Gaming system , In need of advice and opinions ( 1300$ budget )

John Koligliaths

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Approximate Purchase Date: Dont know yet


Budget Range: 1350 $


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming , Maybe streaming , Watching HD videos


Parts Not Required: OS , Mouse , Keyboard , Speakers .


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No preferences


Country: Greece


Parts Preferences: I would like an Intel CPU ,


Overclocking: Yes , want to try it out


SLI or Crossfire: Maybe in the future ( Should i use double graphics or buy a new better card later on? )


Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 , 1080p


Additional Comments: I want this system to last as long as possible !


This is what i have in my mind right now

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: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($405.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($71.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-118BB DVD/CD Drive ($17.74 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG23AH 23.0" Monitor ($177.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $1254.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-12 11:12 EDT-0400)
 

John Koligliaths

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Is that because the higher speed of RAM is used only in big HD videos?

 

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If you decide on the path where you wouldn't want SLI/Crossfire, heres a system with the same gaming potential for less:
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 Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-118BB DVD/CD Drive ($17.74 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG23AH 23.0" Monitor ($177.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $1003.23
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-13 18:37 EDT-0400)

If you do plan on SLI small changes you could make are:
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 Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ 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 ($393.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-118BB DVD/CD Drive ($17.74 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($170.10 @ Amazon)
Total: $1159.75
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-13 18:47 EDT-0400)

[EDIT]: Im geussing you may be interested in the EVGA PSU i chose in the second build, but it has great professional reviews, great voltage stabalisations and low ripple:
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/evga_nex750_supernova_psu_gold_review,8.html