First Gaming Build

[Lag Nation]

I want to get some feed back on my first gaming pc before i order i want to run Ftb and minecraft related games with the highest fps i can also while i record and then i would also like to run games like bf4 on some pretty high settings let me know thanks for the feedback.


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

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $233.97 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87xud3h) | $149.97 @ OutletPC
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9r) | $89.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st31000524as) | $70.48 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon R7 250 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr725oc2girev20) | $85.38 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-sgc5000wkwn1) | $152.98 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Cougar 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cougar-power-supply-cougara500) | $49.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $832.76
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-17 23:52 EDT-0400 |

 

[CTurbo]

You're spending too much a cpu power and not near enough on video power. This would not be a very good gaming PC at all.

 

[i7Baby]

Try an i5 4590 and H97 eg Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 instead. Try a cheaper case.

The see if you can get a GTX760 or R9 270x

See Tom's for less - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-your-own-budget-gaming-pc,3780.html - GTX770!!!!

 

[CTurbo]

This would be WAY better.


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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($152.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $824.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-18 00:03 EDT-0400

 

[Lag Nation]

but what if i plan on overclocking
thats why i choose the 4670k

 

[EasyLover]

What is your budget? Check this build for a while. Based on your budget, it can be revised.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.48 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($264.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($152.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.30 @ Newegg)
Total: $1009.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-18 00:09 EDT-0400

 

[Lag Nation]

my budget right now is like 850 the most but if i wait two weeks i can increase the budget too around 950 but i dont wanna wait any longer i wanna start ordering these parts right now

 

[EasyLover]

Ok. By sacrificing your Case choice, this build is near $893.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.48 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($264.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.30 @ Newegg)
Total: $892.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-18 00:18 EDT-0400

 

[Lag Nation]

Dang but the case is one of the most unique parts for me idk if i want to sacrafice that

 

[CTurbo]

If you sacrifice anything, sacrifice overclocking. It's so over-rated.

 

[Lag Nation]

is it really fine then ill sacrafice overclocking so what cpu and motherboard should i get if i dont wanna overclock but note i still want to stay with intel as it way better then amd

 

[CTurbo]

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($152.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $824.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-18 00:57 EDT-0400

 

[Icaraeus]

Go with an i5 4670 and matching non-overclockable motherboard.

 

[Lag Nation]

Ct turbo ima go with your build man i hope this turns out to be a really good build im about to order all the parts right now

 

[Lag Nation]

im a little concern about the cpu but i dont really know what im doing and you seem to have more knowledge than me ill ssend you pics when i do the complete build

 

[CTurbo]

Why are you concerned about the cpu? It's VERY strong. The H97 motherboard will allow for possible future upgrades of the 5th gen Intels.

 

[Lag Nation]

alright idk i just thought since it went from 3.4 too 3.3 is gonna make a diffrence

 

[EasyLover]

It is not known as of this time that will 97 chipset support Broadwell or not. If not going for overclocking then build of CTurbo is a good one.

 

[Lag Nation]

alright im just gonna go with his build