Budget PC Build (1500$)

[Peauno123]

Hey guys! I am a first time pc builder and have no idea what i'm doing! Haha. So some information on what i do so you guys can help me with my build. I've recently been getting into pc gaming and am finally going all out and making the switch form console gaming. games i like to play Borderlands, Skyrim, Assassins Creed, Garry's Mod, and many more. i don't need a New Hard Drive, or SSD i have them from my old pc but every other component i am looking to upgrade. This is the build that i have been putting together but want some opinions before i get into it ( http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DHZbyc ) if you guys have any comments or opinions about this build feel free to tell me! Thank you so much for the help in advance!

[Geekazoid]

Hey guys! I am a first time pc builder and have no idea what i'm doing! Haha. So some information on what i do so you guys can help me with my build. I've recently been getting into pc gaming and am finally going all out and making the switch form console gaming. games i like to play Borderlands, Skyrim, Assassins Creed, Garry's Mod, and many more. i don't need a New Hard Drive, or SSD i have them from my old pc but every other component i am looking to upgrade. This is the build that i have been putting together but want some opinions before i get into it ( http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DHZbyc ) if you guys have any comments or opinions about this build feel free to tell me! Thank you so much for the help in advance!

Let's list that build config of yours so that everyone can easily see it.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DHZbyc

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DHZbyc/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Antec KUHLER H2O 1250 98.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($102.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($156.99 @ NCIX US)

Memory: AMD RG2133 Gamer Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($194.76 @ Mwave)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($219.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: Antec 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($160.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $1355.69

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 03:56 EDT-0400

Any particular reason that you're going with an AMD CPU?

[Indus Monk]

i don't see anything wrong with the build except the AMD cpu.......get a core i5 or i7 instead

[SpyRosL]

Peauno123

You need to go intel on CPU,particularly an i5 4690k with a Z97 motherboard (pick a motherboard that you like)

 

You also spend a lot money on the power supply. Maybe you can take a look at this one

Also,you can save more money and get 8GB of ram if you are only gaming. I think you should get a 980 with the same price

 

Yes,you can! http://pcpartpicker.com/p/883Yf7

[Peauno123]

Let's list that build config of yours so that everyone can easily see it.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DHZbyc

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DHZbyc/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Antec KUHLER H2O 1250 98.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($102.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($156.99 @ NCIX US)

Memory: AMD RG2133 Gamer Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($194.76 @ Mwave)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($219.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: Antec 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($160.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $1355.69

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 03:56 EDT-0400

Any particular reason that you're going with an AMD CPU?

 

No reason in particular to be honest. Im not really good with a lot of PC components and had assumed that a 8 Core Processor was better then a 4 Core.  Also it seems so much cheaper. but if their is a better Intel Cpu that i can still get in for around 1500 for the whole build then im all for it. Also i'm not very good with telling what CPU's are compatible with what processors so if you could help me out with that i would be more then happy.. thank you

[Peauno123]

Peauno123

You need to go intel on CPU,particularly an i5 4690k with a Z97 motherboard (pick a motherboard that you like)

 

You also spend a lot money on the power supply. Maybe you can take a look at this one

Also,you can save more money and get 8GB of ram if you are only gaming. I think you should get a 980 with the same price

 

Yes,you can! http://pcpartpicker.com/p/883Yf7

 

Ill try that out thank you! if i can fit the 980 into my build for the price or a tiny bit over i definatly will!

[SpyRosL]

Ill try that out thank you! if i can fit the 980 into my build for the price or a tiny bit over i definatly will!

It's already in buddy! Look at my last line with the link. Enjoy it

[Indus Monk]

No reason in particular to be honest. Im not really good with a lot of PC components and had assumed that a 8 Core Processor was better then a 4 Core.  Also it seems so much cheaper. but if their is a better Intel Cpu that i can still get in for around 1500 for the whole build then im all for it. Also i'm not very good with telling what CPU's are compatible with what processors so if you could help me out with that i would be more then happy.. thank you

read this thread amigo:

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/195087-interesting-observation/

[AlwaysFSX]

Ooooh, nooo...

 

This instead:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($86.26 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($123.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case  ($107.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1387.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 04:23 EDT-0400

[Peauno123]

It's already in buddy! Look at my last line with the link. Enjoy it

haha my bad i see it lol. but if you look at the bottom of the page it says compatibility error with the ram can you explain to me what that means?

[Peauno123]

Ooooh, nooo...

 

This instead:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

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

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($86.26 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($123.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($74.70 @ Newegg)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case  ($107.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1387.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 04:23 EDT-0400

Should i get 2 970's or a 980?

[SpyRosL]

haha my bad i see it lol. but if you look at the bottom of the page it says compatibility error with the ram can you explain to me what that means?

Um,you can just ignore it.Nothing to worry about.

If you are running a single 1080p or less,980 is waaaaay more than enough. Anything more than that,you can consider SLI 970s since you can afford it.

[Peauno123]

Um,you can just ignore it.Nothing to worry about.

If you are running a single 1080p or less,980 is waaaaay more than enough. Anything more than that,you can consider SLI 970s since you can afford it.

I only game on one monitor at 1080p so that should be fine. but in the future who knows maybe dual 980's lol

[AlwaysFSX]

Should i get 2 970's or a 980?

2 970s, they perform about 180% better than a 980.