Build Suggestions

[boborian]

I'm looking to build a solid gaming PC for around $800 to $900. Here are the parts I have picked so far:

 

CPU

Intel Core i5-2380P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor $170.00   $7.80   $177.80 CPU Cooler

Thermalright Macho Rev.A. 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler $49.90     $49.90 Motherboard

Intel DB75EN Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard $88.99   $3.99   $92.98 Memory

Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $77.74     $77.74 Storage

Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $57.99       $57.99 Video Card

EVGA GeForce GT 640 4GB Video Card $104.99   $3.99   $108.98   Case

Raidmax Seiran (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case $59.99   $9.99   $69.98   Power Supply

Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply $44.99     $44.99   Optical Drive

Samsung SH-222BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer $30.00   $5.83   $35.83   Monitor

Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor $159.99 -$40.00 FREE   $119.99 Keyboard

AZIO L70 Wired Gaming Keyboard $29.99     $29.99

This set up here costs around 870 dollars. I plan on doing some high end gaming with this computer, as well as some 3-D modelling down the road. I hope to keep the first build for a few years (at least 2 or 3) and hope to have room for upgrades in the future. Any advice or possible changes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Piggy]

Umm... You should get a 750 or at least a 750 ti

[NerdNinja]

Get a better GPU. Either a 750 to or amd equivalent  

[Real_PhillBert]

I'm really stretching your budget...

 

Do you need an OS? you dont have one in your build so I am assuming you dont.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3lZ8b

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3lZ8b/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3lZ8b/benchmarks/

 

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($151.99 @ Amazon) 

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

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($54.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($84.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($75.79 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($229.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Dell S2340M 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $957.68

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-04 15:54 EDT-0400)

[Real_PhillBert]

@boborian you may want to follow this thread by hitting the "follow this topic" button in the upper right corner of the window.

[Keudn]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($227.99 @ NCIX US) 

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

Motherboard:  MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($58.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card:  MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($229.20 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Raidmax Seiran (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Apevia 700W ATX Power Supply  ($40.98 @ Newegg) 

Monitor:  LG 22EC33T-B 21.5" Monitor  ($138.24 @ Amazon) 

Total: $917.34

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-04 16:20 EDT-0400)

[SSOB]

My reccomendation :

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($151.99 @ Amazon) 

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

Motherboard:  MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($67.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($229.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Best Buy) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor:  Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.00 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard:  Adesso MKB-125B Wired Slim Keyboard  ($59.95 @ Amazon) 

Total: $942.85

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-04 16:48 EDT-0400)

[boborian]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I guess my biggest question after seeing them is why is the GeForce 750 or 760 so much better than the 640 I already had? I'm not sure if I want to double the price on the GPU when it (the 640) has 4GB when the 760 has 2GB. Is it an issue with lifespan/reliability? Or is the performance actually better?

[Grapeshot Victim]

Vram will only make a difference when using multiple screens, also, the 760 is more powerful than the 640 http://www.hwcompare.com/14804/geforce-gt-640-ddr3-vs-geforce-gtx-760/

[boborian]

I was actually planning on running two monitors at some point in time. Which should I use then?

[Grapeshot Victim]

If budget, stick with the 640, if not, look for better cards such as the 760 or r9 270

[boborian]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3mBMH
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3mBMH/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3mBMH/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8150 3.6GHz 8-Core Processor  ($159.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($67.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($75.79 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Enermax ECA3290A-G ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: AZIO L70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1078.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-05 20:28 EDT-0400)

 

I know I went back on my word and went over budget, but I may not get the 2nd monitor right away (which would bring it down to around $950). Any further suggestions?

[Real_PhillBert]

I know I went back on my word and went over budget, but I may not get the 2nd monitor right away (which would bring it down to around $950). Any further suggestions?

Looks pretty good to my eye. I can't see any real improvements without increasing the budget.