Basic PC Component Advice Needed

[Titus Embrey]

Hi all! Been referring to the site for a long time; first time posting.

I think this is the right part of the forum. Let me know if this belongs somewhere else and I'll move it. Thank you : )

I'm building a universal gaming PC. I made a list of the most basic components (figure I'd pick the cage and PSU afterwards). I'm wondering if there's any improvements that can be made.

Budget is between $1100-$1600 (that's including the case, PSU, OS, etc).

I have no interest in overclocking.

ASRock Z87 Extreme6

Intel i5-4670 CPU

Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD

G.Skill Ripjaws 2x4GB 240-Pin DDR3

EVGA GeForce 760 4GB GPU

Windows 8 Operating System

I've been looking at sound cards, but it all sounds like gibberish to me. It doesn't need to be anything fancy. I plan on using headphones primarily. Anyone have recommendations? Advice on shopping for sound systems?

Thank you in advance!

 

[CTurbo]

Yes for $1100-1600 you can get a i5-4670k, Z87 motherboard, and GTX780

 

[Titus Embrey]

Sorry, I meant $1100-1600 for the entire system (case, peripherals, etc), which means I can probably spend a total of $1000-1200 for the innards.

 

[CTurbo]

That will still get you a i5-4670k, Z87 motherboard, and GTX780, or at least a GTX770

 

[Titus Embrey]

Yes for $1100-1600 you can get a i5-4670k, Z87 motherboard, and GTX780

Sorry, I meant $1100-1600 for the entire system (case, peripherals, etc), which means I can probably spend a total of $1000-1200 for the innards.

 

[Titus Embrey]

That will still get you a i5-4670k, Z87 motherboard, and GTX780, or at least a GTX770

Sorry about the double post. Bare with me, adjusting to the reply system (can you delete posts?)

What's the difference between the 4670 and the 3570?

 

[CTurbo]

The 4670 is a newer version of the 3570

 

[CTurbo]

Here

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32WTZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32WTZ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32WTZ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.96 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1100.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-02 16:26 EST-0500)


That's $1100 for everything but case and peripherals

 

[Titus Embrey]

Here

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32WTZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32WTZ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/32WTZ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.96 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1100.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-02 16:26 EST-0500)


That's $1100 for everything but case and peripherals

Did some research. The 1155 doesn't offer future upgrade branches like the 1150. Changed the board and CPU to match your recommendations.

Thanks!