$1200 Gaming Rig

[Valence]

Hey Guys, this is my first post on the forums so hopefully this will be a good experience! 

This is my first gaming build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TripleHelix/saved/kCrD4D

I didn't really know much about how to do this so I just threw some stuff together and that is what I go (it ran much better than it seems like it might).

 

I want to be able to push 3, 1080p monitors and possibly recycle some parts if I can from the old rig. If I can't its nbd but it would be nice.

I am going to use this PC to do audio editing (I won't need a sound card), programing (PHP,Cpp,HTML, etcetc), and gaming. I'll be playing games like BF4, TF2, Dota2, and what ever games come out that peak my interest.

 

I'd love to hear what you guys think I should build! I'll post pics when I'm done! Thanks!

[CoolBeans]

You could use the HDD out of your old build

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($98.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($76.50 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.29 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.91 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($389.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $1181.63

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-01 11:38 EDT-0400

[Valence]

 

You could use the HDD out of your old build

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($98.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($76.50 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.29 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.91 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($389.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $1181.63

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-01 11:38 EDT-0400

 

Do you think I could do 4k setup with this gear?

[CoolBeans]

Do you think I could do 4k setup with this gear?

 

It won't run games very well, but if you add a second 290 and up the PSU then yes

[Valence]

It won't run games very well, but if you add a second 290 and up the PSU then yes

Cool thanks!

[Valence]

It won't run games very well, but if you add a second 290 and up the PSU then yes

Do you think that if I wanted just one 4k monitor what sort of graphics card would I want?

I've also decided to spend more money

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TripleHelix/saved/dHkgXL

[CoolBeans]

Do you think that if I wanted just one 4k monitor what sort of graphics card would I want?

I've also decided to spend more money

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TripleHelix/saved/dHkgXL

 

Sorry for late response, the only thing I would change is the PSU to http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20850v1

[Guest]

Do you think that if I wanted just one 4k monitor what sort of graphics card would I want?

I've also decided to spend more money

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TripleHelix/saved/dHkgXL

I would give 4K a miss at the minute. You would be better waiting for technology to catch up. I would suggest a 27" 1440P Monitor build.

 

http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/07/29/gaming-in-4k-the-future-is-now-if-you-give-up-60-frames-per-second/