Gaming PC Build

[skylar0122]

Looking at building a PC, this will be my first one and any tips will help.. would like to keep it under $3000 USD for a complete setup.. will be playing games like ARMA 3, GTA, Day Z, and whatever else that interest me.. so far after reviews and videos and talking with many people this is what i have...

CPU -Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler -Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler

Motherboard -Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory -G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory

Storage -Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card -MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (X2 Will SLI these)

Case -NZXT Phantom (White/Red) ATX Full Tower Case

Power Supply -EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

Optical Drive- Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer

Operating System -Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)

Monitor Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor

Asus PB278Q 60Hz 27.0" Monitor

Keyboard -Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard

Mouse -Corsair M65 RGB Wired Laser Mouse

 

[lcp1109]

I would change to a motherboard with usb 3.1: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97ausb31

 

[TheLonelyShrub]

This is your build so far (please correct me if im wrong)

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($136.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($108.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White/Red) ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($125.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($17.69 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($138.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($429.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($119.99 @ Best Buy)
Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Wired Laser Mouse ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2168.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-23 19:52 EDT-0400


so in total thats $2168.73 and if your budget is <$3000usd, you could get a closed liquid lope to cool your CPU and if i were you i would get a GTX 980 instead of a 970 (and if you want to push right up to $3000 you could get SLI 980s) and also like lcp1109 said i would change your motherboard (the msi Z97 gaming 5 or 7 are good) but other than that you seem to have a solid build.

 

[skylar0122]

yes that is my build so far but you missed one thing , my build has SLI 970's... not just one. SLI 980's would be nice but i havent decided if i want to push it that far. what other MOBO would you recommend with SLI 970 or maybe SLI 980.. other then the Z97 boards you stated in your post

 

[lcp1109]

motherboard performance will not be very different in terms of performance, check which one have the features you will need more.

This might help you: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-intel-amd-motherboard,3902.html

Dont forgeth to check user reviews at newegg or other similar stores for the one you select

 

[armantaxi]

Hello...I Advice Gigabyte motherboard and video card (personal experience).
Gigabyte gives you the best overall performance and longer life with Japanese caps.