Gaming pc with an i5 4670k

Thepixel02

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So im building a gaming pc with a i5 4670k so what parts would you suggest with it. Like what mobo should i buy for it and a good gaming gpu and hdd and/or ssd. I allready have a 750 watt psu 80% bronze and a 160GB hdd but its so small so if you would help me with this, and my budget is 800-900€.
 
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Something like this:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ TigerDirect)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($88.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $621.92 - not wuite sure how that would translate to Euros

I've used a better/newer i5 btw

snowctrl

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Something like this:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ TigerDirect)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($88.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $621.92 - not wuite sure how that would translate to Euros

I've used a better/newer i5 btw
 
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Thepixel02

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Thanks snowctrl. And also would that setup be good for watch dogs @ 1920x1080p and running like a 2 player minecraft/terraria server,and 621.92$ would equal to about 580-600€. I had been told that if i buy intel setup it would cost like 1000€ for an i5 system.
 

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Ok, firstly that setup is a bit cheaper because it doesn't include the parts you already have, which include the PSU, normally a pricier item - I trust your PSU is a good model (if not, seriously consider a new one...)

Secondly, it doesn't include Windows... if you have Windows already, and it has only been licenced to one computer, you should be ok to install it on a new computer once, via the phone activation system (Windows is licenced per system, but in reality this means per motherbaord) so bear that in mind

Thirdly, only add in your old hard drive to the new system once Windows is installed and everything is running happily, as this prevents Windows spreading itself onto the old disk, which can then cause problems if that disk fails or you want to remove it for some reason

Finally, that card should play all games well at high settings at that res - for reference have a read through this:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-graphics-card-review,review-32899-4.html

AND an additional thing that I've just realised and I should mention about that spec - that processor is overclockable.... if you wanna overclock you'll need to switch to a pricier motherboard, a Gigabyte Gaming series for example, whereas if you don't you can get the i5 4690 instead of the 4690K, which will save you a few dollars/euros
 

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Corsair CX series are ok but are not the best... people on this forum will likely advise you to get something from XFX Pro series, Seasonic, or Corsairs AX, TX or HX lines... but your CX will probably be fine....

If you go to Corsairs site they recommend their pricier lines for overclocked systems - if you find yourself stuck with a stubbornly low overclock though, you might consider upgrading your PSU as a possible solution (I say IF...)
 

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I might buy a 2560x1440p monitor so is that graphics card enough to power it or will i have to buy a better graphics card and does the thing where you get 3 free games when you buy a r9 280x come with every model because im going to buy these parts from a finnish computer store called jimm's so when i go to the website there is no 280x card that you get free games with atleast they dont say there is?
 

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I might buy a 2560x1440p monitor so is that graphics card enough to power it or will i have to buy a better graphics card and does the thing where you get 3 free games when you buy a r9 280x come with every model because im going to buy these parts from a finnish computer store called jimm's so when i go to the website there is no 280x card that you get free games with atleast they dont say there is?