Gaming computer build [Budget] Advice & confirmation required!

Extremenabz · Oct 28, 2014

Okay, as the title states. I am building my second gaming computer for the second time and it has been some time since I've been near computers to be perfectly honest.

My budget is up to £1000 but if I can save some pennies then feel free to adjust it as you like but please explain why.

So far, this is what I have gone with and need some advice and confirmation for the rest of the build. [I may have gone wrong already, please correct me if so or if you think there is another better component to replace one on the list below]

Intel Core i7-4790K
Asus Maximus VI Formula ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

Please provide links for the best prices if possible?

To be clear on my objective, I am looking for a build that is going to last for some time and run all current games on max setting with no problems, perferably!

Your help, advice and confirmation is greatly appreciate and I look forward to your replies!

Eli Little · Oct 28, 2014

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Eli Little · Oct 28, 2014

Here is my suggestions for this build.
Firstly, if this is a pure gaming build than you will not need an i7 processor, as an i5 is more than enough to max out every game now and a few years into the future (don't believe game "recommended requirements", they are bollocks). Just pick up an i5-4690k and you'll be fine.

Secondly, if this is a gaming build, than you will certainly need more than 250GB of space, as some games these days take up over 250Gb (without updates!). You can keep the 250GB and store your OS and a few select, most played, games on it, but you should pick up a 1TB or 2TB HDD to store the majority of your data.

Thirdly, if you are going build build a computer, the case may not be that important (you can glue it to a wall and it will still work), but the power supply certainly is a required thing, as it converts AC (alternating current) into DC (direct current) for the use of your system components. Depending on your power usage and requirements of your GPU, you need to pick a PSU to use when building a system.
Fourth, if this is a gaming build, where is the GPU (Graphics Card)? I am beginning to realize that you are new at this, so I will give you some schooling (also, read this thread- http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274745-31-step-step-guide-building). The GPU is the most important non-vital (to Intel systems) component to the gaming system. It is the piece of hardware, which renders the image that you see on your screen as you play games (while the CPU manages background processes). Without a quality GPU, say goodbye to playing any games newer than the 90s. For your budget, you should be fine for picking up a very high quality GPU.

And fifth, you are going to need a case, unless you want to hang your parts from the wall. You need to pick a case based on the needs of your computer. For ATX motherboards, you need a mid-tower or full tower case. For Micro-ATX motherboards, you will need a Micro-ATX tower or larger. And for Mini-ITX motherboards, you will need a Mini-ITX case or larger.

Overall, here is the build I recommend at $1500 (£1000 British Pounds Sterling is around $1600 US Dollars)-

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.15 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($203.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($157.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1468.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-28 09:53 EDT-0400

Extremenabz · Nov 1, 2014

Eli Little :

Here is my suggestions for this build.
Firstly, if this is a pure gaming build than you will not need an i7 processor, as an i5 is more than enough to max out every game now and a few years into the future (don't believe game "recommended requirements", they are bollocks). Just pick up an i5-4690k and you'll be fine.

Secondly, if this is a gaming build, than you will certainly need more than 250GB of space, as some games these days take up over 250Gb (without updates!). You can keep the 250GB and store your OS and a few select, most played, games on it, but you should pick up a 1TB or 2TB HDD to store the majority of your data.

Thirdly, if you are going build build a computer, the case may not be that important (you can glue it to a wall and it will still work), but the power supply certainly is a required thing, as it converts AC (alternating current) into DC (direct current) for the use of your system components. Depending on your power usage and requirements of your GPU, you need to pick a PSU to use when building a system.
Fourth, if this is a gaming build, where is the GPU (Graphics Card)? I am beginning to realize that you are new at this, so I will give you some schooling (also, read this thread- http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274745-31-step-step-guide-building). The GPU is the most important non-vital (to Intel systems) component to the gaming system. It is the piece of hardware, which renders the image that you see on your screen as you play games (while the CPU manages background processes). Without a quality GPU, say goodbye to playing any games newer than the 90s. For your budget, you should be fine for picking up a very high quality GPU.

And fifth, you are going to need a case, unless you want to hang your parts from the wall. You need to pick a case based on the needs of your computer. For ATX motherboards, you need a mid-tower or full tower case. For Micro-ATX motherboards, you will need a Micro-ATX tower or larger. And for Mini-ITX motherboards, you will need a Mini-ITX case or larger.

Overall, here is the build I recommend at $1500 (£1000 British Pounds Sterling is around $1600 US Dollars)-

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.15 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($203.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($157.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1468.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-28 09:53 EDT-0400

Sorry for the late reply.

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you very much for your help!

Eli Little · Nov 1, 2014

Extremenabz :

Eli Little :

Here is my suggestions for this build.
Firstly, if this is a pure gaming build than you will not need an i7 processor, as an i5 is more than enough to max out every game now and a few years into the future (don't believe game "recommended requirements", they are bollocks). Just pick up an i5-4690k and you'll be fine.

Secondly, if this is a gaming build, than you will certainly need more than 250GB of space, as some games these days take up over 250Gb (without updates!). You can keep the 250GB and store your OS and a few select, most played, games on it, but you should pick up a 1TB or 2TB HDD to store the majority of your data.

Thirdly, if you are going build build a computer, the case may not be that important (you can glue it to a wall and it will still work), but the power supply certainly is a required thing, as it converts AC (alternating current) into DC (direct current) for the use of your system components. Depending on your power usage and requirements of your GPU, you need to pick a PSU to use when building a system.
Fourth, if this is a gaming build, where is the GPU (Graphics Card)? I am beginning to realize that you are new at this, so I will give you some schooling (also, read this thread- http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/274745-31-step-step-guide-building). The GPU is the most important non-vital (to Intel systems) component to the gaming system. It is the piece of hardware, which renders the image that you see on your screen as you play games (while the CPU manages background processes). Without a quality GPU, say goodbye to playing any games newer than the 90s. For your budget, you should be fine for picking up a very high quality GPU.

And fifth, you are going to need a case, unless you want to hang your parts from the wall. You need to pick a case based on the needs of your computer. For ATX motherboards, you need a mid-tower or full tower case. For Micro-ATX motherboards, you will need a Micro-ATX tower or larger. And for Mini-ITX motherboards, you will need a Mini-ITX case or larger.

Overall, here is the build I recommend at $1500 (£1000 British Pounds Sterling is around $1600 US Dollars)-

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.15 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($203.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($157.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1468.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-28 09:53 EDT-0400

Sorry for the late reply.

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you very much for your help!

Don't forget to do plenty of research before you build this computer. You don't want to spend $1500 and end up damaging a part. Here, watch this video for a step by step guide to building your new PC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIF43-0mDk4&index=21&list=UUJ1rSlahM7TYWGxEscL0g7Q
Just start with the step "Preparation & Tools" and follow the instruction TO EVERY SINGLE WORD.

Extremenabz · Nov 2, 2014

Eli Little :

Extremenabz :

Eli Little :

Sorry for the late reply.

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you very much for your help!

Don't forget to do plenty of research before you build this computer. You don't want to spend $1500 and end up damaging a part. Here, watch this video for a step by step guide to building your new PC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIF43-0mDk4&index=21&list=UUJ1rSlahM7TYWGxEscL0g7Q
Just start with the step "Preparation & Tools" and follow the instruction TO EVERY SINGLE WORD.

This is my second personal build and I have experience with computer hardware due to my previous job so everything should be okay with regards to putting the parts together.

Again, thank you very much for your help and the heads up!

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