Gaming Build (novice)

chatcast · Dec 8, 2013

I'm building my first Gaming PC.

Here is the list:

~Main Components~

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($526.30 @ Newegg)

Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($94.78 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)

~Other Stuff~

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($167.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1762.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-08 23:13 EST-0500)

How did I do?

I am open to any suggestions.

P.S. I don't plan to overclock.

AMD Radeon · Dec 8, 2013

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)
make sure it is 4770K

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
DDR3-1333 is outdated....
go for DDR3 1600 or above, usually we use 1866

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ Newegg)
no point buying WDC black
go for 1TB wdc blue

RazerZ · Dec 8, 2013

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

Use this to help you

camohanna · Dec 9, 2013

If this is only for gaming, go i5 its all you need. Also, never ever plan to not overclock, worst choice you can make (i did it myself, i regret it ALOT).

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hxdh
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hxdh/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hxdh/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.93 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($535.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1533.78
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-09 05:00 EST-0500)

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