$1500 Gaming PC

jakeman2467 · Apr 26, 2014

Hello guys i just wanna check if the pc i build is nice before i buy it please correct me if i'm wrong

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($239.29 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer S241HL bmid 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($159.00 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Enermax KM001W Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($19.28 @ Amazon)
Total: $1487.45
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-26 14:02 EDT-0400)

SpencerMLB · Apr 26, 2014

I think that is a very good build, pretty close to what I have. Happy gaming

g-unit1111 · Apr 26, 2014

It's a decent start but the Sabertooth is way too expensive for what you get, and you definitely do *NOT* want a Corsair CX for that rig, they're known for shoddy capacitors and generally poor build quality. You also don't have an SSD either which is an absolute must have for a build of $1500 or more. You should also definitely get a better case - on a build of $1500 or more pairing it with a case that's less than $50 really makes the whole thing look cheap.

Do something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($143.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($88.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($113.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($23.52 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1422.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-26 14:17 EDT-0400)

A little bit more but way better case, CPU cooler, and PSU, added an SSD, ditched the really expensive motherboard for one that's $100 less and still gets the job done.

jakeman2467 · Apr 26, 2014

I think ill do that build its better and cheaper ^ its my first time building a pc so im glad i posted it here before buying and saw better builds

jakeman2467 · Apr 26, 2014

g-unit1111 :

It's a decent start but the Sabertooth is way too expensive for what you get, and you definitely do *NOT* want a Corsair CX for that rig, they're known for shoddy capacitors and generally poor build quality. You also don't have an SSD either which is an absolute must have for a build of $1500 or more. You should also definitely get a better case - on a build of $1500 or more pairing it with a case that's less than $50 really makes the whole thing look cheap.

Do something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($143.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($88.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($113.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($23.52 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1422.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-26 14:17 EDT-0400)

A little bit more but way better case, CPU cooler, and PSU, added an SSD, ditched the really expensive motherboard for one that's $100 less and still gets the job done.

I think ill do that build its better and cheaper, its my first time building a pc so im glad i posted it here before buying and saw a better build

jakeman2467 · Apr 26, 2014

So i think this is a better one? went a bit over but still nice

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer S241HL bmid 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($159.00 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Enermax KM001W Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($19.28 @ Amazon)
Total: $1571.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-26 15:19 EDT-0400)

g-unit1111 · Apr 26, 2014

jakeman2467 :

So i think this is a better one? went a bit over but still nice

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer S241HL bmid 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($159.00 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Enermax KM001W Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($19.28 @ Amazon)
Total: $1571.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-26 15:19 EDT-0400)

Get the Lite On DVD burner instead of the Asus (I have had horrendous experiences with Asus burners) but other than that, it looks good to me! I say go for it!

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