Can someone please build me a $1500

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I was wondering if someone could build me a good gaming PC that could run dayz standalone at high settings to good FPS. My budget is no more than $1500(this is including the os(windows 8.1 please), about a $150 monitor(preferably 23"+) and a SSD that I could install the os and a couple of games on. Thanks Anton in advance
 
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This is a very good build that will last for years , can handle any game at 1080p Ultra and probably 60Fps
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gmnbTW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gmnbTW/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.85 @ B&H)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
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This is a very good build that will last for years , can handle any game at 1080p Ultra and probably 60Fps
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gmnbTW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gmnbTW/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.85 @ B&H)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($259.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1502.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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Good build! However, I would say go with a less expensive 60hz monitor and use the money saved to get a better CPU cooler, such as the BQ Darkrock 3, which will be quieter and allow for a greater overclock.
Also, you can change the PSU to a 550w (same Pro series PSU, just lower wattage) to save some more cash, 650w really isn't needed.
Other options, you could get a much nicer case such as the H440, or the Fractal R4, for a $1500 PC you want a nicer case.
Another thing to consider, you can switch the 120gb SSD for a larger 250gb one, which won't cost you much more but has double the space.

Also, use the BB code option in Partpicker :)
 
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Have you ever played a game on a 144Hz monitor , if not then You won't know what I am talking about . When you play a game on 144Hz monitor its hard to switch back especially when your card can get lots of games
at 100< Fps
2nd Thing I quite like the Corsair 300R case , for my taste it looks nice , also I think the 650W isn't an overkill . I know 550W is enough but in case he wanted to add something on later he can add it easily as in a gaming pc with that budget you don't want to throw everything right away when it gets old but instead you will upgrade till nothing is upgrade-able . Last but not least He said he wanted to install the os and a couple of games on the SSD and for that reason 120Gb is more than enough .
Reasons explained :)
 
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Actually you're probably right on the 144hz monitor; it will allow him to take better advantage of the hardware, an R9 290 is way overkill for 60hz 1080p gaming, a much cheaper r9 280 would be fine.
But for 144hz it's a different story altogether, and the R9 290 is a very good choice.
650w IS overkill, even if he upgraded his PC in future he has nearly 100W headroom with a 550w, 200w headroom really isn't necessary.
But, I found another XFX 650W PSU on sale for cheaper than the 550w, so he should get that instead.

Here is a build taking all of my suggestions whilst keeping the 144hz monitor, it costs only $70 more but comes with a lot of improvements.
The H440 is a much higher quality case, with a very well designed window and brilliant colour scheme, it has sound dampening foam padding it to make your PC silent.
The Dark rock 3 is a much higher performing CPU cooler than the Hyper 212, it'll allow for a much bigger overclock whilst reaming very silent.
An SSD double the size, allowing for many more games to be stored on the SSD.
RAM change doesn't really matter, it just fits the colour scheme (red + black) better, and costs only a couple dollars more.
PSU is changed to another same wattage high quality XFX unit.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 113.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($259.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1569.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-31 20:38 EDT-0400
 
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PC cases Are all about personal preference and as long as it fits everything in and has good cooling then it will be down to him , I agree about the PSU part , I didn't realize its 95$ so yeah your provided is much better. The cooling part aswell is hands down right if he wants to overclock , if he doesn't intend on OC then he should stick to mine and save himself the extra 60 bucks and limit the build to the 1500$.
 
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This questions is EXACTLY what I was about to ask, right down to the monitor. I'm definitely saving this list of parts for when I get to build my system come late August. Thanks a lot!
 
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Have fun man , Happy Gaming ;)

 
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