Need help choosing parts

[dev893]

Ok so I had a build in mind but I'm not sure any more. I know  I wanna go with the i5-4690k and the ASrock Z97 Extreme 3 motherboard other than that I don't know any more. I want to build the PC for sub 1,000 USD and I want a case that will allow me to do a custom water cooling loop. the PC will be for gaming I also want the color scheme to be black and blue

[the ginger gamer]

Custom water cooling with specs like that under $1000, i would doubt it. Also typically a custom loop is very difficult and usually only for experience builders, which no offence but if you need help selecting parts i would probably reconsider not doing a custom liquid cooling. Good luch!

[79wjd]

I would honestly rethink the whole custom loop thing as it's VERY expensive and gives very little return -- you really shouldnt even consider a custom loop until you've already maxed out your build (SLI 980s + 4790k).

 

If you don't need an os: 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.88 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($53.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($329.95 @ B&H) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.75 @ Directron) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $962.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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[dev893]

Custom water cooling with specs like that under $1000, i would doubt it. Also typically a custom loop is very difficult and usually only for experience builders, which no offence but if you need help selecting parts i would probably reconsider not doing a custom liquid cooling. Good luch!

 

 

 

I would honestly rethink the whole custom loop thing as it's VERY expensive and gives very little return -- you really shouldnt even consider a custom loop until you've already maxed out your build (SLI 980s + 4790k).

 

If you don't need an os: 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.88 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($53.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($329.95 @ B&H) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.75 @ Directron) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $962.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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the water cooler will come later down the line I already have a decent cooler (coolermaster hyper T4)

[the ginger gamer]

the water cooler will come later down the line I already have a decent cooler (coolermaster hyper T4)

Alright never mind then, good luck though becuase i hard they are tough, i am gonna do one for my next build in about 1-2 years.

[Lotus]

How stretchable is your budget? Because with just $20 over you can do this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($30.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($120.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 290 4GB IceQ X² Video Card  ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1021.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-15 21:52 EST-0500

 

Which fits all of your needs. The GPU isn't ideal, but it's the best you can do near your price range and with these kinds of components. If it were me, I'd go without the SSD (or just 120GB) and downgrade the case to get a GTX 970.

[dev893]

 

I would honestly rethink the whole custom loop thing as it's VERY expensive and gives very little return -- you really shouldnt even consider a custom loop until you've already maxed out your build (SLI 980s + 4790k).

 

If you don't need an os: 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.88 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($53.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($329.95 @ B&H) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.75 @ Directron) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $962.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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That looks like a nice build I added a little to it what do you think about this? PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.88 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($72.97 @ OutletPC)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($342.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($76.18 @ Newegg)

Total: $970.86

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-15 21:56 EST-0500

[79wjd]

That looks like a nice build I added a little to it what do you think about this? PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.88 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($72.97 @ OutletPC)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($342.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($76.18 @ Newegg)

Total: $970.86

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-15 21:56 EST-0500

• I personally would go for the MSI board as MSI is a step above AsRock and looks better imo. 
• Theres no point in paying more for an ssd with similar performance. In all honesty, even a very high end ssd isn't noticeably faster than a more moderate one. 
• Theres no point in spending more for "faster" ram as, again, you won't notice any difference -- now if you're doing it for looks, then thats another story. 
• If you're seriously going to go with a custom loop, then I would go with EVGA instead as it's cheaper, performs virtually the same, and has a better warranty/support. If you're not going to go with a custom loop, then a Gigabyte G1 Gaming 970 > Gigabyte Windforce 3x 970 > MSI TF > EVGA ACX/Asus Strix.
• S340 is a FAR nicer case, the 431 is pretty junky. If you really want to go with a more budget case, then a Source 210 (source 210 elite if you care about front usb 3.0 ports) would be your best bet. 
• The psu I suggested is better as it will allow you to go SLI, if you have no intention of going SLI (which you should do before doing a custom loop), then you could save even more and just get an EVGA B1 500w psu.