Need help with a new gaming build

roaddoc326 · Aug 4, 2013

A friend of mine asked me to build him a gaming rig for $1500 and this is what I came up with. I need help cutting it down to $1500 and if anything doesn't look good let me know. Thanks.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1o14B

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 4, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($131.39 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS229H-P 21.5" Monitor ($134.02 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($45.85 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Cooler Master CM Storm Sentinel Advance II Wired Laser Mouse ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Speakers: Creative Labs A60 4W 2ch Speakers ($19.51 @ Amazon)
Total: $1727.64
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-04 05:17 EDT-0400)

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 4, 2013

get 2 gtx 760 would be best for u
u ll be surprised to see the performance u ll get from this 760 sli
look at this

manofchalk · Aug 4, 2013

Toms Hardware does not condone piracy, and it is against forum rules to suggest or facilitate it.
If you are in need of an OS and cant afford one, look into free options such as a Linux distribution like Ubuntu or Mint.

Anyway, here is how I would lower the builds cost while still getting roughly the same build.

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 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.73 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Creative Labs A60 4W 2ch Speakers ($19.51 @ Amazon)
Other: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Mechanical Gaming Keyboard CherryMX Red ($99.00)
Total: $1477.71
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-04 06:41 EDT-0400)

The keyboard also has a $30 code on it. I suggest if you looking into a mechanical keyboard you decide on which switch is best for your friend, the K70 uses MX Red so I included an MX Red board, but I suggest you look into it.

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