Need Help With Gaming PC

Cubsbum · Sep 20, 2014

I am building a Gaming PC for around $1,000. I have most things picked out but psu because i dont know how much i need. I do not plan to overclock. I am open to any suggestions about changes also!
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Cubsbum/saved/Npxbt6 . I also need a wirless adaptor.

filippi · Sep 20, 2014

This is a great gaming build w/ os:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($345.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Linksys AE3000-NP 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1081.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-20 21:52 EDT-0400

filippi · Sep 20, 2014

This is a good option too w/ a free HyperX Fury Series 8GB memory:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($345.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Linksys AE3000-NP 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $996.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-20 21:54 EDT-0400

Cubsbum · Sep 20, 2014

Why go for the less powerful cpu if its the same price? Also which ram would be better?

filippi · Sep 21, 2014

Second build has a MSI Z87 motherboard therefore a bios update could be required in order to run a new Haswell Refresh cpu like a i5-4460.

And 2x4GB will be a little better than 1x8GB. I dont think anyone could feel though.

Both rigs will present roughly same gaming performance.

Cubsbum · Sep 21, 2014

-strixgtx970dc2oc4gd5) | $345.91 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse600kwn1) | $69.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-wireless-network-card-pcen15) | $27.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $959.82
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 10:03 EDT-0400
This is what i have so far i already have an os and i removed ssd because i didnt think it was worth it just for faster boot times

Cubsbum · Sep 21, 2014

Lol didnt get whole list
PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XjQnXL) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XjQnXL/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690) | $188.00 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-h97plus) | $108.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f317000cl11d8gbxl) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $53.98 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-strixgtx970dc2oc4gd5) | $345.91 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse600kwn1) | $69.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-wireless-network-card-pcen15) | $27.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $959.82
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 10:03 EDT-0400

filippi · Sep 21, 2014

For a H97 motherboard i would buy a DDR3-1600 memory. And i still find a spot for a 60$ SSD in a $1k build: Its too good for too little.
Anything else is perfect!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($345.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $998.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 10:31 EDT-0400

Good luck mate

Cubsbum · Sep 21, 2014

Never heard of team vulcan ram? Would going for a bigger brand be better?

Cubsbum · Sep 21, 2014

Ahh it didnt update i had changed cpu and motherboard so i could sli in the future and OC if i needed to
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tYQvsY) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tYQvsY/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $199.99 @ Micro Center
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97g55sli) | $114.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f317000cl11d8gbxl) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-hua721010kla330) | $47.49 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-strixgtx970dc2oc4gd5) | $345.91 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse600kwn1) | $69.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-wireless-network-card-pcen15) | $27.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $971.32
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 11:49 EDT-0400 |

Cubsbum · Sep 21, 2014

Also who makes the best gtx 970 cooling wise i just blindly picked one lol

legend001523 · Sep 21, 2014

evga with the acx 2.0I'd say

Cubsbum · Sep 21, 2014

Thanks ill add that

Cubsbum · Sep 21, 2014

What about the gigabyte windforce?

legend001523 · Sep 21, 2014

good also, but not as gppd

Cubsbum · Sep 21, 2014

Sorry whats gppd?

Cubsbum · Sep 21, 2014

Also do i need a cpu cooler if im going to OC?

legend001523 · Sep 21, 2014

*good and yes

Cubsbum · Sep 21, 2014

Can you reccomend a good cooler for not too much?

legend001523 · Sep 21, 2014

coolermaster hyper evo 212

Cubsbum · Sep 21, 2014

Thanks! This is what i have now.
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XKR9nQ) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XKR9nQ/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $199.99 @ Micro Center

**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $28.66 @ Amazon

**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97g55sli) | $114.99 @ Amazon

**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f317000cl11d8gbxl) | $84.98 @ OutletPC

**Storage** | [Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-hua721010kla330) | $47.49 @ Amazon

**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp40974kr) | $339.99 @ Amazon

**Case** | [Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse600kwn1) | $69.99 @ Newegg

**Power Supply** | [XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx) | $79.99 @ Newegg

**Wireless Network Adapter** | [Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-wireless-network-card-pcen15) | $27.98 @ OutletPC

| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $994.06
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 14:41 EDT-0400 |
Any last changes or does it look good?

legend001523 · Sep 21, 2014

yep looks fine

filippi · Sep 21, 2014

Your build is great. just a few suggestions:

1. get a faster hd because you wont use a ssd as a primary drive.
2. your new cpu is just $200 as long as you pickup In-store (Micro Center)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1000.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 15:00 EDT-0400

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