Building First Gaming PC! Need help making decisions.

[d3cod3d]

Hello

 

I am hoping to build my first gaming PC this December. I have already made a few lists, but I really want to know what people with lots of experience would do.

 

My budget is going to be 1000-1500 USD. I know that with that price range you can make something pretty epic, but i also know that you can certainly spend too much on certain things and throw off balance.

 

If anyone could give me a parts list or a link with the prices of the parts, that would be fantastic!

 

Thanks

 

d3cod3d

[Youbetternot]

is the budget with the Peripherals or without?

[d3cod3d]

is the budget with the Peripherals or without?

sorry im new to this. Peripherals?

[Emkryan]

Any preferred color scheme? Case? Do you need a monitor? Keyboard? Mouse?. Answer me that and I'll get you something nice

[Youbetternot]

sorry im new to this. Peripherals?

as in mouse and keyboard and like the os

do you plan on overclocking?

[constanrine5d]

This but wait for 9000series. This is my planned build but im gonna WC it. Also im going with the expert mobo for the thunderbolt just get a cheapo mobo z87 and you'll be fine

[KamiKatze]

That is a very wide price range. With 1000$ I'd put in an i5 4670K asCPU, with $1500 I'd definitley choose the i7 4770K. Also, what kind of build should it be? You are spending a whole lotta money on a PC. Should it be the best bang for the buck or should it be extra silent or look cool?  Moar details please.

 

Edit: also, will you put it together yourself (hope so) or will you recieve it built together alradey?

[d3cod3d]

Any preferred color scheme? Case? Do you need a monitor? Keyboard? Mouse?. Answer me that and I'll get you something nice

In fact, i need a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and case   The case was something that i was really having trouble deciding on because i really care about the looks of it externally. If you decide to go with meon lights, i would prefer them to be blue. If you think a side window or even mesh will fit nicely go ahead and pick a case with that

[TheSLSAMG]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler:  Be Quiet DARK ROCK 2 57.9 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory:  G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($58.50 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  Corsair C70 Arctic White (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($127.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.88 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1510.25
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-03 18:59 EDT-0400)

 

This is great if you already have a mouse, keyboard and monitor.

[Youbetternot]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ Outlet PC)

CPU Cooler:  Be Quiet DARK ROCK 2 57.9 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory:  G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($58.50 @ Newegg)

Storage:  Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($69.99 @ Microcenter)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case:  Corsair C70 Arctic White (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($127.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply:  Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($55.98 @ Newegg)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.88 @ Outlet PC)

Total: $1510.25

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-03 18:59 EDT-0400)

 

This is great if you already have a mouse, keyboard and monitor.

I would change the cpu if your extreme gaming to a amd fx 8350 and wait for the hd 9000 series

[d3cod3d]

That is a very wide price range. With 1000$ I'd put in an i5 4670K asCPU, with $1500 I'd definitley choose the i7 4770K. Also, what kind of build should it be? You are spending a whole lotta money on a PC. Should it be the best bang for the buck or should it be extra silent or look cool?  Moar details please.

I definitely want it to look cool B)  but sound suppression is not a priority. just avoid it making the neighbors think an Apache helicopter is taking off in backyard

[TheSLSAMG]

Please see my next post.

[DirkaFat]

I definitely want it to look cool B)  but sound suppression is not a priority. just avoid it making the neighbors think an Apache helicopter is taking off in backyard

Well. A jet is taking off in the backyard, so...

[KamiKatze]

In fact, i need a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and case   The case was something that i was really having trouble deciding on because i really care about the looks of it externally. If you decide to go with meon lights, i would prefer them to be blue. If you think a side window or even mesh will fit nicely go ahead and pick a case with that

The Fractal design Define R4 is allways a safe choice, as it is quiet, has a completley clear sidewindow and has lot's of room to store stuff. For light's you can allways add some phobia flexlights later on, or bitfenix alchemy strips.

[d3cod3d]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ Outlet PC)

CPU Cooler:  Be Quiet DARK ROCK 2 57.9 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory:  G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($58.50 @ Newegg)

Storage:  Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($69.99 @ Microcenter)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case:  Corsair C70 Arctic White (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($127.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply:  Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($55.98 @ Newegg)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.88 @ Outlet PC)

Total: $1510.25

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-03 18:59 EDT-0400)

 

This is great if you already have a mouse, keyboard and monitor.

sounds really badass but i do actually need those three things. is there any way you can nerf this a tiny bit to include funds for those things?

[TheSLSAMG]

sounds really badass but i do actually need those three things. is there any way you can nerf this a tiny bit to include funds for those things?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ Outlet PC)

CPU Cooler:  Be Quiet DARK ROCK 2 57.9 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory:  G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($58.50 @ Newegg)

Storage:  Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($69.99 @ Microcenter)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)

Video Card:  Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($398.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case:  Corsair C70 Arctic White (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($127.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply:  Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($55.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.88 @ Outlet PC)

Monitor:  AOC e2351F 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($117.47 @ TigerDirect)

Keyboard:  SteelSeries 6GV/2 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($73.89 @ Amazon)

Mouse:  Logitech G300 Wired Optical Mouse  ($31.15 @ Amazon)

Total: $1497.75

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-03 19:02 EDT-0400)

 

Slight graphics downgrade, but still amazing.

[d3cod3d]

The Fractal design Define R4 is allways a safe choice, as it is quiet, has a completley clear sidewindow and has lot's of room to store stuff. For light's you can allways add some phobia flexlights later on, or bitfenix alchemy strips.

I'll certainly check it out! thanks

[d3cod3d]

Well. A jet is taking off in the backyard, so...

im not sure if i understand

[DirkaFat]

im not sure if i understand

Disregard, my fingers seemed to have typed that without my permission

[Emkryan]

The best I can do 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Microcenter) 

CPU Cooler:  Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($148.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($162.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Video Card:  Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($259.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.84 @ TigerDirect) 

Power Supply:  EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Microcenter) 

Monitor:  Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor  ($128.87 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard:  Thermaltake eSPORTS Meka Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($59.99 @ Mechanical Keyboards) 

Mouse:  Logitech G400s Wired Optical Mouse  ($47.40 @ Amazon) 

Other: NZXT Hue ($28.99)

Total: $1426.00

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-03 19:14 EDT-0400)

[Masfiras]

im not sure if i understand

 

Which games will you be playing so we can be more precise on the GPU?

[d3cod3d]

Which games will you be playing so we can be more precise on the GPU?

well i have already preordered battlefield 4, i would like to be able to play skyrim on the high graphics texture pack, and other things of that sort. BF4 is my main concern

[d3cod3d]

Thank you all for the great advice.

 

I kind of went on a limb here and made this list.

 

How does it look?

 

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

[d3cod3d]

no scratch that this is the list

 

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

[d3cod3d]

no scratch that this is the list

 

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

i know 8 is enough ram but is there any reason to add more?