1000-1100$ Gaming PC

[J.B.]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8tyQQ7

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8tyQQ7/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($48.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.41 @ Amazon) 

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

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Cooler Master 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.99 @ NCIX US) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  ($17.89 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($86.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1038.69

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-25 16:22 EDT-0400

 

A friend of mine has asked me to help him with building a PC. Since it would be my first time building one from scratch I'd like a proofreading before I present it to him.
We're aiming at 1000$ with a 100$ buffer if the part is really worth it.

 

Thank you.

[BlueCrazii]

Good build man 9 out of 10

 

Maby an i7 4790k ? For more Ghz

 

And maby add another 8 GB stick of ram

 

In case you need it

[Fictionvl]

Good build man 9 out of 10

 

Maby an i7 4790k ? For more Ghz

 

And maby add another 8 GB stick of ram

 

In case you need it

 

no need for the 4790k when only gaming, he can just overclock it to get around 4.6 with that cooler, even more, yes  agree on the 16 gig ram, get another 8 stick and run them in dual channel so 2x8 other than that great build

[MarkoCroatiaMC]

for that build, oc the cpu and (if you want, i would) get a EVGA GeForce GTX 970 ACX 2.0, but this is great for 1080p. 7/10

[Komplett]

I have that ram, same 1 8GB stick, get either 2x8 or 2x4, because with only one stick, you will be running at 800MHz.

 

The only reason im not getting another stick is because I want to see what Skylake brings.

[Swndlr]

Good build man 9 out of 10

 

Maby an i7 4790k ? For more Ghz

 

And maby add another 8 GB stick of ram

 

In case you need it

1. Ghz doesnt mean better, Im guessing youre new to this.

2. 16GB is not needed for games.

3. @OP, make it a 2x4 kit not 1x8

[J.B.]

Of course it should be 2x4 GB for dual channel. I must have clicked wrong and have updated the OP accordingly.
I appreciate the feedback so far.

[BigDay]

1. you need a better cpu cooling solution if you want to overclock seriously
2. gigabyte g1 gaming 390 is better
3. asus mobo is better
4. psu is better
5. added a case you didn't have one...
6. charge the rest to the game

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.05 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-E/USB3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($128.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.41 @ Amazon)

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

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card  ($329.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  ($17.89 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($88.88 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1178.56

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-25 17:41 EDT-0400

[Starelementpoke]

 

1. you need a better cpu cooling solution if you want to overclock seriously
2. gigabyte g1 gaming 390 is better
3. asus mobo is better
4. psu is better
5. added a case you didn't have one...
6. charge the rest to the game

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.05 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-E/USB3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($128.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.41 @ Amazon)

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

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card  ($329.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  ($17.89 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($88.88 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1178.56

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-25 17:41 EDT-0400

 

Change that psu my good sir. Seasonic, Silverstone, xfx, Antec, or super flower psu. They're much better a reliable brands. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr750rm.

[Guest]

Change that psu my good sir. Seasonic, Silverstone, xfx, Antec, or super flower psu. They're much better a reliable brands. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr750rm.

 

Change the EVGA G2 ? Why would you want to do that ?

[Starelementpoke]

Change the EVGA G2 ? Why would you want to do that ?

Oops, sorry, was under the impression that evga was sub par, but guess I was misinformed.

[Guest]

Oops, sorry, was under the impression that evga was sub par, but guess I was misinformed.

Some EVGA units are not that great (Like the NEX) but the G2 is very good. It is made by SuperFlower as well.

[Starelementpoke]

Some EVGA units are not that great (Like the NEX) but the G2 is very good. It is made by SuperFlower as well.

Ah, note to self, add G2's to good psu list.

[Guest]

Ah, note to self, add G2's to good psu list.

Use this link for reference. It shows you who makes what and has links to reviews as well.

 

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/PSUReviewDatabase.html

[Starelementpoke]

Use this link for reference. It shows you who makes what and has links to reviews as well.

 

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/PSUReviewDatabase.html

That is a lot. Thanks for the link!