700$ - 800$ Gaming PC Build Help

Zaid Khirfan · Dec 10, 2014

I will build a Gaming PC very soon and I'm planning on keeping it within the 700$ - 800$ price range. I want to play games like FarCry 4 and Modded Skyrim and other new titles on High settings.

This Build wont include the monitor's price, but advice is appreciated. You may exclude the OS's price from the build but I am planning on using the one listed. I am not planning to overclock or do any crossfire.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-E/CSM Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.68 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($101.96 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($164.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.94 @ OutletPC)
Total: $783.40

Thanks.

sadams04 · Dec 10, 2014

CPU - Original Haswell, which is fine, but the Haswell Refresh models are out. Look toward the 4460
MB - A fine pairing for the older 4440 CPU, but look toward the H97 platform.
MEM - Always install modules in matching pairs to take advantage of the dual memory controllers.
SSD - The Kingston is OK, but the better budget minded options are with the Crucial below or the Samsung 840 EVO.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.94 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.68 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $799.53

Brunostako · Dec 10, 2014

This one is $80 more than your limit, but you will never regret it: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sYFVCJ

bootcher · Dec 10, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($172.94 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($279.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Cooler Master GXII 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $778.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-10 15:07 EST-0500

Like Sadams suggested, get a haswell refresh cpu, like the 4460 i5. Personally I prefer ATX motherboards, but that is a personal choice, it will not make a noticeable difference in performance, if any. The Samsung 840 SSD are still the fastest available, sometimes even faster than the new 850's. The R9 290 is a good gpu at a good price.

logainofhades · Dec 10, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Archon ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $778.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-10 17:03 EST-0500

Zaid Khirfan · Dec 11, 2014

Thanks for all the support.
Sadly, the r9 290 isnt available in my area and Ill have to stick with the 270x, what type of monitor would fit it well?
Do you think the build can withstand Far Cry 4 on high?

logainofhades · Dec 11, 2014

I would stick with 1080p, for your build.

I would say Far Cry 4 should be doable on high.

Outlander_04 · Dec 11, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($96.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $721.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-11 12:12 EST-0500

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