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Build ready for ~$1000 gaming PC, looking for feedback.

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November 29, 2013 6:26:05 PM

Approximate Purchase Date: within the next week or two
Budget Range: ~$1000 (current build is over this but don't want to go much higher)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming
Parts Not Required: monitor, mouse/keyboard
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: none, I do have a MicroCenter nearby
Country: US
Parts Preferences: none in particular
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: unsure at the moment
Additional Comments: Trying to build for the future in the hopes that this PC will hold me for awhile.

Here is my current build. This is on the upper end of my budget and if I possible I'd like to get the cost down somewhat while retaining performance. This is my first PC build so I'm still learning a lot when it comes to all the parts. Thanks in advance for the help!

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November 30, 2013 1:31:52 AM

You have no reason to go with a Core i7 for gaming. The Core i5-4670K does the job just as well. Also, that PSU is complete garbage. I have a better build for you -

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec P280 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1072.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 04:29 EST-0500)

Just so you know, there is a deal at your local Microcenter with a Core i5-4670K and the ASRock Z87 extreme 4 for $30 less than buying them individually and online. In store only.
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November 30, 2013 5:51:47 AM

dont realy need ssd



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($315.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $950.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 08:51 EST-0500)
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November 30, 2013 6:51:43 AM

dottorrent said:
You have no reason to go with a Core i7 for gaming. The Core i5-4670K does the job just as well. Also, that PSU is complete garbage. I have a better build for you -

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec P280 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1072.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 04:29 EST-0500)

Just so you know, there is a deal at your local Microcenter with a Core i5-4670K and the ASRock Z87 extreme 4 for $30 less than buying them individually and online. In store only.


Thanks for the heads up and recommendations. My whole rationale for the i7 vs i5 was to try and buy ahead of the curve. Is there really no need for the i7 even when trying to plan ahead for future gaming?
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November 30, 2013 7:03:40 AM

at_Depth said:
Approximate Purchase Date: within the next week or two
Budget Range: ~$1000 (current build is over this but don't want to go much higher)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming
Parts Not Required: monitor, mouse/keyboard
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: none, I do have a MicroCenter nearby
Country: US
Parts Preferences: none in particular
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: unsure at the moment
Additional Comments: Trying to build for the future in the hopes that this PC will hold me for awhile.

Here is my current build. This is on the upper end of my budget and if I possible I'd like to get the cost down somewhat while retaining performance. This is my first PC build so I'm still learning a lot when it comes to all the parts. Thanks in advance for the help!


at_Depth said:
dottorrent said:
You have no reason to go with a Core i7 for gaming. The Core i5-4670K does the job just as well. Also, that PSU is complete garbage. I have a better build for you -

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec P280 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1072.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 04:29 EST-0500)

Just so you know, there is a deal at your local Microcenter with a Core i5-4670K and the ASRock Z87 extreme 4 for $30 less than buying them individually and online. In store only.


Thanks for the heads up and recommendations. My whole rationale for the i7 vs i5 was to try and buy ahead of the curve. Is there really no need for the i7 even when trying to plan ahead for future gaming?


The main difference between the two is that the i7 has hyperthreading technology. While this greatly helps with rendering, autocad, photoshop, etc., there's barely and games that use this and even in the future most likely the situation will remain the same.
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