First Custom PC Build Under 1500

SteelePanda · Feb 4, 2014

I bought a lowgrade gaming pc a while back and now it's time to upgrade, but I want to build my own this time. Not looking to spend anymore than 1500 because there's all my equipment after that. I don't plan on overclocking but will be running two monitors. Hoping to run most games on high, doesn't need to be ultra. Thanks!

Francisco Costa · Feb 4, 2014

Do you need monitor/OS?

NormH · Feb 4, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2NbQV

just under 1500 and will rape most games

SteelePanda · Feb 4, 2014

Francisco Costa :

Not exactly sure what you mean, again this is my first build so I'm a bit of a noob

MasterMace · Feb 4, 2014

SteelePanda :

Do you already have your 2 monitors?

Do you need to get Windows as part of this budget, or do you already have it?

SteelePanda · Feb 4, 2014

MasterMace :

No I don't have the monitors, I'm giving my old ones to a friend and Windows would be included in the budget unfortunately.

NormH · Feb 4, 2014

ok ill re-work my post

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Ncr4

with OS and 2 monitors

SteelePanda · Feb 4, 2014

NormH :

Looks fantastic but is there any considerable difference between the 770 and 780? Also, will the cheaper Cooler Master be enough?

Francisco Costa · Feb 4, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1487.51
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-04 14:03 EST-0500)

NormH · Feb 4, 2014

the 770 is weaker than the 780 but will still max games for a year or more. also the cooler will work fine with all the fans and airflow in the case i added

SteelePanda · Feb 11, 2014

Thanks for the help guys, can't wait to get started.

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