Help. 1500$$ PC build

[itsDolan]

Ok so I've been looking into building a PC/Gaming setup. I currently have a PS4 which I love and a really good pc but I share both with my two brothers. Some games I enjoy are Counter Strike, Battlefield 4, Call of Duty AW, etc. I'm looking to run most of these games on good settings. My budget is 1500$ give or take. Some main things I would want are, Intel I7, 8-16 gigs of RAM, Nvidia Geforce GTX 970, and a NZXT Phantom 530 case. I want to hear your opinions on other aspects of the computer aswell. Going with a modernized white theme.

[Tortured]

1500$ for everything?

The Monitor, keyboard, mouse  too?

Or just the ATX Tower?

[itsDolan]

No I already have access to accessories like a Corsair k70 250, Rat 9 gaming mouse and astro a40s

[LegacyStijncat]

@itsDolan

1. Remember to follow your topics, otherwise you don't get a notification if someone answers without mentioning you (like I did) or quoting your message. The button is on the right top of the screen. Welcome to the forums by the way!
2. Do you need an i7? Watch this video.
3. Are you going to build it yourself?

[Redjo]

Builnd N1: ( Expensive one ) 

 

Case: Nzxt h440  /  NZXT Phantom 530                      

Psu: EVGA SUPERNOVA 750 G2             

MSI Z97 Gaming 7                       

Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws X  4x4/2x8 1866mhz      

Cpu: i7 4790k                           

Cpu Cooler: Kraken X61             

Gpu: MSI GTX970                           

SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 250GB              

HDD: WD 1TB                              

 

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Build N2: ( Cheap one ) 

 

Case: Nzxt h440  /  NZXT Phantom 530                         

Psu: Corsair 650vs                       

Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming  5       

Ram:  G.Skill Ripjaws X  2x4 1600mhz     

Cpu: i5 4690k                            

Cpu Cooler: Kraken X61

Gpu: MSI GTX970                           

SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 128 or 250 GB              

HDD: WD 1TB

[Arc_Jester]

@itsDolan , do you have a PSU yet?

[itsDolan]

I'm not going to build it by myself, my dad's friend has some history building computers for his clients. No haven't picked a PSU yet. I came on here for help and your guys input on a build.

[GarnetDevil]

You need a monitor as well?

[itsDolan]

No I have two monitors. All I need is the actual tower

[itsDolan]

I used pc part picker and got it out to around 1477 plus tax including my OS. So I'm satisfied but I still need help on cooling, motherboard, and processor

[Arc_Jester]

I used pc part picker and got it out to around 1477 plus tax including my OS. So I'm satisfied but I still need help on cooling, motherboard, and processor

An i5 would be better for gaming, you would only need an i7 if you're doing editing and production work.

[Blade of Grass]

Moved to New Builds and Planning. 

[itsDolan]

Thank you for your help Arc. I think you just saved me a couple bucks. And thnx Blade, I'm new to this

[minilizard987]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wG4vkL

This build has peripherals included but it has a 980.

[minilizard987]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3fqyTW

Even better without peripherals

[xDanielxOossiex]

What do you need the i7 for? You get the same fps if you have an i5 4690K

[itsDolan]

I would like to start editing videos and working with animation and photo shop.

[CoolaxGaming]

What do you need the i7 for? You get the same fps if you have an i5 4690K

Same?

Youre drunk

[itsDolan]

MinilIzard, the second build you made with no peripherals is very similar to the one I built. I believe in a month I will purchase this. :-)

[xDanielxOossiex]

Same?

Youre drunk

Ok, maybe not the exact same, but the difference isn't huge, only 5-10 fps for this build.

[itsDolan]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9Fq8wPboom