New Gaming Rig

[Esbjorn]

Hi there,

 

I would like to build a new computer but have been a bit out of the loop with newer technology and what all is out there.  I last built my computer 5 years ago, so it is probably time to upgrade. 

 

1. Budget & Location
I'm not really sure what I want to spend yet.  I am thinking of around $1500 US (this is flexible) for the actual PC and I will figure out which monitor/peripherals I want to go with (suggestions welcome).

2. Aim
My main goal is gaming.  I would like to play Skyrim, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Witcher 3, etc. and the occasional FPS game on high settings if possible.  Also, I plan to watch movies and have the PC as my entertainment center.  But gaming will be the big thing.  No video editing or streaming.  On a side note, aesthetics would be a bonus!

3. Monitors
I would like to try running a single 27" 1440p (or two down the road).  I'm still learning/researching about monitors and trying to get an idea what is better for what I'm trying to do.  I have been looking at the QNIX 2710.  Honestly, I haven't seen new monitors in action.  This isn't factored into the price.

4. Peripherals
I will be buying a new keyboard/mouse.  But these are not really factored into the price.  The OS will be Windows 8

5. Why are you upgrading?
I want to get back into PC gaming and my current PC can't handle new games.  I'm looking for kind of a do-it-all PC that I won't have to worry about for a while.

 

 

I'm really just trying to get a feel for what I can get.  Like I said, it has been a while since I've looked into building a PC and I'm a bit out of the loop.  I also haven't played many games recently but trying to get back into gaming.  This is going to completely replace my current rig (pc, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.) so I'm starting fresh.  Also would like to have something I can upgrade as time goes along.

 

Please let me know if more information is needed, thanks!

[GarnetDevil]

The tower is 1200$, peripherals including monitor, os, keyboard + mouse are the rest

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($208.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($59.90 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Adorama) 

Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.65 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($354.98 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($90.26 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Acer K272HULbmiidp 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($349.99 @ Micro Center) 

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

Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M95 Wired Laser Mouse  ($64.97 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1741.67

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-04 07:56 EST-0500

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($208.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($59.90 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER Z97 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 

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

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.89 @ Directron) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($354.98 @ NCIX US) 

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

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($90.26 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($434.99 @ NCIX US) 

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.95 @ NCIX US) 

Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse  ($52.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1908.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-04 08:06 EST-0500

[wreckem1214]

Both aforementioned builds are solid, and you'll see a trend with some of the hardware at this price point. I went with a micro-ATX build. I included the monitor (which is THE monitor for the price). Also, even though the build is a smaller form factor, you could still easily add another gtx 970 for sli down the road. All of the builds mentioned in this thread are very flexible/expandable.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($208.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($58.99 @ Directron) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($80.98 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($72.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.00 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Fractal Design Define Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($110.43 @ TigerDirect) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($434.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1670.31

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-04 13:25 EST-0500