Advice for new build (budget1100$ +-)

Weru20

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Hello people, i always browse this site since the last 3 years, now its my first post because i want a new gaming PC, i have already choosen some parts, but i want to know if someone can tell me a better build, change some parts or something like that, budget around 1100$, Primary and only for gaming (almost always MMOS or games like Skyrim)

anoher thing, i only can buy from amazon, this is my whislist atm (gonna build it in black friday)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/ref=nav_youraccount_wl?ie=UTF8&requiresSignIn=1

Approximate Purchase Date: Like two weeks (black friday)

Budget Range: 1100$+- Ignoring Rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing internet, MAYBE streaming

Are you buying a monitor: NO


Parts to Upgrade: Case, HDD, Ram, GPU, CPU, Motherboard, Keyboard... Dont need DVD,Monitor and Mouse.

Do you need to buy OS: NO

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Only amazon

Location: Mexico :c

Parts Preferences: That's why im asking, not pro with brands, im stupid and would buy a GPU reference model only for the price

Overclocking: Maybe OC, i have never done it, i want to know for that price range if can swap this i5 for a non K one, and lower the PSU etc, and increase the gpu, i dont know :c

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe, but i have heard that is better a single Powerful GPU than 2 weaker ones, so maybe later i can sell the GPU i will buy now, and buy the next gen GPU

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: For the Case, i dont know what i want, but i would like something with bling bling, not a boring case

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: last year i bought a "gaming laptot" lol MSI GX60, Good laptop but well, you know, nothing like a good Desktop for Gaming
 
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It's a tier 1 PSU and the price is just right at the moment. There aren't many great 600~W PSU for that price. Hence.

Get the NZXT H440 or Fractal Design R4. They are great cases! :)

Mostly anything from Corsair, NZXT, Fractal Design, Cooler Master, BitFenix are good. Check out the pcpartpicker list for something that fits within your budget and check reviews online. Case is just personal taste.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.29 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.39 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1068.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-14 11:31 EST-0500
 

Weru20

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Thanks Bsod1, only want to ask, i think im not gonna go SLI, just a single card, but probably gonna OC the processor, that Power supply isn't overkill for that? and the build quality, i want one that keep working for my next build (2-3 years later) so i can recycle the case and P. supply
 

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It's a tier 1 PSU and the price is just right at the moment. There aren't many great 600~W PSU for that price. Hence.

Get the NZXT H440 or Fractal Design R4. They are great cases! :)

Mostly anything from Corsair, NZXT, Fractal Design, Cooler Master, BitFenix are good. Check out the pcpartpicker list for something that fits within your budget and check reviews online. Case is just personal taste.
 
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This is my current build and I really recommend it:

MSI Z97-G55 SLI, $118.99
Intel i5-4690K, $239.99
Asus Radeon R9 280, $209.99
EVGA SuperNOVA G2 850W, $144.99
Team Group Xtreem 2x4GB 2400MHz CL10, $79.99

NZXT H440, $119.99
Cooler Master Seidon 120V, $49.99
Aerocool Dead Silence fans, around $100 for all five
120GB Kingston SSD, $59.99
1TB WD HDD, $54.99

I got all prices from newegg, though I bought them in Sweden. That would cost you around $1175.

Now, not only is this build awesome but it allows me/you to shove in another R9 280 whenever we've got the money for it :) You can always save more money by removing the SSD, a few fans (I started with two) and get a weaker PSU.

The computer is super quiet and I always run fans at 100%, as they don't make any noise. The only real con is the liquid cooler is a bit loud, even with the switched fan.

Here's me gaming on this rig:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdB2Q5yihtxreKCRYg7DukEEv8nC71EXs
 

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Good build shator but, i relly prefer the 970, at this moment is the best stuff u can get cause the TDP, price/performance/Watt usage, i would love to get some RADEON cards because im a fanboy of AMD, but this time wons nvidia :c
 

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Thanks! And sure, the GTX 970 seems to be amazing, I'm just thinking since you're on a budget. A R9 280 will run most high-end games maxed at around 50-60 fps and once you've saved more money, you could always SLI it with another, would probably outperform the $130 more expensive GTX 970 ;) GIVE IN TO THE FANBOYISM!