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September 1, 2014 12:56:18 PM

Hello, I'm finally at the point that I feel I should build my own Gaming PC. I would appreciate some suggested builds.

I'm looking to make a Gaming Desktop PC for around $1,200.
I'm looking to get 45-60+ FPS in most modern games at high to Ultra settings, i.e; Battlefield 4, DayZ (even though it has bad optimization), Metro: Last Light, etc.
A lot of people say I ought to eventually overclock, so preferably K series intel processor.
I need All the computer necessary computer parts (obviously), Win7 Home Prem 64bit OS, a SSD, an air cooling fan, and a 1920 x 1080 Monitor around 23".

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a b 4 Gaming
September 1, 2014 1:01:57 PM

Is there a need for keyboard/mouse?
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September 1, 2014 1:06:02 PM

No, I have those. Thanks for the response.
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a b 4 Gaming
September 1, 2014 1:16:20 PM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.66 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.70 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card ($285.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1210.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-01 16:16 EDT-0400
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a b 4 Gaming
September 1, 2014 6:16:41 PM

kunthakenthe said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.66 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.70 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card ($285.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1210.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-01 16:16 EDT-0400


He beat me to it. I would definitely recommend the build, but you could save a little on the PSU. Heres a good one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Includes 5 year warranty and I believe it is semi-modular
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a b 4 Gaming
September 1, 2014 6:24:53 PM

Scoutdrago3 said:
kunthakenthe said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.66 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.70 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card ($285.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1210.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-01 16:16 EDT-0400


He beat me to it. I would definitely recommend the build, but you could save a little on the PSU. Heres a good one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Includes 5 year warranty and I believe it is semi-modular


thanks man but word to the wise. the evga NEX, B1,P1, G1 arent a good quality as the G2,B2,P2
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a b 4 Gaming
September 1, 2014 6:29:54 PM

kunthakenthe said:
Scoutdrago3 said:
kunthakenthe said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.66 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.70 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card ($285.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1210.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-01 16:16 EDT-0400


He beat me to it. I would definitely recommend the build, but you could save a little on the PSU. Heres a good one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Includes 5 year warranty and I believe it is semi-modular


thanks man but word to the wise. the evga NEX, B1,P1, G1 arent a good quality as the G2,B2,P2


Wasn't sure about that so I looked at reviews and it ranges from 4-5 stars on every website I looked at. And the 5 year warranty will keep your PSU up long enough for you to upgrade if that ever was to happen to you.
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a b 4 Gaming
September 1, 2014 6:31:57 PM

Scoutdrago3 said:
kunthakenthe said:
Scoutdrago3 said:
kunthakenthe said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.66 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.70 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card ($285.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1210.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-01 16:16 EDT-0400


He beat me to it. I would definitely recommend the build, but you could save a little on the PSU. Heres a good one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Includes 5 year warranty and I believe it is semi-modular


thanks man but word to the wise. the evga NEX, B1,P1, G1 arent a good quality as the G2,B2,P2


Wasn't sure about that so I looked at reviews and it ranges from 4-5 stars on every website I looked at. And the 5 year warranty will keep your PSU up long enough for you to upgrade if that ever was to happen to you.


its actually a 10yr warranty.
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a b 4 Gaming
September 1, 2014 6:42:40 PM


Well 10 year would help my point even more but its 5 year.
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a b 4 Gaming
September 1, 2014 6:51:58 PM

its okay man i just want you to know.
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a b 4 Gaming
September 1, 2014 7:51:53 PM

kunthakenthe said:
its okay man i just want you to know.


Yeah :p  I know, just kidding around.
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