New Gaming Build (Budget $1800)

Jungle_Boi · May 24, 2014

Hey everyone, in advance thanks for all your input!
I have already done my research on gaming computers for 2014, and I have made a build for what I think will last me the longest, most up to date, and will play games 1080p or more with no problem. If you have any advice on what I should change, or add (as long as it stays in my budget), I would love to hear what you have to say. I do plan on overclocking by the way. Here's my build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3P70d
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3P70d/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3P70d/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($7.81 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($409.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Samsung S24D390HL 60Hz 23.6" Monitor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Essential Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Windows 8.1 Full Version ($113.99)
Total: $1776.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-24 12:39 EDT-0400)

xbizzaroz · May 24, 2014

i see a lot of people recommending the i5 4670k because it will essentially achieve the same goals as an i7 (they are both great though so its truly up to you what you want im just looking at how you could save money and get practically the same performance). for the GPU you probably don't need 4GB; 2-3GB should be fine. and for the power supply ive also read that the CX series isn't popular (not sure why) but other brands that are really good are Seasonic, XFX, and Antec power supplies (look for 80+ of course).

Jungle_Boi · May 24, 2014

Thanks for your reply xbizzaroz,
So should I get the i5 4670k and save $100 and I want to keep the 4gb card, because I would add another monitor to my build before I add more graphics cards. And for the power supply would the Antec HCG 850M bottle neck my components? If not would this be a good choice for $130?

Link to PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371067

xbizzaroz · May 24, 2014

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B88Z314/?tag=pcpapi-20
i'd go with this guy. still should give you plenty of power if you want to add another graphic card in there in the future. and its a little cheaper, full modular design, and 80+ gold.

Jungle_Boi · May 24, 2014

EVGA just announced a memorial day supersale, which includes there 1000w fully modular 80+ gold, for $130. Would this be overkill or just stick with the 750w one you just linked above?
OR
The Corsair RM750 for $122 from amazon. Would this be a better choice?
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-80PLUS-Gold-Certified-Power-Supply/dp/B00EB7UIZU/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1400973012&sr=1-5&keywords=EVGA+1000w

xbizzaroz · May 25, 2014

EVGA's are good, and the RM series is much better than CX. from here its totally up to you they are all good choices

vullneto · May 25, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($425.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1669.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-25 21:01 EDT-0400)

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