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  • Xiz
    TWG Chaos
    FFR Simfile Author
    • Feb 2012
    • 3399

    #1

    Help me build a computer

    Looking to build a windows primarily for gaming. Tl;dr I got a gig where I will be needing to capture and edit a bunch of games for a client so I need to build a computer for it, where it can handle max graphics + recording.

    Under 1,000 preferred. Willing to spend 1,200 max most likely.

    What would you recommend? Ty.
    Last edited by Xiz; 03-27-2015, 03:17 PM.

  • choof
    Banned
    FFR Simfile Author
    • Nov 2013
    • 8563

    #2
    Re: Help me build a computer

    I actually recommend getting on craigslist and looking for a gaming rig there

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    • Red Blaster
      Bridge Burner
      • Jun 2011
      • 2040

      #3
      Re: Help me build a computer

      AMD or Nvidia?

      And when you say "max graphics" I'm assuming you aren't talking 1440+ and only max for 1080?
      Last edited by Red Blaster; 03-27-2015, 03:55 PM.
      Originally posted by hi19hi19
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      Originally posted by choof
      hey great contribution to the thread cucklord the exit's up in the top right of your screen, it's called "log out"
      Originally posted by Funnygurl555
      what's a milky christmas :O

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      • Izzy
        Snek
        FFR Simfile Author
        • Jan 2003
        • 9195

        #4
        Re: Help me build a computer

        GTX 960 gfx
        i5-4690k cpu
        Z97 LGA 1150 motherboard
        8GB 1600 mhz ram
        Rosewill 500-600watt psu depending on if you plan to use two gfx cards in the future


        You probably could find someone elses older $1500 gaming PC for $1000 though.
        Last edited by Izzy; 03-27-2015, 04:14 PM.

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        • choof
          Banned
          FFR Simfile Author
          • Nov 2013
          • 8563

          #5
          Re: Help me build a computer

          izzy's build is a good start but depending on what you need, you're looking at an extra $250 minimum on top of that

          no case, no optical drive, no hdd

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          • PhantomPuppy
            Washed and Irrelevant D7
            • May 2012
            • 1808

            #6
            Re: Help me build a computer

            i made dis 4 u.

            http://pcpartpicker.com/p/X7gCkL

            edit: tryin to find a compatible case atm. note that the price doesnt include an OS or peripherals. im assuming u already have peripherals u like?

            edit: nvm, found a case that works. total price would be $930
            Last edited by PhantomPuppy; 03-27-2015, 04:39 PM.

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            Originally posted by Funnygurl555
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            • Red Blaster
              Bridge Burner
              • Jun 2011
              • 2040

              #7
              Re: Help me build a computer

              Originally posted by choof
              izzy's build is a good start but depending on what you need, you're looking at an extra $250 minimum on top of that

              no case, no optical drive, no hdd
              People still use optical drives?
              Originally posted by hi19hi19
              edgelord Linkin Park adolescent angst music
              Originally posted by choof
              hey great contribution to the thread cucklord the exit's up in the top right of your screen, it's called "log out"
              Originally posted by Funnygurl555
              what's a milky christmas :O

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              • PhantomPuppy
                Washed and Irrelevant D7
                • May 2012
                • 1808

                #8
                Re: Help me build a computer

                Originally posted by Red Blaster
                People still use optical drives?
                lol i included it in my build for him just in case he would want. he can always buy or not buy depending on what he think he needs. i just put it out there as a suggested build.

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                Originally posted by Funnygurl555
                you know what they say

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                • PhantomPuppy
                  Washed and Irrelevant D7
                  • May 2012
                  • 1808

                  #9
                  Re: Help me build a computer

                  here's the fixed parts list, mb.

                  http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4FyLnQ

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                  Originally posted by Funnygurl555
                  you know what they say

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                  • Xiz
                    TWG Chaos
                    FFR Simfile Author
                    • Feb 2012
                    • 3399

                    #10
                    Re: Help me build a computer

                    Thanks... i've got a lot of thinking to do lol. I know nothing about building compys

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                    • Red Blaster
                      Bridge Burner
                      • Jun 2011
                      • 2040

                      #11
                      Re: Help me build a computer

                      http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

                      Lol $22 case saving the budget.
                      Originally posted by hi19hi19
                      edgelord Linkin Park adolescent angst music
                      Originally posted by choof
                      hey great contribution to the thread cucklord the exit's up in the top right of your screen, it's called "log out"
                      Originally posted by Funnygurl555
                      what's a milky christmas :O

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                      • choof
                        Banned
                        FFR Simfile Author
                        • Nov 2013
                        • 8563

                        #12
                        Re: Help me build a computer

                        Originally posted by Red Blaster
                        People still use optical drives?
                        do cds still exist

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                        • Charu
                          Snivy! Dohoho!
                          FFR Simfile Author
                          • Mar 2006
                          • 6161

                          #13
                          Re: Help me build a computer

                          Well people still sell soundtracks in form of CD's still.

                          It's... not much of a thing, but it's a thing.

                          Besides, the only reason to get an optical drive is if, for whatever reason, you want physical copies of some games and other media. Though if you're smart with Internets, which I'm assuming most are (but then my library job says otherwise), you can get away with having none whatsoever.
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                          • Izzy
                            Snek
                            FFR Simfile Author
                            • Jan 2003
                            • 9195

                            #14
                            Re: Help me build a computer

                            I'd also recommend getting an SSD for your boot drive. Maybe an after market cpu cooler. The stock intel cooler is pretty shitty.
                            Last edited by Izzy; 03-28-2015, 09:30 PM.

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                            • PhantomPuppy
                              Washed and Irrelevant D7
                              • May 2012
                              • 1808

                              #15
                              Re: Help me build a computer

                              Originally posted by Izzy
                              I'd also recommend getting an SSD for your boot drive. Maybe an after market cpu cooler. The stock intel cooler is pretty shitty.
                              this ^^^

                              get like, an 80 gb ssd and just put the OS onto it. makes ur pc boot way faster, and u can find one for relatively cheap. after market cpu cooler you'd only need if you're overclocking your cpu, but if not, theres no point in spending the extra $30. if you are into that tho, get a coolermaster hyper 212 evo. that's the best you'll find for the price.

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                              Originally posted by Funnygurl555
                              you know what they say

                              under all the rust is really shiny...……… metal

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