Building a new rig.

01-20-14, 08:31 PM

So... I may have asked this a while back, but now that things are settling down and Im going to actually have money to spend soon. I've realized, if I am going to continue PC gaming, I want to get a Fast Desktop.

Now I have known that possibley the best way to do such is build one yourself, I've read some articles and magazines and so far it seems putting one together is just a matter of some common sense, and some careful hands, and Im ready for the challenge. My plan is to part it out and build it piece by piece over maybe 6 months or longer. My question is two-fold..

1) What could I expect to spend on something that would crush just about any game out on the market right now but still be reasonably decently priced. Like around $2,000 USD.

2) Are there any REALLY in depth articles that show you what to grab first if your parting out, and give you some basic ideas of what does what compared to other similar products. (Better graphics cards for overall performance vs better cards with better AA qualities and such)

I think I know enough about PC pieces to have a grasp on what I basically should get, I'll just need a bit more in depth tutoring from you all out there.

I know that I dont want to skimp on my PSU first and foremost, but other than that its been a while so any helps appreciated. Thanks guys.

Casey

Herr-Berbunch · 01-21-14, 03:06 AM

Due to the law of something better always around the corner I wouldn't recommend a build over six months, save the cash and in six months buy the inevitably better components.

Gargamel · 01-21-14, 06:47 PM

While you can learn to build one on your own, don't. Find a friend who has built one before to help you out. It'll make the process easier.

ReallyDedPoet · 01-21-14, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gargamel

While you can learn to build one on your own, don't. Find a friend who has built one before to help you out. It'll make the process easier.

And if you make a mistake you may fudge the whole build.

stoppro · 01-22-14, 08:06 AM

It's not to hard,I built mine about 3years ago and it still runs great plays any game no problem. just be sure to research so every thing is compatable. If done right you won't have to do it again for a long time[unless you want to keep upgrading] Good luck!

Gerald · 01-22-14, 09:16 AM

^And do you have any questions regarding graphics card, so have Stoppro solution on them.

ReallyDedPoet · 02-02-14, 07:20 PM

I have thought about building my own rig a few times, and have installed various components through the years, but I would still opt for a pro to do a complete build.

Red Devil · 02-03-14, 05:11 AM

I do my own upgrades eg: new cards etc. The problem with 'puters' is the same as all electronics, take it home, its obselete. within the next 5-7 years we will have graphene screens and hardware - look it up in google, amazing stuff. Tougher that steel. I can see 'towers' going down to the size of a hard drive!!

tater · 03-05-14, 01:58 PM

I'm in the market for a new rig as well. Maybe it will get me back to modding (though I now have an ulterior motive that involves black powder, not torpedoes

, and requires DX11, and just "more horsepower").

I have a P180 case already (which should take any ATX board I think), and presumably I can reuse my current HD as a secondary drive.

Any specific suggestions for vid card, CPU? Was thiking maybe an i5, looks like cpu/mobo for a little over $300. Then a middle of the road vid card (since high-end is out of date by the time you open the box, anyway).

Arclight · 03-05-14, 05:24 PM

Mm maybe 2500k or newer Ivy Bridge equivalent, and a GTX660. T'is what i've got so easy suggestion off the top of my head. $400 to $450 I'd guess.

tater · 03-06-14, 06:23 PM

I was looking at a 3350, seems a fair bang for the buck.

01-20-14, 08:31 PM	#1
reignofdeath Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Building a new rig. So... I may have asked this a while back, but now that things are settling down and Im going to actually have money to spend soon. I've realized, if I am going to continue PC gaming, I want to get a Fast Desktop. Now I have known that possibley the best way to do such is build one yourself, I've read some articles and magazines and so far it seems putting one together is just a matter of some common sense, and some careful hands, and Im ready for the challenge. My plan is to part it out and build it piece by piece over maybe 6 months or longer. My question is two-fold.. 1) What could I expect to spend on something that would crush just about any game out on the market right now but still be reasonably decently priced. Like around $2,000 USD. 2) Are there any REALLY in depth articles that show you what to grab first if your parting out, and give you some basic ideas of what does what compared to other similar products. (Better graphics cards for overall performance vs better cards with better AA qualities and such) I think I know enough about PC pieces to have a grasp on what I basically should get, I'll just need a bit more in depth tutoring from you all out there. I know that I dont want to skimp on my PSU first and foremost, but other than that its been a while so any helps appreciated. Thanks guys. Casey

01-21-14, 03:06 AM	#2
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Due to the law of something better always around the corner I wouldn't recommend a build over six months, save the cash and in six months buy the inevitably better components. __________________

01-21-14, 06:47 PM	#3
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,272 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	While you can learn to build one on your own, don't. Find a friend who has built one before to help you out. It'll make the process easier. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

01-22-14, 08:06 AM	#5
stoppro Sonar Guy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vero beach fl Posts: 380 Downloads: 493 Uploads: 0	It's not to hard,I built mine about 3years ago and it still runs great plays any game no problem. just be sure to research so every thing is compatable. If done right you won't have to do it again for a long time[unless you want to keep upgrading] Good luck! __________________ win 10 64-msi-32gig cosair ddr4-ryzen9-5600evga gtx3060-corsair850watt-2-ssd 500 gig drives 1m2 1tig

01-22-14, 09:16 AM	#6
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,246 Downloads: 548 Uploads: 0	^And do you have any questions regarding graphics card, so have Stoppro solution on them. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

02-02-14, 07:20 PM	#7
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The one and only East Coast Posts: 10,776 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Building a new rig. I have thought about building my own rig a few times, and have installed various components through the years, but I would still opt for a pro to do a complete build. __________________ Back in the Day

02-03-14, 05:11 AM	#8
Red Devil The Old Man Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sutton Coldfield England Posts: 1,515 Downloads: 258 Uploads: 0	I do my own upgrades eg: new cards etc. The problem with 'puters' is the same as all electronics, take it home, its obselete. within the next 5-7 years we will have graphene screens and hardware - look it up in google, amazing stuff. Tougher that steel. I can see 'towers' going down to the size of a hard drive!! __________________ > > Captain!, there's a destroyer on the por........ periscope is flooded Sir! > Darkness is only the absence of Light; Ignorance is only the absence of knowledge © www.worldwartwo.uk www.captainwalker.uk

03-05-14, 01:58 PM	#9
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	I'm in the market for a new rig as well. Maybe it will get me back to modding (though I now have an ulterior motive that involves black powder, not torpedoes , and requires DX11, and just "more horsepower"). I have a P180 case already (which should take any ATX board I think), and presumably I can reuse my current HD as a secondary drive. Any specific suggestions for vid card, CPU? Was thiking maybe an i5, looks like cpu/mobo for a little over $300. Then a middle of the road vid card (since high-end is out of date by the time you open the box, anyway). __________________ "Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one." — Thomas Paine

03-05-14, 05:24 PM	#10
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Mm maybe 2500k or newer Ivy Bridge equivalent, and a GTX660. T'is what i've got so easy suggestion off the top of my head. $400 to $450 I'd guess. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

03-06-14, 06:23 PM	#11
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	I was looking at a 3350, seems a fair bang for the buck. __________________ "Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one." — Thomas Paine