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PMC Computer Building & General Information Thread
First off, I'd like to thank all of the people that have helped to make this thread a reality. Big shout out to crazyeagle and Killertoad for writing parts of this along with ColbaltHD, ThouGreatness, CheesyRice, and 57r4d for input and support.
[size=150%]Table of Contents:[/size]
Why Should I Build My Own PC?
What Parts Are In A Computer?
Choosing Your Components
Build Guides & Samples Builds
Glossary
[size=150%]BUILD REQUEST TEMPLATE[/size]
Answering these questions will help us make a build suited to your needs and your budget. Please make a new thread for each request so we can avoid cluttering up this thread. Replace the italicized text with your answers.
What is this computer going to be used for?
List what you will be doing with your computer.
What is your budget?
Include amount and currency. Also, are you fine with mail-in-rebates?
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter/Fry's Electronics?
Your country lets us know what sites you can order from. If you have a nearby Microcenter/Fry's they have some great in-store only deals that you can take advantage of.
What is included in the budget?
Things like the tower, the OS, peripherals and monitors.
Will you be overclocking?
Overclocking will require different hardware than a non-overclocking build so we need to know this.
Will you be reusing any parts?
If you are reusing parts list them here.
What OS do you want?
Say which OS you want or say if you already have a copy of one.
Any specific case preferences?
Size (form factor), color, etc.
Any other special features that you want in the build?
Stuff like an SSD, large hard drive, RAID, and wifi
[size=150%]Table of Contents:[/size]
Why Should I Build My Own PC?
What Parts Are In A Computer?
Choosing Your Components
Build Guides & Samples Builds
Glossary
[size=150%]BUILD REQUEST TEMPLATE[/size]
Answering these questions will help us make a build suited to your needs and your budget. Please make a new thread for each request so we can avoid cluttering up this thread. Replace the italicized text with your answers.
What is this computer going to be used for?
List what you will be doing with your computer.
What is your budget?
Include amount and currency. Also, are you fine with mail-in-rebates?
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter/Fry's Electronics?
Your country lets us know what sites you can order from. If you have a nearby Microcenter/Fry's they have some great in-store only deals that you can take advantage of.
What is included in the budget?
Things like the tower, the OS, peripherals and monitors.
Will you be overclocking?
Overclocking will require different hardware than a non-overclocking build so we need to know this.
Will you be reusing any parts?
If you are reusing parts list them here.
What OS do you want?
Say which OS you want or say if you already have a copy of one.
Any specific case preferences?
Size (form factor), color, etc.
Any other special features that you want in the build?
Stuff like an SSD, large hard drive, RAID, and wifi
[b]What is this computer going to be used for?[/b]
[i]List what you will be doing with your computer.[/i]
[b]What is your budget?[/b]
[i]Include amount and currency. Also, are you fine with mail-in-rebates?[/i]
[b]Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter/Fry's Electronics?[/b]
[i]Your country lets us know what sites you can order from. If you have a nearby Microcenter/Fry's they have some great in-store only deals that you can take advantage of.[/i]
[b]What is included in the budget?[/b]
[i]Things like the tower, the OS, peripherals and monitors.[/i]
[b]Will you be overclocking?[/b]
[i]Overclocking will require different hardware than a non-overclocking build so we need to know this.[/i]
[b]Will you be reusing any parts?[/b]
[i]If you are reusing parts list them here.[/i]
[b]What OS do you want?[/b]
[i]Say which OS you want or say if you already have a copy of one.[/i]
[b]Any specific case preferences?[/b]
[i]Size (form factor), color, etc.[/i]
[b]Any other special features that you want in the build?[/b]
[i]Stuff like an SSD, large hard drive, RAID, and wifi[/i]
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My cousin is coming out to visit and wants to build a PC while she's here.
What is this computer going to be used for?
Playing and recording Minecraft at 1080p, as well as some light video editing
What is your budget?
$650-$700 USD
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
She Lives in the US, but there isn't a nearby Microcenter
What is included in the budget?
The case and OS are included.
Will you be overclocking?
If possible, overclocking would be awesome.
Will you be reusing any parts?
An optical drive.
What OS do you want?
Windows 8.1
Any specific case preferences?
Nope.
Any other special features that you want in the build?
Nope.
Thanks for making this thread!
What is this computer going to be used for?
Playing and recording Minecraft at 1080p, as well as some light video editing
What is your budget?
$650-$700 USD
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
She Lives in the US, but there isn't a nearby Microcenter
What is included in the budget?
The case and OS are included.
Will you be overclocking?
If possible, overclocking would be awesome.
Will you be reusing any parts?
An optical drive.
What OS do you want?
Windows 8.1
Any specific case preferences?
Nope.
Any other special features that you want in the build?
Nope.
Thanks for making this thread!
Please make a separate thread. You will probably not get help here.
What is this computer going to be used for?
Gaming... Arma 2-3, GRAV, etc
What is your budget?
$250-$300 Dolla billz
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
US, idk never checked
What is included in the budget?
Just the needed, CPU, PSU, GPU, Motherboard, stuff like that
Will you be overclocking?
Not sure what this is
Will you be reusing any parts?
Nope, beside Mouse. Keyboard. Moniter
What OS do you want?
Windows 7
Any specific case preferences?
Nah
Any other special features that you want in the build?
8GB of RAM, Decent amount of hard drive space, 3.0+ processor speed.
I already have a build but just wondering if anyone else has some info on it.
Gaming... Arma 2-3, GRAV, etc
What is your budget?
$250-$300 Dolla billz
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
US, idk never checked
What is included in the budget?
Just the needed, CPU, PSU, GPU, Motherboard, stuff like that
Will you be overclocking?
Not sure what this is
Will you be reusing any parts?
Nope, beside Mouse. Keyboard. Moniter
What OS do you want?
Windows 7
Any specific case preferences?
Nah
Any other special features that you want in the build?
8GB of RAM, Decent amount of hard drive space, 3.0+ processor speed.
I already have a build but just wondering if anyone else has some info on it.
Fighterbear12What is this computer going to be used for?
Gaming, graphics, video editing, etc
What is your budget?
£1000
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
Wallington, Greater London, UK
What is included in the budget?
Nothing. Just the normal hardware.
Will you be overclocking?
Yes
Will you be reusing any parts?
1TB HDD - WD Blue, 8GB 1866MHz Corsair Vengeance Memory, Hyper 212 Evo 650W EVGA G1 Gold rated PSU, (I'd like a Corsair 350D) BitFenix Ronin ATX mid tower
What OS do you want?
I already have a genuine W7 key. I'll be getting W10.
Any specific case preferences?
Micro ATX, not too "gamer centric", window optional
Any other special features that you want in the build?
SSD w/ 128GB+
You guys should make your own threads
What is this computer going to be used for?
Gaming, graphics, video editing, etc
What is your budget?
£1000
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
Wallington, Greater London, UK
What is included in the budget?
Nothing. Just the normal hardware.
Will you be overclocking?
Yes
Will you be reusing any parts?
1TB HDD - WD Blue, 8GB 1866MHz Corsair Vengeance Memory, Hyper 212 Evo 650W EVGA G1 Gold rated PSU, (I'd like a Corsair 350D) BitFenix Ronin ATX mid tower
What OS do you want?
I already have a genuine W7 key. I'll be getting W10.
Any specific case preferences?
Micro ATX, not too "gamer centric", window optional
Any other special features that you want in the build?
SSD w/ 128GB+
Gaming, graphics, video editing, etc
What is your budget?
£1000
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
Wallington, Greater London, UK
What is included in the budget?
Nothing. Just the normal hardware.
Will you be overclocking?
Yes
Will you be reusing any parts?
1TB HDD - WD Blue, 8GB 1866MHz Corsair Vengeance Memory, Hyper 212 Evo 650W EVGA G1 Gold rated PSU, (I'd like a Corsair 350D) BitFenix Ronin ATX mid tower
What OS do you want?
I already have a genuine W7 key. I'll be getting W10.
Any specific case preferences?
Micro ATX, not too "gamer centric", window optional
Any other special features that you want in the build?
SSD w/ 128GB+
Just a reminder, if anyone needs a part list created for them and no one responds here, head over to www.reddit.com/r/buildapcforme and fellow Redditors can help you over there (you'll need to make a Reddit account to post).
In the meantime, feel free to PM me or ask me for any help.
In the meantime, feel free to PM me or ask me for any help.
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Hi there, if you could help me out with looking for parts, that would be great!
What is this computer going to be used for? Minecraft (I would want shaders), some VirtualBox (Virtual Machine software) and maaaybe video editing
What is your budget? Around $600 or $700
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
I'm sorry, I don't know what I microcenter is But I live in the US.
What is included in the budget? I need the tower (case), OS, and peripherals and monitors I'm not sure about yet. I have some spares, but I might not use them for this build. List some good peripherals please. (PLEASE INCLUDE A MECHANICAL KEYBOARD )
Will you be overclocking? No, I won't.
Will you be reusing any parts? Probably not.
What OS do you want? I would like Windows 8.1.
What case do you want? Probably a black one
Any other special features that you want in the build? SSD (totally optional) , wifi
What is this computer going to be used for? Minecraft (I would want shaders), some VirtualBox (Virtual Machine software) and maaaybe video editing
What is your budget? Around $600 or $700
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
I'm sorry, I don't know what I microcenter is But I live in the US.
What is included in the budget? I need the tower (case), OS, and peripherals and monitors I'm not sure about yet. I have some spares, but I might not use them for this build. List some good peripherals please. (PLEASE INCLUDE A MECHANICAL KEYBOARD )
Will you be overclocking? No, I won't.
Will you be reusing any parts? Probably not.
What OS do you want? I would like Windows 8.1.
What case do you want? Probably a black one
Any other special features that you want in the build? SSD (totally optional) , wifi
we could help you if you made a your own thread
JJJ512Thanks for taking your time out of your day to help people.
What is this computer going to be used for?
Gaming
Recording and Editing videos (Somewhat silent keyboard and fans for the recording bit please)
What is your budget?
The maximum amount of money is $2000 AUD and no higher..
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
I live in Western Australia
What is included in the budget?
i have a mouse so no need to worry about that.
Will you be overclocking?
Nope
Will you be reusing any parts?
Nope
What OS do you want?
Windows
Any specific case preferences?
I was thinking about this case http://apac.coolermaster.com/en/product ... mos-2.html
Any other special features that you want in the build?
I want WiFi. Also I want the build to be a bit silent since I would like to record without any horrible noises.
Thanks!
If you could make your own thread, we could help you there.
Edit: *Sorry* oops
yoshiz2Uses for: Gaming and YouTube
Budget: €400 €€€
Live: Ireland
Included: Everything except mouse,Keyboard
Overclocking: Will if I have too but will try to avoid it
Reusing: No
OS: Window's 7 or 8
Case: Light blue with temperature detector would be nice but just blue will do
Other stuff: WiFi and large hard drive
Thanks
-Sean
Edit: Btw I don't need a monitor that badly I have 2
Please make your own thread.
Uses for: Gaming and YouTube
Budget: €400 €€€
Live: Ireland
Included: Everything except mouse,Keyboard
Overclocking: Will if I have too but will try to avoid it
Reusing: No
OS: Window's 7 or 8
Case: Light blue with temperature detector would be nice but just blue will do
Other stuff: WiFi and large hard drive
Thanks
-Sean
Edit: Btw I don't need a monitor that badly I have 2
Edit2: Oops sorry will do
Budget: €400 €€€
Live: Ireland
Included: Everything except mouse,Keyboard
Overclocking: Will if I have too but will try to avoid it
Reusing: No
OS: Window's 7 or 8
Case: Light blue with temperature detector would be nice but just blue will do
Other stuff: WiFi and large hard drive
Thanks
-Sean
Edit: Btw I don't need a monitor that badly I have 2
Edit2: Oops sorry will do
What do any of you guys think of this build? It's not like I might buy it anytime soon, but I might consider it for gaming.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hHbCqs
Base Total: $3158.56
Combo Discounts: -$25.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$160.00
Shipping: $20.00
Total: $2993.56
Estimated Wattage : 1248 W
Change anything or something to improve/ make it less expensive/ make it more realistic.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hHbCqs
Base Total: $3158.56
Combo Discounts: -$25.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$160.00
Shipping: $20.00
Total: $2993.56
Estimated Wattage : 1248 W
Change anything or something to improve/ make it less expensive/ make it more realistic.
That build is absolutely awful. You, my friend, should never make a part list ever again.
So rude god, I was just making one to see what yall thought about it. Plus I was playing around with it to see what it'd be like, and I said I MIGHT consider it, depending on what yall thought
That was actually rude... Let him try, it's apparently his first build and we all failed when making our first build.
Ok so, here's what you need to change.
1) The CPU. You should throw in there a Haswell CPU or even a LGA 2011-3 socket i7.
2) You can get a better CPU cooler for that price
3) You need to change the motherboard so it can work with the CPU.
4) Too much RAM. You won't need 16GB of RAM unless you run a server, game and use Photoshop/render on 1 PC simultaneously. Either go with the cheapest DDR3 1600MHz CAS 9 8GB RAM (if LGA 1150 socket motherboard) or with a DDR4 2400MHz CAS 16 or even 15 8GB RAM (if LGA 2011-3 socket motherboard). Preferably 2x4GB modules.
5) There are better and cheaper HDDs for the price.
6) Those GPUs aren't worth it. You can either 3-way SLI 3x970 or just wait for AMD Radeon R9 3XX series to come out.
7) You can get better cases for the price.
8) You can get a PSU with higher efficiency when you can spend so much money on a PC.
9) No need for Windows 8.1 Pro edition.
Here's an edited, better build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($374.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING 5 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($287.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($230.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Primo White ATX Full Tower Case ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard ($91.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Mad Catz M.M.O. TE Wired Laser Mouse ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $3055.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-24 04:52 EST-0500
You can always remove those GPUs and wait till the Radeon R9 3XX series comes out.
Ok so, here's what you need to change.
1) The CPU. You should throw in there a Haswell CPU or even a LGA 2011-3 socket i7.
2) You can get a better CPU cooler for that price
3) You need to change the motherboard so it can work with the CPU.
4) Too much RAM. You won't need 16GB of RAM unless you run a server, game and use Photoshop/render on 1 PC simultaneously. Either go with the cheapest DDR3 1600MHz CAS 9 8GB RAM (if LGA 1150 socket motherboard) or with a DDR4 2400MHz CAS 16 or even 15 8GB RAM (if LGA 2011-3 socket motherboard). Preferably 2x4GB modules.
5) There are better and cheaper HDDs for the price.
6) Those GPUs aren't worth it. You can either 3-way SLI 3x970 or just wait for AMD Radeon R9 3XX series to come out.
7) You can get better cases for the price.
8) You can get a PSU with higher efficiency when you can spend so much money on a PC.
9) No need for Windows 8.1 Pro edition.
Here's an edited, better build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($374.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING 5 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($287.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($230.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Primo White ATX Full Tower Case ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard ($91.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Mad Catz M.M.O. TE Wired Laser Mouse ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $3055.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-24 04:52 EST-0500
You can always remove those GPUs and wait till the Radeon R9 3XX series comes out.
Thanks, your alot better than that other guy. But I'd prefer a black or a dark color case. egh
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What is overclocking?
It is making a part of your computer or your monitor run a higher clock rate than usual. This can speed things up but can also cause heating issues. Overclocking is mainly done on CPUs and occasionally on GPUs, and sometimes on monitors.
So I need some help guys... Is this a good gaming computer? (My budget is around $500 so I can't get much better, I just want to know what I'm going to be working with.)
LINK: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/cybertronpc ... Id=1625531
Processor AMD Dual-Core A4-5300
Graphics AMD Radeon HD 7480D
Ram 8GB DDR3 SDRAM (Expandable to 32GB)
Hard Drive 1TB Serial ATA II (7200 rpm)
Cache Memory 1MB
Internet High-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) OR 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
OS Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled
As well as this... Are these alright components to get with the computer?
Razer Deathstalker Gaming Keyboard http://www.bestbuy.com/site/razer-death ... Id=6734384
AOC - 19.5" LED HD Monitor http://www.bestbuy.com/site/aoc-19-5-le ... Id=7292062
Razer Deathadder Gaming Mouse I already have it :p
Thanks guys!
LINK: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/cybertronpc ... Id=1625531
Processor AMD Dual-Core A4-5300
Graphics AMD Radeon HD 7480D
Ram 8GB DDR3 SDRAM (Expandable to 32GB)
Hard Drive 1TB Serial ATA II (7200 rpm)
Cache Memory 1MB
Internet High-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) OR 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
OS Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled
As well as this... Are these alright components to get with the computer?
Razer Deathstalker Gaming Keyboard http://www.bestbuy.com/site/razer-death ... Id=6734384
AOC - 19.5" LED HD Monitor http://www.bestbuy.com/site/aoc-19-5-le ... Id=7292062
Razer Deathadder Gaming Mouse I already have it :p
Thanks guys!
Please make your own thread, thank you.
For the budget you can get something better. Answer the form:
What is this computer going to be used for?
List what you will be doing with your computer.
What is your budget?
Include amount and currency.
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
Your country lets us know what sites you can order from. If you have a nearby Microcenter they have some great in-store only deals that you can take advantage of.
What is included in the budget?
Things like the tower, the OS, peripherals and monitors.
Will you be overclocking?
Overclocking will require different hardware than a non-overclocking build so we need to know this.
Will you be reusing any parts?
If you are reusing parts list them here.
What OS do you want?
Say which OS you want or say if you already have a copy of one.
Any specific case preferences?
Size, color, etc.
Any other special features that you want in the build?
Stuff like an SSD, large hard drive, RAID, and wifi
For the budget you can get something better. Answer the form:
What is this computer going to be used for?
List what you will be doing with your computer.
What is your budget?
Include amount and currency.
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
Your country lets us know what sites you can order from. If you have a nearby Microcenter they have some great in-store only deals that you can take advantage of.
What is included in the budget?
Things like the tower, the OS, peripherals and monitors.
Will you be overclocking?
Overclocking will require different hardware than a non-overclocking build so we need to know this.
Will you be reusing any parts?
If you are reusing parts list them here.
What OS do you want?
Say which OS you want or say if you already have a copy of one.
Any specific case preferences?
Size, color, etc.
Any other special features that you want in the build?
Stuff like an SSD, large hard drive, RAID, and wifi
-Woody-You guys might want to add this build guide to the main post as the best tutorial on how to not build a PC...
It taught me how to not build a PC, better than any other tutorial. In only 2 minutes and 30 seconds, it really goes way in-depth on how not to build a computer.
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If you are against computer abuse, please donate $10,000,000,000,000 to the anti-break my PC group, for only $1,000,000,000 per day, for nearly three years. Only you can stop PC abuse.
Do you want to waste your money,
Cause that's how you waste your money.
You guys might want to add this build guide to the main post as the best tutorial on how to not build a PC...
It taught me how to not build a PC, better than any other tutorial. In only 2 minutes and 30 seconds, it really goes way in-depth on how not to build a computer.
[yt]b85h_ujZ_vg[/yt]
If you are against computer abuse, please donate $10,000,000,000,000 to the anti-break my PC group, for only $1,000,000,000 per day, for nearly three years. Only you can stop PC abuse.
(Edit) @WTFshady's reply below this,
You might want to read the small text between "how to" and "build a PC".
It taught me how to not build a PC, better than any other tutorial. In only 2 minutes and 30 seconds, it really goes way in-depth on how not to build a computer.
[yt]b85h_ujZ_vg[/yt]
If you are against computer abuse, please donate $10,000,000,000,000 to the anti-break my PC group, for only $1,000,000,000 per day, for nearly three years. Only you can stop PC abuse.
(Edit) @WTFshady's reply below this,
You might want to read the small text between "how to" and "build a PC".
GatheringTree ... What kind of computer hardware is needed to run, say, MC using a 256K x 256K resource pack with maxed out video settings?
... I have an opportunity to purchase a slightly used AMD FX08329 eight-core 3.5GHz Processor/Gigabyte AMD AM3+ Motherboard... I have tried MC on this computer and only get it to play 128K x 128K resource packs. Anything 256K x 256K will just crash it.... That computer has an XFX AMD RADEON R7 250E Core Edition 1GB Graphics card and 8GB of RAM onboard...
If anyone is playing MC with 256K x 256K resource packs, please share your knowledge, and what hardware you are using. Thank you.
Thank you, ContinentalAir, for that information.
I received this by private message and consider it a best answer to my specific question:
"The problem is just the graphics card. 1GB Graphics card can only hold a 128x128 in minecraft if you wish to run a good 256x256 or 512x512 then you should look for computer with at least 2GB Graphics card. RAM is fair enough to have a 8GB. The processing unit (CPU) is not that important AMD XFX 3.5GHz is fair enough. Just look for better graphics card and you should run a 256x256 or even 512x512 without any problems."
Other private answers to share with this forum string include:
"Well, my computer is only dual core with 1.4 ghz and I am able to run 256x256 with Optifine, however to run it I have to open task manager and set Java's priority to high. But I would think that 3.5 ghz would run just fine. If it doesn't (but I really think it would) you can open task manager, right click Java, click on details, right click Java again and set priority to high (assuming it's Windows)."
and
"Hi, you would need an common PC CPU, nothing very big, nothing very fast, even an older CPU is sufficiant, lets say anything >2ghz and the more the better. The mentionend 3,5ghz sounds more than sufficiant, but I dont know about your mainboard and its versions, but I can't imagine that's the point of the issue.... ... If MC "crashes" then you may have an memory issue. Use Java64, set it to 2gb java ram usage. Deactivate mipmapping, anti-alias, mipmapping (called diffrent within diffrent MC-versions). If it works try to reactive the option."
Those builds look good, I would have some things to point out but I'm on mobile.
Hey guys, I've played Minecraft for like two years but just got around to making a PMC acc, but I've made several PC builds in the past. If you guys will allow me to post builds for some price points, here is what I came up with. If anyone has critique, let me know.
$600USD (Several of these parts are on sale, and when the promos end it will be around this price)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($114.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($77.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.98 @ NCIX US)
Total: $528.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 20:15 EST-0500
$950USD (same logic applies)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($319.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $900.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 20:25 EST-0500
$600USD (Several of these parts are on sale, and when the promos end it will be around this price)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($114.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($77.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.98 @ NCIX US)
Total: $528.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 20:15 EST-0500
$950USD (same logic applies)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($319.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $900.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 20:25 EST-0500
I agree there is a lot of great stuff here about computer building. But, I was hoping to discover more about building a computer with details specific to MC.
What kind of computer hardware is needed to run, say, MC using a 256K x 256K resource pack with maxed out video settings? These are the kinds of answers I am searching for in PMC when looking to build a computer. But I don't want to overshoot this goal either!
I have an opportunity to purchase a slightly used AMD FX08329 eight-core 3.5GHz Processor/Gigabyte AMD AM3+ Motherboard for $125.00
I have tried MC on this computer and only get it to play 128K x 128K resource packs. Anything 256K x 256K will just crash it. He plays other high end games that are fully maxed. Apparently MC is not such a low end game after all when using 256K x 256K resource packs. (That computer has an XFX AMD RADEON R7 250E Core Edition 1GB Graphics card and 8GB of RAM onboard) I've heard this is a 2.0 motherboard and have no idea what that means. The person selling motherboard/CPU wants to upgrade to a 3.0 in order to get a better graphics card for it.
The monitor used is a 1080P 48" flat screen TV.
If anyone is playing MC with 256K x 256K resource packs, please share your knowledge, and what hardware you are using. Thank you.
What kind of computer hardware is needed to run, say, MC using a 256K x 256K resource pack with maxed out video settings? These are the kinds of answers I am searching for in PMC when looking to build a computer. But I don't want to overshoot this goal either!
I have an opportunity to purchase a slightly used AMD FX08329 eight-core 3.5GHz Processor/Gigabyte AMD AM3+ Motherboard for $125.00
I have tried MC on this computer and only get it to play 128K x 128K resource packs. Anything 256K x 256K will just crash it. He plays other high end games that are fully maxed. Apparently MC is not such a low end game after all when using 256K x 256K resource packs. (That computer has an XFX AMD RADEON R7 250E Core Edition 1GB Graphics card and 8GB of RAM onboard) I've heard this is a 2.0 motherboard and have no idea what that means. The person selling motherboard/CPU wants to upgrade to a 3.0 in order to get a better graphics card for it.
The monitor used is a 1080P 48" flat screen TV.
If anyone is playing MC with 256K x 256K resource packs, please share your knowledge, and what hardware you are using. Thank you.
You mean 256 x 256, right, because I've never heard of any 256K x 256K texture pack. Your CPU looks totally fine and so does the RAM, but the problem is the GPU. AMD Radeon R7 250 is actually an outdated (not old) GPU and even when released it was intially meant to be an mid-entry GPU.
A 256 x 256 texture pack was never that easy to run (even stronger PCs struggle running a texture pack like that) but Minecraft itself is actually pretty easy to run and is counted as a low-end game. So, if you want to play a 256 x 256 texture pack, you need to upgrade your GPU.
A 256 x 256 texture pack was never that easy to run (even stronger PCs struggle running a texture pack like that) but Minecraft itself is actually pretty easy to run and is counted as a low-end game. So, if you want to play a 256 x 256 texture pack, you need to upgrade your GPU.
Could you give your current specs? It could be the cpu/gpu that is causing the problem.
^ Ah i didn't read the BOLD text that said make a new thread, my bad
Make your own thread please.
Hiya!
I have been working/saving up for the pas 2 years in order to buy a computer, but my budget has only came out to ~$600
I'd really like to put a Compter together by the end of this year...
So i came to you guys!
(Also anyone else exicted about GTA V w/ first person coming out tommorow?)
What is this computer going to be used for?
Gaming
(Heavy)-GTA/Battlefield 4
(Light)-Minecraft
Graphics
Heavy(Rendering)
Light(Photoshop)
What is your budget?
~$600
Include amount and currency.
~$600 U.S.D
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
U.S, but considering there are only 25 locations, naw
Your country lets us know what sites you can order from. If you have a nearby Microcenter they have some great in-store only deals that you can take advantage of.
True that, but ill pay for shipping i guess
What is included in the budget?
I'd Like a Cheapish Tower, doesn't need to look fancy...
No operating system!
No monitor!
Things like the tower, the OS, peripherals and monitors.
Will you be overclocking?
I would like to have a toggle to overclock, in order to get rendering done faster/when playing very processor intensive games, but can you make to builds, one with overclocking parts and one without? You don't have to, of cource, but it would really be nice if you could!
Overclocking will require different hardware than a non-overclocking build so we need to know this.
Will you be reusing any parts?
If you are reusing parts list them here.
I have a HP Pavilion dv6-6c35dx
(http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docu ... c=en&lc=en)
That includes a extra 8 gb ram that doesn't work on this computer, though
I cannot seem to open the computer up to get the parts
What OS do you want?
Windows 8.1
Say which OS you want or say if you already have a copy of one.
Already have it
Any specific case preferences?
Nope, but something black (even with toggleable lights thats cheap) would look good
Size, color, etc.
Any other special features that you want in the build?
A hybrid would be good, but they arent cheap, so mabye a ssd, 1T, or a hdd
Dont need raid, a new wifi module would be nice (Is it the 802.11ac the newest?)
Stuff like an SSD, large hard drive, RAID, and wifi
I have been working/saving up for the pas 2 years in order to buy a computer, but my budget has only came out to ~$600
I'd really like to put a Compter together by the end of this year...
So i came to you guys!
(Also anyone else exicted about GTA V w/ first person coming out tommorow?)
What is this computer going to be used for?
Gaming
(Heavy)-GTA/Battlefield 4
(Light)-Minecraft
Graphics
Heavy(Rendering)
Light(Photoshop)
What is your budget?
~$600
Include amount and currency.
~$600 U.S.D
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
U.S, but considering there are only 25 locations, naw
Your country lets us know what sites you can order from. If you have a nearby Microcenter they have some great in-store only deals that you can take advantage of.
True that, but ill pay for shipping i guess
What is included in the budget?
I'd Like a Cheapish Tower, doesn't need to look fancy...
No operating system!
No monitor!
Things like the tower, the OS, peripherals and monitors.
Will you be overclocking?
I would like to have a toggle to overclock, in order to get rendering done faster/when playing very processor intensive games, but can you make to builds, one with overclocking parts and one without? You don't have to, of cource, but it would really be nice if you could!
Overclocking will require different hardware than a non-overclocking build so we need to know this.
Will you be reusing any parts?
If you are reusing parts list them here.
I have a HP Pavilion dv6-6c35dx
(http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docu ... c=en&lc=en)
That includes a extra 8 gb ram that doesn't work on this computer, though
I cannot seem to open the computer up to get the parts
What OS do you want?
Windows 8.1
Say which OS you want or say if you already have a copy of one.
Already have it
Any specific case preferences?
Nope, but something black (even with toggleable lights thats cheap) would look good
Size, color, etc.
Any other special features that you want in the build?
A hybrid would be good, but they arent cheap, so mabye a ssd, 1T, or a hdd
Dont need raid, a new wifi module would be nice (Is it the 802.11ac the newest?)
Stuff like an SSD, large hard drive, RAID, and wifi
This is a scrub question but which is better for gaming? AMD or Intel?
I'm just trying to build a cheap but good gaming computer.
I'm just trying to build a cheap but good gaming computer.
Intel. Better performance per core.
Even though AMD has more cores, doesn't make it better. Intel is starting to get up there though. 6 cores with hyperthreading.
So yeah... Intel
BUTTT: if cheap is your option, depending on your budget, I'd probably go with AMD.
Even though AMD has more cores, doesn't make it better. Intel is starting to get up there though. 6 cores with hyperthreading.
So yeah... Intel
BUTTT: if cheap is your option, depending on your budget, I'd probably go with AMD.
Yeah, it depends on what budget you have, and what exactly you're doing with it. At a lower budget, and you want to render videos, AMD may be the best choice. But just depends what budget.
This is awesome
This is awesome
What is this computer going to be used for?
PlanetSide 2, minecraft, SocialNetworking, App Development, Website development
List what you will be doing with your computer.
PlanetSide 2, minecraft, SocialNetworking, App Development, Website development
What is your budget?
$600 US | 2000 DHS AED
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
I love in Dubai UnitedArabEmirates [whats a microcenter]
What is included in the budget?
Screen, CPU, Mouse
Will you be overclocking?
no
Will you be reusing any parts?
no
If you are reusing parts list them here.
What OS do you want?
Windows 7 Home Premium
Any specific case preferences?
Green and Black mainly Medium sized items
Any other special features that you want in the build?
Nividia GeFORCE, Wifi Intel Certimon 2230, 500 or 750 GB Hardrive, 8 GB RAM, 2.8 - 3.0 GHz, Core i7,
PlanetSide 2, minecraft, SocialNetworking, App Development, Website development
List what you will be doing with your computer.
PlanetSide 2, minecraft, SocialNetworking, App Development, Website development
What is your budget?
$600 US | 2000 DHS AED
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
I love in Dubai UnitedArabEmirates [whats a microcenter]
What is included in the budget?
Screen, CPU, Mouse
Will you be overclocking?
no
Will you be reusing any parts?
no
If you are reusing parts list them here.
What OS do you want?
Windows 7 Home Premium
Any specific case preferences?
Green and Black mainly Medium sized items
Any other special features that you want in the build?
Nividia GeFORCE, Wifi Intel Certimon 2230, 500 or 750 GB Hardrive, 8 GB RAM, 2.8 - 3.0 GHz, Core i7,
What is this computer going to be used for?
.Gaming (modding also)
.video recording
What is your budget?
$1000 USD
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
NewYork no microcenter
What is included in the budget?
a monitor, keyboard, Windows
Will you be overclocking?
No
Will you be reusing any parts?
No
What OS do you want?
Windows
Any specific case preferences?
Black and secondary ultra blue (if you can)
Any other special features that you want in the build?
wifi, 1TB at least 4, or more GHZ and able to record and play good at the same time.
and thanks!
.Gaming (modding also)
.video recording
What is your budget?
$1000 USD
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
NewYork no microcenter
What is included in the budget?
a monitor, keyboard, Windows
Will you be overclocking?
No
Will you be reusing any parts?
No
What OS do you want?
Windows
Any specific case preferences?
Black and secondary ultra blue (if you can)
Any other special features that you want in the build?
wifi, 1TB at least 4, or more GHZ and able to record and play good at the same time.
and thanks!
thexboy37What is this computer going to be used for?
PlanetSide 2, minecraft, SocialNetworking, App Development, Website development
List what you will be doing with your computer.
PlanetSide 2, minecraft, SocialNetworking, App Development, Website development
What is your budget?
$600 US | 2000 DHS AED
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
I love in Dubai UnitedArabEmirates [whats a microcenter]
What is included in the budget?
Screen, CPU, Mouse
Will you be overclocking?
no
Will you be reusing any parts?
no
If you are reusing parts list them here.
What OS do you want?
Windows 7 Home Premium
Any specific case preferences?
Green and Black mainly Medium sized items
Any other special features that you want in the build?
Nividia GeFORCE, Wifi Intel Certimon 2230, 500 or 750 GB Hardrive, 8 GB RAM, 2.8 - 3.0 GHz, Core i7,
Please don't post your builds here. Make your own thread instead.
Hey - I have a question. If I was building a PC, how much do you guys think I'd have to spend to get around 30-40 fps?
Could you make your own thread? Also list what games, and what settings you want to play it at. And what else you'll do with it.
Swimmer1929Hi. Sorry if this is a newb question, however I noticed that it was mentioned that it was possible to use an HDD in conjunction with a smaller SSD. Is it possible to use just a single 1 TB (or so) SSD if the budget allows?
Yes, you can use a ssd as your only storage if you want. However, it normally isnt feasible since they are so expensive. One would probably be better to spend their money elsewhere imo.
Hi. Sorry if this is a noob question, however I noticed that it was mentioned that it was possible to use an HDD in conjunction with a smaller SSD. Is it possible to use just a single 1 TB (or so) SSD if the budget allows?
Yes, it's very possible, and some higher end budgets only use SSD's. But for most people it isn't cost efficient. Because last time I checked, a good 1tb SSD was around 550 dollars.
The 840 EVO 1TB is ~$400-450.
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