Looking for a 750$ Gaming PC Build.

[Krypt0n_]

I am looking for a 750$ gaming pc build. I will play racing games and first person shooters ( ex: arma series, battlefield, dirt 3) I already have a monitor. Also, I would like to have it run new 2015 games on medium/high settings. Thanks, Krypt0n_.

 

[turbopiki]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($328.99 @ Directron)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $767.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-15 16:42 EST-0500

 

[TheMast3r]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($33.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $768.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-15 16:32 EST-0500

 

[badboyrog2]

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($334.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $775.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-15 16:35 EST-0500

 

[Krypt0n_]

Which build would be the best for my needs? They all seem similar with i5's.

 

[HORNET33]

Well if you want to overclock, the 2nd option is the only one that has an unlocked processor.

If you don't want to overclock then I like the first option.

The 970 is the best card on the market in terms of price/performance and draws significantly less power than the AMD cards which will save you money over time on electricity.

If you want an AMD graphics card, a 280x can be had for way less than $230 if you are patient and wait for sales. A few weeks ago there were 280's for $155 and 290's for $220 after rebates.

When I did my power consumption calculations using my average electric bills in St. Louis, assuming a bronze psu and 4 hours of use per day everday, running a 290 instead of a 970 could cost up to $3 more per month. So it may be worth considering the fact that if you buy a 290 (or even a 280x) instead of a 970 to save money now, over the course of a few years you may lose your savings due to higher electricity bills.

I hope that helps.