Best PC systems Under $1400

archgop · Jul 13, 2013

Hi,

So i want to buy a new PC that can runs newer games with no problem. My budget is $1400.

Im just staring to research so any answers helps.

Thanks!

babernet_1 · Jul 13, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler ($73.00 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($403.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.48 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($25.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.73 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1372.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-13 02:09 EDT-0400)

n1ghtr4v3n · Jul 13, 2013

hey there, here is my recommendation

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($119.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($127.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1385.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-13 02:09 EDT-0400)

this is the best you can get out of 1400$

good luck.

babernet_1 · Jul 13, 2013

Here's one with a SSD

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($403.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.48 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional Gold 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($25.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.73 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1377.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-13 02:15 EDT-0400)

babernet_1 · Jul 13, 2013

And here's one with a massive GTX 780 graphics card!!!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($649.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.73 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1369.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-13 02:21 EDT-0400)

Immaculate · Jul 13, 2013

Do you need a monitor? Keyboard? Mouse?

archgop · Jul 13, 2013

Thanks all.

No i do not need monitor, key or mouse.

realchaos · Jul 13, 2013

Do you need an OS?
Are you overclocking?

What's your monitor resolution?

archgop · Jul 13, 2013

It's 1920x1080. And no I don't need overclocking but I do needs os.

Thanks you guys for all your help. Ill mix and a match to see what's fits best for me!

Immaculate · Jul 13, 2013

Its hard to beat N1ghtr4av3n build choice at 1080p.Check your area for a microcenter, they have amazing deals on intel i series CPU/Z87mobo combos. You match the 4670k with ANY of the z87 boards and get the discount.

realchaos · Jul 13, 2013

I seriously doubt you would want a GTX 780 on 1080p. Those gpus are usually meant for 1440p and higher. A single GTX 770 can max out any games on 1080p already.
A few changes to babernet's build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.09 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Plextor M5S Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($403.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($105.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.73 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1243.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-13 14:42 EDT-0400)

-Made it so you can't overclock, but you said you won't be doing it anyways.
-Cheaper, better RAM.
-Bigger psu, semi-modular, cheaper, made by seasonic.
-Better case.
-Downgraded to a GTX 770.
-Added an SSD.

Immaculate · Jul 14, 2013

Get the seasonic Usa PSU. Best psus there are.

realchaos · Jul 14, 2013

All XFX psus are Seasonic made. That's why its high quality and it's usually much cheaper than Seasonic.

Immaculate · Jul 14, 2013

realchaos :

I was going to back up the XFX being made with Seasonic. I was on my phone and someone was driving. I like to keep an eye out in case their not. Its helped plenty of times.

yes . +1

archgop · Aug 2, 2013

Do I need CPU cooler?

babernet_1 · Aug 2, 2013

archgop :

Thanks for the vote. I do a lot of stuff like this and the majority don't bother to vote for the most helpful.

Normally you don't need an air cooler unless you are overclocking. However the Haswell's tend to run a bit hot and lout so an aftermarket cooler would be nice anyways.

If you are really squeezing your money, this is the best bargain there is:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

realchaos · Aug 2, 2013

You only need a cpu cooler if you want to overclock. The Hyper 212 EVO is a great option to bring the 4670k to a good 4.0 - 4.2ghz.
If you want to reach 4.5-4.8, you would want the Noctua NH-D14 or this Phanteks one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011

archgop · Aug 2, 2013

Thank you all. I just brought CPU cooler babenet.

archgop · Aug 2, 2013

This is what me and my friend decide to order.

Asus nvidia gtx 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814121770
Intel core i5 3750k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819116504
G.skill ripsaw
Cooler master Haf 912 case
Samsung 840 pro series http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820147192
Asus mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813131837
Corsair hx series 750w
Asus driver
Seagate Barracuda hdd http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16822148834

What do you guys think?

babernet_1 · Aug 2, 2013

+1 enjoy

realchaos · Aug 2, 2013

No need for the 840 pro ssd. It's faster in benchmarks, but you will barely notice the difference.
This one is a good one and cheaper: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820249024&Tpk=plextor%20m5s%20128gb

Saves you $30. You can use that to buy a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO and overclock the 3570k, or upgrade the case to a Fractal Design Define R4 or NZXT Phantom 410.

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