First Build $1500 build check

[Chaos_the_God]

OK guys, after years of consoling, I decided it was time to enter the PC world, I figured I'd get a good build that'd last a good few years without spending 3000 dollars.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PROFESSIONAL ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($147.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.88 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($333.49 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($19.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1423.74

For those who intend to recommend the r9 390, please don't. I'm not saying this because I'm a nvidia fanboy, or even because I'll lose drive bays if I get it, I'm saying this because if I decided to run cross fire some time in the future it'll exceed my current PSU wattage, and my budget doesn't provide spending on a more powerful PSU

[Khajiit Dealer]

[Guest Kloaked]

You sure you want Windows 8 over 10?

 

And I think Newegg has a sale on EVGA 970's right now, but it may have ended.

[DarkBlade2117]

For $1350 you could fit a 390x ... ( $150 off for monitor )

[Amazingasian]

OK guys, after years of consoling, I decided it was time to enter the PC world, I figured I'd get a good build that'd last a good few years without spending 3000 dollars.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PROFESSIONAL ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($147.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.88 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($333.49 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($19.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1423.74

For those who intend to recommend the r9 390, please don't. I'm not saying this because I'm a nvidia fanboy, or even because I'll lose drive bays if I get it, I'm saying this because if I decided to run cross fire some time in the future it'll exceed my current PSU wattage, and my budget doesn't provide spending on a more powerful PSU

 

EVGA G2 750W is actually cheaper than your current PSU.  Get an MSI 390 and you won't lose any drive bays.  The H440 has more drive bays than you'll probably need anyways because SSD's are mounted on the PSU shroud.  Otherwise, everything else is good.

[Streetguru]

OK guys, after years of consoling, I decided it was time to enter the PC world, I figured I'd get a good build that'd last a good few years without spending 3000

Spending a good deal of the budget of fans there...kind of unnecessary, if you want extra fans check out something like

4 pack for 12 bucks,  Newegg is down right now though

www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103052

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Bearing-Computer-Radiators/dp/B000O8I474

 

 

Otherwise this build is made to crossfire in the future if you ever pick up a 4k monitor, and has an i7 over an i5

But overall you'll want a 390 over a 970, it's faster and is probably going to gain more from DX12 than a 970 will

 

The case is just my personal preference

And I've included a 1440p IPS display

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kZHkQ7

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kZHkQ7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ B&H)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($162.99 @ Directron)

Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($334.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case  ($90.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Rosewill 1050W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($264.34 @ B&H)

Total: $1434.21

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-30 23:05 EDT-0400

[Chaos_the_God]

For $1350 you could fit a 390x ... ( $150 off for monitor )

Read the bottom of my post

[Khajiit Dealer]

Did any of you read what he said? He doesn't want a 390. 

[TheMechEngineer]

You sure you want Windows 8 over 10?

 

And I think Newegg has a sale on EVGA 970's right now, but it may have ended.

 

Windows 8.1 is proven and reliable. I'd go with it.

[Amazingasian]

Did any of you read what he said? He doesn't want a 390. 

 

And that's why you get an EVGA G2.

[DarkBlade2117]

Read the bottom of my post

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.88 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390X 8GB Tri-X Video Card ($424.98 @ Newegg)

Case: be quiet! Silent Base 800 ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.98 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($126.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1224.74

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-30 23:07 EDT-0400

$250 left over for Windows and Monitor.

[LeapFrogMasterRace]

Although that case is pretty dank it is geared towards water coolers as it is made with silence as top priority over good airflow.

[Guest Kloaked]

Windows 8.1 is proven and reliable. I'd go with it.

 

So is Windows 10, lol.

[Guest Kloaked]

 

 

Did you even read the OP.

[AresKrieger]

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Any reason for the motherboard, because you could save 40 or so and not have to get a 40 dollar rebate for a good gaming motherboard

[DarkBlade2117]

Did you even read the OP.

Looking at the build I posted, I did. 390x and 850w is enough for crossfire.

[Chaos_the_God]

Spending a good deal of the budget of fans there...kind of unnecessary, if you want extra fans check out something like

4 pack for 12 bucks,  Newegg is down right now though

www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103052

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Bearing-Computer-Radiators/dp/B000O8I474

 

 

Otherwise this build is made to crossfire in the future if you ever pick up a 4k monitor, and has an i7 over an i5

But overall you'll want a 390 over a 970, it's faster and is probably going to gain more from DX12 than a 970 will

 

The case is just my personal preference

And I've included a 1440p IPS display

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kZHkQ7

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kZHkQ7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ B&H)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($162.99 @ Directron)

Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($334.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case  ($90.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Rosewill 1050W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($264.34 @ B&H)

Total: $1434.21

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-30 23:05 EDT-0400

Ssd is a must, you didn't add keyboard or mouse, two reasons why I spent money on the fans, red accents to go with my case, and because my room is usually pretty warm, so the cooler the better

[Raccatography]

Okay, you're PSU is overpowered. Get a Bronze/Gold and be happy. Check out the Seasonic M12II 850W Evo.

 

Getting that PSU will give you more juice for SLI/Crossfire and you'll save a few dollars!

[brob]

OK guys, after years of consoling, I decided it was time to enter the PC world, I figured I'd get a good build that'd last a good few years without spending 3000 dollars.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PROFESSIONAL ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($147.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.88 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($333.49 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($19.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1423.74

For those who intend to recommend the r9 390, please don't. I'm not saying this because I'm a nvidia fanboy, or even because I'll lose drive bays if I get it, I'm saying this because if I decided to run cross fire some time in the future it'll exceed my current PSU wattage, and my budget doesn't provide spending on a more powerful PSU

 

As much of a Seasonic fan as I am, the EVGA 220-G2-0750-XR is a better psu and, as @Amazingasian pointed out, less expensive.

 

Ripjaws X memory modules are too tall to fit under then Hyper 212 EVO fan in the first memory slot. Consider a different memory kit or cpu cooler.

 

The stock H440 fans are quite good. Consider eliminating the Corsair fans. Put the money into a better cpu cooler. You might even consider going with a Skylake build.

[Guest Kloaked]

Okay, you're PSU is overpowered. Get a Bronze/Gold and be happy. Check out the Seasonic M12II 850W Evo.

 

Getting that PSU will give you more juice for SLI/Crossfire and you'll save a few dollars!

 

OP said he is going to SLI down the road.

[Chaos_the_God]

Any reason for the motherboard, because you could save 40 or so and not have to get a 40 dollar rebate for a good gaming motherboard

The colour, look carefully, you'll see what colour scheme I'm aiming for

[Chaos_the_God]

Okay, you're PSU is overpowered. Get a Bronze/Gold and be happy. Check out the Seasonic M12II 850W Evo.

 

Getting that PSU will give you more juice for SLI/Crossfire and you'll save a few dollars!

I need fully modular

[DarkBlade2117]

I need fully modular

Look at the build I posted.

[Streetguru]

Did any of you read what he said? He doesn't want a 390. 

But a 390 is like almost objectively better than a 970, unless the power draw difference is really going to kill it.

[Raccatography]

OP said he is going to SLI down the road.

 

Yup. I don't think that PSU is enough if he overclocks his CPU and dual GPU in the future.

 

Anyways, I just suggested that to open up the possibility of getting a R9 390, which people nowadays consider better than the GTX 970. If you're making a big decision like this, don't you want to know all your options first?