New build

[HashtagMilk]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.99 @ Mwave)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($355.91 @ Newegg)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ B&H)

Other: Windows 8.1 ($23.63)

Total: $1336.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-05 00:54 EDT-0400

How is it? I'll primarily be using it for gaming. If you do have changes, please explain why it would be better.

[Enderman]

Looks perfect

[MattP123]

Please, change you profile pic. Looks good, but you can get Windows 8.1 from G2A for ~$20 

[HashtagMilk]

Please, change you profile pic. Looks good, but you can get Windows 8.1 from G2A for ~$20

I don't have an installation disc.

[rambi36]

Lookin good m8!

[MattP123]

I don't have an installation disc.

Dude, you need to change you profile pic and you don't need a disk. 

[Gix7Fifty]

I would recommend a better cpu cooler like an Noctua NH D-14/D-15 to get better thermal control on overclocking, provided you case can support tall cpu coolers.

[HashtagMilk]

Dude, you need to change you profile pic and you don't need a disk.

How will I install without an installation disc?

I would recommend a better cpu cooler like an Noctua NH D-14/D-15 to get better thermal control on overclocking, provided you case can support tall cpu coolers.

If I was gonna spend that much on a CPU cooler, I would just buy a liquid cooler.

[MattP123]

How will I install without an installation disc?

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Edited October 5, 2014 by alpenwasser
removed off-topic remark

[Gix7Fifty]

If I was gonna spend that much on a CPU cooler, I would just buy a liquid cooler.

Eww pump noise, and more than likely loud fans.