Too much for a mid-tier computer? Critiquing help!

[romial]

Hi guys, so I was going to build myself a high tier computer, but I figured I might as well build a low-medium tier computer that which I can upgrade in a couple to a few years. But this build that I have turns out a little much for what I was expecting a low-mid tier computer to be.

I do game and hope to be able to run all current games pretty well and future games decently well also. Any suggestions on how I can lower the price without sacrificing too much in the way of quality?

Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.3 - 79.99
Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - 54.99
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) - x2 = 135.98
ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - 187.99
EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2765-KR G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 760 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 - 249.99
Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell Quad-Core 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I54670K - 234.99
Western Digital WD Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" - 129.95

I guess I'm looking for between $700-$800 if possible. Thanks for the help!

Edit: added 'budget' as well as a hard drive I forgot.

 

[jdcranke07]

The only thing you really can do is downgrade the mobo, GPU, or the CPU. I personally would go for a lower CPU and possibly GPU and then get either that mobo or one with the Z97 chipset to help future proof it. I noticed you don't have a hard drive listed and you don't have a budget figure listed. Those would definitely help others with recommendations.

 

[Thaisnang]

get a Z97 motherboard instead of Z87. And DDR2 RAM? Seriously? DDR4 is out by now.No offense!
Anyway Z97 does not support ddr4 so Get a DDR3 RAM. And I'm not much sure about the psu.

 

[jdcranke07]

I concur, DDR3 will cost about the same as the DDR2 you have listed. And a good PSU for starters would be the Corsair GS700. I have one and it has given me no problems in my first build.

 

[romial]

I concur, DDR3 will cost about the same as the DDR2 you have listed. And a good PSU for starters would be the Corsair GS700. I have one and it has given me no problems in my first build.

Okay, I'm a semi noob when it comes to the newest tech stuff. If you guys can provide links to what you're talking about, that would be extremely helpful.

Also, updated with a 'budget' and a hard drive.

 

[jdcranke07]

Newegg.com has DDR3 DRAM at 1600Mhz for like $50.00 for a 2x2GB pack, so you'll save about $50.00 there.

 

[jdcranke07]

This is a good PSU no questions asked. I prefer Corsair, but the TP Antec line is good.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371072

 

[jdcranke07]

This is a decent Z97 board. Not top end, but will definitely be worth the money.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132118

 

[jdcranke07]

Take this SSHD over that WD HDD any day. It's half the price and 2 times more space, not to mention way faster.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178381&ignorebbr=1&cm_re=ppssHybridHDD-_-22-178-381-_-Product

 

[jdcranke07]

Downgrade to the CPU. It's still a good one and fits in the budget.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116942

 

[Thaisnang]

Your Budget is somewhat Around $1100. So here is a build for your budget. Well this thing will max out any game on the planet.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Qm2RnQ

 

[jdcranke07]

Don't get the Corsair CX series. If your going to get a GTX 780 then trust the Antec TP line or the Corsair AX lines. Even the Corsair RM line is fine.

@Thaisnang: "I guess I'm looking for between $700-$800 if possible." is up in the OP.

 

[Thaisnang]

Don't get the Corsair CX series. If your going to get a GTX 780 then trust the Antec TP line or the Corsair AX lines. Even the Corsair RM line is fine.

@Thaisnang: "I guess I'm looking for between $700-$800 if possible." is up in the OP.

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