Trusted site to build a good gaming computer
Hey guys so its about time i get serious about my PC gaming and get a good gaming pc. What site is a good trusted site that wont rip me off that i can build a gaming desktop?
Also, i am not building it myself, i just want to choose the specs.
April 11, 2012
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@drager260: I think I might do that since I'm getting a new build.
[quote=SupraX]@qwan456: Alright thanks. I'm trying to build a new PC too but can't get much info. My budget is under 6 hundo[/quote]
I posted in your thread. I have to go atm though. So get back to it like later tonight or tomorrow.
[quote=uIZdedDrK]newegg? D:
Or is that just a Canadian website..[/quote]
It's a US company that does have a site for Canada.
[quote=SupraX]@qwan456: Alright thanks. I'm trying to build a new PC too but can't get much info. My budget is under 6 hundo[/quote]
If there is a microcenter around you then I would recommend going there. Ive been there a few times and its pretty awesome, they have everything you need. Also theyve been running a promotion where if you buy an i5 2500k, you get 50$ off of most lga 1155 motherboards. So along with the cheap price of the 2500k, you are also getting a cheap mobo. They do price matches for newegg and tigerdirect themselves so usually its the cheapest price youll find.
Lately I've been working on building my own computer and I suggest you visit Mircocenter. My uncle goes there every now again to buy parts and stuff. I went with him and the have a vast supply of computer parts.
I've never really seen much of their customer service though, but my uncle really likes.
newegg? D:
Or is that just a Canadian website..
@qwan456: Alright thanks. I'm trying to build a new PC too but can't get much info. My budget is under 6 hundo
[quote=SupraX]@qwan456: is Microcenter the cheapest place to get my gear?[/quote]
I can't say for sure considering how I never shopped there. I just know that they often have some good in-store deals for processor that I wish I could get (I don't have a MC near me).
You also need to factor in other variables such as tax and shipping as well that can affect the outcome of the price. What you can do rather than limit yourself from one store is browse the catalogs of what other retailer has to offer such as Newegg, NCIX, Frys, TigerDirect, Amazon, Buy.com, ZipZoomFly, and various of others.
@qwan456: is Microcenter the cheapest place to get my gear?
@Glatorian321: You're not helping him if you don't provide a link or source.
[quote=MostUnholy]i7 as the same price as an i5? Where the hell do you get your parts?[/quote]
Well, if you have a Microcenter near you, you could get it for cheaper. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354587
Of course, you could get the i5-2500k for cheaper as well. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354589
[quote=Glatorian321]Was I speaking to you about the 1000 dollar computer?[/quote]
Technically, you were, as you was commenting on the build that he suggested and claiming his recommendations to be "rip-offs".
[quote=Glatorian321]I was trying to help him and say that he can get a better deal[/quote]
Making a claim with nothing to back it up isn't exactly helpful for the TS. If you believe that what your dad got is better, then post the computer.
[quote=Glatorian321]and I'd rather have an i7 than i5 for the same price.[/quote]
I would too, but an i7 will cost more than an i5, and you knew that when you stated "spend a few dollars more and get a decent i7". Also, you have been continuously been stating the the processor. Do you even know the other components of his system?
@Glatorian321: You're not allowed to recommend other users to pirate on BasilMarket. i7 is useless compared to i5's unless you are doing video rendering or the like, for gaming there is no difference.
I don't give a rat's ass about your dad's $1000 computer that has better specs, I can get a free computer that's got better specs than your dad's one but it doesn't mean that every said BasilMarket user can. Only post statements that are actually useful please.
[quote=Glatorian321]Lol buying windows. Also, that processor isn't the best, spend a few dollars more and get a decent i7. My dad's 1000 dollar computer has better specs than that, those are all rip offs...[/quote]
Yes, buying Windows for an soon to be build computer. So what?
Unless he is doing something that will benefit from from 8 threads, the i5-2500k is a better value.
Instead of making comment that is useless for the TS, why not post the specification of your dad's computer?
I wouldnt immediately take the word of a random post, and while Cyberpower is endorsed even by AAFES, they still have their older track record of using refurbished/reconditioned parts, and they have notoriously bad customer service.
[quote=InfernoDX]saw the specs on that computer and compared to mine, mine is better and came out cheaper, but hey, whatever u want man, just trying to help here[/quote]
Also, along with posting the link, how did you configured it?
[quote=InfernoDX]saw the specs on that computer and compared to mine, mine is better and came out cheaper, but hey, whatever u want man, just trying to help here[/quote]
Post the link then?
[quote=CrayonScribble]Intel Core i5 2500k @ $200
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=57962&promoid=1101
Coolermaster HAF 912 @ $50
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=55583&promoid=1101
Seagate Barracuda 500GB @ $78
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&promoid=1101
Windows 7 Home Premium x64 @ $95
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=45271&promoid=1101
Coolermaster Hyper 212+ @ $23
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=41337&promoid=1101
DVD Burner @ $17
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=49597&promoid=1101
Plextor M3 128GB @ $150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820249014
GSkill 2x4gb 1333MHz @ $38
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231422
Asrock Z68 Extreme3 @ $122
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
Antec Earthwatts 650 @ $60 (w/ promo code PAXANT15, ends 4/22)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044
ASUS DirectCu II Radeon HD7850 @ $260
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121623
23' Monitor IPS @249
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260055
Total: $1342
The CPU/Mobo I gave you can be overclocked, I just realized that the shop you get it done at - you can ask for them to do it for you.[/quote]
Wow thanks a lot
Intel Core i5 2500k @ $200
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=57962&promoid=1101
Coolermaster HAF 912 @ $50
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=55583&promoid=1101
Seagate Barracuda 500GB @ $78
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&promoid=1101
Windows 7 Home Premium x64 @ $95
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=45271&promoid=1101
Coolermaster Hyper 212+ @ $23
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=41337&promoid=1101
DVD Burner @ $17
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=49597&promoid=1101
Plextor M3 128GB @ $150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820249014
GSkill 2x4gb 1333MHz @ $38
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231422
Asrock Z68 Extreme3 @ $122
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
Antec Earthwatts 650 @ $60 (w/ promo code PAXANT15, ends 4/22)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044
ASUS DirectCu II Radeon HD7850 @ $260
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121623
23' Monitor IPS @249
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260055
Total: $1342
The CPU/Mobo I gave you can be overclocked, I just realized that the shop you get it done at - you can ask for them to do it for you.
[quote=CrayonScribble]Would you pay more for a silent system or is it a non concern?
And what games are you planning to play?[/quote]
Not much of a concern. I plan on playing things like skyrim SWTOR tribes ascend bf3 cod and other modern games. I would like to run them on medium - high settings
Would you pay more for a silent system or is it a non concern?
And what games are you planning to play?
[quote=CrayonScribble]Know how to overclock/planning to?[/quote]
nope and probably not
Know how to overclock/planning to?
[quote=CrayonScribble]Live in USA or Canada?
And this is for gaming right?[/quote]
usa and yup .
Live in USA or Canada?
And this is for gaming right?
[quote=CrayonScribble]Do you want it immediately?[/quote]
within a month or a month and a half
Do you want it immediately?
[quote=CrayonScribble]@mymainacc: $800-$1500 is a large range. Do you need a monitor/mouse/keyboard etc?[/quote]
yup i do. It would be nice to have at least a 22''
@mymainacc: $800-$1500 is a large range. Do you need a monitor/mouse/keyboard etc?
[quote=CrayonScribble]@mymainacc: What do you want to use your computer for?
What do you already have?
How much money do you havev?[/quote]
I currently have a laptop and its crap. The money im willing to spend is $800-$1500. I would like an AMD Radeon HD 6870 , 8GB RAM, 500GB- 1TB memory, intel i5 or i7 3.0 - 3.3 GHz .
@mymainacc: What do you want to use your computer for?
What do you already have?
How much money do you havev?
[quote=CrayonScribble]Just buy parts from an online store (making sure they're compatible) and bring them into a store, most stores will assemble it for you for around $30 USD.[/quote]
seriously? o.O What do i need to buy though? Im clueless ;D
Just buy parts from an online store (making sure they're compatible) and bring them into a store, most stores will assemble it for you for around $30 USD.