Need help with build for gaming pc 1000$-1300$

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dehonian

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I currently play on ps4 but want to switch over to pc for better graphics and performance but I have no idea how to do any of that. When I first build, I will be using a TV instead of monitor because I don't own a monitor and don't have the funds for a high end monitor I don't think. I aim for a pc that can wow me with graphics on games like Arma 3, or fallout 4. I also want to be able to stream. I need a mouse and keyboard and OS included in the pricing as well. I'm a pretty hardcore player but have no idea about anything with PC's. I need some pros to point me in the right directions. Thank you :)
 
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okcnaline

okcnaline

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($118.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($324.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: FSP Group Hydro G 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master OCTANE Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1279.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-08 02:45 EST-0500
 
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Antinaxtos

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1. For a few dollars more you can get the i5-6500 which is way better
2. You don't need an aftermarket cooler since you cannot overclock that CPU
3. You dont need a Z mobo since like 2. you cannot overclock

Here is what i have to offer which will have the exactly same performance (and even better) with much less money!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($38.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: SteelSeries 68095 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: SteelSeries Rival 100 Wired Optical Mouse ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1084.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-08 05:31 EST-0500
 
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okcnaline

okcnaline

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1) You're saying you don't read the news? AsROCK has yet to update motherboards to disable non-K overclock with BCLK. Don't try to call me wrong if you don't have proof to back up.
2) See point 1.
3) Say what? Same as point 1.
4) i5-6500 isn't much better than the i5-6400. Why? See point 1. Simply OC the i5-6400 to compete with the i5-6500.

As for your build, the PSU is really awful at this price. Poor ripple suppression, stability, and efficiency at the $1300 price range? Really? At least recommend the SeaSonic S12II 620W, but given how you respond to my replies, I doubt you will.
Not to mention that I recommended a 1ms 144Hz monitor, versus your 2ms 60Hz.
And the H110M? At least recommend an ATX motherboard to go into an ATX case... You gave no expansion room to the OP.

Pretty much everything in my build would have more quality than yours. Your build isn't better. You're spending money on a separate keyboard and mice (not even mechanical) and .5Ghz improvement over an i5-6400 and crapping out on other parts. Yeah, your build is cheaper, but in the end, you sacrificed $279 for much more quality than if you spend even $30 more.
 
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ScrewySqrl

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin ECO2 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($69.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill WolfStone ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Rosewill RK-201 Wired Standard Keyboard ($7.89 @ OutletPC)
Mouse: Logitech M510 Wireless Laser Mouse ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1138.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-08 11:41 EST-0500

an alternative with an I7, gtx 970, ssd and hybrid drive. expecting to use your TV for the monitor
 
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