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5 Resources to Help Build a Killer Gaming Rig

Building a gaming rig is not difficult. A learning experience? Yes. Time-consuming? Absolutely — especially if it's your first build.

But the actual act of choosing your components and putting them together has never been easier, thanks to a number of online resources devoted to the hobby.

If you've ever considered building your own rig, here are a few essential sites that'll have you finishing your build in no time.

TXIDarkAvenger4217d ago

I used PC Part Picker and /r/buildapc to build my first PC. Really helpful community.

SteamPowered4216d ago

Pc Partpicker and Tom's hardware are my go to's. I have to limit my browsing as it seems I can't help but spend money when I visit their sites.

GameSpawn4216d ago (Edited 4216d ago )

Silent PC Review is good if you are making an air cooled system or HTPC that you want to be quiet. They do noise tests and reviews on fans, cases, radiators, etc. to help you decide what components to buy.
http://www.silentpcreview.c...

Personally I like making my own list of components in Excel and comparing prices between 2-3 trustworthy retailers instead of the part picker sites. I just seem to have more granular control.

I also like to use a power supply calculator as to not over-build:
http://extreme.outervision....
http://www.coolermaster.out...

Tom's Hardware (listed in the article) is pretty good about hardware reviews and testing between different motherboards, drives, processors, memory and graphics cards. They also have side by side comparisons of some components, such as graphics cards, giving you a rough idea of the basic power difference between different card models and manufacturers.

strangeaeon4216d ago

I am running crossfired 7850s in my rig, and was thinking its time for an upgrade. Can anyone suggest what to put in their place?

Rick_Ross_Boss4216d ago

gtx 970 is the best bang for your buck

strangeaeon4216d ago

Wanted to get something I can crossfire later, not sure about switching mobo.Seems I am never happy with what I have.

TardcoreGamer4216d ago

970, 980 or wait for the new AMD 390x to arrive.

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FuRyu teases new game ‘Project Alice’ to be announced on April 25

FuRuy has opened a Twitter account called “Project Alice” teasing a new game announcement on April 25 at 20:30 JST.

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Top Racers Need Top Gear – Introducing the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Controller and Headset

Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."

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Killer2020UK40d ago

Oh my, that is one gaudy design

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EasySMX D05 review

You can get Hall effect controllers slightly cheaper, but you'd struggle to find as feature-rich a package without some heavy, heavy sales.