First Build, any suggestions?

[SkittlesLover69]

Want suggestions for a PC build that can run most of the current games max settings at 1080p. How big of a budget do I need? (I'm personally wanting the budget to stay between 500USD - 750USD if possible, but if needed can go higher). Would like a Blue/Black or a Red/Black themed build... Thanks for any suggestion!

[Kenji the Uke]

:3 Am on it. Want a tiny build or a medium?

[SkittlesLover69]

Would love to have a small PC, since I don't really have much space in my room. :3 Thanks for the help.

[Kenji the Uke]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($213.89 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($67.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($37.89 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($299.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $764.53

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-05 07:24 EST-0500

 

 

A bit over budget buuuut :3

 

@SkittlesLover69

 

@TechGod

[SkittlesLover69]

Thank you for the suggestion. I can deal with the budget since it's no that over what I plan :3

[Morgan MLGman]

Thank you for the suggestion. I can deal with the budget since it's no that over what I plan :3

This would perform a bit better, you have an SSD, a better power supply, a better CPU cooler than the stock one, and a more powerful graphics card, what you sacrifice is 6% slower CPU, that won't change a thing in gaming ^^ @SkittlesLover69

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)

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

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($34.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card  ($323.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $800.59

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-05 07:33 EST-0500

[SkittlesLover69]

Thanks for the suggestion! :3 Why go with the 290x over the 390?

[Kenji the Uke]

I'd keep the 390 because updates will be more common ;w;

[Tedster]

Thanks for the suggestion! :3 Why go with the 290x over the 390?

I wouldn't really. They should be about equal but the 390x is newer and has more VRAM which should mean better future support.

[Raccatography]

Thanks for the suggestion! :3 Why go with the 290x over the 390?

 

Other than the GPU difference, SSD and a better CPU cooler won't really yield big gaming boosts...

[shanmu54321]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($172.89 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($76.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.69 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($47.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($309.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($47.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $822.40

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-05 07:59 EST-0500

[Kenji the Uke]

Other than the GPU difference, SSD and a better CPU cooler won't really yield big gaming boosts...

It would give better loadtimes.. Is OP @SkittlesLover69 willing to bump up their budget enough to get an ssd as well? :3

[Castdeath97]

Thanks for the suggestion! :3 Why go with the 290x over the 390?

The r9 390 does outperform the r9 290x in some games.

[Kenji the Uke]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($172.89 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($76.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.69 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($47.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($309.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($47.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $822.40

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-05 07:59 EST-0500

 

I support this build^

[SkittlesLover69]

What about the RAM. Why not bump it up to 16GB? Is that worth it?

[Raccatography]

What about the RAM. Why not bump it up to 16GB? Is that worth it?

 

Just get it later. I have 8GB of ram right now and I am playing BF4 at 1600p, 2x MSAA, Ultra and I'm getting at least 68 fps but normally 85 fps