First Time Gaming Build ($1200 - $1500)

DoctorPanda · Sep 27, 2014

I'm planning on building my first computer and wondering what you guys think of what I came up with so far:

Approximate Purchase Date: Once I can find the Asus GTX 970
Budget Range: I want to spend at most $1500 on the parts and around $400 on Peripherals. If you can see anywhere I can save some money that would be great.
System Usage: Mostly gaming and maybe some streaming/youtube.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($298.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($203.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Ducky DK2108-RUSLLA Wired Gaming Keyboard ($92.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Total: $1838.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-27 16:41 EDT-0400

I have few questions. Mainly if any of the parts are overkill, like the motherboard and power supply. Also I'm not sure what kind of case would be good to fit everything. I appreciate any help, Thanks.

TomThePotato · Sep 27, 2014

Go with the 4790k and Cheaper mobo. (Asus Z97-A)

tiny voices · Sep 27, 2014

For this money you need to have a gtx980 in there a 970 in a $1800 gaming build is pointless.

Get only 1 monitor to start.
Get an i5 not an i7.
Get 8gb RAM, not 16gb.
Get a $50 cheaper motherboard.

Use all the saved money to get a gtx980.

DoctorPanda · Sep 27, 2014

TomThePotato :

Ok i'll definitaly look into a cheaper motherboard.

tiny voices :

Ok I think I might scale back on some of my original parts and keep the gtx970 and save some money.

Also is 850W power supply needed or is that too much also.

tiny voices · Sep 27, 2014

Too much. get a 650w unit for a single 970 or 980.

SchuIIe · Sep 27, 2014

If you dont plan to overclock get a Xeon E3 1231 V3 and a H97 Motherboard. If you plan to overclock get the I7 4790k or the I5 4690k and definetly a cheaper MB. The PSU is oversized. You should be fine with a 500w psu, probably gold certified but bronce is enough thou. 16GB ram is recommended if youre doing video/photo editing. if not or not that much 8 GB are enough for gaming nowadays.
Edit: Storage is too expensive. Go with a WD red or blue.

SchuIIe · Sep 27, 2014

Maybe something like this

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BDYkqs

g-unit1111 · Sep 27, 2014

SchuIIe :

Why would you need a Xeon for gaming, and such an expensive monitor? I would get something more along the lines of this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme 99.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.92 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1394.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-27 20:33 EDT-0400

On a $1700 budget that gives you $300 for whatever monitor, keyboard and mouse you want.

SchuIIe · Sep 27, 2014

g-unit1111 :

SchuIIe :

Why would you need a Xeon for gaming, and such an expensive monitor? I would get something more along the lines of this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme 99.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.92 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1394.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-27 20:33 EDT-0400

On a $1700 budget that gives you $300 for whatever monitor, keyboard and mouse you want.

The xeon because if he isnt going to overclock its the cheaper option with the advantages of an i7. And I only picked the expensive monitor because i had budget left

And why would he need a 850w psu? Unless he is going sli

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