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  • JimLeavy59
    War Hero
    • May 2012
    • 7199

    [PC] Buying a gaming PC

    Where can I buy this thing and not have to build it? And anything that is a must have?
  • jms493
    Junior Member
    • Feb 2009
    • 11248

    #2
    Bomber bought his from here. I think he is enjoying it.

    Graphics card is the #1 factor when it comes to gaming. The more money you throw at it results in a better gaming experience.

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    • JimLeavy59
      War Hero
      • May 2012
      • 7199

      #3
      Going with this one with 16GB of RAM.

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      • JimLeavy59
        War Hero
        • May 2012
        • 7199

        #4
        What is was able to come up with.

        Specifications:
        Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm VIRTUE
        Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
        Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
        Processor: Intel Core i5 4570 3.20 GHz (Quad Core)
        Motherboard: ASUS Z87M-PLUS (Intel Z87 Chipset) (MATX)
        System Memory: 16GB DDR3 1866MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro (High-Performance)
        Power Supply: 600W Corsair GS
        Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
        Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
        Storage Set 1: 1x (120GB Solid State (By: Corsair) (Model: Neutron GTX Series) (SATA 6Gbps)
        Storage Set 2: 1x (1TB Seagate (7200 RPM) (64MB Cache)
        Storage Set 3: - No Thanks
        RAID Config: - No Thanks
        RAID Card: - No Thanks
        Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
        Graphics Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 2GB (Includes PhysX)
        Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 1: Corsair H60 Liquid CPU Cooler (High-Performance Edition)
        H20 Tube Color:- Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
        Chassis Fans: Upgrade All Fans to Corsair Airflow Performance Edition (Up to 6 Fans)

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        • JBregz
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          • Nov 2008
          • 3837

          #5
          NCIX.com has some good gaming PC rigs you can buy. But in all honesty, if you want a good gaming PC you should build your own.

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          • Maynard
            stupid ass titles
            • Feb 2009
            • 17876

            #6
            Originally posted by JimLeavy59
            Going with this one with 16GB of RAM.

            http://www.digitalstormonline.com/co....asp?id=835448
            yeah, that will work...very nice, but pricey

            i would dump that liquid cooled fan and go with the Cooler Master Hyper 212

            Might want to think about going with Window 7 64x instead of W8

            that CPU boost, dont let them overclock it for you, there is no need for that

            are you paying +$136 for 16 gb of RAM? stick with 8 gb and upgrade it in a year or 2. I bought 8 gb 2 years ago and still more than enough ram. 16 is overkill
            Last edited by Maynard; 12-29-2013, 09:00 AM.

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            • jms493
              Junior Member
              • Feb 2009
              • 11248

              #7
              That is not even an over clockable cpu. U don't need an aftermarket cooler.

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              • Garrett67
                Glory Hole Monitor
                • Feb 2009
                • 4538

                #8
                Agree with Maynard on RAM and jms on cooler.

                Personally I think it's way overpriced.


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                • JimLeavy59
                  War Hero
                  • May 2012
                  • 7199

                  #9
                  Thanks for the advice on this.

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                  • Garrett67
                    Glory Hole Monitor
                    • Feb 2009
                    • 4538

                    #10
                    Do you already have a monitor?

                    You should consider building it. It's not that difficult , there are plenty of walk throughs to follow if you need it and its actually quite rewarding.

                    Plus, you'll save several hundred $$


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                    • JimLeavy59
                      War Hero
                      • May 2012
                      • 7199

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Garrett67
                      Do you already have a monitor?

                      You should consider building it. It's not that difficult , there are plenty of walk throughs to follow if you need it and its actually quite rewarding.

                      Plus, you'll save several hundred $$
                      No I plan on getting on though any recommendations?

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                      • Maynard
                        stupid ass titles
                        • Feb 2009
                        • 17876

                        #12
                        i just noticed the link you gave doesnt match what you posted. in the link they have you being overclocked, but jms is right, that one you posted isnt over clockable. i would make sure you get a CPU that can be overclocked. you wont need it now, but 5 years down the road it will be nice to boost your cpu.

                        and he is right about the stock fan...with that cpu you posted, you dont need an aftermarket fan. the stock fan will be fine....but FYI if you do get a cpu that can be OC then you want an aftermarket fan

                        like garrett said, its over priced concidering you can DYI for about 300 buck cheaper.

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                        • Maynard
                          stupid ass titles
                          • Feb 2009
                          • 17876

                          #13
                          Originally posted by JimLeavy59
                          What is was able to come up with.

                          Specifications:

                          Case - $60 - Cooler Master HAF 912 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119233

                          CPU Mobo Combo $380 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...=Combo.1515602
                          Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics
                          Motherboard: 1x GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z87 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI

                          System Memory: $84 G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231428

                          Power Supply: $90 CORSAIR 750W Modular http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139051

                          Optical Drive: $20 ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135204

                          Storage Set 1: $90 SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE120BW 2.5" 120GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820147247
                          Storage Set 2: $65 Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148840

                          Graphics Card(s): $260 EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2765-KR GeForce GTX 760 2GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130932

                          Extreme Cooling: $30 Cooler Master Hyper 212 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065

                          $100 Windows 7 64x http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116986

                          Total $1179
                          this is all stuff from newegg that is equal if not better than what was selected for you from that website. Still leaves you about $300 for a 27in monitor and 2 or 3 case fans. plus a keyboard and mouse.

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                          • JimLeavy59
                            War Hero
                            • May 2012
                            • 7199

                            #14
                            Money really isn't a issue though. But I have to thank you guys for all the info.

                            For the monitor would this do? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824014300

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                            • Garrett67
                              Glory Hole Monitor
                              • Feb 2009
                              • 4538

                              #15
                              I'm not familiar with that brand but it looks nice. Cheaper than what I paid for my 27".

                              If money is no object , then go your route. But I'd get a processor that can be overclocked ( intel k processor).


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