Gaming Build for < 1500$

[timaanator]

Hello there

 

so im about to buy a new gaming rig, and i made a list of components i would buy, in case, i really want to buy the Silent Base 800 from bequit, so theres no other option... 

 

Here´s the list

 

- [ ] Be quit! Silent Base 800 - 129,06

- [ ] i5 4690k - 239,32
- [ ] Msi Gtx 980 PCIe 548,85
- [ ] Msi Z97M - 147,85
- [ ] 16Gb HyperX Beast DDR3 - 93,10
- [ ] 1Tb WD-Blue - 49,94
- [ ] 250Gb Samsung Evo 850 - 103,68
- [ ] Be quit! Dark Rock 3 - 56,85
- [ ] Be quit 600W system 7 - 71,41

 

Is it worth the money? And do the components work together? Or should i buy something else..? 

 

Thanks and have a nice day!

 

Timborello )
 

[Jintek]

Hello there

 

so im about to buy a new gaming rig, and i made a list of components i would buy, in case, i really want to buy the Silent Base 800 from bequit, so theres no other option... 

 

Here´s the list

 

- [ ] Be quit! Silent Base 800 - 129,06

- [ ] i5 4690k - 239,32

- [ ] Msi Gtx 980 PCIe 548,85

- [ ] Msi Z97M - 147,85

- [ ] 16Gb HyperX Beast DDR3 - 93,10

- [ ] 1Tb WD-Blue - 49,94

- [ ] 250Gb Samsung Evo 850 - 103,68

- [ ] Be quit! Dark Rock 3 - 56,85

- [ ] Be quit 600W system 7 - 71,41

 

Is it worth the money? And do the components work together? Or should i buy something else..? 

 

Thanks and have a nice day!

 

Timborello )

 

you don't need 16 gigs of ram if you're just gaming with it. Getting 8 gb will save you 40-45 dollars

[Asado999]

It seems like a great build! I would get a Gigabyte 980 though, because backplates look badass.

[Asado999]

you don't need 16 gigs of ram if you're just gaming with it. Getting 8 gb will save you 40-45 dollars

Agreed. I would spend that money on some extra case fans or maybe even shiny LED's Kappa

[DarkBlade2117]

you don't need 16 gigs of ram if you're just gaming with it. Getting 8 gb will save you 40-45 dollars

I disagree every time someone says this. Some games like GTA V use up a ton of ram and you can't have 10Tabs open while watching a YouTube video and just do all this stuff in the background while gaming. It's not happening. 16gbs is a MUST in tons of situations.

[Mao_Zedong]

It seems like a great build! I would get a Gigabyte 980 though, because backplates look badass.

The MSI card is quieter, and matches the motherboard better in this case.

[Jintek]

I disagree every time someone says this. Some games like GTA V use up a ton of ram and you can't have 10Tabs open while watching a YouTube video and just do all this stuff in the background while gaming. It's not happening. 16gbs is a MUST in tons of situations.

Well most people dont game with 10 tabs opens and watching a video at the same time...

[DarkBlade2117]

Well most people dont game with 10 tabs opens and watching a video at the same time...

Anyone with more then one monitor does. Heck I found some cheap 19inch widescreen monitor in my basement and since it's only used for forumn browsing and stuff I doubt I could ever go without 2 or more monitors.

[timaanator]

Anyone with more then one monitor does. Heck I found some cheap 19inch widescreen monitor in my basement and since it's only used for forumn browsing and stuff I doubt I could ever go without 2 or more monitors.

 

I think i will only buy 8 Gb of ram because i only have one monitor, and in the future i can update ...

[timaanator]

My Dad has some older WD Green 2Tb, he used them for 6 years or so in a DreamBox ( for tv and stuff ) can i use them to save 50$ or not?

[BigDay]

My Dad has some older WD Green 2Tb, he used them for 6 years or so in a DreamBox ( for tv and stuff ) can i use them to save 50$ or not?

 

what rpm are they rated at? 5200 is slow as shit

 

if they are 7200 rpm with 64mb of cache, go for it!

[BigDay]

the dark rock 3 has really shitty mounting hardware. it's a pain in the ass to install fyi. get the corsair h60 or the noctua nh-u14s

[BigDay]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.05 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate  2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($519.99 @ Amazon)
Case: be quiet! Silent Base 800 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($82.15 @ Amazon)
Total: $1374.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-30 21:59 EDT-0400

[timaanator]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.05 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($111.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($53.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate  2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($89.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($519.99 @ Amazon)

Case: be quiet! Silent Base 800 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($82.15 @ Amazon)

Total: $1374.91

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-30 21:59 EDT-0400

 

 

sounds good, what about the motherboard? is it sli ready and is the case big enough for a seconds GPU in the future?

[BigDay]

sounds good, what about the motherboard? is it sli ready and is the case big enough for a seconds GPU in the future?

 

EDIT: yes, the bequiet case you chose can handle 2-3 graphics cards in sli or crossfire

 

the motherboard is both sli and crossfire ready. if you want to make your build sli proof for the future, i would suggest getting a bigger psu now and a roomier case. i know nothing about the bequit one you chose. i do know that the fractal design arc xl is enough for 2-3 cards though.

 

by the way, x2 980's can handle 1440p at max settings most of the time with excellent fps. it's just enough to play 4k at a decent frame rate, but it won't max things out and give you 60 fps.

[BigDay]

here you go. this build below has a big enough psu for x2 980's in sli in the future. it's enough for an overclock on the cpu and both the 980's.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.05 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate  2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($519.99 @ Amazon)
Case: be quiet! Silent Base 800 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1404.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-31 11:22 EDT-0400

[vSyNd1c4t3]

I had 2x 8Gb sticks, but after reading the posts here I brought it down to 1 stick.

 

I had a HDD as well, but took it out. That 2TB WD Green should work just fine.

 

As far as the changes go...

 

I always like making a themed build, in this case I went black and white, I thought it matched the be quite! series well. Especially if you get the silver case version.

 

With a few changes I was able to get a 980 Ti into the build, enjoy.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($89.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97A SLI KRAIT EDITION ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB AMP! Extreme Video Card  ($695.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: be quiet! Silent Base 800 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1474.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-31 11:37 EDT-0400

 

and if you don't like the White/Black build, here is a Red/Black themed.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($241.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($89.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($138.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Savage 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($45.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($678.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: be quiet! Silent Base 800 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1472.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-31 11:38 EDT-0400

[jimakos234]

A little more future proof build within your budget

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WT8gf7

[timaanator]

wh

 

here you go. this build below has a big enough psu for x2 980's in sli in the future. it's enough for an overclock on the cpu and both the 980's.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.05 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate  2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($519.99 @ Amazon)
Case: be quiet! Silent Base 800 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1404.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-31 11:22 EDT-0400

 

whats about a Nxzt 630 ? its very big and it would easily handle 2 or more GPU´s in the future, right? so i really like the Silent Base 800 but im not sure if its big enough if i want to update my Pc, and thats most important? Will i need some more wings for the Nxzt/Bequit ?

[BigDay]

wh

 

 

whats about a Nxzt 630 ? its very big and it would easily handle 2 or more GPU´s in the future, right? so i really like the Silent Base 800 but im not sure if its big enough if i want to update my Pc, and thats most important? Will i need some more wings for the Nxzt/Bequit ?

 

pretty sure the bequiet case is big enough. if you want 3 980's in sli... not sure. but it looks big enough

[timaanator]

pretty sure the bequiet case is big enough. if you want 3 980's in sli... not sure. but it looks big enough

 

 

ok thanks

[TheGabblerCV]

For The Money, Wait until Skylake CPU's Come Out And Z170 Mobo's And Then Build your PC. From the benchmarks that have been leaked, this is only a Slight improvement over Devils Cannon, But The overclocking Is Superior to the 4690k. Also with the extra money that has Been saved From the Part Swaps, You should consider a 980ti  

[BigDay]

i would also wait for skylake. perhaps we can finally get a 5.0 ghz overclock on the cpu with aio or air

[jimakos234]

i would also wait for skylake. perhaps we can finally get a 5.0 ghz overclock on the cpu with aio or air

They said they OC a 6700k to 5.2 on air, but idk, maybe it is just rumors