Budget Gaming Build

[snoopysniper]

I am planning on getting a gaming pc that will be able to handle games to come in the next couple of years.

1. I have an $800 budget, but I could go above by about $200 if it is an actual performance boost/added years of "future proofing".In the US.

2. This computer is going to be for playing high end games like watch dogs, battlefield 4, and many other high graphically hitting games. In addition would be playing indie games that wouldn't be optimized yet. I don't want a system that can play battlefield 4 at max settings, the highest AA possible, be on the most graphically intensive map, and get around 90 frames. I am planning on it playing as many games as possible at medium to high quality if possible with decent frames.

3. I am planning to use a 60 hertz with 1080x1920 resolution monitor with a 16:9 ratio. 1 monitor setup being used.

4. I have the mouse, keyboard, monitor, and headset already. I am going to be running windows 7.

5. This upgrade is due to the fact that I am going to be gaming on high end games, and my current setup isn't giving me good results.

6. I already have a case, and it is a Thermaltake Amour Reve Gene.

I know I already posted one of these before, but now I am going for a different goal now. I don't want to get overclocking my CPU, but do want a high power from it. I am going to be running an intel processor and a nvidia graphics card. Those are my only preferences. Please use your best judgement.

My current list is this:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Rb2y

Thank you for reviewing this.

[d3sl91]

Looks decent, here is what I would change:

 

1. Switch to H97 Board. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97mpro4 (for example). You get 4x ram slots instead of 2, H97 chipset which will allow for using some newer CPU's if you want. Allows for more USB 3 ports and More SATA 6Gb ports. (yours only allows for 2 max).
2. Add a CPU Cooler. A Hyper 212 will do the trick for pretty cheap: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1 - This will keep your CPU much cooler than the stock HSF, prolonging life and preventing overheating issues.
3. If you want ~10 more FPS and ~$50 is worth it to you, get a GTX 770, they are on sale for around $300 right now for superclocked versions.

 

Here is my edited version of your build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3RkH5 There are some combo discounts in there, and you get a free copy of $60 Watchdogs with that 770. 

[i_build_nanosuits]

Get a 3gb graphics card, watch dogs at 1080P require 3gb for high textures settings...many games in the future will do the same. look for GTX 760 4GB or radeon r9 280, 280x...i know you've mentionned wanting nvidia graphics, but the 280X must be close to the price of the 760 4GB and will offer better performance.

[MEC-777]

Higher-end i5  with SSD + HDD and a GTX 770. 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.96 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard:  ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($87.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($66.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($68.00 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.43 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply:  EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $942.31

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-26 15:39 EDT-0400)

 

If you're not overclocking, these Intel CPUs are just fine with the stock CPU coolers.

[snoopysniper]

I was thinking about using an i5-4590 with a MSI Z87-G41 pc mate. I am just wondering on this last bit of info. Other than that you guys have solved my problems with my build. Thank you!

[d3sl91]

I was thinking about using an i5-4590 with a MSI Z87-G41 pc mate. I am just wondering on this last bit of info. Other than that you guys have solved my problems with my build. Thank you!

If you're getting a good deal, go for it.

 

The Z87 will allow for overclocking in the future if you get an unlocked CPU (K Processor). Otherwise, with that 4590, you could save money by going with an H87 or H97 if you wanted to, because that CPU doesn't support overclocking anyway, and thats the "biggest" difference between most "H" vs "Z" chipset boards.

[snoopysniper]

Thank you so much d3sl91 for your help! This helped a lot, and I got a good deal where the z87 is cheaper than an equivilant h87!