Looking for yet another new PC

[Justin]

So, after being unsatisfied by my Xbox 360, and being annoyed at all the amazing PC skyrim mods, I've been looking for a new PC. I've been looking around, and I haven't really been able to find anything that fits my fancy. All I really need is for it to be able to run Battlefield 3, and it absolutely must be able to run Skyrim at the highest possible graphics settings, with mods and no lag. I don't really have a budget, but the less money the better. Some of the PC's I've been looking at include:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Cyberpowerpc+-+Gamer+Ultra+GUA250+Desktop+Computer+-+AMD+FX-Series+FX-4100+3.60+GHz+-+Tower+-+Black/4686573.p?id=1218508110441&skuId=4686573

I was also looking at Cyberpowerpc.com itself, as they allow you to pick and choose each individual item yourself.

For anyone that helps, thank you in advance and I'd love to see what you guys suggest!

[Ootachi]

That won't run Skyrim on max settings at all, you'll need a better graphics card. UESP has a list of what you'll need to run Skyrim at what setting.

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:System_Requirements

[Justin]

So, using that site (Thanks btw)

I created a PC on CyberPower PC, but the cost was about... 2,300 dollars over what I wanted.

But here is the full description of the PC and if anyone could, can it run what I described in the first post.

• Case: CoolerMaster HAF 912 Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ Adjustable HDD Cage [+1] (Black Color)
  
• Laser Engraving: None
  
• Laser Engraving Message:
  
• Freebies: None
  
• Internal USB Extension Module: None
  
• Neon Light Upgrade: None
  
• Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Default case fans
  
• Noise Reduction Technology: None
  
• CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-970 3.20 GHz 12M Intel Smart Cache LGA1366 [+300]
  
• Venom Boost Fast And Efficient Factory Overclocking: No Overclocking
  
• Cooling Fan: Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) (Single Standard 120MM Fan)
  
• Coolant for Cyberpower Xtreme Hydro Water Cooling Kits: Standard Coolant
  
• Motherboard: (3-Way SLI Support) MSI Big Bang-XPower Intel X58 Chipset SLI/CrossFireX Triple-Channel DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ 7.1 THX TruStudio PC Audio, eSATA, USB 3.0, 2x SATA-III RAID, IEEE1394a, 6 Gen2 PCIe & 1 PCIe X1 (All Venom OC Certified) [+93]
  
• Memory: 12GB (2GBx6) DDR3/1333MHz Triple Channel Memory [+36] (Corsair or Major Brand)
  
• Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+207] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
  
• Freebies: None
  
• Video Card 2: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 3GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+645] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
  
• Video Card 3: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 3GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+645] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
  
• Power Supply Upgrade: 450 Watts - Standard Case Power Supply
  
• Hard Drive: 2TB (2TBx1) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+59] (Single Drive)
  
• Data Hard Drive: None
  
• Hard Drive Cooling Fan: None
  
• External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None
  
• USB Flash Drive: None
  
• Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
  
• Optical Drive 2: None
  
• Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
  
• 3D Vision Glasses: None
  
• LCD Monitor: 27" Widescreen 1920x1080 Asus VE276Q LCD Display w/ Built-in Speaker, DVI, & HDMI-Input [+339]
  
• 2nd Monitor: None
  
• 3rd Monitor: None
  
• Speakers: None
  
• Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
  
• Network Switch: None
  
• Keyboard: Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard
  
• Mouse: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
  
• Mouse Pad: None
  
• Gaming Gear: None
  
• Extra Thermal Display: None
  
• Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: None
  
• External Wireless Network Card: None
  
• Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None
  
• Bluetooth: None
  
• Flash Media Reader/Writer: None
  
• Video Camera: None
  
• Headset: None
  
• Printer: None
  
• Cable: None
  
• Power Protection: None
  
• IEEE1394 Card: None
  
• Internal USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
  
• USB Port: None
  
• Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium [+104] (64-bit Edition)
  
• Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None
  
• Office Suite: None
  
• Ultra Care Option: None
  
• Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
  
• Rush Service: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 10~15 BUSINESS DAYS
  

Edited February 19, 2012 by Justin

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thats because what you got is way more than what you need for skyrim XD

 

also don't buy from bestbuy or anything like that

 

also what's your budget?

 

are you interested in building your own comp?

[Ootachi]

Erm, are there three graphics cards in there? You won't need that many.

[Leo]

I've heard some good things about the XPS 15; some of my friends use it to play Skyrim as well. Don't know much about it myself, though.

 

 

 

 

http://www.dell.com/us/p/xps-15/pd

[Siemon]

OP's build is horrible. Overall budget?

[Bob-sama]

Yes: please, a budget!

[Justin]

I'm looking for something around 1,000 dollars. And The Cyberpowerpc build I made was mainly clicking on expensive items. ಠ_ಠ

[Bob-sama]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229283

 

One could, of course, get a better computer at a better cost if they built it themselves (or had someone to build it for them).

[Justin]

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16883229283

 

One could, of course, get a better computer at a better cost if they built it themselves (or had someone to build it for them).

Looks perfect, but alot of people seem to be having trouble with the power supply after looking at the reviews. But, it does look absolutely perfect otherwise.

 

EDIT:

Some other ones I saw:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229292

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229286

 

Main differences between the one you posted? And thanks for helping me.

Edited February 20, 2012 by Justin

[Bob-sama]

It's still under warranty--most prebuilts are like that with insufficient or dubious-quality power supplies. I hate to say it but you're probably off buying a replacement power supply--a decent one is about $80.

[Conspicuous]

Here is Tubby's Preset build(with a bit of copying Satansfate, Bobsama and Redmonke)

 

CPU: Intel i5 2500(can be lowered to 2400 if on a budget)/ i3 2120

GFX Card: Nvidia 1 GB 560(doesn't really matter what brand)/AMD Radeon 1 GB 6850/AMD Radeon 1GB 6790

Motherboard: Intel Z68 Mobo/P67 Mobo

PSU: Corsair/Seasonic/Antec/XFX 600W PSU/500W PSU

Case: Coolermaster HAF 632 Case/ Coolermaster Elite 335

Hard Drive: 1TB Caviar Black 7200RPM/750GB 7200RPM

RAM: 2x4GB 1600 RAM(Preferably Kingston or Corsair, however G-Skill is ok)/1x4GB 1333 RAM(Preferably Kingston or Corsair, however G-Skill is ok)

 

look for something similar to that(obv if buying preset the case will be completely different, not a problem. Right hand side is the cheaper section, left is more towards $1000-$1300 if buying from those custom pc websites

 

EDIT: giving credit where credit is due

Edited February 20, 2012 by Conspicuous

[Siemon]

HAF 632? :)

Only problem with that is the Seagate you're suggesting, add XFX to reliable PSU vendors.

[Conspicuous]

kk changing the seagate option and adding XFX

HAF 932(Basically, you're paying for the looks and beauty is in the eye of the beholder so it's a bit of a ??? zone :P)

 

 

 

 

 

There was an Antec case that I liked, low price and it does the job but I cbf to find it and it's probably something like 200 or 300 or something or other

[thepope1322]

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16883229283

 

One could, of course, get a better computer at a better cost if they built it themselves (or had someone to build it for them).

I'd ditch the 2600k for an i5 2500k and get a better graphics card. There isn't a single game around that utilizes hyperthreading. Edited February 21, 2012 by theking1322