First sub $800 build

[Jake13424]

I am looking into building a new computer for everyday use and for moderate gaming. I want to purchase the bare necessities for now to keep the cost as low as possible. I am going to add later (in this order), WD Blue, Corsair H100i, GTX 970. I want this system to run quiet so the case was a no-brainer. I need the DVD drive. Is there anything you would change about this build without making it any more expensive?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/g2Mzxr

[Redsun20]

I am looking into building a new computer for everyday use and for moderate gaming. I want to purchase the bare necessities for now to keep the cost as low as possible. I am going to add later (in this order), WD Blue, Corsair H100i, GTX 970. I want this system to run quiet so the case was a no-brainer. I need the DVD drive. Is there anything you would change about this build without making it any more expensive?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/g2Mzxr

Don't use that SSD, get something like a FURY SSD:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-internal-hard-drive-shfs37a120g

[nvidia_gtx]

To game at all you need a GPU

Get a 960 for like $200

if you dont plan to overclock get a locked processor, it will save about $50

 

Regards

[Agazed]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DWKPD3

 

*shh (just pirate windows)

[stconquest]

$775

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($97.98 @ Newegg)  <<<SLI, with a decent power delivery to the CPU... not extremely important for Intel CPUs though.
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP920 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) <<<Has a 6 fan, fan hub controller for quiet operation of the case fans through a single PWM socket on the motherboard.
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($71.98 @ Newegg) <<<High quality Seasonic PSU
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($83.70 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $729.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-21 21:19 EDT-0400

[Jake13424]

To game at all you need a GPU

Get a 960 for like $200

if you dont plan to overclock get a locked processor, it will save about $50

 

Regards

Is there any specific GTX 960 you recommend?

[Todd_2003]

Is there any specific GTX 960 you recommend?

 

I would highly recommend one from EVGA and definitely a 4GB version.  The FTW would be my top choice, with the SSC version as second.

 

FTW:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487132&cm_re=EVGA_GTX_960-_-14-487-132-_-Product

 

SSC:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487128&cm_re=EVGA_GTX_960-_-14-487-128-_-Product