First Build 800-900$ need help

[Vader]

I need a bit of help. I'm building my first computer and I don't want to spend over 900$. I plan on streaming Xbox games, rendering videos, and gaming. Any help?

Note: 4670k and Asus 760 are something I very much want in my build.

[lorekeeper]

well this is very general bassically what i would recomend is, as you have chosen both your cpu and gpu determine first and foremost your storage needs, whether you want an ssd ect. Then decide on your form factor (atx, micro atx, mini atx ect)find a motherboard from a reputable vendor that suits your needs (just make sure its z87 lga 1150), insofar as a cpu cooler is concerned if you have a low budjet go for the hyper evo 212+ or if you dont want to oc just leave the stock cooler on (note: do this only if your budget is quite tight as it does not provide much oc headroom). Pick a quality psu, preferably 80+ certified and make sure its compatible with the haswell sleep states. Then buy a case in the form factor you choose. insofar as ram is concerned just get ram from a reputable brand. This post is super general so try and narrow it down to a more specific question (like asking which motherboard brands are reliable and reputable).

[WoodenMarker]

With your budget, I'd recommend against that because it'd be a tight fit for the ssd.

My recommendations: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ns1h

[Vader]

Thank you for the response, I was looking at the Asus z87-a motherboard, corsair ax750w gold, 8 gb corsair vengeance. I also wanted to upgrade later in the future EX: Closed loop water cooler, 16 gb ram, and SLI 760's much later. Any good cases that have good cable management that you could recommend?

[Breakdown]

This is the best I could do with your stated needs. This build has NO OS, SSD or CPU Cooler (aftermarket):

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($62.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply:  XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive:  LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer  ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $863.05
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-02 13:19 EDT-0400)

 

A better AMD build, IMO - NO OS included

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($159.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($62.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply:  XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive:  LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer  ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $902.03
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-02 13:32 EDT-0400)

[SSOB]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1ns8o

Itsa little more expensive but the 7970 outperforms the 760 by quiet a bit

[Breakdown]

Thank you for the response, I was looking at the Asus z87-a motherboard, corsair ax750w gold, 8 gb corsair vengeance. I also wanted to upgrade later in the future EX: Closed loop water cooler, 16 gb ram, and SLI 760's much later. Any good cases that have good cable management that you could recommend?

 

What's the budget for the case?

[Vader]

Anything under 120$ with a side window on it for a case. I appreciate the help guys

[Breakdown]

Anything under 120$ with a side window on it for a case. I appreciate the help guys

 

Mid Tower - Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 / Corsair C70 / Corsair 300r

 

Full Tower - NZXT Switch 810 ($30 over budget though)

[Vader]

For rendering video's, streaming, and gaming, which one would you recommend? I've always favored intel but the AMD list looks promising

[WoodenMarker]

Anything under 120$ with a side window on it for a case. I appreciate the help guys

For rendering video's, streaming, and gaming, which one would you recommend? I've always favored intel but the AMD list looks promising

Here you go: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nBpv

[Dravic]

Intel is so far ahead of AMD that AMD doesn't even see the back of Intel anymore.

FX series is bad overally and you can find lots of benchmarks on the internet why is it worse than i5 both ingames and day to day use. To see any little benefit you would need to render stuff 24/7 and those 4 amd cores/modules are not that much ahead of i5 in editing.

You can easily combine amd with intel or amd with nvidia etc by the way.

If you preffer Radeon and not Nvidia with Shadowplay for screen recording and Physx for some gimmick effects, you are better off with Intel in all cases anyway.