$1500 pc build recommendations please

[ksiolajidebt]

hi im about to build a new computer and was trying to come up with a build. i looked at linus builds but they are all REALLY old...

so can any of you help me to make a list that would look beautiful (like a color theme) and would perform well? exclude the case and peripherals cost. help will be appreciated!

[PokémonTrainerFour]

$1500 USD or AUD?

 

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[PokémonTrainerFour]

If you happen to be American

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Vapor-X Video Card  ($579.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1444.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-04 08:55 EDT-0400

[Darth Blender]

hi im about to build a new computer and was trying to come up with a build. i looked at linus builds but they are all REALLY old...

so can any of you help me to make a list that would look beautiful (like a color theme) and would perform well? exclude the case and peripherals cost. help will be appreciated!   

#1 Intel vs AMD

#2 Nvidia vs AMD

[Darth Blender]

Check this old post out

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/98176-you-can-build-a-better-gaming-pc-for-1500-than-you-may-think-best-1500-gaming-pc-january-2014-parts-list/

[ksiolajidebt]

If you happen to be American

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($159.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Amazon)

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

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Vapor-X Video Card  ($579.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1444.84

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-04 08:55 EDT-0400

is there a possible way of changing the graphics card into a nvidia card? personally dont like radeon cards

[PokémonTrainerFour]

Check this old post out

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/98176-you-can-build-a-better-gaming-pc-for-1500-than-you-may-think-best-1500-gaming-pc-january-2014-parts-list/

Why would you get a 4770K and a 770?

You can get a 4690K and a 290X for the same budget, far better for gaming.

[ksiolajidebt]

Check this old post out

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/98176-you-can-build-a-better-gaming-pc-for-1500-than-you-may-think-best-1500-gaming-pc-january-2014-parts-list/

it just doesnt look good at all lol

[rambi36]

Here is a build with a 780 and it's under your budget so you can use the remaining money for other stuff

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

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

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 113.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.00 @ Amazon) 

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

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

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

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($459.99 @ Amazon) 

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

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1258.34

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-04 09:11 EDT-0400

[PokémonTrainerFour]

is there a possible way of changing the graphics card into a nvidia card? personally dont like radeon cards

Here's some benches:

 

But, if you do want to go Nvidia, just switch the 290X to this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-06gp43787kr

Please make an informed decision, whichever side you go.

[Nakoron]

That vapor X is amazing - no idea why you would rather have a 780 over it! 
780ti sure, but that won't fit your budget.

[ksiolajidebt]

kk thanks for all your reply! i think ill go with the list that pokemon trainer gave me, and use the power supply of the list that elsa gave me.

[Guest]

kk thanks for all your reply! i think ill go with the list that pokemon trainer gave me, and use the power supply of the list that elsa gave me.

Don't go for the EVGA NEX psu. Have you ordered anything yet ? I would suggest the 290 vapor-x over the 290x version. The performance difference isn't worth the price increase.