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Jun 28 2016 08:22am
Budget: $ 600
More specific use (what games, what programs): Gaming, Video Editing and streaming
Planned time until purchase: July 1 - 5
Do you need an Operating System?: Yes Windows 10
Do you have any specific preferred components?: Intel
Do you need a sound or wireless card?: Not sure ?
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?: plan on overclocking
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?: Yes Need all 3
Zip code/location? (Shipping costs): 33437 , West Palm Beach , FL


So basically I want this desktop to be 100 % for gaming and streaming. Only game I really play is d3 and League of Legends, I would like to be able to play both at full graphics and still be able to stream with no problems at all. Need you guys help, Thank you so much

I do enjoy visual so if the parts can be seen and looks good, its always a plus.

This post was edited by Metaphysics on Jun 28 2016 08:24am
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Quote (Metaphysics @ Jun 28 2016 09:22am)
Budget: $ 600
More specific use (what games, what programs): Gaming, Video Editing and streaming
Planned time until purchase: July 1 - 5
Do you need an Operating System?: Yes Windows 10
Do you have any specific preferred components?: Intel
Do you need a sound or wireless card?: Not sure ?
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?: plan on overclocking
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?: Yes Need all 3
Zip code/location? (Shipping costs): 33437 , West Palm Beach , FL


So basically I want this desktop to be 100 % for gaming and streaming. Only game I really play is d3 and League of Legends, I would like to be able to play both at full graphics and still be able to stream with no problems at all. Need you guys help, Thank you so much

I do enjoy visual so if the parts can be seen and looks good, its always a plus.




That budget is going to be very hard to hit for the reasons I bolded. In fact, I'm not even sure it's possible...at all, at that budget.

/e Warning: We have a guy on here, that will post sooner or latter (or PM you) promising to do w/e you want for 50fg. I would take that with a grain of salt. Unless he inherited a billion dollars or so, and can sell parts less than anyone else can...it's still not doable. :(











This post was edited by Ghot on Jun 28 2016 09:40am
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That budget is going to be very hard to hit for the reasons I bolded. In fact, I'm not even sure it's possible...at all, at that budget.

/e Warning: We have a guy on here, that will post sooner or latter (or PM you) promising to do w/e you want for 50fg. I would take that with a grain of salt. Unless he inherited a billion dollars or so, and can sell parts less than anyone else can...it's still not doable. :(


agreed
with this budget its tough, older gen all in one prebuilt would fit this as much as I hate prebuilts
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Jun 28 2016 10:47am
You or somebody may want to consider the requirements for the type of streaming you want to do. A fast CPU and internet upload speed are both crucial factors in broadcasting good quality on twitch tv. I dont use twitch myself, so I dont know the minimum requirements for a good quality stream. I think that's something you should look into because it will inform you on what CPU speed will best suit your needs. You don't have to have the newest cpu or gpu to do what you're requesting, but buying past generation computer parts can be an iffy venture because the price performance ratio quickly disappears. I'd recommend saving up a few hundred more dollars and buy something that isn't on the edge of being inadequate.

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You or somebody may want to consider the requirements for the type of streaming you want to do. A fast CPU and internet upload speed are both crucial factors in broadcasting good quality on twitch tv. I dont use twitch myself, so I dont know the minimum requirements for a good quality stream. I think that's something you should look into because it will inform you on what CPU speed will best suit your needs. You don't have to have the newest cpu or gpu to do what you're requesting, but buying past generation computer parts can be an iffy venture because the price performance ratio quickly disappears. I'd recommend saving up a few hundred more dollars and buy something that isn't on the edge of being inadequate.


plz tell me which past generations computer parts are iffy venture

you know just cuz its last gen does not mean it cant perform plz give examples plz do newer stuff dimmishes faster

keep in mind his budget and need for all accessories and windows

This post was edited by yupitsmeh on Jun 28 2016 11:59am
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Jun 28 2016 01:25pm
Including keyboard, mouse, headset, and monitor you will need to spend at least double your budget. Here is my recent build and it is basically what you will need to do what you want: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/truechill/saved/j3cWGX

I wanted a specific look for my build. Here's where you can probably cut some corners:

Mobo: $75-100
RAM: ~$20
PSU: ~$20
GPU: $25-50
SSD: $75
Monitor: $75-100
Headset: ~$50

You can probably cut ~$400 from my total build cost and still have a rig that performs equally. I would look into places like reddit.com/r/hardwareswap for secondhand parts. I got my GPU there for $190 shipped almost brand new.

This post was edited by Incendiary on Jun 28 2016 01:25pm
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Jun 28 2016 01:37pm
Yeah thats not going to happen.

Find something used with like
2-4gen i5-i7 K model
8, preferable 16gb RAM
GTX 760, 770, 780, 960, 970 or AMD 280/280x/285/290/290x/370/380/380x
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Jun 28 2016 01:45pm
This is pretty much a minimum if you going to buy new with the requirements you are looking for
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/hnRqkT

And preferable 16GB RAM, 144Hz monitor and a better PSU. like:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/2jFYr7

Get a key from kinguin or *** They are quite cheap

This post was edited by ZwiX on Jun 28 2016 01:47pm
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Quote (ZwiX @ Jun 28 2016 03:45pm)
This is pretty much a minimum if you going to buy new with the requirements you are looking for
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/hnRqkT

And preferable 16GB RAM, 144Hz monitor and a better PSU. like:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/2jFYr7

Get a key from kinguin or *** They are quite cheap


He doesn't need a 6600K or CPU cooler if he's only playing League and D3 haha
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Jun 28 2016 02:11pm
Stalk ebay's "ending soonest" auctions and "newly listed" buy it now when you search for 'gaming pc', good deals pop up all the time.

Also craigslist is a good place for a cheap monitor, I bought a hp 19" widescreen for $20 lol
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