First Gaming PC Help ($1200)

[Iwia]

Hey guys!
I finally decided not to buy a next gen console and build a gaming pc.
Since this is the first time for me I really need some help.
In terms of gaming my main focus is Battlefield 4 and other future games based on the Frostbite 3 engine like Dragon Age: Inquisition and the next Mass Effect installment.

I don't have much so far but this is what I was thinking about:

CPU: i5-4570 (since I don't want to overclock this seems to be the best choice to me)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Motherboard: I guess any H87 would do the job (any suggestions?)
Memory: 8gb should be enought (haven't decided which manufacturer)
Storage: 1 or 2 GB / no SSD (to save money – maybe I'll buy one in the future)
Video Card: No Idea
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (seems to be one of the best choices from what I've read)
Power Supply: Seasonic - wattage depending on the gpu (same like the case – seems to be one of the best choices)

So, as you can see my main problem is choosing a video card.

I've seen the GTX 660 as a recommended video card for BF4 but I've also seen the recommended VRAM to be 3gb and the 660 has only 2gb.

I've already bought a monitor, mouse, keyboard and speakers and my remaining budget would be around 1200 for the pc.

Thanks for your help!

 

[AMD Radeon]

where do you live?

no need 212 evo if you dont OC

 

[Iwia]

where do you live?

no need 212 evo if you dont OC

Sapporo, Japan

since I spend a lot time gaming I thought a cooler wouldn't be a bad idea - and it's not too expensive. also I've heard the stock coolers are quite loud or is this wrong?

 

[AMD Radeon]

well, it is up to you

because i see you picked a low performance card. you can save money from cpu cooler and buy cheaper case. and then invest it on better GPU
GTX 760
GTX 770
AMD R8 280X

 

[Iwia]

well, it is up to you

because i see you picked a low performance card. you can save money from cpu cooler and buy cheaper case. and then invest it on better GPU
GTX 760
GTX 770
AMD R8 280X

I was looking at the GIGABYTE GTX 770 4GB (GV-N770OC-4GD)

do you think a 2gb gpu will last for a while or would a 3gb+ be more future proof?

 

[AMD Radeon]

no advantage using 4GB card, look for its benchmark, and you will see it performs exactly the same with 2GB

 

[Iwia]

no advantage using 4GB card, look for its benchmark, and you will see it performs exactly the same with 2GB

thanks for the info.
can you recommend a particular motherboard for the i5-4570?

 

[Iwia]

well, it is up to you

because i see you picked a low performance card. you can save money from cpu cooler and buy cheaper case. and then invest it on better GPU
GTX 760
GTX 770
AMD R8 280X

what cheaper case would you suggest? I really like the "simple" look of the Define R4 (something like the HAF 912 would be "too much" for me) and it seems it has enough room for future upgrades.

 

[AMD Radeon]

go with this :
mobo http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h87mpro4
case Corsair 200R, 300R, NZXT source white or black

 

[sacara21]

This is what I would do if I was you.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($494.69 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1203.61