New Build Maybe?

[IJason]

Hey guys i have always been fascinated by computers and all of technology really but i am new to how computers work and all that stuff. I been making youtube videos for about 2 years and love it, but my macbook pro isn't cutting it for all that i would like to do. I decided i need a pc and need it to be great for the following: Gaming, Rendering, video editing stuff like that, recording my games, and live streaming. This is what i put together on a website after some research but thought you guys could help me. Tell me whats a waste of money and what needs upgrading. Thank you so much

• CPU: Intel® Coreâ„¢ i7-3820 Quad-Core 3.60 GHz 10MB Intel Smart Cache LGA2011 (All Venom OC Certified)
• HDD: 2TB (2TBx1) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (2TB x 2 (2TB Capacity) Raid 1 High Performance with Data Security [+133])
• MEMORY: 32GB (8GBx4) DDR3/1600MHz Quad Channel Memory [+175] (Corsair Vengeance [+0])
• MOTHERBOARD: * (4-Way SLI/CrossFireX Support) GIGABYTE X79-UP4 Intel X79 Chipset Quad Channel DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ Ultra Durable 5, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, 4 Gen3 PCIe x16, 2 PCIe x1 & 1 PCI [+13]
• SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
• VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card [+305] (EVGA Superclocked ACX Cooling)

It came out to 3,500 dollars with the monitors and other extra stuff so yeah

 

[PP Mguire]

For starters, get a 4770k instead and an ASRock Extreme4 Z87. That will outperform the 3820 without a doubt.

Then, you can drop the 32GB to 16GB. I use Vegas Pro and record 1080p 60FPS in FRAPS and have never exceeded 16GB of usage while gaming or editing.

I would also recommend the 4GB 770 over the 2GB.

Next, you need an SSD. At least 120GB. Corsair Neutron GTX, Samsung 840pro are 2 good starters. I wouldn't spend more than a 1000 bucks on a rig without an SSD.

Finally, absolutely make sure you have a quality PSU. A Corsair HX650, Seasonic G series 650w, Corsair TX650m, would be some really good choices. No, you don't need anymore than that with that setup.

 

[Sean W.]

with the money you save on getting a cheaper motherboard and less ram you can bump your graphics card up to a 780.

Mguire likes the Asrock, i like MSI. This board is the same price as the one Mguire suggested, cant go wrong with either!

Newegg.com - MSI Z87-G43 GAMING LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

 

[IJason]

For starters, get a 4770k instead and an ASRock Extreme4 Z87. That will outperform the 3820 without a doubt.

Then, you can drop the 32GB to 16GB. I use Vegas Pro and record 1080p 60FPS in FRAPS and have never exceeded 16GB of usage while gaming or editing.

I would also recommend the 4GB 770 over the 2GB.

Next, you need an SSD. At least 120GB. Corsair Neutron GTX, Samsung 840pro are 2 good starters. I wouldn't spend more than a 1000 bucks on a rig without an SSD.

Finally, absolutely make sure you have a quality PSU. A Corsair HX650, Seasonic G series 650w, Corsair TX650m, would be some really good choices. No, you don't need anymore than that with that setup.

so something like this would be better

• CPU: Intel® Coreâ„¢ i7-4770K 3.50 GHz 8MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1150 (All Venom OC Certified)
• HDD: 240GB Corsair Force GS Series SATA-III 6.0Gb/s SSD - 555MB/s Read & 525MB/s Write [+184] (240GB x 2 (480GB Capacity) Raid 0 Extreme Performance [+260])
• MEMORY: 16GB (8GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Vengeance [+0])
• MOTHERBOARD: [CrossFireX] ASUS Z87-K Intel Z87 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, 2x PCIe x16 (1 Gen3, 1 Gen2), 2 PCIe x1 & 3 PCI (Pro OC Certified)
• SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
• VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 4GB 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card [-425] (EVGA ACX Cooling Edition Powered by NVIDIA)

 

[Sean W.]

whats your budget for:

motherboard
processor
ram
graphics card
SSD
power supply

?

 

[IJason]

whats your budget for:

motherboard
processor
ram
graphics card
SSD
power supply

?

Hoping to spend 3000$ on everything, including 2 monitors and keyboard/mouse.

 

[Sean W.]

where do you live? do you know if there is a micro center near you?

 

[IJason]

not sure but i like in the united states, Connecticut

 

[Sean W.]

There is no micro center in your state unfortunately, but this build will do everything you want and leaces you with $1200 for monitors, speakers, mouse and keyboard, plenty.

I went with either the GTX 780 or the AMD 7990... up for you to decide... is the 7990 better than the 780? yes. Are nvidia's drivers better and AMD's? yes..

Case: $70
Arc Midi R2
Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 FD-CA-ARC-R2-BL-W Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Newegg.com

Mobo: $140
MSI Z87-G45 Gaming
Newegg.com - MSI Z87-G45 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Pro Gaming with Killer Networking & Sound Blaster Intel Motherboard

processor: $340
Intel Core i7-4770K
Intel Core i7-4770K - Newegg.com

Memory: $120
CORSAIR Vengeance LP 16GB
CORSAIR Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CML16GX3M2A1600C10 - Newegg.com

GPU: $670
MSI Gaming 780
Newegg.com - MSI Gaming N780 TF 3GD5/OC GeForce GTX 780 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card

OR

GPU $670
MSI Radeon 7990
Newegg.com - MSI R7990-6GD5 Radeon HD 7990 6GB 384-bit x2 GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

PSU: $130
CORSAIR HX series HX650
CORSAIR HX series HX650 650W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Newegg.com

SSD: $240
Samsung 840 Pro
SAMSUNG MZ-7PD128BW - Newegg.com

Cooling: $110
Corsair H100i
CORSAIR Hydro Series H100i Water Cooler - Newegg.com


Total: $1810

 

[IJason]

so im new to this. I would have to make this myself or is there a site or company that would do this for me?