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robby530 · Sep 5, 2014

Hi all. This is my first time building a gaming pc, or any computer in general, so I want to make sure everything will go smoothly and work properly.

Here is my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/robby530/saved/mKytt6

I am definitely open to any suggestions, comments, and tips (especially with case, power supply and memory), but I would like to keep the total cost of the project within the current price range.
Thanks -Rob

jimthenagual · Sep 5, 2014

I'd lower the motherboard in order to upgrade the PSU and get a 'k' version of the CPU.

Something like this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.97 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.91 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1027.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-05 17:29 EDT-0400

Can add a wireless network adapter if needed. Or you could try and update the GPU to the R9 280(x)/gtx770

Hopsin4444 · Sep 5, 2014

jimthenagual :

I'd lower the motherboard in order to upgrade the PSU and get a 'k' version of the CPU.

Something like this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.97 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.91 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1027.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-05 17:29 EDT-0400

Can add a wireless network adapter if needed. Or you could try and update the GPU to the R9 280(x)/gtx770

i would go with a amd 6300 or 8350 and a r9 280/x

jimthenagual · Sep 5, 2014

If on a tight budget, and AMD build can make sense sometimes. Especially if it means you can upgrade the GPU.

@OP: What resolution do you play on, and what games are you wanting to play?

robby530 · Sep 5, 2014

I plan on playing at 1920x1080. Games like bioshock infinite, call of duty and the less-demanding league of legends.

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