I am trying to build a moderately budgeted gaming rig.

[shaneb26]

Hey guys, I know we're only in August but I am going to try and get some parts from family members this year for Christmas and I want to build a PC that can game at decent levels, maybe even eventually stream with upgrades. I also run a podcast and would be using this PC towards that in various ways as well. Also, I am very new to this so I would need at least 2 (preferably 3 USB ports, would this build have that and do I need more storage than just the storage that I have listed?)

Here's what I have so far:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/shaneb26/saved/HyLFf7

Any feedback and advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!

Ps. Gaming wise I would mainly play WoW, and the Total War Series plus other games I may decide to get into with a PC that can actually play them lol.

 

[DeadGraphics]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.67 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($100.00 @ NCIX US)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1020.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-18 05:28 EDT-0400

Pretty good build that can handle anything you throw at it

 

[dasulman]

I can't select Dead Graphics' answer is a best answer for some reason; but that build is immaculate.

 

[Astic]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mDQMMp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mDQMMp/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($198.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.84 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 4GB ROG Video Card ($308.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1409.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


This Build Costs A Few Extra Bucks But Its Really Good For Gaming

 

[Vic 40]

I can't select Dead Graphics' answer is a best answer for some reason; but that build is immaculate.

Has to do with the type of question you asked.

I would get this motherboard,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97g55sli
and this gtx 770,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n770tf2gd5oc
or this amd card,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100363l
price/performance wise the better choice.

 

[DeadGraphics]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mDQMMp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mDQMMp/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($198.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.84 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 4GB ROG Video Card ($308.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1409.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


This Build Costs A Few Extra Bucks But Its Really Good For Gaming

CPU, Motherboard and Cooler are all overkill, GTX 760 is pretty bad for the budget in question, The Case is expensive and you can add in an SSD down the line

 

[shaneb26]

Thank you for all of the responses guys, I really appreciate it! DeadGraphics' build is definitely better for my budget. I have a few questions though 1. Do I still need to get a network adapter (this is the first ever time I am building a pc lol) and 2. The USB ports are built in already correct?

 

[Vic 40]

1. Do I still need to get a network adapter (this is the first ever time I am building a pc lol)

If you mean via cabel no,that one is on the rear i/o of the motherboard.

2. The USB ports are built in already correct?

Yes,again on the rear i/o of the motherboard and the ones from the case can be connected to the motherboard too.

 

[shaneb26]

Thank you everybody! If I wanted to add an SSD down the line how would I go about that? Would I have both the HD and the SSD?

 

[shaneb26]

Could DeadGraphics build stream at a decent framerate?