This is my first gaming pc build that isnt a custom built one. So I'm not completely new but am new to the multitude of choices from brands to price ranges to quality to stores. I dont really feel overwhelmed but advice is welcome. I am going to be honest I am looking for opinions on the best options for now but I am waiting for my signing bonus which could come next week it could come in two months and I will need to update if the latter happened. But I want to be optimistic and hope I get it soon. Here is my current favorite build from pcpartpicker:
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
$306.99 Buy
CPU Cooler
NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
$119.99 Buy
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
$125.99 Buy
Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory
$113.99 Buy
Storage
Crucial V4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
$92.95 Buy
Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
$113.99 Buy
Video Card
MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card
$339.99 Buy
Case
NZXT Noctis 450 ATX Mid Tower Case
$139.99 Buy
Power Supply
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
$69.30 Buy
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
$84.60 Buy
Monitor
Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor
$99.99 Buy
Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor
$99.99 Buy
Keyboard
Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard
$127.99 Buy
Mouse
Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse
$57.30 Buy
Headphones
Kingston HyperX Cloud Headset
$71.18 owned
Total (Not Yet Purchased): $1893.05
Total (Purchased): $71.18
Total: $1964.23
For those wanting the link it is here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mrYMxr
The restrictions is the price is $2000 and the minimum price I thought would be good would be $1000 if you could get a pc fitting my needs for that. Monitor, keyboard, and mouse included. The headset I already bought so in the price it is optional probably preferred. The monitor I am planning on dual monitors one for game and the other for browsing, recording, etc. If there are different recommended monitors this one is more or less the minimum I am ok with. I am planning on using this for video editing, rendering, Ultra settings gaming, streaming and possible MS SQL for work if I decide to use it for that too. The 16gb of ram is preferred since I am going to be multitasking. Eventually planning on upgrading to 2 970's but that is going to be a few months out. Also from 16 to 32 gb of rams a few months out too.
Advice is welcome my current is just my thoughts and everything except probably the amount of ram is changeable.
I did answer most of this but I'll respect the sticky and treat it as a tldr[/b:
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: date unknown reason in above description
Budget Range: $1000-2000 Before /Rebates; After Shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Streaming, recording, editing, browsing
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: all
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: none
Location: Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Parts Preferences: probably intel for cpu but open for discussion. bigger case brands(cm, fractal,nzxt, etc)
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 minimum
Additional Comments: Window is almost a must on case. Fraps, gamecaster, MS SQL(maybe), Cant remember prefered video editor right now. Going to be playing new AAA and indies.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:Need a desktop and my laptop is getting old.
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
$306.99 Buy
CPU Cooler
NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
$119.99 Buy
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
$125.99 Buy
Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory
$113.99 Buy
Storage
Crucial V4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
$92.95 Buy
Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
$113.99 Buy
Video Card
MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card
$339.99 Buy
Case
NZXT Noctis 450 ATX Mid Tower Case
$139.99 Buy
Power Supply
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
$69.30 Buy
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
$84.60 Buy
Monitor
Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor
$99.99 Buy
Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor
$99.99 Buy
Keyboard
Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard
$127.99 Buy
Mouse
Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse
$57.30 Buy
Headphones
Kingston HyperX Cloud Headset
$71.18 owned
Total (Not Yet Purchased): $1893.05
Total (Purchased): $71.18
Total: $1964.23
For those wanting the link it is here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mrYMxr
The restrictions is the price is $2000 and the minimum price I thought would be good would be $1000 if you could get a pc fitting my needs for that. Monitor, keyboard, and mouse included. The headset I already bought so in the price it is optional probably preferred. The monitor I am planning on dual monitors one for game and the other for browsing, recording, etc. If there are different recommended monitors this one is more or less the minimum I am ok with. I am planning on using this for video editing, rendering, Ultra settings gaming, streaming and possible MS SQL for work if I decide to use it for that too. The 16gb of ram is preferred since I am going to be multitasking. Eventually planning on upgrading to 2 970's but that is going to be a few months out. Also from 16 to 32 gb of rams a few months out too.
Advice is welcome my current is just my thoughts and everything except probably the amount of ram is changeable.
I did answer most of this but I'll respect the sticky and treat it as a tldr[/b:
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: date unknown reason in above description
Budget Range: $1000-2000 Before /Rebates; After Shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Streaming, recording, editing, browsing
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: all
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: none
Location: Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Parts Preferences: probably intel for cpu but open for discussion. bigger case brands(cm, fractal,nzxt, etc)
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 minimum
Additional Comments: Window is almost a must on case. Fraps, gamecaster, MS SQL(maybe), Cant remember prefered video editor right now. Going to be playing new AAA and indies.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:Need a desktop and my laptop is getting old.