Gaming PC Build, Need Help.

[Brados22]

Hello guys/girls, I am looking to build a gaming PC that will topell all others for about $1200. Infact I have already picked out all the parts for one, I just need feedback from all of you telling me wether this build is viable or not, what I should change, and what I should leave the same. Anything you could tell me would be helpful, Thanks.
*Edit* Sorry about no link for PcPartPicker, http://pcpartpicker.com/user/gothicdarkstar/saved/45po hope this helps
also, the reason for the motherboard is I am hoping to do some major upgrading along the road and maybe some OC, Plus I really like all the options for System fan connectors on this motherboard (6 system fan 4-pin connectors)
*Edit* With everything I have been reading and seeing I am beginning to rethink my previous build so I came up with a new one, will this suit my needs better?
Final Build
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro (V Edition) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE228H 21.5" Monitor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Cooler Master HAF 922 W/ All Black Interior ($79.99)
Total: $1193.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 17:17 EDT-0400)


Previous Build

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Formula ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($299.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($175.38 @ Newegg)
Case: ARMOR-EVO ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE228H 21.5" Monitor[/url] ($132.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $1199.68

 

[Brados22]

Spoiler

You should atleast get a 660 GPU... And Win 8.1 unless you absolutely hate it.

I do hate windows 8 I would like to stick with Win 7

Whatever you finally decide on, I strongly advise on making sure that the build has a good SSD instead of conventional hard drive. The only people who would suggest otherwise are the ones who have never used a good SSD. LOL The only thing that a conventional HDD is good for anymore is mass storage of rarely used items, such as photos, movies, videos, etc. A strong SSD gives you an insane jump in speed/performance in every aspect of your PC, including but not limited to gaming.

I would disagree, I think a SSD is a luxury item. For someones first gaming build it makes more sense to sink that money into the video card and upgrade later. If is budget is a tight $1200 than Nouvake build is the most balanced. If he can afford another $100 on top of that than get an Samsung Evo 120gb for your OS and such.

Question would it be viable to have both SSD and HD or just one or the other?

It really depends on your storage needs. Most people have both. A SSD for your OS, Apps, and maybe a few choice games. A HDD for media content and other games (Titanfall is 50GB unpacked so I did not put that on my SSD). If you have deep pockets you can get a 1TB SSD but they are about $500. It depends or your needs, likes, and budget. Getting a small capacity SSD coupled with a high capacity HHD will give the best performance to price ratio

I can't agree more. I actually paid $425.00 for only 512GB of space, but I bought a Samsung 840 Pro. The only way to beat the 840 Pro is go with a PCI-e SSD, and then you're talking about STUPID money. I found a 10.24TB PCI-e SSD a couple of weeks ago for $124,000.00. And no, that isn't a typo. It was LITERALLY over a hundred thousand dollars! LOL

But for a newbie gaming PC, that $400 could be MUCH better spent elsewhere. The difference between an 840 Pro and a Kingston V300 is minimal. I bought a V300 for my dad, who has the same CPU just locked, and his bootup time is only about 2 seconds slower than my 840 Pro.

No matter what, this build with a 760 + SSD will ALWAYS be slower than with a 770 and regular HDD.

Please check out the new build if you haven't already, I think it will satisfy most of you. If not please tell me what else I can do to get the best bang for my buck.

Much more balanced. The only thing I would recommend is that you dish out another $15 or so and get the 4670k. The k denotes that the CPU is unlocked and therefore can be overclocked. That way you can take full advantage of overclocking potential if you ever you decide to do so, otherwise get a H87 board.

I might just do that the only reason I am very hesitant to OC is this is my first build and I wanted to stay away from OC because I am inexperienced and it could be harmful. Most tech savvy friends I have, have warned me to stay away from OC, Saying it would diminish my hardware's life, is this true?

Only if you go overboard and oc it to an unstable state. (i.e, 5 Giga hertz) so yes, OC can reduce component life, but only if it is unstable and having high temps. and bad voltages.

Is there any place where I could go learn to OC safely? Because if what your saying is true, I don't see the real harm.

 

[dustinhunt78]

Thanks to everybody for quoting so much that this page is now oversized

We can quote some more if it would make the happy

You know, Brados....I'll quote you on that! LMAO 😛

 

[minerva330]

Spoiler

You should atleast get a 660 GPU... And Win 8.1 unless you absolutely hate it.

I do hate windows 8 I would like to stick with Win 7

Whatever you finally decide on, I strongly advise on making sure that the build has a good SSD instead of conventional hard drive. The only people who would suggest otherwise are the ones who have never used a good SSD. LOL The only thing that a conventional HDD is good for anymore is mass storage of rarely used items, such as photos, movies, videos, etc. A strong SSD gives you an insane jump in speed/performance in every aspect of your PC, including but not limited to gaming.

I would disagree, I think a SSD is a luxury item. For someones first gaming build it makes more sense to sink that money into the video card and upgrade later. If is budget is a tight $1200 than Nouvake build is the most balanced. If he can afford another $100 on top of that than get an Samsung Evo 120gb for your OS and such.

Question would it be viable to have both SSD and HD or just one or the other?

It really depends on your storage needs. Most people have both. A SSD for your OS, Apps, and maybe a few choice games. A HDD for media content and other games (Titanfall is 50GB unpacked so I did not put that on my SSD). If you have deep pockets you can get a 1TB SSD but they are about $500. It depends or your needs, likes, and budget. Getting a small capacity SSD coupled with a high capacity HHD will give the best performance to price ratio

I can't agree more. I actually paid $425.00 for only 512GB of space, but I bought a Samsung 840 Pro. The only way to beat the 840 Pro is go with a PCI-e SSD, and then you're talking about STUPID money. I found a 10.24TB PCI-e SSD a couple of weeks ago for $124,000.00. And no, that isn't a typo. It was LITERALLY over a hundred thousand dollars! LOL

But for a newbie gaming PC, that $400 could be MUCH better spent elsewhere. The difference between an 840 Pro and a Kingston V300 is minimal. I bought a V300 for my dad, who has the same CPU just locked, and his bootup time is only about 2 seconds slower than my 840 Pro.

No matter what, this build with a 760 + SSD will ALWAYS be slower than with a 770 and regular HDD.

Please check out the new build if you haven't already, I think it will satisfy most of you. If not please tell me what else I can do to get the best bang for my buck.

Much more balanced. The only thing I would recommend is that you dish out another $15 or so and get the 4670k. The k denotes that the CPU is unlocked and therefore can be overclocked. That way you can take full advantage of overclocking potential if you ever you decide to do so, otherwise get a H87 board.

I might just do that the only reason I am very hesitant to OC is this is my first build and I wanted to stay away from OC because I am inexperienced and it could be harmful. Most tech savvy friends I have, have warned me to stay away from OC, Saying it would diminish my hardware's life, is this true?

They are partially right...if you do not know what you are doing. However, Z87 boards are known for their OCing potential while H87 do not OC. You have a unlocked CPU but a OCIng board.

It makes more sense to spend $15 to have the ability to OC in the future if you ever decide to do so. The alternative would be buying new hardware if you ever wanted to OC. Who knows in a few years once you become more savvy you could squeeze some extra life out of your set-up without having to buy anything

 

[Turb0Yoda]

Spoiler

Spoiler

You should atleast get a 660 GPU... And Win 8.1 unless you absolutely hate it.

I do hate windows 8 I would like to stick with Win 7

Whatever you finally decide on, I strongly advise on making sure that the build has a good SSD instead of conventional hard drive. The only people who would suggest otherwise are the ones who have never used a good SSD. LOL The only thing that a conventional HDD is good for anymore is mass storage of rarely used items, such as photos, movies, videos, etc. A strong SSD gives you an insane jump in speed/performance in every aspect of your PC, including but not limited to gaming.

I would disagree, I think a SSD is a luxury item. For someones first gaming build it makes more sense to sink that money into the video card and upgrade later. If is budget is a tight $1200 than Nouvake build is the most balanced. If he can afford another $100 on top of that than get an Samsung Evo 120gb for your OS and such.

Question would it be viable to have both SSD and HD or just one or the other?

It really depends on your storage needs. Most people have both. A SSD for your OS, Apps, and maybe a few choice games. A HDD for media content and other games (Titanfall is 50GB unpacked so I did not put that on my SSD). If you have deep pockets you can get a 1TB SSD but they are about $500. It depends or your needs, likes, and budget. Getting a small capacity SSD coupled with a high capacity HHD will give the best performance to price ratio

I can't agree more. I actually paid $425.00 for only 512GB of space, but I bought a Samsung 840 Pro. The only way to beat the 840 Pro is go with a PCI-e SSD, and then you're talking about STUPID money. I found a 10.24TB PCI-e SSD a couple of weeks ago for $124,000.00. And no, that isn't a typo. It was LITERALLY over a hundred thousand dollars! LOL

But for a newbie gaming PC, that $400 could be MUCH better spent elsewhere. The difference between an 840 Pro and a Kingston V300 is minimal. I bought a V300 for my dad, who has the same CPU just locked, and his bootup time is only about 2 seconds slower than my 840 Pro.

No matter what, this build with a 760 + SSD will ALWAYS be slower than with a 770 and regular HDD.

Please check out the new build if you haven't already, I think it will satisfy most of you. If not please tell me what else I can do to get the best bang for my buck.

Much more balanced. The only thing I would recommend is that you dish out another $15 or so and get the 4670k. The k denotes that the CPU is unlocked and therefore can be overclocked. That way you can take full advantage of overclocking potential if you ever you decide to do so, otherwise get a H87 board.

I might just do that the only reason I am very hesitant to OC is this is my first build and I wanted to stay away from OC because I am inexperienced and it could be harmful. Most tech savvy friends I have, have warned me to stay away from OC, Saying it would diminish my hardware's life, is this true?

Only if you go overboard and oc it to an unstable state. (i.e, 5 Giga hertz) so yes, OC can reduce component life, but only if it is unstable and having high temps. and bad voltages.

Is there any place where I could go learn to OC safely? Because if what your saying is true, I don't see the real harm.

uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I'm not an OC expert. but try this.

 

[Brados22]

Spoiler

Spoiler

You should atleast get a 660 GPU... And Win 8.1 unless you absolutely hate it.

I do hate windows 8 I would like to stick with Win 7

Whatever you finally decide on, I strongly advise on making sure that the build has a good SSD instead of conventional hard drive. The only people who would suggest otherwise are the ones who have never used a good SSD. LOL The only thing that a conventional HDD is good for anymore is mass storage of rarely used items, such as photos, movies, videos, etc. A strong SSD gives you an insane jump in speed/performance in every aspect of your PC, including but not limited to gaming.

I would disagree, I think a SSD is a luxury item. For someones first gaming build it makes more sense to sink that money into the video card and upgrade later. If is budget is a tight $1200 than Nouvake build is the most balanced. If he can afford another $100 on top of that than get an Samsung Evo 120gb for your OS and such.

Question would it be viable to have both SSD and HD or just one or the other?

It really depends on your storage needs. Most people have both. A SSD for your OS, Apps, and maybe a few choice games. A HDD for media content and other games (Titanfall is 50GB unpacked so I did not put that on my SSD). If you have deep pockets you can get a 1TB SSD but they are about $500. It depends or your needs, likes, and budget. Getting a small capacity SSD coupled with a high capacity HHD will give the best performance to price ratio

I can't agree more. I actually paid $425.00 for only 512GB of space, but I bought a Samsung 840 Pro. The only way to beat the 840 Pro is go with a PCI-e SSD, and then you're talking about STUPID money. I found a 10.24TB PCI-e SSD a couple of weeks ago for $124,000.00. And no, that isn't a typo. It was LITERALLY over a hundred thousand dollars! LOL

But for a newbie gaming PC, that $400 could be MUCH better spent elsewhere. The difference between an 840 Pro and a Kingston V300 is minimal. I bought a V300 for my dad, who has the same CPU just locked, and his bootup time is only about 2 seconds slower than my 840 Pro.

No matter what, this build with a 760 + SSD will ALWAYS be slower than with a 770 and regular HDD.

Please check out the new build if you haven't already, I think it will satisfy most of you. If not please tell me what else I can do to get the best bang for my buck.

Much more balanced. The only thing I would recommend is that you dish out another $15 or so and get the 4670k. The k denotes that the CPU is unlocked and therefore can be overclocked. That way you can take full advantage of overclocking potential if you ever you decide to do so, otherwise get a H87 board.

I might just do that the only reason I am very hesitant to OC is this is my first build and I wanted to stay away from OC because I am inexperienced and it could be harmful. Most tech savvy friends I have, have warned me to stay away from OC, Saying it would diminish my hardware's life, is this true?

Only if you go overboard and oc it to an unstable state. (i.e, 5 Giga hertz) so yes, OC can reduce component life, but only if it is unstable and having high temps. and bad voltages.

Is there any place where I could go learn to OC safely? Because if what your saying is true, I don't see the real harm.

uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I'm not an OC expert. but try this.

Kinda feel a little stupid from that, Thanks tho

 

[minerva330]

Darn it, you beat me to it. In all honesty OCing isn't that hard. If you can follow directions, have a little common-sense, and patience you can OC

 

[Brados22]

Spoiler

Darn it, you beat me to it. In all honesty OCing isn't that hard. If you can follow directions, have a little common-sense, and patience you can OC

I probably won't OC the day I get it and put it all together I might wait a little while, maybe till my warranty's void??? Anyways I want to say a big THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! To everyone that has contributed to this build. I have edited my new build to be what looks like my final and hope to be going to getting parts tomorrow or the next day. If there is still an outstanding issue that I have ignorantly ignored please PLEASE let me know, I hope this will satisfy all of you as it has me. *Future outlook* I am going to be OCing in the future plus adding an additional 200mm side fan, and a 250-500GB SSD when I am able to afford it.
Thank y'all so much.

 

[dustinhunt78]

Spoiler

Darn it, you beat me to it. In all honesty OCing isn't that hard. If you can follow directions, have a little common-sense, and patience you can OC

I probably won't OC the day I get it and put it all together I might wait a little while, maybe till my warranty's void??? Anyways I want to say a big THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! To everyone that has contributed to this build. I have edited my new build to be what looks like my final and hope to be going to getting parts tomorrow or the next day. If there is still an outstanding issue that I have ignorantly ignored please PLEASE let me know, I hope this will satisfy all of you as it has me. *Future outlook* I am going to be OCing in the future plus adding an additional 200mm side fan, and a 250-500GB SSD when I am able to afford it.
Thank y'all so much.

No prob! Make sure to choose a solution so that people quit posting here. LOL Good luck man! Let me know how it goes!

 

[Brados22]

Spoiler

Spoiler

Darn it, you beat me to it. In all honesty OCing isn't that hard. If you can follow directions, have a little common-sense, and patience you can OC

I probably won't OC the day I get it and put it all together I might wait a little while, maybe till my warranty's void??? Anyways I want to say a big THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! To everyone that has contributed to this build. I have edited my new build to be what looks like my final and hope to be going to getting parts tomorrow or the next day. If there is still an outstanding issue that I have ignorantly ignored please PLEASE let me know, I hope this will satisfy all of you as it has me. *Future outlook* I am going to be OCing in the future plus adding an additional 200mm side fan, and a 250-500GB SSD when I am able to afford it.
Thank y'all so much.

No prob! Make sure to choose a solution so that people quit posting here. LOL Good luck man! Let me know how it goes!

Will do, thank you for helping me with the build, it was your motherboard that sold it for me into changing into my new build because I could use my favorite case (HAF 922) to its full potential with the boards 4 system fan headers, Thank you.

 

[HiTechObsessed]

Don't pay $1200 to get a crappy GTX 660, that's a crappy build. That build is way overpaying for a bunch of stuff that won't actually increase your performance. The 660 will get you about High settings at 1080p, where the 770 will give you Ultra/MAX at 1080p.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-120HA5 86.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1173.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 16:54 EDT-0400)

 

[dustinhunt78]

Don't pay $1200 to get a crappy GTX 660, that's a crappy build. That build is way overpaying for a bunch of stuff that won't actually increase your performance. The 660 will get you about High settings at 1080p, where the 770 will give you Ultra/MAX at 1080p.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-120HA5 86.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1173.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 16:54 EDT-0400)

Everyone has an opinion, I suppose. LOL

 

[minerva330]

Don't pay $1200 to get a crappy GTX 660, that's a crappy build. That build is way overpaying for a bunch of stuff that won't actually increase your performance. The 660 will get you about High settings at 1080p, where the 770 will give you Ultra/MAX at 1080p.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-120HA5 86.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1173.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 16:54 EDT-0400)

His build does include a GTX 770. Look at his original post. He took bits and pieces of everyone's suggestions and advice rather than cut and paste someones build directly (which is the way you should do it).

 

[Brados22]

Spoiler

Don't pay $1200 to get a crappy GTX 660, that's a crappy build. That build is way overpaying for a bunch of stuff that won't actually increase your performance. The 660 will get you about High settings at 1080p, where the 770 will give you Ultra/MAX at 1080p.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-120HA5 86.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1173.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 16:54 EDT-0400)

His build does include a GTX 770. Look at his original post. He took bits and pieces of everyone's suggestions and advice rather than cut and paste someones build directly (which is the way you should do it).

Minerva330, I have to admit you've been my favorite here, and one of the most helpful posters, Thank you.

 

[dustinhunt78]

Don't pay $1200 to get a crappy GTX 660, that's a crappy build. That build is way overpaying for a bunch of stuff that won't actually increase your performance. The 660 will get you about High settings at 1080p, where the 770 will give you Ultra/MAX at 1080p.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-120HA5 86.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1173.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 16:54 EDT-0400)

His build does include a GTX 770. Look at his original post. He took bits and pieces of everyone's suggestions and advice rather than cut and paste someones build directly (which is the way you should do it).

Dang it minerva! I wasn't going to tell him! I was gonna let him stew! LOL 😀

 

[minerva330]

Spoiler

Don't pay $1200 to get a crappy GTX 660, that's a crappy build. That build is way overpaying for a bunch of stuff that won't actually increase your performance. The 660 will get you about High settings at 1080p, where the 770 will give you Ultra/MAX at 1080p.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-120HA5 86.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1173.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 16:54 EDT-0400)

His build does include a GTX 770. Look at his original post. He took bits and pieces of everyone's suggestions and advice rather than cut and paste someones build directly (which is the way you should do it).

Minerva330, I have to admit you've been my favorite here, and one of the most helpful posters, Thank you.

😍

 

[Brados22]

Spoiler

Don't pay $1200 to get a crappy GTX 660, that's a crappy build. That build is way overpaying for a bunch of stuff that won't actually increase your performance. The 660 will get you about High settings at 1080p, where the 770 will give you Ultra/MAX at 1080p.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-120HA5 86.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1173.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 16:54 EDT-0400)

His build does include a GTX 770. Look at his original post. He took bits and pieces of everyone's suggestions and advice rather than cut and paste someones build directly (which is the way you should do it).

Dang it minerva! I wasn't going to tell him! I was gonna let him stew! LOL 😀

And you are very light hearted and fun to post with XD I hope we meet again on a different thread Dustin

 

[dustinhunt78]

Spoiler

Don't pay $1200 to get a crappy GTX 660, that's a crappy build. That build is way overpaying for a bunch of stuff that won't actually increase your performance. The 660 will get you about High settings at 1080p, where the 770 will give you Ultra/MAX at 1080p.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-120HA5 86.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1173.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 16:54 EDT-0400)

His build does include a GTX 770. Look at his original post. He took bits and pieces of everyone's suggestions and advice rather than cut and paste someones build directly (which is the way you should do it).

Dang it minerva! I wasn't going to tell him! I was gonna let him stew! LOL 😀

And you are very light hearted and fun to post with XD I hope we meet again on a different thread Dustin

Thanks man! I am always smiling. Life is too short not to enjoy every minute of it! 😀

 

[Brados22]

Spoiler

Don't pay $1200 to get a crappy GTX 660, that's a crappy build. That build is way overpaying for a bunch of stuff that won't actually increase your performance. The 660 will get you about High settings at 1080p, where the 770 will give you Ultra/MAX at 1080p.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-120HA5 86.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($327.36 @ B&H)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1173.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 16:54 EDT-0400)

His build does include a GTX 770. Look at his original post. He took bits and pieces of everyone's suggestions and advice rather than cut and paste someones build directly (which is the way you should do it).

Dang it minerva! I wasn't going to tell him! I was gonna let him stew! LOL 😀

And you are very light hearted and fun to post with XD I hope we meet again on a different thread Dustin

Thanks man! I am always smiling. Life is too short not to enjoy every minute of it! 😀

I hear that brother!

 

[HiTechObsessed]

Well I apologize for missing that, but the Supernova 650 is not well made, only their 750w+ are recommended. A better power supply would definitely be recommended, especially if you are planning to SLI in the future. A 750w-850w would be good.

 

[Brados22]

Well I apologize for missing that, but the Supernova 650 is not well made, only their 750w+ are recommended. A better power supply would definitely be recommended, especially if you are planning to SLI in the future. A 750w-850w would be good.

I dont think I am planning to SLI in the future but the Supernova 750 is on sale for 60 so i might just do that

 

[HiTechObsessed]

If you're not going to SLI in the future, you're way overpaying for the motherboard then. And for $60 you can get the Antec HCG 620w, which is a much better quality power supply.

 

[Turb0Yoda]

780 TI.
END OF POSTING SOME CLOSE THIS THREAD

 

[Brados22]

If you have any concerns or questions PM me, thread is now closed thanks again everyone that posted!