Gaming Build/Upgrade List

ZOiD-C · Sep 19, 2015

As the title suggests I'm looking to build a new PC using a lot of the old components of my current PC. If anybody could help me find a good build that fits my budget it would be great!

What I Need:
1.) CPU
2.) Motherboard
3.) Video Card
4.) Case

I'm looking to get good components for under $600 USD (P.S, I don't need a super beefy CPU, just something that won't bottleneck my GPU or upgraded GPU's in the future)

CTurbo · Sep 19, 2015

We must know what the psu is. Couldn't possibly make a single recommendation without knowing.

ZOiD-C · Sep 19, 2015

CTurbo :

Rosewill Photon 1050 Watt 80+ Gold

CTurbo · Sep 20, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($67.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card ($294.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($40.00 @ NCIX US)
Total: $586.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-20 00:04 EDT-0400

TofuLion · Sep 20, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($113.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Superclocked Video Card ($213.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ Directron)
Total: $600.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-20 00:05 EDT-0400

good upgrade path for GPU. could add a second 960 later and get almost double performance, or upgrade completely when that time comes. a single 960 with 4 GB VRAM won't exactly give you max settings on 1080p@60Hz (two of them would), but it will give you an enjoyable experience for quite a while.

the devil's canyon with a decent motherboard will keep your CPU strong for even longer. especially when you find your CPU to be lacking, just add an aftermarket cooler and overclock it, you'll be set for a few generations.

ZOiD-C · Sep 20, 2015

TofuLion :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($113.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Superclocked Video Card ($213.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ Directron)
Total: $600.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-20 00:05 EDT-0400

good upgrade path for GPU. could add a second 960 later and get almost double performance, or upgrade completely when that time comes. a single 960 with 4 GB VRAM won't exactly give you max settings on 1080p@60Hz (two of them would), but it will give you an enjoyable experience for quite a while.

the devil's canyon with a decent motherboard will keep your CPU strong for even longer. especially when you find your CPU to be lacking, just add an aftermarket cooler and overclock it, you'll be set for a few generations.

Could you link some benchmarks specific to that card?

CTurbo · Sep 20, 2015

My part list is way stronger. It's not even close. The R9 390 destroys the GTX960 in gaming. An overclocked 4690k would only be marginally better than a 4590. Probably not even a noticeable difference.

ZOiD-C · Sep 20, 2015

CTurbo :

I wasn't looking to go for an H97 motherboard though. If you could link a cheap but still high quality Z97 motherboard I could definitely look more into your list.

CTurbo · Sep 20, 2015

Why does it have to be a Z97 motherboard? H97 motherboards are perfectly fine. Are you assuming H97 is low quality? The quality is the same between the H97 and Z97.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card ($294.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($40.00 @ NCIX US)
Total: $601.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-20 00:32 EDT-0400

TofuLion · Sep 20, 2015

ZOiD-C :

sure: http://www.overclockers.com/evga-gtx-960-4gb-supersc-acx-2-0-graphics-card-review/

has a full run down on the card and it's capabilities. this review was done before the release of the 390, but it gives a good description of that particular model.

an overclocked 4690K won't exactly make a difference right now, especially with any of the aforementioned mid-tier cards. the difference will be seen long term when either CPU at stock will be a bit less than adequate. the ability to overclock will allow it to be adequate, thereby extending the life of the system. GPU will need an upgrade or replacement first, and the 960 benefits more from an upgrade (rivaling or outperforming the 970).

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