So I've got a few questions for you guys. This is my first build. My budget is ~$1600 - 1700 and my needs are gaming with some game development (nothing render heavy). The monitor will be the first thing upgraded in the future. I am well aware that the 780 is overkill for 1080p but for now I just want a working computer as soon as possible so I cut some cost there.
1. I have a desk and a copy of Windows, do I have EVERYTHING I need in this parts list? (cables, case fans, little things I don't know about, etc.)
2. Did I pick a good gtx 780? I thought it looked good but I wasn't sure. Are there any better ones? (quieter, cooler, etc). I looked at the MSI Lightning but wasn't sure if it was worth the extra money (~$30)
3. Did I pick a good case? I don't know if a mid tower will be too hard to manage for a first timer or fit with my gpu choice. Also is this a good case in general for air flow and quality.
If there is any other advice you'd give me that'd be appreciated. Thanks.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor ($167.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1576.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-24 18:59 EST-0500)
1. I have a desk and a copy of Windows, do I have EVERYTHING I need in this parts list? (cables, case fans, little things I don't know about, etc.)
2. Did I pick a good gtx 780? I thought it looked good but I wasn't sure. Are there any better ones? (quieter, cooler, etc). I looked at the MSI Lightning but wasn't sure if it was worth the extra money (~$30)
3. Did I pick a good case? I don't know if a mid tower will be too hard to manage for a first timer or fit with my gpu choice. Also is this a good case in general for air flow and quality.
If there is any other advice you'd give me that'd be appreciated. Thanks.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor ($167.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1576.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-24 18:59 EST-0500)
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