$1100-$1200 Gaming Rig buying through Amazon

Ricky Martin · Feb 1, 2014

Approximate Purchase Date: Feb. 20th 2014
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) 1100-1200
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming max settings
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: All
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon
Location: MI, USA
Parts Preferences: none
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: Would like relatively quiet solution. Want to play most all games at Excellent 1080 for 2-3 years with capability to upgrade GPU after that for another 2 years of longevity.

I am buying it through Amazon because I'm a prime member and I get free 2 day shipping and I was given a $1155 gift card for their online shopping. Many thanks in advance.

EcoMCG · Feb 1, 2014

DO you want an SSD? And for the case do you want a side panel window? And how much ram do you need? 8GB? 16GB? 4GB? And do you need a CPU cooler?

EcoMCG · Feb 1, 2014

Here's a build with an SSD:

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.14 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax ECA3280A-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($151.72 @ Amazon)
Total: $1470.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-01 21:14 EST-0500)

EcoMCG · Feb 1, 2014

Without SSD:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LDF0
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LDF0/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LDF0/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.14 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax ECA3280A-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($151.72 @ Amazon)
Total: $1400.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-01 21:14 EST-0500)

Ricky Martin · Feb 1, 2014

I'm sorry for the slow response. I would like an SSD and I didn;t realize when I coppied it it had yes on SLI. SSD = Yes SLI = No. My apologies for the confusion.

EcoMCG · Feb 1, 2014

NO SSD DIFFERENT CASE

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LDJ0
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LDJ0/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LDJ0/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.14 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($151.72 @ Amazon)
Total: $1390.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-01 21:17 EST-0500)

EcoMCG · Feb 1, 2014

Ricky Martin :

Haha it's fine the SLI dropped the price by far. so here is the updated build with an ssd and the corsair case:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LDO9
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LDO9/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2LDO9/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.14 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($151.72 @ Amazon)
Total: $1210.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-01 21:19 EST-0500)

EcoMCG · Feb 1, 2014

I do not know if you need 600w or 500w since the recommended wattage is 364. But if you want to upgrade in the future I would give you a 600w.

EcoMCG · Feb 1, 2014

Here's the build with a 600w psu might be a winner. Your choice.

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.14 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($151.72 @ Amazon)
Total: $1210.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-01 21:32 EST-0500)

Why_Me · Feb 1, 2014

You can add a storage drive to this build later on. For now you want that SSD for your OS, games, etc...

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-200R-Compact-CC-9011023-WW/dp/B009GXZ8MM/ref=lp_572238_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1391247766&sr=1-2 $59.99 & FREE Shipping
Corsair Carbide Series 200R Compact ATX Case CC-9011023-WW

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Watt-EPS%C2%A0-CX600/dp/B0092ML0OC/ref=lp_1161760_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1391315068&sr=1-1 $59.99 & FREE Shipping
Corsair Builder Series CX 600 Watt ATX/EPS 80Plus Bronze (CX600)

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Intel-6Gbps-Motherboards-GA-Z87-HD3/dp/B00D94X6AK/ref=sr_1_14?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1391308838&sr=1-14 $113.99 & FREE Shipping
Gigabyte LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gbps USB 3.0 ATX DDR3 1600 Intel Motherboards GA-Z87-HD3

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-4670K-Quad-Core-Desktop-Processor/dp/B00CO8TBOW/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1391310680&sr=1-2 $234.99 & FREE Shipping
Intel Core i5-4670K Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.4 GHZ 6 MB Cache - BX80646I54670K

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-20PK-R2/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_text_z $34.99 & FREE Shipping on orders over $35
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Ballistix-PC3-12800-240-Pin-BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00/dp/B006WAGGUK/ref=sr_1_19?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1390969245&sr=1-19 $72.99 & FREE Shipping
Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB Kit (4GBx2) DDR3 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) CL9 @1.5V UDIMM 240-Pin Memory BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Serial-ATA-Internal-Optical-DRW-24B1ST/dp/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=pd_sim_pc_2 $21.93 & FREE Shipping on orders over $35
Asus 24x DVD-RW Serial-ATA Internal OEM Optical Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black)

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-2-5-Inch-adapter-Internal-CT240M500SSD1/dp/B00BQ8RM1A/ref=lp_1292116011_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1391308082&sr=1-4 $139.99 & FREE Shipping
Crucial M500 240GB SATA 2.5-Inch 7mm (with 9.5mm adapter) Internal Solid State Drive CT240M500SSD1

http://www.amazon.com/PNY-GeForce-DisplayPort-PCI-Express-VCGGTX7702XPB-OC/dp/B00ETC34NA/ref=sr_1_20?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1391311474&sr=1-20&keywords=gtx+770 $329.99 & FREE Shipping
PNY NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 OC 2GB GDDR5 2DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort PCI-Express Video Card (VCGGTX7702XPB-OC)

http://www.amazon.com/VS228H-P-22-Inch-Full-HD-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B005BZNDOO/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1391307811&sr=1-2 $129.99 & FREE Shipping
ASUS VS228H-P 22-Inch Full-HD 1080P HDMI 5ms LED-Lit LCD Monitor

Total: $1,198.84 *including shipping

*** components to add later or switch out with in that build up above

http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST1000DM003/dp/B005T3GRNW/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1391126271&sr=1-4 $63.14 & FREE Shipping
Seagate Barracuda 1 TB HDD SATA 6 Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST1000DM003

http://www.amazon.com/GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5-GeForce-256-bit-PCI-Express-OC-selected/dp/B00DBPKEOI/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1391222006&sr=1-2&keywords=gtx+760 $249.99 & FREE Shipping
ASUS GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5 GeForce GTX760 2GB GDDR5 256-bit, DVI-I/DVI-D/ HDMI/DP PCI-Express 3.0 SLI ready Graphic Card OC-selected 1072 MHz core

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q0PT3I/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $89.99
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (OEM) System Builder DVD 1 Pack

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7103/nvidia-geforce-gtx-760-review <----- GTX 760 vs GTX 770 review w/benchmarks

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133495 <---- another look at that card w/reviews

Ricky Martin · Feb 2, 2014

Thanks for all the help everyone! It is very much appreciated.

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