First Time Building a Gaming Desktop, care to give advice

TimmyB1tch · Jun 30th 2012, 3:51pm

I have decided to build my own Gaming desktop, here are the parts I picked out, I had some assist from the bros to make this list

Case
NZXT LEXA S LEXS - 001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $80
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146060

CPU
Intel Core i5-3450 Ivy Bridge 3.1GHz (3.5GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2500 BX80637I53450 CPU $200
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116506

PSU
SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V v2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply $60
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093

Motherboard
ASRock H77 Pro4-M LGA 1155 Intel H77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard $90
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157301

Graphics/Video Card
HIS iCooler H777F1G2M Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card $130
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161402

HDD
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive $70
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769

DVD
SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner SATA Model SH-222BB/BEBE - OEM $17
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151244

Ethernet
Link Depot C6M-75-BUB 75 ft. Cat 6 Blue 550MHz Enhanced Patch Cord $14
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189273

Lighting (unnecessary)
LOGISYS Computer CLK12BL2 12" DUAL COLD CATHODE KIT - OEM $9
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811994001

AMD Gift - Dirt SHOWDOWN Gift Coupon -$60
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16800995124

Newegg Free CPU Magazine Coupon -$25
newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16800996204

Subtotal
$716.40

Linus · Jun 30th 2012, 9:25pm

*nerd glasses on* Seems legit has fuck. But 1GB graphic card? What are you going to use it for?

TimmyB1tch · Jun 30th 2012, 11:50pm

bro thats all i can afford, but I will upgrade it later, besides a lower bersion of this card worked for Dead Island just fine so I am sure it will work for my LSs and LPs, I mean heheheh it cant be any worse than this netbook i use (mine not this one, mine doesnt have a graphics card or even windows), or fucking THIS newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229285 plus liek I said I am going to build it so yeah, just swapping out a part should be a lot easier

PPP | FlameX · Jun 30th 2012, 11:52pm

Seems good enough for a budget pc :3

TimmyB1tch · Jul 1st 2012, 12:28am

PPP | FlameX wrote:

Seems good enough for a budget pc :3

yup

I cant take all the credit for making the list, Shattered Soul told me some things that I didnt need and told me to get rid of the AMD processor and Gogeta told me to go with i5 Quad-core :3

its gunna be fun to build, im a DIY kinda person

xomm · Jul 1st 2012, 2:01am

That's probably the most limited, barebones motherboard I have ever seen in a gaming computer. It works, but it's just a lot less expandable than some of the other ($100 will get you a decent one) options out there, but with your budget, there's not much choice left.

If you can get to a Micro Center (since you live "EVERYWHERE," there should be one nearby :P), definitely go for the newer i5-2500K or i5-3750K. They cost $10 less or more than your current one, respectively, but you'll only find these prices at Micro Center, so if you don't have one nearby, you're out of luck on that one. (Not sure if using the 3750K will require a BIOS update - you'll have to read up on that.)

Definitely agree with the recommendation of Intel over AMD though - AMD's not doing too well in the high end market nowadays.

karlsanada10 · Jul 1st 2012, 2:33am

PSU sucks that much. Change that to a reliable one or you are fcked up.

GPU is okay, it can run fine most games @720p with med-high.

Asrock H61m U3S3...might as well check this mobo out.

SCP-Mr.StewL · Jul 1st 2012, 12:07pm

I would rethink the i5 CPU. i know its brand new and OMAZING N SHITZZZ but how about an old fashioned computerforum.com/137116-intel…hz-pentium-d-3-4-ghz.html Q6600 Intel core 2 quad

. Costs a lot less and you'd run every game anyway

TimmyB1tch · Jul 1st 2012, 12:53pm

SCP-Mr.StewL wrote:

I would rethink the i5 CPU. i know its brand new and OMAZING N SHITZZZ but how about an old fashioned computerforum.com/137116-intel…hz-pentium-d-3-4-ghz.html Q6600 Intel core 2 quad . Costs a lot less and you'd run every game anyway

thanks bro :3 I managed to get the best Motherboard since the ones for this CPU are very cheap and low, there were only 3, so yeah I edited the list :3 and I got a better power supply that glows blue!

all my fans glow blue b1tches!!! exept the CPU and Graphics card fan >.>

PPP | FlameX · Jul 1st 2012, 12:58pm

TimmyB1tch wrote:

SCP-Mr.StewL wrote:

I would rethink the i5 CPU. i know its brand new and OMAZING N SHITZZZ but how about an old fashioned computerforum.com/137116-intel…hz-pentium-d-3-4-ghz.html Q6600 Intel core 2 quad . Costs a lot less and you'd run every game anyway

thanks bro :3 I managed to get the best Motherboard since the ones for this CPU are very cheap and low, there were only 3, so yeah I edited the list :3 and I got a better power supply that glows blue!

all my fans glow blue b1tches!!! exept the CPU and Graphics card fan >.>

I wouldn't care about glows :V

TimmyB1tch · Jul 1st 2012, 1:19pm

PPP | FlameX wrote:

TimmyB1tch wrote:

SCP-Mr.StewL wrote:

I would rethink the i5 CPU. i know its brand new and OMAZING N SHITZZZ but how about an old fashioned computerforum.com/137116-intel…hz-pentium-d-3-4-ghz.html Q6600 Intel core 2 quad . Costs a lot less and you'd run every game anyway

thanks bro :3 I managed to get the best Motherboard since the ones for this CPU are very cheap and low, there were only 3, so yeah I edited the list :3 and I got a better power supply that glows blue!

all my fans glow blue b1tches!!! exept the CPU and Graphics card fan >.>

I wouldn't care about glows :V

yeah, its not really important but that was the cheapest 880W powersupply I could find.. and I like blue :3 so yeh it glows

as god once said to Moses "LET THERE BE BLUE LEDs!!!"

besides the case has blue LEDs and a Blue fan so why not go with the whole blue lights thing

karlsanada10 · Jul 1st 2012, 1:56pm

Uhmmm...Core 2 Quad is old. Even i3-2100 defeats that. You'll just hurt yourself in the long run.
anandtech.com/bench/Product/289?vs=49

and with i3-2100, you can upgrade it to a better cpu next time without changing your mobos. just my 2 cents.

SCP-Mr.StewL · Jul 1st 2012, 2:16pm

karlsanada10 wrote:

Uhmmm...Core 2 Quad is old. Even i3-2100 defeats that. You'll just hurt yourself in the long run.
anandtech.com/bench/Product/289?vs=49

and with i3-2100, you can upgrade it to a better cpu next time without changing your mobos. just my 2 cents.

He needs something practical. Listen. If you have Read the reqs of the newest games they will run on a Core 2 Quad without hesitation. Core 2 Quad Basis is Compatibile with an i7 basis which means no new motherboard when changing the CPU, Core 2 Quad can be overclocked to the power of an i5 without any effort or overheating the CPU, So basicaly a Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 3.0 ghz can be overclocked to a 5.4ghz without any problem. Thats where I break your logic Since I have 2 overclocked Core 2 Quads that have 4.6 ghz each

TimmyB1tch · Jul 1st 2012, 5:31pm

karlsanada10 wrote:

Uhmmm...Core 2 Quad is old. Even i3-2100 defeats that. You'll just hurt yourself in the long run.
anandtech.com/bench/Product/289?vs=49

and with i3-2100, you can upgrade it to a better cpu next time without changing your mobos. just my 2 cents.

I would go with i5, I just dont understand that much about motherboards and there were a lot fewer and cheaper LGA775 motherboards. I am stil not sure on the budget limit but I will figure it out soon and then take a look at i5 again

gota kick ass 2GB Graphics card that can run games in 3D, so I will be able to use my Playstation 3D display for 3D gaming other than on my PS3, I also changed the case... the other one didnt have enough info for my taste and this one has a back panel for the cords

TimmyB1tch · Jul 2nd 2012, 11:35am

yeah Edited again, if I dont get enough money I can always ditch a few things and make it around 600 but I am saving every dime I get and selling a few things, take a look at the parts.

karlsanada10 · Jul 2nd 2012, 12:06pm

SCP-Mr.StewL wrote:

karlsanada10 wrote:

Uhmmm...Core 2 Quad is old. Even i3-2100 defeats that. You'll just hurt yourself in the long run.
anandtech.com/bench/Product/289?vs=49

and with i3-2100, you can upgrade it to a better cpu next time without changing your mobos. just my 2 cents.

He needs something practical. Listen. If you have Read the reqs of the newest games they will run on a Core 2 Quad without hesitation. Core 2 Quad Basis is Compatibile with an i7 basis which means no new motherboard when changing the CPU, Core 2 Quad can be overclocked to the power of an i5 without any effort or overheating the CPU, So basicaly a Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 3.0 ghz can be overclocked to a 5.4ghz without any problem. Thats where I break your logic Since I have 2 overclocked Core 2 Quads that have 4.6 ghz each

Wait, he chose 775 mobos which isn't compatible for Sandy bridge and Ivy bridge. Anyways, here's a benchmark of Phenom II X4 965 BE VS that cpu.

anandtech.com/bench/Product/88?vs=53

heck, and i3 is better than the AMD processor. That cpu is old and many require more cpu power.

FOR $600 (No glowing like you want though because CASE is all black and no see through glass at the side.:/

CPU: i5-3450 $200 newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116506
Case: NZXT Source 220 $60 newegg.com/Product/Product.asp…3&Tpk=NZXT%20Source%20220
motherboad: Asrock H77 PRO4m $90 newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157301
ram: Gskill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4gb) DDR3 1600 $47 newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
hdd: WDC Blue 500GB SATA III $70 newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769
psu: Seasonic M12II 520w 80+ Bronze $60 newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093
gpu: HIS iCooler 7770 $145 newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161402

$672

+Ivy bridge cpu (77w only!)
+Awesome case with USB 3.0 on the front
+ h77 mobos, that's all you need.
+ 8GB ram. Lifetime warranty I believe
+5yrs warranty for PSU. MODULAR too.
+ Cheap GPU! Bang for the buck card.

~~

1.5ft Serial ATA Data Cable - 18" SATA Cable $0.98 SATA Cables

100ft Cat6 RJ45 Crossover Ethernet Network Cable (GREY) $14.89 Ethernet Cable

6ft HDMI Mini to HDMI Cable - HDMI Type C (BLACK) $3.95 HDMI to Mini HDMI Cable

Masscool BLD-14025S1L 140mm 57CFM Blue LED Case Fan w/ 3+4pin Plugs $7.98 (2) Case Fans

Link Depot FAN-4LED-120BU 120mm (120x120x25mm) Case Fan w/ Blue LED $5.98 (2) Case Fans

John Woo's Stranglehold PC Game $0.98 Random Cheap Game

Raptor Gaming LK1 Keyboard with Anti-Ghost Technology & Removable Keys $19.98 Keyboard

Zalman ZM-M300 7-Button USB Wired Optical Gaming Mouse $13.98 Mouse

Logisys MH101GN Green Aluminum Memory Heatsink $1.98 RAM Heatsink

you don't need most of those except if you are a blue addict.

~~

Masscool BLD-14025S1L 140mm 57CFM Blue LED Case Fan w/ 3+4pin Plugs $7.98 (2) Case Fans
Link Depot FAN-4LED-120BU 120mm (120x120x25mm) Case Fan w/ Blue LED $5.98 (2) Case Fans

+the gpu has its own HDMI blah blah. or your monitor has that.
+You can get a cheaper keyboard and mouse unless you're hardcore. but I think that's okay.
+Ram heatsink is unnecessary!
+Don't you have ethernet cable already? it's really not necessary to buy one too.
+Sata cables...HDD has that already or the motherboard.

TimmyB1tch · Jul 2nd 2012, 1:59pm

karlsanada10 wrote:

SCP-Mr.StewL wrote:

karlsanada10 wrote:

Uhmmm...Core 2 Quad is old. Even i3-2100 defeats that. You'll just hurt yourself in the long run.
anandtech.com/bench/Product/289?vs=49

and with i3-2100, you can upgrade it to a better cpu next time without changing your mobos. just my 2 cents.

He needs something practical. Listen. If you have Read the reqs of the newest games they will run on a Core 2 Quad without hesitation. Core 2 Quad Basis is Compatibile with an i7 basis which means no new motherboard when changing the CPU, Core 2 Quad can be overclocked to the power of an i5 without any effort or overheating the CPU, So basicaly a Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 3.0 ghz can be overclocked to a 5.4ghz without any problem. Thats where I break your logic Since I have 2 overclocked Core 2 Quads that have 4.6 ghz each

Wait, he chose 775 mobos which isn't compatible for Sandy bridge and Ivy bridge. Anyways, here's a benchmark of Phenom II X4 965 BE VS that cpu.

anandtech.com/bench/Product/88?vs=53

heck, and i3 is better than the AMD processor. That cpu is old and many require more cpu power.

FOR $600 (No glowing like you want though because CASE is all black and no see through glass at the side.:/

CPU: i5-3450 $200 newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116506
Case: NZXT Source 220 $60 newegg.com/Product/Product.asp…3&Tpk=NZXT%20Source%20220
motherboad: Asrock H77 PRO4m $90 newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157301
ram: Gskill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4gb) DDR3 1600 $47 newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
hdd: WDC Blue 500GB SATA III $70 newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769
psu: Seasonic M12II 520w 80+ Bronze $60 newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093
gpu: HIS iCooler 7770 $145 newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161402

$672

+Ivy bridge cpu (77w only!)
+Awesome case with USB 3.0 on the front
+ h77 mobos, that's all you need.
+ 8GB ram. Lifetime warranty I believe
+5yrs warranty for PSU. MODULAR too.
+ Cheap GPU! Bang for the buck card.

~~

1.5ft Serial ATA Data Cable - 18" SATA Cable $0.98 SATA Cables

100ft Cat6 RJ45 Crossover Ethernet Network Cable (GREY) $14.89 Ethernet Cable

6ft HDMI Mini to HDMI Cable - HDMI Type C (BLACK) $3.95 HDMI to Mini HDMI Cable

Masscool BLD-14025S1L 140mm 57CFM Blue LED Case Fan w/ 3+4pin Plugs $7.98 (2) Case Fans

Link Depot FAN-4LED-120BU 120mm (120x120x25mm) Case Fan w/ Blue LED $5.98 (2) Case Fans

John Woo's Stranglehold PC Game $0.98 Random Cheap Game

Raptor Gaming LK1 Keyboard with Anti-Ghost Technology & Removable Keys $19.98 Keyboard

Zalman ZM-M300 7-Button USB Wired Optical Gaming Mouse $13.98 Mouse

Logisys MH101GN Green Aluminum Memory Heatsink $1.98 RAM Heatsink

you don't need most of those except if you are a blue addict.

~~

Masscool BLD-14025S1L 140mm 57CFM Blue LED Case Fan w/ 3+4pin Plugs $7.98 (2) Case Fans
Link Depot FAN-4LED-120BU 120mm (120x120x25mm) Case Fan w/ Blue LED $5.98 (2) Case Fans

+the gpu has its own HDMI blah blah. or your monitor has that.
+You can get a cheaper keyboard and mouse unless you're hardcore. but I think that's okay.
+Ram heatsink is unnecessary!
+Don't you have ethernet cable already? it's really not necessary to buy one too.
+Sata cables...HDD has that already or the motherboard.

alright bro I will take a few of these parts but I am keeping tha case o_o lol I will add them to the list and remove a few :3 also yeah IDK why I added the Mouse and Keyboard

plus IMO side mirror is better not only for visuals but also incase if a fan falls off or is not properly put on or anything. I am surely keeping my Hardrive since it has 1.5 TB and its only 8 bucks more, and I need the ethernet cuz I live on one side of the house and the internet is on the other... no other phonelines either D: and I dont think this PC will be wireless

I can find a cheaper RAM than that.

The Graphics Card is able to play Games in 3D so I can play them on My 3D Display, has an extra GB, and is only 20 bucks more, I think I am fine with this on :3 just wondering though GBs do help performance right cuz the Radeon is better but oonly if they have the same GB it wont let me test a 2GB
anandtech.com/bench/Product/536?vs=541

Changed the motherboard

got Ivy Bridge because you seem to really like it and I dun know shit about this (lol)

Power Supply has way more Wattage at a less price, it is durable according to many reviews

I have to admit, fans may be overkill on the LED factor because look at the same case with a Blue LED power supply nzxt.com/new/images/_upload/pr…llery/NZXT_Lexa_S_pic.jpg

karlsanada10 · Jul 2nd 2012, 5:09pm

Ram is 1600 frequency. So it's better. a lot faster than 1333(your chosen ram).

and it's 8GB.xD so it's almost the same but a lot lot faster.

the HDD you've chosen is SATA II that's why it's a lot cheaper. what I've suggested is SATA III, a lot faster too.

About GPU, GB is not really necessary. 1GB is already enough unless you play on 2 monitors.

550 sucks just so you know. it barely plays BF3 on high as far as I know

7770 though can play it on high flawless. trust me. they are new-gen. 550 is old really old.

here's a review for the gpu:

techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/HD_7770_iCooler/

EDIT: Another thing

PSU is the heart of your PC. Once it dies, it may damage your components. I don't like the PSU that you chose because it doesn't have the 80% certificate. what i gave is fully modular and 80+ bronze. 5 yrs warranty. Trust me. You won't go wrong with it.

TimmyB1tch · Jul 3rd 2012, 12:43am

karlsanada10 wrote:

Ram is 1600 frequency. So it's better. a lot faster than 1333(your chosen ram). and it's 8GB.xD so it's almost the same but a lot lot faster.

the HDD you've chosen is SATA II that's why it's a lot cheaper. what I've suggested is SATA III, a lot faster too.

About GPU, GB is not really necessary. 1GB is already enough unless you play on 2 monitors.

550 sucks just so you know. it barely plays BF3 on high as far as I know

7770 though can play it on high flawless. trust me. they are new-gen. 550 is old really old.

here's a review for the gpu:

techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/HD_7770_iCooler/

EDIT: Another thing

PSU is the heart of your PC. Once it dies, it may damage your components. I don't like the PSU that you chose because it doesn't have the 80% certificate. what i gave is fully modular and 80+ bronze. 5 yrs warranty. Trust me. You won't go wrong with it.

BF3 is a bad example for a game because it requires so much power and I will not play it.
alright there bro, I changed everything to be on Newegg so it would all be in one place (browser freezed about a million times though) and I managed to get a $60 and $25 coupon and a new case that I wanted from iBuyPower.com :3 so I am happy with the changes. Plus I can just buy lighting, it doesnt have to be on the PSU itself, you seem to know what your doing so I will go with what your saying

karlsanada10 · Jul 3rd 2012, 9:17am

Well, it's because I was once like you.xD Got my PC last November and so happy for it.

NOTE: NO USB 3.0 for that case.:/ it's really good looking though.

newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146080

no blue fans though.:/

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