Finally! Building first Gaming Rig Approx. $1600

[TcanadaZ16]

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and have recently been starting to research and learn about making my own computer! My budget is around $1600 for just the computer not including display or peripherals. I made a list on PC part picker with my very limited knowledge.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/LvMkgs

My goal is to be able to run most games on maxed settings while being able to run fraps. Also doing some video editing and stuff for YouTube. Are my expectations realistic? As I said I'm pretty much a noob in this subject so all help and advice would be helpful. As well mentioning any problems with the list as for size and stuff of the case and anything being incompatible or not fitting would be great.


Thank you again for the help.
-TcanadaZ16

 

[Alpha3031]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($269.99 @ Memory Express)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($218.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.44 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Antec Nine Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case ($93.48 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 1300W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($174.99 @ Memory Express)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.75 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1589.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Fully 3-way SLI/Crossfire capable (easy upgrading)

Higher cap SSD and HDD

Newer Intel DC CPU with better TIM

 

[Marcopolo123]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($269.99 @ Memory Express)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.44 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($411.61 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.75 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1335.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[TcanadaZ16]

Hi guys
Thanks for the advice and help you've provided. I updated the list a bit but I have one more question, here's the list first.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($138.23 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec Nine Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($147.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($256.99 @ Best Buy)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($37.33 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Wired Gaming Keyboard ($124.98)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Headphones ($138.99)
Other: Blue Microphones Yeti ($99.93)
Total: $2511.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Well, there goes the budget, but this also includes other stuff like keyboard, mouse, etc..
With the cooling though, is it worth it to just use the NH-D14 or should i upgrade to one of the Cosair Water cooling system?

Thanks again for all the help 🙂
-TcanadaZ16

 

[Alpha3031]

Both good though the noctura would be quieter. You won't see much difference though some people can be nervous putting a giant hunk of steel on top of motherboards. (the h100i would cool a bit better).