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Edited by TopWargamer:
3/18/2013 7:56:13 PM
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TopWargamer's PC building guide
If you're looking for my small form factor PC building guide, [url=http://www.bungie.net/en-us/Forum/Post?id=60010026&path=1]please go here[/url].
What's the difference between this thread and my other thread? Well, for small form factor PCs, those smaller parts are usually more expensive, and therefore it cuts back on some performance. So this guide is to give you the full amount of power you can from the price ranges below.
Just saying, but for those of you who are curious as to what my personal PC is like, [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JtnL]here it is[/url].
[b]WHAT THESE BUILDS WILL NOT INCLUDE:[/b]
-Operating system - You can use Ubuntu for your OS unless you're going to be using Windows. Steam is compatible for Windows, OS X, and Ubuntu.
-DVD drive - Honestly, think about it, when was the last time you used the DVD drive in your computer? Chances are likely that it's been a long time. Personally, I was able to build my PC and install everything that I needed WITHOUT a DVD drive. If you really want one, you can pick up this [url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033Z2BAQ/?tag=pcpapi-20]ASUS DVD drive[/url] off of Amazon for around $20.
-Monitors included in budget
-Peripherals (mouse, keyboard, etc.) included in budget
[b]The "I just want a cheap gaming PC" $350 gaming PC[/b]
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Jlz7]Build[/url]
SPECS:
CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($48.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.72 @ Amazon)
Case: Apex TX-381-C MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Cooler Master GX 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
[b]The "slightly better than his younger brother" $450 gaming PC[/b]
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JlLT]Build[/url]
SPECS:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1045T 2.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock N68C-GS FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Apex TX-381-C MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Cooler Master GX 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
[b]The "speedy mid-range beast" $550 gaming PC[/b]
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JlVs]Build[/url]
SPECS:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1045T 2.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock N68C-GS FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Apex TX-381-C MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($50.98 @ Newegg)
[b]The "serious 2.0" $650 gaming PC[/b]
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Jtcy]Build[/url]
SPECS:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($76.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.97 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Cooler Master GX 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
[b]The "test your might" $750 gaming PC[/b]
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Jthw]Build[/url]
SPECS:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($76.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.97 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
[b]The "who's your daddy now" $850 gaming PC[/b]
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JtkU]Build[/url]
SPECS:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.97 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($274.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]The "ermergerd" $950 gaming PC[/b]
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Jtrv]build[/url]
SPECS:
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.97 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($348.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
If you guys have any questions, please send me a message or ask your question in the comments. If you have a different price range that's not stated, please say it, and I'll get right to work on making a PC guide for you.
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3 RepliesThe only problem I see is that half of your builds are micro-ATX, and I know that this save a bundle of money, but it also prevents the addition of more PCI components and drives. I suppose this is fine if gaming is all you ever plan to use it for and won't ever have the need to add something like a high end sound card, but you might want to mention this.
