$1800 1080p Gaming Build

[CNGaming38]

Budget and Location:

As the title states, I have a budget of $1800 Canadian, and live in Canada

 

Aim: 

Once again as the title states, I'm looking to create a 1080p gaming build, and I may do some very light video editing/rendering. The games I'll be playing include:

-Skyrim

-Fallout 3 + New Vegas

-Arma 3 (Albeit likely not at ultra)

-Nature Survival Games (The Long Dark, ect.)

-And most sandbox building games (Minecraft, Space Engineers, Cities: Skylines)

 

Monitors:

I just need a single 1080p monitor, although I may upgrade to a second monitor later.

 

Peripherals:

I do need all peripherals, so headphones, a mouse, and a mechanical keyboard (Preferably Cherry MX Blues)

 

Why am I upgrading?

I am upgrading because up until this point my entire computer life has been a shitter Dell laptop from like 2001. It serves it's purpose as a browsing device, but I can barely play minecraft with a normal render distance, which just puts into perspective just how little i've been able to explore the world of PC Gaming.

 

 

 

[xnoobftw]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($284.50 @ shopRBC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($179.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($68.42 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($145.95 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($429.99 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Memory Express) 

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.99 @ NCIX) 

Monitor: AOC E2260SWDN 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($109.88 @ Canada Computers) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.99 @ Memory Express) 

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($69.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $1821.62

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-28 21:07 EDT-0400

 

850 watts PSU for future crossfiring + OC overhead

[CNGaming38]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($284.50 @ shopRBC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($179.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($68.42 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($145.95 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($429.99 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Memory Express) 

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.99 @ NCIX) 

Monitor: AOC E2260SWDN 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($109.88 @ Canada Computers) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.99 @ Memory Express) 

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($69.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $1821.62

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-28 21:07 EDT-0400

 

850 watts PSU for future crossfiring + OC overhead

 

I made one that's cheaper, and for my purposes, much better.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/4FvmvK

Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/4FvmvK/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($284.50 @ shopRBC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ DirectCanada) 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.94 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($389.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Memory Express) 

Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($103.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor  ($201.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Keyboard: Rosewill Apollo RK-9100xR Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($107.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Mouse: Cooler Master Mizar Wired Laser Mouse  ($59.00 @ Vuugo) 

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $1795.28

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-28 21:25 EDT-0400

[xnoobftw]

 

I made one that's cheaper, and for my purposes, much better.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/4FvmvK

Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/4FvmvK/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($284.50 @ shopRBC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ DirectCanada) 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.94 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($389.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Memory Express) 

Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($103.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor  ($201.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Keyboard: Rosewill Apollo RK-9100xR Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($107.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Mouse: Cooler Master Mizar Wired Laser Mouse  ($59.00 @ Vuugo) 

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $1795.28

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-28 21:25 EDT-0400

 

Well up to you!

But i can tell you im getting you the top end products (EVGA G2 PSU)

and the most bang for the buck GPU (r9 290x)

With a sick keyboard and the BEST mouse in the market

The monitor you've chose is wayyyyy too expensive too

Just my twocents. Follow my build for the best bang for the buck.

Trust me i have been in this forum for a long time and i know my stuffs

[da_shack]

IMO 1800 for 1080p is a bit much, you could probably get this done for 1600.

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/qpfksY

 

The M45 is usually on sale refurbish on NCIX for 40 bucks so I'd wait.

Azio keyboard is great!

Personally I'd look for a graphics card on kijiji, never had a problem and you can get them really cheap ( 230 for an r9 280x)

IDK much on monitors so I just took one that you put!

[CatzRuleZWorld]

This is what I'd do. Under budget and all good parts. Of course you can change some parts... You can SLI later if you want and this can overclock. Adding some case fans might be necessary once you build it.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($284.50 @ shopRBC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($73.53 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($409.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.99 @ Newegg Canada) 

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ DirectCanada) 

Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($139.99 @ Memory Express) 

Keyboard: Rosewill RK-9200BU Wired Slim Keyboard  ($94.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Mouse: Logitech G302 Daedalus Prime Moba Wired Laser Mouse  ($39.99 @ NCIX) 

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Headset  ($69.98 @ NCIX) 

Total: $1615.88

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-28 22:07 EDT-0400

[CNGaming38]

Well up to you!

But i can tell you im getting you the top end products (EVGA G2 PSU)

and the most bang for the buck GPU (r9 290x)

With a sick keyboard and the BEST mouse in the market

The monitor you've chose is wayyyyy too expensive too

Just my twocents. Follow my build for the best bang for the buck.

Trust me i have been in this forum for a long time and i know my stuffs

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate your input, but I can tell you that the Rosewill Capstone is really the superior PSU, as it has Super Flower as it's OEM, which has been proven to be one of, if not the most reliable OEM, and as much as i'd like to take your word on the mouse, it just doesn't appeal to me aesthetically, it looks far too gamer oriented, and I prefer a more conservative look to my products

[xnoobftw]

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate your input, but I can tell you that the Rosewill Capstone is really the superior PSU, as it has Super Flower as it's OEM, which has been proven to be one of, if not the most reliable OEM, and as much as i'd like to take your word on the mouse, it just doesn't appeal to me aesthetically, it looks far too gamer oriented, and I prefer a more conservative look to my products

Ah but the PSU i recommended has seasonic as the OEM! (which in my opinion should be better than superflower)

Ah i understand