Need help with a build ($1300)

SpencerColriss · Feb 19, 2014

I've never built a gaming pc, and I don't know whats some good parts to buy. Can someone build me a gaming pc? My budget is $1300. I don't need monitors, mouse, keyboards, etc, I just need the pc. I'm going to be playing a lot of games that are graphics heavy, so if you can build me a PC that will run games like Battlefield 4, DayZ SA, Titanfall, The Division, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and all the upcoming games on great settings, that will be awesome. Thank you!

Sylvanriv · Feb 19, 2014

This is what I'd recommend:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($82.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1288.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-19 15:26 EST-0500)

Excellent gaming CPU, probably never need anything more powerful than this for a long time, especially if you overclock. Same goes for the GPU, very powerful, should max almost everything at 1080p. The cooler on the CPU should allow for some mild overclocks if you wish. The motherboard is an excellent one from Asus, allows for SLI and overclocking. The memory is 8 GB of cheap RAM from a reputable manufacturer. I gave you a 120GB SSD from Samsung, one of the best on the market. Also with that is a 1TB from WD, a great model. The case and PSU are both excellent, great models from great manufacturers.

ubercake · Feb 19, 2014

A great setup:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Dominator 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.99 @ Staples)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 CA-PH530-B1 Black ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1278.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-19 15:29 EST-0500)

This system is SLI ready with a single 770. The case has some great innovations. PSU is top-notch. All of the components are top-quality. I'd replace the stock cooler on the CPU as the first upgrade.

Do you need an OS?

SpencerColriss · Feb 19, 2014

Sylvanriv :

This is what I'd recommend:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($82.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1288.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-19 15:26 EST-0500)

Excellent gaming CPU, probably never need anything more powerful than this for a long time, especially if you overclock. Same goes for the GPU, very powerful, should max almost everything at 1080p. The cooler on the CPU should allow for some mild overclocks if you wish. The motherboard is an excellent one from Asus, allows for SLI and overclocking. The memory is 8 GB of cheap RAM from a reputable manufacturer. I gave you a 120GB SSD from Samsung, one of the best on the market. Also with that is a 1TB from WD, a great model. The case and PSU are both excellent, great models from great manufacturers.

Now, will this build get outdated quick? It's probably going to take me about a month or two to get this stuff..

Sylvanriv · Feb 19, 2014

SpencerColriss :

Sylvanriv :

Now, will this build get outdated quick? It's probably going to take me about a month or two to get this stuff..

No, this should still be very current and very powerful in a few years, let alone a few months. You'll be just fine.

SpencerColriss · Feb 19, 2014

Sylvanriv :

SpencerColriss :

Sylvanriv :

Now, will this build get outdated quick? It's probably going to take me about a month or two to get this stuff..

No, this should still be very current and very powerful in a few years, let alone a few months. You'll be just fine.

Alright, thank you so much! Definitely going to use this build as my first starting beast, and then work my way up slowly >

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