£800 ($1200) Gaming PC Build 2015

[matt05]

So I have researched my component's and decided on a build. I will be using the PC primarily for gaming but also for general web browsing and whatnot. I have not included monitors or peripherals into the parts although I will be getting some. I will be overclocking my CPU so I have gone for the CM Hyper 212 EVO to cool it. I thought that before I go ahead and purchase the PC I asked some experienced PC builders for any advice or suggestions for my first build. Thanks in advance

Here is the build I have put together : PC Parts List

 

[Andrew_T]

That link is to a blank partpicker list...

 

[sadams04]

We can't see your proposed build...

Below is a build you could compare to. Overclock as you please. Add more memory and / or a second GTX 970 in SLI later if desired.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£173.94 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.44 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£89.99 @ Novatech)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£57.60 @ Kustom PCs)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£51.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (£269.98 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£43.48 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£64.75 @ CCL Computers)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.46 @ Aria PC)
Total: £823.57

 

[matt05]

I do apologise. I will just post the part names instead.

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
£173.94

CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
£25.44

Motherboard
Asus MAXIMUS VII RANGER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
£125.20

Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory
£70.80

Storage
Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
£54.95

Video Card
Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card
£166.93

Case
Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case
£67.80

Power Supply
Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
£51.46

Optical Drive
LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer
£14.89

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)

 

[Andrew_T]

With your processor I would opt for a higher end GPU. You could accommodate the cost by selecting a cheaper motherboard. I think the Asrock Z97 Extreme6 would suit you well, while still being suitable for overclocking.

 

[matt05]

Here in the UK the Asrock Extreme 6 is actually more expensive than the Asus. Also I've heard some things about Asrock not being as good quality and not as good OC. Is this true?

 

[Andrew_T]

I own an Extreme4, Im happy with it, though I have yet to purchase an unlocked processor to OC. Per their quality and OC-ing, you can refer to Tom's own article http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-intel-amd-motherboard,3902.html

In addition to that article, I seem to recall another one judging the Extreme6 as the best budget overclocker in a line-up also including an ASUS and Gigabyte board. Can't provide a link to that one, unfortunately.

 

[Trossa]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£173.94 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.44 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£89.99 @ Novatech)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£57.60 @ Kustom PCs)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£54.95 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (£255.59 @ Aria PC)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case (£53.08 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£61.16 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £807.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-09 00:44 GMT+0000