Is this a good gaming pc build for around $1000-$1500??

SkylerPlays · Dec 14, 2014

Is this a good gaming pc build?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FLbbcf

Keep in mind, my budget is around $1000-$1500 (give or take). So it's not going to be the best of the best, I just want it to be able to play any games without a problem. (not necessarily on ultra settings or anything, just be able to play them smoothly).

Thanks

Dark Lord of Tech · Dec 14, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $229.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-14 11:29 EST-0500

Korc · Dec 15, 2014

Your case DOES have a window if I remember correctly, and your parts are all different colors. I wouldn't do that if I were you

SantaOnRs · Jan 6, 2015

I know this is a little over budget but as mentioned before the case you chose has a window so I fixed the colour matching problems this will be able to play any game smootly. You said that you don't need to be able to play on ultra but that budget suggests that you will be

The build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sZs9XL

badboyrog2 · Jan 6, 2015

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6sZtHx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6sZtHx/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme6/ac ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($158.29 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($101.04 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1592.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-06 12:20 EST-0500

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