Under $1900 complete value build

[J_DeMan]

This is what I currently have:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ NCIX) 

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($89.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ NCIX) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($319.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ NCIX) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($107.99 @ NCIX) 

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($299.99 @ NCIX) 

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX) 

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($74.99 @ NCIX) 

Other: G440 mouse pad ($29.99)

Other: Turtle Beach Earforce PX21 (Purchased)

Total: $1622.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-24 18:09 EDT-0400

 

1. Budget & Location

I have a budget of $1900 CAD However, I am looking to undershoot if the value is better. Currently I am planning to buy from NCIX but, I will take whatever gives me the best value.

2. Aim

My aim is to create a complete gaming PC. I spend lots of time playing CS:GO but, I plan to get into newer games such as BF4, Farcry 3, borderlands 2, ect.

3. Monitors

I plan on running one 1080p monitor at high frame rates for CS:GO but, I am inexperienced in the high performance gaming field and I'm open to different monitor configurations. I am also interested in G-Sync if my budget allows it.

4. Peripherals

I need to buy peripherals for this build. I need pretty much everything except a desk, chair and a headset. Please tell be if I've forgotten something.

5. Why am I upgrading?

Because I am currently gaming on a laptop that was never meant for the purpose.

[Thebman712]

Add some ram just for the future and change your 770 to a 290 for the best value or a 280x, which is cheaper and better than a 770.

Also you will want a ssd

[Guest]

A faster gpu will be beneficial with a 144Hz monitor. 

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr929oc4gd

 

If you up the psu to 850W you can add a 2nd card in the future. If you only plan on a single gpu then you could drop down to a 550W.

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20850xr

 

I would also suggest that you fit an SSD into the build. Things will load much faster from an SSD over a normal HDD. Something like the Crucial MX100 256GB would be a good choice.

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct256mx100ssd1

 

 

Everything else looks fine.

[Boogieman_WD]

Hi @J_DeMan. I'd have to agree with @lee32uk and @Thebman712 on the SSD. You won't regret buying one especially for your OS. As for the HDD, although the WD Blue is a nice 7200RPM drive, its main purpose is general usage. If you want to squeeze more from your HDD for better gaming experience, I'd recommend that you take a look at the WD Black drive. It is designed specifically for gaming thus you can rely on its high performance. The drive has a lot of features which enhance your gaming experience and you can play and record you gameplay at the same time without having to worry about frame skipping at 1080p. You can take a closer look at the WD Black drive here: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=790

Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
Cheers,
Boogieman_WD

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do you have a screen

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/k6dQK8 hows this ？