Building a GOOD desktop!

[odinnightowl]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/64qyzy   Here you go this i just put together. it is actually a build i will partially be making for my self except i already have an os, and harddrive

 

[Nathanial]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/64qyzy   Here you go this i just put together. it is actually a build i will partially be making for my self except i already have an os, and harddrive

That's actually pretty fantastic work. The 750 ti will play most stuff out there on even max settings. My 660 ti certainly does (I do want to upgrade to a 980 at some point, but that's just for future proofing)! Could maybe use a third party heat sink, though. I would also maybe opt for a 700+W PSU... but I *think* the 600W should do.

 

[odinnightowl]

That's actually pretty fantastic work. The 750 ti will play most stuff out there on even max settings. My 660 ti certainly does (I do want to upgrade to a 980 at some point, but that's just for future proofing)! Could maybe use a third party heat sink, though. I would also maybe opt for a 700+W PSU... but I *think* the 600W should do.

Could easily work in a higher wattage PSU just the wattage usage needed was listed at under 300 watts so even this is more then needed. The reason i went with 750 ti over a regular 750 is i researched benchmarks for SKyrim on ultra. while this 2gb verson is nopt as awesome as the 3gb gtx 780 it was rated at 49-59 fps on ultra and the price was much much cheaper.

As for a 3rd party heat sink i was not sure if that was needed. the case comes with 2 fans already and the cpu has a heatsink included. A 3rd party heat sink might be needed in the future but as for this budget it simply did not fit into it and as you can see i didn't even include a cd/dvd-rom drive. 

 

[Bastrophian]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/64qyzy   Here you go this i just put together. it is actually a build i will partially be making for my self except i already have an os, and harddrive

Oh wow! Thank you! This is an awesome list! This'll help me with my final decision!

But i have a question....i really hope this isint too stupid, cuz i think i know what the answer is. Im working up to getting a navita graphics card at some point for this, after ive actually gotten the thing built and working, can i do that, change the graphics card when i need to? Infact, what will i be able to switch out, and what wont i be able to switch out? if anything.  

 

[Nathanial]

Oh wow! Thank you! This is an awesome list! This'll help me with my final decision!

But i have a question....i really hope this isint too stupid, cuz i think i know what the answer is. Im working up to getting a navita graphics card at some point for this, after ive actually gotten the thing built and working, can i do that, change the graphics card when i need to? Infact, what will i be able to switch out, and what wont i be able to switch out? if anything.  

I'm assuming you meant NVIDIA? The graphics card in the build is a NVIDIA (essentially) GTX 750. 

But yes, you can swap out the graphics card in the future... Just make sure your power supply will support it, and that your mother board will support it slot-wise.

 

[Bastrophian]

I'm assuming you meant NVIDIA? The graphics card in the build is a NVIDIA (essentially) GTX 750. 

But yes, you can swap out the graphics card in the future... Just make sure your power supply will support it, and that your mother board will support it slot-wise.

XD lol....oh wow, that's embarrassing. But yeah thats what I meant.

 

[odinnightowl]

Oh wow! Thank you! This is an awesome list! This'll help me with my final decision!

But i have a question....i really hope this isint too stupid, cuz i think i know what the answer is. Im working up to getting a navita graphics card at some point for this, after ive actually gotten the thing built and working, can i do that, change the graphics card when i need to? Infact, what will i be able to switch out, and what wont i be able to switch out? if anything.

EVERYYTHING is able to be changed out. nothing is welded together or anything like that(current computer i have contains a motherboard with welded on apu which means to change that out i need both new parts which is a pain) Only thing you need to watch for is that the parts you want to add are compatible with the rest of the build. If you have the name of said nvidia gpu i can check see if it is compatible. The graphics card already in the list is essentially a nvidia card just not the same brand.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VRvkt6 this new link is with an added cpu cooler and bumped up to 750 watts which also added 21$ to the build cost.

XD lol....oh wow, that's embarrassing. But yeah thats what I meant.

you already stated you are not wise in the art of building a computer. Simply put NVIDIA is but a name brand like Nike. The core of the graphics card (GTX 750ti 2gb ) is what the card is.

 

[Bastrophian]

you already stated you are not wise in the art of building a computer. Simply put NVIDIA is but a name brand like Nike. The core of the graphics card (GTX 750ti 2gb ) is what the card is.

Oh! I see, i didint know that! Thats actually really good to know! I seriously thought that NVIDIA was like...the god graphics card or what ever....cuz when ever i hear some guy talk about thier rig, some other guy'll crow about how he has the awesome NVIDIA card. lol. Thanks for telling me.

 

[Ralpf]

There really isn't good a comparison anywhere that I can think of to how video card branding works. But NVidia makes the chipset and sells that chipset to videocard manufacturers, who then put RAM, cases, heatsinks, fans, and anything else around it and then sell it under their brand name. You can buy NVidia branded cards, but they really aren't any different. AMD does the exact same thing.

If the card is called GeForce its chipset is made by NVidia, if it is called Radeon it's AMD.

 

[Clord]

I'm not good with this whole "budget" thing considering I have Titan X but.


What you definitely want is an expensive processor at least, so it doesn't end up hindering your GPU of choice.


Also if you want a gaming computer, stay away from Radeons, pick Geforce. Radeon drivers is one of those hells you don't want to experience.

 

[odinnightowl]

I'm not good with this whole "budget" thing considering I have Titan X but.

What you definitely want is an expensive processor at least, so it doesn't end up hindering your GPU of choice.

Also if you want a gaming computer, stay away from Radeons, pick Geforce. Radeon drivers is one of those hells you don't want to experience.

expensive does not always mean it is better. for instance using the titan. there is a $5000 gpu (yes $5000) which is essentially a titan with a couple bonuses added on but in the end is still just a titan.

 

[Clord]

expensive does not always mean it is better. for instance using the titan. there is a $5000 gpu (yes $5000) which is essentially a titan with a couple bonuses added on but in the end is still just a titan.

Yes, if you factor in the money, these things are overpriced compared to their power. However it seems to work as we keep buying them.


My Titan X is for example objectively better than most cards people use to gaming at the moment. However if we took account the price, then it would be questionable if the person wasted his money by not just getting two lesser cards and overclock them or something.


Dual GPU Titan model costs about 3000 dollars and it's objectively better than my Titan X. However not even 4K gaming needs such a beast right now.

 

[Nathanial]

Yes, if you factor in the money, these things are overpriced compared to their power. However it seems to work as we keep buying them.

My Titan X is for example objectively better than most cards people use to gaming at the moment. However if we took account the price, then it would be questionable if the person wasted his money by not just getting two lesser cards and overclock them or something.

Dual GPU Titan model costs about 3000 dollars and it's objectively better than my Titan X. However not even 4K gaming needs such a beast right now.

And that's where it becomes pissing away money, in my opinion. Especially if you're just gaming. I do not intend to offend you for your purchasing options, to each their own. But even if I was sitting on millions of dollars, I would want the best value for my buck when it comes to power vs $. At some point, I have to draw a line and think you're just paying for that "Titan" name, no?

 

[Clord]

I'm playing with 32 inch, 3840x2160 resolution monitor so, it made sense to get a single powerful GPU instead of going to less reliable SLI solutions.

 

[odinnightowl]

I'm playing with 32 inch, 3840x2160 resolution monitor so, it made sense to get a single powerful GPU instead of going to less reliable SLI solutions.

And to each their own. not everyone has that much spare funds to toss at a computer. Though i will agree a titan x means your gpu is a 5 year gpu (if you don't know what that means it is simple, it is a gpu that is built and designed so it can and will work well with games and applications for the next 5 years minimum baring and issues) The Titan x however for me is but a dream like having a really nice car or a massive boat. Folks like the OP are where i am at. Part by part month after month slowly building something i know will be a 2 year computer at the least 3-4 year thing max. Budgets play a big role to folks like us and the resolution you have on your computer honestly for regular things like i do or even games i play would make text far to small for my eyes. 

 

[odinnightowl]

Yes, if you factor in the money, these things are overpriced compared to their power. However it seems to work as we keep buying them.

My Titan X is for example objectively better than most cards people use to gaming at the moment. However if we took account the price, then it would be questionable if the person wasted his money by not just getting two lesser cards and overclock them or something.

Dual GPU Titan model costs about 3000 dollars and it's objectively better than my Titan X. However not even 4K gaming needs such a beast right now.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/pny-video-card-vcqm6000pb  that was the $5000 one i was speaking on if you were not aware of what one it was.  Also as you have a Titan X what is the difference between the X and the Z as shown here https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-12gp43992kr ?

 

[Clord]

Having picked the computer parts by myself, I know the basics like ensuring compatibility between motherboard, parts and stuff like that.


Also, I don't upgrade my computer every year. I tend to go parts that keep my computer enough powerful at least 2-3 years. So while it initially seems pricey, it is off-set by not having constantly keep buying new parts to keep up.