Is this pc build good for $1,200 range

DhruvTheImpostrous · Oct 3, 2014

Hey, I just signed up for the forums even though i've had this forum bookmarked for a while.Anyways I was just curious since i'm not the best or most updated on tech news and stuff, what would be the best pc build for the $1200-1300 range.
I do record videos and I do some gaming (Crysis 3, minecraft, Battlefield 4, some games that my intel hd integrated graphics can't handle) I also type a lot for school work

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rwFJBm) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rwFJBm/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $279.99 @ 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) | $34.99 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gaming5) | $109.99
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | $78.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7pd128bw) | $99.00 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dx001) | $77.99 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g) | $359.99 @ Amazon
**Case** | [Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-case-blackhawk) | $89.25 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr) | $49.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $20.99 @ Amazon
**Case Fan** | [Cooler Master R4-L4S-10AB-GP 60.9 CFM 140mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-fan-r4l4s10abgp) | $8.77 @ OutletPC
**Case Fan** | [Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-fan-r4l2r20acgp) | $2.99 @ Newegg
**Case Fan** | [Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-fan-r4l2r20acgp) | $2.99 @ Newegg
**Keyboard** | [Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgk4000gkcm1us) | $86.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1301.91
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-03 18:23 EDT-0400 |
The motherboard and cpu come in a bundle so thats why I replaced the price for it

Anyways thanks!

Beezy · Oct 3, 2014

you wont need an i7 but if you can afford it go for it. You could get an i5 4690 if you dont plan on overclocking, and also save money

tsuneo6 · Oct 3, 2014

I changed the PCU to an i5 4690k, it's more then suffucient. that i7 is just overkill for gaming. it's more for edditing and all
Maybe you can take a 256GB ssd with the money you save on the i5

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.25 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($20.82 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L4S-10AB-GP 60.9 CFM 140mm Fan ($8.77 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($2.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($2.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($86.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Total: $1247.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-03 18:25 EDT-0400

you can also take a 550 watt PSU, but that PSU for that price, I dont think you'll find a cheaper 500 watt from good quality. so good choice there.

Ellensar · Oct 3, 2014

Looks good. Get some 1866 RAM. Otherwise you can always OC the 1600Mhz.
You might also want a bag of these:
http://www.amazon.com/008-Buna-N-O-Ring-Durometer-Round/dp/B0051XWXCE
They'll keep that tactile feel of the keyboard, but it'll help with the fatigue of constantly typing.

What videos do you record? Gaming?

M0j0jojo · Oct 3, 2014

How about this instead?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.54 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($355.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($20.82 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Aerocool DS 120mm Red 81.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.98 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Aerocool DS 120mm Red 81.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.98 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1258.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-03 18:27 EDT-0400

DhruvTheImpostrous · Oct 3, 2014

tsuneo6 :

I changed the PCU to an i5 4690k, it's more then suffucient. that i7 is just overkill for gaming. it's more for edditing and all
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.25 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($20.82 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L4S-10AB-GP 60.9 CFM 140mm Fan ($8.77 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($2.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($2.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($86.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Total: $1247.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-03 18:25 EDT-0400

you can also take a 550 watt PSU, but that PSU for that price, I dont think you'll find a cheaper 500 watt from good quality. so good choice there.

Ah, well yeah im probably not going to overclock so i'll probably just get that cpu than. How about the hdds/ssds though? I have heard mixed reviews from both

tsuneo6 · Oct 3, 2014

M0j0jojo :

How about this instead?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.54 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($355.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($20.82 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Aerocool DS 120mm Red 81.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.98 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Aerocool DS 120mm Red 81.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($11.98 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1258.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-03 18:27 EDT-0400

why the 750 watts psu? it's only needed if he wants to set up a SLI config. and I think the PSU he has now is good for that aswell

DhruvTheImpostrous · Oct 3, 2014

Ellensar :

Yeah I record gaming from time to time and enjoy it

tsuneo6 · Oct 3, 2014

DhruvTheImpostrous :

tsuneo6 :

Ah, well yeah im probably not going to overclock so i'll probably just get that cpu than. How about the hdds/ssds though? I have heard mixed reviews from both

if you're not going to overclock, then get the i5 4690 , not the k version. it'll save you some more money ^^. they're the same CPU's, the k versions are just unlocked so you can overclock them.

i'll have to check up on the SSD's and read some reviews myself. but the western digital black hard drives are good! you cant go wrong with that. I dont have experience with seagate hard drives(well I have one in my craptop that's still running after surviving about 26 airplanes)

M0j0jojo · Oct 3, 2014

tsuneo6 :

M0j0jojo :

why the 750 watts psu? it's only needed if he wants to set up a SLI config. and I think the PSU he has now is good for that aswell

Yea but the current PSU he has listed has multi 12V Rails, and from personal experience, they are a hassle to deal with.

edit: Actually just noticed now that i chose the wrong psu.

Here ya go went with 850W because the EVGA 750B2 was more expensive so you got nice deal

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20850v1

tsuneo6 · Oct 3, 2014

I do want to say, you did a very good job choosing components! this is one of the best builds I've seen in a while from someone aksing help. so good job on that!

DhruvTheImpostrous · Oct 3, 2014

M0j0jojo :

tsuneo6 :

Yea but the current PSU he has listed has multi 12V Rails, and from personal experience, they are a hassle to deal with.

edit: Actually just noticed now that i chose the wrong psu.

Here ya go went with 850W because the EVGA 750B2 was more expensive so you got nice deal

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20850v1

o I heard a fully modular psu was better for cable management, and because I was a clean freak who enjoys keeping things tidy/not using that much power so I got that psu, ill check it out though, thanks

Ellensar · Oct 3, 2014

Only reason I would choose a 4790k is because it's hyperthreaded, thus a better multitasker. But to be honest, it kinda still is overkill. 4690k is pretty sufficient. Money saved and better spent on a GPU.

tsuneo6 · Oct 3, 2014

DhruvTheImpostrous :

M0j0jojo :

o I heard a fully modular psu was better for cable management, and because I was a clean freak who enjoys keeping things tidy/not using that much power so I got that psu, ill check it out though, thanks

this leaves you with more then enough room for a dual SLI setup(maybe even tripple!!)
you need to think of the future aswell. it's always good to get a PSU with a bit more power.

DhruvTheImpostrous · Oct 3, 2014

tsuneo6 :

Thanks, I just researched some parts online for a few hours and got information on parts to buy and stuff.

DhruvTheImpostrous · Oct 3, 2014

tsuneo6 :

DhruvTheImpostrous :

M0j0jojo :

o I heard a fully modular psu was better for cable management, and because I was a clean freak who enjoys keeping things tidy/not using that much power so I got that psu, ill check it out though, thanks

this leaves you with more then enough room for a dual SLI setup(maybe even tripple!!)
you need to think of the future aswell. it's always good to get a PSU with a bit more power.

I'm probably not going to upgrade my pc for a while, as this will be a gift next month for me, however If I do I can always upgrade the psu than right ? Just curious, because i am kind of new to this stuff ;p

M0j0jojo · Oct 3, 2014

DhruvTheImpostrous :

M0j0jojo :

o I heard a fully modular psu was better for cable management, and because I was a clean freak who enjoys keeping things tidy/not using that much power so I got that psu, ill check it out though, thanks

Semi modular, is also good because the only cables that are already attached to the psu are the important one like the 24 pin mobo connector, and cpu, and usually 2 vga. other than that the sata cables and perpherials cables come with the psu unattached

tsuneo6 · Oct 3, 2014

DhruvTheImpostrous :

tsuneo6 :

DhruvTheImpostrous :

this leaves you with more then enough room for a dual SLI setup(maybe even tripple!!)
you need to think of the future aswell. it's always good to get a PSU with a bit more power.

I'm probably not going to upgrade my pc for a while, as this will be a gift next month for me, however If I do I can always upgrade the psu than right ? Just curious, because i am kind of new to this stuff ;p

yes you can. I recently upgraded mine aswell.

DhruvTheImpostrous · Oct 3, 2014

M0j0jojo :

DhruvTheImpostrous :

M0j0jojo :

o I heard a fully modular psu was better for cable management, and because I was a clean freak who enjoys keeping things tidy/not using that much power so I got that psu, ill check it out though, thanks

Semi modular, is also good because the only cables that are already attached to the psu are the important one like the 24 pin mobo connector, and cpu, and usually 2 vga. other than that the sata cables and perpherials cables come with the psu unattached

Ah ok I understand, is this psu good than ? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10750xr (TBH I'm trying to budget on the psu a bit because I don't know what to expect

)

tsuneo6 · Oct 3, 2014

I'm cutting the quote here!
and yes that is a good quality PSU, if you're not sure about a PSU, there is a tierlist on this forum somewhere from PSU's (meaning a ranking system) I'll deliver you with the link in a minute

edit :
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html here you go
yours is tier2b; they are good units. nothing to worry about.

DhruvTheImpostrous · Oct 3, 2014

tsuneo6 :

Thank you so much

And anyone else that commented on this thread, imma quickly edit my build and show what the final build outcome is

tsuneo6 · Oct 3, 2014

have fun with the PC! it will most defenitly run upcomming games at 60+fps on ultra setiings, 1080p.

DhruvTheImpostrous · Oct 3, 2014

tsuneo6 :

Hmm, can't find a Intel Core i5-4690 locked version on microcenter, (In my local microcenter the pcs are about 100 or such off normally with bundles) so should I just get an unlocked?

tsuneo6 · Oct 3, 2014

DhruvTheImpostrous :

tsuneo6 :

Hmm, can't find a Intel Core i5-4690 locked version on microcenter, (In my local microcenter the pcs are about 100 or such off normally with bundles) so should I just get an unlocked?

sure. it never hurts to leave options open. maybe in a few years you can overclock your CPU instead of buying a new motherboard and cpu

DhruvTheImpostrous · Oct 3, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Kj7rpg
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Kj7rpg/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 ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.25 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($20.82 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L4S-10AB-GP 60.9 CFM 140mm Fan ($8.77 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Purple 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Purple 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($86.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Total: $1278.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-03 19:05 EDT-0400

Ok, final build I think. Any comments please tell

Is this pc build good for $1,200 range

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