the same thing, but since I started using iRacing, my computer has routinely used 5.5-6.5 GB of physical memory while playing. I gave in and upgraded to 16 yesterday for $80. I thought about holding out until black Friday but it was already on sale and I doubt Newegg would cut it down much more.

[Cyros]

Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

I think I want to make the jump to 16GB of RAM. I also want to ditch this 7870 2GB I've got. Maybe black friday will have something worthwhile?

[SuperBowlNachos]

Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

You guys have any router suggestions? I have a Netgear NR2000, got it for around 70-80 and because the router I had previously went out so it was a quick Wal-mart get. My internet connection is 30 up and download....I use for gaming and video streaming PC and Xbox One. Of course have my phone on Wifi and on Sundays when family comes over can have up to 6 phones on my Wifi.

I got this one a couple months ago - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/netgear-...&skuId=9054017

[Sinner]

Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

I got this one a couple months ago - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/netgear-...&skuId=9054017

Assume it works pretty good for you? have a lot on it wifi? May have to check that one out.

[mgoblue]

Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

You guys have any router suggestions? I have a Netgear NR2000, got it for around 70-80 and because the router I had previously went out so it was a quick Wal-mart get. My internet connection is 30 up and download....I use for gaming and video streaming PC and Xbox One. Of course have my phone on Wifi and on Sundays when family comes over can have up to 6 phones on my Wifi.

Wirecutter best wifi router article

I have a old one i need to upgrade eventually, but i always see these articles and thought it might be of use to you

[Phobia]

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Funny the router thing came up, my Dlink Dir-655 just crapped out and I'm purchasing a new router. This is what I'm going with.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2457009,00.asp

Amazon has it right now for $169

[Redacted01]

Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

I loved a Dlink I had years ago and when it died on me I gave up on it. Never had a router die so fast. Might have been the same model.

I use a Netgear WNDR4300. Had it for a year or so with no problems so far. Just slow on restart sometimes, the rare times I need to restart it.

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

Funny the router thing came up, my Dlink Dir-655 just crapped out and I'm purchasing a new router. This is what I'm going with.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2457009,00.asp

Amazon has it right now for $169

That is pretty much LinkSys version of the NetGear Nite Hawk AC 1900 that I have. Same features.

[Phobia]

Re: Official "I want to build a New PC!" Thread

That is pretty much LinkSys version of the NetGear Nite Hawk AC 1900 that I have. Same features.

I got my Linksys WRT 1900ACS in and wow what a nice piece of hardware. What I find the most impressive is the excellent software UI interface for the settings. So easy to work with and it just flies right out the box.