$1k gaming rig, first time builder

[Armyguyclaude]

Are you guys even interested in my comp anymore xD

 

[Jad Chaar]

I don't know what you all mean, but I'm assuming that it's ok to go with the 120 gb ssd memory storage device that was mentioned above.

Didn't realize my comp thread was gonna start a storage war

You wont be disappointed. No worries if you are, SSD tech is always advancing, so any future upgrade will be great.

 

[Jad Chaar]

I also upgraded to the 128gb Pro SSD hard drive, since it seems it's not that much more money and is apparently a little better.

Sorry bout this, good choice. Me and St1ckM4n are just bugging each other lol.

 

[St1ckM4n]

I also upgraded to the 128gb Pro SSD hard drive, since it seems it's not that much more money and is apparently a little better.

Good choice, it's a solid SSD. Yes, we're still interested.

The 840 non-pro uses single-level cell (or something along that line)

The link I posted vaguely explains the difference. Pretty much, the non-pro uses cheaper cells which cause performance issues and they have a lot shorter lifetime. That's all I'm going to say, this article explains it pretty well too.

 

[Jad Chaar]

Good choice, it's a solid SSD. Yes, we're still interested.




The link I posted vaguely explains the difference. Pretty much, the non-pro uses cheaper cells which cause performance issues and they have a lot shorter lifetime. That's all I'm going to say, this article explains it pretty well too.

Ah ok. Sounds good.

 

[mailpup]

Regarding watching Blu-ray on your PC, FWIW, I sometimes watch a Blu-ray movie on my PC when our TV is busy with something else. Of course, it isn't as satisfying as on a big screen but you can still tell the difference between a Blu-ray disc and a DVD even on a PC monitor. Perhaps you want to build a Blu-ray disc library and watch it on a PC now with the idea that you will get a big screen later. There's nothing wrong with that but it's your choice.

If you do get a BD drive, I recommend getting a retail version because they usually come with software to play the Blu-ray. Sometimes an OEM BD drive comes with software but you can't count on it. OEM ordinarily means just the bare drive and nothing else but Newegg sometimes includes extras anyway. There's no guarantee though. Checking the descriptions and illustrations at the website where you will buy it might be helpful.

 

[Armyguyclaude]

This is my new set up with all the changes made:

Graphics Card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102998
199.99

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504
219.99

MoBo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293
134.99

Storage:
SSD
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009NB8WR0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A23NVCSO4PYH3S
134.95

Regular
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088PUEPK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A33Y0YQUZ2NYD5
68.00

Power Supply:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LB5AZY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
79.99

Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233
69.99

Memory:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QBUL1C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
52.99

Optical Drive:
Looking for a cheapo that's decent, quiet, has cables, and is compatible with Microsoft 7. Somehow I either can't find one or it doesn't exist .

Monitor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824176422
129.99

Cooling Device:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
34.99

OS:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q0PT3I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
91.17

 

[Armyguyclaude]

Thanks for all the help guys. it's been amazing. I didn't think I'd actually get this much support for something like this. It's cool to see such help on the net these days thanks.

Other than trying to find a new cheapo DvD drive I think I'm done xD

 

[Armyguyclaude]

Any ideas on a cheapo optical drive are welcome. I'm having the darndest time trying to find one

 

[Jad Chaar]

Thanks for all the help guys. it's been amazing. I didn't think I'd actually get this much support for something like this. It's cool to see such help on the net these days thanks.

Other than trying to find a new cheapo DvD drive I think I'm done xD

1 final thought. I would recommend the ASUS Z77 over the Asrock, just from past experience. Also, I would cut back on some, I am just thinking of what, so that you can get a 7870, but I guess you are fine . Nice build. Good luck. Also rule of thumb: Never install drivers from CD (unless you dont have active internet). Also I love how Win 8 is $1 less than Win 7 lol.

 

[mailpup]

Optical Drive:
Looking for a cheapo that's decent, quiet, has cables, and is compatible with Microsoft 7. Somehow I either can't find one or it doesn't exist .

Keep in mind that your motherboard comes with SATA cables for your hard drive and optical drives and a retail (boxed) version of optical drives usually comes with a SATA cable. I recently bought a retail LG BD combo drive and it came with a cable, mounting screws and software.

Now, when you say you are looking for a cheapo optical drive, what kind are you talking about? As far as compatibility with Windows 7, all modern optical drives should be.

 

[Armyguyclaude]

How do you install an OS from the internet when you don't have an OS on the computer already?

Also I found a great optical drive cd/dvd burner for like 17.99 no downsides from what I could see, but apparently it didn't have any cables, and since I can't find what kind of cables it needs I have no idea if I need to buy them (now know apparently my MoBo comes with some) and what kind!?!??

Cheapo: ~20$

Also I couldn't find a version of Windows 8 cheaper than windows 7 boxed form.

 

[mailpup]

Your latest proposed ASRock motherboard comes with two SATA data cables but if you need more, Newegg and most other outlets sell them.

 

[Jad Chaar]

How do you install an OS from the internet when you don't have an OS on the computer already?

Also I found a great optical drive cd/dvd burner for like 17.99 no downsides from what I could see, but apparently it didn't have any cables, and since I can't find what kind of cables it needs I have no idea if I need to buy them (now know apparently my MoBo comes with some) and what kind!?!??

Cheapo: ~20$

Also I couldn't find a version of Windows 8 cheaper than windows 7 boxed form.

OEM version is $1 less, I found it funny. Well, most optical drives nowadays are SATA, no more IDE. So you just need a SATA cable, plug it in the 3GB/s port not the 6GB/s btw. As for the OS part, I said drivers, the software needed to tell the OS how to understand the hardware. For gaming, you want to constantly update graphics drivers because AMD and nVidia are constantly updating to run games better. Install the OS, and then install drivers from the internet, not the CD, they are more up to date. I will provide you with the drivers for the most necessary pieces of hardware; download them to a USB drive, and when you get your OS loaded on your new PC, install them.

Your latest proposed ASRock motherboard comes with two SATA data cables but if you need more, Newegg and most other outlets sell them.

This is why I am saying go ASUS, cables are no biggie but the ASUS comes with like 4.

Edit: What motherboard did you decide on? The asrock?

 

[B00kWyrm]

Looks good to me.

Just to restate one thing I said earlier.
You may find that you will want an extender for your cpu power cable.
This 12" cable by Kingwin is sleeved (black). You can find others.
Corsair's PSU cable length may or may not be enough to reach,
but for nice clean cable management, I think the extender is likely to be needed.

I agree that Asus is generally considered a better name than Asrock,
but I did just do an AMD build with Asrock, and I am pleased with the result.

 

[Jad Chaar]

These are the important drivers you must install, download them to a USB drive and install them on your newly built PC (after you install Win 7):
Chipset driver: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Det...g&OSVersion=Windows 7 (64-bit)*&DownloadType=
Network driver: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Det...g&OSVersion=Windows 7 (64-bit)*&DownloadType=
USB 3 driver: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Det...dId=3467&DwnldID=21129&keyword=usb+3&lang=eng
Graphics driver: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/Pages/radeonaiw_vista64.aspx
Audio driver (the 64bits Vista, Windows7, Windows8 Driver only (Executable file)[FONT=Arial])[/FONT][FONT=Arial]: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads...=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false[/FONT]
Other:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?cat=Download&os=Win764&Model=Z77 Extreme4
Download these drivers from the site above: [FONT=Arial]ASMedia SATA3 Driver, and A[/FONT][FONT=Arial]SMedia USB 3.0 driver[/FONT]


Good luck on the build bud . Ask me any questions that may arise.