Gaming PC Build - $1500 budget, only spent $1250. $250 to play with!!!!

[ck5uperman]

Building a gaming computer to run WoW on the Ultra setting. My budget is +/- $1500, and the current build I selected (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Bd7MTW) is about $1250. What would you spend the additional $250 on? No peripherals needed. Currently using an ASUS VH226H monitor.

 

[badboyrog2]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ws3Qf7
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ws3Qf7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ws3Qf7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($147.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($669.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1495.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[The_Freeman]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ws3Qf7
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ws3Qf7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ws3Qf7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($147.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($669.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1495.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

A 780 Ti is not really necessary for gaming.

 

[ck5uperman]

What would you suggest in place of the 780 Ti?

Also, I am looking to build the best possible system for under $1,500.00. Thus "not necessary" is relative to what I am upgrading in place of the cost reduction.

Should I get a new monitor?

 

[The_Freeman]

What would you suggest in place of the 780 Ti?

Also, I am looking to build the best possible system for under $1,500.00. Thus "not necessary" is relative to what I am upgrading in place of the cost reduction.

Should I get a new monitor?

At most I would get a GTX780. As for the monitor if you don't mind the Backlight bleed from top and bottom, visible on dark/black screens, the Shiny plastic surround that attracts dust and that the Lightweight plastic stand has a big footprint on the desk then no I wouldn't get a new one

 

[badboyrog2]

''Should I get a new monitor''

i can not see why you will need a new monitor when you have one already???
maybe to have a 144 hz instead ?? or a bigger screen??

the 780 ti should be the best investment for gaming so far if thats meet your budget?
of course a 780 or r9 280x can do the job too , its up to you if you want a futur proof rig or you will be happy with all the actually games ?? its up to you

 

[ck5uperman]

@basboyrog2 and @the_freeeman

Why the EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card over the Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card?

 

[The_Freeman]

@basboyrog2 and @the_freeeman

Why the EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card over the Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card?

Its Personal preference as they are very similar cards in terms of performance (the 780 is overall better though) but the R9 does have a higher power intake and is a little less expensive. Here are some benchmarks if you wana check them out:http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1068?vs=1036