gaming pc build

[Bamaman1981]

Looking to build a 1100 gaming pc for streaming on twitch need it to be powerful. I want to use this case (Nzxt Guardian 921 RB mid tower) also I do not want to overclock and I need a powerful cpu and gpu

 

[mas7873]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($286.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($323.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1116.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 18:32 EST-0500

 

[Bamaman1981]

Do I need a cpu cooler

 

[LucoTF]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($286.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($323.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1116.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 18:32 EST-0500

Absolutely nailed it. Nice build.

 

[LucoTF]

Do I need a cpu cooler

Yes, but the i7 comes with one.

 

[Bossyfins]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($286.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($323.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1116.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 18:32 EST-0500

isnt the 1tb blue cheaper?

 

[mas7873]

At the time I put together the list the seagate was cheaper, but prices are always changing due to sales. So it may be that the WD blue is currently cheaper. And as for the CPU cooler you do not need one as you won't be overclocking so the stock cooler is fine.

 

[Bamaman1981]

Will this build work with this cpu
Intel Core i7-4790K Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz)

 

[mas7873]

You'll want to swap the H97 motherboard for a Z97 motherboard if you're going with an unlocked CPU.

 

[LucoTF]

You'll want to swap the H97 motherboard for a Z97 motherboard if you're going with an unlocked CPU.

This, and all the sub ~$120 Z97s are junk

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($326.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.69 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $536.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-24 03:30 EST-0500

This adds $160 to the build

 

[r3v3ng3]

8gb may be cutting it a little thin if you want to be streaming gameplay

 

[mas7873]

Actually he can get a decent z97 for $100-110

 

[LucoTF]

Actually he can get a decent z97 for $100-110

None of which support SLI...

...but that doesn't matter to everyone I guess

 

[mas7873]

Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI is on sale for $100, but without promos it's about $120

 

[LucoTF]

Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI is on sale for $100, but without promos it's about $120

Ah, I have mail in rebates turned off by default on partpicker