New gaming build, $1,500 dollar budget.

[Shikalazy]

Hello! So I recently decided to build myself a new gaming desktop (it'll probably be the last big upgrade for a while). And so i've allowed myself $1,500 dollars to build this computer. I would like it to be cross fired, When I have a new (relatively) power supply what is a 400W. I also have 8G of ram in current use. I also will be using my old hard drive (1T) but i might be swayed to purchase another, and or different ram (the current one is DDR3). So, I challenge the Tom's Hardware community to help me build a top notch gaming rig that will handle anything i throw at it for a price under (cannot be over $1,500 at all including shipping).

 

[Marcopolo123]

1 hd 7970 is plenty for recent and upcoming games... dont realy need 2, unless you plan to play on multiple screens.
gtx 780 has far worse p/p...

~120$ motherboard would also be plenty for overclocking ect.
picked hero because of features and looks.
picked corsair h60 because its pretty cheap,it looks good, performance is ok.

also good cases: nzxt 810/nzxt 630(window version), fractal design cases, corsair air 540, caselabs cases





PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.20 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 White ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($152.49 @ Newegg)
Total: $1455.62
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-24 09:28 EDT-0400)


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.20 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 White ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($152.49 @ Newegg)
Total: $1495.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-24 09:30 EDT-0400)








If you like graphics cards...
HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDED!!!!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($185.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (4-Way CrossFire) ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (4-Way CrossFire) ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (4-Way CrossFire) ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (4-Way CrossFire) ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($113.17 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill 1000W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1509.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-24 09:42 EDT-0400)

 

[Shikalazy]

Thanks a lot man, this really helped me out, as i was just running in circles about parts. I think i'm going to choose the first recommendation, have them cross fired, and choose a self sustained liquid cooling. I think i might opt out of the RAM you listed, but i'm just curious, what is the upside to using that particular brand as apposed to a standard HP pavilon 8G (4gx 2). I might be able to hold out on buying this until next payday to makeup for the extra cost though.

 

[Marcopolo123]

you can use your current memory no problem. there is not realy a difference

you might want to wait for the new upcoming gpus from amd

 

[Shikalazy]

I also have another question, so the liquid cooling i'm using, requires a case with dual 120mm fan mounts with 15mm spacing for a 240mm radiator. Here is the link to the cooling http://www.corsair.com/us/cpu-cooling-kits/hydro-series-water-cooling-cpu-cooler/hydro-series-h100i-extreme-performance-liquid-cpu-cooler.html

 

[Marcopolo123]

would get xspc raystrom 750 240 then.

 

[Shikalazy]

Well, the reason why I wanted to use the one I listed, was because it is self sustained, and comes pre-built. I'm worried that trying to assemble something could have the potential for a leakage, and then wasting $1,500 dollars.

 

[Marcopolo123]

impossibruuuu

 

[Shikalazy]

I've found a case that will fit everything into it (i think). Heres the link http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146079

 

[Marcopolo123]

that phantom is the older version.
would get the newer ones, better