Looking for gaming build Under $800

[Finnthor]

Looking for a gaming build that will play most games on mid to high settings mainly skyrim and Civ V

I have monitor and OS and 1TB WD I will salvage form my current PC

I have 1GB GTX 620 on my old pc if you think this is worth keeping for this build I can reuse it.

would like a 240/250 SSD and define R5 case

I live in the U.S

 

[logainofhades]

Using such an expensive case, for a budget build, I do not feel is a very good idea. Get the most performance you can, now, and get the fancier case later.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.59 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.95 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($328.99 @ Directron)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $796.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-23 14:42 EST-0500

 

[Finnthor]

Ok, thanks for the suggestion I might just reuse my cool master mid tower then. also what would you suggest for a PSU?

 

[logainofhades]

Yea, I forgot that one. What is your current PSU?

 

[Finnthor]

It's 400 watts can't remember what brand it is but probably could use a new one

 

[logainofhades]

For your setup, this is an excellent PSU, for the money. Being modular will help with the airflow, of your case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.01 @ Amazon)
Total: $68.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-25 10:14 EST-0500

 

[mas7873]

For a 970 get a 550W XFX psu it's about $20 cheaper

 

[logainofhades]

For a 970 get a 550W XFX psu it's about $20 cheaper

The poor airflow of their case, a modular is a better idea. The less cables, the better.

 

[Finnthor]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yB4DXL

is this of similar performance to your build? Would like advice on the MB.

 

[logainofhades]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yB4DXL

is this of similar performance to your build? Would like advice on the MB.

Not even close. That FX 6350, even overclocked to 4.5ghz, cannot even surpass my older i5 3570k, at its stock 3.4ghz.

 

[Finnthor]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A (NFC Express Edition) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($328.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.01 @ Amazon)
Total: $828.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 08:15 EST-0500

ok this system looks awesome thanks for the help might wait another month to scrap together and 100 bucks and then get this.

 

[logainofhades]

That motherboard might need a bios update, in order to work with that CPU. Also, unless you are interested in SLI, a Z87/Z97 board is pointless for a locked CPU. Not all of them support SLI either. You would need a bit bigger of a PSU, to handle SLI. You must also have mail in rebates turned on. Your upfront cost is almost $865.

If you want think you will want a second 970, for SLI.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.95 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($328.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $872.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 09:40 EST-0500

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.95 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($328.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.01 @ Amazon)
Total: $834.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 09:42 EST-0500