Totally new and need expert advice...

[mark_brown777]

I am totally new to the custom PC world, and i am in need of a professional opinion. I want to build a gaming PC that can run games like Skyrim, Far Cry 4, etc fast and beautifully. I also want it to run very demanding games like Sid Meier's civilization V efficiently. My budget isn't a problem to me, but id like it to stay around $1,500. I know this is a lot to ask for a PC, and if my budget isn't realistic, so be it. I have done minor research and have comprised a list of the parts that i think would work (I understand that these might not even be compatible or even realistic together, but i gave it a shot). Here it is:

 

 

• KingWin Multi-Function LCD Fan Controller Panel Cooling FPX-003

• Corsair Builder Series CX 600 Watt ATX/EPS  80 PLUS (CX600)
• Syba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive SY-MRA55005 Black, white
• Crucial m4 128GB 2.5-Inch (7mm) SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive CT128M4SSD1
• Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory (CML8GX3M2A1600C9)
• Fractal Design Define R5 Gaming Case Cases FDCADEFR5BK
• ASUS Z97-A ATX DDR3 2600 LGA 1150 Motherboards Z97-A
• Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming GDDR5 Pcie Video Graphics Card, 4GB
• Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.5 GHz LGA 1150 BX80646I54690K

I really appreciate all the help and understanding if this list is the funniest thing you've seen. If you have anything you think is better to add to my list, let me know (keeping in mind my desires of the PC). Any part that is not compatible, or you know of a part that is better of functions with the unit better, please let me know. Alternatively, you can tell me your gaming PC setup and help me to compare it. Again, thanks. 

 

[AlwaysFSX]

"$1,500 is not realistic." Guy, we've had people show up wanting to spend $10k on a system. $1,500 is the sweetspot.

 

1 minute.

[DarkBlade2117]

"$1,500 is not realistic." Guy, we've had people show up wanting to spend $10k on a system. $1,500 is the sweetspot.

1 minute.

You might wanna know what type,of dollar he is using. ( Recently had s guy with a $20,000 budget )

What dollar is it? Canadian? American?

[BigDay]

currency? peripherals?

[mark_brown777]

american...what price are we talking about

[DarkBlade2117]

american...what price are we talking about

Thanks man, some times people say $1500 and they don't say what type of dollar since other countries also use dollars but each of them have a different value

[Dr_Curry_MONSTER]

Hmm, maybe get an R9 390, better performance in nvidia optimised games and its cheaper.

[BigDay]

added a 750w psu so that you can upgrade to x2 980's in sli in the future and still overclock the cpu and the gpu'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: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.99 @ Adorama)
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: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($91.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1447.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-31 23:20 EDT-0400

[DarkBlade2117]

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 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($44.99 @ Amazon)

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

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($649.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $1483.70

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-31 23:19 EDT-0400

@Mark_brown777 Here. I chose one of my favorite cases, if you don't like it go ahead and get the fractal design,,both quality cases. One thing is the h440 doesn't have 5.25 bays so you'd have to use a USB cd reader ect ect. I went with a black/red theme and a somewhat silent based build. If,you want a different color I'll make,one with another color scheme.

[AlwaysFSX]

128 GB SSD for boot drive and programs, 512 GB SSD for games (dem loading times yo), 1 TB HDD for mass storage of other stuff.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X41 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER Z97 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($124.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($46.22 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($45.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($204.00 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1487.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-31 23:22 EDT-0400

[mark_brown777]

added a 750w psu so that you can upgrade to x2 980's in sli in the future and still overclock the cpu and the gpu'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: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.99 @ Adorama)

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: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($91.75 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1447.60

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-31 23:20 EDT-0400

And this is all compatible with each other, and will run efficiently enough for above listed games? and will the liquid cooling be enough cooling for all the parts?

[DarkBlade2117]

And this is all compatible with each other, and will run efficiently enough for above listed games? and will the liquid cooling be enough cooling for all the parts?

Yes I'd personally go with mine or @AlwaysFSX option. Everything is compatible in all 3 builds mentioned

[BigDay]

And this is all compatible with each other, and will run efficiently enough for above listed games? and will the liquid cooling be enough cooling for all the parts?

 

yes. yes, it's the best for your budget imo. yes, the cooling is sufficient for an overclocked cpu. you can get 4.6 ghz on the core. guides in my sig

[mark_brown777]

Should i be worried or prepared for any cooling issues?

[BigDay]

Should i be worried or prepared for any cooling issues?

 

you should be fine. just make sure you overclock the cpu and gpu for better performance. guides in my sig

[Lazmarr]

 

I am totally new to the custom PC world, and i am in need of a professional opinion. I want to build a gaming PC that can run games like Skyrim, Far Cry 4, etc fast and beautifully. I also want it to run very demanding games like Sid Meier's civilization V efficiently. My budget isn't a problem to me, but id like it to stay around $1,500. I know this is a lot to ask for a PC, and if my budget isn't realistic, so be it. I have done minor research and have comprised a list of the parts that i think would work (I understand that these might not even be compatible or even realistic together, but i gave it a shot). Here it is:

 

 

• KingWin Multi-Function LCD Fan Controller Panel Cooling FPX-003

• Corsair Builder Series CX 600 Watt ATX/EPS  80 PLUS (CX600)
• Syba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive SY-MRA55005 Black, white
• Crucial m4 128GB 2.5-Inch (7mm) SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive CT128M4SSD1
• Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory (CML8GX3M2A1600C9)
• Fractal Design Define R5 Gaming Case Cases FDCADEFR5BK
• ASUS Z97-A ATX DDR3 2600 LGA 1150 Motherboards Z97-A
• Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming GDDR5 Pcie Video Graphics Card, 4GB
• Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.5 GHz LGA 1150 BX80646I54690K

I really appreciate all the help and understanding if this list is the funniest thing you've seen. If you have anything you think is better to add to my list, let me know (keeping in mind my desires of the PC). Any part that is not compatible, or you know of a part that is better of functions with the unit better, please let me know. Alternatively, you can tell me your gaming PC setup and help me to compare it. Again, thanks. 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3yqF6h

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3yqF6h/by_merchant/

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

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($103.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($148.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Kingston Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($92.79 @ Amazon)

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

Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($72.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($358.89 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: XFX PRO Black Edition 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1364.41

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-31 23:33 EDT-0400

 

Edit: For the OS purchase a windows 8 CD key from G2A and use that to upgrade to windows 10

[mark_brown777]

Alright thanks for all the quick feedback. helped a ton guys

[BigDay]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3yqF6h

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3yqF6h/by_merchant/

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

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($103.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($148.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Kingston Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($92.79 @ Amazon)

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

Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($72.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($358.89 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: XFX PRO Black Edition 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1364.41

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-31 23:33 EDT-0400

 

bad build. stick to studying for your md

[Lazmarr]

bad build.

Why is it a bad build?

[BigDay]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3yqF6h

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3yqF6h/by_merchant/

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

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($103.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($148.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Kingston Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($92.79 @ Amazon)

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

Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($72.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($358.89 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: XFX PRO Black Edition 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1364.41

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-31 23:33 EDT-0400

 

Edit: For the OS purchase a windows 8 CD key from G2A and use that to upgrade to windows 10

 

it is a bad build because:

• h100i is overkill for the i5. h60 is all you need for a serious overclock on that chip
• mobo is overkill. z97-e is enough. not much different than z97-a
• too much ram, waste
• 970? really? he's got 1300+ to spend...
• psu is overkill

[mark_brown777]

will upgrading these to i7 improve performance enough to make me raise budget?

[BigDay]

will upgrading these to i7 improve performance enough to make me raise budget?

 

i wouldn't bother if you're just gaming. not worth the money. mention us or quote our posts dude

[Lazmarr]

 

it is a bad build because:

• h100i is overkill for the i5. h60 is all you need for a serious overclock on that chip
• mobo is overkill. z97-e is enough. not much different than z97-a
• too much ram, waste
• 970? really? he's got 1300+ to spend...
• psu is overkill

 

Well the Mobo adds support for M.2; H100i is there for future upgrades as well as the PSU. Too much RAM, I find that 8GB isn't enough for most things lately.

Well a 970 is more than enough for playing games at max settings....