Hi everyone, getting ready to build my first gaming PC. I know nothing. But i'm learning!
I have been doing some research for about a month and am planning on purchasing all my components in the next few weeks (unless there is some reason I should wait, i'm not in a rush). I initially wanted to spend around 8-900$ but the parts I have put together will push me closer to 1000$ and I am not willing to go over.
I will be mostly using this for gaming/multimedia tasks but i do use photoshop as well.
I plan on using my 40' Samsung 1080P TV as a monitor for now http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/LN40C500F3FXZA-specs
I do need an OS. Windows7 or 8 haven't decided yet. (If there is anyway for me to run OSX as well I would be esthetic!!!)
I want to run Intel and prefer Nvidia graphics but i'm willing to look at the AMD as well. Would like to overclock in the future (not a requirement, just think it would be fun/interesting). Don't plan on using SLI but i do like having the option to in the future.
I also want my computer to be quiet as possible. I also plan on adding small upgrades as time goes on SSD, fans, cpu cooler, memory, possibly LED's.
So far I've put together this list. I've included some of the reasons I chose what I did
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Because It has a K and is in my price range.
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Great reviews.
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.97 @ Amazon)
LOVE the black and gold.
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
No preference (anyone make black/gold memory?
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.97 @ OutletPC)
Always bought WD drives...
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
In my price range and I have heard EVGA is a good brand (not to mention it kind of matches the motherboard) although i would love the 770 since it comes with a copy of the new borderlands and the EVGA is black/gold
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
I want this case. Best looking case i can find don't care if there are cheaper ones.
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
80+ Gold. Semi-Modular.
Total: $938.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-05 18:40 EDT-0400
I still need to add an OS but I figured I could wait on the CPU cooler until later and that would put me right under 1000$ with the OS for this build.
I am willing to change just about everything but the case and I really want intel. I don't care too much about looks inside the case (I just happen to love the black and gold idea... ) i would prefer no blue but the non windowed case is always an option
I have been doing some research for about a month and am planning on purchasing all my components in the next few weeks (unless there is some reason I should wait, i'm not in a rush). I initially wanted to spend around 8-900$ but the parts I have put together will push me closer to 1000$ and I am not willing to go over.
I will be mostly using this for gaming/multimedia tasks but i do use photoshop as well.
I plan on using my 40' Samsung 1080P TV as a monitor for now http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/LN40C500F3FXZA-specs
I do need an OS. Windows7 or 8 haven't decided yet. (If there is anyway for me to run OSX as well I would be esthetic!!!)
I want to run Intel and prefer Nvidia graphics but i'm willing to look at the AMD as well. Would like to overclock in the future (not a requirement, just think it would be fun/interesting). Don't plan on using SLI but i do like having the option to in the future.
I also want my computer to be quiet as possible. I also plan on adding small upgrades as time goes on SSD, fans, cpu cooler, memory, possibly LED's.
So far I've put together this list. I've included some of the reasons I chose what I did
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Because It has a K and is in my price range.
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Great reviews.
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.97 @ Amazon)
LOVE the black and gold.
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
No preference (anyone make black/gold memory?
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.97 @ OutletPC)
Always bought WD drives...
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
In my price range and I have heard EVGA is a good brand (not to mention it kind of matches the motherboard) although i would love the 770 since it comes with a copy of the new borderlands and the EVGA is black/gold
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
I want this case. Best looking case i can find don't care if there are cheaper ones.
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
80+ Gold. Semi-Modular.
Total: $938.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-05 18:40 EDT-0400
I still need to add an OS but I figured I could wait on the CPU cooler until later and that would put me right under 1000$ with the OS for this build.
I am willing to change just about everything but the case and I really want intel. I don't care too much about looks inside the case (I just happen to love the black and gold idea... ) i would prefer no blue but the non windowed case is always an option
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