First Time Gaming PC Build Question

Vadeex · Jul 9, 2015

I have put together a build on PCPartPicker (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Tbp4Vn) for a build I am planning on making. This is my first time building and I would like to achieve something that can perform well on games running at medium - high settings at 1080p; yet be cost efficient (Around or lower than $1300 if possible) & upgradeable in the future if needed.

Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

gskill support · Jul 9, 2015

Looks pretty good. Though for RAM I suggest this kit that is currently on special:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231538&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Frequency is faster and latency is lower for $10 less.

GTX 970 is about $309, so you can consider that for gaming.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487088&cm_re=gtx_970-_-14-487-088-_-Product

madchemist83 · Jul 9, 2015

Cost efficient ? Then it's Intel and Nvidia.

Adel Medhat · Jul 9, 2015

Alright so first throw away the AMD CPU, you can get an i5 4690K. You can then bump the GPU to a 390 and can CrossFire in the future if needed. I will put together a build shortly and post back. BTW do you want the peripherals and monitor to be part of the PC budget or separate?

madchemist83 · Jul 9, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tbRbHx
Z97 mobo will let you to switch to unlocked cpu if you want that extra umpf. Bigger psu will let you slide another one of those 970s later on.

Adel Medhat · Jul 9, 2015

Right now I would say the 390 is the better performer for the 300 range @madchemist83

Adel Medhat · Jul 9, 2015

This build will keep you running for at least 5 more years and all you will need is just some little overclocks and GPU upgrading.

Adel Medhat · Jul 9, 2015

This build will keep you running for at least 5 more years and all you will need is just some little overclocks and GPU upgrading.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BpDNwP

Reaper_7799 · Jul 9, 2015

Ditch the AMD, if you are spending $1300 you will not be happy with the way any amd performs when compared to the i5's and i7's.

gerr · Jul 9, 2015

I think this is a better option than those listed...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.95 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1294.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-09 18:27 EDT-0400

Adel Medhat · Jul 9, 2015

I just popped in the overclockable stuff so if he wants to hit that OC Genie, he will be able to push a bit further.

madchemist83 · Jul 9, 2015

How's 390 is better then GTX 970 when all it is is just a rebranded 290 ? Maxwell architecture is way more efficient. Also that MSI board has only 4 power phases as compared to 12 on Asrock, so overclock would be problematic and not very hgh. Imo get the best mobo and don't sweat over unlocked cpus if all you gonna do is play games at 1080p

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