Gaming build <$1000 - Comments welcome

chris886

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Here's what I got. My one question would be whether this power supply can support a second GTX 760 if I decide to add on later? Thanks.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1n1U4
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1n1U4/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1n1U4/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($67.80 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $975.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 10:15 EDT-0400)
 
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This is $55 more than your build but you forgot to include a CPU cooler for overclocking. That added a quick $20-30. Also, I found faster RAM for the same price. Lastly, I upgraded the PSU to a Antec PSU that is modular. Now you're ready to max out games!

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ NCIX US)...
This is $55 more than your build but you forgot to include a CPU cooler for overclocking. That added a quick $20-30. Also, I found faster RAM for the same price. Lastly, I upgraded the PSU to a Antec PSU that is modular. Now you're ready to max out games!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1032.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 10:22 EDT-0400)
 
Solution


NO! 600W will not support 2x760.

I don't advise adding a second 760 unless you plan on running a 144Hz monitor or 3 monitors. If you won't do those scenarios, then 99% of the time you are better off with upgrading your GPU instead of adding a second GPU.
 

chris886

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I like it, thanks.
 
Change the PSU and go for this one :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $982.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 10:27 EDT-0400)

I hope this helps.
 

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indeed
 
Also, if you can get just a little slower SSD. Give up the Overclocking abilities and SLI Ability, then you can go for the much powerful Nvidia 770 which is much better than the 760 when it comes to gaming. So for gaming, this build is much more powerful

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock H87M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $984.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 10:30 EDT-0400)

Also you can go for the 7970 and still retain the Overclocking and Crossfire abilities. The 7970 performs on par with the 770
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $994.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-01 10:34 EDT-0400)

So these are some extra added options which are worth considering for.

I hope this helps. Is there anything else I can do for you?
 

chris886

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Thanks, Honestly, I don't know anything about overclocking. I'm not opposed to it, just have never tried it. I don't know if I'd be more inclined to get a system that I can OC (assuming it's easy enough and safe?) or just go with a system that has more stock power?
 


If you have never tried overclocking, then probably go for the one which has more stock power. The first build that I suggested should be good for you. It has a lot more gaming power under it. So it should do well.

Is there anything else I can do for you? I would be happy to help.
 

I know how you feel. I was there too. I didn't know anything about it and was skeptical. But I decided to build a system with it in order to get the most out of my build. It worked out. Overclocking is easy. You just need to spend a little time reading about it and getting advice. It's not a huge time investment but it can significantly boost your system. I'd stick with a build that has overclocking in mind...you might not understand now but you will a few months later.