$1200 Gaming PC for 2014

[danielpasculli]

Hey guys I'm new to the whole PC gaming scene and I am trying to building my first PC specifically for gaming. For around $1200 how does the following parts list look?

CPU Intel Core i5-4670k 3.2GHz Quad-Core Combo or $219.99
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing $29.99
Motherboard MSI Z87 M45 $129.00
Memory Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 $72.99
Storage Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" SSD $89.99
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $57.98
Video Card EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB $339.99
Case Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower $49.99
Power Supply Corsair 750W ATX12V $74.99
Optical Drive Asus DVD-E818AAT/BLK/B/GEN DVD/CD Drive $18.98
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) $89.98
Case Fan Cooler Master JetFlo 95.0 CFM 120mm
Total: $1206

If there are any suggestions that you have for different components or parts that may be unnecessary let me know.

 

[Executeorder66]

Get windows 8 it's better for gaming. ( regardless of what anyone sais here ) a K mobo to overclock. ( asus rog mobo's so easy to oc even I did it ! ) my rig is first time pc gaming.
I like your build otherwise

 

[Gaming God]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($98.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($64.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.81 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1226.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 03:26 EDT-0400)

 

[danielpasculli]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($98.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($64.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.81 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1226.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 03:26 EDT-0400)

Unfortunately I need to buy the OS so I have to factor that in.

 

[HiTechObsessed]

Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($71.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($64.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1170.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 12:33 EDT-0400)

 

[danielpasculli]

Get windows 8 it's better for gaming. ( regardless of what anyone sais here ) a K mobo to overclock. ( asus rog mobo's so easy to oc even I did it ! ) my rig is first time pc gaming.
I like your build otherwise

Is Windows 8 that much better for gaming than 7? I really don't like windows 8 interface but if it's that much better than I would consider changing that.

 

[HiTechObsessed]

8.1 allows you to boot straight to desktop, and has the start button back (though it does take you to the 'Metro' start lol)

 

[danielpasculli]

Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($71.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($64.99 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1170.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 12:33 EDT-0400)

Thank you! I'm gonna change to the intel 4670k because I'd like the ability to overclock and that Ram is cheaper so I'll buy that as well. Would the case I have right now be fine becasue I'd rather save the $50 if the more expensive case isn't necessary.

 

[HiTechObsessed]

Definitely sorry, I just used the other guys as a base, then made it better lol The one you selected is great

 

[danielpasculli]

Definitely sorry, I just used the other guys as a base, then made it better lol The one you selected is great

Awesome! One last question. I'm thinking about using the MSI Z87 G45. Would that mobo be worth the extra price or if I go with a cheaper one I will I be fine? Just want something durable and up-gradable for the furture.

 

[HiTechObsessed]

Asrock's Fatal1ty is a good board, usually what you hear about Asrock being bad is their lower-end boards, but their Fatal1ty is good quality. I wouldn't say the MSI is better, but I also wouldn't say it's worse. Both are pretty much equally upgradeable as well lol