[MEGATHREAD] Personal Computer - Updated builds thanks to Logical Increments

[Nal]

Why a Xeon
Those are server processors no? Maybe he's hosting a server but I wouldn't see why you would need to with that gpu

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[Becquerel]

Why a Xeon
Those are server processors no? Maybe he's hosting a server but I wouldn't see why you would need to with that gpu

Yeah, Xeons are for servers

[Bicky]

xeons can be used for gaming. i've seen several youtube videos where people have been using them.

i don't know if it's actaully a good idea

[Alyx Vance]

I see so much hate on AMD, I use AMD on my budget build (very limited budget build) and it works just fine. Doesn't overheat either given that my room isn't above room temperature.

[McJob]

i don't know if it's actaully a good idea

Too expensive for not enough benefit. They're great processors, but an i7 is already overkill.

[Georges]

Okay, I edited the list, I want to have two monitors, so
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.95 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($66.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($190.88 @ Amazon)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT WH ATX Mid Tower Case  ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($91.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: HP 20xi 60Hz 20.0" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator - OEM Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1234.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-16 17:42 EDT-0400

Now, this says it's $300 more expensive, but for some reason in the link you gave the prices weren't shown for the GPU nor the motherboard. Do you already have those?

Anyway, don't get that GTX 760. It makes no sense. For that much you could get a Radeon R9 290 or for $200 a GTX 960, which is slightly better than the 760, I think. Also, don't get a Xeon processor. Get an i5 4690k or 4670k. Xeons are server processors, and a $230 i5 will beat an $230 Xeon at gaming.

All of this is assuming you're creating a computer for gaming.

[Flush535]

getting a new gpu soon :x

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor  (Purchased For $0.00)
Motherboard: Asus P8H77-I Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard  (Purchased For $0.00)
Memory: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case  (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $199.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-16 17:56 EDT-0400

[Georges]

What GPU do you currently have?

[Flush535]

sapphire 7770

[Georges]

sapphire 7770

Ah. I had an MSI 7770. Pretty good card for the price, but I think you'll enjoy the 960... :P

[shamester]

FINAL UPDATE

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.95 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($86.75 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($61.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($66.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($190.88 @ Amazon)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT WH ATX Mid Tower Case  ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($91.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: HP 20xi 60Hz 20.0" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator - OEM Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Other: HDMI cable ($5.49)
Other: VGA cable ($5.70)
Total: $1091.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-16 19:38 EDT-0400

[carolcat]

xeons can be used for gaming. i've seen several youtube videos where people have been using them.

i don't know if it's actaully a good idea

it's really not. server CPUs are made for server work, not gaming.

edit: check out this thread pls. i feel like i might be willing to take on a custom built if i can just find a lovey case and get some critique.

[Bisjac]

but server mobos lack all the cool bells and whistles. its not worth it for only the cpu power.

[Deve]

i was handed down a hd 5750
anyone wanna hand me down a better gpu *wink wink nudge*
but nah really this thing is so dirty in my sleek case :c

[Tokthree]

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