Building a Computer! Round 2! Fight!!!
So back in March of 2009 I built my first rig, and have been riding on its glory since. It was built on a budget and considering its a 5 year old budge PC its held up remarkably well. Unfortunately it is starting to show its age, and I've been getting that itch to build a new rig anyways. I want this build to be a gaming PC much like the first but this time around I want to add streaming capabilities as I think it would be neat to stream my Gaming Backlog of Shame.
I know as much about parts now as I did five years ago which is to say very little. Last time I built my computer I just kind of went off of NewEgg recommendations for parts that I thought was within my price range. But this time I have a goal in mind so I want parts that help fulfill that goal.
@PrimeSuspect was nice enough to send me a MOBO and CPU a couple months ago but I haven't put it to use yet. Of the few Twitch streamers I've been able to get a hold of most have recommended this as a capture card. Now, I have no idea if any of this is compatible, though I would imagine the MOBO and CPU are.
I am also thinking about adding a second monitor for A) the general convenience of two screens and B) streaming purposes. This is the monitor I was looking at; my current Acer has been doing just fine and I like to show brand loyalty from time to time, this would also be a slight size upgrade as well.
I have a friend that wants to buy my current rig for almost what I payed for it; he's being stupid generous and I'm not going charge him anywhere near what he's offering. Anyway saving parts from this PC is probably not going to be an option.
Budget isn't really an issue, though I don't want to be selling kidneys, as I won't be actually purchasing or building anything until the end of this semester which is in 8 weeks. By which time my new job with Google Fiber will hopefully be accruing money in my savings account.
And so madams and monsieurs of Icrontic I ask your opinions to help me build a Gaming PC capable of streaming some of the newest games available. Will you heed my call for aid?
I know as much about parts now as I did five years ago which is to say very little. Last time I built my computer I just kind of went off of NewEgg recommendations for parts that I thought was within my price range. But this time I have a goal in mind so I want parts that help fulfill that goal.
@PrimeSuspect was nice enough to send me a MOBO and CPU a couple months ago but I haven't put it to use yet. Of the few Twitch streamers I've been able to get a hold of most have recommended this as a capture card. Now, I have no idea if any of this is compatible, though I would imagine the MOBO and CPU are.
I am also thinking about adding a second monitor for A) the general convenience of two screens and B) streaming purposes. This is the monitor I was looking at; my current Acer has been doing just fine and I like to show brand loyalty from time to time, this would also be a slight size upgrade as well.
I have a friend that wants to buy my current rig for almost what I payed for it; he's being stupid generous and I'm not going charge him anywhere near what he's offering. Anyway saving parts from this PC is probably not going to be an option.
Budget isn't really an issue, though I don't want to be selling kidneys, as I won't be actually purchasing or building anything until the end of this semester which is in 8 weeks. By which time my new job with Google Fiber will hopefully be accruing money in my savings account.
And so madams and monsieurs of Icrontic I ask your opinions to help me build a Gaming PC capable of streaming some of the newest games available. Will you heed my call for aid?
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Thirdly, that Acer monitor is way over priced.
edit> just noticed that is a 3D monitor. Meh. I guess if you like seizures lol
If you absolutely have to have Acer, get this 1920x1200 IPS panel http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009384
I still don't recommend it though. For a few bucks more ($10-$50) you could get a nice Asus, Dell, HP or Samsung IPS panel
Personally I would pick the FM2 motherboard, get an A10-5800k and swank video card (HD7870 GHz comes to mind) and game away. The CPU in the APU are quite decent for gaming
I'm not so much worried about the gaming side of the build, as the streaming aspect I want to incorporate. I don't know what kind of specs I would need to make both happen. I suppose @shwaip could help with this as I know he has streamed SC2 and D3 a couple of times.
http://www.xsplit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13243
PS, IPS monitor on sale here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236287&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL032613&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL032613-_-EMC-032613-Index-_-LCDMonitors-_-24236287-L0E
Here's an example of what quality i get with my system:
http://www.twitch.tv/shwaip/b/307448039