Best PC Build

[Lucius_]

Im new to the concept of PC gaming and making a really good pc so i was just wondering if this
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1411&products_id=27959
is worth it and if its actually good or not. Or could you just link me PC's or parts that are better and cheaper.

I just want a really good custom built PC that can run games on like best performance
budget: 1.3k
purchasing a custom built pc within the next few months
Thanks

 

[Alpha3031]

Will you overclock? When will you purchase? What is your budget?

 

[CTurbo]

That is a very solid build BUT it is not worth anywhere near $1500. You could replicate it for probably under $1000 by building it yourself.

 

[Iron124]

Here is that identical system:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($78.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1045.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

If you're okay with them making a $500 markup, sure, it's great. Otherwise, build your own.

 

[Alpha3031]

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($284.00 @ PLE Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($45.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($195.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($102.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($439.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($199.00 @ PLE Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($109.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1584.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[CTurbo]

It took me a minute to realize you're in Australia so that explains why the price is so high. Still comes out cheaper to build your own though.


PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/2PnbCJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/2PnbCJ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($329.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($149.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1339.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[CTurbo]

If you're not sold on that case, we could change a few things to get the most for your money. How much are you wanting to spend?

 

[Lucius_]

uhm budget can be up to 1.3k. purchasing a custom pc within the next few months.

 

[IHaveDaBestPC]

The concept of that prebuilt is good, but by using a cheaper case than 350d you can save a few bucks here

 

[Lucius_]

If you're not sold on that case, we could change a few things to get the most for your money. How much are you wanting to spend?

roughly $1.3k give or take. An ideal case for me would be all black but with some red on the insides or out sides OR just all black case.

 

[Lucius_]

The concept of that prebuilt is good, but by using a cheaper case than 350d you can save a few bucks here

Does the case really do much at all? or is all just for looks?

 

[IHaveDaBestPC]

The concept of that prebuilt is good, but by using a cheaper case than 350d you can save a few bucks here

Does the case really do much at all? or is all just for looks?

Not just the looks, good case will allow better air flow inside, therefore you rig won't be too overheated. What I try to say that there are cheaper case which provides good air flow too

 

[CTurbo]

The 350D is a very nice case. You could just go with my $1339 build above.

 

[Lucius_]

The concept of that prebuilt is good, but by using a cheaper case than 350d you can save a few bucks here

Does the case really do much at all? or is all just for looks?

Not just the looks, good case will allow better air flow inside, therefore you rig won't be too overheated. What I try to say that there are cheaper case which provides good air flow too

The 350D is a very nice case. You could just go with my $1339 build above.

Could you provide me with some examples, preferably all black coloured.

 

[Lucius_]

The 350D is a very nice case. You could just go with my $1339 build above.

So the build you provided is the same thing or does it have some different parts? And i assume i would have to build this right?

 

[CTurbo]

My $1339 build is almost the exact same thing as that pre-built system except it has a better video card (280x) instead of the 280. Yes you would have to put it together.

 

[IHaveDaBestPC]

The concept of that prebuilt is good, but by using a cheaper case than 350d you can save a few bucks here

Does the case really do much at all? or is all just for looks?

Not just the looks, good case will allow better air flow inside, therefore you rig won't be too overheated. What I try to say that there are cheaper case which provides good air flow too

The 350D is a very nice case. You could just go with my $1339 build above.

Could you provide me with some examples, preferably all black coloured.

Sorry about the cheaper, it doesn't. But this Vengeance C70 is a great equivalent
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007S02GMA/?tag=pcpapi-20

Newegg and Amazon has this for 99,99$

 

[Lucius_]

My $1339 build is almost the exact same thing as that pre-built system except it has a better video card (280x) instead of the 280. Yes you would have to put it together.

Wow thats great. saving $161 and your build is better than the one i had? how much more and what could i add to make it look more fancy, like red lights on the fans or something?

 

[CTurbo]

Yep and sure you can add any color LED lights you want.

 

[Lucius_]

Yep and sure you can add any color LED lights you want.

Could you please explain in a bit more detail because im not too sure how to do that