I'm currently building a dedicated Gaming Rig optimized just for Sc2 and my budget is around $1000. I prefer to keep it under $1000 but it can go up to maximum of $1500 and doesn't matter how long my Gaming PC lasts if it's worth the money in the long-run.
I want to make sure I don't get below 60 fps when playing Sc2 because I'm a very competitive player. So is Intel i5 2400 powerful enough to keep doing 60+ fps when playing Sc2 in intensive settings? e.g. ultra graphic, 4 vs 4 and 200/200 supply.
I'm going to use a single monitor in 1920x1080 resolution. And I'm going to play Sc2, DotA 2 and HoN majority of the time. I will also try out other games like LoL, Skyrim, Dragon Age II, GW 2, Tera, WoW and Diablo III.
I'm planning to buy these components:
CPU: Intel Core i5 2400 $195 鈥?PCCG
Mobo: ASRock H61 U3S3 $77 鈥?PCCG
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3(1600?) $65 鈥?PCCG
HDD: Samsung SpinPoint F3 1TB HD103SJ $54 - PCCG
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti Twin Frozr II OC 1GB $255 鈥?PCCG
Case: Antec 300 $58 鈥?PCCG
PSU: Antec Neo Eco 520W $69 鈥?PCCG
Total: $773 + $74 shipping = $847
I'm trying to get everything from this site: www.pccasegear.com so that my shipping fee will stay the same.
It's a bit too under budget but:
1. this Gaming Rig is going to be sufficient for competitive Sc2 gaming.
2. my next upgrade will likely be GPU first then CPU. So I won't need to replace the Mobo, RAM, PSU or Case for a long time.
3. I can just upgrade to ivy bridge when 2400 becomes obsolete from the $124 that I saved.
4. It's only going to be played in 1920x1080 resolution on a single monitor.
So there's no reason for me to pay extra $124 to go for the 2500K setup since it would probably only last maximum of 1 year longer. But by then I would already be upgrading my 2400 to ivy which will be much more powerful than 2500K for a cheaper price.
So do you agree with this setup been cost effective? Do you have suggestions for better components?
With this much saving I could probably shell out $124 to get 2500K but it's not worth it is it?
Any help is appreciated, cheers.
Note:
- I know that 1600 RAM won't benefit from H61 Mobo, but that's the only good value RAM I can find from PCCG.
- I'm getting 560Ti instead of HD6950 since I heard that Blizzard games performs much better on NVIDIA Graphics card.Help me build %26lt;$1000 Sc2 Gaming Rig?
this is a good setup (could be a copy of mine).
as the ASRock H61 U3S3 support the K series Sandy Bridge processors it will make sense to get the i5-2500K, it's not $124 more but only $24 ($195 vs. $219).
your setup is missing a CD/DVD burner and the operating system, unless you have these already.
ram substitute: G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL (2x4GB) DDR3 .. $55
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the psu Antec Neo Eco 520W is absolutely sufficient despite other statements. the power consumption of this computer is 400W under full load (100%), including an i5-2500K overclocked to 4.2Ghz.
Try going to Newegg.com, they have good warranties, they're cheap, and they have bundle options.
Also, you're buying some things you don't really NEED to get if all you're playing is SC2. I mean, you can if you really want to, but 8GB of ram? You won't need more than 4GB. Also, you may want to up the wattage on that power supply, 600 or so will last you a while. Lastly, I don't know how many cores or Ghz your processor is (kinda new to those lol), but you should get at least a 2.6Ghz dual core or a 2.4Ghz quad core, with the quad being the better choice.Help me build %26lt;$1000 Sc2 Gaming Rig?
it will be fine EXCEPT for the PSU ND THE hd6950 IS BETTER / 750 watt PSU is needed
Okay you need to calm the **** down... because for 1. ITS JUST A GOD DAMN GAME STOP BEING COMPETITIVE AND ENJOY IT! 2. my GTX550 Ti handles the game on extreme... but I only play it on ultra cause theirs no difference... However 560 good choice. 3. Dude... Don't disrespect the 2500K I have that processor and omg its so awesome and worth it! 4. Stop calling it a rig its a stupid name.. and looks super unprofessional 5. your power supply is way to low like I said I'm not running hard things like you and I gotta run a 600W PSU 6. 8GB waste of money %26gt;.%26gt; 6GB will do.... but other then that nice computer BUILD not rig =.=Help me build %26lt;$1000 Sc2 Gaming Rig?
looks pretty good. be wary of the power supply, although it should be ok if youre not OC'ing or XFire or anything...
also, im assuming that youve come from Whirlpool probably? if not, stick to Whirlpool, they know so much stuff its so intense, alot more than most people on here (including me! lol)
but yeah looks like a pretty good build. my reccomendations would be an antec neo eco (min 520 id say) and only 1333hz is needed, 4gb is pretty good
CPU: Intel Core i5 2500K $218
Mobo: Asrock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 $138
RAM: G.Skill-NT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1333 $44
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB $54
GPU: 1GB AMD Radeon HD6950 $209
Case: Antec 300 $58
PSU: Antec Neo Eco 520C $67 (BYO power cord)
ODD: DVD burner $20
CPU HSF: Coolermaster Universal Hyper 212+ $32
Peripherals: [ 23" LG W2343T-PF / Sidewinder X4 / Logitech MX518 / Edifier M1350 2.1 ] (+$242)
Total: $840 ($1,082)
$1,220 ($1,460) Intel Gaming Config
CPU: Intel Core i5 2500K $218
Mobo: Asrock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 $179
RAM: G.Skill-NT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1333 $44
HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB $54
GPU1: 1GB AMD Radeon HD6950 $209
GPU2: 1GB AMD Radeon HD6950 $209
Case: Coolermaster HAF912 Advanced $102
PSU: Silverstone Strider Plus ST75F-P 750W $145
ODD: DVD burner $20
CPU HSF: Coolermaster Universal Hyper 212+ $32
Peripherals: [ 23" LG W2343T-PF / Sidewinder X4 / Logitech MX518 / Edifier M1350 2.1 ] (+$242)
Total: $1,212 ($1,454)
rule of the thumb on a gaming is to spend all your pennies on the GPU, and the GPU should cost between 1.5 and 2X the cost of the CPU. your build above will cover that OK
also id buy a HAF X or even something like an antec 900 or something (maybe even fractal) cause i enjoy a good spacious case that looks wicked and has really good airflow
