Do me a solid?

MinotaurGrumps · November 13, 2014

I know a lot about Computers, (The average intelligence of an LTT user)

But, I have one vice... I suck at builds, and whenever I am in PCPartPicker I tend to go overkill.

I want a build that can ultra 1200p at 60fps. I would like it to run quiet and cool, and the lowest price tag possible for that performance. I have no biases to any company, so as long as the parts are reputable by all means use them.

Thanks so much!

EDIT: I can over clock, and would like the system to be able to run ultra for about 2-3 years before I need to use high settings.

Tedster · November 13, 2014

Is 1200p 1920x1200 to you?

I don't know...GTX 970, i5 4690k?

What's your budget?

Tell us that and we can build you something.

JoaoPRSousa · November 13, 2014

Uses, budget and location.

What's a GPU? · November 13, 2014

Something along these lines maybe? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/b6CKkL

SimpleG · November 13, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.29 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($121.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: A-Data Premier SP610 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $994.19

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-13 13:29 EST-0500

MinotaurGrumps · November 13, 2014

Is 1200p 1920x1200 to you?

I don't know...GTX 970, i5 4690k?

What's your budget?

Tell us that and we can build you something.

Yes it is 1920x1200

I guess no more than 1400$ USD

But lower the better.

MinotaurGrumps · November 13, 2014

Uses, budget and location.

Gaming, general use, Adobe Photoshop. Less than or equal to 1400 (less than preferred), North eastern US.

JoaoPRSousa · November 13, 2014

Gaming, general use, Adobe Photoshop. Less than or equal to 1400 (less than preferred), North eastern US.

Do you need peripherals?

MinotaurGrumps · November 13, 2014

Something along these lines maybe? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/b6CKkL

Is there a reason to use the 290x over a 970?

The 970 seems to be all end all in that price range these days.

MinotaurGrumps · November 13, 2014

No you need peripherials?

No, my friend just got a new corsair mechanical keyboard offered to give me his old Logitech one.

And the mouse too.

Still have A40s from console days.

SimpleG · November 13, 2014

-snip-

throw in a kraken x61 to my build an you will be a baller. And a better 970 you'll be even more ballin'! Aaaand 760T!

MinotaurGrumps · November 13, 2014

throw in a kraken x61 to my build an you will be a baller. And a better 970 you'll be even more ballin'! Aaaand 760T!

Should I use the x61 or the 240m? The 240 is 10$ cheaper.

brob · November 13, 2014

The ssd is larger than needed. One could get by with 120GB. But the added cost is not that much and the extra space makes storage management a touch easier.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.29 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.68 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($342.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1300 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1010.90
Prices ined by PCPartPicker 2014-11-13 13:56 EST-0500