Need help for a 700$ usd pc gaming build

John_Smith · Sep 8, 2014

you don't have to include keyboard mouse monitor or cd/dvd drive

this is also my first time building

any feed back or pc parts lists would be much appreciated I may over clock I may not

cpu processor doesn't have to be brand specific I would like intel i5 4690k but I also don't want to spend 230$ for a cpu and then get a cheap graphics card/motherboard etc because of it

thanks!!!!

Fireman Dave · Sep 8, 2014

What will you be using the computer for?
Don't cheap-out on the graphics card. If you're mostly going to be using it for gaming, watching some movies, bit of internet etc etc, then get a lesser CPU (eg i5 4460) and something like an R9 270X.
Try using www.pcpartpicker.com website to come up with something, then post it back here so others can offer advice =)
Have fun with your first build!

John_Smith · Sep 8, 2014

Fireman Dave :

definitely gaming and a bit of homework and internet surfing

TopLuca · Sep 8, 2014

This is what I'd do : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yzJfVn

Good CPU , Good GPU and a great PSU. The Rest is history.

RazerZ · Sep 8, 2014

^ For $9 more he can get the i5 4570.

TopLuca · Sep 8, 2014

RazerZ :

Well he can go ahead and get it

John_Smith · Sep 8, 2014

TopLuca :

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/thekoolaidman156/saved/YpxRsY here is what i came up with what do you think?

John_Smith · Sep 8, 2014

Fireman Dave :

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/thekoolaidman156/saved/YpxRsY

Fireman Dave · Sep 8, 2014

If you can avoid getting an AMD processor, please do so. I'm not an Intel fanboy (I've owned a mix of both), but for gaming an i5 will always be the better option.

John_Smith · Sep 8, 2014

Fireman Dave :

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/thekoolaidman156/saved/Z4Fbt6

how about this build

TopLuca · Sep 8, 2014

Look Your budget is limiting you , you can't fit a 4690K and a good GPU in it.

The i5 4460 and the R9 280 will be a great combo for gaming furthermore the Corsair CX series aren't components which you can trust with your parts.

On a side note , a z87 mobo will require a bios update to use 4690K

RazerZ · Sep 8, 2014

Go with this instead, it will be much better off for gaming:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($189.25 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $654.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-08 02:20 EDT-0400

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