So I need to build a new computer

[Ladios]

Don't just ignore a pc because it's filled with viruses, How rude :(

Help him get better and upgrade it.

its a laptop and it had appearantly had a coke pored on it at one point :( would have been years ago since i have not had it around other people, only now was the motherboard overheating when running firefox with even a giantass fan underneath it cooling.

Budget is flexible as I can just work for longer before getting it. I would prefer under $5k overall if possible though

Thanks for the tip on the megathread I will check it out


Sorry for the delay in posting as my computer is broken and im poosting alternatively

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[Butler]

Holy stuff. Under 5k. That could be a pretty beast computer.

[pecon98]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138346 Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231488 RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115229 Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148443 SSD (Install the OS and games on this)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152245 HDD (Storage)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102986 GPU (This will play literally anything at maximum quality, presently)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817121088 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835203006 Cooler

~$1450

This build should be very easy to upgrade and will take a long while to be outdated.

As for the builds below mine, I think this one is more reasonable considering what you are using it for. Though you'll still need a case, peripherals, and OS. (I'd estimate $400)

[Ethan]

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139007
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128532
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116492
CPU Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181017
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233248
Data HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152245
Boot SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227792
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161412 times two (in two way crossfire configuration).
ODD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118073
Xfire C: http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4812
C Lighting: http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=70242&vpn=BFA-ACL-30WK15-RP&manufacture=BitFenix times two (top and bottom of case).

Total price: ~$2825 after rebates.
Don't forget that you need a copy of Windows or whatever you are going to use too.

[Kalphiter]

I recommend you make a box out of bricks and have events that control everything separate

[Ethan]

Plus, not sure if you wanted monitors or stuff like that, but if you do, I recommend 3 of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236049
in an eyefinity setup.
Plus Keyboards and Mice which are all a much of a muchness.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104261
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126053
Just suggesting what I have. Awesome but meh, get what you want really

[Dominator]

This is a decent enough loadout if you have a budget of about £300/$500

OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600)
Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: H61M-S2-B3
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz (4CPUs), ~3.1GHz
Memory: 4096GB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 11

Graphics info:
Name: AMD Radeon HD 6700 Series
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip Type: ATI display adapter (0x68BA)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Total Memory: 2798 MB
Display Mode: 1280x1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic Non-PnP Monitor

[Nickelob Ultra]

Case:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
Mobo:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131821
CPU:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504
RAM:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231315
GPU:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130779 x2
SSD:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442
HDD:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533
PSU:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171049
Monitor:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236153
OS:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116992
       ^{feel free to go with Windows 7 home premium or ultimate as you wish though, just so long as it's 64-bit}
Cost ~$2100

I'm also leaving keyboard, mouse and audio output open-ended for you, I feel like that no matter what I can't really suggest those for you, those are more dependent on your choice.  This will absolutely rock for Civ5.

[Bisjac]

virused to death by some acronymed agency

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[pecon98]

While you're spending that much on a computer, get this speaker set!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836852001

[Ladios]

Cool I like these suggestions, they are helping me know what I want to look for.

Right now I have two cases in mind.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146073
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811208036
They seem adaptable and not many negative reviews and they support the motherboard I was thinking of (I like the orange one but I will likely go with the cheaper one.)

Will be looking at power supplies next i suppose.
I like pecon's motherboard btw but I don't really know what to look for exactly besides that I get that intel 7 sandy britches chip thing

[Clone v.117]

All I know is ask Ethan, he seems to be the guy that does this stuff.
Speaking of which I haven't seen him in forever, is he still around?

[Ladios]

Haven't seen him maybe I have his steam i forget.

Anyways, when a case says it supports dual 120mm radiators can it support this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181017

I am having trouble finding any cases supporting larger radiators than 120 mm yet all the radiators I find look huge yet claim 120mm fans. Is that what I am supposed to be looking at? Where does the big clunky bit go?

Actually reading both looks like the radiator can fit in both :D