Gaming PC build First time 1000-1500 Budget

chadfor500

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I already asked this once but i decided to put it in a different topic. I need help with some hardware on what to get for my gaming pc. The PC will be strictly for gaming that is pretty much it. My budget is 1000-1500 dollars. I rather have it close to 1000 but i really want a good machine that will do fine for couple of years before upgrading so Im not worried about going to 1500. I want something that i can upgrade no problem in the future without changing the whole setup. I plan on playing with one computer monitor But I want the option of maybe possible doing a 3 monitor setup later down the road so i want something that is compatible with that later if i so choose to do it. The pc monitor is not necessary for my budget because i can get one later so that is not the issue mainly my budget consist of all the hardware minus the monitor. I want to be able to play high end games like arma 3 and bf4 and pretty games like far cry 3 or so on. at max or close to setting at a good frame rate. However I will be playing all sorts of games some may not need that much of power as the rest. I am not loyal to any brands so any will doo fine as long as it is indeed good I want the best value for my money.For my case I dont want an overkill case but one that has enough room for now and the future and also a decent look. As small it may seem I'd like to have a wifi adapter for it incase i ever need but it will mostly be cable connected. I cannot think of anthing else to had thank for your help and time

* my purchase date is very soon most likely this coming week or 2
I live in the USA
Overclocking? Not sure what it means but if it helps by all means yes.
 
I decided to push right up to your budget limit and gave you a nice motherboard, very nice 1866MHz RAM, SSD, GTX 780, nice case, and a PSU with enough power for another GTX 780 in SLI down the road. I can easily trim the price down, but this is a very nice system.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1500.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-21 17:47 EST-0500)
 

chadfor500

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Thanks I like this build alot I was already determined in getting the gtx 780 as well. Is the 8gb memory enough for later down the road?
 

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Should be enough but higher is always better. If you can get 2x8GB don't hestitate. You can always upgrade your RAM later on.
 

chadfor500

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OK thanks
 

chadfor500

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Yousaid a 1866 ram but put a 2133 ram is that a mistake or what? I dont know the difference sorry and dont know whats best for the motherboard
 
I don't see any comments about 1866MHz RAM. You won't really notice a difference between RAM running at 1866MHz vs. 2133MHz. I included the faster RAM in my build because it was a good price, but 1866MHz RAM would work fine.
 

chadfor500

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Ok thanks for your time