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First time pc build for gaming $1500

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August 26, 2014 8:56:21 PM

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

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August 26, 2014 9:12:05 PM

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
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August 26, 2014 9:29:06 PM

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
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September 2, 2014 7:58:55 PM

Go with the 290 build (the second one). You will be able to play your games on very high settings with above 60fps easy. Once you get over 60fps most people can't tell the difference so you won't have to worry.

Here are the benchmarks of 770 vs 290

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1068?vs=1037


I just bought 2 290s and they destroy everything.


Good luck!
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September 2, 2014 8:01:48 PM

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
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September 8, 2014 7:56:19 PM

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3w34P6) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3w34P6/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
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**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-r...) | $34.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a99fxpr...) | $114.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl8d8...) | $86.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-driv...) | $53.98 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr928...) | $279.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [BitFenix Neos Black ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/bitfenix-case-bfcneo100kkx...) | $45.99 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850bbef...) | $119.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24f1...) | $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
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September 8, 2014 11:09:34 PM

Doug13 said:
I just bought 2 290s and they destroy everything.


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
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