PC build assistance

[mustarddd]

Hey guys.

So, I was looking at building a decent gaming pc, to eventually be able to play battlefield and jazz on ultra. I have a Intel Core 2 Duo t9400, which i would like to use. I just need suggestions on all the other parts. My price range is up to $1000, and I already have windows 7 sorted.

Thanks pals.

 

[expl0itfinder]

Well I can say right now that an Intel core duo will severely limit you in any game you want to play. I suggest a whole new build for that budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.50 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.92 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($339.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($75.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $932.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-10 09:29 EST-0500)

That should run BF4 on high @ 1080p with 60+ FPS, and Battlefield 3 on Ultra no problem. I have that exact motherboard and processor, and the great thing about the FX 8320 is that you will likely be able to get it up to 4.4GHz without even touching the voltage. Well, I was able to at least. Every processor is a little different. I left $70 for the case.

 

[aevm]

I'd forget about that t9400. It would drag performance back.

Start with an i5-4670K and a GTX 770 and go from there.

 

[Francisco Costa]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar Hi-Fi Z87X 3D ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1013.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-10 10:11 EST-0500)

 

[aevm]

Yeah, that's a great list from Francisco.

The Biostar MB is out of stock now, but here are some alternatives:

ASUS Z87-A LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard $140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131981

ASRock Z87 Extreme4 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard $135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157369

GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-D3H LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128591

When you pick the motherboard, look at the features. For example, do you need PCI slots for some old PCI card, or do you want wireless, etc.

 

[Francisco Costa]

Yeah, that's a great list from Francisco.

The Biostar MB is out of stock now, but here are some alternatives:

ASUS Z87-A LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard $140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131981

ASRock Z87 Extreme4 LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard $135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157369

GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-D3H LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128591

When you pick the motherboard, look at the features. For example, do you need PCI slots for some old PCI card, or do you want wireless, etc.

Thank you ^.^

Oh I didn't notice it was out of stock... Then I'd go with the ASRock Z87 Extreme4

 

[mustarddd]

Thanks for your help guys. My build so far is as follows:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K Processor 3.4GHz 6MB LGA 1150 CPU
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)
Motherboard: ASUS Z87-A LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB
Storage: Western Digital WD10EZEX 1TB HDD
Video Card: MSI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 500R Mid-Tower
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast Series TX 750 Watt

Suits my budget nicely! Thanks for your inputs.

 

[Francisco Costa]

Excellent build! But for the same price, you can get a better motherboard: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z87extreme4

It competes with the Asus Z87-Plus, which is one step above the Z87-A.