Decision Switch! going for gaming rig(suggestions please)

[exkingb12]

Well, now that I magically have a laptop for college, I really want to spend my 1500$  for a decent gaming rig. They only other thing I have is a keyboard and mouse; everything else I lack. If possible can you guys suggest a build around a gtx770. Thanks for any help.

[joelthezombie15]

Are you using it for anything other than gaming?

[exkingb12]

Are you using it for anything other than gaming?

Nope, not really.

[extremescouter]

I would suggest checking out this build guide:

 

[joelthezombie15]

I would suggest checking out this build guide:

 

You beat me to the punch.

[exkingb12]

I've suscribed to linus and watched nearly all of his videos. As cool as the build is, I don't want a 660 at all.  I might just get prebuilt as it would be easier to deal with in terms of attaining.

[extremescouter]

I've suscribed to linus and watched nearly all of his videos. As cool as the build is, I don't want a 660 at all.  I might just get prebuilt as it would be easier to deal with in terms of attaining.

 

I would suggest going ahead and building your own. You will have much better upgradability, and will enjoy putting the time in to make your own. You will learn a lot about computers, and have fun doing it. Build your system around an i5 4670k and the GTX 770 that you want. Case is your personal preference, but maybe a Fractal Design Define r4. Go with a high quality 550w or so PSU, such as the Seasonic G Series 550W power supply. Motherboard is also personal preference in terms of the look and functions that you need it to do. 

[ShadowRaven]

What motherboard are you thinking of getting are you going air cooling or water cooling

[WoodenMarker]

Here you go: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1aICd

 

The optical drive is totally optional.

[tk421]

Here you go: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1aICd

 

The optical drive is totally optional.

 

That's an excellent build.  Don't know if I care for the aesthetics or not but going Patriotic is never a bad thing...  ^_^

 

Linus' build is great but the whole point of building is to suit your tastes and needs.  Need more than a 660?  go with WoodenMarker's build.  Only want aesthetics (like I sometimes do...  :blush: ), go with something else.  It's all up to you!