Looking for good computer build

[OnlyDealsDuh]

Hey their so im new to building my own computer but from my learning I understand that their is no point in trying to buy a gaming computer i will find much more power for less if i build it myself.

So here is my question I am willing to spend up to 600> what i want is a computer I can play League of legends on with zero lag well at the same time streaming the game in medium quality>

so what kind of a set up am i looking at?

And where should i buy the parts?

[DavidY]

so what kind of a set up am i looking at?

And where should i buy the parts?

Do you have an existing monitor (if so, what rez?), keyboard and mouse and a 64 bit operating system?

Dave

[OnlyDealsDuh]

i do its a 1920 x 1280 i bilieve 24 inches big> and a gaming mouse and keyboard< no opreating system tho.

[DavidY]

Assuming $600 budget includes taxes...here's one build (a GTX 560 Ti would be a really nice upgrade from 550 Ti...could save a few bucks by going with a 500 GB HDD)...OCZ ZS series 550 watt PS is also ~$40 (500 watt PS is typically recommended for GTX 560 Ti):


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/cLAJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/cLAJ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/cLAJ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Pentium G630 2.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($63.99 @ Computer Valley)
Motherboard: ASRock H61M-VS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($39.99 @ Canada Computers)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 330 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply ($39.78 @ Canada Computers)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS70 OEM DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($105.92 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Total: $524.63
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-07-22 17:16 EDT-0400)

[OnlyDealsDuh]

I feel as tho ill need a faster processor?

[DavidY]

I feel as tho ill need a faster processor?

I was trying to get an i3-2120. It's like another $60 or so. What do you want to cut? $600 with or without taxes? Are you building it yourself.....otherwise, it's $50 for a company like NCIX to build it for you?

This is a revised build....PS and mobo are still a bit weak (some people don't like OCZ)....$665 plus $50 assembly/testing and taxes as applicable.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/cLKz
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/cLKz/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/ca/p/cLKz/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i3-2120 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($115.30 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock H61M-VS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($39.99 @ Canada Computers)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 330 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: OCZ 550W ATX12V Power Supply ($38.88 @ Canada Computers)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS70 OEM DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($105.92 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Total: $665.04
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-07-22 17:45 EDT-0400)

Dave

[OnlyDealsDuh]

that seems like a much better build id be willing to spend a bit extra to have a proper computer i already have a computer that will play the game i just want to eliminate all chances of lag.

[OnlyDealsDuh]

IF my budget was higher would I be better off buying this http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=426067&catIds= and throwing in a nice graphics card or spending the 800 on parts? also i can build it myself!

[DavidY]

that seems like a much better build id be willing to spend a bit extra to have a proper computer i already have a computer that will play the game i just want to eliminate all chances of lag.

You can also use a Radeon HD 6870 or if you have the $$$, a HD 7850. On some games, nVidia cards like the GTX 560 Ti appear to be less jumpy than Radeon cards....not sure if this applies to LoL. You have supporters on both sides.

Dave

[DavidY]

IF my budget was higher would I be better off buying this http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=426067&catIds= and throwing in a nice graphics card or spending the 800 on parts? also i can build it myself!

Pre-built PCs typically have weaker components than a DIY.....especially the power supply, mobo, etc. This specific model only has a 300 watt PS (likely a cheap brand at that). The CPU is fast...that's where all the $$ goes to. DIY builds hand picks each component...best features, best value, etc.

Pre-built PCs are sometimes cheap when they are refurbs (90 day warranty)...BB had a refurb PC (no monitor) for as cheap as $249 (slow AMD dual core CPU, but included Win7 Home Premium :eek: ). Good for only Internet surfing and basic home type applications excluding gaming new games.

Dave

[OnlyDealsDuh]

okay fair enough so best performance DIY if your lazy get a refurb and upgrade?

[lostintransit]

just to be clear, lag, in gaming terms is caused by a high ping to the server by you or some other person playing on the same server, and not how fast your computer is.

[OnlyDealsDuh]

just to be clear, lag, in gaming terms is caused by a high ping to the server by you or some other person playing on the same server, and not how fast your computer is.

THen what is the correct terminology?

[lostintransit]

lag is the correct terminology if you are talking about in game stuttering where other users will a p pear .. you die. which is another problem, maybe yours or the server.
framerate ,quality(you specified medium) and resolution are what your probably talking about.

[xXxTehxXx]

From a 1200 elo LoL player, the game doesn't require much to run. I'm using a CPU/mobo that's 5 years old including DDR2 RAM. Bought a 550ti for $100 solid 80+ fps on high on 1680x1050.

If you want the best speed for load times, grab a SSD although it doesn't really matter considering you can't start the game til everyone is loaded. If you plan on playing more graphically intense game, or streaming your games, you'll need a more powerful CPU/GPU

Also the above posters are right. Lag refers to how long it takes for your computer to talk to the server in milliseconds. If you're getting high ping on games, a new computer isn't going to help, it could be the connection inside your home (wired/wireless) or your ISP (cogeco/rogers) or someone is downloading things while you're gaming

[george__]

Get a i5!!!!
You won't need to replace your system so quickly!

[OnlyDealsDuh]

Well what is the terminology for when it gets laggy when their is a bunch happening on the screen cause its fine up untill team battles? is that internet or what?

[lostintransit]

Well what is the terminology for when it gets laggy when their is a bunch happening on the screen cause its fine up untill team battles? is that internet or what?
it could be either, lag or poor computer performance
can you quote your current computer specs and try to find out a way to display the ping in your game. do the other team members have the problem?

[xXxTehxXx]

Well what is the terminology for when it gets laggy when their is a bunch happening on the screen cause its fine up untill team battles? is that internet or what?

That's your computer performance at fault. Although you may run LoL at a solid 30-60 fps, ***** doesn't hit the fan until you're in a team fight with loads of effects. To improve this, upgrade your video card or turn down your graphics settings

[OnlyDealsDuh]

Well what is the terminology for when it gets laggy when their is a bunch happening on the screen cause its fine up untill team battles? is that internet or what?

2.5 ghz amd procesrr 8gb ddr 2 ram and a 100 dollar graphics card from 2010