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Cinci | Kame

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So, my current laptop is getting kinda old. It's sort of on its last leg. When this thing dies out, any idea on what kind of computer I should get? Or I know someone who could build one for me as well. Anyways I really want to get into youtube or something because that seems like something I would honestly really enjoy. So yeah a gaming computer that I can record on. I'd like to keep the price under 700$. Anyone know any ideas?
Also, I would like to mention that I am a total noob when it comes to what is good on a computer and what is not, hence the thread. So yeah, if anyone wants to give suggestions that would be awesome!

Edit: 700$ is a base price, I can go over if need be, maybe even 800$. Also, if you give a selection can you explain the reason for picking that? I really don't want to get a computer that doesn't fit my needs for this high of a price.
 
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I'm not very good with computers but I would also like a gaming computer. :/
 

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On average, how much fps will this get me on minecraft while recording, also other games. And render distance. I also want to use video editing with vegas and adobe after effects. Also I like to compose music. Also is Intel good or bad, I have had Intel and I wasn't impressed, was it my version? Anyways thanks for the suggestion! I just want to learn more about why that setup.
 

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I think that might be a bit out of his price range...

Anyway the one i put in you could probably coax a good 100 fps out of it, while recording probably 60 or under, in my opinion it would be better to save up and get one for 1000 dollars or so.

As for intel, yes they make awesome processors, some people will argue with me saying that they are overpriced and such but i have used intel for years and personally recommend it unless you are going for a very budget computer.

Here is one for a bit more: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ArgaJones/saved/94GhP6

Break down of the parts:
The powerful Intel Core i5-4690K Quad-Core Processor is your best bet in terms of bang for your buck for a mid-range gaming CPU. It runs super fast at stock speeds, and you can easily overclock it to squeeze out even more performance if that's your thing. If you do plan on overclocking (only recommended for intermediate/advanced builders) you'll need to get your hands on an aftermarket CPU cooler such as the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO which is excellent value.

Next is the motherboard and we have chosen the Asus Z97-A which pairs up well with your Core i5 CPU and is very affordable allowing you to focus the majority of your money on what matters most (the processor and graphics of course). But don't be fooled by the price as it's still a top-quality reliable board and has all the features you would need including SLI support if you plan on adding another GeForce 750 video card at a later date for more visual grunt. Asus produce some of best value motherboards out there.

Now to the beast of a video card which is the Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB. The 750 currently offers the best price to performance in the mid-range graphics card market. One of these cards is enough to tackle any of the latest games smoothly on high-ultra settings for a while to come.

The Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower is another well-priced quality case to house your components. It has all the features you need, it's very sturdy and isn't cheaply built as the low price may suggest. Highly recommend for any budget/mid-range build. It's pretty much around the same price as the case included in the previous build, and either case will work just fine with the mid-range build and your choice simply comes down to personal preference as they are both great value cases.

Onto the power supply and this is where many first-time PC builders can go wrong by choosing a cheap, sub par quality unit which spells trouble. The XFX 650 Watt Power Supply is high quality and XFX are one of the very best when it comes to reliable power supplies. 650 watts of power is more than enough for this build also taking into account any common upgrades you may wish to make in the future.

The RAM/memory included for this build is the Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM simply because it is fast memory at a good price from a reputable company (Crucial is renown for producing quality memory). These days 8GB is the minimum amount of RAM i would recommend you include in a gaming build. To be honest you could opt for 4GB instead and you wouldn't really notice a difference when it comes to gaming, but since RAM is so cheap you might as well go with 8GB from the get go so you won't have to upgrade later down the track.

The hard drive is the Western Digital Blue 1TB. 1 terabyte of storage is a huge amount and is more than enough for most people, and Western Digital have always been one of the most trusted brands for reliable drives.

Finally, there is the Asus 24x DVD Burner which is great for the price and does everything you would need it to do including reading and writing of many DVD and CD formats at good speeds
 

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Just shortening this but I did look at what you said!
Ok, I happened to find this right before I saw your post. Now, As I have stated, I don't know which setup is better due to me not knowing evrerything about computers. I know plenty about how to work them, but not building them.
CPU:AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($173.97 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler:Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.69 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard:Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage:Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card:Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive:Lite-On IHAS324-98 DVD/CD Writer ($22.29 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $773.87

You seem to know a good amount about this stuff. So based on this setup vs yours, is there anything that should be changed? Looking around, this was one of the best I could find that was given. (It looked impressive). Which setup would you choose given my wants, which I will list:

Minecraft max settings no lag.
Recording minecraft on decent settings over 70 fps
Recording any game in general with good fps on high settings.
Video editing, Adobe after effects and sony vegas.
Music composition with Sonar.
Can run multiple things at once, so like skype and have other things open.

Given this set of requirements, what would be the closest I could get to meeting them between these builds? Also, is there anything I should switch that would work better between the two of them?
 
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I barely know anything about computers, but I think a Razer computer seems pretty adequate. :)
 
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