My current computer is restarting by itself so I was hoping to build a new one as a X-Mas gift to myself. I don't really know what I'm doing but have been browsing this forum for the last month or so.
In theory and based on the posts, it seems like it would be fun and I figured I'd try it.
My new computer would be for gaming (FPS and I want to try Shadow or Mordor but my current computer can't play it) and other lighter computer duties (spreadsheets, reports, web browsing, email). Budget would be around $1000 US but I can increase it if needed.
I went to numerous websites that gave me some suggestions that I started with. Can someone look over what I've picked out and critique it, maybe pick out some better or cheaper parts? The list isn't done yet and I don't need keyboard/mouse/monitor.
I'm trying to go for a black/white theme. Is there a website that you can search parts by color?
I've been reading up on video cards and it seems like the R9 series was the way to go until the GTX 970 series came out. Can anyone suggest a decent GTX 970 in either white or black?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.94 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($126.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.64 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $709.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-16 12:53 EST-0500
In theory and based on the posts, it seems like it would be fun and I figured I'd try it.
My new computer would be for gaming (FPS and I want to try Shadow or Mordor but my current computer can't play it) and other lighter computer duties (spreadsheets, reports, web browsing, email). Budget would be around $1000 US but I can increase it if needed.
I went to numerous websites that gave me some suggestions that I started with. Can someone look over what I've picked out and critique it, maybe pick out some better or cheaper parts? The list isn't done yet and I don't need keyboard/mouse/monitor.
I'm trying to go for a black/white theme. Is there a website that you can search parts by color?
I've been reading up on video cards and it seems like the R9 series was the way to go until the GTX 970 series came out. Can anyone suggest a decent GTX 970 in either white or black?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.94 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($126.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.64 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $709.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-16 12:53 EST-0500
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