Building my first gaming pc

Teadales · Dec 17, 2014

I'm building my first gaming pc and from what I've looked up I think this is a good build. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hGJhBm
This is the list of parts I am planning on getting. I'm trying to build it so it can run most games pretty fast and on high graphic settings and keep it to around $1000. Any advice on if the build is good or not or if there is any way I can improve it?

TechyInAZ · Dec 17, 2014

There are a few things:

1. Get a Z97-A instead, better features and better performance.
2. If you can, get a GTX 770, you can find them as low as $250-270.
3. Get corsair Vengeance Pro RAM, better heatsinks and also faster mhz.

bignastyid · Dec 17, 2014

Wow that system has many problems. cpu cooler isn't very good(hyper 212 is better and cheaper), ram is slow and cost too much for what it is, overspending on the case, and the psu is the wrong version the older evgas aren't nearly as good as the newer ones.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($131.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($101.05 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1049.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-17 10:54 EST-0500

wolverine96 · Dec 17, 2014

Here's what I would get, if you can afford it. The theme happens to be yellow, I guess.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($284.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($50.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1014.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-17 11:05 EST-0500

Note: You can always get a CPU cooler later if you need it. If you plan on overclocking, you will definitely need it (so don't wait), but it you don't plan on overclocking, the stock cooler is fine. Also, if you don't want to overclock at all, get the Intel 4690 (non-K version). The only difference between the 4690 and the 4690K is that on the 4690K, you can overclock, while on the regular 4690, you cannot.

Hope this helps!

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