First Build: $1200-$1800 price range

BigMac1082 · May 13, 2014

Hi all. First post here and getting ready to attempt my first ever build. I have a tendency to keep PCs for a long time and upgrade parts as I go so it's a requirement that I don't get bottom/middle of the line in the core parts (what I would consider the mobo/CPU/RAM/case). I've upgrade video cards, ram, SSDs, and PSUs in my old rig before.

I limited vendors to Amazon and Newegg because I have gift cards to those places.

Here is the link - http://pcpartpicker.com/user/bigmac1082/saved/4FpP

Full List:
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($141.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($107.75 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($495.91 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($82.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($122.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1665.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-13 03:39 EDT-0400)

Please let me know what you think.

octaneurpc · May 13, 2014

Hi, BigMac1082,

You've picked up very good components for your upcoming rig.
Just my two cents, you could go with a NZXT Full Tower.
Nice to see that you picked out a Fully Modular PSU.

Good luck with your build!
Cheers!

CrysisX · May 13, 2014

Hey,

What will you be doing with your build?

E/ and welcome!

BigMac1082 · May 13, 2014

Thanks for the responses. I will be using it for gaming and other casual use. Occasional video/photo editing of the family but not often.

CrysisX · May 13, 2014

If you don't plan on video editing much then you could save some cash on your CPU and get an i5 4670k, putting that extra cash somewhere else. Games don't take advantage of hyper threading from the i7 at the moment. Otherwise solid build! Pretty close to something I plan on building in the future.

Also if you can wait until the 'K' series comes out for the Devil's Canyon processors (i5 4690k, and i7 4790k) you can grab yourself a Z97 mobo and go from there, but there's no definitive date on when the K series are coming out.

Hope you enjoy your build!

ahmedkhalifa1999 · May 13, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 2.0 Extreme 81.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($183.00 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.02 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($137.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($334.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($334.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($82.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Enermax UCMAA12A 83.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1889.41
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-13 11:40 EDT-0400)
what about this build ?
1-A very high end build which will stand for a long time
2-I tried as much as possible to match the color themes so that it looks good
3-If you bought it, Move the rear fan of the case to the front, Move the top fan of the case to the side and put the radiator on the top

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