second PC build

countryrunner · Sep 18, 2013

hello everybody

i am looking to build my second PC since college.

Approximate Purchase Date: feb-march 2014

Budget Range: $700-$1100

System Usage from Most to Least Important: 1.gaming (mainly battlefield 4), net surfing, watching movies.

Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Do you need to buy OS: NO

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: ANY

Location: City, State/Region, Country: boonvile MO USA

Parts Preferences: ANY
Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Dose not matter

comments: I have picked out a case its a coolmaster HAF, my biggest think is intel or amd
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Redspring · Sep 18, 2013

Hey there! I put a possible build together for you. This build is pretty powerful, so it should last you a while. If you're certain that you're never going to SLI or CrossFire, you could replace this motherboard with the Z87K, saving you another $20. I haven't included a monitor however, because my knowledge on them is very limited

This CPU is not the best for overclocking, so if you're set on overclocking I can change that for you.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($135.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master i500 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($52.27 @ TigerDirect)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($16.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $946.19
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-18 11:25 EDT-0400)

Storage is personal preference really, I don't know how much space you want and if you're considering using an SSD

countryrunner · Sep 19, 2013

thanks for the quick feed back if i was lean more towards overclocking how long would the cpu last and which config would you recommend then i was looking at the i5-3570k ivy bridge

Redspring · Sep 19, 2013

The 3570k would be a good choice if you want to overclock, even when not overclocking it's a good alternative to the one I suggested. There's always at least some risk involved when overclocking. However, if you're careful, the CPU will probably not last you much shorter than it would without overclocking. I do recommend you get a good CPU cooler for like $20-30 if you're going to overclock.

countryrunner · Sep 19, 2013

well if I do get the 3570k cpu would I have to change up the motherboard too since it uses a different pin? and if I did have to change motherboards I was think maybe this one:
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Redspring · Sep 19, 2013

Right, you would have to. In that case, that motherboard would be a good one

countryrunner · Oct 1, 2013

well just got down with my build on pcpartpicker and this is what i good:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/countryrunner/saved/2u6C

now i am not for sure if i need a sound card or not with speakers since i am going to get turtle beach PX5 headset. and i am still wondering on the mouse is right for gaming.

Redspring · Oct 1, 2013

Great build!
A sound card is not a necessity, your PC can output audio just fine by itself. A sound card could increase the quality of the audio, but I personally don't think it's worth $170. That mouse is definitely suited for gaming

countryrunner · Oct 14, 2013

well here is a updated hopefully this week i will have the money to star ordering it:

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1OPGm) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1OPGm/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1OPGm/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k) | $219.98 @ Outlet PC
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.98 @ Outlet PC
**Thermal Compound** | [Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-silver-thermal-paste-as535g) | $6.20 @ Outlet PC
**Motherboard** | [Asus P8Z77-V PRO ATX LGA1155 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-p8z77vpro) | $159.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c8d8gab) | $87.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c8d8gab) | $87.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7pd128bw) | $122.99 @ NCIX US
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $59.99 @ Microcenter
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 660 3GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-03gp42666kr) | $224.99 @ Amazon
**Case** | [Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc942kkn1) | $159.99 @ Newegg
**Case Fan** | [Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-fan-r4lus07argp) | $7.99 @ Newegg
**Case Fan** | [Cooler Master R4-C2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-fan-r4c2r20acgp) | $5.98 @ Outlet PC
**Power Supply** | [Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu750hx) | $104.99 @ TigerDirect
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $18.49 @ Amazon
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $88.98 @ Outlet PC
**Monitor** | [Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs238hp) | $147.58 @ Newegg
**Keyboard** | [Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-keyboard-jqd00001) | $44.99 @ Newegg
**Mouse** | [Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-mouse-910001259) | $47.99 @ Newegg
**Headphones** | [Astro A40 7.1 Channel Headset](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/astro-headphones-3ah42hbx9n139) | $149.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1777.07
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-14 18:47 EDT-0400 |

now this rig will mainly buid to play battlefield 4 but i am a little concerned about the graphics card i don't know if it will be able to handle the ultra settings that i want to run

Redspring · Oct 15, 2013

That build should mostly do great. However, I suggest you do swap out the GTX 660 for at least a 760. It's faster than the 660 and you can get it for the same price. Or if you're set on having at least 3GB of VRAM like is recommended for Battlefield 4, you can drop the extra 8GB of RAM you added to your system and buy a 4GB 760 with no extra cost to your system. In that case I'd recommend you go with this one: Gigabyte 760 4GB

countryrunner · Oct 15, 2013

yeah that was going to be my second question because i just dropped the 8gb of ram and add the 760 4gb card. but im hoping that is card will do good on bf4 on ultimate settings because i seen a benchmark for the 670 for 50fps and i am hoping that the 760 will do better.

Redspring · Oct 16, 2013

50fps is already really good, but the 760 should do even better. You'll have no problems playing Battlefield 4

countryrunner · Jan 28, 2014

well i have been playing bf4 on ultra and did a fps test and it was barely running 60fps then when i get into heavy combat it drops to 30fps. now take refund season is here and i am thinking about upgrading to a second 760 gtx 4gb. so that should jump me up pretty good right? and also i would have to upgrade to a higher power supply since each card take a min of 500watts right?

Whammy · Jan 28, 2014

Alright, I updated your build and here's what I came up with:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Jfez

So first of all, I switched the 840 Pro for the 840 EVO, saving you money and the Pro is really not that much better than the EVO. Secondly, I gave you some faster RAM but decreased i to 8Gb, because, and I cannot stress this enough, you will never ever ever need more than 8Gb of RAM in a gaming PC, because no game can take advantage of more than that. Finally, with the saved money, I switched out your 660 for a 770, increasing your performance quite a lot.

countryrunner · Jan 28, 2014

well thanks for taking the time but i have already built it. this is what i built: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/countryrunner/saved/2qAP
so i already have one 760 gtx 4gb i was wondering if another one would help and would i have to upgrade the power supply.

Whammy · Jan 28, 2014

Yes a second 760 will definitely help in increasing gaming performance, and your PSU is more than capable of running that card in SLI.

countryrunner · Jan 28, 2014

alright would i have to upgrade the power supply too?

Whammy · Jan 28, 2014

No, as I said, your power supply, or PSU, is more than capable of running a second 760.

Redspring · Jan 29, 2014

Sorry, apparently my estimate of your pc's capabilities for Battlefield 4 were off! However, your system's power supply and motherboard are both ready to handle a second 760. Just make sure you get the same model as your first one

countryrunner · Sep 30, 2014

hey guys got the second graphics card for a while now and love the setup everything is running smooth on battlefield 4 i getting 70fps on ultra in heavy combat. but now i have been playing dayz standalone and i am thinking about upgrading my pc some more. don't ask why but i want to upgrade my motherboard to handle 4way sli and run 4 760 gtx 4gb. i think i found a good motherboard just want some opions on it:
http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/P8Z77V_PREMIUM/

now i am running a dual monitors right now if that helps.

Whammy · Oct 3, 2014

I personally would not recommend 4x SLI, because graphical power does not scale linearly. There is almost no difference between 3 and 4 760's, and most other cards for that matter. It would be a much smarter choice to get a single 780Ti instead of 4 760's.

countryrunner · Oct 7, 2014

Oh ok did not know that. Because im looking to upgrade my graphics and im already running two 760 gtx 4gb. So what is the next thing?

Whammy · Oct 7, 2014

countryrunner :

Well unfortunately your 2 760"s pretty much match the power of any other single card out there, but you could opt for 2 770's and sell your 760's. However, if your budget doesn't allow it, then adding a 3rd 760 could help (if your PSU, motherboard and case can support it). Why is it that you need this much GPU power though?

countryrunner · Jan 21, 2015

hey guys i have been throwing around the idea of going up to 4k display. this list is just pretty much going to gut out what i have right now:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/countryrunner/saved/WYFxFT

this reason why i changed out the cpu is because i heard that the 3570k bottlenecks the two gtx 980. but i don't know if im going overkill or not

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