Need a gaming PC for $800!

[Chocolate]

Most of the games I want to play are Fallout 4, Witcher 3, CS:GO, Assassins Creed Black Flag, all at 1080p. I need it to be quiet and last me a while.

I didn't know what to choose so a friend sent me this link: How is it?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/G6K8f7

[The Official Czex]

No need for an aftermarket cooler when you can't overclock on that CPU or MOBO. You can fit a R9-390 into that budget (an alternative to the 960 is the 380). A SSD can also be squeezed in. Cheaper RAM is available.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($38.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($303.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $801.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-25 01:19 EST-0500

[desertcomputer]

Get air cooler.... if you want to be quiet. That AIO is overkill for unlockable chip. 

[BLCT]

Toss that watercooler. No need in a lower budget build. This is great! or you can change the 970 for a R9 390. I prefer the Nvidia for the DIgital Vibrance. 

[BLCT]

Toss that watercooler. No need in a lower budget build. This is great! or you can change the 970 for a R9 390. I prefer the Nvidia for the DIgital Vibrance. 

Forgot to attach the build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xQLkxr

[HKZeroFive]

The X61 is probably overkill for your PC. Here's my take:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card ($293.98 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $785.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-25 01:22 EST-0500

[The Official Czex]

Forgot to attach the build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xQLkxr

 

Why an aftermarket cooler? It's unnecessary.

 

Why not get cheaper RAM?

 

The OP didn't mention why he went NVIDIA originally. I believe it is safe to assume he doesn't care as long as he gets good performance. A 390 would do much better.

 

The X61 is probably overkill for your PC. Here's my take:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card ($293.98 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $785.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-25 01:22 EST-0500

 

Why an aftermarket cooler? It's unnecessary.

 

Why not get cheaper RAM?

 

Also, both of you lack SSD' s in these builds. Trust me, that'll make all the difference for the OP.

[Chocolate]

Why an aftermarket cooler? It's unnecessary.

Why not get cheaper RAM?

The OP didn't mention why he went NVIDIA originally. I believe it is safe to assume he doesn't care as long as he gets good performance. A 390 would do much better.

Why an aftermarket cooler? It's unnecessary.

Why not get cheaper RAM?

Also, both of you lack SSD' s in these builds. Trust me, that'll make all the difference for the OP.

Well im assuming witcher and fallout are more nvidia friendly but still i dont really care

[The Official Czex]

Well im assuming witcher and fallout are more nvidia friendly but still i dont really care

 

The 390 will perform better in the majority of games and equal in very few of them. 

 

I would recommend the build I posted.

[HKZeroFive]

Why an aftermarket cooler? It's unnecessary.

 

Why not get cheaper RAM?

 

The OP didn't mention why he went NVIDIA originally. I believe it is safe to assume he doesn't care as long as he gets good performance. A 390 would do much better.

 

Why an aftermarket cooler? It's unnecessary.

 

Why not get cheaper RAM?

 

Also, both of you lack SSD' s in these builds. Trust me, that'll make all the difference for the OP.

Just for a small price premium, an aftermarket CPU is going to keep your temps low and keep the PC quieter than the stock fan. It's not too much to pay for.

[Suffokation]

The 390 will perform better in the majority of games and equal in very few of them. 

 

I would recommend the build I posted.

Agreed. Glad people are shying away from 970's now.

[The Official Czex]

Just for a small price premium, an aftermarket CPU is going to keep your temps low and keep the PC quieter than the stock fan. It's not too much to pay for.

 

But you also sacrificed a SSD. The temps will be reasonable with the stock cooler and at reasonable volumes.

[HKZeroFive]

But you also sacrificed a SSD. The temps will be reasonable with the stock cooler and at reasonable volumes.

I'll admit, your build is great, so the only difference I'd really make is the CPU cooler. The cooler is really better for the long run in my opinion. The stock fan runs reasonably hot so it's sort of a mandatory thing for me.