HELP. GAMING PC at 1080p

[Deus Regum]

Hi guys. Im planning to buy myself a new PC. im looking into 1080p gaming at maximum setting @(atleast)60fps for games like bf4 and FarCry 3, Starcraft II and the lot. 

 

Any suggestions for the parts? I need suggestions for the System unit only, No monitors and peripherals. 

 

My budget is around $1,000USD but i could spend at around $1,500USD.

 

P.S. I'd prefer a something compact so i can carry it around. I go from my house to my apartment a lot.

If you think it's better to get a laptop, any recommendations? )

[Archangel1994]

You will not max out every game with 60fps with a 1000-1500$ budget.

[79wjd]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($81.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($118.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.99 @ Micro Center) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card  ($420.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: NZXT H440 (Blue/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case 

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

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($111.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1418.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-04 14:16 EDT-0400

 

I'd either stick with a stock cooler until the Seidon 240m goes on sale for $65 (which is like a weekly event), or just get a Hyper 212, or a Corsair H105 if you don't want to wait. 

 

You will not max out every game with 60fps with a 1000-1500$ budget.

Thats not true.

[WereCat]

You will not max out every game with 60fps with a 1000-1500$ budget.

Not true at all...

[Archangel1994]

A single R9 290X will get 30 fps average in crysis 3 maxed out and since it does not have perfect scaling you will not get 60. Also watch dogs, that game is useless.

[Dude]

You will not max out every game with 60fps with a 1000-1500$ budget.

What have you been smoking? I'd like some.

[Deus Regum]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($81.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($118.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.99 @ Micro Center) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card  ($420.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: NZXT H440 (Blue/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case

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

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($111.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1418.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-04 14:16 EDT-0400

 

I'd either stick with a stock cooler until the Seidon 240m goes on sale for $65 (which is like a weekly event), or just get a Hyper 212, or a Corsair H105 if you don't want to wait. 

 

 

Thats not true.

 

hmm. do i really need the liquid cooler? i dont think im gonna do some overclocking. But i like the suggestion. kinda right up there at the 1500$ mark tho. do you think the r9 280x is a possible alternative? 

[Deus Regum]

You will not max out every game with 60fps with a 1000-1500$ budget.

really? @_@ i didn't say every game.

Just take the games i gave as the basis. plus it's only at 1080p.  

[Guest Kloaked]

A single R9 290X will get 30 fps average in crysis 3 maxed out and since it does not have perfect scaling you will not get 60. Also watch dogs, that game is useless.

 

According to the benchmarks, which are most of the time going through that first level with a lot of rain and other effects going on all at once. That doesn't account for every other level in the game.

[Guest andyysplash]

hmm. do i really need the liquid cooler? i dont think im gonna do some overclocking. But i like the suggestion. kinda right up there at the 1500$ mark tho. do you think the r9 280x is a possible alternative? 

 

I was gonna suggest a non-K processor if you weren't overclocking, but the 4960 is more expensive than the 4960K, and the 4670 is around the same price as the 4690K on pcpartpicker.

 

Honestly, you'd at least want the Hyper 212 Evo just for good temps, but if you don't mind it and can fit it in the budget, grab a closed loop.

[Deus Regum]

I was gonna suggest a non-K processor if you weren't overclocking, but the 4960 is more expensive than the 4960K, and the 4670 is around the same price as the 4690K on pcpartpicker.

 

Honestly, you'd at least want the Hyper 212 Evo just for good temps, but if you don't mind it and can fit it in the budget, grab a closed loop.

Hmm. okay. noted. because i live here in the philippines, the availability of all the awesome computer goodness is very very limited. and prices skyrocket. T_T i just converted my budget from peso to dollar. 

but aside from that, does the R9 280x do the job? oor the 290 is just waaay better.?

[79wjd]

hmm. do i really need the liquid cooler? i dont think im gonna do some overclocking. But i like the suggestion. kinda right up there at the 1500$ mark tho. do you think the r9 280x is a possible alternative? 

Hmm. okay. noted. because i live here in the philippines, the availability of all the awesome computer goodness is very very limited. and prices skyrocket. T_T i just converted my budget from peso to dollar. 

but aside from that, does the R9 280x do the job? oor the 290 is just waaay better.?

the 290 is quite a bit better and will last longer (#future proofing -- don't kill me), especially should you choose to go higher than 1080p.

 

A hyper 212 is perfectly fine, I just don't like big air coolers, and as such I'd prefer (and did) to pick up a Seidon 240m for $60 when its on sale. 

[Deus Regum]

the 290 is quite a bit better and will last longer (#future proofing -- don't kill me), especially should you choose to go higher than 1080p.

 

A hyper 212 is perfectly fine, I just don't like big air coolers, and as such I'd prefer (and did) to pick up a Seidon 240m for $60 when its on sale. 

okaay. nice. last question. Is it possible to have this in a smaller case? cause i checked the size of the h440 and i don't think taking that with me everytime I go home would be wise.

and could you suggest a m-atx motherboard as alternative? 

[Rheinwasser]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($247.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H75 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($107.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($472.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Node 304 (White) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Silverstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($128.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1321.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-04 14:55 EDT-0400

 

http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=438&area=en

get this as well.

[Pugs501]

P.S. I'd prefer a something compact so i can carry it around. I go from my house to my apartment a lot.

If you think it's better to get a laptop, any recommendations? )

Uh guys, I think we should be looking for a laptop for him.

[Deus Regum]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($247.98 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H75 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus H97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($107.24 @ Amazon)

Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($74.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($118.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($472.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Fractal Design Node 304 (White) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Silverstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($128.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1321.14

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-04 14:55 EDT-0400

 

http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=438&area=en

get this as well.

Nice. but what's you reasoning for the server CPU? i'm just curious.

[Pugs501]

Nice. but what's you reasoning for the server CPU? i'm just curious.

Because he'll become SERVER-MAN

[Deus Regum]

Because he'll become SERVER-MAN

loool. . 

 

talking about laptops, do you have something in mind? tho this time i wont expect max settings @60fps. just something that'd fit my budget would be great? 

[Deus Regum]

I'm just trying to weight everything out plus its availability here in my country. sorry for so many questions

[79wjd]

okaay. nice. last question. Is it possible to have this in a smaller case? cause i checked the size of the h440 and i don't think taking that with me everytime I go home would be wise.

and could you suggest a m-atx motherboard as alternative?

Uh guys, I think we should be looking for a laptop for him.

Because he'll become SERVER-MAN

loool. . 

 

talking about laptops, do you have something in mind? tho this time i wont expect max settings @60fps. just something that'd fit my budget would be great?

Don't get a laptop. You'll be seriously disappointed with the performance. 

 

As for a smaller case...there are a couple of options. mATX isn't great for XFIRE/SLI anyway, and thats one of the few things that mATX has over mITX. 

 

So, i'd look at the Fractal Design Node 304, its a very compact mITX case. And you can pair it with pretty much any Z97 mITX board you'd want. 

 

Something like this: 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($31.87 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97I AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($138.99 @ Mac Mall) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($81.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($118.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.99 @ Micro Center) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card  ($420.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

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

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($111.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1469.77

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-04 15:24 EDT-0400

 

Now, you can also downgrade to a cheaper PSU...like a 550w~, which would be like $50~ USD. But, there is still some merit to getting a 750w psu--and that is, in the future you can reuse it should you decide to SLI/XFIRE in a future build. There are also cheaper keyboards if you wanted to keep the cost down. And finally, you can get a copy of windows 8.1 from G2a.com for $29 USD. These are supposedly MSDN keys, which expire in 1-2 years--but windows 9 is rumored to be coming out shortly anyway....so it still might be worthwhile to just pick up a temporary copy of windows 8.1. One final thing, mITX does hold a bit of a price premium, as such you can opt for a mATX setup--which is still quite portable for a bit less--something like the Cooler Master N200 is a pretty good mATX case and is only $50~ USD. So a mATX board+mATX case could save you about $70 USD. 

[Renegron]

A single R9 290X will get 30 fps average in crysis 3 maxed out and since it does not have perfect scaling you will not get 60. Also watch dogs, that game is useless.

 

i think that's why you cant, never go amd

[Archangel1994]

i think that's why you cant, never go amd

That's just stupid fanboyism. A 780 Ti can't do it either lol. Also averages around 34

[Rheinwasser]

Nice. but what's you reasoning for the server CPU? i'm just curious.

it is cheaper and he wont be overclocking in this small form factor build anyways.

 

Because he'll become SERVER-MAN

I AM SERVER-MAN MUHAHA 

 

Don't get a laptop. You'll be seriously disappointed with the performance. 

 

As for a smaller case...there are a couple of options. mATX isn't great for XFIRE/SLI anyway, and thats one of the few things that mATX has over mITX. 

 

So, i'd look at the Fractal Design Node 304, its a very compact mITX case. And you can pair it with pretty much any Z97 mITX board you'd want. 

 

Something like this: 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($31.87 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97I AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($138.99 @ Mac Mall) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($81.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($118.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.99 @ Micro Center) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card  ($420.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

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

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($111.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1469.77

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-04 15:24 EDT-0400

 

Now, you can also downgrade to a cheaper PSU...like a 550w~, which would be like $50~ USD. But, there is still some merit to getting a 750w psu--and that is, in the future you can reuse it should you decide to SLI/XFIRE in a future build. There are also cheaper keyboards if you wanted to keep the cost down. And finally, you can get a copy of windows 8.1 from G2a.com for $29 USD. These are supposedly MSDN keys, which expire in 1-2 years--but windows 9 is rumored to be coming out shortly anyway....so it still might be worthwhile to just pick up a temporary copy of windows 8.1. One final thing, mITX does hold a bit of a price premium, as such you can opt for a mATX setup--which is still quite portable for a bit less--something like the Cooler Master N200 is a pretty good mATX case and is only $50~ USD. So a mATX board+mATX case could save you about $70 USD. 

agreed on laptop.

i think sli on matx is great, but he wont need it.

 

sorry dude, your build won't work.

the cooler is too tall.

the gpu is to thick.

the psu is too long.

and he doesn't need peripherals.

[79wjd]

sorry dude, your build won't work.

the cooler is too tall.

the gpu is to thick.

the psu is too long.

and he doesn't need peripherals.

Hows the cooler too tall? It supports up to 165mm, the hyper 212 is only 160. 

The Tri-X should still be able to fit. 

And I didn't check PSU compatibility..so theres that. 

[Rheinwasser]

Hows the cooler too tall? It supports up to 165mm, the hyper 212 is only 160. 

The Tri-X should still be able to fit. 

And I didn't check PSU compatibility..so theres that. 

sorry, i for some reason thought that it was 170mm. sorry.

but the tri-x is 2 1/2 slots and that wont fit. besides from that he would want a blower type cooler in that system.