Building a gaming PC

[FrodoSwaggins]

Hi guys.
So far these are the parts I've chosen to become my new PC: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MT3Tzy I still need a case, monitor, and m/kb.
Could you give some suggestions for the case? I am looking for something with great airflow that isn't too big, but that has enough room for the videocard to sit comfortably.
Also, do you know of any good monitors going on sale? I am looking for 22'-24' since that's how much room I have right now.
Also, like mentioned before, I need a m/kb. Could you suggest some good products? I rather not purchase "gaming" m/kbs because they tend to work just like the cheaper counterparts. Some logitech/microsoft products might work just fine.
Thank you.
PS: You can also suggest some changes, just try to not go over the 1000 dollar limit, please.

 

[Andrew Buck]

Hi guys.
So far these are the parts I've chosen to become my new PC: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MT3Tzy I still need a case, monitor, and m/kb.
Could you give some suggestions for the case? I am looking for something with great airflow that isn't too big, but that has enough room for the videocard to sit comfortably.
Also, do you know of any good monitors going on sale? I am looking for 22'-24' since that's how much room I have right now.
Also, like mentioned before, I need a m/kb. Could you suggest some good products? I rather not purchase "gaming" m/kbs because they tend to work just like the cheaper counterparts. Some logitech/microsoft products might work just fine.
Thank you.
PS: You can also suggest some changes, just try to not go over the 1000 dollar limit, please.

You can get a Cooler Master HAF 912/922. Cheap, but great. For monitors, Samsung sells some great ones for cheaply, like this one: if you really want a great one, look at this: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-24-led-hd-monitor/8767099.p?id=1218890757862&ref=199&loc=8BacdVP0GFs&siteID=8BacdVP0GFs-6_YNYcf.oJUJhrpAeBtQSg. For mouse and keyboard, I have the Cooler Master CMSTORM Devastator. Amazing deal and aesthetics for such a good keyboard and mouse. It runs around $30.

 

[iceclock]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XJXcRB) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XJXcRB/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690) | $219.99 @ NCIX US
**CPU Cooler** | [Arctic Cooling Alpine 11 Pro Rev. 2 36.7 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-cooling-cpu-cooler-acalp11pror2) | $12.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Motherboard** | [ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97pro4) | $76.66 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | $74.70 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te120bw) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $49.99 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx770dc2oc2gd5) | $319.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/enermax-case-eca3253br) | $44.99 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620m) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe) | $14.98 @ OutletPC
**Monitor** | [Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs247hp) | $144.99 @ Newegg
**Keyboard** | [Microsoft Keyboard 200 Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-keyboard-6jh00026) | $7.78 @ Amazon
**Mouse** | [Gigabyte M5050 Wired Optical Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-mouse-gmm5050wht) | $7.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1115.02

here within budget with monitor+key+mouse

 

[i7Baby]

Is this $1000 budget on top of your build ($850)? or including it?

 

[iceclock]

his computers already close to 1000 bucks. so im presuming 1000 with mouse+keyboard+ another sum for monitor.

 

[FrodoSwaggins]

his computers already close to 1000 bucks. so im presuming 1000 with mouse+keyboard+ another sum for monitor.

Bingo, I should have made myself more clear.
The rig can go up to 1k. I got 200 on the side for monitor and kb/m, maybe a cheapo headset, otherwise ill just wait until the 11th to buy that.
I am also not planing on overclocking, so I figured that the stock cooler should be enough. Also, whats the difference between the 4670 and the 4690? Both cost roughly the same.

 

[iceclock]

4690 is a bit faster and not that much more expensive.

i got u an aftermarket cooler because stock is loud and cools less good 12$ cant go wrong

 

[Andrew Buck]

his computers already close to 1000 bucks. so im presuming 1000 with mouse+keyboard+ another sum for monitor.

Bingo, I should have made myself more clear.
The rig can go up to 1k. I got 200 on the side for monitor and kb/m, maybe a cheapo headset, otherwise ill just wait until the 11th to buy that.
I am also not planing on overclocking, so I figured that the stock cooler should be enough. Also, whats the difference between the 4670 and the 4690? Both cost roughly the same.

Better performance with the 4690.

 

[FrodoSwaggins]

his computers already close to 1000 bucks. so im presuming 1000 with mouse+keyboard+ another sum for monitor.

Bingo, I should have made myself more clear.
The rig can go up to 1k. I got 200 on the side for monitor and kb/m, maybe a cheapo headset, otherwise ill just wait until the 11th to buy that.
I am also not planing on overclocking, so I figured that the stock cooler should be enough. Also, whats the difference between the 4670 and the 4690? Both cost roughly the same.

Better performance with the 4690.

Do you think ill need an aftermarket cooler?
Also, what do you think about the PSU
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zxqFK8

 

[Andrew Buck]

his computers already close to 1000 bucks. so im presuming 1000 with mouse+keyboard+ another sum for monitor.

Bingo, I should have made myself more clear.
The rig can go up to 1k. I got 200 on the side for monitor and kb/m, maybe a cheapo headset, otherwise ill just wait until the 11th to buy that.
I am also not planing on overclocking, so I figured that the stock cooler should be enough. Also, whats the difference between the 4670 and the 4690? Both cost roughly the same.

Better performance with the 4690.

Do you think ill need an aftermarket cooler?
Also, what do you think about the PSU
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zxqFK8

No, you won't. It is not unlocked so no overclocking. The stock cooler has been made for that CPU. s for the CPU, it is probably fine, but I have not heard too much about Antec Power Supplies.

 

[FrodoSwaggins]

his computers already close to 1000 bucks. so im presuming 1000 with mouse+keyboard+ another sum for monitor.

Bingo, I should have made myself more clear.
The rig can go up to 1k. I got 200 on the side for monitor and kb/m, maybe a cheapo headset, otherwise ill just wait until the 11th to buy that.
I am also not planing on overclocking, so I figured that the stock cooler should be enough. Also, whats the difference between the 4670 and the 4690? Both cost roughly the same.

Better performance with the 4690.

Do you think ill need an aftermarket cooler?
Also, what do you think about the PSU
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zxqFK8

No, you won't. It is not unlocked so no overclocking. The stock cooler has been made for that CPU. s for the CPU, it is probably fine, but I have not heard too much about Antec Power Supplies.

Changed the Antec for a corsair, does it look solid?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6V8Ngs

 

[Andrew Buck]

Looks good! Good luck!

 

[iceclock]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zxqFK8) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zxqFK8/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690) | $219.99 @ NCIX US
**Motherboard** | [ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97pro4) | $76.66 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | $74.70 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te120bw) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $52.91 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx770dc2oc2gd5) | $319.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/enermax-case-eca3253br) | $44.99 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620m) | $59.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $929.22

looks good except i changed the powersupply because the one u selected doesnt have good quality caps and would not recommand it.

i mean its an ok powersupply but for the price the antec gamer 620 is alot better