Building my first gaming PC, what do you think?

[GopherFromtheSky]

  My laptop has done it's job, even admirably at times, but it's time for something new, the real thing. Having to run everything on low, experiencing heavily inconsistent fps, and cringing at the reality that I'm stretching it's capabilities, I've realized it's time to upgrade. 
  

  With helpful advice from computer programmer's and other tech savvy friends, I've compiled what I think would be a great gaming rig for my needs. I don't need 4k display or 32gb of ram, partially because it's intimidating, and also because the cost can be murder. I feel pretty strong about the graphics card, memory, and peripherals, but I'm open to any and all pieces of advice. Using pcpartpicker.com, the following has been what I've been nerding out over for the past few weeks. My budget sits between $1500- $1900.

 

For a grand total of $1760.50:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor

MOTHERBOARD:  ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

RAM:   Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

HDD:   Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

SSD:   Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

GPU:   EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card

CASE:   Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid-Tower Case

PWR SUPPLY:  Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

OS:  Microsoft Windows Home 10 (64-bit)

KEYBOARD:   Corsair K95 RBG Wired Gaming Mechanical (Cherry MX Browns) Keyboard

MONITOR:   Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor

[stealth80]

@GopherFromtheSky You should be able to do better for upto $1900, brb

 

Are you US based?

[Ajaydev Singh]

I think you can build a way better system for that price

[joe_p231]

its a very nice looking build but you dont really need the z97 board since you cant overclock the cpu but still its a great looking first build

[stealth80]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI PLUS ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($211.06 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($87.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($599.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case  ($78.29 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($248.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1889.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-21 17:37 EST-0500

 

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[Ajaydev Singh]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XggG7P

 

Try that under 1200

[joe_p231]

10 minutes ago, GopherFromtheSky said:

  My laptop has done it's job, even admirably at times, but it's time for something new, the real thing. Having to run everything on low, experiencing heavily inconsistent fps, and cringing at the reality that I'm stretching it's capabilities, I've realized it's time to upgrade. 
  

  With helpful advice from computer programmer's and other tech savvy friends, I've compiled what I think would be a great gaming rig for my needs. I don't need 4k display or 32gb of ram, partially because it's intimidating, and also because the cost can be murder. I feel pretty strong about the graphics card, memory, and peripherals, but I'm open to any and all pieces of advice. Using pcpartpicker.com, the following has been what I've been nerding out over for the past few weeks. My budget sits between $1500- $1900.

 

For a grand total of $1760.50:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor

MOTHERBOARD:  ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

RAM:   Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

HDD:   Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

SSD:   Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

GPU:   EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card

CASE:   Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid-Tower Case

PWR SUPPLY:  Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

OS:  Microsoft Windows Home 10 (64-bit)

KEYBOARD:   Corsair K95 RBG Wired Gaming Mechanical (Cherry MX Browns) Keyboard

MONITOR:   Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor

with a pc like that it would be a shame to use the stock cpu cooler

[VirusStorm]

change the cpu. get a 3570k if your in that price point (for the cpu)

[tataklee]

1 minute ago, VirusStorm said:

change the cpu. get a 3570k if your in that price point (for the cpu)

I don't think there's any need to go for an outdated platform.

[VirusStorm]

Just now, tataklee said:

I don't think there's any need to go for an outdated platform.

lol outdated? you can overclock it to 4.5ghz. MUCH faster than the cpu you have now

[GopherFromtheSky]

Damn guys, you know you stuff. I don't think I'll need the i7 or an aftermarket CPU cooler, as I won't be doing any overclocking. It seems like you all think getting a power supply with a lower max wattage isn't a problem, but I may want to get another card in the future, and then the i7 and all that would follow. I'd also like to keep the SSD at 500gb, just to allow extra fast boot times for various games and systems. I also really like the 300R case. Howabout the RAM? Do you guys think 8 is enough?

[VirusStorm]

oh and if you get better cooling you could probably get it to 5ghz

[tataklee]

Just now, VirusStorm said:

lol outdated? you can overclock it to 4.5ghz. MUCH faster than the cpu you have now

I wasn't talking about its overclocking capabilities. I was talking ablut Ivy Bridge and socket 1155 in general.

[BallisticPeanut]

Z97 motherboard is pointless unless you have a intel K processor and a 750 watt PSU isn't completely necessary, you can save some cash getting a 550 watt or 600 watt PSU

[VirusStorm]

1 minute ago, GopherFromtheSky said:

Damn guys, you know you stuff. I don't think I'll need the i7 or an aftermarket CPU cooler, as I won't be doing any overclocking. It seems like you all think getting a power supply with a lower max wattage isn't a problem, but I may want to get another card in the future, and then the i7 and all that would follow. I'd also like to keep the SSD at 500gb, just to allow extra fast boot times for various games and systems. I also really like the 300R case. Howabout the RAM? Do you guys think 8 is enough?

depends. what games do you play?

[A Guy Eating Cereal]

17 minutes ago, GopherFromtheSky said:

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11 minutes ago, stealth80 said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI PLUS ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($211.06 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($87.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($599.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case  ($78.29 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($248.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1889.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-21 17:37 EST-0500

 

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Mate, for that budget i couldn't do a better job than this!!! USE THIS!!!! Otherwise only spend $1000 not closer to $2000

Also if you are going to "upgrade" to an i7 why not just buy one now??? You will SAVE money!!  

[VirusStorm]

1 minute ago, tataklee said:

I wasn't talking about its overclocking capabilities. I was talking ablut Ivy Bridge and socket 1155 in general.

that may be true, but if he settles for a 3570k he can also get a cheaper motherboard

[stealth80]

1 minute ago, VirusStorm said:

that may be true, but if he settles for a 3570k he can also get a cheaper motherboard

Or he could spend his cash wisely and get the X99 build I made lol, that is ofc assuming he's in the US

[BallisticPeanut]

2 minutes ago, GopherFromtheSky said:

3 minutes ago, GopherFromtheSky said:

Damn guys, you know you stuff. I don't think I'll need the i7 or an aftermarket CPU cooler, as I won't be doing any overclocking. It seems like you all think getting a power supply with a lower max wattage isn't a problem, but I may want to get another card in the future, and then the i7 and all that would follow. I'd also like to keep the SSD at 500gb, just to allow extra fast boot times for various games and systems. I also really like the 300R case. Howabout the RAM? Do you guys think 8 is enough?

Damn guys, you know you stuff. I don't think I'll need the i7 or an aftermarket CPU cooler, as I won't be doing any overclocking. It seems like you all think getting a power supply with a lower max wattage isn't a problem, but I may want to get another card in the future, and then the i7 and all that would follow. I'd also like to keep the SSD at 500gb, just to allow extra fast boot times for various games and systems. I also really like the 300R case. Howabout the RAM? Do you guys think 8 is enough?

8gbs of ram should be fine, some newer games can take advantage of more ram, but if you ever need more it's pretty simple and easy to upgrade. 

 

[GopherFromtheSky]

What games to I play? Anything Bethesda, all the borderlands, cities: skylines, Farcry 3 and 4, Bioshock: Infinite, and probably lots more once I see what it's capable of. Oh, and I'm Canadian. 

[tataklee]

24 minutes ago, GopherFromtheSky said:

  My laptop has done it's job, even admirably at times, but it's time for something new, the real thing. Having to run everything on low, experiencing heavily inconsistent fps, and cringing at the reality that I'm stretching it's capabilities, I've realized it's time to upgrade. 
  

  With helpful advice from computer programmer's and other tech savvy friends, I've compiled what I think would be a great gaming rig for my needs. I don't need 4k display or 32gb of ram, partially because it's intimidating, and also because the cost can be murder. I feel pretty strong about the graphics card, memory, and peripherals, but I'm open to any and all pieces of advice. Using pcpartpicker.com, the following has been what I've been nerding out over for the past few weeks. My budget sits between $1500- $1900.

 

For a grand total of $1760.50:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor

MOTHERBOARD:  ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

RAM:   Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

HDD:   Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

SSD:   Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

GPU:   EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card

CASE:   Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid-Tower Case

PWR SUPPLY:  Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

OS:  Microsoft Windows Home 10 (64-bit)

KEYBOARD:   Corsair K95 RBG Wired Gaming Mechanical (Cherry MX Browns) Keyboard

MONITOR:   Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.75 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($142.57 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB FTW ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($639.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1422.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-21 17:55 EST-0500

 

Here's another build, I consciously didn't include any peripherals. I think you simply could get so much more performance for your money.

[GopherFromtheSky]

I'm pretty sure I'm going to change the motherboard

[stealth80]

10 minutes ago, GopherFromtheSky said:

I'm pretty sure I'm going to change the motherboard

Candian changes the budget lol but here:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($278.50 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.15 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($133.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($92.65 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($68.15 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($933.98 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case  ($96.75 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1863.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-21 18:14 EST-0500