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RBSteinberg14

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Hey everyone -

With the new generation of consoles out, I've decided I want to convert myself over to PC gaming, Here's the build I'm thinking about: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zLCjJx

I'm working with a $1000 budget (or so) with a 1080p monitor (already owned).

I just wanted to make sure this ended up being the best bang for my buck in terms of gear. I'm hoping to play games like Watch Dogs, Bioshock Infinite, the new AC when it comes out in the fall, etc. all on ultra settings.

Please let me know :)

 
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Are you going to be overclocking?
Also, there are better Z97 boards out there, which are also cheaper. Have a look at ASUS Z97 Boards.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.02 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1030.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 14:27 EDT-0400)
 
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A bigger SSD will cost him a lot of money. For gaming it is useless unless you are playing a massive singl player game (but the amount of time you would save would not be worth it). But yes, he should get a 600 watt or 550 at least. Plus that is a bleh PSU.
 
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you should check the prices of SSD's. I saw a 500(or 512) that was $240-50 bucks the other day. that's not expensive.

and it's not useless for gaming, especially on line gaming. if you can get in a map quicker because the level loads quicker you have an advantage.

try loading a level on a HD in BF4.......... then try an SSD...................
 
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Blackbird has the best solution, but you won't be running Watch Dogs on ultra, but on high (depending on if you want a smooth FPS or not). As of right now, nothing can run it on ultra haha. Actually, due to the performance issues with the game, there is no way of telling how the 760 will do. Anyways, high is fine in that game. If you can save up a bit more for a WD black, I always recommend that over the blue. Personally, I would ditch the SSD, and put that money towards a GTX 770 or AMD 280x. You will get a better performance in games for a slightly slower boot and OS speed. The WD black is fast anyways, so you wouldn't have a slow system with your OS on it. If you get a 770 or 280x, switch the XFX PSU that blackbird picked out to one that is 600 or more watts.
 
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If RBSteinberg14 doesn't want to overclock is there this one with a r9 280X in it,


PCPartPicker part list

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS10X Performa CPU Cooler ($21.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280X 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC Adventurer-9601R (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($89.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $999.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 15:02 EDT-0400)

The cooler is just there for the cool looks in a case with window and of course to keep the cpu cooler,with the resistor cable used is the sound good too.
If the cooler isn't necessary could you go for the i5 4590.
 
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RBSteinberg14

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I wasn't planning on over clocking, especially since I'm still just learning about computer hardware, though I know in the future it might be needed, thanks for all the advice so far!
 
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For the gpu yes.

You still use the non overclockable 4570 with the Z97 motherboard which is for overclocking.
If you take a good look at my build will you see a motherboard very similar to your choice,but not for overclocking (not entirely true) and a newer cpu which is the same speed and cheaper as your choice.
The psu is overkill for just one gpu and not overclocking.My choice is cheaper (at least in the partpicker,goes for all parts).For that combination of parts is 550watt more than enough.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1021.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 16:46 EDT-0400)
 
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Hey RBSteinberg14, this build above me by blackbird will give you the best performance and will allow you to run everything on ultra.
 
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