best bang for the buck to play Diablo 3 max

JanJan · Apr 14, 2012, 10:10 PM

I have been out of the loop for quite a while. I want to build a new desktop for the new D3 coming out in the summer (and future proof). budget as close to $500 as possible

What I already have:
-19inch monitor
-dvd drive
-speaker
-keyboard/ mouse
-3 hard drives
-hd4870 (upgrade later)

What i need:
-mobo
-cpu
-psu
-ram
-case (least priority)
(-possibly add graphic card)
(-may be cpu cooler if really necessary. i wont OC for a while tho)

JrRacinFan · Apr 14, 2012, 10:16 PM

Friendly insight; wait to pickup your video card.

slyfox2151 · Apr 14, 2012, 10:20 PM

Best bang for buck,

Go second hand for everything. have a look around online in the B/S/T or Ebay for bargains

Dont buy a case, looks pretty but adds no performance. one large fan blowing across the components is all you need.

are you able to use that PSU in your system specs?

JanJan · Apr 14, 2012, 10:35 PM

i think the psu is acting up but im not too sure. my current monitor is 19inch so i think the hd4870 will get a way just fine. right now i want to focus on the components above and upgrade video card later

can someone recommend a definite list?

edit: i saw this on other thread http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...1992&CatId=333
looks fine to me as im not planning to overclock...

digibucc · Apr 14, 2012, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRacinFan

Friendly insight; wait to pickup your video card.

for price or is something good coming out in the next month?

brandonwh64 · Apr 14, 2012, 10:53 PM

H61/I3-2100/2x2GB/AMD HD7850

Sounds good?

Norton · Apr 14, 2012, 11:00 PM

This is a nice combo:
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=164137

add a Corsair CX500 PSU, and a NZXT Source 210 case and you will be out less than $250 total

JrRacinFan · Apr 15, 2012, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digibucc

for price or is something good coming out in the next month?

Just for price reasons. Never know, maybe even the midrange nVidia will be out to give variety.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandonwh64

H61/I3-2100/2x2GB/AMD HD7850

Sounds good?

Can do this even on a 2nd tier 400W. Good call, B. Will keep the costs down.

JanJan · Apr 15, 2012, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandonwh64

H61/I3-2100/2x2GB/AMD HD7850

Sounds good?

do you have a specific brand for the MB, ram, and vid card (runs cooler etc)?

Quote:

This is a nice combo:
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=164137

add a Corsair CX500 PSU, and a NZXT Source 210 case and you will be out less than $250 total

wow this is a really good deal...i just kind of want to pick up newer tech

JrRacinFan · Apr 15, 2012, 01:16 AM

Can't really depict a brand because its mainly going to be on a board-by-board basis and what kind of feature set you're interested in. As far as ram goes, you may want to pick it up soon. Heard there might a sudden price surge on DDR3.

JanJan · Apr 15, 2012, 01:20 AM

im not gonna do much tweaking except may be some OC later on. may be something reliable?

JrRacinFan · Apr 15, 2012, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanJan

im not gonna do much tweaking except may be some OC later on. may be something reliable?

With brandons suggestion, no overclocking on that CPU. I myself just recently went 2120 and won't look back, I've been using the 555 black and sold my previous chip/board, I5 655k and Asus board. What I do suggest not matter what you get, look for 1866 cl9 as a minimum for ram speed.

JanJan · Apr 15, 2012, 07:27 PM

is hyper 212+ still king of bang for buck? if i were to go i5, what board and chip should i buy?

JrRacinFan · Apr 15, 2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanJan

is hyper 212+ still king of bang for buck?

Yup! Most places carry it for $25 shipped.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanJan

if i were to go i5, what board and chip should i buy?

Again it's more of a feature set perspective, first I will ask what are going to be other uses of your PC? WIsh to overclock, would like to but not needed, or rather not aka do you like to benchmark?

As for board, multi-gpu or just having the option just in case you were to try it?

JanJan · Apr 15, 2012, 09:12 PM

looks like im buying these for now
ASRock H61ICAFE LGA 1155 Intel H61 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s...
Intel Core i3-2120 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155 65...
Kingston 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 106...
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatp...

total $241
im not too sure on the MB but i guess it will do what i want...if i were to upgrade to something OCable later would it still be suffice?

question: i cannot OC the i3 whatsoever right? is it just because of this technology?

JrRacinFan · Apr 15, 2012, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanJan

i cannot OC the i3 whatsoever right? is it just because of this technology?

Correct. Although getting a good board is futile if you wish for future upgradeability.

Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, L...
Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1...

Pick a case.
Send a PM to bogmali or Meatloaf for your power supply needs.

xBruce88x · Apr 16, 2012, 04:43 AM

you can overclock the i3, just not through the multiplier. you'll have to do it via the buss speed.

here's the current requirements: http://us.battle.net/support/en/arti...m-requirements

cpu should be plenty... as for gpu something along the lines of a 6850 should be good enough for high settings. the 4870 you have should be fine for now, but it's not quite as powerful as the card they recommend, though overclocking could fix that.

actually, your current system as is should handle D3 fairly decent... then again blizzard's recommended could be for "High" settings and not Ultra or w/e

Apr 14, 2012, 10:10 PM	#1
JanJan Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 494 (0.32/day) Thanks: 166 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts System Specs	best bang for the buck to play Diablo 3 max I have been out of the loop for quite a while. I want to build a new desktop for the new D3 coming out in the summer (and future proof). budget as close to $500 as possible What I already have: -19inch monitor -dvd drive -speaker -keyboard/ mouse -3 hard drives -hd4870 (upgrade later) What i need: -mobo -cpu -psu -ram -case (least priority) (-possibly add graphic card) (-may be cpu cooler if really necessary. i wont OC for a while tho) Last edited by JanJan; Apr 14, 2012 at 10:40 PM.

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Apr 14, 2012, 10:35 PM	#4
JanJan Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 494 (0.32/day) Thanks: 166 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts System Specs	i think the psu is acting up but im not too sure. my current monitor is 19inch so i think the hd4870 will get a way just fine. right now i want to focus on the components above and upgrade video card later can someone recommend a definite list? edit: i saw this on other thread http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...1992&CatId=333 looks fine to me as im not planning to overclock... Last edited by JanJan; Apr 14, 2012 at 10:48 PM.

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JanJan Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 494 (0.32/day) Thanks: 166 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts System Specs	im not gonna do much tweaking except may be some OC later on. may be something reliable?

Apr 15, 2012, 07:27 PM	#13
JanJan Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 494 (0.32/day) Thanks: 166 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts System Specs	is hyper 212+ still king of bang for buck? if i were to go i5, what board and chip should i buy? Last edited by JanJan; Apr 15, 2012 at 07:36 PM.

Apr 15, 2012, 09:12 PM	#15
JanJan Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 494 (0.32/day) Thanks: 166 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts System Specs	looks like im buying these for now ASRock H61ICAFE LGA 1155 Intel H61 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s... Intel Core i3-2120 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155 65... Kingston 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 106... COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatp... total $241 im not too sure on the MB but i guess it will do what i want...if i were to upgrade to something OCable later would it still be suffice? question: i cannot OC the i3 whatsoever right? is it just because of this technology? Last edited by JanJan; Apr 15, 2012 at 09:44 PM.

Apr 16, 2012, 04:43 AM	#17
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