Looking to Build Gaming PC around $700 built around HD 7970

[seymoorebutts]

Trying to play BF4 above 60FPS on High Settings, HD 7970 seems to do the trick from benchmark scores, 7970 I can get for around $250. Not sure as what to get for the rest of the parts

 

[ACTechy]

Fair enough, and what about cooling? Will the extra cooler you listed cover the overclocked cpu?

Absolutely, and about as good as most single-radiator liquid coolers.

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-EVO-CPU-Cooler-Review/1407/6

 

[seymoorebutts]

When I buy a case, what do I need to look out for to make sure everything is compatible?

 

[ACTechy]

When I buy a case, what do I need to look out for to make sure everything is compatible?

Not much, actually. Depending on your motherboard's form factor, just make sure the case will hold it (i.e. you can't put a standard ATX mobo in a micro-atx case). Depending on the cooling solution, make sure the case is deep enough to hold it (i.e. the CM Hyper 212 EVO is around 160mm tall, so you'd need that clearance in the case specs). Other than that, you want USB3.0, enough space for PCI cards you want to install and case cooling options that suit you (fan mount options).

 

[seymoorebutts]

I'm guessing the Corsair 300R case you listed would do the job then?

 

[ACTechy]

I'm guessing the Corsair 300R case you listed would do the job then?

Yeah it's a good option, for sure. The price went back up a bit since I posted that, so you'll pay a bit more now.

It has excellent air flow, plenty of expandability, etc. But if you're needing to save a few bucks, since it's not on sale anymore at that price, I might recommend something else, all depends on when you buy.

 

[seymoorebutts]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2u7Ta
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2u7Ta/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2u7Ta/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.96 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($95.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($460.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2450 24.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1326.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-01 23:54 EST-0500)

Its been awhile since I've posted on this forum, but I've been referencing it many times since I've last been on. Recently, my budget has gone up, and I'm thinking with the extra money to spend, I might go for a Radeon R9 290. Most of the parts I've found are based on your builds, how do you think this would work out? PC partpicker estimates under 500 watts but AMD recommends at least 750 for the 290, I just wanna get your input on this