help building first computer

[David Gulde]

I am in the process of building my first computer and i have a parts list picked out but i feel like it costs way to much for a first build and i was wondering where i could cut some of the price off

List of components:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87 MPOWER Max ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($230.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($745.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($152.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (32/64-bit) ($182.64 @ B&H)
Monitor: AOC q2963Pm 60Hz 29.0" Monitor ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2331.42

 

[jason katsou]

OP!!!find it elsewhere

 

[animal]

You do not need that expensive of a motherboard to make a decent gaming rig........there are many great motherboards in the $100-$150 range that will suit your needs. Same with the case, you don't necessarily need a high-end case, could probably find one a little cheaper (although personally I love most of CM's cases). Your PSU is way overkill, your buld would not require that much power. You could also save some money on the monitor.

 

[BenEzz]

For a first time gaming computer i would not reccommend going straight for one of the top gpu out ther, i think, instead of the gtx 780, go for the 770 (which is also one of the top cards out there) but if you really want the performance of the 780 which isnt far from the 770 then you could always overclock the 770. If you dont want to do that then i would say go with amd radeon. Maybe get the R9 290 and overclock it a little bit. And maybe go with a 850 power supply or 900. As for the motherboard i would suggest the MSI Z87-GD65. Hope i helped.

 

[ghost878]

Get a 1TB hdd, GTX 770, 850w psu, But if you want a big price drop then consider a AMD build, also get an SSD and 2x4GB ram insted of 1x8GB.

 

[MC_K7]

Maybe you could find another mobo for a little less? Maybe around 150$ instead.

But if you look at reducing the cost, it's mostly the GPU that is killing you. Do you really need a 800$ video card??? Maybe you could change for a GTX-770 for half the price and you probably won't even notice the difference while gaming.

The PSU is overkill unless you were planning on going SLI in a couple of years.

Nice monitor, but I'd be afraid it's a little too big if you sit close to it. Maybe you could trade for a smaller (and cheaper) one.

 

[David Gulde]

what would you suggest if i was to build an AMD rig?
and what monitor do you guys suggest? (i would prefer to use display port but i wouldnt mind using dual link dvi or HDMI)

 

[animal]

Several things we need to know:

What is your budget?

What do you plan on using the computer for?

 

[MC_K7]

Here's a good way to start:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

 

[David Gulde]

my budget is around $1500-$1700(USD)
my primary use will be gaming playing games like battle field 4, borderlands 2, call of duty, etc...