Computer Planning Help

[PerfectTarget]

I've been trying to build a computer for the last couple weeks and even though I've put together a few in Pc Part Picker, I'm still sure about them. Anyways on with the details i suppose. 

 

1. Budget - $1500 is my max budget for my build and it needs to include Windows 8 and also a CD Drive. I don't mind if the build is also rebate heavy for

final price. If possible id like to be as low as possible without sacrificing performance. 

 

2. Peripherals - I have a monitor, mouse and keyboard but they're not the best. If you can add it into the budget that would be cool but like i said above i don't want to sacrifice performance just so i could get better peripherals. 

 

3. Location -. USA so currency is USD

 

4. Aim - This will only be used for gaming and also surfing the web. No programming or editing of any kind. Would like a setup that's upgrade-able in the future but strong enough to play Triple A games now at 1080P with 60FPS.

 

5. Random - I'm not against Overclocking my CPU but it's also something i don't want to rely on. Im sort of a Intel and Nvidia fan but i'm also open minded. 

 

So here's what i had picked out.

 PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($57.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($65.00 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($539.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.89 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1407.20

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-13 16:24 EDT-0400

 

I'm also a sucker for looks and that's why i picked out these parts here.  

[Hyttech]

If you don't like overclocking, then you could consider something like a Xeon E3-1231V3, basically like a lower clocked 4790 without an iGPU.

[grayblizzard]

man u got a solid build for running 1080p and 1440p rock solid

[Vek1313]

What keyboard, mouse, and monitor do you have? Anything you are looking at for those?

[lukky211111]

looks good dude

[PerfectTarget]

What keyboard, mouse, and monitor do you have? Anything you are looking at for those?

 

Its a 24 Inch dell monitor that was given to me, not sure about actual model of it or anything. Keyboard and mouse are just plain dell. I realize they're not the best but for the moment they would work. Id plan on getting a nice mechanical keyboard and a decent mouse. 

[PerfectTarget]

If you don't like overclocking, then you could consider something like a Xeon E3-1231V3, basically like a lower clocked 4790 without an iGPU.

 

Not so much i don't like it but i'm hesitant with it. The reason i picked the 4790K was so if i wanted to overclock in the future i would have that option.

[grayblizzard]

dude keep your current build or even wait for windows 10 but buy the peripherals later as selling hardware is hard to do

[Vek1313]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GYMcvK

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GYMcvK/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($101.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.00 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($316.98 @ Newegg)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($316.98 @ Newegg)

Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.89 @ OutletPC)

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($129.00 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1511.75

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-13 16:56 EDT-0400

Since you will just be gaming or less intensive tasks, go with the i5 4690k because the i7 might get 2-7 more fps in games. Cheaper MOBO since you aren't planning to OC but this still gives the option to do a little bit. 2 TB HDD for just a little more than the 1 TB you had because why not get more storage for that little amount more. This is where some eyebrows might get raised, SLI 970s...This will get you a good amount more performance and it isn't that much more expensive than 1 980. And then a good keyboard that takes the total $11 over. This is personally how I would go about this but it's your choice.

[grayblizzard]

if you dont ever want to upgrade gpus go for his build

[Vek1313]

if you dont ever want to upgrade gpus go for his build

It's not so much to never upgrade them it's just to last longer and get more performance for close to the same price of a 980.

[PerfectTarget]

It's not so much to never upgrade them it's just to last longer and get more performance for close to the same price of a 980.

 

I had thought about 970 Sli but i feel the upgrade path from that is a bit limited. I do like your keyboard choice though. Actually my biggest problem deciding on a build was whether to get a i5 or an i7. Will the i5 be able to last me a while even if i put 2 980s in my build? 

[grayblizzard]

yes but 1 980 will last for 2 1080p moniters just fine imo

[grayblizzard]

so really and truly unless running two 1440p moniters 2 980s arent needed

[Vek1313]

I had thought about 970 Sli but i feel the upgrade path from that is a bit limited. I do like your keyboard choice though. Actually my biggest problem deciding on a build was whether to get a i5 or an i7. Will the i5 be able to last me a while even if i put 2 980s in my build?

Yes, the i7 would only give you an edge if you were going to stream/render a lot.

[SkywardKkalox]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($101.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($98.24 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($328.98 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($328.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair 760T White ATX Full Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($82.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Mouse: Corsair Raptor M45 Wired Optical Mouse  ($54.97 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1475.60

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-13 18:08 EDT-0400

 

More than enough for 1500$, i put a quite good for the money mouse, cause it's better to have a good mouse atm and add a mechanical keyboard later.