This will be my first custom build. It is primarily a gaming PC with light photo editing and moderate multitasking. I don't necessarily need to be able to run BF4 on Ultra settings with maxed AA. I have tried to research as much as I could before posting and asking for advice. I am only moderately knowledgeable with hardware so bear with me. That being said, there are a few things you should know. I already own the PSU listed in the specs but if it is a serious issue then I would consider an upgrade. I have a monitor that I am happy with and not currently interested in upgrading though it is not out of the question in the near future. I don't want to go very far over budget and it would be great if there are better alternatives at lower price points. This is what I have come up with:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Arctic White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 700W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1213.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-18 18:23 EDT-0400)
The biggest thing I am not sure on is RAM and whether or not I should spend the money for an SSD. I definitely would have picked up the refurbished Crucial M4 128GB earlier today on Newegg as it was about half price but it sold out before I had the chance.
Let me know what you think. Your help is much appreciated!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Arctic White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 700W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1213.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-18 18:23 EDT-0400)
The biggest thing I am not sure on is RAM and whether or not I should spend the money for an SSD. I definitely would have picked up the refurbished Crucial M4 128GB earlier today on Newegg as it was about half price but it sold out before I had the chance.
Let me know what you think. Your help is much appreciated!