Best parts for a gaming pc for $700 and under?

Clay54412 · Apr 11, 2016

Hi, I'm trying to get a new gaming pc but I'm gonna be using some old parts with it..I currently have a gtx 980 Ti FTW, 16 GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 Ram @ 1600 MHZ(I think), Sabertooth X58 motherboard, Intel I7 950 @ 3.07 GHZ, a earthwatts 650w antec continuous power-Model EA-650 green Power Supply, 1.36 TB Hard Drive.

I have the monitor, keyboard and mouse, speakers..and I was interested in getting just the tower with a new motherboard, CPU(I wanted the Intel I7 4790k included in the build BTW), new hard drive with at least 2 TB hard drive space, and maybe a new power supply if you think I need a better one...but I was going to keep the GPU and ram and use those in the build...

I have no experience in building pc's by the way..I just know how to install graphics card and ram(more or less)..So if there is a prebuilt model you can recommend, that would be even better...Anything you can recommend for under $700???

Oh and if you could include the build with a windows 10 OS too please.. Basically, if you could include everything in the build that I would need besides the GPU and Ram(and maybe PSU if you think I need it) so that I could just plug and play...And I don't like to overclock by the way..Thanks.

Clay54412 · Apr 11, 2016

Well I am using my 980 ti with my 650 watt EA-650 green Power Supply and it runs everything really good but has some bottlenecks in some games I think..And I was told it was my old CPU...So my power supply would be enough right or no?

Clay54412 · Apr 11, 2016

No I have a mouse and keyboard, an ASUS VG248QE 1080p 144 hertz monitor, and speakers so I wouldn't need those...

Clay54412 · Apr 11, 2016

Ok, well is there a build you could recommend that includes a better PSU for the 980 Ti and a I7-4790k CPU, best motherboard I could get and 2 TB hard drive for $700 with tax and under?

KieranPCGamer · Apr 11, 2016

Can i ask why you are going with the i7 4790k when the i7 6700k is the same price or cheap?
and if i were you i would build a PC there are loads of step by step guides online, when i built my first PC
i was so proud of it lol, its great when you build a pc and turn it on for the first time XD.

Clay54412 · Apr 11, 2016

I'd like that first build you got there but it's out of my price range...The second one looks more fitting but quite a bit over $700...and this doesn't include taxes right? If not, with taxes it would be like an extra $100? Also, the power supply you recommended is also 650W so why do you recommend that one if mine is also 650 Watt?

Clay54412 · Apr 11, 2016

Is the i7-6700k the same as the i7-4790k??? I just want the best build for around $700 with tax included if possible...and a better PSU if needed.

KieranPCGamer · Apr 11, 2016

The i7 6700k is on skylake architecture and if you look at benchmarks its better then i7 4690k,
if i was you i would do a little research before jumping in to anything.

Clay54412 · Apr 11, 2016

Well I'm also on a bit of a budget..I would really like to spend no more than $700 max...and the I7 6700k is more expensive too..anything you could recommend for under $700 that's super powerful?

Clay54412 · Apr 11, 2016

iknowhowtofixit :

Clay54412 :

What you SHOULD get for that graphics card.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($72.73 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($156.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.45 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.49 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1124.49

What you are asking for:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.80 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.49 @ OutletPC)
Total: $728.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Could I leave out that power supply and it would be ok considering it's also 650 watt like mine?

KieranPCGamer · Apr 11, 2016

To be honest what Clay54412 has linked is going to be the best you can get for your budget,
what will be doing on your pc just gaming or?

Clay54412 · Apr 11, 2016

KieranPCGamer :

Mainly gaming more than anything...what link were you talking about?? Which one is the best I can get for my budget?

KieranPCGamer · Apr 11, 2016

you could go with something like this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JGPqYJ

Clay54412 · Apr 11, 2016

Thanks but I would rather use my 16 gb ram instead of the 8 gb...And why do you recommend 2 hard drives instead of just one?

KieranPCGamer · Apr 11, 2016

You should always us an SSD as a boot drive and your 2TB for storage like games, ect and okay if i was you i would just go with
what iknowhowtofixit the one with i7 4790k

Clay54412 · Apr 11, 2016

I think I will do that one thanks...that I7 4790k looks like the best choice for my budget and performance...And I didn't know I should use an SSD for the boot drive......iknowhowtofixit didn't include one in the build...! I currently have my windows installed on my 2 TB hard drive and am not using my 74 GB hard drive! Damn do I lose performance for that? iknowhowtofixit didn't include an SSD in the build...!

KieranPCGamer · Apr 11, 2016

when you change your hardware you will need a fresh copy of windows anyway,
you can always get a cheap case for now and upgrade later when he has a little more cash,
i always recommend a SSD i couldn't live without mine lmao.

Clay54412 · Apr 11, 2016

iknowhowtofixit :

Do I honestly need the SSD??? What difference does it make if I have an SSD or just depend on the 2 TB hard drive????

Clay54412 · Apr 11, 2016

I need a final answer before I buy anything...! I would hate to make the wrong decision here...! :/

Clay54412 · Apr 11, 2016

Could I use my current SSD in my current PC?

Clay54412 · Apr 12, 2016

Ok I decided to buy that expensive version for $1,200 that you suggested iknowhowtofixit... Is that the final build? Any other adjustments???

Clay54412 · Apr 12, 2016

So there's more I have to buy with it? Does it really need those fans or is it fine just like that? I'm borderline passing with just the $1,200 but I really want my pc to be complete

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