New Build - $1200 to $1500 budget - Hopefully last 7 years

TechReseller · Jul 21, 2014

Hello,

I am looking for a build that will last 7 years. Please provide parts list with links.

Computer will be used for Gaming, Movies, Homework, Email

Here is what I was thinking:

i7 4770k
AMD R9 280x
16GB RAM
256 GB SSD (Main Drive)
3 TB (Storage)

Case and motherboard needed as well - nothing fancy, would rather money was spent on CPU & GPU.

Thanks for your help
Peter

blue_smoke · Jul 21, 2014

TechReseller :

lol 7 years
7 years on low.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9dQNxr

blue_smoke · Jul 21, 2014

that link has a VERY well rounded component list. Who would need 3tb of storage? total overkill. 120gb ssd and 1tb hdd is recommended by linus tech tips and many other great tech people.

Adroid · Jul 21, 2014

I would go for the i7 4790K and a Z97 motherboard.
The R9 280x will probably play new games on high settings for several years, but you will probably by playing at low settings in 7 years. Typically the GPU will be the first piece that needs upgrading in a few years.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/v8BYmG

Enjoy the build - I think you will be very happy with that.

Calnin · Jul 21, 2014

Here's my suggestion.

The budget would easily be able to fit a r9 290 in. It'll future proof better.

I7 4790k will give you a better future proof compared to the i5, but I'd imagine the i5 would still last quite a while before you'll need an upgrade still.

If you feel like the cpu or gpu would start to slow down the build, there's always the option to overclock.

@blue_smoke the 3tb HDD would future proof more because it would provide plenty of space on the drive to last for a long time.

@OP, you could go with a 1TB drive now and when it starts to fill up, you could add on another 1-2tb hard drive if you would like.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($130.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($359.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.74 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1475.62

TechReseller · Jul 21, 2014

Hi I forgot to mention that this would be purchased in CDN dollars. Thanks for your help so far.

Calnin · Jul 21, 2014

Revised from above post for CDN. Relatively the same specs anyways. Windows 8.1 vs windows 7 is preference. Going with w8.1 would give you more ram upgrade room if you decide to add more. 16 gb is still enough to last for a long while I'd imagine.

You'll have a smaller Hard drive, but if you're running out of room, you could always add more hard drives. The case should have enough room for more drives to be added.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($364.63 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.86 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.81 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($159.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.95 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.49 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.79 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1480.44

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