$1600 Budget Gaming PC

mackyisback · Jul 28, 2013

Approximate Purchase Date: 1 Month

Budget Range: $1600

System Usage from Most to Least Important: BF4 / MOBA / MMO Games

Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS: Yes - Windows 7 Premium Please 64 Bit

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg

Location: Maine USA

Parts Preferences: Intell CPU, EVGA Gtx 780 GPU as well

Overclocking: Maybe probably not though

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe Future

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080p

Additional Comments: Closed off case pelase i don't wanna see inside so possibly a fractal design but leave it to the imagination i guess.

Eyedeology · Jul 28, 2013

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lwpE

This will be a pretty beast system that likely won't be stopped for 3-4 years.

It broke the budget by 5USD, but you this also includes 16gb RAM (really not entirely necessary; you'll be fine with 8gb), an exellent CPU water cooler (you won't need if you're not overclocking), and a fairly nice case.

EDIT: I somehow forgot an SSD. Its up to you to choose where to cut back to put an SSD in. I would recommend a MUCH cheaper cooler (since not OC'ing, I would go with hyper 212+, cheap and effective, keep in mind that aftermarket cooling is not required when overclocking is not taking place. Also, if not overclocking, save a few bucks and grab the i5-4670 instead of the 4670.
EDIT2: Actually, I'll just make a whole new build for a non-overclocked system. Will be much easier

SNA3 · Jul 28, 2013

mackyisback :

1600$ huh

and no SLI huh

I think not

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sna/saved/23jf

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 ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($388.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($388.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($94.38 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.94 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1606.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-28 06:10 EDT-0400)

you can replace the case for Fractal design if you wish it is same price

Eyedeology · Jul 28, 2013

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lwwg

This newer build is cheaper and oriented around a non-overclocked system. Motherboard supports SLI for future use, includes a solid SSD for boot drive/essentials, and is overall a very nice system. Although for future proofing and when combined wth a 780, I do recommend overclocking your CPU

mackyisback · Jul 28, 2013

Oh sorry i am an idiot i forgot to mention i have no need for a SSD i already have a 512gb one from a few months ago

SNA3 · Jul 28, 2013

mackyisback :

did you look at my build ?

mackyisback · Jul 28, 2013

I'd Rather go a single GPU solution

SNA3 · Jul 28, 2013

mackyisback :

fine take the SLI out and put a GTX 780 , you dont need 1600$ for this then ... well unless you go for GTX 690 , is a single card.

Eyedeology · Jul 28, 2013

For a single GPU solution and assuming you are planning on spending $1600 and aren't concerned about saving more, I would suggest the first build I posted. It will likely last you 3 years as said and will enable you to overclock extremely well.

Although you stated you probably won't be overclocking, I would highly recommend overclocking as it allows you to squeeze extra performance out of your CPU that otherwise wouldn't be possible as the stock 4670 is hard to beat with any other CPU.

mackyisback · Jul 29, 2013

Would i really even need to OC for just gaming ?

SNA3 · Jul 29, 2013

mackyisback :

not really, OC is for people who want the best of the best thats all .. will give you 5 frames more or so ...

I personally dont like to OC unless there is a REAL reason for it , not to be best of the best and the fastest ..

SNA3 · Jul 29, 2013

here is another system with 780GTX , and SSD ...

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sna/saved/23IY

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 ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.94 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1583.81
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-29 03:42 EDT-0400)

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