Hi everyone. I'm looking to build my first PC and need advice on my part choices. This will primarily be a gaming PC and then just internet browsing, netflix, and such.
My goal is to be able to play most current games at ultra/max setting at 1080p with 60+ fps. So first, I would like some feedback on if that is a realistic goal with this build. Also any suggestions on alternatives to these parts that could possibly get me more bang for my buck would be awesome.
The main component I am unsure about is the motherboard--I don't really know what features look for when picking one out, what is needed if I want to over clock, and what a good cost/performance ratio is for one. I could also use some advice on a good case to pick out; I'm not concerned with the look so much as I am that everything fits and there is enough room that stuff won't overheat. Lastly, is my CPU cooler good enough for over clocking if I choose to do it in the future?
Approximate Purchase Date: 2-3 months
Budget Range: $1000-1300 (not including accessories/monitor/OS)
OS: Windows 8.1 Pro
Overclocking: Yes, I would like to in the future when I get a better handle on how system tuning works
SLI: That might be my first upgrade when I notice I'm starting to fall behind new games (I would use another GTX 770)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($339.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1013.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-15 14:20 EDT-0400)
I also have a couple miscellaneous questions that I would like to get people's input on if you have a chance:
-What kind of virus protection software should I get for a gaming PC? I can get McAfee free from my school. Will that be ok? Are there any issues with it slowing down the system?
-Any suggestions for a good monitor in the $150-$300 range that would match the specs of my build.
My goal is to be able to play most current games at ultra/max setting at 1080p with 60+ fps. So first, I would like some feedback on if that is a realistic goal with this build. Also any suggestions on alternatives to these parts that could possibly get me more bang for my buck would be awesome.
The main component I am unsure about is the motherboard--I don't really know what features look for when picking one out, what is needed if I want to over clock, and what a good cost/performance ratio is for one. I could also use some advice on a good case to pick out; I'm not concerned with the look so much as I am that everything fits and there is enough room that stuff won't overheat. Lastly, is my CPU cooler good enough for over clocking if I choose to do it in the future?
Approximate Purchase Date: 2-3 months
Budget Range: $1000-1300 (not including accessories/monitor/OS)
OS: Windows 8.1 Pro
Overclocking: Yes, I would like to in the future when I get a better handle on how system tuning works
SLI: That might be my first upgrade when I notice I'm starting to fall behind new games (I would use another GTX 770)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($339.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1013.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-15 14:20 EDT-0400)
I also have a couple miscellaneous questions that I would like to get people's input on if you have a chance:
-What kind of virus protection software should I get for a gaming PC? I can get McAfee free from my school. Will that be ok? Are there any issues with it slowing down the system?
-Any suggestions for a good monitor in the $150-$300 range that would match the specs of my build.