New gaming build (In a long time)

[robertIron883]

Hello folks, I'm currently looking to build myself a new gaming pc, the one I currently have is too outdated at the moment to run games so I decided to build a new computer.

 

First off, I will need everything from monitor to OS, since I plan to keep the old machine for papework. I would like two monitors (No need of 120hz or 144hz) Size has to be 21 inches and above.It's been such a long time since I been building a pc  that i'm just way out of the loops of which parts is better and what not, so I need your help.

 

In term of budget I have a maximum of 1700 CAD with tax and shipping, I have no preferences for AMD or INTEL same for the GPU.

 

Just looking for your answers

 

 

Cheers, Robert.

 

 

EDIT: I won't need any mouse, since I have a good one

[Aytex]

Main uses? mainly gaming? editing/rendering/3d modeling?

Are you going to be Overclocking?

[DarkBlade2117]

What do you currently have? Some stuff could be reused like ram, hard drives, ect

[robertIron883]

Main uses? mainly gaming? editing/rendering/3d modeling?

Are you going to be Overclocking?

Gaming main use, no editing, it's been a long time since I OC'ed stuff, used to be very hard back in the days, but I heard it's easy these days, so why not?

[robertIron883]

What do you currently have? Some stuff could be reused like ram, hard drives, ect

Nothing really since I plan to keep the old pc for office work

[ZacDaMan72]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.50 @ Vuugo) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($55.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($55.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($105.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card  ($409.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.75 @ Vuugo) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($169.99 @ NCIX) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($169.99 @ NCIX) 

Total: $1705.13

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-04 10:14 EDT-0400

 

Hopefully $5 over isn't too much!

[don_svetlio]

Slightly overbudget - get OS from reddit for 15$

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($226.75 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($73.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($103.03 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($87.50 @ shopRBC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($445.49 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($140.98 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($249.99 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($249.99 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1737.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-04 10:14 EDT-0400

EDIT: I read "in need of 120 or 144 HZ" - my bad. give me a sec
 

[don_svetlio]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.50 @ Vuugo) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($55.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($55.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($105.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card  ($409.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.75 @ Vuugo) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($169.99 @ NCIX) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($169.99 @ NCIX) 

Total: $1705.13

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-04 10:14 EDT-0400

 

Hopefully $5 over isn't too much!

 

Gigabyte 390 has some issues mate - lot's of people saying black screens - I'd suggest MSI or Sapphire

EDIT: Also - skip NEX PSUs - not the best quality and some shotty components in them. except for the 1000W model.

[don_svetlio]

Currently using the S2340L Dell monitor - awesome quality. No real need for OCing an i5 today unless you absolutely want to do it. The 4460 can run any game without getting maxed out at 1080p.

Cooler is just cause of left over cash and to be quieter.
850 Evo is among the best SSDs around - no regrets there

Stylish fractal case and an entirely custom PCB from the best AMD OEM around - Sapphire

650W is more than enough and will allow for future upgrades.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($226.75 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($73.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($103.03 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($87.50 @ shopRBC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($445.49 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($140.98 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($211.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Monitor: Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($211.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1691.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-04 10:18 EDT-0400

[robertIron883]

Slightly overbudget - get OS from reddit for 15$

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($226.75 @ shopRBC)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($73.99 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($103.03 @ Amazon Canada)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($87.50 @ shopRBC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($445.49 @ Newegg Canada)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ NCIX)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($140.98 @ DirectCanada)

Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($249.99 @ DirectCanada)

Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($249.99 @ DirectCanada)

Total: $1737.69

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-04 10:14 EDT-0400

EDIT: I read "in need of 120 or 144 HZ" - my bad. give me a sec

 

What do you mean get the os from Reddit? and Yes guys, I don't need 144hz or 122hz, 60 is plenty for me

[robertIron883]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.50 @ Vuugo) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($55.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($55.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($105.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card  ($409.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.75 @ Vuugo) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($169.99 @ NCIX) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($169.99 @ NCIX) 

Total: $1705.13

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-04 10:14 EDT-0400

 

Hopefully $5 over isn't too much!

 

Gotta say this build looks pretty nice so far You sure that 650W is enough?

[kameshss]

Gotta say this build looks pretty nice so far You sure that 650W is enough?

Except, Get the G2/GS series Power Supply. Not the NEX series as @don_svetlio stated

 

Yes 650w is enough.

[BigDay]

60 hertz is a waste if you get a 390

[don_svetlio]

60 hertz is a waste if you get a 390

Not when you get 2 of em

Gotta say this build looks pretty nice so far You sure that 650W is enough?

Sure it's enough - 390 uses 40W more than a 970 and people recommend 500W for the 970

EDIT: Btw - do stay away from the Gigabyte 390 - I normally ignore Newegg and Amazon customer reviews but when literally half of them are DoA or similarly broken cards - I tend to avoid that GPU/component.

[don_svetlio]

What do you mean get the os from Reddit? and Yes guys, I don't need 144hz or 122hz, 60 is plenty for me

get the OS from reddit for cheap - legit

[robertIron883]

Not when you get 2 of em

Sure it's enough - 390 uses 40W more than a 970 and people recommend 500W for the 970

EDIT: Btw - do stay away from the Gigabyte 390 - I normally ignore Newegg and Amazon customer reviews but when literally half of them are DoA or similarly broken cards - I tend to avoid that GPU/component.

Alright, I will go for another brand

 

get the OS from reddit for cheap - legit

Totally legit

[don_svetlio]

Alright, I will go for another brand

 

Totally legit

Actually - it is legit - most are old copies people don't use anymore.

As for the brand - take a look at the Sapphire Nitro - it's probably the best 390 atm.

[ZacDaMan72]

Except, Get the G2/GS series Power Supply. Not the NEX series as @don_svetlio stated

 

Yes 650w is enough.

Agreed but it definitely takes the build outta budget, but he can get cheaper RAM.

 

EDIT: Btw - do stay away from the Gigabyte 390 - I normally ignore Newegg and Amazon customer reviews but when literally half of them are DoA or similarly broken cards - I tend to avoid that GPU/component.

Huh, haven't heard this. I just chose the gigabyte model 'cause it's the cheapest plus I've had my 270X for 2 years and it's only driver problems that I get for some reason, nothing specific to the GPU.

[jimakos234]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.50 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($70.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.75 @ shopRBC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($421.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($93.00 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.98 @ NCIX)
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($299.70 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1693.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-04 16:00 EDT-0400

[don_svetlio]

Agreed but it definitely takes the build outta budget, but he can get cheaper RAM.

 

Huh, haven't heard this. I just chose the gigabyte model 'cause it's the cheapest plus I've had my 270X for 2 years and it's only driver problems that I get for some reason, nothing specific to the GPU.

Gigabyte 270, 280, 290 were great - they simply dropped the ball hard with the 300 series, A LOT of people having issues.

[don_svetlio]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.50 @ Vuugo)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ NCIX)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ NCIX)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($70.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.75 @ shopRBC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($421.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($93.00 @ Vuugo)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.98 @ NCIX)

Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($299.70 @ Amazon Canada)

Total: $1693.85

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-04 16:00 EDT-0400

Only 1 monitor OP wants 2

[jimakos234]

Only 1 monitor OP wants 2

How about now?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.50 @ Vuugo)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ NCIX)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ NCIX)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($70.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.75 @ shopRBC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($421.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($93.00 @ Vuugo)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.98 @ NCIX)

Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ NCIX)

Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ NCIX)

Total: $1694.13

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-04 16:07 EDT-0400

[don_svetlio]

How about now?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.50 @ Vuugo)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ NCIX)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ NCIX)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($70.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.75 @ shopRBC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($421.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($93.00 @ Vuugo)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.98 @ NCIX)

Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ NCIX)

Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ NCIX)

Total: $1694.13

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-04 16:07 EDT-0400

Seems good - good PSU, good mobo, is the GPU cooler good though? I haven't read much about the PowerColor 390

[jimakos234]

Seems good - good PSU, good mobo, is the GPU cooler good though? I haven't read much about the PowerColor 390

It is solid, check awesome hardware.

[don_svetlio]

It is solid, check awesome hardware.

Then it's all set to go