The last computer I built was in 2005 and it lasted me until last year. I like to target midrange components and then upgrade the video card or OC every few years.
I'm looking to buy 2 of these systems, one for me and one for a family member. At first, I tried to to budget between $800-$1000 using a GTX 760 and no SSD but I decided to upgrade to a GTX 770 and add the SSD.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.69 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($90.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($155.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($315.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1146.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-01 11:47 EST-0500)
I was looking at the Asrock Z87 Pro4 for $100 but it didn't support SLI, so I went with the Fatal1ty. In a couple years, I'd like to have to option to SLI when I upgrade.
I am not sure about the RAM, Power Supply, CPU Cooler and Case so I need help there. I basically copied those from other builds. Do I need a full tower ATX case or could I get buy with mid tower? Is it better to have a full case if I want to OC?
I went with the PNY GTX770 for only $319. Is this worth the upgrade from a GTX760 for $260? In the past I have bought EVGA video cards. I had an issue with the fans on one card and EVGA replaced with the lifetime warranty. From what I've read, EVGA no longer does lifetime warranties but now PNY does. There is a Newegg combo with the 4670K + EVGA GTX 770 that brings the price about the same as the PNY.
Thanks for any help!
I'm looking to buy 2 of these systems, one for me and one for a family member. At first, I tried to to budget between $800-$1000 using a GTX 760 and no SSD but I decided to upgrade to a GTX 770 and add the SSD.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.69 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($90.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($155.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($315.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1146.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-01 11:47 EST-0500)
I was looking at the Asrock Z87 Pro4 for $100 but it didn't support SLI, so I went with the Fatal1ty. In a couple years, I'd like to have to option to SLI when I upgrade.
I am not sure about the RAM, Power Supply, CPU Cooler and Case so I need help there. I basically copied those from other builds. Do I need a full tower ATX case or could I get buy with mid tower? Is it better to have a full case if I want to OC?
I went with the PNY GTX770 for only $319. Is this worth the upgrade from a GTX760 for $260? In the past I have bought EVGA video cards. I had an issue with the fans on one card and EVGA replaced with the lifetime warranty. From what I've read, EVGA no longer does lifetime warranties but now PNY does. There is a Newegg combo with the 4670K + EVGA GTX 770 that brings the price about the same as the PNY.
Thanks for any help!
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