Best gaming pc for $1,450-$1,500?

[RxZ Rubix]

Hi, I am in the process of making a gaming pc with a budget of $1,450-$1,500. I am not at all experienced when it comes to building computers, so any advice will be appreciated. Here is a build that I had in mind: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WqJcyf . Once again I am new to this sort of thing so I welcome constructive criticism.

[SteveGrabowski0]

What monitor are you using?

[NTDaws]

How bout this friend

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XZBkbj
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XZBkbj/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($349.75 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($143.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($96.99 @ Jet) 
Storage: ADATA Ultimate SU800 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($77.98 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.69 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card  ($389.99 @ B&H) 
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($88.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM  140mm Fan  ($17.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM  140mm Fan  ($17.88 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1385.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-16 20:36 EST-0500

[Energycore]

You should spend more on peripherals, the Devastator Keyboard is terrible.

 

I would go mechanical of your choice ($80), then EVGA Torq X5 ($35)

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($143.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($93.99 @ Jet) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Jet) 
Storage: Seagate Pipeline HD 2TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.95 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card  ($589.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: DIYPC J180-BL ATX Mid Tower Case  ($35.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($54.89 @ B&H) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($90.72 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Thermaltake Commander Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Laser Mouse  ($26.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1501.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-16 21:01 EST-0500

Edited January 17, 2017 by herman mcpootis
forgot OS

[Droidbot]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

You should spend more on peripherals, the Devastator Keyboard is terrible.

 

I would go mechanical of your choice ($80), then EVGA Torq X5 ($35)

 

This. The mouse in the Devastator literally uses a sensor that is for office use. 

 

The Torq X5 uses the same sensor as the DeathAdder Chroma, and if you don't like the shape go for something like a SteelSeries Rival 300 or maybe even a Kone Pure if you're cashed up.

Don't go for any EVGA mouse besides X3 and X5, as the rest uses laser sensors which have built in acceleration. 

[RxZ Rubix]

6 minutes ago, SteveGrabowski0 said:

What monitor are you using?

I already have a BenQ RL2455HM at my house. Will that be adequate?

[Guest]

Just now, RxZ Rubix said:

I already have a BenQ RL2455HM at my house. Will that be adequate?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($63.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($144.95 @ B&H) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Jet) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.66 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($428.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($90.72 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.99 @ Corsair) 
Mouse: Redragon Centrophorus M601 Wired Optical Mouse  ($22.24 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1495.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-16 20:45 EST-0500

[Energycore]

2 minutes ago, RxZ Rubix said:

I already have a BenQ RL2455HM at my house. Will that be adequate?

That'll work but you can (should) fit a 1080p 144Hz monitor into your budget easily. Dem high framerates

[SteveGrabowski0]

2 minutes ago, RxZ Rubix said:

I already have a BenQ RL2455HM at my house. Will that be adequate?

It seems like a waste to build a $1500 system for a 1080p 60 Hz monitor honestly. You might be able to build a badass 1440p gaming system with a nice 27 inch 1440p IPS panel on that budget.

[Droidbot]

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Mouse: Redragon Centrophorus M601 Wired Optical Mouse  ($22.24 @ Amazon) 

 

4 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

Keyboard: Thermaltake Commander Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Laser Mouse  ($26.99 @ NCIX US) 

Please, for the love of god OP, spend a little more on peripherals and get actually decent quality stuff. 

The Reddragon uses an Avago 3050 which isn't total ass, but isn't amazing either. 

TT Commander is just total garbage. Keyboard has bumpy switches that makes it feel like you're typing on a speed bump

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Droidbot said:

 

Please, for the love of god OP, spend a little more on peripherals and get actually decent quality stuff. 

The Reddragon uses an Avago 3050 which isn't total ass, but isn't amazing either. 

TT Commander is just total garbage. Keyboard has bumpy switches that makes it feel like you're typing on a speed bump

I got a freaking cherry brown what are you talking

[Droidbot]

Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

I got a freaking cherry brown what are you talking

Left out the keyboard for a reason, the Strafe's amazing. Talking about that mouse. 

[Guest]

@Energycore this much blue?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($349.75 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BL 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Designare ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($202.98 @ Directron) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($107.97 @ Jet) 
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.91 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.66 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB STRIX Video Card  ($419.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Zalman Z1 Neo ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 800W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Corsair) 
Total: $1487.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-16 20:55 EST-0500

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, Droidbot said:

Left out the keyboard for a reason, the Strafe's amazing. Talking about that mouse. 

It's just a mouse, come on.... 

[Energycore]

I should do my own contribution, with monitor and good peripherals.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($234.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($84.97 @ Jet)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Jet)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card  ($389.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($188.83 @ Jet)
Keyboard: SteelSeries 6GV/2 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($78.67 @ Amazon)
Mouse: EVGA TORQ X5 Wired Optical Mouse  ($58.31 @ Amazon)
Total: $1447.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-16 20:57 EST-0500

3 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

@Energycore this much blue?

Too much blue

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

I should do my own contribution, with monitor and good peripherals.

 

Too much blue

~btw how is Rosewill Quark? Too Quarky or good enough?

[Energycore]

2 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

~btw how is Rosewill Quark? Too Quarky or good enough?

It's good, Tier 2. Got blue PCI-E connectors too.

[Droidbot]

4 minutes ago, Energycore said:

I should do my own contribution, with monitor and good peripherals.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($234.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($84.97 @ Jet)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Jet)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card  ($389.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($188.83 @ Jet)
Keyboard: SteelSeries 6GV/2 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($78.67 @ Amazon)
Mouse: EVGA TORQ X5 Wired Optical Mouse  ($58.31 @ Amazon)
Total: $1447.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-16 20:57 EST-0500

Too much blue

why 6gv2 when strafe is like $2 more and you can get browns and it has flashy red lights

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, Droidbot said:

why 6gv2 when strafe is like $2 more and you can get browns and it has flashy red lights

I like reds

[RxZ Rubix]

4 minutes ago, Droidbot said:

why 6gv2 when strafe is like $2 more and you can get browns and it has flashy red lights

What is 6gv2?

[Droidbot]

4 minutes ago, Energycore said:

I like reds

they're nice yeah

 

2 minutes ago, RxZ Rubix said:

What is 6gv2?

steelseries's old mechanical keyboard. good keyboard, no bs, built like a tank

[Energycore]

2 minutes ago, Droidbot said:

steelseries's old mechanical keyboard. good keyboard, no bs, built like a tank

Is it better built than the Rosewill Apollo 9100? Cuz I can still cancel my order on the Apollo and get that one

[Droidbot]

2 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Is it better built than the Rosewill Apollo 9100? Cuz I can still cancel my order on the Apollo and get that one

I have no idea. Have a look at reviews. It's been replaced by the Apex M500, similar board with blue leds. It also comes with blacks if thats your thing ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, Droidbot said:

I have no idea. Have a look at reviews. It's been replaced by the Apex M500, similar board with blue leds. It also comes with blacks if thats your thing ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Hmmm I liked the built like a tank clause though.

 

I think I'll just take good care of the Rosewill. My deathstalker survived 4 years and 3 or 4 coffee spills.