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How's this look? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZkvZ99

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First of all, a huge "Thank you!" to anyone who replies here.  This will be my first build, and I'm feeling a *little* overwhelmed with all the options.  Looking for advice on how to get the best bang for my buck!

 

 

1. Budget & Location
California, USA
$1500

2. Aim

I'll be using this computer for current and future-generation gaming, preferably at max or very good quality settings.

3. Monitors
I'd like to run two monitors.  One for gaming on, the other to have other content (video, web) up at the same time.  I assume that this budget is far below (like, 30% of) what's necessary for a 4k rig, so something that could support 1440p for at least the main monitor would be ideal.  Suggestions on monitors welcome, and I'd like if they can be included in the budget.

4. Peripherals
No OS or peripherals needed.

5. Why are you upgrading?
I have an Alienware PC from a few years ago and it's starting to struggle with some games.  Tends to run hot and noisy too!  So upgrading now and selling this one off.  Building from components because that gives more money to work with on component quality.  Wish I'd done it before, but I didn't know enough then (and still might not now.  eep.)

Thanks again in advance!

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just wanna confirm

 

does the 1.5k budget includes monitor cost?

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Here.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($175.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($86.38 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($599.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1456.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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just wanna confirm

 

does the 1.5k budget includes monitor cost?

I can go over by a little if the rig wouldn't run the monitor with the cost included.

I'd like to stick near 1500 for everything, though, if possible.

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I can go over by a little if the rig wouldn't run the monitor with the cost included.

I'd like to stick near 1500 for everything, though, if possible.

It's a bit of a trade off because if you want two monitors included in the price you'll be getting a cheaper graphics card which may not be able to push two monitors.

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I can go over by a little if the rig wouldn't run the monitor with the cost included.

I'd like to stick near 1500 for everything, though, if possible.

well i can only put a nice 1440P monitor into your budget

 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($123.98 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.99 @ Best Buy) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($356.00 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($476.99 @ B&H) 
Total: $1587.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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It's a bit of a trade off because if you want two monitors included in the price you'll be getting a cheaper graphics card which may not be able to push two monitors.

Ok, then what would cover them both?

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Ok, then what would cover them both?

I'm thinking :P

 

This is harder than it looks...

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I'm thinking :P

 

This is harder than it looks...

Haha, thanks.  I'm pretty new to this, so open to moving price around if I need to. :)

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Best I could do, considering budget. If you wanted 2 1440p monitors, you would be looking at approximately 2 grand.

 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($86.38 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($372.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($85.87 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($476.99 @ B&H) 
Total: $1638.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Why would you get him an art specific monitor for gaming?

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Haha, thanks.  I'm pretty new to this, so open to moving price around if I need to. :)

 

see my build

 

and see how much you can get for your Ailenware PC

 

might just be right for a monitor

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Best I could do, considering budget. If you wanted 2 1440p monitors, you would be looking at approximately 2 grand.

 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($86.38 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($372.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($85.87 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($476.99 @ B&H) 
Total: $1638.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Thanks!

Second monitor doesn't need to be 1440 since I'll mostly be doing side-tasks on it.

This looks good to me.

Question, though: What's the difference (other than price) between the Mobo you have here and the one which Dragoon posted above?

 

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Why would you get him an art specific monitor for gaming?

PB is a IPS monitor

 

the PA is the ProArt series which is made for Photoshop uses

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Thanks!

Second monitor doesn't need to be 1440 since I'll mostly be doing side-tasks on it.

This looks good to me.

Question, though: What's the difference (other than price) between the Mobo you have here and the one which Dragoon posted above?

 

gaming 5 is the gaming series of the MSI range

 

comes with gaming audio and a red/black theme for the board

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How's this look? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZkvZ99

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Guys quit recommending pre calibrated IPS monitors for a gaming setup...

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PB is a IPS monitor

 

the PA is the ProArt series which is made for Photoshop uses

It's really expensive for a 144op though...

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Why would you get him an art specific monitor for gaming?

 

It had the best reviews on PCPartPicker. And it's fast enough for gaming anyway.

 

PB is a IPS monitor

 

the PA is the ProArt series which is made for Photoshop uses

 

I guess that then.

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It's really expensive for a 144op though...

well he can pick this

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crossover-monitor-27qdledblade

 

but many will rave about the PB278Q

 

PB is not pre calibrated

 

only the PA is and the PA is more expensive as it has a bigger color depth

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Looks good, but would it be possible to downsize the HDD to put a little more toward the GPU?

The next step up would be to add another 290 for cf. That's quite a bit more than just downsizing the hdd.

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The next upgrade up would be to add another 290 for cf. That's quite a bit more than just downsizing the hdd.

Ok, wasn't sure whether the 290 was currently capable of upgrade (to 300 presumably) or if it'd have to be CF.

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1440p is pretty pricey..

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card  ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1427.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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indeed but it nice to have a 1440P as the main and a 1080P for map reading in BF4

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