First time pc build for gaming $1500

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
C

Copywrote

Reputable
Aug 26, 2014
3
0
4,510
I'm new to building computers and not very handy, but I thought I tried building a gaming pc from parts. I watched videos online and it seems simple, but I might screw up somehow.

I currently own a mouse and mechanical keyboard. My budget is $1500 or lower.

Here is the parts I selected, I have a computer store in my city called memoryexpress in winnipeg they do price matching, so I might just get the parts there.

I mainly want to play counter strike go and starcraft 2 expansion with medium, 100-150 fps at good resolution and maybe stream. I hope to upgrade in the future and save money maybe add another gpu and overclock in the future, just to learn, but not sure if I understand how yet.

I greatly appreciate anyone's time for reviewing this list:
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/JTrFmG
 
Sort by date Sort by votes
Turb0Yoda

Turb0Yoda

Expert
Ambassador
Jul 12, 2013
4,876
9
23,465
128 gb will last you a week... no joke. 2 8 gb sticks is cheaper and will yield better performance. In fact, 16 gigs is total overkill for this.
4 gb is worthless on this particular card since it does not have enough bandwidth to handle it, which means you have wasted money. This one is much better for you. I changed a few things, i.e mobo, RAM, GPU, added an HDD and changed the SSD. Cheaper, and yet much better. Also, I am pretty sure that this will max those games out at 60+ fps (no streaming), however, feel free to check me on that.

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/cbTyHx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/cbTyHx/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($250.00 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($88.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($116.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.45 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Antec GX700 ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.52 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.99 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($144.99 @ Canada Computers)
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($239.00 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1513.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-27 00:11 EDT-0400
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
gamer1357

gamer1357

Reputable
Aug 6, 2014
735
0
5,360
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($86.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($116.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.97 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($379.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.97 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.87 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($239.00 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1542.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-27 00:28 EDT-0400
 
Upvote 1 Downvote
D

Doug13

Honorable
Aug 17, 2013
156
0
10,690
Also many cards will have trouble getting to 100-150 GPS because of game optimization. But in all reality there is no need to even get to 100 even for streaming/ recording video because the services lower the FPS to less then 40 regardless. Also like I said before you would be able to notice any difference between 60 fps and 100
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
AMDisAwesome

AMDisAwesome

Honorable
Nov 15, 2013
160
0
10,710
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3w34P6) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3w34P6/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8350frhkbox) | $169.99 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $34.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a99fxpror20) | $114.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl8d8gbrm) | $86.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $53.98 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr928xoc3gdrev2) | $279.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [BitFenix Neos Black ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/bitfenix-case-bfcneo100kkxskrp) | $45.99 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850bbefx) | $119.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24f1st) | $19.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-fqc06950) | $132.98 @ OutletPC
**Monitor** | [AOC e2050Swd 60Hz 19.5" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/aoc-monitor-e2050swd) | $89.99 @ Amazon
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1143.87
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-08 22:48 EDT-0400 |


Has no keyboard mouse or wifi adapter wired internet is faster tho. This will get 60fps on ultra on many modern games
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
T

terroralpha

Distinguished
Jun 23, 2009
372
1
19,160


that seem silly to me... a pair of good R9 290 cards will run you $800. more if you want the nicer ones. the cheap, sub $400 R9 290 cards have terrible reviews and high RMA rates.

if you are going to blow that much money, should have either bought one 290x now and saved for a second 290x. OR, should have just went for R9 295x2

just my $0.02
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom