video card suggestions

[ScipioCaesar]

EVGA already have excellent warranties for both the GPU and MB with purchase,{just remember to register them} I never had a CPU go out on me, so I never bought one for that. As for the windows, I use Ultimate just because I got it free, never really looked at the options to compare, so I really don't know. Someone else may.

Does that $1200 include the Monitor? And are you getting the 560Ti?

Yeah that includes the monitor and the 560Ti; good to hear that most of the parts come with warranties.

As for windows if pro/ultimate have no benefits than i guess i just get the bare minimum? There's a windows for $55 but idk if it gives everything since all the others are so much more ($110+)

Just to make sure i'm getting this all down here's everything i have so far...

DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135204
CASE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129097
HARD DRIVE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822145368
MONITOR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824254055
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130604
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006
KEYBOARD/MOUSE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823126041
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211457
MOTHERBOARD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188073
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115074
COOLING SYSTEM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106142

Well that's what I've got so far, all together just over $1200. If any of those are subpar or incompatable or something let me know because i wouldn't know any better. I hope that all looks pretty good though, wouldn't shock me if i need to change a part or two however.

[Loth]

Yeah that includes the monitor and the 560Ti; good to hear that most of the parts come with warranties.

As for windows if pro/ultimate have no benefits than i guess i just get the bare minimum? There's a windows for $55 but idk if it gives everything since all the others are so much more ($110+)

I am not sure what that $55 Windows version is, but the one you would likely want to buy is Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit OEM which is ~$100.

Well that's what I've got so far, all together just over $1200. If any of those are subpar or incompatable or something let me know because i wouldn't know any better. I hope that all looks pretty good though, wouldn't shock me if i need to change a part or two however.

I would suggest you take a look at the Fractal Design R3 line of cases, with the setup you have, they are about the best you can get if you also value a quiet computer.

For CPU cooling, since you are not going to overclock, the extra CPU cooler is not needed, but if you do not want to use the Intel cooler that comes with the CPU, you should look to the Scythe Mugen 2 or 3 cooler, as that is the best price/performance you can get at the price level you are looking at.

Finally, I suggest you post this build on tom's hardware New Build Forum using the How To Ask For New Build Advice template, and you will likely get a lot of good input and help in combos if possible to cut price.

[ScipioCaesar]

I am not sure what that $55 Windows version is, but the one you would likely want to buy is Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit OEM which is ~$100.

Found it, thanks!

I would suggest you take a look at the Fractal Design R3 line of cases, with the setup you have, they are about the best you can get if you also value a quiet computer.

Sweet I'll have to check them out against the one i picked for now.

For CPU cooling, since you are not going to overclock, the extra CPU cooler is not needed, but if you do not want to use the Intel cooler that comes with the CPU, you should look to the Scythe Mugen 2 or 3 cooler, as that is the best price/performance you can get at the price level you are looking at.

I don't need the cooler? That's awesome, saves me $50!

Finally, I suggest you post this build on tom's hardware New Build Forum using the How To Ask For New Build Advice template, and you will likely get a lot of good input and help in combos if possible to cut price.

Alright thanks man I'll have to check that site out then.

All said and done with what I have how well will my PC run games and such? And how easily upgradable will it be in the future?

[Loth]

With your current setup the PSU is overkill, but with the motherboard you have picked which supports SLI, it will be great if you intend to add a second GTX 560 Ti down the line.

With the screen resolution of that monitor, it would perform extremely well, and only few games at max settings will struggle like Crysis 2 with 1.9 patch plus DX11 and Highres texture pack or Metro 2033.

You can read a review of the GTX 560 Ti here.

[Khalus]

As it stands you'll be able to upgrade your CPU to an i7, add another 8gb of RAM, and get a better GPU/PSU when needed. And yeah do take others advice as well, as my suggestions are what I'd build. However, I do suggest you stick with the Antec Case, they have very good airflow, which you'll need with that 560Ti. I still highly suggest you get the 570 though...

And the reason I suggested that Heatsink was because it provides additional internal cool air vented 360 degree, that will hit the back of your GPU as well, providing more cooling to the PCB. {you can get by fine with the standard heatsink the CPU comes with though.}


All-in-all though, its a pretty good mid-range PC...oh and it kicks the snot out of that 'thing' you currently have...LOL

[ScipioCaesar]

Alright well thanks guys so much for all the help so far; I just need to call best buy to confirm i can still return this desktop (i don't see why i couldn't) and then i think i'm on my way!

Just to clarify; everything i have is good as a mid-range PC...i don't need the cooling system, i have plenty of room to upgrade, and the 560Ti is very passable although the next one up would be better all around. I can always add another one apparently later on if i wish i s'pose =P

As long as everything I have is good i think i'll take one last look at it all and then get moving on getting it all shipped to me! xD Thanks again for all the awesome help/support!

[Naylia]

This is the best All-in-One I could find at Newegg that is under $1200. It won't compare performance wise to the recommended build your owns...but you won't have to build it and you should be able to enjoy FFXIV and other games on medium settings at about 30 frames per second with the Radeon Mobility 5650M. However, moving to a tower form factor will get you a lot more bang for the buck since you won't be stuck with laptop/mobility video cards/cpus.

Lenovo IdeaCentre A700 (4024-5EU) 23" All-in-One PC Intel Core i5 480M(2.66GHz) 4GB DDR3 1TB HDD Capacity ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 (1GB) Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - $1099
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883108455

Newegg has a 0 interest/12 month thing you can do.

[Khalus]

Thats one of those built-into-the-monitor systems, like he already has. I wouldn't get this, cause there is no possibility to upgrade it, and looking at the specs, they're not very good compared to what we helped you piece together recently.

[Coldfire]

Don't forget there's also pride in a self-assembled/built system :P
Like "I picked this stuff myself and it works!"
The first one is often the beginning of a hobby... an expensive hobby <.<

[Khalus]

an expensive hobby <.<

Yeah no kidding, my current PC has cost me about $3000, and its not even the best parts. {well it was close as of last summer} I have many friends that are into consoles and for the life of me they just don't understand how I can spend this much to play games, instead of $300 or less on a console.

For one the experience is much better, games are smoother and more responsive, you can mod them, graphics while not everything are 1000% better, and it does everything imaginable, unlike Sony and their ridiculous PS3 slogan "it does everything" ROFL

Anyway...