First build (for gaming).

[GlenicoNico]

I'm going to uni soon and I would like to build myself a new PC. Is this a good build " http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3IcoE "? I want this build to be an Intel & Nvidia build and i can live without an SSD.My budget is $1000.

If you guys have any recommendation for which part should i change please tell. Do you have have a better build for $1000? If so, please give the link (pcpartpicker if possible).

 

[Demorthus]

Yes, get 2 sticks of ram, not one. So 2x 4GB or 2x 8GB(gives you room for 16GB/32GB total if needed). Ram works optimized in dual channel or quan channel sticks with that motherboard.

 

[MalakiArtook]

i know you said you wanted intel nvidia (im the same way) but this will blow your build out of the water.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($88.79 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB OC Video Card ($479.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($38.57 @ Amazon)
Total: $1014.28
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-11 19:26 EDT-0400)

EDIT: i didnt realize you had 1 8g stick. dual channel is ideal

 

[cball1311]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.02 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($38.57 @ Amazon)
Total: $987.81
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-11 19:28 EDT-0400)

Yeah, get 2 DIMMs to utilize dual channel support from the motherboard. Other than that, changed a few things to get you a 770 in the build.

 

[i7Baby]

6300 will choke a 780. Stick with the 4670k

Get a better mobo - eg ud3 instead of udh - more power phases and better voltage control. Especially good for overclocking

Add a cpu cooler - coolermaster hyper 212 evo.

for a 760, you only need 500w. try an Antec HCG 520M or XFX 550

 

[GlenicoNico]

Yes, get 2 sticks of ram, not one. So 2x 4GB or 2x 8GB(gives you room for 16GB/32GB total if needed). Ram works optimized in dual channel or quan channel sticks with that motherboard.

Alright then. Thanks!!

 

[GlenicoNico]

Is this a better build " http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3IygL "? I chose that CPU because I've never overclocked my CPU and i don't plan to.

I'm still saving up. I'm planning to build this September, will this build be outdated? I know the "Haswell Refresh" are coming, should i wait? or just go with this one?

 

[HiTechObsessed]

6300 will choke a 780. Stick with the 4670k

Get a better mobo - eg ud3 instead of udh - more power phases and better voltage control. Especially good for overclocking

Add a cpu cooler - coolermaster hyper 212 evo.

for a 760, you only need 500w. try an Antec HCG 520M or XFX 550

6300 will not choke a 780 at all.

OP, this would be a better overall build. Can overclock, and the 770 will get you Ultra/Max at 1080p

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.02 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: OCZ ZT 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($38.57 @ Amazon)
Total: $997.45
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-12 11:15 EDT-0400)