Advice requested for gaming pc

[TidalWave]

Hey all,

 

Currently I have a 5 year old gaming rig and it's starting to fall to pieces...

So time for something new and I can really use some tips & advice.

 

My budget is $1000 and I would like to run most games in 1080p on high/ultra settings with decent frame rate.

Within a year or so, I hope to expand, overclock (maybe even watercooling) and improve where needed.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

TidalWave

 

This is my current pick:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($222.75 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (Purchased For $104.99) 

Storage: Western Digital RE3 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case  ($86.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: NZXT HALE82 V2 700W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($34.29 @ Amazon) 

Total: $953.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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[zlolslavez]

not purchased total (without MIR) is around 900, if you want to you could upgrade to a 280x or evena  290.

[niofalpha]

Need Windows?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BWpXpg

If not windows (Accidentaly deleted the SSD you had in the OP. +~100

[TidalWave]

I already have a copy of windows. Thanks for the advice, I'll take a look at the list

[Vek1313]

Change the PSU to EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650w 80+ gold just because it is more efficient, lower wattage which you don't need 700 watts since about 300 won't be used, and cheaper.

[thekeemo]

I already have a copy of windows. Thanks for the advice, I'll take a look at the list

i would custom make you one but I gotta go check out the one in my guide (PS make the 970 a 290x)

[Guest]

Change the PSU to EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650w 80+ gold just because it is more efficient, lower wattage which you don't need 700 watts since about 300 won't be used, and cheaper.

The EVGA NEX isn't much better than the NZXT in the spec.

[Guest]

I would suggest this EVGA B2 unit. It is a bit overkill wattage wise, but it is only $59.99 after rebate. It is a SuperFlower made unit based on the Golden Green.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

 

Review - http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=393

[TidalWave]

Thank you all for the advise and links.

 

From what I can tell, most of you don't switch the CPU & Motherboard, that's a good thing.

You all suggest 8 GB instead of 16 GB, I'm assuming this is because 8 GB is currently the sweet spot and since upgrading memory is a always an options, so I'll follow that advise

The suggestions for a cheaper case are appreciated but I am going to stick with the case since it has a longer life time and more upgrade options.

The EVGA's PSU is indeed very interesting, I am going to look into this.

And as last: The GPU. Spend the remaining budget on the GPU is what I read out of your suggestion, so I'll follow that advise.

[Fgtfv567]

If you like small PCs, watercooling, hate optical drives, and have an extra 56 bucks, boy do I have the perfect system for you!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($222.75 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($114.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($321.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

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

Total: $1056.53

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-16 01:19 EDT-0400

[Guest]

 

If you like small PCs, watercooling, hate optical drives, and have an extra 56 bucks, boy do I have the perfect system for you!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($222.75 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($114.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($321.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

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

Total: $1056.53

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-16 01:19 EDT-0400

 

Corsair CX isn't that good.

 

Also the 850 Evo is cheaper and newer.

[TidalWave]

Small builds are very nice but they are very limited.

If I wanted to put an extra GPU in or change the standard cooling to custom loop water cooling, then I have quite the challenge.

I'll stick to a big case, thank you.