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[Barms]

Hello! 

 

This is my first computer build, and I'm just finalizing the build of it. I'm looking for it to be the best computer I can build for preferably below $1100.

 

As for a benchmark, I want to run GTA V on high settings at 60FPS on 1080P. 

 

The Build so far: 

 

PCPartPicker part list

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($50.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Thermaltake Versa H34 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Micro Center) 

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

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($37.24 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1097.93

 

 

Nothing is for sure, and I'm open to all suggestions!

 

Thanks in advance!

-Barms

[Oshino Shinobu]

Get Windows key from Reddit to save some money. You can go for a 390 for a bit more performance. Other than that, I wouldn't change anything really, very good choice on the PSU. 

[The_Stig]

That's a great build but you will want a CM Hyper 212 EVO/ be quiet! Pure Rock if you'll be overclocking

[grayblizzard]

 

Hello! 

 

This is my first computer build, and I'm just finalizing the build of it. I'm looking for it to be the best computer I can build for preferably below $1100.

 

As for a benchmark, I want to run GTA V on high settings at 60FPS on 1080P. 

 

The Build so far: 

 

PCPartPicker part list

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($50.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Thermaltake Versa H34 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Micro Center) 

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

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($37.24 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1097.93

 

 

Nothing is for sure, and I'm open to all suggestions!

 

Thanks in advance!

-Barms

 

looks awesome for 1080p great build

[mosin40]

Pretty good build, but i would add a cpu cooler like a cm 212 evo and change the case to a better quality and good looking case

[Necrodead]

If you want laptop equivalent wifi, go for the most expensive wifi adapter you can. I have a similar TP link model and I have trouble watching youtube, yet my laptop right next to it can watch HD movies without skipping. 

[Shhuks]

For just 1080p that looks good. If you look to go to 1440p etc. later on go with 390.

[BlazingGunnerFTW]

Great and solid build, but a 390 would yield better performance, especially in higher res gaming, the os. You could buy windows 10 home so you dont need the hassle of downloading windows 10, and then waiting up to a month to get it. Also, you could buy license keys on ebay or reddit. Just cost saving measures there.

[Inception9269]

 

Hello! 

 

This is my first computer build, and I'm just finalizing the build of it. I'm looking for it to be the best computer I can build for preferably below $1100.

 

As for a benchmark, I want to run GTA V on high settings at 60FPS on 1080P. 

 

The Build so far: 

 

PCPartPicker part list

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($50.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Thermaltake Versa H34 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Micro Center) 

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

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($37.24 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1097.93

 

 

Nothing is for sure, and I'm open to all suggestions!

 

Thanks in advance!

-Barms

 

 

I think this is a solid build. Although I recommend changing the motherboard. I don't really find Asrock to be a very good brand for motherboards. I know there's good MSI or Gigabyte motherboards in the 80-90 price range.

 

If you want laptop equivalent wifi, go for the most expensive wifi adapter you can. I have a similar TP link model and I have trouble watching youtube, yet my laptop right next to it can watch HD movies without skipping. 

 

I have no idea what's wrong with your computer/internet then. I use that wifi adapter in all my builds, and my friends' build and it's worked perfectly for me.