Building a PC, need help.

[gavina1999]

Hi, I'm currently an xbox one user (I know, disgusting) and have been a console user since I can remember, but I've always enjoyed PC gaming (CSGO, CoD4 etc. basic games) and never had anything against it so before you put me on a burning cross I thought I should tell you. Well anyways, I've got about $410 (3ish weeks worth of saving) and I'm going to sell my xbox at around $500ish with games etc on ebay putting me at around $900 and I'm interested in building a computer, I've got plenty of friends that have done it and only play pc and are willing to help me out only one problem, they are extremely AMD bias, which I dont have a problem with it's just I feel as if when I'm talking to them about it they're not exploring Intel/Nvidia options. But basically, I already have a 1080 60hz monitor so thats covered, but I'm thinking of buying a nice BenQ monitor thats around $250 100-144hz (dont remember exactly) But here's what I'm running into. I want to have a PC that can max out everything at at least 60 fps on 1080 (unless I get new monitor yadda yadda blah blah..) on pretty much every game I throw at it. I also would like to be able to edit/do graphics etc. (workstation stuff) and the i7 4790k is like $250 now at microcenter. I'm a bit clueless at this stuff but it has really been bugging me so if anyone can help me that would be great, not to mention my MAX budget is probably $1000. And I dont need an OS, Optical Drive or Network Adapter. Thanks and sorry for the long question.

 

[Benab3]

get this and that i7 4790k out of microcentre and you have a great pc
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DmhNZL

 

[dasulman]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hrBpMp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hrBpMp/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($318.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX TS 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $959.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-16 08:40 EST-0500

Case is personal preference, i just like the old phantom style. if you need keyboard and mouse, just pick up the corsair dominator keyboard and mouse bundle for $25 - they do alright.
this will edit your videos like a beast, and the 960 covers everything at 1080p with ease.

 

[gavina1999]

get this and that i7 4790k out of microcentre and you have a great pc
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DmhNZL

forgot to mention, are the upcoming r9 3xx series worth waiting for??

 

[Benab3]

I would get the 970, It is absolutely amazing for the price, I have one and settings are maxed out on everything. Also it runs extremely cool with little power

 

[Matt Dobe]

benab's build is probably the best for what your asking especially if you do move to a bigger res in the future. I would avoid the CX PSU as they have a history of unreliability (more so than other corsair series which are generally pretty good).

Highly recommend the XFX PSU from dasulman's build though.