Pc build question

[SpazzBucket.]

Ok so as you might know, my laptop isn't the best for gaming, I've looked at ones that are built already for over $1000, but I heard you can custom build your own for under $700. Whats your guy's opinions and suggestions? where should I start looking?

[Hobo]

Do you want a laptop or desktop? I ask because you can build a more powerful desktop than laptop for the same price.
You can't really build your own laptop, you can but it's not at all practical. I know you can have them custom built for you with your specifications but not sure where.

I suggest you check out http://www.reddit.com/r/suggestalaptop if you really want a laptop.

[SpazzBucket.]

Do you want a laptop or desktop? I ask because you can build a more powerful desktop than laptop for the same price.
You can't really build your own laptop, you can but it's not at all practical. I know you can have them custom built for you with your specifications but not sure where.

I suggest you check out http://www.reddit.com/r/suggestalaptop if you really want a laptop.

No I want to go desktop for sure, I know that you get way more for less in a desktop

[Hobo]

Ok, desktop it is. Questions:
Budget?
Will you overclock your CPU?
What games do you want to run (just a few examples)?
Can you get a copy of Windows or do you need that included?
Monitor?
Keyboard/mouse?

[SpazzBucket.]

Budget: $600-$900 (over $800 have to have some significant improvements from cheaper)
Overclock:Not if I don't have to, if it is cheaper and safe enough to overclock then I will
Games I want to run:BFH, Watch Dogs, AC4 on max settings at a good fps (>60)
Windows:I will need it to be included, prefer windows 7 over 8 if that is a better gaming option
Monitor:already have a 1920x1200 HP monitor
Keyboard/mouse:A decent keyboard with hotkeys, backlight and shallow keys (laptop style keyboard) don't need a super fancy mouse, maybe a few extra buttons depending on price

[Hobo]

This is what I put together. Note: Does not include keyboard/mouse. The CPU cooler is optional, the CPU will come with a stock cooler. I only included it because the stock cooler sounds like a tornado. I can hear mine from across the hall. Windows 8 is supposed to run games slightly better than 7 but they are the same price so choose whichever you want. You could also swap the video card for a GTX 660. Mine runs most games on ultra @ 1080p @ 30-60 FPS depending on the game.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($118.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($116.90 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $786.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

[SpazzBucket.]

This is what I put together. Note: Does not include keyboard/mouse. The CPU cooler is optional, the CPU will come with a stock cooler. I only included it because the stock cooler sounds like a tornado. I can hear mine from across the hall. Windows 8 is supposed to run games slightly better than 7 but they are the same price so choose whichever you want. You could also swap the video card for a GTX 660. Mine runs most games on ultra @ 1080p @ 30-60 FPS depending on the game.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($118.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($116.90 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $786.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

That looks like a decent setup, good price too, I guess this is finally a paycheck that won't be going into my car

Also, is there a way I could get all of my games or at least the saves from my laptop HDD to the new PC HDD? I would like to just transfer over everything but I don't want to have problems that the laptop has been having

[TheSandman]

Just open the laptop, take the hard drive out, and plug it into your new comp using the same cable. It wont be a usb cable, itll be a sata cable, plug that into your new pc motherboard, (unless you invest in a hard drive caddy, make it a portable one, or keep it in your desktop as another drive), and it should come up with 2 hard drives in windows.

[Joshy]

I recommend trying to get a SSD on top of Hobo's build, you'll notice a difference in pretty much anything you do. I have a 120GB Samsung 840 EVO which I bought for £60, but maybe consider saving up for the 250GB model so you can put some games on it.

[Ethan]

man, I really need to save for a new one...somewhat decent "gaming" desktop for >$800, Ill take it

[Dobby]

man, I really need to save for a new one...somewhat decent "gaming" desktop for >$800, Ill take it

Define decent



The CPU 'AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor' is great. My friend used* to have it. Ran everything he threw at it.

The GPU sounds 'dank' as Hobo would say

[Ethan]

Define decent

one that can play GTA V comfortably, along with other "graphic intense/ CPU demanding" games

[Dr_Alio]

Why do you need the operating system if it's easy to activate it legally ( we dont give links to that) plus whay Semi-Modular power supply if you can buy None-Modular and safe some money pc case dosen't have window.

[Hobo]

Why do you need the operating system if it's easy to activate it legally ( we dont give links to that) plus whay Semi-Modular power supply if you can buy None-Modular and safe some money pc case dosen't have window.

That's the price for a legal Windows OS. You can get codes cheaper from various places but generally the sellers are breaking Microsoft's TOS.
Semi-Modular PSUs allow you to add only cables you need, that helps with airflow which helps keep everything cooler.

[SpazzBucket.]

You are all confusing me with this computer talk XD

I recommend trying to get a SSD on top of Hobo's build, you'll notice a difference in pretty much anything you do. I have a 120GB Samsung 840 EVO which I bought for £60, but maybe consider saving up for the 250GB model so you can put some games on it.

My laptop's 750gb HDD only has 50gb of space left on it, I need the 1TB, 250gb won't be nearly enough, I'll fill it in a month xD