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NoahBE1998 · Jul 26, 2014

I am planning on building a gaming to run games like Battlefield 4, but I am pretty much clueless as far as what components to buy. I have a $1200 budget and I can't anymore than $1220. I want to upgrade in the future to SLI or Crossfire, also I need a network card. I don't know whether to go with an AMD or Intel Build. I know that I want to the best performance in games as possible and I want to OC, not allot but enough if that makes sense. I would prefer a good, yet cheap, case to keep things cool and hopefully with a windowed side. I need everything part besides a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

plywrlw · Jul 26, 2014

How about this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/f6YGbv

**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $234.99 @ NCIX US
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a) | $144.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/team-memory-tld38g1600hc9dc01) | $68.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256mx100ssd1) | $109.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $79.99 @ NCIX US
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-912v308002) | $369.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Case** | [Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011036ww) | $54.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650snlb9) | $49.99 @ NCIX US
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1228.88

Do you mean a wireless network card? The motherboard comes with a wired one already.

NoahBE1998 · Jul 26, 2014

plywrlw :

How about this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/f6YGbv

**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $234.99 @ NCIX US
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a) | $144.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/team-memory-tld38g1600hc9dc01) | $68.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256mx100ssd1) | $109.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $79.99 @ NCIX US
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-912v308002) | $369.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Case** | [Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011036ww) | $54.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650snlb9) | $49.99 @ NCIX US
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1228.88

Do you mean a wireless network card? The motherboard comes with a wired one already.

Yes. I want to fit a G-skill ram in if I can, and I need a dvd drive. Any other builds?

plywrlw · Jul 26, 2014

Any reason why G-skill in particular? It's quite a bit more expensive than some other equally good brands. Here's the build with the changes you requested.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MzB3gs

**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $234.99 @ NCIX US
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a) | $144.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c9d8gab) | $82.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256mx100ssd1) | $109.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $79.99 @ NCIX US
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-912v308002) | $369.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Case** | [Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011036ww) | $54.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650snlb9) | $49.99 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas12414) | $12.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-wireless-network-card-pcen10) | $9.99 @ Micro Center
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1265.86

NoahBE1998 · Jul 26, 2014

plywrlw :

Any reason why G-skill in particular? It's quite a bit more expensive than some other equally good brands. Here's the build with the changes you requested.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MzB3gs

**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $234.99 @ NCIX US
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a) | $144.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c9d8gab) | $82.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256mx100ssd1) | $109.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $79.99 @ NCIX US
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-912v308002) | $369.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Case** | [Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011036ww) | $54.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650snlb9) | $49.99 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas12414) | $12.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-wireless-network-card-pcen10) | $9.99 @ Micro Center
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1265.86

this is a build I have from PCpartpicker is there anything you and do to decrease the price but not the performance.

Calnin · Jul 26, 2014

RAM wouldn't matter too much. The performance you get for faster ram is marginal. Focus more on other parts of the PC.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
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: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($379.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.95 @ B&H)
Total: $1195.85

NoahBE1998 · Jul 26, 2014

Calnin :

RAM wouldn't matter too much. The performance you get for faster ram is marginal. Focus more on other parts of the PC.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
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: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($379.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.95 @ B&H)
Total: $1195.85

I didn't give a link to the build I'm sorry lol http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jV4kWZ

NoahBE1998 · Jul 26, 2014

I like these builds. They are good but is there anyway I can mold this build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jV4kWZ to lower the price a little but keep close to the same performance?

plywrlw · Jul 26, 2014

Better SSD speed (bigger = faster)
Honestly, the RAM will make no difference, get the cheaper stuff. You could get an R9 290 like this one http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MSI-R9290G&c=CJ instead of the 780 and still get similar performance.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yjPqP6

NoahBE1998 · Jul 26, 2014

plywrlw :

How much different would the preformance be and is there a way I can benchmark this PCpartpicker list

plywrlw · Jul 26, 2014

The main difference would be the graphics card. See some reviews of the cards for an idea like http://www.overclockers.com/msi-r290-gaming-4g-video-card-review and other discussion threads like http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2373527

The AMD card is better value for money, the nvidia card runs cooler and quieter.

Calnin · Jul 26, 2014

The r9 290 can't run physX as well, if that's something you're into. If anything running physX on anything outside an nVidia GPU would be horrible anyways.

The r9 290 does have a higher thermal limit and the heat is quite a bit higher. Getting a good aftermarket cooler for it is basically a must if you mind the heat. The windforce and Tri-x coolers are the one's I'd recommend.

Performance differences: look at the games you're playing and which ones are better optimized for either side. The r9 290 on release was a tad bit better than the gtx 780, but I'd imagine they're relatively close in performance, but the gtx 780 is quite a bit more expensive. Better price point. It all depends on budget.

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