Hello everyone,
I'm a long time gamer (and somewhat of a programmer) looking to finally take the plunge into building my first PC. The working build is as follows:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.96 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Masscool Fanner-420 2g Thermal Paste ($2.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($106.02 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2-W ATX Full Tower Case ($128.52 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($91.39 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G930 7.1 Channel Headset ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1536.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-03 19:02 EST-0500
A few things to note....
1. The motherboard is likely overkill but I left it in for pricing towards my top end. I also don't want to be stuck in the situation of not being able to upgrade hardware due to an outdated motherboard in 1-2 years.
2. I'm looking upgrade in the future to running SLI/Crossfire with two cards. I am also considering splurging for the GTX 970 though I'd have to bring down the overall cost in other areas to compensate. I know nothing about optimizing performance relative to cost. Advice in that area would be greatly appreciated.
3. I know almost nothing and don't care much about sound output. If I can hear where footsteps in CS:GO are coming from, I'm content.
4. I already own a Razer Naga 2012 and Bose speakers so I'm not looking to buy those peripherals.
Assume I'd be playing just about any type of game. Some examples include SC2, DotA 2, Civ V, CS:GO, BF4, Day Z, Arma 3
Let me know if I can provide any other information. Thanks everyone!
PS This is a new build based on an Intel chipset and I haven't yet done a lot of research verify part compatibility though connections.
Estimated date: 11/7
I'm a long time gamer (and somewhat of a programmer) looking to finally take the plunge into building my first PC. The working build is as follows:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.96 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Masscool Fanner-420 2g Thermal Paste ($2.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($106.02 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2-W ATX Full Tower Case ($128.52 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($91.39 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G930 7.1 Channel Headset ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1536.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-03 19:02 EST-0500
A few things to note....
1. The motherboard is likely overkill but I left it in for pricing towards my top end. I also don't want to be stuck in the situation of not being able to upgrade hardware due to an outdated motherboard in 1-2 years.
2. I'm looking upgrade in the future to running SLI/Crossfire with two cards. I am also considering splurging for the GTX 970 though I'd have to bring down the overall cost in other areas to compensate. I know nothing about optimizing performance relative to cost. Advice in that area would be greatly appreciated.
3. I know almost nothing and don't care much about sound output. If I can hear where footsteps in CS:GO are coming from, I'm content.
4. I already own a Razer Naga 2012 and Bose speakers so I'm not looking to buy those peripherals.
Assume I'd be playing just about any type of game. Some examples include SC2, DotA 2, Civ V, CS:GO, BF4, Day Z, Arma 3
Let me know if I can provide any other information. Thanks everyone!
PS This is a new build based on an Intel chipset and I haven't yet done a lot of research verify part compatibility though connections.
Estimated date: 11/7
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