Design a Computer on $1200

vKonrad

Design a computer on $1200, monitor included(has to be 120hz)
Headset/Mouse is not needed
No software is needed.

If I use your design then 11k zp is headed your way.

Apart from posting just a list of parts and their corresponding marketplace, post a couple words/sentences why you chose those parts.

What is needed:
able to record at atleast 40fps/full qual for cf
70fps+ for all games that are out on highest or second to highest settings
case looks nice
quiet


thank you and good luck

Grabster

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-C12P SE14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G43 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.94 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($250.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $1240.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-16 10:10 EDT-0400)

The combination of the 3570k, which you can overclock if you so desire, and the 7970 will get you great fps in almost every single game. The monitor can go up to 144hz for more seeable frames. The Define R4 is a quiet and good looking case. To compliment the Define R4s purpose of quietness is the Noctua NH-C12P. Noctua is known for making very quiet coolers and fans while not sacrificing performance. Have fun with your new computer and I hope I win.

taeyeoNNNNN

http://www.amazon.com/VG248QE-24-Inch-Screen-LED-lit-Monitor/dp/B00B2HH7G0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1373984191&sr=1-1&keywords=asus+144hz
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Pentium-3-2GHz-800MHz-LGA775/dp/B000TUN6UW/ref=sr_1_22?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1373983856&sr=1-22
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Memory-Module-KTH-LJ2015-256/dp/B000NH7SZ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373983896&sr=8-1 x4
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-LGA1155-CrossFireX-Motherboard-GA-Z77-D3H/dp/B007R21K9E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373983960&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/Jaton-nVidia-GeForce-Profile-Support/dp/B0000YTXPO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1373984018&sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.com/Maxtor-5T010H1-10GB-Hard-Drive/dp/B003ZO8BTU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373984081&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Logisys-Corp-Taran-Computer-CS2002BK/dp/B006VK91IA/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1373984157&sr=1-4

over_rated

taeyeoNNNNN wrote: »

http://www.amazon.com/VG248QE-24-Inch-Screen-LED-lit-Monitor/dp/B00B2HH7G0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1373984191&sr=1-1&keywords=asus+144hz
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Pentium-3-2GHz-800MHz-LGA775/dp/B000TUN6UW/ref=sr_1_22?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1373983856&sr=1-22
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Memory-Module-KTH-LJ2015-256/dp/B000NH7SZ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373983896&sr=8-1 x4
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-LGA1155-CrossFireX-Motherboard-GA-Z77-D3H/dp/B007R21K9E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373983960&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/Jaton-nVidia-GeForce-Profile-Support/dp/B0000YTXPO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1373984018&sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.com/Maxtor-5T010H1-10GB-Hard-Drive/dp/B003ZO8BTU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373984081&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Logisys-Corp-Taran-Computer-CS2002BK/dp/B006VK91IA/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1373984157&sr=1-4

lol.


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1hT4n
A high refresh rate isn't always better since the only panels capable of that display colors badly just my opinion. The GTX 760 will max out almost all DX11 games in 1080p today as well as give you the option for using 3D vision with the monitor which AMD does not support and offers the best value/bang for buck. 3570K and 212 Evo will allow for mild overclocks at around 4.4 GHz if you're lucky. The SSD and HDD will give great overall system responsiveness if you have windows and apps on the SSD and media on the HDD. The Arc Midi R2 has a minimalist design as well as silence and lots of airflow. The GS600 gives enough wattage for upgrades and is sold by a decent company. If you downgrade the 3570K to just a 3570 the farthest you would be able to OC is 4.2 GHz but its slightly cheaper.

noobpoop12

FragOut_1knp

noobpoop12 wrote: »

Give him zp pls.

spenc0r

noobpoop12 wrote: »

You just made me spit out water on my 700$ monitor. You sir, are fired.

Ownage47

not a build but hey... In case you want to just by-pass all that built stuff..

Enough in the budget for a monitor (though not a high priced one)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883258030

Grabster

MiamiRain wrote: »

not a build but hey... In case you want to just by-pass all that built stuff..

Enough in the budget for a monitor (though not a high priced one)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883258030

lol 650 ti you cant be serious

Grabster

Did anyone win?

over_rated

MiamiRain wrote: »

not a build but hey... In case you want to just by-pass all that built stuff..

Enough in the budget for a monitor (though not a high priced one)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883258030

ManNextDoor wrote: »

lol 650 ti you cant be serious

lol prebuilt you cant be serious