Someone link me to a beast Pcpartpicker custom pc

Zombehh · Oct 5, 2014

Im looking for a pc with the budget of $1200 that can run battlefield 4 ultra settings, minecraft highest settings + record and made for excessive gaming meaning that i can use it almost all day and itll last lol

Thank you

Darkbreeze · Oct 5, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($203.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($157.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.77 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1309.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-05 03:32 EDT-0400

i7Baby · Oct 5, 2014

Try - http://pcpartpicker.com/user/i7Baby/saved/7nqBD3 -

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 ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($123.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($112.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($339.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($71.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1150.14

Darkbreeze · Oct 5, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($203.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1168.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-05 03:33 EDT-0400

LukaBoki · Oct 5, 2014

This PC:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MMt6K8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MMt6K8/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 ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($123.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($369.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1200.62

Darkbreeze · Oct 5, 2014

I think we should build all of these. Just because they would all pretty much rock. Heh.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1178.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-05 04:24 EDT-0400

Zombehh · Oct 5, 2014

Out of all of them which one is better?

LukaBoki · Oct 5, 2014

Mine is the best.

i7Baby · Oct 5, 2014

OP's decision.

LukaBoki · Oct 5, 2014

I know.

Darkbreeze · Oct 5, 2014

Zombehh :

As mentioned, that's pretty much up to you. None of these builds would disappoint you.

Since the motherboards are the main differences in these builds that matter, you might want to look at this article and make your own decision.

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/mainstream-gaming-z97-motherboard,review-32948.html

Zombehh · Oct 5, 2014

I saw this one only has 200gb, why? :c
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8vxrwP

LukaBoki · Oct 5, 2014

What does have 200GB?

LukaBoki · Oct 5, 2014

Oh.
It's a stupid build.
First because the SSD has some problems,I wouldn't go for it and second because it's only 240GB of space.

Darkbreeze · Oct 5, 2014

Zombehh :

Only has 200GB what? I don't see a 200GB anything. If you're talking about the 240GB SSD, it's because it has an SSD and no additional storage hard drive. You can add another hard drive for storage for about 55.00. The SSD is just for the boot drive and that's because the SSD is way, way faster than a standard HDD. It is not essential however and if you already have another hard drive you would prefer to use for storage you don't need to add one. You don't need to add one anyhow, it's just for convenience and so you don't run out of storage space if you save a lot of game files and installers.

Zombehh · Oct 5, 2014

I think ill go for this one
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9vxrwP

Will it come with a CD to install windows?

Also ive been thinking like is the motherboard the one with USB drives and ethernet cables?? Im thinking of buying a wifi usb stick

What if i put everything together and it doesnt turn on how would i know what doesnt work so i can return it?

Darkbreeze · Oct 5, 2014

LukaBoki :

I see how it's gonna be. Ok.

And as far as the EVO goes, it beats out almost every other entry level SSD in every category, including reliability, on almost every review from the last few years. As far as the read bug on those units is concerned, it hasn't been a problem on MOST units, and the patch for it will be released on the 15th if not sooner:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8570/firmware-update-to-fix-the-samsung-ssd-840-evo-read-performance-bug-coming-on-october-15th

Vic 40 · Oct 5, 2014

I like this one,

Darkbreeze :

I would change the psu to this one,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650snlb9
not because you need the extra watts,but because the 650watt is haswell compatible.
I would change the ram to this one,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f317000cl9d8gbsr
good ram,a bit faster and cheaper also.
With these would it in the end cost the same as the one he made.

Changed the case too so a 1tb hdd would fit within the budget,
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vDhqwP
and motherboard btw.

Zombehh · Oct 5, 2014

Vic, What about ram this ram is it compatible? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/mushkin-memory-997121

Also what's the difference with all the Gtx video cards?? Ive seen all the same 970 but just different names like NVIDIA, EVGA, etc

Vic 40 · Oct 5, 2014

Zombehh :

Yes it would be.Keep an eye on your budget though,8gb's are still enough for gaming.

Zombehh :

Exactly this, the different brands/names and how they look at cooling,also what they bring like customer service and warranty.Being one of the cheapest is evga a good choice with that acx cooler.

I updated my last post btw.A slightly different build so a hdd could be added to the one i linked from darkbreeze.

Zombehh · Oct 5, 2014

Alright thanks, but What if i put everything together and it doesnt turn on how would i know what doesnt work so i can return it?

Vic 40 · Oct 5, 2014

First could you check this list,
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

You could also just rebuild the whole pc and recheck everything twice.Sometimes it makes a difference.

In the end would you come to swapping parts if these steps wouldn't help.

Zombehh · Oct 5, 2014

Okay so I changed everything as you said i think
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vDhqwP
but the compatibly says something I dont really know what it means lol

also whats better for gaming Windows 7 or 8?

Vic 40 · Oct 5, 2014

Zombehh :

One thing says that the usb 3.0 header on the motherboard is a bit redundant because of the lack of 3.0 ports on the front of the case.Not an issue in my book,but maybe you want usb 3.0 ports on a case,in that case do you need a different case.^_^

The other says that that 1.65 volts are to high for the recommended specs for the cpu,but you will be fine with that.

You might want to consider these for a psu,being "gold" rated makes them more efficient on particular low loads which i prefer.Good solid units and still within budget.
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/rosewill-power-supply-capstone550%2Cxfx-power-supply-p1550gts3x/
550watts is really enough.
when you start to look you see more and more.

The xfx is still a good choice btw.These are imo just a bit better by now.

Zombehh :

By now would i pick windows 8 and I have both.

Zombehh · Oct 5, 2014

Vic 40 :

Zombehh :

One thing says that the usb 3.0 header on the motherboard is a bit redundant because of the lack of 3.0 ports on the front of the case.Not an issue in my book,but maybe you want usb 3.0 ports on a case,in that case do you need a different case.^_^

The other says that that 1.65 volts are to high for the recommended specs for the cpu,but you will be fine with that.

You might want to consider these for a psu,being "gold" rated makes them more efficient on particular low loads which i prefer.Good solid units and still within budget.
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/rosewill-power-supply-capstone550%2Cxfx-power-supply-p1550gts3x/
550watts is really enough.
when you start to look you see more and more.

The xfx is still a good choice btw.These are imo just a bit better by now.

Zombehh :

By now would i pick windows 8 and I have both.

Did some changes
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZhJVLk

Am I good to go?
I'm new to building and I've been asking this question for a long time and no one answers xD
Does the pc have USB/Ethernet/HDMI connections??
does it come with ALL of the cables to turn it on and stuff?
And will i be able to use it excessively?

Someone link me to a beast Pcpartpicker custom pc

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