Gaming/Media hub PC build - €1000

fearcruach

Hi first time builder here. Looking for any advice you can give. Thanks!

1. What is your budget? [€1000]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming//Internet/Media hub] (Starcraft 2, COD, BF3, Crysis)
3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? No

5. Do you need a monitor? No

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? 1080p, Yes. (Have a 22", might get a bigger one)

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? Keyboard/Mouse

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? Yes

8. How can you pay? Bank Transfer/Laser

9. When are you purchasing? [In 14 days]

BloodBath

A little over budget but it was a stretch. Everything except the keyboard.

Item|Price
Intel Core i5-3570K Box, LGA1155|€199.81
Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950, 3GB GDDR5, PCI-Express|€270.22
Samsung SSD 840 120GB SATA 6Gb/s|€82.31
be quiet! SYSTEM POWER 7 600W|€68.06
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - Intel/AMD|€29.51
LogiLink Wireless LAN 300 Mbps PCI Karte 802.11n 2T2R|€14.64
Sharkoon Drakonia Gaming Laser Mouse|€24.07
Sharkoon 1337 Mat "Black" Mousepad|€5.64
Samsung SH-118AB schwarz|€12.79
MS Windows 8 64bit (SB-Version) Englisch|€85.17
ASRock Z77 Pro3, Sockel 1155, ATX|€82.94
Seagate Barracuda 7200 1000GB, SATA 6Gb/s|€59.47
8GB Corsair XMS3 PC3-10667U CL9-9-9-24|€41.76
Sharkoon Vaya schwarz, ohne Netzteil|€26.62
Revoltec Lüfter "AirGuard", 140x140x25 mm|€3.99
Xilence Power Gehäuselüfter 12cm|€2.42
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€1028.41

fearcruach

Thanks very much! It looks like it ticks all the box.

If I use an ethernet line, would that mean I wouldn't need the Wireless LAN card?

BloodBath

Yeah you wouldn't need it in that case. I threw in windows 8. You may prefer 7 but I'd go with 8 as it has some features 7 doesn't have and performs better in some areas.

It is a big change from previous ui's though but can be modified to work more like 7 anyway.

You will have to get a keyboard elsewhere as the German layout is different.

I had to kinda cheap out a bit on the case to get in budget but it's a good case for the money. No front usb 3.0 ports though but that's not an issue for most people.

fearcruach

Yeah I've used Win 8. Not dying about the interface but as you said it has better features in some areas.

Depending on how things go, I might be able to stretch the budget. What case would you recommend? Any suggestions on keyboards?

Thanks again!

BloodBath

Stick with 7 then. I really like the ultra fast boot mode on 8 though but it's no biggy.

You could drop down to a 60gb ssd if you wanted to save money towards a better case. A 60gb ssd is loads for windows and your non game programs. I have a 60 with W7 and a lot of programs installed and there's still 30gb free. Once you disable Hibernation mode and reduce the virtual memory from 10 to 2-3gb's Windows doesn't take much space.

I'd only go to 120 if you are planning on installing some games on the ssd.

As for cases it's more of a personal choice. I like tooless drive bays and you want good airflow for overclocking. Minimalist cases are nice if you are into that look but airflows in them are usually not great for overclocking.

The size of the case is the other factor. Do you want a midi or large full tower case?

fearcruach

BloodBath wrote: »

The size of the case is the other factor. Do you want a midi or large full tower case?

I have no preferences on the aesthetics i.e. minimalist wouldn't be for me as I'd much prefer a bigger one if it cools better.

BloodBath

Any colour preference? (Screw you chrome correcting my correct spelling of colour)

fearcruach

BloodBath wrote: »

Any colour preference? (Screw you chrome correcting my correct spelling of colour)

Not really. Again function over form. Plain black is nice but again not too fussy at all. I'll probably overclock at some point in the near future so thinking that good airflow is key.

BloodBath

There's really a crazy amount of cases on HWVS.

A lot of them are good so it's hard to make specific recommendations.

I'd say choose one yourself that has good features at a price that's ok for you.

Something like
http://lb.hardwareversand.de/Midi/57761/Corsair+Carbide+Series+300R%2C+ATX%2C+ohne+Netzteil.article

I'd add a side intake and a top exhaust fan.

fearcruach

Hi Bloodbath,

Thanks again for the advice. I'm thinking of going with the Cosair case. When it comes to getting fans for it, is there much of a difference between different types/makes of fans?

BloodBath

Main things you want to look for is.

CFM is the rated airflow and how much air the fans can push. The higher the better.

DBM is the noise level. Below 30fb is virtually silent. The lower the better.

Static pressure helps fans push air through filter's and vents. The higher the better.

You want to balance all 3 of these. Ideally something around 40-60 cfm, 20-30db, 0.5 - 1.0 static pressure.