Best $1500 PC?

[MattP123]

1. Budget & Location

     My budget is around $1500, a little more is okay... it will just take longer to save up for. I'm in the US so dollars, $$$$$$$$$$

2. Aim

     The pure purpose of this PC is for gaming, maybe a little photo editing in the future.

3. Monitors

     I already have one 1080p monitor, I might get a second, so I can multitask easier. Or I might get a 1440p monitor but that will probably far in the future.

4. Peripherals 

     I have a monitor, like I said, and a Razer Deathadder, but I am thinking about getting a Logitech Performance MX because I want a clean desk but I'm not to sure with acceleration issues... and I can probably convince my mom to buy me a keyboard.

5. Why am I Upgrading?

    I want to join the mustard race. It is the mustard race because consoles need to KETCHUP... ps I have a PS4 and a Xbox 360 

 

Thanks! 

[Enderman]

It is the mustard race because consoles need to KETCHUP

Nice one! :lol:

[piggykid1]

ive done one before but ill do another for you it'll come in a few minutes

[SAV1OUR]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($228.98 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler:  NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($135.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  MSI Z97 MPOWER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.00 @ B&H) 

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

Video Card:  MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB LIGHTNING Video Card  ($556.81 @ Newegg) 

Case:  NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply:  Corsair RM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Mwave) 

Total: $1559.17

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 19:30 EDT-0400)

[TheNinjaNextDor]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($233.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler:  be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($163.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ Best Buy) 

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

Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card  ($548.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply:  EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1477.34

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 19:48 EDT-0400)

[Kiwiandapple]

Kinda went for a green themed build here. 

Please do tell if you don't want a window and don't care about how the system looks like. Can cut the price down a lot that way. (100-150$) 

 

The pro's: 

• Good storage, 240GB SSD + 2TB HDD. = lots of games. 
• Insane GPU for 1080p and even for 1440p. 
• The looks! Black wired cables and an all green/black theme. 
• Great CPU cooler that should get the CPU to 4,5Ghz without to much trouble (unless very unlucky!)
• 16GB of RAM will be MORE then enough for the next comming years for gaming. You can work with 8GB now, but I personally am hitting my max pretty often nowadays. 

The cons: 

• Not able to SLI with this PSU. 
• A little more expensive because of the looks
• No OS 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($228.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler:  be quiet! Dark Rock 3 113.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte G1.SNIPER Z5S ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($147.98 @ Newegg)
Memory:  Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($80.71 @ Amazon)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  ($479.99 @ Newegg)
Case:  NZXT H440 (Green/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply:  SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1464.61
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 19:44 EDT-0400)

[piggykid1]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard:  MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($133.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($134.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($80.71 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($467.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1512.61

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-01 19:50 EDT-0400)

sorry so late i was doing chores like I haven't done enough already, but anyways awesome build for the price 16gb ram 2tb and 250 gb if ssd 780 twin frozr has fast clocks and keeps cool good build

[MattP123]

Thanks for all the suggestions!

[piggykid1]

Thanks for all the suggestions!

no problem have fun with your new build

[brob]

1. Budget & Location

     My budget is around $1500, a little more is okay... it will just take longer to save up for. I'm in the US so dollars, $$$$$$$$$$

2. Aim

     The pure purpose of this PC is for gaming, maybe a little photo editing in the future.

3. Monitors

     I already have one 1080p monitor, I might get a second, so I can multitask easier. Or I might get a 1440p monitor but that will probably far in the future.

4. Peripherals 

     I have a monitor, like I said, and a Razer Deathadder, but I am thinking about getting a Logitech Performance MX because I want a clean desk but I'm not to sure with acceleration issues... and I can probably convince my mom to buy me a keyboard.

5. Why am I Upgrading?

    I want to join the mustard race. It is the mustard race because consoles need to KETCHUP... ps I have a PS4 and a Xbox 360 

 

Thanks! 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($233.98 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard:  MSI Z87M GAMING Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ NCIX US)

Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Amazon)

Storage:  PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Mac Mall)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.44 @ Amazon)

Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($488.79 @ Amazon)

Case:  Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply:  SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1367.15

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-02 00:21 EDT-0400)