full build 1500$

[Michael9]

CPU
Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
$224.99

CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
$29.99

Motherboard
Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
$199.99

Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
$79.98

Storage
Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
$87.72

Video Card
EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card
$319.99

Case
NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
$84.99
Power Supply
EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
$135.99 $3.99

Optical Drive
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
$19.98

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
$84.99

Base Total: $1268.61
Shipping: $3.99
Total: $1272.60

I Have around 230$ to spare the computer will be used for the sole purpose of gaming/anime the comp case is staying the same no matter what anyone says.. I have no intentions of changing it..
and i dont really feel the need to make the gpu any better i would rather sli 770 in the future if one was not enough which is also the reason the psu is 850w

The comp case is black and i tried to get all parts red the best i could if anyone has any suggestions on the cpu a different red mobo or maybe a slightly better cpu cooler i would be happy to hear them i do not plan on overclocking..

The reason im getting the cpu that can overclock is because i would rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it.. could overclock at any given moment if someday i get the drive

im also thinking about fans.. four would work as long as they are not to expensive again ones with red led would be nice.. im already considering buying a fan controller for the front just cant find a red one yet..

any imput on the ssd i only plan to put 2-3 games and windows on it.. think i should get a slightly bigger one? and i already have a hdd thats why one is not listed.. thanks in advance for any help

 

[ruecklm14]

yeah that's a nice build. My friend almost has the exact same build and it works really nice.

 

[envy14tpe]

Yes, get a bigger SSD. The price of a 250gb EVO is $30 more than the 120gb version.
I thought that case has a fan controller. I mean a switch, 3 fan settings, but I could be wrong. If you want good cooling and you wan to add a fan controller then I'd get a different case.

 

[kunthakenthe]

here best price performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($86.66 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1582.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-23 22:10 EDT-0400

 

[Michael9]

appreciate the feedback ill go with the 250 ssd then if the price is that similar ill look into the case having a fan controller and if i decided to overclock i guess i would just get a better cpu cooler or start a watercooling ive seen many nzxt phantom 410 cases that are water cooled i really like the case and dont want to switch it plus im not worried about temps because more than likely i wont be overclocking so fans should work decently dispite the case and layout of the components i guess the main reason i actually want the added led fans would be looks. the extra airflow is just an added bonus

 

[kunthakenthe]

appreciate the feedback ill go with the 250 ssd then if the price is that similar ill look into the case having a fan controller and if i decided to overclock i guess i would just get a better cpu cooler or start a watercooling ive seen many nzxt phantom 410 cases that are water cooled i really like the case and dont want to switch it plus im not worried about temps because more than likely i wont be overclocking so fans should work decently dispite the case and layout of the components i guess the main reason i actually want the added led fans would be looks. the extra airflow is just an added bonus

try a 450d great case and big on water cooling


http://lifehacker.com/5940236/a-beginners-guide-to-water-cooling-your-computer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk3V64ZSsEI

 

[Teemi]

The only things I would change are faster ram and more storage.

 

[Michael9]

Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory
$79.99

this would be better then? then the 1600 ddr3 i choose above. dont fully understand what those numbers mean lol just found one that was compatible and the color i wanted.. first computer build

 

[envy14tpe]

Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory
$79.99

this would be better then? then the 1600 ddr3 i choose above. dont fully understand what those numbers mean lol just found one that was compatible and the color i wanted.. first computer build

Depends. If the 2133 is CL11 and the 1600 is CL9 then maybe not. If it is 2133 CL9 then yes it is better.

 

[kunthakenthe]

Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory
$79.99

this would be better then? then the 1600 ddr3 i choose above. dont fully understand what those numbers mean lol just found one that was compatible and the color i wanted.. first computer build

well he could try to lower the timings. I recommend anyram 1866-2133 mhz for intel.

 

[Tesla_Whizz]

Get the Western Digital Black, one of the fastest hard drives on the marker and with a 5 year warranty, you can't go wrong.

 

[kunthakenthe]

isnt he getting a ssd for speed that could help raise to the budget and performance. The westeren black drives ARE the fastest.

 

[Tesla_Whizz]

Only get 1866mhz and over if you going to do other intense programmes such as hd movie editing. In gaming its pointless, your GPU will handle the game.
But it is nice to still have it there when needed. If you can go for sniper or trident x but they tend to be more expensive

 

[Tesla_Whizz]

Yh they are but try telling a seagate fanboy that, just trying to keep everyone happy lol.

 

[envy14tpe]

I own Black and Blue WD HDDs. I can hear the black spin but not blues. I don't recommend black unless you do a lot of work with large files. My experience with failing HDDs, it'll fail in 1st year if it will fail.

RAM. Buy 1600or 1866 CL 9 but 2133 CL 10 is fine.