Hey Everybody, first time builder here been wanting to do a gaming rig for a while but been to scared to have a go. i have gone and found my parts i would really like others opinions on my build. make sure i have listed everything not missing anything and is going to be compatible or if there is a cheaper/better option of gpu or mobo before i go ahead and start buying the parts. i want something that will be fast to do day to day needs but also be able to keep up with playing some of the newer games ( skyrim, COD, Diablo III, WOW, few examples) preferably at the highest graphics.
Budget Range: $1000 MAX!!!!! if cheaper would be very happy
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, and day to day pc use (internet, office, downloading)
Are you buying a monitor: Not atm will probably look into a HD monitor in the future.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Windows 7 or Windows 8??????
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: i have only based all my parts on newegg. but i am happy to use any site with paypal and cheap postage to Australia. or local business is better.
Location: Adelaide, South Australia, AUS
Parts Preferences: I am thinking of intel i5 4670k. but if somebody can suggest a better option i am open to ideas.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Yes
Additional Comments: Prefer it to be quiet running, but still be running cool.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Wanting to get into pc gaming but my current pc is FAR from up to it running a pentium 4 dual core with my outdated motherboard. decided it is time to retire this old machine for something more up to date.
PARTS LIST:
CASE:
COUGAR Challenger Black Steel ATX Computer Case with 12cm COUGAR TURBINE HYPER-SPIN Bearing Silent Fans and 20cm LED Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811553008
MOTHERBOARD:
MSI Z87-G45 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Pro Gaming with Killer Networking & Sound Blaster Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130693
CPU:
Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I54670K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899
GPU:
MSI N650ti-2GD5/OC BE GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST 2GB 192-bit GDDR5 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127730
OR
MSI R7870-2GD5T/OC Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127722&Tpk=msi%207870
PSU:
Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-750 750W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Intel Haswell Fully Compatible
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049
HARD DRIVE:
Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236339
RAM:
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
DVD DRIVE:
LITE-ON Black 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 12X DVD-RAM 8X BD-ROM SATA 12X Blu-ray Burner with Blu Ray 3D Feature IHBS112-04 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106369
CPU COOLER:
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
THERMAL:
Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound AS5-3.5G - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007
Budget Range: $1000 MAX!!!!! if cheaper would be very happy
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, and day to day pc use (internet, office, downloading)
Are you buying a monitor: Not atm will probably look into a HD monitor in the future.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Windows 7 or Windows 8??????
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: i have only based all my parts on newegg. but i am happy to use any site with paypal and cheap postage to Australia. or local business is better.
Location: Adelaide, South Australia, AUS
Parts Preferences: I am thinking of intel i5 4670k. but if somebody can suggest a better option i am open to ideas.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Yes
Additional Comments: Prefer it to be quiet running, but still be running cool.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Wanting to get into pc gaming but my current pc is FAR from up to it running a pentium 4 dual core with my outdated motherboard. decided it is time to retire this old machine for something more up to date.
PARTS LIST:
CASE:
COUGAR Challenger Black Steel ATX Computer Case with 12cm COUGAR TURBINE HYPER-SPIN Bearing Silent Fans and 20cm LED Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811553008
MOTHERBOARD:
MSI Z87-G45 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Pro Gaming with Killer Networking & Sound Blaster Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130693
CPU:
Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I54670K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899
GPU:
MSI N650ti-2GD5/OC BE GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST 2GB 192-bit GDDR5 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127730
OR
MSI R7870-2GD5T/OC Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127722&Tpk=msi%207870
PSU:
Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-750 750W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Intel Haswell Fully Compatible
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049
HARD DRIVE:
Western Digital WD Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236339
RAM:
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
DVD DRIVE:
LITE-ON Black 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 12X DVD-RAM 8X BD-ROM SATA 12X Blu-ray Burner with Blu Ray 3D Feature IHBS112-04 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106369
CPU COOLER:
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
THERMAL:
Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound AS5-3.5G - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007